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Tempo - August 22, 2025

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Publisher: Manila-Bulletin-Publishing-Company

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

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In this issue

HEIST TRAIL

Woman shot dead in Manila

A woman, reportedly known to occasionally serve as a police asset, was shot dead by an unidentified assailant on Lope De Vega Street in Barangay 312, Sta. Cruz, Manila, at around 1 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21.

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Two suspects in viral wire theft video nabbed in Tondo

Two men caught on a viral video stealing a roll of high-quality wire from a moving Isuzu Elf truck along Road 10 (R-10) in Tondo, Manila, were arrested Wednesday, August 20, while engaged in illegal gambling.

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Hail, favored one!

Gospel + Lk 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.

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Time to bridge the political divide

President Marcos marked the 42nd death anniversary of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on Aug. 21, 2025, with a call for reflection and reconciliation. This is a courageous and overdue step toward healing a nation long fractured by the historical rift between the Marcos and Aquino clans. Yet words, however well-intentioned, must be followed by meaningful action.

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PNP TO SET UP SEXTORTION HELPLINE

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is developing measures to establish a specialized hotline for individuals being blackmailed through sextortion.

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Help desks set up for Koreans targeted by crime syndicates

The Philippine Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) launched help desks in areas with large Korean communities across the country, following an appeal from the Korean Embassy to ensure the safety of its citizens.

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220 arrested in 24-hour anti-crime operation in Metro Manila

Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) arrested a total of 220 people in a 24-hour crackdown against drug pushers, wanted persons and even violators of local ordinances in Metro Manila.

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Ex-mayoral bet nabbed for syndicated estafa

A former mayoral candidate in Escalante City, Negros Occidental, was recently arrested in Barangay Mabini, Escalante City, for multiple counts of syndicated estafa.

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No official US extradition request yet for Quiboloy - DOJ

The Department of Justice (DOJ) insisted on Thursday, Aug. 21, that it has not received any formal extradition request from the United States government concerning Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo C. Quiboloy.

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2 PDLs earn college degrees from Pangasinan State U

Two persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have successfully graduated from Pangasinan State University (PSU) through its Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).

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ICC ASKED TO FREE DUTERTE AHEAD OF SEPT. 23 HEARING

The camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte has renewed its appeal to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his interim release, ahead of his scheduled confirmation hearing in The Hague on Sept. 23.

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LTO probes 19 motorcycle owners in illegal Bulacan exhibition show

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) summoned the owners of the 19 motorcycles that were impounded by the local police following an operation in Bulacan over reports of illegal racing and exhibition along a bypass road in San Rafael town.

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Santa Claus Village

Santa's elves start early in Germany.

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MUNTIK NA

Close to perfect ang description ni Zoren Legaspi sa pamilya nila ni Carmina Villarroel.

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Kris Aquino appeals: 'Wag kayong sumuko'

For Kris Aquino, every day feels like another battle for her life.

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Clearing the air

Maine Mendoza has broken her silence on the buzz surrounding her viral revelation that she once fell in love with her former love team partner and Kalyeserye costar, Alden Richards.

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When Sofia met Jenna

Nag-trending ang Sparkle Next Gen Leading Lady Sofia Pablo dahil personal niyang nakilala ang cast ng Netflix series na “Wednesday” sa Sydney, Australia.

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BIG SEVEN

ABS-CBN announced its lineup of seven new titles, particularly five television shows and two movies, which promise to excite viewers in the coming months.

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Alas star Nitura out to wow Cebu fans

Adamson gets an early acid test when it takes on the dangerous University of San Carlos as the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Cebu Leg unfolds Friday at the Mandaue Sports Complex here.

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Arcillas jr netfest on today

Fresh from their dominant performances last week, rising tennis stars Jonathan Higa and Julio Naredo look to extend their winning streaks as they headline the Mayor Arlene Arcillas National Juniors Tennis Championships, which got under way Thursday at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex.

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Wushu bets bag 14 golds in China tiff

The Philippine wushu team turned heads after bagging 14 gold medals in the 2025 Emei Cup: Chengdu International Wushu Championships in Sichuan province in China recently.

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