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Manila Bulletin
A nation addicted: The scourge of gambling
Goodbye studies. Goodbye decent jobs. Goodbye [to] the hope of hardworking families. And hello — hello to a whole generation of gambling addicts... We are doomed — unless we wake up.”
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
A rock and roll moment
It was a massive weekend for rock! After what seemed like forever, Oasis returned to the stage for a two-night stand in Cardiff at the Principality Stadium in the UK.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
DigiPlus unveils share buyback
Tanco-led online gaming firm Digiplus Interactive Corporation has launched a P6 billion share buyback program to show confidence in the company’s prospects and to support its share price, which has slid following concerns over possible government measures to limit access to its popular games.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
The ultimate study nook
From the perfect desk to the most playful tools, these must-haves will make at-home study sessions fun and focused
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, EU deepen security ties on critical infrastructure resilience
In the broader context of hybrid threats, security and defence experts from the Philippines and the European Union (EU) took part in a seminar on July 4, 2025 discussing protection of critical infrastructure — which are essential for global communications and economic security — and potential responses with a focus on maritime and cyber infrastructure.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
UPCM 1975: A class of its own
I am a proud member of UP College of Medicine Class 1975, which lived, studied, graduated, and for many, underwent specialty training in the Philippines through the early martial law years, thus born of turbulent times.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Modest expectations
Gilas manpower an issue as PBA playoffs intensify
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, Saudi firms partner for RE
Razon-led Primelectric Holdings, Inc. has partnered with Saudi Arabian firm ACWA Power Co. to explore renewable energy (RE) and energy storage opportunities in Western Visayas and Palawan.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
France, DOST celebrate Filipino excellence at 3rd Alumni Awards
The Embassy of France held the 3rd Alumni Awards Ceremony, in celebration of the annual France Alumni Day on June 25, 2025.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Delos Santos delivers gold
Albert Ian Delos Santos delivered the country's second gold medal to boost the team's campaign at the 2025 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan over the weekend.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Jurassic World Rebirth' tops global box office
Dinosaur fatigue may be a theme in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” but moviegoing audiences don’t seem to have that reservation.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Malaysia Embassy leads ASEAN fun run in Makati
The Embassy of Malaysia in Manila, in collaboration with the City Government of Makati, Makati Central Estate Association (MACEA), and Ayala Land, Inc., organised a fun run on early morning of June 22, 2025 along Ayala Avenue.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko warns absentee job order workers, eyes 7-to-4 work shift
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso issued a stern warning on Monday, July 7, to job order (J.0.) employees at the Manila City Hall who have been frequently absent or failing to report for duty.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Achieving upper-middle income status requires growth, investment
Recent analysis suggesting a possible entry of the country into upper-middle income status within the next few years is a good thing that we should look forward to. Already, it has spawned discussions on comparisons with other countries in the same race for uppermiddle income status.
2 min |
July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Typhoon Danas crosses Taiwan, killing 2 and injuring more than 300
Typhoon Danas brought heavy winds and torrential rains to parts of Taiwan early Monday, killing two people and injuring more than 300 on the island's densely populated west coast.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions
The BRICS bloc of developing nations on Sunday condemned the increase of tariffs and attacks on Iran, but refrained from naming U.S. President Donald Trump.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Nancy slams P8.96-B ‘midnight deal’ with subway contractor; ex-mayor Abby denies it
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay slammed on Sunday, July 6, what she called the city’s previous administration’s “midnight deal” with the contractor of the Makati subway project worth P8.96 billion, giving full ownership of the project to the city government just days before her term ended.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Emilio Daez unpacks it all
From adventure trails to active days, the young actor encourages everyone to unplug and recharge
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Process to declare Manila City Jail a historical site starts
Steps are now being undertaken to declare the Manila City Jail Male Dormitory (MCJMD) as a “historical site” owing to its rich history dating back to the Spanish occupation in the country, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH must move on from politicking and start building forward
Every very well-meaning Filipino should support the recent call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for all newly sworn-in officials to move beyond politics and focus on nation-building.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
DTI introduces digital badge for legit online biz
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched a digital verification system among e-commerce merchants aimed at ensuring the safety and reliability of online transactions.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
San Juanico passable to vans, buses by yearend, PBBM declares
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has assured motorists that by the end of 2025, the San Juanico Bridge will be passable to 12-ton vehicles such as vans, buses, and private cars.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
US Embassy, DepEd Davao train ALS teachers in student-centered learning
On June 4 and 5, the US Embassy in the Philippines' Regional English Language Office (RELO) and the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) Davao City Division conducted an intensive workshop that trained 40 newly hired teachers under DepEd's Alternative Learning System (ALS).
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Interest rate cuts fail to lift lending
Germany-based Deutsche Bank stated that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) cumulative 1.25-percent interest rate reductions have been unable to lift lending growth, as lower borrowing costs were not enough to outweigh persistent economic uncertainty.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israel launches airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
NCAP violators to receive text, e-mail notifications
Motorists who would commit traffic violations captured by artificial intelligence-capable cameras would now receive a notice of violation through a short messaging system (SMS) and electronic mail.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
PPP eyed for Agus-Pulangi rehab
After the successful bidding to privatize the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plants, the government and private-sector players may next look forward to another public-private partnership (PPP) in rehabilitating the decades-old Agus-Pulangi hydropower complex in Mindanao.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Inflation below target, BSP to cut rates anew
Private sector economists believe the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has room for two more cuts in key borrowing rates, following four straight months of inflation staying below the government's target band of two to four percent, and amid continued risks of economic underperformance.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ruffa, Barbie, and Kyline discuss pressure to look good in showbiz
Navigating the world of show business is difficult, primarily when artists are judged for their appearance.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd ends mandatory use of Mother Tongue in PH-wide early-grade instruction
The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a major policy shift on the medium of instruction (MOI) for Kindergarten to Grade 3, officially ending the mandatory use of the Mother Tongue in early-grade instruction nationwide.
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