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April 20, 2026 16 visible stories Society & Rights

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Society & Rights 1m ago

OWWA targets P12 billion in extra funds to repatriate, assist OFWs

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration says it is preparing for the 'worst-case scenario,' as tens of thousands more Filipinos could seek repatriation from the Middle East

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Barack Obama And Zohran Mamdani Sing Wheels On The Bus With Children, Video Viral

The two leaders met Saturday afternoon at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center on Union Avenue in the South Bronx.

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Inside 'Rape Academies': Network Where Men Are Taught To Drug, Assault Women

sleeping women,

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India · ndtv.com

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OWWA targets P12 billion in extra funds to repatriate, assist OFWs

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration says it is preparing for the 'worst-case scenario,' as tens of thousands more Filipinos could seek repatriation from the Middle East

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Philippines Overseas Filipinos Philippine News

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Barack Obama And Zohran Mamdani Sing Wheels On The Bus With Children, Video Viral

The two leaders met Saturday afternoon at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center on Union Avenue in the South Bronx.

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India

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Inside 'Rape Academies': Network Where Men Are Taught To Drug, Assault Women

sleeping women,

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India

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Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians

It must cancel the EU-Israel Association Agreement immediately over Israeli violations of the human rights clause.

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Alex Eala looking to change clay fortunes in Madrid Open

Alex Eala owns a low career-win percentage on clay, but she hopes for a reversal of fortune in the Madrid Open, where she will face a qualifier in the opening round

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Philippines Athletes People

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Rappler • 1m ago

[Rappler’s Best] Jumping jacks

'To show proof of life (and health), Marcos jogged and did jumping jacks in Malacañang last week.... In another public event, Marcos lifted a sack of rice to show that… he can.'

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Philippines Exclusive Content Newsletters

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