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• Sara Duterte is new NTF-ELCAC co-vice chair

Vice President and education secretary Sara Duterte is designated co-vice chairman of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), a government agency infamous for its red tagging.

• Philippines hits 6.4% GDP growth in Q1 2023 despite inflation pressures

The Philippines’ gross domestic product falls within the government’s target range at 6.4% in the first quarter of 2023, beating analysts’ estimates.

• Imelda Marcos underwent ‘successful’ angioplasty, now recovering – Imee

Imelda Marcos, wife of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos and mother of President Bongbong Marcos, underwent a ‘successful’ angioplasty last May 7.

• Tensions rise during Senate inquiry into Degamo assassination

Tensions peak on the fourth day of the Senate hearing into the assassination of governor Roel Degamo and other killings.

• MAMAMOO+, Kep1er, Lapillus to hold joint concert in PH

Filipino K-pop fans are in for a treat as K-pop girl groups MAMAMOO+, Kep1er, and Lapillus are coming together for a concert in Manila. 

• Kobe then, Jordan now: Cray claims 6th straight 400m hurdles gold

Athletics veteran Eric Cray leaves the competition in the dust and captures an unprecedented sixth straight title in the men’s 400m hurdles at the 2023 SEA Games.

• Golden boys: PH gymnasts Yulo, Besana, Cruz come full circle after humble beginnings

Carlos Yulo, Juancho Miguel Besana, and Ivan Cruz come a long way, anchoring the Philippines’ impressive haul in gymnastics in the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia. — Rappler.com