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Manila Bulletin - May 20, 2025

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In this issue

Marcos: Let’s focus on people’s needs 54 party-list race winners proclaimed Gov’t opens 16,000 new teaching posts Two suspects in Anson Que kidnap-slay nabbed in Boracay

Gov't opens 16,000 new teaching posts

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the creation of 16,000 new teaching positions in public schools for 2025 to 2026, with a total budget of P4.19 billion, to strengthen the education sector and ensure sufficient manpower.

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54 party-list race winners proclaimed

Fifty-four winning party-list groups during the 2025 midterm polls—representing 59 nominees—were proclaimed on Monday afternoon, May 19, while the fate of two other groups remain unclear as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), suspended their proclamation.

3 mins

Two suspects in Anson Que kidnap-slay nabbed in Boracay

Authorities have arrested one of the key suspects in the kidnap-slay of businessman Anson Que and another person implicated in the case during a raid in a resort in Boracay Island over the weekend, a ranking police official confirmed on Monday, May 19.

1 mins

Marcos: Let's focus on people's needs

President Marcos vowed to ease the burdens of ordinary Filipinos by focusing on addressing the day-to-day concerns of Filipinos.

1 mins

Palace: San Juanico Bridge rehab necessary to avert catastrophe

Malacañang appealed for understanding over the ongoing rehabilitation of the San Juanico Bridge, saying the inconvenience it causes residents and businesses is outweighed by the need to prevent possible disasters.

1 mins

PH, Mongolia sign MOU on English-training program

The Philippines and Mongolia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pilot an English-training program that will allow Mongolian civil servants and rural officials to pursue foreign language training in the Philippines.

1 mins

Prosecution asks ICC to delay disclosure of witnesses in Duterte case

The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) requested the Pre-Trial Chamber I (PTC I) to extend the deadline for the submission of key evidence materials and witnesses’ identities in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, citing witness safety and “judicial economy” as reasons.

2 mins

Change in House leadership could hurt Marcos admin, says solon

A change in leadership in the House of Representatives could end up hurting the legislative agenda of President Marcos for the remainder of his term.

2 mins

Pope Leo XIV offers message of unity for polarized Church

Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history's first American pope offered a message of healing during an inaugural Mass in Saint Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 pilgrims, presidents, patriarchs, and princes.

2 mins

Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.

2 mins

What might have led to Mexican tall ship crash

When a Mexican navy tall ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, it was maneuvering in turbulent waters.

1 mins

Trump hopes for ceasefire progress in Russia-Ukraine war

Trump is hoping separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.

1 mins

Peace I leave with you

Just as Jesus is about to close his discourse at the Last Supper, he leaves the best gift to his beloved disciples, his gift of peace.

2 mins

A salute to the youth for voting wisely

The triumph of newly-elected Senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan, both of whom I endorsed in this column just before the recent election, is largely attributed to the youth vote.

3 mins

Bridging AI gap for equitable growth

The recent call of the Senate Committee on Public Services for the responsible and beneficial use of artificial intelligence (AI) comes at a pivotal time for the Philippines. As the global AI revolution accelerates, Sen. Grace Poe's message underscores a crucial national challenge: how to harness AI not merely as a tool of progress for the few, but as a lever of inclusive and equitable growth for the many.

2 mins

A glimmer of hope

It looks like one of my birthday wishes came true last Monday (My birthday wishes May 10, 2025).

3 mins

The rise of the Mindanao vote

Looking through the various results of senatorial elections in key Mindanao cities two realizations come to mind.

2 mins

A new dawn in the Philippine political landscape

The dust has barely settled from the 2025 midterm elections, yet the political landscape already feels dramatically altered. In a stunning twist, voters defied expectations, leaving analysts, candidates, and even the electorate itself stunned.

3 mins

PH records increase in foreign tourist arrivals from Middle East, GCC countries

The Philippines has started to move on from the decline of Chinese visitor arrivals as the country began to record significant improvement on the arrival of other foreign tourists, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

1 mins

DSWD distributes food packs to stranded people

The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Eastern Visayas has extended assistance to truckers, drivers, and motorists stranded on the San Juanico Bridge.

