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Manila Bulletin - July 4, 2025

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Publisher: Manila-Bulletin-Publishing-Company

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

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In this issue

Marcos activates flood protocols; 664 barangays at risk of floods, landslides from July 3 to 6 Gov’t to run after abusive rice traders MMDA eyeing AI-powered video detectors to boost traffic management in NCR PBBM will spare no one in missing ‘sabungero’ case

PBBM will spare no one in missing 'sabungero' case

President Marcos will neither spare, nor favor anyone involved in the disappearance of at least 34 “sabungero” four years ago, Malacañang said.

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Marcos activates flood protocols

664 barangays at risk of floods, landslides from July 3 to 6

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Gov't to run after abusive rice traders

The government is taking steps to ensure the stability of imported and locally produced rice prices.

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MMDA eyeing AI-powered video detectors to boost traffic management in NCR

Artificial intelligence (AI) may soon take control of the traffic management in key areas in the National Capital Region as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is embarking on advanced technology through adaptive signaling systems.

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Atong Ang files raps vs whistleblower over missing 'sabungero'

Businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang on Thursday, July 3, filed raps against Julie “Dondon” Patidongan alias “Totoy” who accused him as the mastermind behind the abduction of several cockfight watchers (sabungero) between April 2021 and January 2022.

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Mayor Isko meets with disaster response teams, police force

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso held meetings with the city’s key frontline agencies, the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), and the Manila Police District (MPD), on disaster preparedness and public safety during the rainy season.

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Lithuania impressed by PH pushback in SCS

The Philippine set a good impression on Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė as she hailed the country's \"transparency initiative\" in dealing with Chinese actions in the contested West Philippine Sea.

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President confident PH can attain upper middle-income status

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is optimistic that the country would achieve upper middle-income status during his presidency, Malacañang said.

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PBBM to support bill regulating socmed among minors if it's beneficial

If the proposed bill to regulate the use of social media among minors would indeed benefit the youth and their mental health, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will support it.

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SC cited for paying P95-M social insurance premiums

With over P95 million in premiums remitted to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) as of December 2024, the Supreme Court (SC) has been recognized as one of the top government agencies in the large category to pay its social insurance premiums.

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LTO to impound vehicles with expired registration starting August

Starting next month, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will start impounding motor vehicles with expired licenses in what is seen as the hard way of compelling delinquent owners to fulfill their obligation following what appeared to be repeated failures to convince them in the nicest ways.

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Lea Salonga to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the US in 2026.

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94 nabbed in illegal raffle draw in Tarlac

Authorities arrested 94 persons illegally facilitating online and offline raffle draws without the required permits and legal documentation in Tarlac province, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said on Wednesday.

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Treñas-Chu, Baronda tussle over office space

Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu is embroiled in a new controversy as she refused to allocate bigger office space for Vice Mayor Lady Julie Grace \"Love\" Baronda at the newly-opened Legislative Building.

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FPRRD tells Filipinos to forget about him, focus on their lives

Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte said his father, former President Duterte, appealed to the Filipino people to focus on their lives and forget about him as he is already old.

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The Manila Hotel Marks 113 Years of Enduring Legacy

As The Manila Hotel celebrates its 113th anniversary on July 4, 2025, it does more than commemorate history, it reaffirms a living legacy.

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I did not come to call the righteous but sinners

Jesus’ call of the tax collector Matthew illustrates his mercy on sinners.

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Ancient Kapampangan planting beliefs

Many precolonial Philippine societies were agricultural, including ancient Kapampangans. As with all ancient societies, natural phenomena were understood through the lens of myth and religion, with ceremonies and festivals performed and celebrated to stay on the good side of the gods and spirits.

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If Congress won't end dynasties, the people must

Once again, a bill seeking to enforce the constitutional prohibition on political dynasties has been filed in the House of Representatives. And once again, it stands little chance of surviving the very halls where such dynasties have entrenched themselves for decades. Likely, it will be buried, ignored, or quietly killed with deliberate inaction.

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Soaring to new heights

With picturesque Toulouse as its backdrop, the continued rise of Philippine Airlines is no longer just a dream; it's becoming a reality

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Europe sizzles and the Eiffel Tower's summit closes

Europe sizzledin its first major heat wave of the summer on Tuesday, July 1, as Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century and the summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors.

