Manila Bulletin - April 17, 2025

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72 EU observers in PH to monitor May polls

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Holy Week rush: NCRPO, Coast Guard mobilized; NAIA passenger traffic rising

Authorities are implementing various measures to ensure safe, secure, orderly, and solemn Holy Week for everyone.

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Purchase cap for P29-rice hiked to 30 kilos in Kadiwa stores

The government has increased the maximum volume of rice a household can buy from Kadiwa stores to 30 kilos, an Agriculture official said.

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72 EU observers in PH to monitor May polls

The European Union (EU) for the first time has deployed 72 long-term election observers under its Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Philippines to monitor and assess the process of the May 2025 midterm elections, EU-EOM Deputy Chief Observer Manuel Sanchez de Nogues said on Wednesday, April 16.

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Comelec panel seeks disqualification of Pasig poll bet

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) anti-discriminatory panel filed a motu proprio petition for disqualification against Pasig City congressional candidate Christian \"Ian\" Sia on Wednesday, April 16.

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Bullying not just a school issue but a national concern - DepEd

Emphasizing that bullying is no longer just a school issue but a widespread societal concern, the Department of Education (DepEd) has declared it a national priority.

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Muntinlupa LGU to receive patient transport vehicle donation from PCSO

The Muntinlupa City government will receive a donation of a patient transport vehicle (PTV) from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

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PCGH condemns discrimination, racism of mayoral candidate vs foreign students

The Pasay City General Hospital (PCGH) denounced Councilor Editha “Wowee” Manguerra, a mayoral candidate, for her discrimination and racist remarks against foreign students during a campaign sortie.

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Fire hydrant facing a wall finally repositioned after drawing flak

A fire hydrant that went viral on Sunday, April 13, for being inaccessible as its other end was facing a wall was finally repositioned after drawing flak when firefighters were not able to fully access and utilize it during a blaze in Barangay Obrero in Quezon City.

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He loved them to the end

Today is Maundy Thursday The word Maundy, from Latin mandatum, means \"commandment.\" As we enter the Paschal Triduum, we reflect on Jesus' act of washing the feet of his disciples.

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Maundy Thursday is a time for love in action

Today is Maundy Thursday. Although it is often overshadowed by the solemnity of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday, Maundy Thursday holds a powerful and transformative message that remains relevant today.

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Worthy candidates deserve broad public support

After all these years, it's only while writing this column last week that I came upon an interesting discovery.

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Visita Iglesia and where to go: Visiting Metro Manila’s finest churches

Easily among the Holy Week traditions some remember the most is Visita Iglesia.

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Leyte town keeps Holy Week tradition of preparing meatless ‘molabola

This town, known as the center of Roman Catholic faith in Eastern Visayas, is keeping its Holy Week tradition of preparing \"molabola,\" a local delicacy that became a symbol of faith.

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Calabarzon cops implement Oplan: Ronda

The Police Regional Office-Calabarzon headed by Police Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth T. Lucas has beefed up security across the region for the Holy Week.

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Coast Guard rescues 9 fishers in Pangasinan

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued nine fishermen from a half-submerged fishing vessel in the West Philippine Sea here on Tuesday night.

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Xi presents China as a source of 'stability and certainty'

China's Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of \"stability and certainty.\"

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Four students injured in shooting at Dallas high school, suspect in custody

A suspect in a shooting at a Dallas high school that wounded four students and drew a heavy police response to the campus has been taken into custody, school district officials announced Tuesday night.

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PH secures one of top UN ‘Tourism posts

The Philippines has been re-elected as vice president of the United Nations (UN) Tourism General Assembly and chair of the Commission for East Asia and the Pacific for the 2025 to 2027 term, the Department of Tourism (DOT) disclosed on Wednesday, April 16.

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Brilliant Butler shows way

Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies, 121-116, Tuesday night, April 15, in the Play-In Tournament.

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PCKF elevates coaching standards

After a dominant showing of the national team when Puerto Princesa City hosted the biggest edition of the ICF World Dragon Boat Championships last year, the Philippine Canoe and Kayak Federation is now raising the standards of paddle sports coaching in the country.

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Arca grabs share of Bangkok lead

FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca caught a big fish in super Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson of Germany to snatch a share of the lead with 11 others after three rounds of the Bangkok Chess Club Open in Thailand Tuesday night, April 15.

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DoubleDragon evolves into holding company

Double Dragon Corp., the partnership between tycoons Tony Tan Caktiong and Edgar Sia II, is finally transitioning into a holding company with its acquisition of Sia's listed retailer MerryMart Consumer Corp. after initially buying a 35-percent stake for P1.28 billion.

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$1.5B ADB loan for Malolos-Clark rail secured

The Philippines has secured the final $1.45-billion (about P82-billion) funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Malolos-Clark railway project (MCRP), one of the multilateral lender's largest infrastructure investments in Asia-Pacific (APAC).

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PH braces for Chinese goods influx

Net importing countries like the Philippines should brace for a barrage of Chinese goods as China seeks alternative markets to the United States (US) amid intensifying trade tensions between the two economic giants, according to the think tank Capital Economics.

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MVP thankful for new Meralco franchise

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s support for the renewal of the distribution utility’s (DU) franchise for another 25 years.

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SM to develop P6-billion new office projects

SM Offices, a unit of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is investing P6 billion to develop new office towers and workspaces, even as it sees strong uptake for its mall-based offices.

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PPP pipeline inches up to ®2.64T

Iloilo Global City, a mul-tibillion-peso local proj-ect aimed at developing urban centers, and 13 other projects have been added to the Public-Private Partner-ship (PPP) Center’s pipeline, which now totals P2.64 trillion.

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Piracy could max out 80% of Viva's potential revenues

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said Viva Holdings Inc. is the first entertainment firm to enter into the e-commerce memorandum of understanding (MOU), which aims to strengthen the fight against online piracy and counterfeiting.

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Of faith, family, and flavors: Lent and legacy at La Virginia

For many Filipino families, Lent is a time of reflection, quiet traditions, and meaningful meals. But for acclaimed culinary artist Chef Heny Sison and restaurateur Queenie Paras, it is also a season that continues to shape their relationship with food—and by extension, the way they feed the city.

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Of faith, and flavors: Lent and legacy at La Virginia

For many Filipino families, Lent is a time of reflection, quiet traditions, and meaningful meals.

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Journo in the palace

My heart will always have a soft spot for broadcast journalist, Erel Cabatbat. (forever yan ha!)

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Bella Ramsey gears up for action scenes in 'Ihe Last of Us’ Season 2

Following the success of the 2023 HBO series adaptation of the game \"The Last of Us,\" which starred Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, fans are excited to see a new chapter featuring Joel and Ellie after a two-year hiatus.

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Where can you seek out the Easter Bunny's hidden eggs in the metro?

Hop around these destinations and have a blast this Easter holiday

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