1 mins

Village chair, 2 tanods wanted for killing Siberian Husky

Police are hunting a barangay chairman and two barangay tanods or watchmen for allegedly killing a Siberian Husky in the barangay dog pound in Barangay Bungahan here on Saturday night, May 17.

1 mins

DENR takes custody of 'Pugal,' a cat spotted on Mount Pulag

The cat known as \"Pugal,\" who gained attention after being spotted at the summit of Mount Pulag, is now under the care of a staff member from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Cordillera Administrative Region, the agency confirmed on Sunday, May 18.

1 mins

OCD inspecting proposed Kanlaon resettlement sites

The Office of Civil Defense-Negros Island Region is inspecting the proposed sites for permanent evacuation centers and resettlement areas for residents displaced by Kanlaon Volcano in four local government units in Negros Occidental.

2 mins

P33-M shabu seized after polls in Bacolod

The Bacolod City Police Office has resumed its anti-drug campaign following the elections and arrested three suspected drug pushers and seized 4.6 kilograms of shabu valued at P33 million here.

1 mins

78,000 affected by massive flooding in Maguindanao

A massive flooding has affected at least 78,000 individuals in the low-lying towns of Maguindanao del Sur in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) due to torrential rains from the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) since May 14.

1 mins

Marcos open to reconciling with Dutertes

President Marcos said he remains open to reconciling with the Duterte family amid lingering political tensions, saying he values stability and friendship over conflict.

1 mins

Young but dangerous

OKC arranges West duel vs Minnesota

2 mins

Karate team ready for Asian tourney

Southeast Asian Games champion Sakura Alforte banners the Philippine team that would see action in the 21st AKF Asian Senior Karate Championships slated on May 23 to 25 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

1 mins

Scheffler wins at Quail Hollow

Scottie Scheffler worked harder than he imagined and got the result everyone expected Sunday, May 18, in the PGA Championship: A most pleasant walk to the 18th green with another major title secured in the hands of golf's No. 1 player.

1 mins

Pacquiao arrives in Los Angeles

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao arrived in Los Angeles on Monday, May 19, for a scheduled press conference where he is expected to announce his big return to the boxing ring.

1 mins

PH policy continuity seen after mid-term elections

With the President-backed bloc securing a midterm poll victory over the Duterte-aligned camp, Moody’s Analytics said the outcome could help ensure smoother continuity of the administration’s economic and governance policies.

2 mins

Car sales growth slows to 7-mo. low

Vehicle sales in the Philippines grew by 2.5 percent in April, which marked the slowest growth in seven months, amid a sharp decline in passenger car sales.

2 mins

Fuel price hike set

After two consecutive price rollbacks, fuel prices are set to increase this week.

1 mins

Sugar output beats gov’t goal

The country’s sugar production in the current crop year is expected to reach 1.84 million metric tons (MT), three percent higher than the government’s initial forecast of 1.78 million MT, as the industry steadily recovers from the El Niño phenomenon last year.

1 mins

Nicotine pouches see growth in PH

JTI Philippines is optimistic about the prospects of its Nordic Spirit oral nicotine product, which offers adult consumers an alternative to combustible cigarettes.

1 mins

DTI, Google explore collab on data centers, connectivity

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking to partner with American technology giant Google to pursue investments aimed at enhancing the country's digital infrastructure and capabilities.

1 mins

GCG closes airplane firm after 50 years of inaction

The Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) has shuttered a government-owned and/ or -controlled corporation (GOCC) established by former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. to design an airplane—but which failed to do so in its 50 years of existence.

3 mins

Sweden and the Philippines bolster partnership in responsible, sustainable mining, and climate action

Acknowledging the significance of mining in the economic, social, and environmental domains for both Sweden and the Philippines, Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) spearheaded a delegation to Sweden.

3 mins

Finland marks May Day and 70 years of ties with the Philippines

The ambassador of the Finland Embassy, Saija Nurminen, hosted a special celebration for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and the Philippines with a jazz concert held at the Society Lounge in Makati City on April 30, which is also International Jazz Day.

1 mins

The Pinoy pop playlist

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2 mins

TJ and KZ share relationship advice

Celebrity couple and artists TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan have demonstrated that true love exists. Their 11-year relationship defines them as each other’s “palagi.”