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Quips and quotes from Duterte's 2019 SONA

Art cards by Pamela Denice Ramos and Jayvery Lorenzana, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 09:35 PM

In his 4th State of the Nation Address, President Rodrigo Duterte delivered an optimistic outlook for his remaining 3 years in office, while defending his stance on some of the country's most controversial issues. Read more »

WATCH: Duterte sings along with orchestra after SONA

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Updated as of Jul 22 08:45 PM

After blasting the corrupt, venting about red tape, and calling on Congress to pass his legislative priorities, President Rodrigo Duterte just had to break into song.  Read more »

Duterte slams smokers: 'They should be exterminated'

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 07:19 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte slammed cigarette smokers, as he called on Congress to further raise the tax on tobacco and alcohol because of its negative effects on health. Read more »

Duterte says he believes in 'universal minder,' quotes Bible

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Posted at Jul 22 07:02 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he believes in a "universal mind" as he quoted a Bible verse to explain his stand on the issue on the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

'Kumpleto na tayo': In jest, Duterte prays for 'Big One' to happen now

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Posted at Jul 22 06:56 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he will pray that the so-called "Big One" will hit while he is delivering his speech so as to give the country a "new day." Read more »

'Dilawan ako': Imee Marcos taps Catriona Gray's designer for SONA outfit

Karl Cedrick Basco, A BS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 05:34 PM

The daughter of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, arrived at Batasang Pambansa on Monday donning a Mak Tumang creation which was named “La Filigrina.”  Read more »

Mikey Arroyo says mom GMA approved vote for critic Cayetano

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 05:29 PM

MANILA - Pampanga Rep. Mikey Arroyo on Monday said he sought former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s approval before backing the speakership bid of Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano, a critic of his mother’s presidency. Read more »

3 in 5 Pinoys say gov't must allow international drug war probe: SWS

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 03:09 PM

Three in 5 Filipinos believe that the government should not block international groups looking into deaths under the local anti-narcotics drive, according to an opinion poll released Monday.  Read more »

LOOK: Senators keep it simple, local ahead of SONA

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 02:44 PM

Senators of the 18th Congress wore mostly piña barong and white dresses for the opening of the Senate Session on Monday morning.   Read more »

LOOK: One of Duterte's Barongs for 4th SONA

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Posted at Jul 22 09:47 AM

Cagayan de Oro designer Mimi Pimentel exclusively shared early Monday a photo of one of the Barongs she made for President Rodrigo Duterte for his fourth State of the Nation Address. Read more »

Fight stats show Thurman, despite loss, landed more punches than Pacquiao

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Updated as of Jul 21 04:05 PM

Keith Thurman landed more punches than Manny Pacquiao, 210-195, and was more efficient at hitting him in their world-title fight in Las Vegas on Sunday (Manila time), fight stats provided by CompuBox showed. Read more »

ANALYSIS: Round-1 knockdown helped Pacquiao dodge potential shock result

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 21 07:30 PM

Local analysts were surprised Pacquiao won via split decision against Thurman despite his dominance during their world welterweight title clash on Sunday, (Manila time). Read more »

WATCH: Pacquiao doesn't waste time, floors Keith Thurman in Round 1

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Posted at Jul 21 01:46 PM

Manny Pacquiao wasted no time demonstrating to Keith Thurman that he isn't retireable just yet. Read more »

One giant leap: 50 years ago, humanity's first steps on the Moon

Sébastien Vuagnat with Issam Ahmed, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 21 01:17 PM

In the US, its 50th anniversary has revived public enthusiasm for crewed space flight, as NASA charts out new missions to the Moon and on to Mars. Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Manny Pacquiao versus Keith Thurman

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Updated as of Jul 21 01:59 PM

Can Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 knockouts) continue to hold off Father Time and pull off a win? Or will Thurman deal the Pacman a beating?  Read more »

LOOK: Rising political stars Isko Moreno and Vico Sotto meet at fun run

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Posted at Jul 21 01:12 AM

MANILA - Rising political stars Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto met for the first time during a fun run at the Meralco Compound in Pasig City on Saturday.  Read more »

‘I’m thinking about that’: Pacquiao target bumili ng NBA team?

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Posted at Jul 20 08:46 PM

Hindi naman kaila ang pagkahilig ng Pinoy boxing legend na si Manny Pacquiao sa isang pang tanyag na sports: ang basketball. Read more »

4 pct of House bills in 17th Congress enacted into law

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 20 06:25 PM

About 4 percent of the 9,000 bills filed in the House of Representatives' 17th Congress were enacted into law, data from the chamber showed. Read more »

Bakit sadyang magaling sa boxing si Pacquiao at ang lahing Pilipino?

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Updated as of Jul 20 08:11 PM

Home of the best boxers in Asia umano ang Pilipinas. May sikreto nga ba sa galing ng mga Pinoy sa larangan ng boksing? Read more »

Duterte SONA: Financial markets seek action plan for next 3 years

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 20 06:38 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte should use his State of the Nation Address (SONA) set Monday to present concrete plans which ensure swift implementation of newly enacted laws as well as clear policy directions in terms of taxation, labor and foreign ownership to attract more investors, analysts and business group leaders said. Read more »