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Pag-IBIG Fund continues to grow members’ savings as investment income climbs 50%
Pag-IBIG Fund recorded a 50% increase in investment income in the first four months of 2025, reflecting its prudent financial stewardship and growing capacity to support members' savings and housing needs.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ships that guard, leaders who guide
The recent Philippine Navy's 127th anniversary celebration was a clear assertion that the sea is ours, and we will protect it.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SC asked to resolve petition vs ₱3.19-B contract for LTO's transport management system
The Supreme Court (SC) has been asked to expedite the resolution of the petition against the Land Transportation Office's (LTO) P3.19-billion contract with German firm Dermalog Joint Venture for the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS).
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pacman faces tall odds
Pinoy legend sizes up Barrios ahead of July bout
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threats
China and North Korea's support for Russia in its war against Ukraine has exposed how lines between regions have blurred, and the need for a global approach toward defense, top security officials said Sunday.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Take courage, I have conquered the world
How does one muster courage in the midst of life's difficulties? Where does one draw strength when battered by life's storms? From one's wealth? From one's power? But what if one does not have these? It can only be from one's faith or dependence on someone who is more powerful than these obstacles.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid'l Adha? Why are they significant for Muslims?
Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lopez's FPH allocates P57 B for growth in power, property
Lopez-led First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) is focusing on the growth of its power generation and real estate businesses, which are being allocated the bulk of the group's planned investments amounting to P57 billion this year.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A year of Peace by Peace
One year ago, I began my exciting journey with the Manila Bulletin as I launched my column “Peace by Peace.” The foremost thought on my mind at that time was, will our readers be receptive to an opinion column that will do a deep dive on the comprehensive Philippine peace process? It did not take long for us to get an affirmative answer.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Level up your ride
Harman/Kardon makes car sound upgrades easy
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ruffa Gutierrez on possibility of getting married again
Actress Ruffa Gutierrez expressed her joy over her daughters, Lorin and Venice Bektas, who have just returned to Manila after a school break in the US.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Resetting governance: PBBM's call for courtesy resignations in GOCCs
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s recent directive for 158 heads of government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) to submit courtesy resignations is a bold move that signals a potential recalibration of public sector governance. Far from being a mere administrative reshuffle, this sweeping order invites national reflection on the purpose, performance, and public accountability of state-run enterprises.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Habagat' rains to persist in western Luzon, says PAGASA
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of possible flash floods and landslides in various parts of western Luzon due to continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat.”
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
JFC’s coffee biz revives IPO plan
After years of delay, Jollibee Foods Corporation is now more upbeat about the prospects for an initial public offering of its highly profit-able and rapidly expanding Highlands Coffee business which is the dominant coffee chain in Vietnam.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Australia, Japan mull intel-sharing pact with PH
To establish a common operating picture in the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific region, Australia and Japan are considering to develop a military intelligence-sharing agreement with the Philippines.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Iran has amassed even more near weapons-grade uranium – UN watchdog
Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the UN nuclear watchdog said Saturday.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pacers arrange duel vs Thunder
Pascal Siakam scored 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Saturday night, May 31, to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov’t borrowings down in early ‘25
The national government lowered its borrowings to P1.14 trillion from January to April 2025, down by P28 billion from last year’s P1.16 trillion, mainly due to the massive decline in borrowings from local lenders.
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June 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The appearance to the disciples
Jesus said to his disciples: “Thus it is written that the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
First Lady Liza Marcos' LIKHA 4 to spotlight Filipino creativity
A three-day celebration of Filipino craftsmanship and culture is set to open in Intramuros on June 6, as the fourth edition of LIKHA kicks off in time for the country's Independence Day festivities.
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara: Impeachment trial to clear my name
Vice President Sara Duterte believes that an impeachment trial before the senator-judges will help clear her name from allegations that she misused public funds, particularly the controversial confidential funds.
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
From tax reform to tech reform: Karl Chua's data-driven mission at Ayala
Previously dubbed as the \"poster boy of tax reform\" for spearheading the Philippines' most significant fiscal overhaul in decades, Karl Kendrick Chua is now championing another kind of transformation—this time at the intersection of data, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovation.
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hegseth: US will stand by Indo-Pacific allies against 'imminent' threat of China
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defense.
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Urban oasis
Filigree's 1001 Parkway blends vertical living with grounded design
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara mum on possible reconciliation with PBBM
Stressing that the country's problems are more important than personal matters, Vice President Sara Duterte refused to comment on President Marcos' remarks that he would want to reconcile with her family.
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Employers reject mandatory WFH
DOLE, ECOP favor flexible work arrangement
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No lockdown for Mpox –DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public against fake Facebook posts claiming there will be a lockdown due to monkeypox (Mpox), stressing that the virus is not airborne and there is no need for such measures.
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The collective approach to pursue sustainability
Philhost 2025 gathers stakeholders to discuss sustainability in the hospitality and tourism industry
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ASEAN BAC PHILIPPINES CHAMPIONS AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY IN ASEAN
ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) Philippines Chairman Joey Concepcion called for stronger regional collaboration in food and agriculture at the recent 46th ASEAN Summit held last May 26 to 27 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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June 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Journeys for peace and international cooperation
It was in the beautiful city of Sankt Augustin, Germany in 1998 when we addressed a forum organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation), which is affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), where we first espoused the idea of an “Asian Dialogue” and which would engage the mainstream political parties of our continent on matters of peace, security, and development up to now.
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