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Manila Bulletin
DICT foils 1.4 million attempts to hack into gov't agencies' websites
Government systems withstood a barrage of over 1.4 million intrusion attempts during the weekend, with only four breaches recorded and 19 websites momentarily defaced, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said Monday, Sept. 22.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH sets up 1st virology, vaccine institute; DOST to spearhead fight vs outbreaks
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will spearhead the country's first national institute on virology research and vaccine development following the enactment of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) Act.
2 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko to Sept. 21 rioters: We will come after you
Manila City Mayor Francisco \"Isko Moreno\" Domagoso vowed to go after the unruly and violent rioters who destroyed government properties and hurt policemen during the conduct of anti-corruption rallies in parts of Manila on Sunday, Sept. 21.
2 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kingdom of Pride: Honoring Saudi Arabia's 95thNational Day
On this day in 1932, the late King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud-may Allah bless his soul-proclaimed the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This historic declaration marked the birth of a modern nation, forged from resilience, vision, and an unwavering commitment to unity. It laid the foundation for a civilizational journey that continues to shape the Kingdom's identity and global role to this day.
4 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palace confident investors won't lose interest in PH amid corruption scandals
Investors are more keen in investing in a country whose leader fights corruption.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US lawmakers push for military dialogue in rare China visit
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers pushed for more military-to-military dialogue in a meeting Sunday with China›s Premier Li Qiang, a rare congressional visit since the U.S.-China relations soured.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trillion Peso March musings
I was tempted to join the Trillion Peso March last Sunday, but I changed my mind at the last minute. I thought that my body would not be able to withstand the rigors of walking and standing for an extended time. There is no question that I share the anger of the people about the floods of corruption that are emerging all over. I told myself that, maybe, it was the turn of the younger ones to take to the streets and express their rage over the corruption that was beginning to become institutionalized in our society.
3 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Canada joins other countries in recognizing a Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly
Canada recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday, despite opposition from the U.S, with the hope it paves the way for peace based on two states living side by side.
2 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rebuilding Junior Altas upbeat in Season 101
University of Perpetual Help remains upbeat despite parading a relatively young squad in the NCAA Season 101 juniors basketball which fires off Oct. 1 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
IBP offers ₱200,000 reward for info on lawyer's murder
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has offered a ₱200,000 reward for information that will lead to the resolution of the recent killing of lawyer Joshua Lavega Abrina in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM Prime aims for 130 malls by 2035 with national growth
SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, is planning to expand its portfolio to 130 malls by its 50th year, in 2035, as it intends to consistently open four new malls starting next year.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ogie Alcasid's music sparks surge on streaming
PM icon Ogie Alcasid faced a challenging journey in expanding his listener base on Spotify, starting with a modest count of around 500,000 average monthly listeners.
4 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Public warned vs scammers posing as Dizon, other DPWH officials
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday, Sept. 22, warned that fraudsters are impersonating Secretary Vince Dizon and other officials to steal money and personal information.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Nando' washes out IIT Finals Round 1
The opening round of the three-day ICTSI Intercollegiate Tour (IIT) Finals at Summit Point Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, Sept. 23 here has been cancelled due to heavy rains and unsafe playing conditions brought on by Typhoon Nando.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Slovenia marks 34th Statehood Day with inaugural reception in Manila
In a vibrant celebration of national pride and diplomatic friendship, the Republic of Slovenia commemorated its 34th Statehood Day on Sept. 11, 2025, with a landmark reception at the Fairmont Hotel Manila.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Scores hurt in violent clashes; 17 arrested
At least 30 policemen and a radio reporter were reportedly hurt after young protesters wearing black masks and balaclavas tried to provoke riot police officers of the Manila Police District (MPD) near Ayala Bridge in Manila by throwing rocks at them, setting a container van on fire, and breaching the police barricade near Malacañang on Sunday, Sept. 21.
10+ min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Growing up in 1940s Manila
How children kept themselves entertained in the past
4 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Small fry, big fish in anomalous flood control projects will be sent to jail – Dizon
Those responsible in the massive corruption in the flood control projects—from the small fry to the big fish— must be sent to jail as one of the effective measures to prevent the repeat of anomalies in government infrastructure projects, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said on Sunday, Sept. 21.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DTI chief pushes for new contractor law
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking to amend the Contractors’ License Law to address potential conflicts of interest, following the resignation of top officials from the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB).
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Political turmoil rattles PH economy
Two global banking giants have flagged political and fiscal challenges posing near-term risks to the Philippine economy, especially in the aftermath of a corruption scandal involving massive public spending on ineffective flood control projects in recent years.
3 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
‘Nando’ now a super typhoon; Signal No. 5 may be raised - PAGASA
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) intensified into a super typhoon at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BOP deficit shrinks to five-month low
A larger balance of payments (BOP) surplus in August narrowed the country’s cumulative deficit for the first eight months of the year to its lowest level in five months, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Budget official defends use of ‘standby’ funds
The Department of Budget and Management (BDM) has clarified that the government’s unprogrammed appropriations (UA) are not a discretionary “pork barrel” or a “magic fund.”
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Solcom assures loyalty to Charter
Southern Luzon Command assured the people that they are committed and loyal to the Constitution and the chain of command as anti-corruption protests were held on Sunday.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOTr begins feasibility study for northern NCR transport hub
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is evaluating potential sites of a modern transportation terminal in northern Metro Manila, patterned after the Parafiaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).
1 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BI arrests South Korean fugitive
A South Korean, who is wanted in her country for financial crimes, has been arrested in Paranaque City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday, Sept. 21.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Meralco’s MGen eyeing Malaysia
Meralco's power generation arm, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), is looking to expand into Malaysia, citing the country’s rising demand for power, particularly from the growing data center industry.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Advancing peace education in the county
In a landmark national peacebuilding effort, the Philippine government unveiled a comprehensive, two-pronged strategy to embed peace education into the very fabric of society.
3 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Omandam, Lim blaze to victory
Eryk Omandam and Natasha Doromal-Lim stamped their class in style, powering their way to victory in the inaugural Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon, securing the men’s and women’s overall crowns against a strong international field on Sunday, Sept. 21.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Apple's OS 26 is all about Liquid Glass
The newest iPhone 17 series is here. With it, comes a major rebranding of Apple’s OS, not just for iPhones, but for all of their devices by creating a unified ecosystem. They call it OS 26. And one of the rebranding’s biggest features is Liquid Glass.
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