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Manila Bulletin - July 7, 2025

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In this issue

Marcos: ‘Benteng Bigas’ here to stay DSWD allocates P3 B for calamity response DepEd ends mandatory use of Mother Tongue in PH-wide early-grade instruction Texas floods leave at least 51 dead; 27 girls missing

DSWD allocates P3 B for calamity response

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allocated P3 billion in standby funds to support local government units (LGUs) and communities affected by disasters this year.

1 mins

Marcos: 'Benteng Bigas' here to stay

President Marcos reaffirmed that the government's P20 per kilo rice program, dubbed \"Benteng Bigas, Meron Na\", is not a one-off rollout, but a sustainable initiative that will expand nationwide with the support of local government units.

2 mins

Texas floods leave at least 51 dead; 27 girls missing

Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris Saturday in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors, including 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was slammed with a wall of water in a historic flash flood.

4 mins

DepEd ends mandatory use of Mother Tongue in PH-wide early-grade instruction

The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a major policy shift on the medium of instruction (MOI) for Kindergarten to Grade 3, officially ending the mandatory use of the Mother Tongue in early-grade instruction nationwide.

2 mins

Antipolo parish declared a national shrine

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has elevated the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Antipolo City to the status of a national shrine.

1 mins

It's time to serve, PBBM tells newly elected officials

President Marcos has called on newly sworn-in national and local officials to move beyond politics and focus on public service as he highlighted the importance of local governments in the administration's efforts to improve the lives of Filipinos.

1 mins

Trough of 'Bising', 'habagat to bring more rains

Scattered rain showers are expected in parts of extreme Northern Luzon due to the trough or extension of Typhoon “Danas” (formerly “Bising”), while the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to affect much of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, July 6.

1 mins

Duterte, ex-wife reunite at The Hague

Former President Rodrigo Duterte and ex-wife Elizabeth Zimmerman had an emotional reunion on Friday afternoon, July 4, at the International Criminal Court detention center at The Hague in the Netherlands.

1 mins

Tawilis, other fish in Taal Lake safe to eat - BFAR

Authorities assured that the popular sardine tawilis and other types of fish found in Taal Lake are safe for human consumption following a whistleblower's claim that the bodies of missing “sabungeros” (cockfighting afficionados) were dumped there.

1 mins

₱500-M shabu recovered in Central Visayas

Shabu valued at more than ₱500 million was seized in the past six months in Central Visayas.

1 mins

Teenage student bullied, injured in Basilan; 2 schoolmates under custody

Victim mauled when he refused suspects' offer to smoke

2 mins

Your faith has saved you

Matthew breaks the narrative of the raising to life of the synagogue official’s daughter with the healing of a woman suffering hemorrhages.

2 mins

Manufacturing: Powerhouse fueling PH economic growth

The June 2025 Standard & Poor's Global report highlights a significant rebound in Philippine manufacturing, signaling renewed investor confidence and stronger domestic and global demand.

2 mins

The Konektadong Pinoy Act is the disruption the Philippines needs

In a country where over 45 percent of barangays remain disconnected from reliable internet, the Konektadong Pinoy Act offers a rare—and necessary—break from the status quo.

2 mins

MNLF transformation program

The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has certainly gone a long way since Professor Nur Misuari decided to leave behind the academic community in the 1970s to form the group that would wage a decades-long armed struggle.

4 mins

China's emerging events and how they affect national security

China is seen as a future global power, but many view China now as struggling with internal issues.

3 mins

Reimagining finance, rebuilding justice

Last June 27 to 28, I had the privilege of attending Social Business Day (SBD) 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by the Yunus Centre in collaboration with the Grameen Group, the event gathered over 1,000 participants from 36 countries. Attended by leaders in microfinance, healthcare, digital innovation, and youth empowerment, it was more than just a conference; it was a global call to action for building a world that is not only sustainable, but just.

3 mins

Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90

The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been living in exile since fleeing Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959.

1 mins

Khamenei makes first public appearance since war started

Iran' s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.

2 mins

A boy in Gaza with brain damage fights for his life amid blockade

It's as if the whole weight of Israel's war in Gaza has fallen on Amr al-Hams.

3 mins

Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board

Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France's Bishop Thibault Verny to head the Vatican's child protection advisory commission on Saturday.

