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Manila Bulletin
Undocumented OFWs in Saudi urged to avail of 6-month amnesty
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has urged undocumented overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia, particularly domestic workers tagged as “runaways” or “huroob,” to avail themselves of a six-month amnesty that allows them to legalize their status or return home without penalties.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rubio, other top NATO diplomats meet in Turkey ahead of possible Ukraine-Russia talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his NATO counterparts meet in Turkey on Thursday to prepare a pivotal summit of alliance leaders next month that will set the course for future European security as America focuses on challenges elsewhere.
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May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Democratizing AI: A call for digital liberation
I have long warned that AI’s rapid advancement could parallel historical patterns of colonization. If AI truly represents a black swan event—a disruptive moment in history—then we must confront what happens when 99 percent of the world’s languages are left behind. This is far more than a linguistic concern; it strikes at the heart of accessibility, representation, and digital equity. If we do not change who leads AI development, we risk inaugurating a new era of digital colonization, where only a privileged few command the tools to shape tomorrow.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The need for a Transport Safety Investigation Group
The past month has been quite horrific for transport safety with several high-profile incidents making the news.
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump appeals for Qatar's help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear program
President Donald Trump urged Qatar on Wednesday to use its influence over Iran to persuade the country's leadership to reach an agreement with the U.S. to dial back its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tenacious Bulldogs
Familiarity, strong bond keys to NU's success
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
2 dead, 5 injured in Caloocan fire
Two people, including a 16-year-old girl and a 62-year-old man, died in a fire that broke out at a residential area in Barangay 81, Caloocan City on Wednesday, April 14.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
AboitizPower's upcycling helps infrastructure development in Bataan
AboitizPower's GMEC power plant plays a key role in numerous sustainable infrastructure buildings in the province
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
12% VAT on digital services to hike telemedicine rates
Telemedicine rates would also likely rise due to the collection of the 12-percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) on digital services to be implemented by the government, according to the tax advisory firm KPMG.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Shoppers return to brands as inflation cools
As inflation continues to ease, the Gokongwei Group’s food and beverage unit, Universal Robina Corp. (URC), reported that consumers are now less likely to purchase cheaper alternatives to their preferred products.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal's work
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has lost access to his email, and his bank accounts have been frozen.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Maria Ozawa reveals exciting career move, newfound love
International star and entrepreneur Maria Ozawa is excited to explore various thrilling opportunities in the Philippines.
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Economic reforms seen to continue
Economic reforms are expected to proceed, even as the political noise amplified by the midterm election results that \"weakened\" the Marcos administration's hold on power may hamper efforts to enhance public-sector effectiveness, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palace welcomes legitimate opposition
The Marcos administration remains confident in its mandate following the midterm elections, emphasizing that while legitimate opposition is welcome, those working solely to derail government efforts will be dealt with accordingly, Malacañang said.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DMCI Holdings profit drops
DMCI Holdings Inc. of the Consunji family reported strong growth in its residential, mining, and water businesses in the first quarter of 2025, but this was offset by its coal, construction, and cement units.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo XIV is back on social media, with a message of peace
Pope Leo XIV has taken over the Vatican's official social media handles, with a first Instagram post on Tuesday repeating the first words he said to the world as pope: “Peace be with you all!”
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
In one Indian city, reflective paint and bus stop sprinklers offer relief from killer heat
For 20-year-old Mayank Yadav, riding a crowded bus in the summer months in this western Indian city can be like sitting in an oven. That makes it a treat when he steps off and into a bus stop outfitted with sprinklers that bathe overheated commuters in a cooling mist.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Celebrating the pillar of society on International Day of Families
Each year on May 15, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Families—a moment not just for global awareness but for nations to reflect on the enduring strength of familial bonds.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Laurel demands project results
Officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) are urged to fast-track the implementation of its high-profile projects, such as the P20-per-kilo rice program, to meet the expectations earlier set by Congress, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Upsets galore in House races
Upset victories and unexpected outcomes in the race for seats in the House of Representatives make Philippine elections the gripping political theater that it is.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rapper arrested for loose guns
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested rapper Rovi, popularly known as “Slick One,” a former member of the local singing group Breezy Boys, for allegedly selling loose firearms in a buy-bust operation in Malabon City.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Demystifying and humanizing Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV is the sixth pope I have known throughout my life. Thanks to social media, and to his being the first American Pope, he could well become the most well-known Pope of the modern era. Social media posts on the new Pope have proliferated on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, giving the world a vivid view of his daily activities.
4 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No slave is greater than his master
The international bestseller Tortured for Christ has inspired many to pray for the missionaries who go out of their way to witness to their faith in Christ “in season and out of season.”
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BTr to offer RTBs, GBonds in 2025
The issuance of GBonds, a variant of retail treasury bonds (RTBs), through e-wallet GCash by the national government has been postponed from December last year to the second half of 2025.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Vico on calls for him to run for higher office: Wala po akong balak
Reelected Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said he has no plan to run for higher office following his landslide victory against his rivals in the recently concluded May midterm elections.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Charges may be filed vs persons linked to sand dumping in WPS
Persons involved in dredging sand from the country's coastlines and then dumping them in reclamation projects in the West Philippine Sea may face charges for violating two laws-the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Philippine Mining Act, Malacañang said.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Solaire North boosts Bloomberry gaming revenue
The table has turned for billionaire Enrique K. Razon’s integrated gaming resorts owner and operator Bloomberry Resorts Corp., as gains from Solaire North have put it back on a growth trajectory even before the launch of its new online gaming platform.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No partial proclamation of winning senators
EU observers: Vote-buying endemic, well-entrenched
5 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NBI nets P54-M fake products
More than P54-million worth of alleged counterfeit products bearing known brands have been seized by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) during operations in three Metro Manila cities.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Newly elected local execs urged to support P20 rice program
Malacañang has called on newly elected local officials to support the continued implementation of President Marcos' “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” program, as P20 per kilo rice becomes available in more Kadiwa centers nationwide.
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