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RAILS, RICE, AND ROADS
Marcos' SONA promises 3 years later
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July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Biado captures historic 2nd World Pool title
In a stunning display of grit and composure, Carlo Biado reclaimed his place atop the world of pool by dethroning Fedor Gorst, 15-13, to capture his second World Pool Championship title at the Green Halls in Jeddah on Saturday (early Sunday, Philippine time).
2 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH-EU free trade deal finished by '26
The Philippines expects negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) to conclude next year, as the government seeks to open new markets for its goods and services.
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July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
OCD sends relief aid to typhoon-hit Ilocos Region
Death toll remains at 30; damage to infra, agri has reached P5.5 billion
2 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara chooses to be with supporters in South Korea than monitor SONA
Vice President Sara Duterte will be a no-show at President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address (SONA) this Monday, July 28, as she chose to participate ina “Free Duterte Rally” with the supporters of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, and their family in South Korea on Sunday.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ink and rain: Writing with purpose in troubled times
In the wake of Typhoon Crising, as many communities across the Philippines struggled to recover from widespread flooding and displacement, Typhoons Dante and Emong entered the country, compounding the damage and deepening the uncertainty for thousands.
3 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Contribution hike fuels SSS income
With a one-percentage-point (ppt) hike in members’ contribution rate to 15 percent that took effect this year, the Social Security System (SSS)—the state-run pension fund for private-sector workers—grew its net income by 46.9 percent to P66.45 billion in the first half of 2025.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos, VP Sara hail INC on 111th anniversary
President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte issued separate statements on Sunday, July 27, to mark the 111th anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC).
2 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Monet painting sale boosts gov't coffers in H1
A rare remittance from the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG)-reportedly proceeds from the sale of a Monet painting deemed as ill-gotten wealth by the family of strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr.-has helped triple the Marcos Jr. administration's privatization revenues in the first half of 2025.
2 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chot shrugs off Grand Slam miss
So close yet so far. Chot Reyes and TNT once again fell short of making history after their quest for a Grand Slam came to a halt in Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals at the hands of San Miguel.
2 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israel to commence aid airdrops in Gaza
Israel's military announced that airdrops of aid would begin Saturday night in Gaza, and humanitarian corridors will be established for United Nations convoys, after increasing accounts of starvation-related deaths.
3 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Jos Garcia returns with latest song 'Iiwan Na Kita'
Jos Garcia makes a striking return to the music scene with her poignant new single, \"Iiwan Na Kita.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Improving quality of life: Primary SONA concern
Raising quality of life is the average Filipino family's primary concern, and it stands to reason that this would be the focal point of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the joint session of the 20th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa today.
2 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Improved trust rating reflects President Marcos’ strong leadership - Palace
Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Marcos continues to enjoy “strong public support, as indicated in recent survey results.”
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
We’re legal, don’t stifle us – DigiPlus
Leading online gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is seeking to find a middle ground with lawmakers where there will be enough regulation but not to the point of stifling the business of licensed operators and even encouraging illegal operations to go legit.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lighting the future: Signify's "Light & Beyond' reimagines what illumination can do
At a time when smart technology and sustainability are reshaping how we live and work, Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting, has set out to prove that light can do far more than brighten a room.
2 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
ERC to launch energy ‘sandbox’
To create a more adaptable policy framework for the energy sector, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is pushing to implement a “regulatory sandbox” system where new ideas and solutions can be rigorously tested before wider implementation.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
11 stabbed in Michigan Walmart
At least 11 people were stabbed in a Walmart in Traverse City, anda suspect was in custody, authorities said Saturday.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM: PhilHealth's streamlined services result of digitalization drive
Highlighting the government's intensified digitalization drive, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Friday that availing of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.'s (PhilHealth) services is now easier for the public.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
7 NPA fighters dead in Masbate clash
Seven alleged New People's Army (NPA) fighters died during an armed encounter with the military in Uson, Masbate on Sunday morning, July 27.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gilas gets early test
PH dribblers face formidable Black Bears in friendly game
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July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM orders gov't agencies to intensify flood mitigation
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed key government agencies to intensify flood mitigation efforts nationwide as part of a broader initiative to enhance disaster resilience and protect communities.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
A Congress Aligned with a National Vision: The Story of the 19th Congress
WHEN the 19th Congress opened its first session, the country stood at a crossroads. The nation was still emerging from the long shadow of the pandemic, economic recovery was fragile, and the public's trust in institutions remained uncertain. The House of Representatives had a choice: remain business as usual or rise to the moment with purpose, focus, and unity.
3 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Like a mustard seed
The beginning of the Kingdom of heaven is likened to the growth of the mustard seed.
3 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Foreign debt surge drives gov't H1 borrowing higher
Despite the single-digit drop in domestic borrowings, the Marcos administration’s foreign debt rose by more than 50 percent in the first six months of the year, leading to a higher gross borrowing of P1.59 trillion from P1.57 trillion a year earlier.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire talks after Trump steps in
Thailand and Cambodia on Sunday signaled their readiness to negotiate an end to a deadly border dispute following mediation efforts by US President Donald Trump.
3 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
What Esnyr hopes to achieve after 'PBB'
Former Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition housemate Esnyr may not have won the top prize for the popular reality show. Still, he was grateful for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
3 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Martires retires; SC names 17 aspirants to Ombudsman post
Ombudsman Samuel R. Martires retired Sunday, July 27, from his post which has a fixed term of seven years.
1 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
House to file MR on VP Sara impeachment rap dismissal
The House of Representatives, the main respondent in the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte, will file a motion for reconsideration (MR) before the Supreme Court (SC) following its dismissal of the complaint.
2 min |
July 28 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rails, rice, and roads
Now, halfway through his six-year term, the President faces a growing need to move from promises to proof.
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