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Manila Bulletin
Tanduay targets Nordic rum drinkers
Tanduay Distillers Inc., the spirits unit of billionaire Lucio Tan’s conglomerate, is expanding its European presence through a distribution agreement in Denmark as it seeks to capture the growing regional appetite for premium rum.
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
20 years of uplifting the real estate industry in Asia
From a single-country event, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards has grown to become the \"gold standard\" and the largest, most respected real estate awards series in Asia-Pacific.
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump's expanded travel ban hits Africa hardest but reactions are muted
Africa has been the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s decision to add 20 countries to a list of travel restrictions but reactions on the continent of some 1.5 billion people were largely muted on Wednesday as affected nations mulled the implications of the measure and their next moves.
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't agencies told to observe austerity this Christmas
Malacañang has directed all national government agencies and State-run institutions to observe austerity measures during the Christmas season, citing the need for prudent use of public funds amid recent natural disasters and ongoing recovery efforts.
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Jackson steers Grizz past Wolves
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead a balanced scoring attack and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-110, on Wednesday night, Dec. 17.
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Donaire loses to Japanese
Nonito Donaire suffered a split decision loss to hometown bet and reigning World Boxing Association bantamweight champion Seiya Tsutsumi in their bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo Japan Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ratification of ₱6.793-T budget set for Dec. 29
House Committee on Appropriations Chairperson Nueva Ecija 1st District Rep. Mikaela Angela “Mika” Suansing and Senate Committee on Finance Chairperson Senator Sherwin Gatchalian jointly announced the timetable before dawn on Thursday, Dec. 18, just minutes after concluding the bicam hearings on the ₱6.793-trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB).
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Queens of SEAG football
Filipinas show nerves of steel in women's finals
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP moves toward 24/7 payments
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is proposing to extend the operating hours of its large-value payment system to near 24/7, seeking to bridge the gap with global peers and reduce settlement risks for digital transactions.
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd probes alleged child abuse case involving teacher in Tondo, Manila
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, December 18, said it has launched an investigation into an alleged case of child abuse involving a public school teacher in Tondo, Manila, reaffirming its strict zero-tolerance policy against violence or abuse toward learners.
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Filipino excellence on the global stage: Robinsons Land Corporation's landmark win
Even amid uncertainty, the Philippine real estate market continues to show quiet strength and long-term promise.
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd, mayors' collaboration to cut delays in classroom construction 1◄
Speaking at a forum with M4GG, Angara highlighted the crucial role of LGUs in implementing DepEd's ambitious school infrastructure program, which has a P85.4 billion allocation approved by the Senate for the construction and completion of around 24,500 classrooms nationwide.
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December 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko launches 'Bilis Kilos' Action Center
The Bilis Kilos Action Center was officially opened and launched at the main entrance of Manila City Hall, across SM City Manila, as part of the City Government of Manila's continuing efforts to strengthen its system for the prompt reception and resolution of public concerns.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos to promoted PNP generals: Higher rank means higher accountability, not privilege
President Marcos reminded newly promoted Philippine National Police (PNP) generals that elevation in rank comes with greater accountability, stressing that leadership is measured not by authority but by how officers uphold public trust and the rule of law.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pag-IBIG Fund rewards members in year-end raffle draws with prizes of up to P500,000
Pag-IBIG Fund held the year-end grand draws of its One-Plus-One Raffle Promo and Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) Loan-to-Win Raffle Promo on Dec. 16 in Makati City, with winners receiving prizes of up to P500,000.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Optimism grows, mobility fears rise
Forty percent of Filipinos believe the economy has improved this year-the largest share of any sentiment group-yet a growing number of middle-class individuals expect to slip down the socioeconomic ladder over the next five years.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
House approves estate tax amnesty extension bill
The House of Representatives has comfortably passed on third and final reading the proposed law seeking to extend the coverage and period of availment of the Estate Tax Amnesty Program.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Reenacted budget good, but not an option - Palace
While Malacañang agreed that the proposal of Senator Panfilo Lacson to opt with a reenacted budget rather than a graft-ridden one was a good suggestion, it is not an option as President Marcos remains confident there is still ample time to pass the proposed 2026 national budget.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Peso, EM currencies seen under pressure
The Philippine peso and its emerging-market (EM) peers are expected to retreat against the United States (US) dollar as widening current account deficits leave several economies vulnerable to currency adjustments, according to Capital Economics.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Banks trim Q3 property exposure
Philippine banks' exposure to the property sector eased slightly in the third quarter as lenders maintained a cautious stance despite signs of recovery in Metro Manila's condominium market.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by sweeping limits announced earlier this year on who can travel and emigrate to the U.S.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Anthony Taberna on
Renowned broadcaster Anthony Taberna highlighted the surge of fake news in today's media landscape, emphasizing the crucial need for \"instant journalists\" to take responsibility and accountability for their reporting.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Archers exact revenge on Maroons to claim 11th UAAP title
Paint the town green.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Triathlon, esports lead four-gold haul as Team PH begins last SEAG push
The Philippine team entered the final stretch of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games with the triathlon squad and Sibol national team leading an early four-gold haul on Wednesday, Dec. 17 here.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Festive Filipino finds
Thoughtful local treasures to give this holiday season
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ilocos Sur emerges as country's top revenue earner; Singson appeals for direct flights to Vigan
Ilocos Sur was acknowledged as the country's top revenue-earning province for 2024, according to the 2024 Annual Financial Report (AFR) from the Commission on Audit (COA.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos extends period for hospitals to file PhilHealth claims to 120 days
Malacañang said President Marcos has ordered the extension of the filing period for hospital reimbursement claims to 120 days, a move aimed at easing delays in PhilHealth payments and helping health facilities recover denied claims.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
At the edge of the sea, a Filipino table
At South Palms Panglao MGallery, Chef Bettina Arguelles opens Tiya's House with a degustación rooted in regional flavors, memory, and place
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Joseph, son of David
In 2020, the Church celebrated the Year of St. Joseph to mark the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.
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December 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Moment of truth
Eala faces big test vs Thai bet in singles finals
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