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Manila Bulletin - May 26, 2025

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Publisher: Manila-Bulletin-Publishing-Company

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

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In this issue

Marcos to push for unified ASEAN response to new US tariff schedule NCAP to be implemented anew; MMDA assures transparency, right to contest Pope Leo XIV assigns Tagle to diocese where he served Metro Manila index crimes down by 23%

NCAP to be implemented anew; MMDA assures transparency, right to contest

The implementation of the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) returns to major thoroughfares in Metro Manila, particularly on EDSA and C5 Road, on Monday, May 26.

2 mins

Metro Manila index crimes down by 23%

Index crimes in Metro Manila went down by 23 percent in the past six months and the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) attributed the decline to the implementation of strategic measures that focus on police visibility and quick response.

1 mins

Pope Leo XIV assigns Tagle to diocese where he served

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been appointed titular cardinal-bishop of Albano, a suburbicarian diocese just outside Rome, a position that was previously held by Pope Leo XIV before his election, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) confirmed on May 24.

1 mins

Marcos to push for unified ASEAN response to new US tariff schedule

President Marcos will call for a unified regional response to the new tariff schedule recently imposed by the United States, as he left for Malaysia on Sunday, May 25, for the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

1 mins

PH Navy welcomes Indo-Pacific deployment of NATO task force

Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine Navy spokesperson for West Philippine Sea, presents photos of submersible drones found in different parts of the country during a press conference at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on April 15, 2025. (Photo: Martin A. Sadongdong/MANILA BULLETIN)

2 mins

LP solons back Romualdez's continued Speakership in 20th Congress

A total of 285 congressmen have expressed their backing for current Speaker Martin Romualdez heading into the 20th Congress--a development that has practically assured him of retaining the top post in the House of Representatives.

1 mins

LANDBANK, UTAC partner to support 8,000 farmers

In a move to help boost rice production and cushion farmers from rising input costs, LANDBANK has partnered with the Unified Tiller Agriculture Cooperative (UTAC) under the Bank’s flagship AGRISENSO Plus Lending Program, further strengthening its support for rural livelihoods and the national food supply chain.

1 mins

WW II markers stolen

Authorities have arrested five suspects, including three minors, for stealing two brass markers commemorating World War II veterans at a public plaza in Alabang, Muntinlupa.

1 mins

Baricuatro backs ₱20 per kilo rice

After opposing the controversial ₱20-per-kilo rice program during the campaign period, Cebu governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro has changed tune and is now open to supporting the initiative.

1 mins

14 injured in bus-train collision in CamSur

Fourteen individuals were injured in a collision between a Philippine National Railways inspection train and a passenger bus on the Maharlika Highway in Nabua, Camarines Sur before dawn on Saturday, May 24.

1 mins

ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance grants Centro Escolar University Institutional Certification

This certification is proof of CEU’s unrelenting commitment to delivering high-quality education

2 mins

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada son, nephew mauled in Boracay

The son and nephew of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada were mauled by residents of world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province.

1 mins

The spirit of truth... will testify to me

As promised by Jesus before he departed from this world, the Holy Spirit, who comes from the Father, will guide and help the disciples in the work of witnessing.

2 mins

'Carmaggedon' now, progress later

The banner headline of the Manila Bulletin on May 21, 2025—“Brace for Carmaggedon”—may have sounded apocalyptic, but its deeper message is one of urgent transformation.

2 mins

Online scams via Instagram and Facebook go unchecked

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported a surge in scams flooding Instagram and Facebook.

2 mins

The Six Ps of peace

On January 2024, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) created the International Private Partnership Office (IPPO) by expanding the mandate of the International Cooperation and Partnership Office (ICPO).

3 mins

Trump's sanction puts Harvard's allure at risk

For students around the world, an acceptance letter to Harvard University has represented the pinnacle of achievement, offering a spot among the elite at a campus that produces Nobel Prize winners, captains of industry and global leaders.

4 mins

Microfinance frontliners: Unsung heroes of hope

(Part I)

3 mins

Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners

Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds more prisoners Saturday as part of a major swap that amounted to a rare moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire.

2 mins

Victims of abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV made plenty of enemies helping dismantle a powerful Catholic movement whose leaders physically, sexually, spiritually, and psychologically abused members.

1 mins

Artist Caravaggio's faith shines in new Rome exhibit and at churches run by Pope Leo XIV's order

The Roman basilica of the Augustinians — Pope Leo XIV's religious order — preserves an iconic painting of the Virgin Mary by Caravaggio, the blockbuster artist who revolutionized the use of light and darkness in Western art.

1 mins

Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances

President Donald Trump used the first service academy commencement address of his second term Saturday to laud graduating West Point cadets for their accomplishments and career choice while also veering sharply into a campaign-style recitation of political boasts and long-held grievances.

3 mins

Civilian mission hopes to promote peace, unity in tense-filled WPS

The civil society coalition “Atin Ito” is all set for its third civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) beginning Monday, May 26, which is expected to last until May 30 and will feature yet another unprecedented initiative — a sea concert to promote peace, unity, and solidarity in the contested waters.

