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Gov't secures P714M from Monet art deal

A successful compromise agreement—a process initiated during the previous administration—added 714 million to national coffers last May, coming from the current owner of a Monet painting that had been sold overseas and formed part of the ill-gotten wealth of the late strongman Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., according to the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG)

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August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

5 Filipinos arrested in Riyadh for alleged theft, drug possession

Riyadh Region Police announced the arrest of five Filipino nationals accused of stealing from homes and possessing illegal drugs, Saudi Arabia's Public Security said on Aug. 23.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

22 additional hospitals, medical providers now accept DSWD guarantee letters

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has expanded its network of partner-institutions to include 22 additional hospitals, pharmaceutical firms, and medical suppliers that now accept its guarantee letters (GL) for clients in medical crises.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

PLDT poised to storm into finals

Fresh off a championship sweep in the PVL On Tour, PLDT shoots for another finals appearance in the Invitationals when it battles Japan's Kobe Shinwa University on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Policeman shot dead, 2 bystanders injured in Pasay shooting incident

A policeman assigned to the Manila Police District (MPD)-Tactical Operations Center (TOC) was shot to death while two bystanders were injured by a riding-in-tandem in Pasay City on Saturday night, August 23.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Why MSMEs and microfinance matter

On Aug. 18, 2025, Malacañang reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to strengthening micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through the ongoing implementation of the MSME Development Plan 2023-2028. Speaking at the Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSMEs, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin conveyed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision of creating a business climate that promotes innovation, expanded market access, and stronger competitiveness for MSMEs nationwide.

3 min  |

August 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Park Bo-gum 'deeply grateful' for warm welcome from Filipino fans

Korean star Park Bo-gum expressed gratitude to Filipinos for their warm welcome at his fan meeting in Manila.

2 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

'Konektadong Pinoy' has lapsed into law – Palace

Malacañang confirmed that the Konektadong Pinoy Bill has lapsed into law.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Why we should take Twitch chat seriously? Part 2 - the hidden politics of livestreaming

In Part 1, we looked at how livestream chats are more than scrolling text—they’re co-created spaces where people and technology work together to produce culture, emotion, and connection. But what are the policy implications?

2 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

ERC to fast-track power contracts

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said the regulator would accelerate its decisions on power supply deals to boost investor confidence and ensure reasonable prices for consumers.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

BSP easing cycle to continue

Private-sector economists doubt that the widely expected 25-basis-point (bp) cut in key interest rates on Thursday, Aug. 28, will mark the end of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) easing cycle, pointing to the economy's continued slowdown and the rapid decline in inflation.

2 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

After day-long exam, students feast in Iloilo

An exam day ended with a feast for a class of Grade 9 students in central Iloilo province.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Konektadong Pinoy Act: Why This Digital Reform Matters for Every Filipino

The Konektadong Pinoy Act is poised to transform the Philippines’ digital landscape by dismantling outdated telecom rules, lowering barriers to competition, and embedding stronger cybersecurity measures, paving the way for faster, more affordable, and more inclusive internet access for all Filipinos.

2 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Online gambling transactions down by 50%

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed reports online gambling transactions plunged by half after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ordered e-wallet providers to take down gambling site links.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Israeli strikes, gunfire kill 33 as Gaza City becomes focus of famine and military offensive

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including people sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food, local hospitals said as a famine in Gaza's largest city puts new pressure on Israel over its 22-month offensive.

3 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Blackwater, NLEX collide

Blackwater and NLEX finished at the top two spots at the end of the preliminaries to arrange a finals showdown in the Kadayawan Basketball Invitational at the USEP Gym, Saturday, Aug. 23.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Couple involved in cyberporn in Cebu caught

The town of Dumangjug, Cebu was shocked by the discovery of a cyberpornography involving two live-in partners.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

AFP conducts maritime activity with Australia, Canada in West PH Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted a multilateral maritime cooperative activity with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Saturday, Aug. 23, as part of the ongoing Exercise ALON.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Belle Mariano renews ties with ABS-CBN

New-gen phenomenal actress and singer Belle Mariano expressed her enjoyment of working with fellow Kapamilya star Donny Pangilinan, her partner in the DonBelle love team.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

‘Free Duterte’ concert draws crowd in Davao City

“Limang Buwan, Isang Sigaw: Free Duterte Concert” drew thousands of supporters at the Coastal Road Bazaar on Friday, Aug. 22, five months after former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s detention at the International Criminal Court.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

You can now tap with GCash

Have you been in another country and seen people use their phones to pay for something in a store? No, not scanning a QR code. Tapping the phone on a point of sale device. A transaction done in a few seconds.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

New Batangas logistics hub to link with SCMB railway

The newly inaugurated logistics and supply chain hub in Batangas could soon be a strategic site that will complement the proposed Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway, a development seen to significantly boost trade in the province and nearby areas.

1 min  |

August 25, 2025

Manila Bulletin

The power of collectivism

The history of the Bangsam-oro has been defined by its decades-long struggle for self-governance. This struggle was not only witnessed but shared by the rest of the Filipino nation, which believed that the Bangsamoro people deserved better.

3 min  |

August 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Truth, please

Ever since Controversial Face (CF) decided to go online, old issues have continued to resurface.

2 min  |

August 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

73rd Famas at Manila Hotel: Vice Ganda, Arjo Atayde, Marian Rivera win top honors

Stars came down for the 73rd Famas Awards at the Manila Hotel on Friday, Aug. 22, as Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda, Rep. Arjo Atayde, and Marian Rivera won top acting honors.

2 min  |

August 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Shaking up the scene

David Abalayan's journey to becoming a champion mixologist

2 min  |

August 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

'Isang' exits

Heavy rains still possible due to enhanced 'habagat'

1 min  |

August 24, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Another petition asks SC to declare BSKE postponement unconstitutional

Young voters have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to declare unconstitutional the law that reset to Nov. 2, 2026 the Dec. 1, 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and extended the incumbents' term of office from three to four years.

2 min  |

August 24, 2025

Manila Bulletin

2 new Love Bus routes launched

Two new Love Bus routes were launched in Cebu and Davao City on Friday, Aug. 22.

2 min  |

August 24, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Kobe Shinwa U notches first win

Japan’s Kobe Shinwa University showcased its fast-paced style of play and dismantled ZUS Coffee, 25-14, 27-25, 25-17, to kick off its campaign in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday, Aug. 23.

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August 24, 2025