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No plan to close coal mines
While the country is working to expand its renewable energy (RE) fleet, the Department of Energy (DOE) clarified that it is not pushing for a complete halt in coal mine operations.
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September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'The Voice Kids' coaches excited to mentor new batch of hopefuls
Asia's Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose and international singer, dancer, and host Billy Crawford welcomed hitmaker, singer-songwriter, and producer Zack Tabudlo, along with Miguel and Paolo, the twin members of the popular band Ben&Ben, as the first-ever Double Chair coaches on the reality singing competition The Voice Kids, which debuted on GMA Network on Sept. 14.
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September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cash under fire: Can Purisima’s proposal clean up corruption?
In a country where envelopes stuffed with bills have long been synonymous with backdoor deals, former Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima is calling for a radical rethink of how cash flows through the Philippine economy. His proposal? Limit high-value cash transactions, lower the top currency denomination, and push for a digital-first financial system.
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September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Historic win for Crawford
Terence Crawford became the first male boxer to capture three unified division titles when he defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision on Saturday night, Sept. 13, to win the super middleweight championship before an announced record crowd of 70,482.
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September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
China launches probes targeting US semiconductors ahead of Madrid trade talks
China launched two probes targeting the U.S. semiconductor sector Saturday ahead of talks between the two nations in Spain this week on trade, national security and the ownership of social media platform TikTok.
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September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A review of '100 Awit Para Kay Stella'
The meaning of limerence, and recognizing that rain is 'ulan' in Filipino, will help you understand the why of my title to this review, after having watched the film.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Justice builds a home in Sulu
Earlier this month, I stood shoulder to shoulder with Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen and other justices, alongside local leaders, and hundreds of proud Tausug as we broke ground for the new Sulu Hall of Justice.
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September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
41 quakes shake Kanlaon
Forty-one earthquakes rattled Kanlaon Volcano in less than half a day, signaling heightened unrest, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Sunday, Sept. 14.
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September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
AC Health unveils AI-powered lung cancer detection
Yala Healthcare Holdings Inc.’s (AC Health) Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH), the country’s first cancer specialty hospital, is teaming-up with global pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to launch its Lung Center of Excellence (COE) and a dedicated Lung Nodule Clinic.
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September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
AFP in joint exercises with US, Japan in West PH Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) observed a shift in China’s approach in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) after a Chinese warship invoked “sovereign immunity” to justify its presence inside the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
2 min |
September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lucero, De Liano ink deals
Magnolia has secured the services of its young and promising big in Zavier Lucero while Converge has also locked in Juan Gomez De Liano as teams continue their build up for the upcoming PBA 50th season.
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September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Int’l community backs PH protest vs China’s nature reserve plan
Several members of the diplomatic community in the Philippines stood by Manila as it filed a diplomatic protest against China’s plan to build a national nature reserve in the heavily contested Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) in the West Philippine Sea.
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September 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cut in DPWH budget for projects pushed to boost funds for students
A move to reduce the proposed budget for Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects and utilize the amount slashed for scholarship or educational assistance funds for all college students next year is being proposed in the House of Representatives.
2 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Flood control probe team members named
Malacañang announced two of the three members forming the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), a body created to investigate alleged corruption, irregularities, and misuse of funds in government flood control and other infrastructure projects over the past decade.
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September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DND, AFP reject calls to turn its back on gov't amid corruption woes
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed their commitment to the Constitution and their mandate to the Filipino people, rejecting calls for the military to withdraw support from the government amid heightened political noise and allegations of corruption in flood control projects.
3 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The gifts of grandparents
From hugs to heritage, they give grandchildren identity, security, and belonging
3 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'The Sit-Down' exclusive: Kyle Tan, taipan's grandson, on leading Tanduay
A quiet workday morning in Quiapo, Manila, might be part of Kyle Tan's routine, but nothing about his journey has been. Inside his office at Tanduay Distillers Inc., two framed NBA jerseys hang on the wall—a constant reminder of his late father, Lucio \"Bong\" Tan Jr., and the unexpected path he had to take.
4 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Flashes of brilliance
Alas shows grit in tough opener vs Tunisia
2 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Grace under fire: A birthday tribute to President BBM
Today, we celebrate the birthday of our country’s leader, President Ferdinand “Bong-bong” Marcos Jr.
4 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Himalayan nation in turmoil
Nepal, that beautiful country nestled in the Himalayas, home to the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest — God's greatest gift to the Nepalese people — is today engulfed in its worst political unrest in years.
2 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sculptor of paper dreams
Meet Allan Vincent Cruz, an artist who brings anime characters to life through papercraft
2 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Filipinos 'willing victims' of scam hubs - DMW
Filipinos continue to become willing victims of scam hubs across Southeast Asia even as the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) insists on employing \"non-punishment principles\".
2 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pag-IBIG Fund to Offer Special 4.5% Rate for Home Loans Up to P1.8 Million
Pag-IBIG Fund is set to offer a special 4.5 percent housing loan rate to qualified members seeking to purchase house-and-lot packages worth up to P1.8 million, as part of the Marcos Administration's Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. The promotional rate is expected to be available starting in October, as the agency joins the nationwide celebration of National Shelter Month.
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September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lebanese dancer defies extremist threats, social norms with sold-out performances
Alexandre Paulikevitch put on his white dress and wig and danced his way to center stage, knowing that the extremist groups who had threatened him before his controversial recital might be waiting for him outside the theater.
1 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rainfall, flood warnings up this weekend - PAGASA
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, September 13, said it is closely monitoring a Low Pressure Area (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that may bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon and Visayas this weekend.
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September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippine horticulture summit returns with focus on ornamental horticulture and urban agriculture
Its roots trace back to its landmark event last May 2024, which brought together nearly 800 participants at The Space in One Ayala Mall, Makati.
2 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Live a vivid vision in the colors and culture of coastal Italy at Vietri by Crown Asia
Tucked between the wind and the waves of the Amalfi Coast is a less-traveled paradise romantically named Vietri sul Mare.
3 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A decade of excellence
Dot Property Philippines Awards 2025 honors industry leaders and innovators
2 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dan Brown opens up on new tome 'The Secret of Secrets'
The plots of Dan Brown’s novels have so many turns that even the author has to make sure he can keep it all organized.
3 min |
September 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The united 'Estate' of prime property
Just literally a stone's throw from where I reside on Ayala Avenue stands The Estate Makati, and so I've watched the property develop from when it was a deep hole in the ground. In fact, even back to when it was the only empty lot on Apartment Ridge Road that's parallel to Ayala Avenue; to today, as the Norman Foster + Partners designed building that is steadily reaching its' top-off stage, and structural completion - set to happen within the year.
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