2 mins

Gov't starts distributing 20 per kilo rice to 'Walang Gutom' beneficiaries

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will begin offering P20 per kilo of rice to beneficiaries of its “Walang Gutom Program” (WGP) starting on Monday, July 7.

1 mins

Djokovic joins '100 club'

Serbian star reaches new milestone, advances to 4th round

1 mins

Centeno hangs tough in quarters

Chezka Centeno showed grit and composure under pressure to edge Chinese Taipei’s Wei Tzu-Chien, 8-7, and advance to the semifinals of the 2025 Oneida WPA Women's 8-Ball World Championship in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Sunday, July 6.

1 mins

Mangin banners PH jins in Korea

Reigning world junior champion Tachiana Keizha Mangin and Tokyo Olympian Kurt Bryan Barbosa banner a strong SMART/MVPSF Philippine taekwondo team that will compete in two tournaments in South Korea from July 9 to 17.

1 mins

5150 sparks triathlon fever in Panglao

Panglao Island comes alive once again as the Sun Life 5150 Bohol returns for another exhilarating showcase of speed, power and endurance, with nearly a thousand athletes set to compete across various age-group divisions and the overall championship.

1 mins

Inflation below target, BSP to cut rates anew

Private sector economists believe the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has room for two more cuts in key borrowing rates, following four straight months of inflation staying below the government's target band of two to four percent, and amid continued risks of economic underperformance.

2 mins

PPP eyed for Agus-Pulangi rehab

After the successful bidding to privatize the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plants, the government and private-sector players may next look forward to another public-private partnership (PPP) in rehabilitating the decades-old Agus-Pulangi hydropower complex in Mindanao.

2 mins

Globe to open largest PH data center in Q3

Telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc. is set to launch the country's largest data center in the third quarter of the year, as it bolsters its network capacity to accommodate the growing demand from hyperscalers and artificial intelligence (AI).

1 mins

Peso 'advantaged' by low trade exposure

With the return of United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariffs on the horizon, the Philippine peso may be advantaged by the economy's relatively less exposure to global trade, according to Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd.

2 mins

People driving HSBC Philippines for 150 years and beyond

In a constantly evolving financial landscape, the strength of an organization lies not just in its systems or strategies—but in the people who shape its purpose and progress

5 mins

150K Filipinos ditch cigarettes

The Philippines is steadily advancing toward the global goal of shifting from cigarettes to smoke-free alternatives, with nearly 150,000 users having already made the switch.

1 mins

Marcos slashes debt payments by P5I7 billion

Despite some improvements in the national government’s debt payments in May, over half a trillion pesos was still slashed from total payments in the first five months of the year, resulting in a 42.4 percent decline by end-May.

2 mins

AboitizPower to bid in next GEA

Aboitiz Power Corporation has announced its interest in participating in the Department of Energy's (DOE) fourth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), aiming to significantly expand its renewable energy (RE) portfolio.

1 mins

14 power plants poised to go live

The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) announced that several new power plants, including both renewable and conventional energy facilities, are expected to come online in the second half of 2025.

1 mins

SEC moves to slash red tape, fees following Marcos’ order

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vows to comply with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to streamline its processes, aligning with the Marcos administration’s vision of an inclusive and efficient capital market that can help pave the way for a financially secure future for Filipinos.

1 mins

How Samsung turns chores into cheers

Samsung unveils the AI-powered home that works for you

5 mins

U.S. healthcare firm launches virtual nursing hub in the country

Medical Solutions and Worldwide HealthStaff Solutions, through its subsidiary Worldwide Resource Solutions (WWRS), has officially launched its first virtual nursing and remote patient sitting hub in the Philippines — a pioneering move that could reshape how care is delivered globally.

2 mins

AirAsia adds 70 Airbus jets

Malaysia-based AirAsia, one of Asia's leading low-cost carriers, is expanding its fleet with 70 new aircraft to meet the demand of its global ambitions, enhancing the Philippines' connectivity to new destinations while maintaining budget-friendly fares.

1 mins

PBB's 'Kuya' gives first interview in 20 years

Award-winning broadcast journalist Rico Hizon got a scoop when he interviewed the man behind the voice straight from the heart of the most famous house in the country: the iconic Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) home in Quezon City.