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Manila Bulletin
Overwhelming stench of corruption
It is impossible to get away from the topic. Daily hearings in the Senate and Congress resonate with thunderous allegations of large-scale corruption involving elected officials, unscrupulous public works officials and contractors. It is so nauseating that you feel like throwing up, but the proceedings grip you with the desire to know more about the personalities involved in this quicksand that threatens to drag us all into the quagmire.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How to become a maid at age 70
Reflections of a young person on the cycle of life
4 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Army buttressed by 553 new soldiers
Five hundred thirty-three newly minted soldiers have become part of the Philippine Army (PA) after completing a four-month-long Basic Military Training (BMT), it was announced Monday, Sept. 15.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo XIV marvels at his 'huge learning curve'
Pope Leo XIV marveled at the \"huge learning curve\" he has taken on as pontiff and likened some aspects of the job to jumping \"in on the deep end of the pool very quickly,\" in excerpts of an interview released Sunday on his 70th birthday.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Brazil's National Day: A celebration of shared histories and strategic futures
The Embassy of Brazil in Manila hosted a vibrant celebration of Brazil’s 203rd Independence Day on Sept. 7 at Uma Nota, a Japanese-Brazilian gourmet space that symbolizes the fusion of cultures and the enduring ties between Brazil and the Philippines.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't must keep pace with private sector in clean energy push—PBBM
President Marcos said the government must \"catch up\" with private sector innovations in renewable energy, as he witnessed the energization of the country's first hybrid agro-solar and battery storage system in Tuy, Batangas.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Benitez urges House leadership change amid flood control scandal
Bacolod City Rep. Albee Benitez has called for a leadership overhaul in the House of Representatives over deepening public distrust over controversial flood control projects.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Highly systemic organized crime' against Filipinos
Corruption has been with us for decades. It is a malignant curse, draining public funds and dulling the outrage of those who have lived with it for generations.
3 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Imee Marcos: No Senate coup being hatched
Senator Imee Marcos, on Monday, Sept. 15, denied talks within the minority bloc regarding a supposed plan to hatch a coup, and change the leadership again in the Upper Chamber.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Worth your salt
Through his SolAsin invention, John Carlo Luna Reyes has become the national winner of the 2025 James Dyson Award
2 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'The Studio' breaks Emmys comedy record
Seth Rogen and \"The Studio\" turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories in a season with 13. At the same time, Noah Wyle and \"The Pitt\" took the top drama prize.
4 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOE: Power back soon for Boracay
F ollow - ing days of persistent brownouts on Boracay Island and in nearby areas, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that power restoration efforts are nearing completion.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
All eyes on State U, DLSU
All eyes will be on reigning champion University of the Philippines and perennial contender De La Salle University when action begins in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Coca-Cola Philippines' iSTAR program powers family-owned carinderia's rise in Cebu
Coca-Cola Philippines continues to support Filipino micro-entrepreneurs through its entrepreneurship training programs, helping small businesses gain the right tools, knowledge, and confidence to grow and sustain their livelihoods.
3 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Baste' files kidnapping, graft charges vs Remullas, others over father's arrest
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte on Monday, Sept. 15, lodged criminal and administrative complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman in Davao City against several government officials, accusing them of orchestrating the \"illegal arrest\" and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court in March.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NG debt costs drop to three-month low
Domestic investors snapped up the government’s short-term securities this week, allowing the Marcos Jr. administration to add P25 billion to its debt pile, with borrowing costs nearly at their lowest in three months.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Malaysia celebrates 68th National Day with diplomatic reception
The Embassy of Malaysia hosted a commemorative reception at Shangri-La Makati on Sept. 9 to mark Malaysia's 68th National Day.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A Gen X flashback
AUDIOJUNKIE BY PUNCH LIWANAG
2 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
This is a time for ideas, not just emotions
As the days progress, we face even more uncertainties.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos to skip UN General Assembly
President Marcos will no longer attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this month to focus on local issues, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed on Monday, Sept. 15.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
First solar-BESS plant energized
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has energized the Philippines' first solar baseload facility, a step toward increasing the share of renewable energy in the country's power grid.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA head pushes for full ₱176.7B budget for 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging lawmakers to refrain from cutting down its proposed budget of ₱176.7 billion next year and instead approve it in full, citing its significance in protecting the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pacquiao mourns passing of Hatton
Pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao expressed his condolences to the family of British boxing icon Ricky Hatton, who passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the age of 46.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
He was moved with pity for her
The pall bearers stand still after Jesus has touched the bier.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
CBCP taps youth as driving force vs 'flood of corruption'
Speaking through its president, Pablo Virgilio S. Cardinal David, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines called on the Filipino faithful to uphold justice amid the “flood of corruption” engulfing the nation and the body politic. In a pastoral letter, Cardinal David, who also spoke out against extrajudicial killings during the previous administration, urged the people to take it upon themselves to personally commit to fight corruption, underlining the need for vigilance and righteous indignation.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rural women entreps face challenges in PH
Despite high levels of women’s business ownership and robust government support, women entrepreneurs in rural and remote areas of the Philippines continue to face systemic barriers that limit their economic potential, according to a new policy paper by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH kendo captures silver in ASEAN meet
Team Philippines delivered a silver medal in the 13th ASEAN Kendo Tournament in Singapore over the weekend.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
CEB passenger traffic rises 15%
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has flown over 18 million passengers in the first eight months of the year as overall demand for air travel continues to soar despite a slight dip in August.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Envoy tells Chinese investors: PH is open for business
Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz has urged Chinese businessmen to invest in the Philippines, emphasizing that the country is \"open for business\" and citing its strength in tourism, hospitality, wellness services, and education.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How tuition fee hikes benefit teachers, staff of PH private schools
Think tuition hikes are just a way for schools to make more money? Think again.
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