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Financing Metro Manila's people-first future

Metro Manila’s decades-long focus on car-centric planning has left its streets inhospitable to pedestrians and cyclists. My research revealed that 71 percent of residents cite insufficient infrastructure as a key barrier to daily mobility, while 72 percent point to high costs and funding constraints—and 59 percent confess a strong preference for private vehicles over public or active transport . These attitudes underscore a deeper issue: without rethinking how projects are financed, the city will remain locked into widening roads rather than creating livable, walkable neighborhoods.

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Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia

Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

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Rescuers find 31 survivors after ferry sinking near Bali, Indonesia

Rescuers were searching Thursday for 30 people missing after a ferry sank the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. Four bodies have been recovered, and weather and sea conditions were improving during the morning, aiding the search for survivors.

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Iran's president orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iran's president on Wednesday ordered the country to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after American and Israeli airstrikes hit its most-important nuclear facilities, likely further limiting inspectors' ability to track Tehran's program that had been enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels.

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Hamas open to ceasefire but Netanyahu says no room for militant group in postwar Gaza

Hamas and Israel staked out their positions Wednesday ahead of expected talks on a Washington-backed ceasefire proposal, with the militant group suggesting it was open to an agreement while the Israeli prime minister vowed that \"there will be no Hamas\" in postwar Gaza.

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Pope Leo XIV's hometown approves purchase of his childhood home in bid to revive the village

Pope Leo XIV's hometown is poised to buy his childhood home after the south Chicago suburb's board voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase the property, hoping it will breathe new life into a village saddled with financial woes.

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Malacañang: Strengthen marriage support

President Marcos believes that helping couples stay together should remain a national priority, even as discussions on the Divorce Bill resume in Congress, Malacañang said Thursday, July 3.

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MMDA eyeing Al-powered video detectors to boost traffic management in NCR

Artes told reporters in a press briefing at the MMDA head office in Pasig City.

1 mins

Quiambao pursues NBA dream, arrives in Sacramento

Kevin Qurambao begins his quest of realizing his NBA dream as he arrived in Sacramento, California on Thursday, July 3 (Manila time).

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Nailga, Gaccion bag Pueblo titles

Alexis Nailga continued to raise the bar in the ICTSI Junior PGT Series, reaffirming his stature as the top player in the boys' 15-18 division with another emphatic triumph, this time in challenging territory at Pueblo de Oro here on Thursday, July 3.

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Tropa seek knockout blow

TNT goes for the kill vs ROS; SMB, Ginebra break tie

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Yulo, Eala share PSA recognition

Golden boy Carlos Yulo returned to action with a bang, and tennis breakout star Alex Eala continued her history-making run as they spearheaded a stellar outing for Philippine bets in June.

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More capital market reforms on the horizon

Under its new leadership, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains committed to implementing reforms that will further enhance the ease of doing business in the Philippines and deepen the capital market.

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Rules curbing online gaming risks out soon

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is set to issue a circular mandating that banks and electronic money issuers bolster protection for their digital platform users against online gambling risks.

1 mins

PH debt inches closer to ₱17 trillion

The national government's outstanding debt reached P16.92 trillion in May, setting a new record high as it neared the P17-trillion mark, from P16.75 trillion at end-April.

2 mins

Changing investment landscape

A couple of months before the much-anticipated Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA) took effect, my friend Carmen got in touch about a five-year-plus-one placement offered by a publicly listed universal bank, promising a pretty good yield.

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Empowering underprivileged youth with technical education

Isuzu Heart and Smile Project marks 17 years with new graduate milestone

2 mins

More to the ultra-functional Avanza than meets the eye

Toyota Avanza 1.5 G CVT

3 mins

Winning financial bid awaited to privatize CBK

Aboitiz Power Corp.’s (Aboitiz-Power) renewable energy (RE) arm and Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) are bidding for the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan Hydroelectric Power Plants (CBK HEPP), according to the state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM).

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Potato Corner scaling global expansion in Laos, Taiwan

Po family-led restaurant group Shakey’s Pizza Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) is expanding its Potato Corner kiosk business to Taiwan and Laos, tapping into the more substantial growth potential in the overseas market, particularly in Asia.

1 mins

Biofilm on Cebuano future saint readied

Remember Cine Suerte Productions, maker of classic films like Karnal and Cain at Abel?

2 mins

Maris Racal says 'Incognito' has saved her

Kapamilya actress Maris Racal shared her heartfelt appreciation for the captivating series 'Incognito,' revealing that it played a transformative role in her life.

3 mins

'Si Sol at Si Luna' viewers clamor for more episodes

“Bitin!” That’s the common thread in Puregold Channel’s Si Sol at si Luna comment sections, as followers of the series ask, “Can we have more episodes per week?”

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