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Floods and microfinance: What financial inclusion really means
When Typhoons Nando and Opong battered the Philippines in recent weeks, they left behind not only wrecked homes and lost livelihoods, but also the painful reminder that the poorest of the poor pay the highest price.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Vice, Judy Ann speak up
Top taxpayers Judy Ann Santos and Vice Ganda are just two of movie personalities who expressed dismay over apparent misuse of people’s money through so-called ghost projects and other flood control measures amounting to billions of pesos.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
FAO: Cheap rice program hurts farmers
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) commended the Philippine government for introducing the ₱20-per-kilo rice program, which expands access to cheaper rice for underprivileged sectors, but warned that it could threaten farmers' livelihoods if left unchecked.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Suzuki Fronx goes to Bataan
Sporty style, high efficiency
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko turns over Manila drainage master plan to PBBM
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno\" Domagoso, on Thursday, Sept. 18, formally turned over the city’s Drainage Master Plan to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., in a significant step toward addressing the capital’s longstanding flooding problem.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PPA official shot dead in Palawan
An official of the Philippine Ports Authority was shot dead in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Wednesday night, Sept. 17.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM issues EO creating new pay system for GOCCs
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 95 establishing a new Compensation and Position Classification System II (CPCS II) for government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), replacing the previous framework issued in 2021.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Agusan del Sur landslide searchers retrieve 5 bodies
Search teams have recovered two more bodies at the landslide site in Sitio Tagbulakan, Barangay Mahayahay, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, bringing the total number of recovered remains to five.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dyip keep Cariño
Terrafirma has resigned big man Kemark Cariño to an extension while NorthPort has renewed Fran Yu and Damie Cuntapay.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Comelec decision to suspend poll preparations backed
Election watchdogs in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao backed the decision of the Commission on Elections to suspend preparations for the upcoming first parliamentary elections in the region next month amid legal woes.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM vows continued aid for Happyland fire victims
President Marcos assured displaced families in Tondo, Manila, of sustained government assistance as they recover from a massive fire that razed more than a thousand homes over the weekend.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Taking the ‘pambahay’ out
Carl Jan Cruz and Univers join forces for a collection that celebrates contemporary Filipino wear
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH vows larger role in global peace push under UN security body
Recognizing the challenges in peace and security, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Saturday, Sept. 27 (New York time), once more pushed for the inclusion of the Philippines in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a non-permanent seat, underscoring the country's commitment and readiness to pursue global peace.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
China says it wants to protect coral reefs in the South China Sea but experts are doubtful
China's declaration of a nature reserve in the South China Sea is the latest twist in its years-long push to establish control over the strategically important waters and sea lane.
3 min |
September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Defense urges ICC: Let Duterte be temporarily free amid ‘fitness’ proceedings delay
The defense for former president Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) pretrial chamber for his temporary release, pointing out that administrative delays caused by questions on his health condition should not hinder his right to liberty.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos serves meals at Walang Gutom Kitchen
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has joined volunteers in serving meals for Filipinos experiencing involuntary hunger at the Walang Gutom Kitchen in Pasay City.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lipeño gears up for world championship
Antonio G. Racelis, a promising 10-year-old talent in the world of kart racing from Lipa City, Batangas is taking his talents to the world stage to test his mettle against top global challengers in one of go-karting's most prestigious world championships, the ROK Cup Superfinal.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Building cities where childhood thrives
When we imagine a livable city, we often think of efficient transport, vibrant public spaces, and sustainable infrastructure.
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September 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fishing vessel runs aground in Occidental Mindoro
A fishing vessel ran aground in the sea of Paluan town, Occidental Mindoro province, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Sunday, Sept. 28.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM visits Ilocos Norte hospital to check on zero-balance billing
President Marcos visited the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center on Sunday, Sept. 28, in Batac, Ilocos Norte, where he underscored the continued implementation of the zero balance billing policy.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos signs law to digitalize Shari'ah courts
President Marcos has signed into law a measure seeking to improve access to Shari’ah courts for Filipino Muslims by introducing digital processes and strengthening legal support services.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Magalong apologizes to Baguio residents
Mayor Benjamin Magalong here apologized to his constituents for being busy in the past weeks due to his duty as Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) special adviser.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tanduay poised for multi-year record run after strong 1st sem
Tanduay Distillers Inc., the liquor and spirits unit of LT Group Inc., expects to sustain its strong earnings growth posted in the first half and register a record performance in 2025 and beyond.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms deal
Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, prompting mounting safety concerns.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ERC rethinking GenCo IPO rule
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is exploring reforms to the public offering requirement (POR) to ease compliance for generation companies (GenCos) while ensuring safeguards remain in place for electricity consumers.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Janella Salvador steps into her dream roles
Janella Salvador has consistently demonstrated her talent and determination for over a decade, showing no signs of slowing down.
3 min |
September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pasay gov't collects 200 sacks of garbage after Opong
The city government of Pasay City collected a total of 200 sacks or around 1.8 tons of garbage after the country was hit by typhoon Opong.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
REIT option for Terra Solar project
MGen (MGen) is exploring real estate investment trust (REIT) options to unlock more value from its renewable energy projects.
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September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why high-stakes surgeries should be done here at home
There are moments in medicine that remind us why we do what we do.
3 min |
September 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Xiaomi's 15T Pro is power in your pocket
There's a certain heft to the Xiaomi 15T Pro.
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