Manila Bulletin - May 5, 2025

In this issue

PH, US conclude trade talks; Set stage for deeper economic ties
2 dead, 3 hurt in NAIA T1 car crash; LTO suspends driver's license
Digital, disaster-ready PH tops tech, infra priorities - Marcos

PH, US conclude trade talks

Set stage for deeper economic ties

1 min

NCR cops told: Uphold neutrality, integrity in May polls

Police Maj. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin, director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), reminded all Metro Manila policemen to uphold neutrality and integrity for the midterm elections.

3 mins

2 dead, 3 hurt in NAIA T1 car crash; LTO suspends driver's license

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspended the license of the driver of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) that rammed the walk-way and crashed onto the entrance of the departure area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, killing two persons, including a young girl, and causing injuries to three others on Sunday, May 4.

4 mins

Digital, disaster- ready PH tops tech, infra priorities — Marcos

President Marcos said his administration is fast-tracking key infrastructure projects—from internet expansion to dam construction—to bring lasting progress under his \"Bagong Pilipinas\" vision.

1 min

PH transitioning into rainy season - PAGASA

Localized thunderstorms are expected to become more frequent in the coming weeks, particularly during the afternoons and evenings, as the country transitions into the rainy season, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, May 4.

1 min

DOJ sets evaluation of criminal charges vs Rep Duterte

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to evaluate the criminal charges of physical injuries and grave threats filed by a businessman against Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo \"Pulong\" Duterte.

2 mins

PH, US forces practice countering seaborne invasion in Cagayan

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces carried out a counter-landing and live-fire exercise in Cagayan on Saturday, May 3, showcasing its coordinated firepower and rapid response capabilities aimed at deterring a seaborne invasion.

2 mins

From Dream to Reality: 1st e-Jeepney factory opens in Lima, Batangas

A game-changing moment arrived on Wednesday when the Philippines' first e-Jeepney assembly plant opened its doors in Lima, Batangas bringing the country one big step closer to eco-friendly, cleaner, and greener commutes.

2 mins

Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks on May 5

Skywatchers in the Philippines can look forward to a dazzling celestial display as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower reaches its peak on Monday, May 5.

1 min

Bam Aquino goes on NCR motorcade

Former senator and senatorial candidate Bam Aquino marked the last week before Election Day with a motorcade across Metro Manila to bring his platform of free education and guaranteed job to voters.

1 min

VP Sara's campaign efforts for 'Duter10' shifts to higher gear

With less than a week before the end of the campaign period for the mid-term elections, Vice President Sara Duterte is finding herself hard at work campaigning for her father’s “Duter10” senatorial bets.

2 mins

The tour of Luzon: A grand cycling revival

The Tour of Luzon has made a triumphant return, rekindling the excitement of one of the Philippines' most iconic cycling races.

2 mins

PH-New Zealand SOVFA:

Timely regional security initiative

2 mins

The work of God, that you believe in the one He sent

Continuing the story of John 6, Jesus now challenges the crowd to learn to look deeper at the event they have just experienced.

2 mins

Choosing the right leaders for national survival

Filipinos will vote once more on May 12, 2025. However, this election is not like any other that we have witnessed.

3 mins

Inclusive finance in a shifting economy: BSP microfinance forum

On April 25, I attended the BSP microfinance forum on the Philippines' economic outlook and microfinance industry updates. This event was a collaboration between the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Financial Inclusion Office and the Rafael B. Buenaventura Micro Finance Resource Center Foundation (RBBMFFI), drawing over 70 leaders from key microfinance institutions including NWTF, ASA Philippines, ASKI, ASHI, KCCDFI, Bayan Edge, CARD MRI, TSKI, K-Coop, MCPI, APPEND, NATCCO, GRF Hublag, ECLOF, and KMBI.

3 mins

Peaceful, orderly, and credible elections

More than 68 million registered Filipino voters will be trooping to polling precincts across the country next week to cast their votes in the midterm elections, which also mark the halfway point of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

3 mins

Australian PM Anthony Albanese wins a second 3-year term

Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years on Saturday and suggested his government had increased its majority by not modeling itself on U.S. President Donald Trump>s administration.

2 mins

Comelec Muntinlupa to conduct final testing, sealing of ACMs

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Muntinlupa will conduct the final testing and sealing of automated counting machines (ACM) on May 5 for the May 12 national and local elections.

1 min

Trump draws criticism with Al image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave

President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues and just days before the conclave to elect his successor is set to begin.

2 mins

Japan, China accuse each other of violating airspace around disputed East China Sea islands

Japan and China are accusing each other of violating the airspace around the Japanese-controlled East China Sea islands that Beijing also claims.

1 min

PRO-11: Raid on FPRRD home untrue

The Police Regional Office-11 bared plans to take legal action against those who spread false information about a supposed police raid on the home of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is now detained at the Hague, Netherlands, for alleged crimes against humanity.

1 min

Businessman gunned down in Quezon

A 40-year-old businessman was shot dead in Barangay Cagacag here on Saturday night, May 3.

1 min

Caraga cops on full alert for elections

The Police Regional Office-13 is on full alert status a week before the midterm elections.

