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Alice Guo, 3 others found guilty of human trafficking
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and her three co-accused were found guilty on Thursday, Nov. 20, by the Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 167 of qualified human trafficking linked to an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation (POGO) in Tarlac and were sentenced to reclusion perpetua or up to 40 years imprisonment.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Of Reggie and coincidence
Renzied developments in the political arena—the reshuffle and then the denial—have been driving me, and I believe the market as well, nuts, as reflected by the rollercoaster trading in the foreign exchange (forex) and equities.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Int'l film taps beauty and mystery of Manila
For a change, frequent Philippine traveler, singer, and humanitarian Qymira (Leslie Loh in real life) played a different role during her latest visit.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palace won't reveal why Bersamin quit
Malacañang refused to divulge the reason behind the sudden exit of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin from the Cabinet, choosing to keep the matter at rest.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Where Filipino beauty takes center stage
The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio is a curated hub of homegrown Filipino beauty brands
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star
NASA unveiled closeup pictures on Wednesday, Nov. 19, of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A fashion state of mind
From wonder to rebellion, Bang Pineda shows streetwear as more than clothing
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ICC summarizes court orders, rulings on Duterte
The Pre-Trial Chamber I (PTC I) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) released a summary of decisions and orders issued by way of email on the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte to the Office of the Prosecution, the Office of Public Counsel for Victims, and the defense team.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Destinator debuts as Mitsubishi's latest seven-seat offering
Raising the bar for family crossovers
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BOP deficit narrows at end-Oct.
Despite hitting an eight-month high in October, the Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) position remained at a yawning deficit in the first 10 months at $4.61 billion, a full swing from a surplus of $4.39 billion in the same period last year.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lily Franky reflects on aging, cherished friendships in PH
Renowned Japanese actor and illustrator Lily Franky graced the shores of the Philippines to promote his latest cinematic endeavor, \"Diamonds in the Sand,\" a compelling entry in the 2025 QCinema International Film Festival.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Big challenge for Pinay bets
Gymnasts brace for uphill climb in junior championships
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SEC proposes eased REIT rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued for public comment its draft amendments to the rules governing real estate investment trusts (REITs), expanding the list of allowable assets and relaxing limitations on public ownership and the reinvestment period.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Training intensifies
The Gilas Pilipinas training for the first window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers intensifies as the players open camp at the Inspire Sports Academy on Friday, Nov. 21.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko raises alarm over worsening mental health of young Manileños
Manila Mayor Francisco \"Isko Moreno\" Domagoso raised alarm over the worsening mental health of young Manileños and reminded the public to always be kind to others on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
South Korean ferry carrying about 270 people runs aground and injures 3
A South Korean ferry carrying nearly 270 people ran aground on rocks off the country's southwest coast on Wednesday, leaving three with minor injuries, the coast guard said.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Private appraisal of PBBM assets defended
Malacañang said that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s move to include a private appraisal of his assets in his latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) was a deliberate effort to provide more transparency.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Racelis claims Mini ROK title
The 2025 Philippine karting season has concluded with a remarkable story of triumph and tenacity, with young racing prodigy Antonio \"Anton\" Racelis claiming the championship of the Mini ROK Expert Class.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippine delegation praised for defending farmers, tobacco-reliant communities at WHO FCTC talks
The Philippine delegation to the ongoing 11th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) received strong praise from farmer groups and advocates for asserting the country's sovereign right to assess proposed measures in accordance with national priorities and capacities-particularly where these measures could affect rural livelihoods and tobacco-growing communities.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Newsrooms of the future
One of the most compelling sessions at the recent World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) Asian Leaders Summit in Singapore came from Dr. Mario Garcia, the Cuban-American design titan whose fingerprints are on some of the world’s most influential newsrooms.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOLE expands livelihood, emergency work aid to 445,543 beneficiaries
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) assisted a total of 445,543 Filipinos with livelihood support and emergency work opportunities under the Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP) in the third quarter of this year.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
8 foreign scammers nabbed
Eight foreigners have been arrested in an alleged scam hub in Bacoor City, Cavite province, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Thursday, Nov. 20.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BARMM officials back Marcos leadership
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua and five governors have expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as he confronts “one of the country’s most persistent challenges in corruption.”
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Avaricio fights back
Chanelle Avaricio took up the cudgels for the embattled Ladies Philippine Golf Tour delegation, delivering a gritty one-under-par 71 in Thursday's second round of the Party Golfers Ladies Open at the wind-whipped Lily Golf and Country Club in Hsinchu.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Slightly faster Q4 growth seen
The country’s economic growth rate is expected to reach 5.1 percent in 2025 and 5.3 percent in 2026, while the recent reshuffling of the Marcos Jr. administration’s economic team is viewed as a good move, according to University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) senior economist Victor A. Abola.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
E-commerce boom faces growth hurdles
While local consumers are increasingly preferring digital payments and online shopping, market research group Blackbox Research warns that logistics bottlenecks and regulatory gaps continue to hold back e-commerce growth in the Philippines.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why states must give young people the capacity to research Al
If artificial intelligence now shapes how we learn, diagnose, farm, build, and govern, then the capacity to understand and improve it cannot be confined to a handful of well funded laboratories or private platforms.
4 min |
November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Filipina5 begin quest in futsal worlds
The Philippine women's futsal team embarks on its quest for glory when it battles Poland in the opener of the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup which kicks off at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City Friday, Nov. 21.
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November 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH must move aggressively as US eases agri tariff policy
The recent decision of the United States to exempt more than $1 billion worth of Philippine agricultural exports from the previously imposed 19-percent reciprocal tariff is a rare opportunity for a sector long constrained by structural inefficiencies, chronic underinvestment, and policy drift. For once, global conditions have aligned in Manila's favor. The question now is whether the government, the private sector, and farmers themselves can turn this opportunity into sustained, transformative progress.
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