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Manila Bulletin
MVP: Corruption threatens credit rating, slows growth
Tycoon Manuel V. Pan-gilinan, who leads one of the biggest conglomerates in the country, warns of the adverse impact of the corruption scandal on the Philippine economy and credit ratings.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Survey shows more Filipinos 'living under daily stress'
As the world observes World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, a nationwide survey shows that more Filipinos are living under daily stress as they cope with financial, health, work, and family pressures.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
9 PH firms land on Forbes' best employers list
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) leads the nine Filipino companies included in Forbes Magazine’s World’s Best Employers list this year, which consisted of 900 companies.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
WHO tobacco treaty's failure to uphold harm reduction threatens progress in public health
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) warns that the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) risks undermining its own mandate by excluding harm reduction as part of its tobacco control strategy ahead of the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP).
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Floating cocaine discovered in Palawan
Local fisherfolk discovered and surrendered to authorities several floating packages of suspected cocaine with an estimated weight of 10 kilos in Palawan, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Friday, Oct. 10.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SALNs of gov’t officials open to public — Remulla
Starting next week, the statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) of all government officials, including those of President Marcos and Vice President Duterte, will be available to the public.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The Weekend Pause: Reclaim the rhythm of rest to restore balance
After months of disappointing and shocking news on unthinkable actions and situations — flood control projects that were either substandard or not there at all — the value of weekend rest has quietly diminished.
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
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Special discounts and offerings to look out for at Klook Travel Fest 2025
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October 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Radar ready to electrify the pickup segment
UAAGI's new brand offers EV and plug-in hybrid pickups
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos reforms, swift anti- corruption drive boost investor confidence - Go
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go said President Marcos' decisive anti-corruption initiatives and ongoing governance reforms have strengthened investor confidence, turning a short-term challenge into an opportunity for long-term growth.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Unprogrammed funds and its hidden perils
In a democracy, the power of the purse should not be treated merely as an administrative function-it is moral, as well.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DigiPlus adds OTC payment option
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), a pioneer in digital entertainment in the Philippines, is expanding its payment options for online gaming players through an exclusive partnership with Bayad, the bill payment services unit of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tropa open PH Cup bid
TNT is launching its bid to capture the lone jewel it missed last season when it takes on a retooled Phoenix squad for its first game in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban on Friday, Oct 10.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Between memory and modernity
Rhett Eala celebrates his life in design with a grand runway show at Red Charity Gala
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos reforms, swift anti-corruption drive boost investor confidence - Go
\"clean up corruption, which is good for the economy and builds confidence,\" he said in a press briefing on Thursday, Oct. 9.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
TRUTH IN THE TIME OF NOISE
Every minute Filipinos scroll, swipe and click through endless streams of information, they face the challenge of telling fact from fiction.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Suzuki launches the all-new Access AT scooter
Modern convenience, timeless style
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Victims' counsel rejects Duterte's bid for 'indefinite adjournment'
The Office of Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected former president Rodrigo Duterte's bid for the \"indefinite adjournment\" of all legal proceedings against him, and instead urged for an assessment of his medical condition to evaluate his fitness to stand trial.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DPWH finds 421 ghost projects
ICI may probe 'haunted' hospital, overpriced farm roads - Palace
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Limited fallout from corruption seen
Despite the corruption scandal surrounding flood control projects and the possibility of further unrest in the coming months, the economic impact on the Philippines is expected to remain limited, according to think tank Capital Economics.
3 min |
October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Big-ticket project scrutiny faster, stricter
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) has issued updated guidelines for the evaluation and approval of major government programs and projects (PAPs) by the interagency Investment Coordination Committee (ICC), streamlining procedures while strengthening the rigor of review and monitoring.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Remulla takes oath as new Ombudsman
Newly appointed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin C. Remulla took his oath of office on Thursday, Oct. 9, before acting Chief Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen at the session hall of the Supreme Court (SC) in Manila.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rate cut amid downbeat outlook
Citing a weaker growth outlook amid infrastructure spending issues stemming from the misuse of public funds, especially on \"ghost\" flood control projects, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday, Oct. 9, decided to reduce the key interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 4.75 percent from five percent previously.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Amit cruises to early wins
Two-time world champion Rubilen Amit kicked off her title campaign with back-to-back victories at the 2025 WPA Women's 10-Ball World Championship in Bali, Indonesia on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Laser focus
From brightening to long-term hair removal, Skinhouse's signature laser treatments promise a glowing, smooth skin
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Adamson into 2nd round
Joy Aseo took over the scoring task in the absence of Shaina Nitura to propel Adamson University to the second round in a quick sweep of Arellano University, 25-21, 25-17, 25-19, in the 2025 Shakey's Super League (SSL) Preseason Unity Cup on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PMI eyes PH smoke-free hub
Philip Morris International (PMI) is exploring potential investments in the Philippines that would make the country a critical component in the tobacco giant's vision for a smoke-free future, leveraging its strong regulatory framework and attractive business environment.
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DBM chief ready to help unearth truth behind flood control projects
Help is on the way from the Department of Budget and Management to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Magnitude-4.8 quake jolts La Union
A magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck La Union at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
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October 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
More than 54,600 children below 5 may be acutely malnourished in Gaza - study
After two years of war and dire food shortages, more than 54,600 children younger than 5 in Gaza may be acutely malnourished, with more than 12,800 severely affected, according to a new study by a U.N. agency.
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