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Manila Bulletin
PNP generals close ranks behind Torre
Top police officials and graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are up in arms against what they described as the National Police Commission's (Napolcom) overstepping of authority on the organization's chain of command when it issued an order reversing the recent revamp of senior officials.
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
No deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump failed to secure an agreement from Vladimir Putin on Friday to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, falling short in his most significant move yet to stop the bloodshed, even after rolling out the red carpet for the man who started it.
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Woman embezzles ₱900,000 company fund in online 'sabong'
A 30-year-old woman was recently arrested in Barangay Cabug here for embezzling around P900,000 from her former employer for online “sabong” or cockfighting.
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Tuklaw' cigarettes illicit in PH - NTA
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) on Friday warned the public that “Tuklaw” or Thuoc Lao cigarettes are illegal in the Philippines.
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Wild pair of PH Eagles spotted in Bukidnon
A wild and un-tagged pair of Philippine Eagles was spotted somewhere in the hinterlands of Bukidnon province.
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why it’s time to master your credit
(and passes responsibly) the better their credit score becomes.
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Liza Soberano: When heartbreak overshadows hurt
Liza Soberano has chosen to speak. Not in the carefully scripted cadence of press junkets, but in a raw, unfiltered voice that cracked open the gloss of her public image.
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Llover makes weight
Kenneth Llover pumped his first in the air - partly out of excitement but mostly as a sign of relief after having to shed some more pounds just to make it to the weight limit.
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chong-Yao pair bags overall title
Ralph Chong and Aldric Yao showcased excellent teamwork as they clinched the overall title in the 19th Sta. Lucia Golf Tour Davao Leg held recently at Rancho Palos Verdes Golf & Country Club and South Pacific Davao Golf Club.
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pillars of excellence
The 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards continues to set the benchmark for excellence in the real estate industry
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH taekwondo team in Vietnam tilt
Sixty-one members of the SMART/MPVSF Philippine team leave for Khan Hoa, Vietnam on Sunday, Aug. 17, to compete in the tough17th ASEAN Taekwondo Federation Championships.
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August 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
GCash, Maya cut ties with online gambling
E-wallets GCash and Maya will promptly remove all links redirecting users to online gambling sites in compliance with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) order to remove such links.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Putin praises Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of summit in Alaska
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine, more than three years after Moscow launched its invasion, as the two leaders prepared for a pivotal U.S.-Russia summit Friday in Alaska.
3 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
SIGHT SAVING DAY 2025: A clearer vision for every Filipino
On August 16, the nation comes together to observe Sight Saving Day, a powerful reminder of the importance of eye health and our shared responsibility to prevent avoidable blindness.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Quimbo files poll protest vs Marikina Mayor Teodoro
Former congresswoman Stella Quimbo has filed an election protest against Marikina City Mayor Maan Hontiveros Teodoro, alleging irregularities, anomalies, and fraud against her midterm poll opponent.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
SC urged to declare new BSKE law unconstitutional
The Supreme Court (SC) was asked to declare unconstitutional Republic Act No. 12232 that extended the term of office of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials to four years and postponed their elections set for December this year to November 2026.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cash remittances up 3.7% in June
Cash sent home by Filipinos working and living overseas continued to increase in June on the back of faster inflows from land-based workers, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippines-Australia war games begin
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) opened a joint military training dubbed as \"Exercise Amphibious and Land Operations\" (ALON25) on Friday, Aug. 15, as both forces seek to enhance their interoperability, joint force projection capabilities, and multi-domain operations.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
SMFG vows to boost local manufacturing
Japanese financial services giant Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) assured the Philippine government that the country’s manufacturing sector will benefit from deeper bilateral relationship as it intends to attract more investors from Japan.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, South Korea reaffirm strategic partnership
President Marcos has reaffirmed Manila's strong and enduring Strategic Partnership with Seoul as he spoke for the first time with newly elected South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung on Thursday, Aug. 14.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Resorts reports ₱6.75B loss amid project write-off
Davao tycoon Dennis A. Uy’s PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. (PHR) has already written off its investments in its shelved Emerald Bay integrated casino-resort project in Mactan, which led to a P6.75-billion net loss for the first half of 2025.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
KONE bullish on PH urbanization
Finnish elevator and escalator giant KONE is bullish on a sustained business growth in the Philippines, capitalizing on the anticipated rapid urbanization of the country in the long term.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
More skies, more stories
Cebu Pacific adds more flights to key domestic destinations
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
IIT resumes
There’s no better way to cap an inaugural tournament than by pitting the three best players from the first three legs in a head-to-head duel - turning Round 4 of the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tournament into a thrilling test of will and character.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pagbilao plant contract ends
Independent power producer (IPP) TeaM Energy Corp. has transferred its 735-megawatt (MW) Pagbilao coal-fired power plant to the government, following the expiration of its Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) contract.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Great Deals logs record P1.36-B revenue in June
Philippines’ largest e-commerce enabler Great Deals E-Commerce Corp. announced record-breaking revenues for June this year, surpassing its typical holiday season peak on the back of rapidly expanding customer base.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Habagat', easterlies to prevail over PH until Aug 22
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the southwest monsoon, or “habagat”, and easterly winds will be the dominant weather systems affecting the country from Aug. 15 to 22, based on the latest weather outlook.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Eyes on the Future: Vision for All, Sustainability for Generations
Every August, the Philippines observes Sight-Saving Month, a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of eye health and preventing avoidable blindness.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippines' ancient balete guardians: Witnesses of time and resilience
I was just wandering around the vast greenery here in Tagaytay, where I live, when I found myself scrolling through Facebook and landing on a group called Pinoy History. One post in particular caught my attention, it was about some of the oldest trees in the country.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Foreign rocket debris fished out in Occidental Mindoro
A rocket debris bearing the Chinese flag was found floating in the sea of Looc, Occidental Mindoro on Thursday, Aug. 14.
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