Newspaper
Manila Bulletin
Meralco seeks rate reset after decade-long freeze
Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is seeking its first distribution rate increase in over a decade to fund a P272 billion grid modernization plan.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ASEAN-BAC to make regional growth more inclusive
The private sector arm of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is pushing to make the region's economic gains more inclusive, saying prosperity should not be limited to big businesses and the wealthy.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Flood-control probe won't hit banks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees no evidence of large-scale capital flight stemming from an ongoing investigation into the controversial flood control project, suggesting that broader financial stability remains intact despite the political scandal.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Will it be Sara vs Leni in 2028? Robredo claims 'no rancor' in Marcos meeting
Despite Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo saying that there was \"no trace of rancor\" and nothing political in her recent meeting with President Marcos, her supporters are looking at a tangle for the high stakes 2028 presidential race between her and Vice President Sara Duterte.
5 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Bond pricing overhauled
The government is overhauling its bond pricing conventions to match global standards as it nears potential inclusion in JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s emerging-market index, a move expected to trigger billions of pesos in foreign inflows.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH air travel smashes pre-pandemic records
The Philippines’ air passenger volume exceeded pre-pandemic levels last year, soaring to a new record of more than 62 million passengers as travel demand maintained its upward trajectory, according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Senators' caucus to tackle Bato's continued absence, rules on dialogue with China
The Senate will discuss Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" Dela Rosa's continued absence from plenary sessions as well as the ground rules for possible discussions with the Chinese Embassy on the West Philippine Sea dispute in an all-senators' caucus on Monday, February 23.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gilas pride at stake
Defending home court a bigger mission for Nationals
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Duterte's confirmation of charges hearing at ICC begins
PNP on alert for possible protests, mass gatherings
5 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
For Romero, age is just a number
At 52, most athletes were already done with their careers and content at looking back, telling their past glories to their grandchildren and friends alike.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Municipal gov't in Negros Occidental warns of sinkhole
The municipal government has urged people in Sitio Bairan, Barangay Gen.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Localizing peacebuilding
Having served as Presidential Peace Adviser for almost eight years, I’ve witnessed the launching of various peace and development initiatives that aim to uplift the lives of former combatants who have laid down their arms and returned to the folds of the law.
3 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Four successful entrepreneurs: Stories of resilience, innovation, and hope
Success in entrepreneurship is rarely instantaneous.
3 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A 1950s Pinoy ramblin' wreck
Life as a Filipino student in the US
4 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
BFP personnel not allowed to recommend any fire extinguisher brand or store
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) insisted that it does not accredit, endorse or recommend any specific brand, store or distributor of fire extinguishers or other equipment.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Philippines in 2050: Are we ready for a Top-20 economy?
Global analysts now project that by 2050, the Philippines may stand among the world's 20 largest economies.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The Storage and Memory Bottleneck Slowing Down Your Digital Life? Here's the Fix
When every second counts, data and volume should not slow you down.
4 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Blogger found dead, buried in shallow grave
A 39-year-old blogger was found dead in an isolated area in this city on Saturday, Feb. 21.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SSS record net income: Boon to workers, retirees
Social Security System (SSS) members and pensioners received good news last week.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Repetition reigns in 'Painting Rules'
A look into Peter Zimmermann's first solo exhibit in the Philippines
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Globe Business and Confluent form a partnership to accelerate Enterprise Al and transform digital experiences in the Philippines
Globe Business forged a landmark alliance with Confluent, the global leader in data streaming, to set a new standard for digital agility and innovation in the Philippines.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
24 Filipinos forced to work as ‘scammers’ in Cambodia repatriated
Twenty-four Filipinos have been repatriated from Cambodia where they were trafficked and reportedly forced to work as scammers, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday, Feb. 22.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Duren delivers for red-hot Pistons
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, Feb. 21.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Drones find hidden marijuana plantations
The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region on Saturday said drones helped discover hidden marijuana plantations in the region.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China
The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations, with both countries navigating shifting ground to avoid an all-out trade war that would disrupt the global economy while still jostling for a position of strength in negotiations.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SC underscores importance of ‘voluntary surrender’ as a mitigating circumstance
The Supreme Court (SC) has asked trial court judges to evaluate meticulously, “not as cold-hearted automatons or soulless supercomputers,” the mitigating circumstance of voluntary surrender of a person accused and ordered arrested for a criminal offense.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Iloilo City schools suspend classes for People Power, ASEAN meetings
Schools here suspended face-to-face classes starting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution and meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
AFTER SWIFT ACTION VS FLOOD CONTROL CORRUPTION Another PH credit upgrade imminent - Salceda
Former three-term Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda expects the Philippines to score another credit upgrade, thanks to President Marcos' timely response to the flood control projects corruption scandal.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
8 killed in Davao flood
The widespread flooding that left eight people dead in three provinces in Davao region (Region 11) has been blamed on supposedly incomplete and unconnected flood control and drainage projects, a ranking official of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) disclosed on Sunday, Feb. 22.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DICT and Meta, in partnership, to delete fake content
The partnership highlights the evolving roles of institutions in governing online falsity
2 min |