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Manila Bulletin
Mayor-elect Isko: New challenges require new solutions
Manila Mayor-elect Francisco \"Isko Moreno\" Domagoso vowed to launch new programs and initiatives to address new and more complex challenges brought about by present times.
2 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
AirAsia MOVE told to stop selling airline tickets in PH
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered AirAsia MOVE, the online booking arm of Malaysia-based AirAsia, to cease selling airline tickets in the Philippines due to reports of alleged fare overcharging.
2 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SEC approves Maynilad's ₱46B IPO
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned initial public offering (IPO) of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. for next month, aiming to raise a maximum of P45.8 billion.
1 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ASEAN 2026: Showcasing readiness without disruption
As the Philippines prepares to host the ASEAN Summits in 2026, the nation stands at an important crossroads.
2 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pregnant nurse on the way to work dies after being hit by 2 cars
A 36-year-old six-month pregnant nurse died after she was hit and ran over by two cars in Purok Proper North, Barangay Taloc, Bago City, Negros Occidental on Sunday night, June 1.
1 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SolGen Berberabe is a good choice
One of the newest presidential appointees, lawyer Darlene Marie Berberabe as Solicitor General, could usher in a new era of exceptional leadership and public service.
2 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
OCD seeks probe on passenger, cargo fare hike from bridge crisis
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) called on transportation agencies on Monday, June 2, to look into the reported increase in passenger and cargo fares in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) believed to be linked to the ongoing crisis caused by load restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge.
2 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP may cut rates again in June, Aug.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is seen cutting interest rates for two consecutive policy meetings as inflation falls to below-target levels, according to Deutsche Bank Research.
2 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
QC gov't opens 2025 scholarship application
The Quezon City government has begun accepting applications for the Quezon City Scholarship Program (QCSP) for the school year 2025-2026.
1 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Singapore PM Wong to go on first official visit to PH, June 4-5
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make his first official visit to the Philippines from June 4 to 5, following his reappointment last month, Malacañang announced Monday, June 2.
2 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Eala begins grass-court season in Britain
Alex Eala begins her grass-court season this week when she competes in the Lexus Birmingham Open in Great Britain.
1 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
San Juan, QC mayors hail PBBM's suspension of EDSA rehab
San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte lauded on Monday, June, 2, President Marcos' decision to temporarily halt the scheduled rebuilding of EDSA to find a better way to implement the project without causing too much burden to commuters and businesses.
3 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Temporary reprieve from traffic hell
Being central to the transportation grid despite the presence of several arterial roads like C3 and C5, EDSA still bears the brunt of traffic due to its location and for being the access to many business centers: Makati CBD, Pasig, Greenhills, Cubao, the Quezon City business district including several malls as well as the access to South and North Expressways.
3 min |
June 03, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cebu Pacific: US tariffs may affect P1.4-trillion Airbus deal
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is closely monitoring the potential fallout from the reimposition of the United States’ new tariff policy on its record P1.4 trillion deal to purchase aircraft from European manufacturing giant Airbus SE.
2 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza truce proposal
Hamas is seeking amendments to the latest US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior official with the group told The Associated Press on Saturday, but US envoy Steve Witkoff called the Hamas response \"totally unacceptable.
3 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
360 PBBM appointees to go through CA in last 2 weeks of 19th Congress
Some 360 President Marcos appointees are awaiting confirmation from the Commission on Appointments (CA), thus ensuring a hectic final two weeks for the bicameral body in the 19th Congress.
1 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Superal back in hunt
Princess Superal tees it up this week armed with renewed focus and confidence, but the multiple Order of Merit champion will have to fend off a loaded field when the P1-million ICTSI Forest Hills Classic kicks off on Tuesday, June 3, at the Forest Hills Golf and Country Club in Antipolo.
1 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pamilya Pass 1+3 Promo at NCR rail lines launched
President Marcos launched the Pamilya Pass 1+3 promo along the country's major rail lines on Sunday, June 1, as part of the administration's efforts to help families and promote quality time.
1 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos halts EDSA rehab
Added burden to commuters, emergence of new technologies cited
5 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The meeting of masters
Raul Isidro, Juno Galang, and August Santiago join together for 'Art Fusion'
2 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara spends 47th birthday calling for FPRRD's release in The Hague
Vice President Sara Duterte spent her 47th birthday calling on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and relevant Philippine courts to bring her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, back home to the Philippines.
5 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
FGen sells stake in gas biz to Razon
Lopez-led First Gen Corporation has formally reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it will be unloading 60 percent of its gas businesses to Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., a company owned by billionaire Enrique Razon, for P50 billion through the execution of a term sheet.
2 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
P4.7-T investment plan eyed for 2026 budget proposal
The government is looking to include 4,240 priority programs and projects (PAPs), with a total investment requirement of P4.71 trillion, in the 2026 national budget proposal to sustain public investments, especially in infrastructure and regional development.
2 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor-elect Isko says criminals' days in Manila are numbered
Manila Mayor-elect Francisco \"Isko Moreno\" Domagoso vowed that no criminal will be safe in Manila, with his leadership promising to strengthen government presence and law enforcement to ensure the city’s safety for all.
1 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Microfinance frontliners: Unsung heroes of hope
(Part I)
4 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Arnie Teves' arrest: Justice and diplomacy at work
The arrest of former congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. in Timor-Leste last Tuesday was a breakthrough in his long-running legal troubles.
2 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Filipino films left an impact at the Cannes Film Festival
Creating cinematic milestones between France and the Philippines
2 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NVIDIA introduces innovations, strengthens partner ecosystem to shape AI future
At his NVIDIA keynote at COMPUTEX 2025, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang unveiled partnerships and advances across artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, cloud services, and data center infrastructure to accelerate AI development and adoption.
3 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DSWD defends P80-K aid given to woman who crawled out of Makati sewer
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday, May 31, defended its decision to provide P80,000 in livelihood assistance to “Rose”, the woman who crawled out of a Makati sewer, as online reactions questioned whether her case only received priority because her story went viral.
1 min |
June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Obiena proves worth in Gumi
Two-time Olympian EJ Obiena just reminded everyone he is Asia's undisputed king of pole vault after topping the continental showpiece Saturday night, May 31.
1 min |