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How decent housing would no longer be an impossible dream
In a country where some government agencies are often associated with inefficiency rather than excellence, the success story of Pag-IBIG Fund stands out as a testament to what excellence, integrity, and genuine commitment to service can achieve.
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Final tranche of SCTEX toll hike starts today
Motorists traversing through the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) will pay higher fees beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9, following the approval of the third and final tranche of toll adjustments.
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September 9, 2025
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PH shipbuilding: Rising from skilled hands to global competitiveness
Last week, President Marcos proclaimed at the inauguration of the HD Hyundai Shipyard in Subic, Zambales, that aside from having talented seafarers, the Philippines is back on track toward reviving its shipbuilding industry and raising its caliber to world class competitiveness.
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September 9, 2025
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Remulla: Garma agrees to testify before ICC vs FPRRD
Retired Police Coloneland former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Royina M. Garma has agreed to testify before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the extrajudicial killings during the administration of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte who was also former Davao City mayor.
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September 9, 2025
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The Filipino psyche – boon or bane?
The recent flooding of Metro Manila exposed a whole can of worms.
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September 9, 2025
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Is the Philippines ready to go nuclear?
The Philippines stands at a critical juncture in its energy journey. With rising power demand, the depletion of key fossil fuel resources, and ambitious targets for cleaner energy, the question on many minds is whether the archipelago is ready to embrace nuclear power as part of its energy future.
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Nothing malicious in corruption accusation — ES
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified in front of House of Representatives members on Monday, Sept. 8, that he meant nothing malicious when he accused the solons of corruption on the issue of the national budget.
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Noteworthy development
Recent weeks have seen many uncertainties in the world. In today’s article, I would like to focus on a noteworthy development which feel will increase prospects for local economic growth, especially in Mindanao. This involves the enactment into law of Republic Act 12253, establishing a revised fiscal regime for metallicmines. Why does this matter for local economies?
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP may halt easing cycle in Oct.
Citing risks that consumer prices could rise at a faster pace due to the rice importation ban, Germany-based Deutsche Bank believes the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is likely to hold its cycle of reducing borrowing costs in October.
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
South Korea to repatriate 300 workers detained in plant raid
More than 300 South Korean workers detained following a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will be released and brought home, the South Korean government announced Sunday.
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September 9, 2025
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Volunteerism in the eye of the storm
How volunteering transforms communities—and volunteers themselves
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September 9, 2025
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EEI’s Q3 project wins hit ₱19.1 B
Construction firm EEI Corp. (EEI) has so far won P19.1 billion worth of new projects in the third quarter of 2025, increasing its total backlog or unworked portion of existing contracts to P39.24 billion as of the end of August this year.
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No rest for the weary
Eala returns to action in Sao Paulo Open
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Africa’s solar energy potential makes for a bright future for renewable power
Deep in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, south of the Kalahari Desert, a beaming light towers above dozens of solar mirror panels.
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
COA, DPWH submit to Ombudsman evidence on P342.6-M ‘anomalous’ flood control projects
State auditors discovered that it was listed as “100-percent complete” but the contractor only finished 77.90 meters—falling short of the 124 meters stated in the original proposal.
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September 9, 2025
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Hungarian cellist Zoltán Onczay charms Manila audience
Renowned Hungarian cellist Zoltán Onczay made a stirring Philippine debut at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City, performing alongside the Manila Symphony Orchestra during \"A Night in Hollywood\" concert.
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM Prime eyes offshore bond market for capex
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH), one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, is planning to raise a yet undetermined amount from the issuance of dollar-denominated notes to Asian and European investors.
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Old love story, new songs
It was eight years ago when we first heard the story of Fidel and Stella in the fan-fave film “100 Tula Para Kay Stella.”
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US and PH commemorate 80th Victory Day in Baguio
On Sept. 3, US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong led a solemn ceremony marking the 80th Victory Day at the US ambassador's residence in Camp John Hay. The event honored the shared sacrifices of Filipino and Allied forces during World War II and celebrated the enduring friendship between the Philippines and the United States.
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September 9, 2025
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FPI cautions on 99-yr. lease law
A prominent business group representing domestic manufacturers and producers is urging the government to implement safeguards to protect the local industry from a potential influx of foreign investors following the passage of a bill extending long-term lease contracts.
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ariana Grande & Lady Gaga win big at 2025 MTV VMAs
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga set the tone at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night with career-defining moments of their own.
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September 9, 2025
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South African ambassador visits Manila Bulletin for cultural and diplomatic exchange
On Aug. 28, Her Excellency Bartinah Ntombizodwa Radebe-Netshiten-zhe, ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Philippines, paid a courtesy visit to Manila Bulletin, accompanied by Deputy Head of Mission and Political Counsellor KC Naidoo.
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September 9, 2025
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Obiena captures bronze in Beijing
EJObiena returned to action with a bang after capturing the bronze medal in the World Athletics Continental Tour in Beijing, China over the weekend.
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September 9, 2025
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A teen's book with a big heart
Emilio Baja launches 'A Heart in Two Places,' a book that honors OFWs
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September 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
will.i.am Lands With a BOOM
Manila's volume knob just got cranked to eleven. Music icon, tech genius, and all-around creative force will.i.am swooped into town, and he brought some seriously good noise with him: the LG xboom by will.i.am, made in collab with LG.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOE ponders coal role in power gaps
The Department of Energy (DOE) is considering exceptions to its ban on new coal-fired power plants, aiming to allow limited “own-use” facilities to help regional power shortages and support renewable energy with additional baseload power.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Unjustly beleaguered' Cabinet sends Marcos off to Cambodia
President Marcos left Manila yesterday for a three-day state visit to Cambodia and was sent off at the Villamor Air Base by what he acknowledged as “unjustly beleaguered” members of his Cabinet.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM says Filipinos don't deserve hard times; CBCP calls for accountability
President Marcos turned emotional as he spoke about the hardships ordinary people continue to face and said they don’t deserve them.
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September 8, 2025
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Gov't debt payments tumble by ₱484B
Nearly half a trillion pesos in total payments were slashed during the first seven months of 2025, with domestic lenders receiving nearly ₱600 billion less in principal payments compared to what they had received from the Marcos administration in 2024.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palace told: Waive parliamentary courtesy in budget hearing
A lawmaker has challenged the Office of the President (OP) to waive any parliamentary courtesy and subject its budget to full scrutiny by the House of Representatives ahead of the office's scheduled budget hearing on Monday, Sept. 8.
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