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ICC chief prosecutor Khan disqualified from Duterte case

The International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges have disqualified chief prosecutor Karim Khan from the crimes against humanity charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte because of conflict of interest, according to several media agencies which cited a Reuters exclusive story.

2 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

PH wins 6 World Travel awards; Philippine Pavilion bags silver in Expo 2025 Osaka

The Philippines reinforced its standing as a global tourism powerhouse after capturing six major honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

3 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Why investing in buyer experience pays off in Philippine e-commerce

I consider myself a seasoned online shopper. On any given day, I’ll see the same product sold by multiple sellers, each with different prices that make me pause and compare. Price is tempting, of course, but more and more, I find myself asking a different question: ‘Who can I trust to deliver what I paid for?’

7 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Pangandaman: DBM not involved in 'insertions'

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has clarified that the agency has no authority to participate in budget insertions, countering claims about its alleged involvement.

3 min  |

October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Watson Philippines champions a creative way of healing and wellness with #HeARTworks

In a fast-paced world where busy schedules and constant pressures prevail, self-care frequently takes a back seat.

3 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Trump urges leaders to put 'old feuds' aside, calls for new era of harmony in the Middle East

President Donald Trump called for a new era of harmony in the Middle East on Monday during a global summit on Gaza's future, trying to advance broader peace in the region after visiting Israel to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

What's it like to be onstage during a strong earthquake

Last Oct. 10, at exactly 7:12 p.m., I was onstage hosting the 25th anniversary of Borromeo Insurance Agency at Casa Mayor in Davao City when the entire stage began to tremble.

2 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Plant-based functional food for cancer prevention

Eating your way out of breast cancer

2 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Corruption exposé eyed as motive behind ex-NIA employee's slay

Police investigators are looking into recent revelations made by a former employee of the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) of massive corruption at the agency as the motive behind his killing in broad daylight in Cagayan de Oro City on Oct. 10.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Ombudsman Remulla scraps SALN restrictions

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin C. Remulla on Tuesday, Oct. 14, scrapped the restriction on access to the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of public officials as he warned public officials against “selective transparency,” emphasizing that doing so will only breed suspicion.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Reyes overcomes turbulent journey

TNT coach hurdles tough past, wins 7th Coach of the Year plum

2 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Laging handa

When you reflect on the string of earthquakes that have hit the country, it is understandable for people to panic and get an apocalypse kind of feeling.

2 min  |

October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Davao Oriental placed under state of calamity

The province of Davao Oriental has been placed under a state of calamity as it continued to reel from the effects of the recent twin earthquakes and the continuing aftershocks being felt in the region.

2 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Beneficial ownership: A transformative transparency initiative

Requiring the Declaration of Beneficial ownership is a crucial step and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of government procurement. By disclosing BO information, funds intended for essential services are protected from inefficiency, fraud, and corruption.

3 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Mandaluyong City residents receive Emergency Go Bags

Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos ordered the immediate distribution of Emergency Go Bags to residents as part of the city's preparation and readiness for disasters and calamities, particularly the \"The Big One.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

200 cases of influenza-like illness recorded in Pasay City

Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the city recorded 200 cases of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) in June.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

A budget for redemption, a promise for trust

The passage of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 in the House of Representatives is Congress' wager for redemption more than an annual undertaking.

2 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

MDSW launches diversion program for youth involved in Mendiola riot

The Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) has launched a diversion program for the minors involved in the recent riot that occurred in Mendiola.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Of Italian flair and modern femininity

Max&Co. throws a fashion fête as it unveils its new Manila flagship

1 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

US reaffirms defense support for PH after latest skirmish with China in West PH Sea

The United States reaffirmed its defense pact with the Philippines after China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese militia vessels rammed and water cannoned a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel near the Pag-asa Island over the weekend.

2 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Filinvest consolidates nine hospitality units into FHC

Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) is consolidating its hotels and resorts businesses by folding all of them into Filinvest Hospitality Corp. (FHC).

1 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Asiabest trading suspension OKd

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has approved the voluntary trading suspension sought by Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG) in response to shareholder calls for transparency and to avoid speculation while awaiting the final appraisals of assets to be infused into the company.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Mayor Maan strengthens health services, emergency readiness in first 100 days

Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro highlighted her administration's accomplishments in its first 100 days, focusing on programs that strengthen health services and emergency preparedness in the city.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

DepEd asks LGUs to exercise ‘balance, prudence’ in ordering class suspensions

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, October 14, urged local government units (LGUs) to exercise balance and prudence when suspending classes, stressing that while ensuring public safety is paramount, prolonged suspensions may disrupt learning and hinder students’ development.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

A country at rock-bottom?

“Is our country sinking — figuratively and literally?”

3 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Palestinians celebrate as prisoners are released by Israel under Gaza ceasefire deal

Cheers erupted among Palestinians on Monday as Israel released nearly 2,000 prisoners under a Gaza ceasefire agreement that saw them exchanged for Israeli hostages freed by Hamas.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

IKEA opens TriNoma plan-and-order branch

Swedish furniture giant IKEA is introducing its plan-and-order format in the Philippines through the opening of its second, albeit small-scale, store in northern Metro Manila, as it ramps up efforts to broaden access to its home furnishings.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

DepEd asks LGUs to exercise 'balance, prudence' in ordering class suspensions

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, October 14, urged local government units (LGUs) to exercise balance and prudence when suspending classes, stressing that while ensuring public safety is paramount, prolonged suspensions may disrupt learning and hinder students’ development.

1 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

MPower forges RAP partnership

MPower, the local retail electricity supplier (RES) of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), announced it has aggregated several facilities of Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Inc. into the retail aggregation program (RAP).

1 min  |

October 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin

PAGASA monitoring LPA east of Mindanao

‘Medium chance’ of developing into tropical cyclone ‘Ramil’

2 min  |

October 15, 2025