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Torre: 94% of 911 calls responded to within 5 minutes
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has responded to 94 percent of over 3,500 calls to 911 emergency hotline in the past two months within five minutes, the country's top cop, Gen. Nicolas Torre III said on Monday, Aug. 12, as he showcased the quick response to President Marcos during the 124th Police Service Anniversary celebration at Camp Crame in Quezon City.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
A month of history
August is indeed an august name for a month that is filled with significant events in Philippine history.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM Megamall undergoes P7-B upgrade
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), the Sy family’s property development company, is investing P7 billion to redevelop and further expand SM Megamall, one of the Philippines’ most iconic malls, with phased completion targeted between 2027 and 2029.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP taps Javier as new FSS chief
Lyn I. Javier has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), where she will now lead the central bank’s arm responsible for overseeing banks and other financial institutions.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economies
President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world's two biggest economies.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
If your brother sins
Mother Church enfolds in her bosom the just and sinners alike.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
Century Pacific acquires iconic Loma Linda
Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF), through United States (US)-based subsidiary Century Pacific North America Inc. (CPNA), has acquired the Loma Linda brand from Atlantic Natural Foods Inc. (ANF) to further scale its growing presence in shelf-stable, plant-based nutrition.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
Centeno stays alive in WG
Needing the fire to make an extra push in the 2025 World Games, Chezka Centeno answered the call for Team Philippines after she advanced to the semifinals of the women's 10-ball event at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China - Tianfu Campus Gymnasium on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
How to naturally ease lower back pain
Don't be a pill popper to relieve pain
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
MPBL slaps Sorela with lifetime ban
The MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) slapped Michole Sorela of the Gensan Warriors with a lifetime ban and a 200,000 fine for a disqualifying foul that sent Jonas Tibayan of the Mindoro Tamaraws to the hospital during their Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season game at the Batangas City Coliseum Monday night, Aug. 11.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Imperfect Tense' meets its perfect moment
Nicole CuUnjieng-Aboitiz's new book draws love, laughter, and a full house
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
4-vehicle collision on Osmeña Highway causes traffic disruption; girl, 6, sustains injuries
A four-vehicle collision caused heavy traffic along the northbound lane of Osmeña Highway on Tuesday morning, August 12, after a trailer truck reportedly lost its airbrakes, triggering a chain-reaction crash.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
ALI reallocates ₱1.4B to New World Hotel
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is reallocating P1.44 billion from the sale proceeds of AREIT Inc. shares—originally earmarked for the redevelopment of Bank of the Philippine Islands’ (BPI) Ayala headquarters—to fund its acquisition of the 578-room New World Hotel.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
SC asked to declare unconstitutional contract to operate, rehab NAIA
The Supreme Court (SC) was asked to declare unconstitutional the order of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) that imposes higher fees and charges for the use of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
LTFRB starts reviewing all jeepney fare hike petitions
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has consolidated all the fare hike petitions of the traditional jeepneys following the filing of another petition by three transport groups on Monday, Aug. 12.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
FGen H1 profit inches up
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) reported a marginal net income growth of two percent year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with weaker performance from its geothermal and natural gas businesses offsetting gains.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos’ exposé floods public with more questions
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s launch of the Sumbong sa Pangulo platform marks a transformative moment in the fight against corruption. In a nation too often numbed by scandal fatigue, the portal invites ordinary Filipinos to speak out and shed light on questionable government projects.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Coast Guard monitors Chinese vessels conducting 'search patterns' in West PH Sea
Several Chinese vessels were observed by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to be conducting “search patterns” off Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
Nothing but a vast-grand -midnight
Theatre Group Asia brings whimsy on and off stage at the gala night of the local reimagining of 'Into The Woods'
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
Siargao Cup set
The stage is set for local and foreign surfers from the Asia Pacific as they battle for glory in the 2025 Siargao International 6000 Cup starting Oct. 23 to 31 on the island's notable Cloud 9.
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August 13 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lanao del Sur cops deployed to school after teacher's death
Police in Lanao del Sur have deployed plainclothes and uniformed personnel near the lone public tertiary school in Balabagan town following the Aug. 4 killing of a school teacher, a shocking incident condemned by the Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC).
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH will be pulled into any war over Taiwan - Marcos
President Marcos said on Monday, Aug. 11, that the Philippines would inevitably be drawn \"kicking and screaming\" into any war over Taiwan due to its proximity to the self-ruled island and the presence of large numbers of Filipino workers there, despite China's strong protest over such remarks.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't eyes general tax amnesty, online gambling levy in 2025
As revenue-raising general tax amnesty and online gambling tax measures are being studied by the Marcos administration for enactment this year, Fitch Solutions' unit BMI has maintained its forecast that the government will exceed its widened fiscal deficit of 5.5 percent of economic output.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Boyband GAT skills
Boy bands will always be a thing in pop. From The Beatles in the early '60s (it can be argued that they were the first), to '80s New Edition, to the Backstreet Boys and their peers in the '90s, to the dominance of K-pop in the early aughts and everyone else in between, boy band music's influence lingers to this day. That's why it's always good to check the new kids on the block (pun intended). And one group worth checking out is the young lads of GAT, which includes Ethan David, Derrick Ong, Charles Law, Hans Paronda, and Michael Keith.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd, here's why the Ethics subject is needed at all levels
This is not just a mere subject
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
15 firms corner ₱545-B flood control projects
₱350 B of these undertakings have no exact specifications – PBBM
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Napolis guns for first gold
CHENGDU, China - Kaila Napolis believes in Amiracles, and the faith she has been carrying all while representing the country in big competitions will be tested on Tuesday, Aug. 12, when she guns for her second World Games medal here at the Jianyang Cultural and Sports Centre Gymnasium.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH seeks Trump tariff exemption
The Marcos administration is pushing for the exemption of the Philippines from the planned imposition of a 100 percent tariff threatened by United States (US) President Donald Trump on foreign-made semiconductors, cushioning the industry from a potential slowdown in investments.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
FIVB Worlds preps shift to higher gear
Time down to exactly 32 days and all cylinders are firing for the country’s solo hosting of the 32-nation FIVB 2025 Men’s World Championship — from the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to all stakeholders primarily from the government led by Malacañang and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov’t eyes general tax amnesty, online gambling levy in 2025
Economic Journalists’ Association of the Philippines (EJAP) Economic Forum 2025 on Monday, Aug. 11., that new taxes remain off the table, but a general tax amnesty and online gambling tax measures are now being crafted.
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