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Manila Bulletin
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke’, a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals in-volving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican’s head of state.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
UK remains committed to trade deals with PH
Amid threats of higher tariffs imposed by the United States globally, the United Kingdom will \"turbocharge\" its investment and trade relations with the Philippines across key sectors, British Ambassador to Manila Laure Beaufils said.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bloomberry ups e-gaming push
Razon-led gaming firm Bloomberry Resorts Corp. is on track to launch its new electronic gaming product in late May or early June this year, as it bets on the rapidly growing online gaming business to compensate for revenue losses due to the exit of Chinese players from Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul, injures more than 230 people
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas of Turkey on Wednesday, prompting widespread panic and scores of injuries in the city of 16 million people, though there were no immediate reports of serious damage.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Helen Gamboa tied with Nora Aunor
One of the highlights in Helen Gamboa-Sotto’s movie career happened in 1995 at the Urian Awards when she figured in a tie for best actress with Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Go leads Arkipelago senatorial survey
Sen. Bong Go emerged as the top choice for the Senate in a nationwide survey conducted by Arkipelago Analytics ahead of the May 2025 elections.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why PH must adopt a parallel manual vote count system
In a democracy, few things are as fundamental as the accurate counting of votes. The legitimacy of elections — and thus the stability of a nation's political system — hinges directly upon trust in the electoral process. For the Philippines, a country with a rich democratic tradition yet persistent concerns regarding electoral transparency, adopting a parallel manual count system similar to that employed by the United States could significantly enhance the credibility and reliability of our elections.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Scorching weather to persist as peak of dry season yet to arrive
The scorching weather currently affecting the country is expected to persist in the coming weeks, with the peak of the warm and dry season still yet to arrive, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Muntinlupa LGU enacts foster care ordinance for abused, abandoned children
Abused, neglected, abandoned and surrendered children will be given alternative child care under a foster care ordinance of the Muntinlupa City government.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
FGen supplies RE to Japanese-led manufacturer
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) has teamed up with a Japanese manufacturing firm to supply 100-percent clean energy to its facilities in Zambales.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SMB, Ginebra in marquee duel
San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra, two of the perennial contenders in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, are set to lock horns and test each other's mettle on Friday, April 25, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH is ADB’s No. 2 borrower in 2024
ADB last year \"successfully mobilized $2.1 billion for a PPP [public-private partnership project] that will expand and modernize Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA),\" the report noted.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Napolcom: 2 ex-police officers culpable of conduct unbecoming
The National Police Commission said two former police officers were culpable of conduct unbecoming when they verbally attacked Iloilo fourth district Rep. Ferj Biron and the Ombudsman during a press conference in 2022.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SC: To raise funds, villages can hold bingo games without permits
The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the power of barangays (villages) to hold bingo games as fundraising projects without need of permits from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. or any national or local government office.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
6-vehicle collision leaves 3 dead, 10 wounded in Marikina
Three individuals were killed, while around 10 others were injured in a six-vehicle collision along Fortune Avenue in Barangay Fortune, Marikina City on Wednesday evening, April 23.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why your structures may be at risk if ‘Big One’ strikes
With the “Big One” a big possibil-ity and the ongoing industrial developments in the country, the government should revisit the Philippine steel production policy. The Big One is the predicted 7.2-magnitude earthquake that may hit Metro Manila and neighboring areas.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Honda hybrids return over 22 km/l on Baguio drive
Civic, CR-V, and HR-V go north
3 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
All eyes on Bugna
A determined lineup of rising tennis stars is out to challenge La Carlota City sensation Kathryn Bugna as the Aklan National Junior Tennis Championships unfolds Saturday, April 26, at the Kalibo courts.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A day in the Walled City
What do Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, and Carly Rae Jepsen have in common? Aside from doing concerts in the Philippines, they are among the many international celebrities who have visited Intramuros.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Finishing touches
Festival season's calling—show up in style with the hottest accessories and beauty must-haves
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Jeric Gonzales: The day he almost quit showbiz
With more than a decade of experience in the vibrant entertainment world, the acclaimed Kapuso actor Jeric Gonzales exudes confidence as he immerses himself in intense drama projects.
4 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Taekwondo summer program under way
It's summertime and the Philippine Taekwondo Association is once again holding its traditional SMART/MVP Sports Foundation Taekwondo Summer Program all over the country.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin
End of an era
Days before last Tuesday the 22nd, I already had a headline for this little essay I was still going to write.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lakers even series vs Wolves
Luka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers fought back to even their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 victory in Game 2 on Tuesday night, April 22.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin
They gave him a piece of baked fish
Jesus appears to his disciples in Jerusalem. The disciples are startled and terrified, thinking that they are seeing a ghost.
3 min |
April 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH seen driving wind energy growth
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), an international wind industry association, has identified the Philippines as one of the top markets to watch for wind energy growth.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Final Four complete
University of Santo Tomas booted University of the Philippines out of semifinal contention with a rousing 25-20, 25-21, 25-18 win to complete the Final Four cast of the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday, April 23.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin
World Immunization Week: Protect every person from vaccine-preventable diseases
Vaccines are one of humanity's greatest achievements. Over the last 50 years, essential vaccines have saved at least 154 million lives. That's six lives a minute, every day, for five decades.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Man accused of stealing clothes mauled to death
A 22-year-old man passed away in a hospital on Monday, April 21, hours after he was allegedly mauled by two relatives who accused him of theft on Sunday night, April 20 in Purok Marapara 1, Barangay Bata here.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos, FL to attend Pope's funeral
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are set to fly to the Vatican to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed on Wednesday, April 23.
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