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Slightly radioactive Fukushima soil to be used in prime minister's flower beds
Japan said Tuesday it plans to use some slightly radioactive soil stored near the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on flower beds at Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's office to show it is safe to reuse.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd ramps up preparations for coming school year
With School Year (SY) 2025-2026 set to begin on June 16, the Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up efforts to address infrastructure backlogs, hire new teachers, and implement curriculum reforms amid persistent challenges in the Philippine education system.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
La Union spearheads recycling program
The provincial government of La Union, through the Provincial Government-Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO), recently spearheaded the Trash to Goods recycling program in partnership with Hope Business for Good and Century Tuna at the La Union Convention Center here.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cholera kills 170 in Sudan
A new cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 172 people and sickened more than 2,500 over the past week, authorities said Tuesday as a leading medical group warned that the country's existing health facilities were unable to cope with the surge of patients.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Suzuki Auto Sta. Rosa inaugurated
Suzuki Philippines, in partnership with MG Gateway Mantrade Corporation, proudly inaugurated Suzuki Auto Sta. Rosa, marking a significant milestone in their shared commitment to bring reliable mobility solutions closer to Filipino families and businesses.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Elecktra: When hate just isn't enough
At the Mirror Studio (5th floor) in Poblacion this weekend, there's an interesting adaptation of Elecktra, the Greek tragedy by Sophocles. Electra is one of the rare surviving plays of Sophocles, and it's an example of classic Greek theater.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Borongan under state of calamity due to ASF
The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Borongan City in Eastern Samar has passed a resolution declaring a state of calamity following the surge of African Swine Fever (ASF) cases in the city.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
When the PH flag takes a husband's place at home
For widows of fallen soldiers, the flag is not just a national emblem. It is memory, mourning, and meaning-stitched into every fold.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A sweet new take from a classic favorite: Discover Goldilocks' Mango Empress Cake
When it comes to cakes that feel like home, Goldilocks has long been a trusted name for generations of Filipinos.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A seat at Chef Sau's table: Hosting with heart and the Martha Stewart touch
Chef Sau del Rosario brings Filipino warmth and French finesse to home entertaining with Martha Stewart pieces from SM Home at SM Store
3 min |
May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A journey of food, family, and jet lag
A vacation that begins with United Airlines and ends with the best steak—and the best company
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cops release sketch of suspect in Zamboanga City double murder
Police here released on Tuesday, May 27, a composite sketch of one of the suspects in the killing of two civilians here on Monday.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
AFP has yet to convene court martial to tackle reported PAF rape case
Four months after an alleged rape incident involving a Philippine Air Force (PAF) major general, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has yet to convene a general court martial (GCM) to determine the guilt of the ranking official, but a military spokesperson explained that it was because due process is being observed.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
RE to power 18% emission drop in PH
The massive scale renewable energy (RE) investments being cornered by the Philippine government will drastically reduce the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of the power industry by 18.34 percent around 2030, which is the timeframe when the country will hit strike on the first major milestone of its energy transition warpath, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Exemption for seniors from EDSA odd-even scheme sought
A lawmaker on Wednesday, May 28, asked the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to exempt senior citizens from the implementation of the odd-even traffic scheme on EDSA.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Apply/Supply
After PBBM accepted the courtesy resignations of all but the economic managers of his cabinet, he'll have to cast a wide, wide net to form a new team. No need to apply, but how's the supply?
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Solon: K to 12 graduates still not job or college-ready
A House of Representatives leader remains unconvinced by the effectiveness of the K to 12 program, which has been implemented for nearly 13 years already, as graduates remain unqualified for job opportunities as earlier promised.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos: ASEAN must continue to cooperate amid ongoing, future challenges
President Marcos emphasized that the Philippines and the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must continue to work together to navigate ongoing and future geopolitical and economic challenges.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP orders tougher news checks on clients
All Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) have been ordered to strengthen their risk management procedures by integrating the screening of negative news reports—such as fraud, crime, and scandals involving customers—into their customer due diligence and transaction monitoring processes.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The classroom shortage needs a nation's effort
The problem of a shortage in classrooms has been around too long. Every school opening, we read about that and we see photos of overcrowded classrooms and campus open spaces converted into makeshift learning areas.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tacloban braces for truck influx due to new RoRo route
The city government is preparing for the influx of trucks in the downtown area with the upcoming opening of the Tacloban-Amandayehan roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) route given the limited access to the San Juanico Bridge.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Nordic soul, Bangkok heart
At Villa Frantzén, a tasting menu in Bangkok becomes a journey worth flying for
4 min |
May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump moves to cut $100 M in federal contracts for Harvard
The Trump administration asked federal agencies Tuesday to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, intensifying the president's clash with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.
4 min |
May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Canada faces unprecedented dangers as Trump threatens annexation – King Charles
King Charles III said Canada is facing unprecedented challenges in a world that's never been more dangerous as he opened the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday with a speech widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by US President Donald Trump.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The banner we call ours
From revolution to ritual, the Philippine flag carries a nation's memory
4 min |
May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
CebPac leases jets amid seasonal lull
Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific has signed a wet-lease agreement with Flyadeal, the low-cost unit of the Saudia Group, which will see the country's leading budget carrier lease out its aircraft during the anticipated weak period in the third quarter.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cabinet revamp 'not for optics' - Marcos
President Marcos denied that his recent move to revamp his Cabinet was just a political spin.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Iloilo, Iloilo City log 2 monkeypox cases
Health authorities announced on Wednesday, May 28, that this city and the province of Iloilo have two confirmed monkeypox cases, following the release of laboratory results from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) in Muntinlupa City.
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May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Vision 2040: Opposition's dream scenario
Beyond the auspicious outcome of the 2025 midterm elections, the opposition is gearing itself for the next three major electoral battles, namely, the 2028, 2034, and 2040 presidential elections. Adopting a long-term perspective will enable the formulation of a wholistic plan that will span an entire generation.
4 min |
May 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tambalque sizzles
Patrick Tambalque delivered a bogey-free 66 in rain-softened conditions to seize a commanding lead in the boys' 15-18 division of the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Junior PGT Championship here on Wednesday, even as multiple tight contests shaped up across the other categories of the tournament.
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