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Hotel101 Nasdaq listing faces July 2025 deadline
DoubleDragon Corporation has until July 23, 2025 to push through with the merger of Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd. JVSPAC Acquisition Corporation, which will result in its $2.3 billion listing on the NASDAQ.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gabri Panlilio: Strength & calm amid the storm
One is never really alone. That much, at least, is at the heart of who and what Gabri Panlilio is all about. A music artist who's breaking into the scene but experienced nonetheless and armed with a background in theater and musicals, she is leaning into the message of her song \"Calm\" to get a particular point across.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
LaVine lifts Kings past Cavaliers
Zach LaVine scored 37 points, including 11 in the decisive fourth quarter, and the Sacramento Kings remained in position for a play-in spot with a 120-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, April 6.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bb. Pilipinas reveals 36 candidates for 2025 pageant
The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) officially selected the candidates for the 2025 Binibining Pilipinas pageant during a final closed-door screening at the New Frontier Theater on April 2.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Metro Manila index crimes down by 23.63%
Index crimes in Metro Manila went down by 23.63 percent from January 1 to April 1 this year compared to the same period last year, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Monday, April 7.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
OCD decries misuse of emergency broadcast system for political campaign
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) strongly denounced the “inappropriate” use of the Emergency Cell Broadcast System (ECBS) for political campaigning by some candidates in the upcoming elections.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Who wants it more?
Angels, Cool Smashers begin title series
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 points to further study US tariffs
The much-anticipated Ameri can tariffs have come. We have been hearing about these since November 2024.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'A Minecraft Movie' breaks box office record with $301-M global debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood need-ed 'A Minecraft Movie' to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year’s box office deficit.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Charges of illegal assembly in Qatar vs 17 Pinoys dismissed
The charges against the 17 Filipinos arrested in Qatar for illegal assembly have been officially dismissed, Malacañang announced Monday, April 7.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The one who sent me is true
Jesus is the true light coming into the world (1:9).
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Going beyond the spectacle of election campaign
As the election campaign intensifies with candidates vying for local posts now joining national bets in battling for the hearts and minds of voters, many Filipinos find themselves questioning whether the triennial elections really usher in significant progress – or merely perpetuate our country’s struggles.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
iHeatMap launched for real-time heat index monitoring
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has of-
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
EVs and Chinese brands are reshaping Philippine mobility
The deluge of motorcycles that started more than a decade ago may have changed the appearance of our streets, but if you look around today, you will not fail to notice something new. We are witnessing a transformative shift in our transportation landscape. Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are increasingly populating our streets, driven by government initiatives, rising environmental awareness, and the entry of relatively affordable, high quality models— many of which are made in China. This trend reflects global and local efforts to embrace sustainable mobility while highlighting the growing influence of Chinese automakers in the Philippine market.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'To win is our main goal
Nothing has changed on Shai Nitura's mind after Adamson pulled off a big upset of National University on Sunday, April 6.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd grants teachers 30-day uninterrupted vacation
To provide much needed rest and recovery, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, April 7, that it had granted a 30-day uninterrupted flexible vaca tion for teachers.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The road to rage
Two incidents in the past week highlighted the issue of road rage, which is increasingly common. A viral video showed an SUV driver in Mactitificuffs with three motorcycle riders, and being outnumbered, drew his gun and fired at the assailants. He in all three and also managed to injure his female companion. One of the riders succumbed to his injuries. The SUV driver is now in jail facing murder and frustrated murder charges.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
IDC, AVP unveil Citta Grande JV
Talpinas Development Corporation (IDC), a pioneering green real estate developer in Mindanao, has entered into a strategic joint venture with contractor AV Pamatong Trading & Construction Inc. (AVP) to develop the third phase of IDC’s Primavera City complex.
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd intensifies push for full functional literacy among Filipino learners
THE Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up efforts to enhance functional literacy among Filipino learners, responding to the latest findings of the 2022 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS).
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April 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippine Army at 128: Evolving for the future
The Philippine Army (PA), on March 22, 2025, commemorated the 128th anniversary of its founding.
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April 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BARMM's economy blooms
Since its establishment in 2019, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has steadily emerged as a promising frontier for economic growth and development.
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April 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The future is digital: Helping MSMEs thrive in a tech-driven economy
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the Philippine economy, employing the majority of our workforce. However, despite their crucial role in driving economic activity, many micro-small-and-medium-enterprises (MSMEs) still struggle to keep pace with digital advancements — an essential factor in staying competitive and ensuring long-term success in an increasingly technology-driven market.
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April 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Inflation-stoking tariffs to hike rates
When the United States (US) sneezes tariffs, the world—including the Philippines—may catch a cold in the form of higher borrowing rates, making debt accumulation to fund ballooning public expenditures and the wider budget deficit more expensive.
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April 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Malampaya’s ‘critical test’ is coming
For years, Malampaya has been like a reality show where nobody knows if there’s still gas left—just a lot of suspense and expert “guesses.” But this season, the season finale may finally drop—and it’s interesting to see if we’d struck energy gold or we’re up for a frustrating plot twist.
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April 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
World Health Day: Focus on maternal and newborn health
Today, April 7, 2025, marks the 77th observance by the United Nations of World Health Day. Focusing on maternal and newborn health, this year's celebration is themed \"Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures,\" beaming the spotlight on the urgency of ending preventable deaths.
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April 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DENR fast-tracks creation of Ocean Environment Bureau
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is pushing forward with plans to institutionalize ocean governance through the establishment of an Ocean Environment Bureau, with the full organization of its Ocean Environment Task Force (OETF) expected by the second quarter of 2025.
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April 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Poor countries to bear the brunt of trade wars
Poor and vulnerable countries, including the Philippines, will be the most impacted by the sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on all foreign-origin goods coming to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
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April 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH to repay P55-billion WB loans until 2053
The Philippines will repay until 2053 two of the four loans green-lit by the Washington-based World Bank last month worth a total of $950.54 million or about P54.6 billion, that will finance health services and transport connectivity in Mindanao and other poor provinces in the country.
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April 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
I am the light of the world
John's Gospel frequently uses the Greek expression “ego eimi,” which means “I am,” accentuating the identity and mission of Jesus.
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April 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP rate cuts to proceed amid greater uncertainty
While Citi anticipates the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to resume cutting key borrowing costs by 25 basis points (bps) at its April 10 policy meeting, March’s low inflation, coupled with global trade risks, could prompt the central bank to further reduce rates sooner than expected.
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