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Manila Bulletin - June 4, 2025

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Language: English

Frequency: Daily

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In this issue

PH secures P15.9 B for climate agenda

Marcos names ex-PSE head Francis Lim as new SEC chair

President Marcos has appointed lawyer Francis Edralin Lim as the new chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

2 mins

CA panel recommends Dizon's confirmation as DOTr chief

A Commission on Appointments (CA) panel has recommended the confirmation of Secretary Vince Dizon as Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary.

1 mins

PH secures ₱15.9 B for climate agenda

Funding to help build greener, more resilient future

3 mins

Kids of fallen, disabled policemen get scholarship grants till college

Children of policemen who died or became permanently disabled in the line of duty should no longer be worried with their education as the National Police Commission (Napolcom) has resumed its scholarship assistance program.

1 mins

SC Justice Mario Lopez retires June 4; 12 aspirants nominated as replacement

Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Mario V. Lopez retires on Wednesday, June 4, when he turns 70, the mandatory retirement age for members of the judiciary.

1 mins

Lawmakers rue delays in VP Sara's impeachment trial

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros, on Tuesday, June 3, lamented the Senate's stance on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying this was the first time she was seeing the Upper Chamber \"dribbling\" its constitutional mandate.

2 mins

DOH warns HIV cases in PH rapidly rising

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Tuesday, June 3, warned that the number of Filipinos living with HIV could exceed 400,000 if urgent and aggressive action is not taken to curb the country's rapidly rising infection rate.

1 mins

Social media power waning?

“How much influence did social media have on the results of the recent elections in our country?”

3 mins

That they may be one

What could Jesus' prayer for his disciples - “that they may be one” (v 11) — mean in its specific context?

2 mins

We deserve to know the truth; let impeachment trial begin

Is the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte going anywhere?

2 mins

Combating greenwashing with technology

In an age when climate ambition often outpaces climate action, governments—both local and national—risk trading substance for spin. From glossy sustainability reports to grand pledges of “net zero by 2050,” greenwashing has become the siren song of public institutions hoping to meet political deadlines without upsetting entrenched interests. Yet, as citizens demand real progress, we need tools that pierce the rhetoric and verify the results.

1 mins

Why Philippine universities are falling behind in global rankings

Philippine universities are facing an uphill battle on the global academic stage, according to the newly released Philippines University Rankings 2025 by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), published on Monday, June 2.

2 mins

Open Gov Week: Fostering collective action

(Part II)

3 mins

Milky Way's chance of colliding with galaxy billions of years from now: 50-50

It turns out that looming collision between our Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies might not happen after all.

2 mins

2 minors nabbed for stealing vehicle plates in Tondo

Two minors were apprehended early Monday morning, June 2, for allegedly stealing multiple vehicle plate numbers in Tondo, Manila, while a junkshop helper was also arrested for buying and possessing the stolen items.

1 mins

Ukraine, Russia agree to swap dead and wounded troops

Representatives of Russia and Ukraine met Monday for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks, but aside from agreeing to swap thousands of their dead and seriously wounded troops, they made no progress toward ending the 3-year-old war, officials said.

2 mins

DepEd cuts paperwork by 57%, boosts focus on teaching

In a bold step to improve educational outcomes in the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, June 3, announced that the paperwork required of public school teachers will be reduced by 57 percent through a sweeping policy reform.

1 mins

PVL: Robins-Hardy can't choose her team

Alohi Robins-Hardy is expecting the Farm Fresh Foxies to select her as the third overall pick in the Premier Volleyball League draft day this weekend.

1 mins

E-Painters eye playoff boost

ROS faces also-ran Terrafirma; N-Port, Phoenix collide

1 mins

Quiban sizzles, leads by 1 shot

Justin Quiban, back from an overseas campaign, returned to local turf with flair, carding an eagle-spiked six-under-par 65 to wrest the first-round lead in the ICTSI Forest Hills Classic at the Nicklaus layout here on Tuesday, June 3.

1 mins

PH rowers impress

The Philippine rowing team made heads turn at the International 66th Ratzeburg Rowing Regatta by plucking one silver and one bronze medal in Germany over the weekend.

1 mins

WBO orders Suarez-Navarrete rematch

Charly Suarez's technical decision loss to Emanuel Navarrete has been ruled to a no contest by the California State Athletic Commission with the World Boxing Organization (WBO) ordering an immediate rematch.

1 mins

DOE, ADB push RE for off-grid areas

In a continuing push to improve the power situation in off-grid communities, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are collaborating on a program to upgrade the off-grid systems of National Power Corp. (NPC).

2 mins

Offshore wind plans hit snag

The ongoing study of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on at least three regional port facilities that will serve as support infrastructure for the emerging offshore wind (OSW) industry in the power sector has hit chokepoints, including budget constraints for two of them, while the plug has been pulled on the other due to a shaky geotechnical foundation.

2 mins

Foreign investment pledges slow

Year-to-date investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) continue to trend upward compared to the previous year, but uncertainties stemming from the United States' (US) tariff policy are dampening foreign investor interest.

3 mins

PH's biggest ecozone rising in Iwahig

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has officially approved the country’s largest economic zone (ecozone) to date, which will rise within Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

1 mins

GCash readies IPO with stock split

Ayala Corp. reported that Globe Fintech Innovations Inc.—or Mynt, the owner of GCash—is undergoing a stock split that will result in a lower par value per share and increase its market appeal when it launches its initial public offering (IPO).

1 mins

How fast can your money double?

Here’s a riddle that checks how well you understand the mathematics of growth. Let’s say we have a pond with a single lily pad. It’s a special lily pad that grows very fast, doubling in size every day. It’s expected that on the 30th day, the pond will be fully covered by this lily pad.

3 mins

Hotel101's NASDAQ listing this June

DoubleDragon Corp. reported that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) has declared effective its subsidiary Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp.'s registration statement on Form F-4 in connection with the business combination with JVSPAC Acquisition Corp. for its NASDAQ listing.

2 mins

Strong peso until 2026 seen

Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd. sees the peso's appreciation streak against the United States (US) dollar being sustained until early 2026.

2 mins

DOE, ADB push RE for off-grid areas

As renewable investments continue to gain traction, Guevara informed reporters that the DOE is set to announce the winning bidders of the third round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-3) next week.

1 mins

CMEPA to boost market liquidity

Regulators and stock market players have welcomed the enactment of the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), as it is key to attracting more investors and boosting trading activity on the local bourse.

2 mins

The Yuson charm

Celebrating vision, passion, and 34 years of design legacy

1 mins

Gummies, glitz, and great health

Proudly Pinoy gummy supplement dazzles at glamorous launch

1 mins

Trillion-peso Villar City poised for further property price gains

After booking a P1.33-trillion gain in property value in its Villar City, Villar Land Holdings Corp. sees more room for capital appreciation since it is still cheaper than comparable estates, while prices are expected to rise with upcoming infrastructure and commercial developments.

1 mins

A review of 'Lilo & Stitch'

For 23 years, since the first time I “met” Experiment 626, I have been enamored and entranced. Here is that character that I can relate to. Someone mischievous, naughty, and downright clever, and because of him, since 2002, the 2nd most famous word in Hawaii after Aloha became Ohana.

2 mins

Michele Gumabao enjoying married life

It’s not that I am adjusting to married life. I love being married to Aldo (Panlilio)!

2 mins

Julie Anne San Jose shares dream wedding

Kapuso actress Julie Anne San Jose has stated that she is ready to settle down with actor Rayver Cruz, expressing her desire to prioritize her happiness.