2 mins

ERC's Dimalanta must inhibit herself from NGCP's rate application - CA

The Court of Appeals (CA) has ruled that Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta should have inhibited herself from the proceedings on the rate application of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

1 mins

Fajardo advances to quarters

Mark Ashley Fajardo opened the country’s campaign at the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament 2025 on a resounding note with a convincing first-round victory in his weight class on Saturday, May 24, at the Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok.

1 mins

Sigh of relief for Tenorio

It was good that Gilas Boys head coach LA Tenorio can finally laugh off what seemed to be a tense start to his coaching career in the national youth team.

1 mins

Wolves fight back

Edwards shuts down SGA, Thunder

2 mins

Palaro action begins today

Hostilities fire off in the 2025 Palarong Pambansa on Monday, May 26, with the girls' secondary 3,000-meter finals opening the competition at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium (FEMMS) Track and Field.

1 mins

Romero gains fame, rises to world No. 24

As a sportsman, Mikee Romero has worn many hats — from the godfather of amateur basketball in 2007 to becoming the big boss of cycling and shooting groups — one after another — highlighted by being named as one of the Philippine officials in the 2012 London Olympics.

1 mins

Young golfers vie for Caliraya glory

The race to the ICTSI Junior PGT Elite Junior Finals intensifies as Luzon’s top young talents head to Caliraya Springs Golf and Country Club for the fourth leg of the Luzon Series, which tees off earlier than expected this Wednesday, May 28, in Caliraya, Laguna.

1 mins

MBC: PH to hit upper-middle income next year

The Makati Business Club (MBC), one of the country's most prominent business organizations, expressed confidence that the Philippines will reach upper-middle-income country status by next year and achieve high-income status in the long term through strategic reforms that would spur economic growth.

2 mins

BSP mulls deeper cuts to RRR in '26

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said that further cuts in banks' reserve requirement ratio (RRR) may happen next year as the BSP looks to ramp up its liquidity management and make the yield curve more reliable.

3 mins

Biz group OKs EDSA rehab plan

The influential Makati Business Club (MBC) has expressed support for the government’s plan to rehabilitate Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare, emphasizing that it should be done the “right way” to avoid economic disruptions and inconvenience to motorists due to resulting heavy traffic.

1 mins

MIC backing NGCP accord

State-backed Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) will provide strong support, including a prospective recommendation to President Marcos, for a 25-year extension of the concession agreement for system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), allowing it to continue managing and operating the country’s power transmission network.

2 mins

DMCI unit faces inventory hurdle

With its earnings now starting to recover, Consunji-led DMCI Homes still expects that it will take about two years before its performance returns to pre-pandemic levels, as it continues to deal with excess inventories while sales are still affected by higher interest rates.

1 mins

Maynilad IPO size shrinking as offer price may be lowered

After reducing the number of shares for its initial public offering (IPO), Maynilad Water Services Inc. may tighten the offer price to between P12 and P14 per share from its initially indicated maximum offer price of P20 per share based on investor interest during its ongoing bookbuilding process.

1 mins

MBC: PH to hit upper- middle income next year

Cuisia, a former governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), said he even sees the Philippines reaching high-income status by 2050.

2 mins

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series, your Al study buddy

Gearing up for another school year? If you're a parent like me, you know it is never too early to search for a reliable device to help tackle your child's academic demands. Good news ---you can now explore Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S10 FE series. The lineup features the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, both have just been launched and are now available in the Philippines.

2 mins

Acer showcases Al-powered wearables and smart mobility tech at COMPUTEX 2025

Acer broadened its horizons at COMPUTEX 2025 with a suite of non-computing innovations that signal a strategic shift toward lifestyle technology, health-focused wearables, and smart mobility solutions.

2 mins

Christine Baranski, Aras Aydin on being part of 'Nine Perfect Strangers'

Emmy and Tony winner, and Golden Globe nominee Christine Baranski and Turkish actor Aras Aydin consider being cast in Season Two of Prime Video's \"Nine Perfect Strangers,\" a great opportunity.

4 mins

'Rust' armorer completes prison sentence

A movie armorer convicted in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western movie “Rust” was released from a New Mexico prison on Friday after completing an 18-month sentence.

1 mins

Pee-wee unmasked in new docu

Paul Reubens did not tell his director that he was dying.

4 mins

Kim Kardashian marches closer to becoming a lawyer

Kim Kardashian is a step closer to following in her father's footsteps and becoming a lawyer.

1 mins

Vista Land celebrates Mother's Day with MOMScapes, a summer wellness salute

Vista Land gave self-care a new meaning by honoring the people who deserve it most—mothers.

2 mins

Sacred scars

Max Balatbat and the forging of faith in 'Sampalataya'

3 mins

SM Store partners with GCash this back-to-school season

If you are a GCash user and frequently shop at SM Store, you are in for a real treat. SM Store has entered into a partnership with GCash, the country's leading e-wallet platform.