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Gomez: PCO under previous admin should not have embarked on Bukidnon infra project
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez concurred with Senator Sherwin Gatchalian’s observation that a P124-million infrastructure project in Bukidnon, initiated under the previous administration, fell outside the PCO’s core mandate.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israel-Hamas peace plan a 'monumental step' in war de-escalation - DFA
The Philippines welcomes the Israel-Hamas peace plan, calling it a \"monumental step\" toward the deescalation of the conflict there, and expressed hope for a long-term stability in a region critical to maritime trade.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
18 feared dead in Tennessee explosives plant blast
A blast leveled an explosives plant Friday in rural Tennessee, leaving behind a mass of twisted metal, burned-out shells of cars, and at least 18 people missing and feared dead, authorities said.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bayanihan in action: Now is the time to step up, not step back
In the wake of last week's calamitous earthquakes — first a magnitude-7.4 quake off Davao Oriental then a magnitude 6.8 in the same area Oct. 10, following closely after the magnitude 6.9 quake in Cebu island on Sept. 30 — the Philippines is once again confronted with the raw power of nature and the fragility of our built environment.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lacson wants no less than 'retribution, restitution' from those involved in infra scams
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo \"Ping\" Lacson has suggested what he called the \"retribution plus restitution\" formula in dealing with erring officials and contractors behind anomalous flood control and other infrastructure projects.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Baby safety basics
Dr. Jayeanne M. Bihag-Lomibao shares practical tips for keeping your little one safe while giving them the freedom to explore
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No Doubt reunion concert set
Don't speak scream, because No Doubt has announced the band's first run of shows in 14 years.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NLEX goes for second straight win
NLEX hopes to ride the momentum from its stunning opening-game win when it takes on Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
When the ground trembles
The earth has been restless again. In recent days, we have felt its tremors in different corners of the country some mild, others frighteningly strong. Each time it happens, we find ourself pausing, remembering, and praying.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Voluminous steaming observed at Taal Volcano – Phivolcs
A voluminous steaming event was observed at the main crater of Taal Volcano on Friday night, Oct. 10, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Vista Land Launches Lifescapes Expo2025 Nationwide
Vista Land announces the launch of Lifescapes Expo2025, a multi-day event that will connect homebuyers, investors, and business partners with the full spectrum of residential and investment opportunities across its nationwide portfolio.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ICC cites VP Sara’s remarks in denying FPRRD’s release bid
“detention” of the former president.
3 min |
October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP rate cut to 4.5% likely sooner
Foreign financial giants and a think tank expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to further reduce key borrowing costs to 4.5 percent by year-end following the central bank's shift to more dovish tone.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't expands access to medicines through telepharmacy
President Marcos renewed his administration’s commitment to making medicine more affordable to the public following the launch of a pilot program that allows licensed pharmacists to supervise multiple drugstores remotely.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Amit, Centeno in 10-ball quarters
Former champions Rubilen Amit and Chezka Centeno edged out their respective veteran rivals to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2025 WPA Women's 10-Ball World Championship in Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Oct. 11.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Falcons soar again
Adamson snaps three-game skid, frustrates UE
2 min |
October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
World Migratory Bird Day: A shared journey demanding shared spaces
Each year, the skies remind us of a quiet miracle. Across continents and oceans, millions of migratory birds traverse thousands of kilometers, connecting the Arctic tundra to tropical wetlands, bustling cities to quiet estuaries.
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October 12, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Flu cases surge in NCR; health breaks declared in several schools
After noticing a steep rise in student and staff absences, several schools and universities across Metro Manila have issued health advisories, declared short \"health breaks,\" shifted to remote learning, and reinforced sanitation measures amid a surge in influenza and influenza-like illnesses (ILI) affecting school communities.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hidden owners face new SEC crackdown
Laying its part in the government’s anti-corruption drive, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has drafted rules mandating the disclosure of persons who, directly or indirectly, own a substantial stake or exercise control of a registered corporation or partnership.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Ghost projects' cloud gov't infra progress
The massive corruption scandal involving “ghost” flood control projects has cast a shadow over what has otherwise been a period of substantial infrastructure progress in the Philippines, according to London-based think tank Capital Economics.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DPWH stops road reblocking over kickback allegations
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday, Oct. 10, halted all road reblocking works following allegations that some projects were carried out to generate kickbacks rather than repair actual road damage.
1 min |
October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
7.4 quake strikes Davao Oriental
Marcos orders search, rescue operations
4 min |
October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ombudsman Remulla set to file first case in flood control mess next month
New Ombudsman Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said his office will file before the Sandiganbayan this November the first case involving the anomalous flood control projects in the country.
2 min |
October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
UN ready to surge aid into Gaza as it waits for green light from Israel after deal
The United Nations said Thursday that 170,000 metric tons of food, medicine and other humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza and that it is seeking a green light from Israel to massively increase help for more than 2 million Palestinians following a deal to pause the war.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, Australia war games underway in Capiz
The 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army and the Australian Defense Force (ADF) have kicked off joint military exercises in Capiz province.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Next big show
Retired banker. Retired soldier. Active entrepreneur. Off-and-on balikbayan. Retired politician. Me, the fence-sitter, observing, listening to them, waiting for an earthshaking moment of inspiration or exasperation, neither of which seemed to be forthcoming.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gratitude, memory of the heart
Idilyn Diazmade history for the Philippines by winning the first Gold Medal in the last Tokyo Olympics in the weight lifting competition.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in a bubble of luxury
Pope Leo XIV criticized how the wealthy live in a \"bubble of comfort and luxury\" while poor people suffer on the margins, confirming in his first teaching document that he is in perfect lockstep with his predecessor Pope Francis on matters of social and economic injustice.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP slashes 2026 growth forecast
Due to the pessimistic outlook from businesses related to flood control concerns, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has lowered its growth projection for next year to 5.3 percent, which is below the reduced target of six to seven percent.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
12 persons distressed by Cebu tremor receive aid
The magnitude-6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu province on Sept. 30 has taken a heavy toll on two families in one of the hard-hit towns.
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