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ALL EYES ON RIRI AND A$AP ROCKY 💎 Couple Rihanna and A$AP Rocky shine bright like diamonds as they make a stunning arrival at the 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Tuesday. #2026MetGala 📸 Reuters/Daniel Cole

May press briefing ngayong Martes, May 5, si Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro kasama si Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto Perez. LIVESTREAM: youtube.com/live/sIIPyEO9U…

'A DEEP AWARENESS OF HUMAN LIMITATIONS AND INADEQUACIES' A priest recently tapped to be the new bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran has announced his decision not to accept the post. philstar.com/nation/2026/05…

Pop star Britney Spears settled her case of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol by pleading guilty to a lesser charge of reckless driving that reduces the probationary time she otherwise would have faced. interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlig…

‘KAPAG KAMI AY NAG-OPPOSE, 'WAG KAMING SABIHAN NA KAMI AY BIAS’ Senator Robin Padilla defended the Senate minority’s stance on the looming impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that their role is to oppose majority actions as part of parliamentary practice. “Di ba ang papel naman ng minority [is] to oppose,” he said. He claimed that the opposition bloc is duty-bound to resist, not just on impeachment but on all matters, and stressed that this should not be mistaken for bias. In democratic parliamentary traditions, the minority is not duty-bound to oppose. Its role is to scrutinize the majority, propose alternatives and hold officials accountable. The remark comes amid debate over whether minority resistance could slow or complicate the expected convening of an impeachment court, which Senate leaders say is a constitutional duty once the articles are transmitted. Read: philstar.com/headlines/2026…

“Under new management, nag-implement na po ang station ng all-music format. Ibig sabihin, wala na pong mga live DJs sa ere. Siyempre, malungkot ako na nangyari ito," DJ Chris said. interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlig…

Ruffa Gutierrez beams with pride as she watched her daughter Lorin attend her graduation in California. philstar.com/lifestyle/heal…

'A DEEP AWARENESS OF HUMAN LIMITATIONS AND INADEQUACIES' A priest recently tapped to be the new bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran has announced his decision not to accept the post. Read: philstar.com/nation/2026/05…

After Regine Velasquez and James Reid, Vice Ganda joins the Filipino-American singer at her comeback concert this month. philstar.com/entertainment/…

WHEN HALF-TRUTHS GO GLOBAL, TRUTH LOSES GROUND A coordinated wave of posts, influencers and recycled public data helped fuel a global campaign against USAID, turning transparency disclosures into allegations of corruption and interference. The narrative did not stop at the US. It spread across platforms and into Asia, reshaping how foreign aid, media funding and civil society are viewed. What was real, what was missing and how did it scale so fast? Read the full investigation: philstar.com/headlines/2026…

HINDI MAGPAPASINDAK 🇵🇭 The Atin Ito Coalition officially declared its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea a success, saying China failed to stop, scare and intimidate the mission using its warships, coast guard boats, a helicopter and maritime militia vessels Read: philstar.com/headlines/2026…

PFF U16 semis: Nathan Caligdong nails four goals as IGRFA annihilates OCZFA READ: philstar.com/sports/2026/05… | @PhilstarNews

Brunson takes over as Knicks smother Sixers READ: philstar.com/sports/2026/05… | @PhilstarNews #NBA

FASTEST INFLATION IN 3 YEARS Philippine inflation surged to 7.2% in April, its fastest pace since March 2023, as higher food, transport and household costs pushed price growth well above expectations. Read: philstar.com/headlines/2026…

Met Gala 2026 was a family affair for the Knowles-Carters. #2026MetGala philstar.com/lifestyle/fash…

Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson will represent the country in the Vietnam finals. philstar.com/lifestyle/fash…

YEP, THAT’S BAD BUNNY 🧓🏻 Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Tuesday, dressed in an old-man-inspired look. #2026MetGala 📸 Reuters/Daniel Cole

QUEEN BEY RETURNS! 👑 Beyoncé made her iconic comeback at the 2026 Met Gala on Tuesday, marking her first appearance in a decade at the annual fundraising event. She attended alongside her husband, Jay-Z, and daughter, Blue Ivy. #MetGala2026 📸 Reuters/Daniel Cole

LENI CUTS SARA LEAD TO SINGLE DIGITS Sara Duterte still leads in a hypothetical 2028 presidential matchup, but the gap over Leni Robredo has tightened to single digits, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey. Robredo continues to gain ground in key regions, while Raffy Tulfo is also emerging as a major factor in early preference scenarios. Read: philstar.com/headlines/2026…

TOP STORY. Philippine inflation surged to 7.2% in April, its fastest pace since March 2023, as higher food, transport and household costs pushed price growth well above expectations. philstar.com/headlines/2026…