2 mins

Farmer killed by uncle over land dispute

A 53-year-old farmer was allegedly gunned down by his uncle due to a land dispute in Sitio Bulwang, Barangay Bi-ao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on Thursday, May 1.

1 min

Estrella refutes vote-buying charges

Pangasinan sixth district congressional candidate Gilbert Estrella has denied allegations of vote-buying hurled against him by incumbent Rep. Marlyn Primicias-Agabas.

1 min

Sinag backs Camille Villar, 4 other bets

The Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) announced Sunday that they are endorsing five senatorial candidates in the mid-term elections for their unwavering commitment to the Philippine agriculture sector.

1 min

17-year-old teenage mom, baby hacked dead in Davao

A 17-year-old teenage mother and her infant son were found dead in their house in Barangay Talogoy, Malita, Davao Occidental.

1 min

JPGT Mactan reels off

MACTAN, Cebu Homegrown talents aim to make the most of their course familiarity as the ICTSI Mactan Island Junior PGT Championship gets under way Monday, May 5, at the par-72 Mactan Island Golf Course here, launching the VisayasMindanao series of the nationwide Junior Philippine Golf Tour.

1 min

PH jins vie in UAE

Eight players six male and 2 female - will carry the colors of the SMART/MVPSF Philippine taekwondo team in the World Cadet Taekwondo Championships on May 10-15 in Fujairah, UAE.

1 min

Rondina, Pons impress

Inspired by the roar of the crowd in their comeback tournament, Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons vowed to polish their game after their sizzling run in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures Nuvali ended in the quarterfinals.

1 min

Obiena lands 5th

EJ Obiena failed to land on the podium and settled for fifth place in the Wanda Diamond League in Keqiao, China on Saturday, May 3.

1 min

Scheffler keeps big lead

Scottie Scheffler's comfortable lead at his hometown CJ Cup Byron Nelson was the same late in the third round as it was at the start, even without the dominance the top-ranked player showed over the first 36 holes.

2 mins

Pacquiao coming out of retirement

Manny Pacquiao is set to come out of retirement at 46 years old as World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed that the Filipino pound-for-pound king is aiming a fight against welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

1 min

Nuggets show who's boss

Denver bigs Jokic, Gordon pounce on helpless Clippers

1 min

Tolentino returns in style; Brown triumphs

John Cabang Tolentino announced his return from injury in style, bagging the gold in the men's 110-meter hurdles while Robyn Brown ruled the women's 100m hurdles to complete a golden treble in the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships at the New Clark City Stadium on Saturday, May 4, here.

1 min

Stronger peso seen to last until next year

The Philippine peso is seen likely maintaining its relative strength against the United States (US) dollar for the rest of this year until early next year, as the greenback struggles amid US economic policy uncertainty, according to Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd.

2 mins

Gov't borrowings plummet 36% in Q1

The Marcos administration slashed its gross borrowings to P745.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, down P415 billion from last year's P1.16 trillion, mainly due to the absence of a retail treasury bond (RTB) issuance during the period, which had significantly boosted borrowings in early 2024.

2 mins

PH grid warning: Learn from Spain

POWER MOVES

3 mins

NAIA to remove 27 idle aircraft

New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC) has issued formal notices to the owners of 27 aircraft that are left abandoned in the general aviation area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), citing efficiency and safety concerns.

1 min

Meralco: Nuclear energy plans on hold pending legal clarity

‘ile momentum in the nuclear energy sector is rowing, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) noted that major icant progress hinges on the enactment of the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Framework Bill (PhilAtom Bill).

1 min

Google cleans house, removes millions of apps

Google has finally decided to pull up their pants and apply stricter policies in the Play Store.

1 min

Coins.ph joins Circle Payments Network

Coins.ph has joined the launch of the Circle Payments Network (CPN), an initiative from global financial technology company Circle. This collaboration marks a step toward enhancing cross-border payments for millions of Filipinos, making sending and receiving money from overseas faster, more affordable, and accessible.

1 min

Philippines vs fake news: An unsolicited idea

In the Philippines, there are multiple ideas on how to stop the spread of fake news.

2 mins

What's that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help

Dr. Google is often on call for worried patients, but it may not give the best advice.

2 mins

Ocier: Tough road for new online gaming firm

New players in the online gaming business, such as Bloomberry Resorts Corporation of billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., will have a hard time competing with market leader Tanco-led Digiplus Interactive Corporation.

2 mins

Lee Min-ho in Manila: ‘Moment of happiness’

After one and a half years, Korean star Lee Min-ho returned to the Philippines and received a warm welcome from Filipino fans.

4 mins

The Ricky Davao we knew

Farewell to a versatile actor of film, TV, and theater

2 mins

This new animated short follows Judas' betrayal of Jesus

Judas Iscariot is a name that is synonymous with betrayal. In this upcoming animated short, by Stigmata Studios, we get to see a closer look at how Jesus' final hours affected the traitor. As Judas tries to live with his guilt, he receives angelic visions from the past, following his journey with Jesus.

2 mins

Unraveling eternal pain

Melvin Guirhem's 'Aeternum Dolorem' unfurls fabrics of family and anguish

2 mins

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