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A crucial election
The coming May elections for local chief executives are going to be an important one. This is because we will choose leaders who will oversee more resources as a result of the Garcia-Mandanas ruling of the Supreme Court in 2018.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
I have seen the Lord
John’s Gospel presents Mary Magdalene as the one to have first seen the risen Christ.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israeli probe finds 'professional failures' in killings of 15 Palestinian medics
An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said Sunday it found a chain of “professional failures” and a deputy commander has been fired.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Reinforcing UHC economic gains
When Republic Act No. 11223 was enacted in February 2019, it was hailed as a landmark achievement in Philippine public health policy. Also known as the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, the law carried the promise that every Filipino would have equitable access to quality and affordable health services without facing financial hardship. Its vision was ambitious yet it proved to be timely as the nation faced the crisis brought by the pandemic a year later.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
POPE FRANCIS
FIRST LATIN-AMERICAN PONTIFF DIES AT 88
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Policy overhaul needed to attract green funds
To advance climate-resilient, sustainable cities in the Philippines, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is urging the government to put in place an integrated and centralized framework that would attract green private investments.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen's capital
U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s capital killed 12 people and wounded 30 others, the Houthi rebels said early Monday.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Easter is also a time to help the hungry and needy
The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the crown jewel of the Christian liturgical calendar. It is on Easter that the message of renewed hope, of life conquering death, reverberates more profoundly.
3 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Remembering Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines
Pope Francis not only captivated the minds and hearts of millions of Filipinos when he set foot in the Philippines in 2015 but also through the power of his words.
5 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trust as the bedrock of journalism: Manila Bulletin's commitment
In a recently released opinion poll conducted by Tangere, the Manila Bulletin emerged as the most trusted broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines, garnering a trust rating of 39 percent. At a time when misinformation and disinformation continue to spread rapidly on social media platforms, this affirmation of public trust is more than just a commendation—it is a reaffirmation of journalism's vital role in our democracy.
2 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Go, admin bets lead the way in SWS senatorial survey
Just a month before the May 12 elections, nine candidates from the administration’s senatorial slate Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas are leading the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) voter preference survey conducted from April 11 to 15.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88 :
“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,” Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, said in an announcement.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
‘Sinners’ tops North American box office
Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler's \"Sinners,\" led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
2 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NEUROMAP PH project for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has introduced the Neuroimaging Technologies for Improved Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Conditions in the Philippines (NEUROMAP PH) project. It aims to enhance early detection and treatment of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, through innovative brain imaging technologies.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara: Endorsing PDP bets, Villar, Imee means unity for PH
Vice President Sara Duterte defended her endorsement of Senator Imee Marcos and Las Piñas City Rep. Camille Villar for senator in the upcoming May midterm polls, saying that together with her father's Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) bets, they would unite the country.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cagulangan, Suwon punch semis ticket
JD Cagulangan provided the support, while Heo Hoon delivered the dagger as the Suwon KT Sonicboom escaped the SJ Belangel-led Daegu KOGAS Pegasus, 78-76, to punch their semifinal ticket in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Sunday, April 20.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ship runs aground in Bohol; 506 passengers rescued
A potential grim maritime accident was averted during the Holy Week thanks to the quick response of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel who rescued 506 passengers from a passenger ship that ran aground off Jagna Port in Bohol.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Spring' cleaning
For the past 20 years or so, we haven't joined the mad rush during Holy Week when people drive or fly out of Metro Manila like lemmings jumping off a cliff.
3 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The Swiss Embassy highlights key priorities and initiatives during media briefing
The Swiss Embassy in the Philippines held its annual Media and Press Evening recently to celebrate and strengthen its ongoing collaboration with members of the media. Held at the Swiss ambassador’s residence, the event gathered journalists, editors, and representatives from various media outlets for an evening of dialogue, appreciation, and forward-looking conversation.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd: Private schools may adopt June 16 school opening
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, April 21, said private schools that offer basic education may adopt the school opening set for public schools in June.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sarines, Suzuki target repeat wins
Consistency will be Lisa Sarines' key weapon as she aims for a second straight victory in the Luzon Series of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour, which resumes Tuesday, April 22, with the ICTSI Sherwood Hills JPGT Championship in Trece Martires, Cavite.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Celtics humble Magic
As the Celtics were taking control of their playoff opener against the Orlando Magic, Boston's best player was on his back in pain and tugging at his wrist.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Occidental Mindoro governor halts dredging operations after ship sinking
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo B. Gadiano on Monday, April 21, temporarily stopped sand-dredging operations in the sea of Rizal town after a vessel capsized last April 15 that resulted into the death of at least nine crew members.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Celebrating Greek National Day and 75 years of Greece-Philippines relations
The Embassy of Greece in Manila, Philippines, treated guests to a glimpse of Hellenic culture during the recent reception of the National Day of Greece held in Fairmont Hotel Makati. Ambassador Ioannis Pediotis, together with his wife Aliki Pappas, led the celebration, which also coincides with the 75 years of diplomatic relations between Greece and the Philippines.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PDIC sweetens loan settlement
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has enhanced and extended its closed bank loan incentive program (CLIP) in 2025 to enable more borrowers from closed banks to manage their debts and avoid foreclosure.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Woman caught with ₱3,400 shabu stashed in pants
A 41-year-old woman was arrested by authorities after she was caught with a sachet of suspected shabu worth P3,400 during a visit to her live-in partner at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facility in Barangay 2, Victorias City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, April 20.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fire hits convenience store in Alabang mall
A fire hit a convenience store inside a mall in Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa on April 21, causing P400,000 in damages.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Eala-Swiatek rematch looms
Filipina ace begins big test in Madrid; Polish star Iga waits in 2nd round
1 min |
April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bulacan cops arrest wanted woman for illegal recruitment, human trafficking
A woman wanted for human trafficking and large-scale illegal recruitment was arrested by operatives of the Bulacan Police Provincial Office (PPO) and Central Luzon police while lighting a candle inside a church in Bulacan on Black Saturday, April 19.
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April 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an 'impression of a ceasefire' as attacks continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Sunday of creating a false appearance of honoring an Easter ceasefire, saying Moscow continued to launch attacks after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral temporary truce.
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