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Manila Bulletin
Agri sector braces for Trump deal
The agriculture sector is still awaiting the final details of the Philippines' trade agreement with the United States (US), following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s offer to increase imports of agricultural goods from the world's number one economy as part of concessions to reduce the country's tariff rate from 20 percent to 19 percent.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
ICTSI expands Brazil terminal
Razon-led International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), through its wholly owned subsidiary ICTSI Americas B.V., has acquired majority control over a company owning a property in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which the Philippine port operator plans to use for its expansion.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Classes, work in gov't offices suspended today; more 'habagat' rains till Saturday
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced the suspension of classes in all levels and work in public offices in Metro Manila and 35 provinces today, July 24, as intensified “habagat” (southwest monsoon) rains are expected until the weekend because of the Fujiwhara effect caused by the interaction of tropical cyclones “Dante” and “Emong.”
3 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
603 tons of trash collected in pumping stations, flooded areas in Metro Manila
A total of 603 tons of garbage were collected in 71 pumping stations and during the cleanup drive in various flooded areas in Metro Manila, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported on Wednesday, July 23.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
20% tax on interest
There’s been a lot of talk about this topic lately, to the point of misinformation.
3 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, US reach new trade agreement
Philippines gets fresh P3-B aid
6 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Free trade deal hikes South Korea investments in PH by 4,000%
South Korean Ambassador to Manila Lee Sang-hwa said that there was a 4,000-percent increase in South Korea’s investment in the Philippines during the first quarter of this year because of the free trade agreement (FTA) that entered into force on Dec. 31, 2024.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Subpar growth to linger
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Singapore-based ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) have slashed their near-term Philippine economic growth forecasts to lower than six percent due to the expected global growth slowdown coupled with persistent tariff-led trade uncertainties.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
19% US tariff 'too high'
While the 19-percent United States (US) tariff imposed on Philippine exports compared to zero duties on certain American goods may seem unfair, private-sector economists said reducing the original 20-percent rate is still a step forward.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
UNCTAD: Value-added exports crucial
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is urging developing economies to reduce their dependence on the export of key commodities, citing the potential of those with a more diversified economic mix like the Philippines to nurture sustainable growth.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
The supper club era begins
Medusa redefines BGC nights with food, finesse, and a final call
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Knowledge of the mysteries
Jesus focuses on the receptivity of the hearers of God's word.
1 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chinese imports surge on trade shift
Amid trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, China is increasing exports to emerging markets (EMs) like the Philippines, to reroute shipments to the United States (US), think tanks said.
1 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cavite, 3 NCR cities, 1 Bulacan town placed under state of calamity
The Provincial Government of Cavite has declared a state of calamity following the devastating impact of the southwest monsoon intensified by Severe Tropical Storm Crising.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
La Carinderia the trattoria next door
In a quiet Makati corner, La Carinderia offers handmade pastas, rich sauces, and the kind of Italian food that doesn't need dressing up
3 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
UN's highest court will decide on the climate obligations of countries
The UN’s highest court is handing down a historic opinion on climate change Wednesday, a decision that could set a legal benchmark for action around the globe to the climate crisis.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Scammers exploit social media shift
Filipinos are increasingly being targeted on social media platforms and messaging apps as scammers move away from traditional text and call scams, according to anti-fraud app Whoscall.
1 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
A review of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
With a lot of hoopla surrounding its release, we finally get this second reboot of The Fantastic Four, and it's the first film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 6. And if you're still counting, it is the MCU's 37th film.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rhian Ramos and JC Santos find love in most surprising moments
In an exciting collaboration, actors Rhian Ramos and JC Santos come together in a film titled \"Meg & Ryan,\" produced by PM Productions, Inc. The story explores the beautiful journey of discovering love in unexpected moments, capturing the magic that often unfolds when we least expect it.
3 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fisherfolk blame Navotas reclamation for worsening floods
A group of fisherfolk under Pamalakaya-Navotas staged a protest in front of the Navotas City Hall on Wednesday, July 23, blaming the ongoing Navotas coastal bay reclamation project for the worsening floods that continue to affect the city.
1 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Woman arrested for baby purchase
CEBU CITY — Police arrested a woman who purchased a newborn baby at the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) four months ago.
1 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Immigration woes of Filipinos in US not raised during Marcos trip
President Marcos bared that the ongoing issue on the immigration of Filipinos in the United States was not discussed during his official trip in Washington.
1 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
DILG's Remulla apologizes over 'insensitive' suspension announcements
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla apologized to the public on Wednesday, July 23, over what he called his “humorous” way of announcing class and work suspensions that did not sit well with netizens.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Science and local sleuthing identify a 250-year-old shipwreck
When a schoolboy going for a run found the ribs of a wooden ship poking through the dunes of a remote Scottish beach, it sparked a hunt by archaeologists, scientists and local historians to uncover its story.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Red Carpet moments at 8th EDDYs
I hosted the Red Carpet segment of the 8th EDDYs at the Marriott Hotel last July 20. This is my second year.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos, Trump talks reinforce PH-US strategic alliance
The talks between President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and US President Donald Trump have advanced the frontiers of the two countries' strategic alliance.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Teens say they are turning to AI for advice, friendship
No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence.
2 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor suspended
The Ombudsman suspended Mayor Fe Renomeron of Burauen, Leyte, for six months without pay for allegedly falsifying a certificate of marriage by making it appear that she solemnized it.
1 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Neither Fear Nor Favor': Memoirs of Conchita Carpio Morales
At his inauguration as the 15th President at the Luneta on June 30, 2010, Benigno 'Noynoy' Simeon Aquino III took his oath of office before Supreme Court Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tsuzurabara bids farewell
Japanese coach Koji Tsuzurabara is parting ways with the Petro Gazz Angels, just months after steering the team to its first Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference title.
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