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Manila Bulletin
Fierce battle looms at Eastridge
As Addie Manhit and the UP-1 squad aim to sustain their momentum following a resounding surge in Round 3 at Pradera Verde, attention also returns to La Salle-1’s Julia Lua, who is expected to return for the final leg of the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tour (ladies division), which fires off Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Eastridge Golf Club in Binangonan, Rizal.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Teenage boy slays mama in Misamis
15-year-old boy allegedly killed his 55-year-old mother after she refused to give him food in Plaridel town, Misamis Occidental province on Friday, Aug. 15, police reported Friday, Aug. 22.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
10 online scammers nabbed
Ten Filipinos have been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in two houses reportedly owned by a foreigner in Bacoor City, Cavite where they were found allegedly engaged in online scam operations.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos welcomes 4 new envoys
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed four newly designated ambassadors to the Philippines, reaffirming the vibrant and robust bilateral ties with their respective countries.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Manila mayor to Rep Chua: Investigate yourself over unauthorized demolition, construction project
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso challenged Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua to reflect on what is right and wrong following the discovery of an unauthorized construction project on a vacant lot owned by the city government on Thursday, Aug. 21.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
I-Land, Inc. and I-Land Residences Sucat earn awards at PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2025
Sustainable property developer I-Land, Inc., widely known as ISOC Land, bagged multiple honors at the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards held at Shangri-La The Fort, where nearly 70 trophies were presented to 30 outstanding developers across the country.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
From 228 to 322: The Philippines’ new biodiversity hotspots
At the 2025 Philippine Biodiversity Symposium in Iloilo City, held from August 12-15, convenors announced a landmark update: the country's official Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) map now features 322 sites, up from 228 previously. This expansion reflects years of scientific work to identify areas of exceptional ecological importance, both within and outside existing legally protected areas.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM Prime defers $1-B REIT listing
Investors eager to buy into the planned real estate investment trust of SM Prime Holdings Inc., a leading integrated property developer in Southeast Asia, will have to wait longer as the $1 billion initial public offering has been deferred to “beyond 2026.”
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Navy sails with ASEAN counterparts
The Philippine Navy (PN) sailed in unison with counterparts from fellow Southeast Asian countries off Penang, Malaysia on Thursday, Aug. 21, to showcase unity and maritime strength.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
China races to build world’s largest solar farm to meet emissions targets
Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be the world's largest solar farm when completed high on a Tibetan plateau. It will cover 610 square kilometers (235 square miles), which is the size of Chicago.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
EEI expands into real estate with 139-hectare land bank
EI Corp. is shifting its business model from a pure-play construction company to an integrated property and infrastructure developer, a move that will see it leverage its 139-hectare land bank for a series of real estate projects.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Oil price increase next week
Higher oil demand and ongoing geopolitical tensions are raising concerns about a potential fuel price spike in the final week of August.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Floods hit Metro Manila again; classes suspended
PAGASA (PAGASA) warned Isang, which made landfall in Aurora Friday morning, and the enhanced habagat will continue to bring moderate to heavy rainfall (50 to 100 millimeters) over several Luzon areas within the next 24 hours.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
House to hold own flood control probe
The House tri-committee (tri-comm) is back in the 20th Congress, this time on a different mission.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SEC fines Villar Land
Villar Land Holdings Corp. and its directors and officers have welcomed the opportunity to explain their side on the issues raised and will respond to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) order in due course.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DICT eyes data hub at Bataan nuclear plant
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is carrying out a study to assess the feasibility of converting the long-mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) into a hyperscale data center.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOE, DICT have billions in unspent funds – DBM
While most government agencies posted a 94-percent utilization rate of their cash allocations in the first seven months of 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) each have over 30 percent in unspent funds.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PAOCC sets up help desks for Koreans
The Philippine Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) launched help desks in areas with large Korean communities around the country following an appeal from the Korean Embassy to ensure the safety of its citizens.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Anti-'epal': Muntinlupa bars names, photos of officials on government projects, programs
The Muntinlupa City government has passed an ordinance that prohibits putting names and photos of local officials on government-funded infrastructures, programs, and projects.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hail, favored one!
In the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, the coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary follows her assumption into heaven.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
R&I maintains stable outlook on PH debt
Japan-based debt watcher Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) has downplayed the Philippines’ debt concerns, affirming the country’s high investmentgrade ‘A-’ credit rating with a stable outlook.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kalinga group hopes using natural dyes will lead to local cotton industry
Im currently in Tabuk, Kalinga as part of Masda Aw, a cultural exchange between Kalinga weavers and Manila creatives.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos honors Ninoy
Reflection, reconciliation pushed
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ilocos Sur prov'l gov't employees on wellness break
The provincial government of Ilocos Sur has scheduled Friday, Aug. 22, as “Day of Rejuvenation” for its employees to enable them to prepare for the week ahead.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Higa, Naredo headline Sta. Rosa Jrs netfest
Fresh from their dominant performances last week, rising tennis stars Jonathan Higa and Julio Naredo look to extend their winning streaks as they headline the Mayor Arlene Arcillas National Juniors Tennis Championships, which got under way Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israel to mobilize 60,000 reservists ahead of an expanded Gaza City operation
Israel's military said Wednesday it will call up 60,000 reservists ahead of an expanded military operation in Gaza City. Many residents have chosen to stay despite the danger, fearing nowhere is safe in a territory facing shortages of food, water and other necessities.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pasay cops recover getaway vehicle of Salisi Gang behind robbery of Comelec chair
Members of the Pasay City Police have recovered the getaway vehicle used by the suspects believed to be behind the robbery inside a Pasay City restaurant on Wednesday, Aug. 20, that victimized Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Errani, Vavassori win mixed doubles title
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended their U.S. Open mixed doubles title Wednesday night, Aug. 20, keeping a traditional team on top of a revamped event filled with singles stars.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Parañaque LGU launches all-in-one help card
The city government of Parañaque is revolutionizing public service with the soft launch on Wednesday, Aug. 20, of the “Parañaque HELP Card,” a universal ID promising residents a faster, smarter, and more accessible way to access a wide array of city services and assistance.
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August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Megadeth to embark on farewell tour
Call it a symphony for dissolution.
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