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Sandiganbayan convicts former Mis Occ solon for PDAF misuse

The Sandiganbayan has convicted former Misamis Occidental congressman Loreto Leo S. Ocampos and two others in three criminal cases involving the misuse of the former legislator’s P2.1 million priority development assistance fund (PDAF) in 2013.

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June12 2025

Manila Bulletin

MAP joins growing opposition to mandated wage increase

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is urging the government to focus on reducing high costs across commodities and services over wage increase.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Filipino arrested in LA immigration crackdown

The consul general of the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles confirmed that a Filipino was arrested by the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid the large-scale immigration operations across the country.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

'No-nonsense' SEC under Chair Lim

New Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francis Ed. Lim aims to transform the commission into “a no-nonsense regulator—firm when necessary, but always fair, efficient, reliable, and professional.”

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June 11 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Profile: The legacy of General Rommel Francisco Dayleg Marbil

Gen. Marbil: “Let’s put dignity back into the uniform”

4 min  |

June 11 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Is music therapy effective?

Knowing the science behind sound healing

3 min  |

June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Marcos appoints Raul Villanueva as SC associate justice

President Marcos has appointed court administrator Raul Villanueva as the new Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice.

2 min  |

June 11 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Back to square one

Senators decide to return complaint vs VP Sara to House

5 min  |

June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

PH, US commit to deeper defense cooperation

Amid growing concerns over China's “destabilizing actions” in the South China Sea, the Philippines and the United States committed to deepening their defense relations and exploring new partnerships with allies in the region.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

How dangerous is mpox?

Debunking mpox myths and how to keep safe

5 min  |

June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

FDI falls amid political 'noise'

Net inflows of brick-and-mortar foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Philippines fell to $498 million in March, the lowest in three months, as heightened political instability and lingering United States (US) tariff-led uncertainty eroded investor confidence.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Big battle in Subic IM

All eyes are on Olongapo this weekend as the Century Tuna IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay Philippines returns on Sunday, June 15, transforming the coastal city into a battleground for some of the world’s fittest endurance athletes.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

PH MLBB teams seek Riyadh glory

Four Mobile Legends: Bang Bang teams are representing the country in the upcoming Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next month.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Protect next generation; act now against smoking, vaping

Tobacco and vape products contain toxic chemicals that can damage the heart, lungs, and other vital organs.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Japanese frigate arrives in Australia as Tokyo bids for defense deal

A state-of-the-art Japanese warship has arrived in Australia as part of a high-stakes campaign to secure a $6.5 billion contract to build the country’s next fleet of general-purpose frigates.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Beermen eye win-once bonus

SMB targets Top 4 finish, quarters incentive

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June 11 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

See clearly, live fully: A new era of minimally invasive eye surgery in the Philippines

Some Filipinos who dreamed of life without glasses or contact lenses hesitated at the final step: LASIK. Not because they didn't long to wake up to a clear sunrise or move through their day without the fog of poor eyesight, but because of a quiet fear, which is cutting into the eye.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Israeli navy attacks rebel-held Yemeni port city of Hodeida, a first in the conflict

The Israeli navy attacked docks in Yemen’s rebel-held port city of Hodeida on Tuesday, likely damaging facilities that are key to aid shipments to the hungry, war-wracked nation.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Deposit insurance doesn't prevent bank runs-BSP

Even with the safety net of deposit insurance, both small and large depositors tend to pull out their funds when a nearby bank shuts down, suggesting that fear of losing access to cash outweighs the assurance of protection, according to a study co-authored by top Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) officials.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Trump authorizes additional 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles

Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders Monday from President Donald Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don't want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests.

2 min  |

June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Is music therapy effective?

Many practitioners mix legitimate concepts with questionable claims about \"vibrational retuning\" and quantum healing.

1 min  |

June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

eMarketplace: A game- changing 'add to cart' reform

Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. \"Parang dumaraan sa butas ng karayom.\" This popular Filipino idiom describes the frustration of many government employees in procuring through the traditional system.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

AC Health pushes for proactive HIV screening in workplaces, schools, and communities

AC Health is training its medical staff and mobilizing its integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and importation business to help curb the HIV epidemic

2 min  |

June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

'Habagat' may dampen Independence Day celebrations, PAGASA says

The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat”, will be bringing rain and gusty winds across several areas on Thursday, June 12, which could dampen Independence Day celebrations, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

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June 11 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

From vision to skyline

DMWAI celebrates 60 years of architectural prowess and community building

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Celebrating migrant workers

Her name was Aisa. When I was still in the Senate, she sent me a letter explaining her horrific ordeal in Jordan as a migrant worker. Her first employer did not feed her for two days and when she got sick she was returned to her agency. The agency then “detained” her inside the toilet for five days until they found a second employer. Her ordeal was about to worsen as her second employer attempted to molest her. She screamed and cried and ran to seek help only to fall down the stairs injuring her leg. “Sana po tulungan niyo akong makauwi,” she pleaded in her letter.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

BSP poised for rate cuts in June and August

Expectations are growing among foreign banks for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to reduce key interest rates consecutively when its Monetary Board (MB) decides on the policy stance in June and August, with global investment banking giant Goldman Sachs joining the chorus.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

BPI stays committed to RE financing

Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands’ (BPI) supporting inclusion, nature, and growth (SINAG) bonds now hold the record as the largest peso bond issuance to date.

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June 11 2025

Manila Bulletin

Netters plunge into BJK action

The Philippine women's tennis team is set to compete in the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group II at the National Tennis Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia starting Monday, June 16.

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June 11 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

A toast to inclusive growth

L’Oréal Philippines marks next chapter with unveiling of Balai Beauté, a hub designed to foster collaborations

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June 11 2025