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Faster Q3 growth as gov't spending speeds up
Citing faster government spending, the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) co-chair expects the Philippine economy to grow by about six percent in the third quarter, bringing growth closer to the midpoint of the full-year target.
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
₱1-T more funding for irrigation sought
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the country's irrigation system needs additional funding of up to P1 trillion to boost agricultural output and reduce reliance on the importation of key crops such as rice.
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
What's new to eat?
From limited-edition Italian dishes and a frozen yogurt brioche to Japan's trending warabimochi, here's where to go for your next sweet or savory craving
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield
As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine.
4 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
2025 privatization goal achieved
Revenues collected from privatization have already surpassed the downscaled P5-billion target for the year after the private-sector operator of Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) paid a partial P4.415 billion in concession fees owed to the government.
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ICC prosecutor says ‘no grounds exist’ to remove him from Duterte case
International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan insisted that he will remain the prosecutor in the ICC’s case against former president Rodrigo Duterte after the defense team petitioned to have him disqualified for conflict of interest.
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tuyen begs off from world champs
Top hitter Nguyễn Thị Bích Tuyền has opted to withdraw from the Vietnam national team a few days before the start of FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship in Thailand.
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mandatory drug test for all gov't officials violates Constitution - Palace
Malacañang said a proposal in the Senate to require mandatory annual drug testing for all elected and appointed public officials could run counter to a Supreme Court ruling and constitutional protections on privacy.
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Come to the feast
We can draw important lessons from the parable of the Wedding Feast.
3 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
MPD confirms killing of 2 Japanese in Malate ordered by ‘Boss’
The Manila Police District (MPD) on Wednesday, Aug. 20, confirmed that a Japanese mastermind known as “Boss” ordered the killing of two Japanese nationals in Malate, Manila on Aug. 15.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Former nurse turns bonsai hobby into lucrative business
With only P500 for fertilizers and a budding curiosity, Romeo Antipuesto Jr. embarked on a bonsai journey that would eventually define his career.
3 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
He is there, but not there: Watching a son move forward
I was floating in happy thoughts in the past month, spending time with my son Carlos who now lives in New Zealand. When he and RJ, his wife, left years ago, he was my adventure buddy with the time and interest for long conversations with me. When he came home, I was flooded with joy and something else I didn’t expect — a realization that the boy who was once my buddy, my travel partner, is no longer mine in the way he used to be.
3 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
White hydrogen found in Palawan
In addition to the Malam-paya natural gas project, a new low-carbon energy source has been identified and studied in Palawan province, offering fresh potential to support the country’s renewable energy (RE) transition.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Elevating PUP to National Polytechnic University status
Conferring National Polytechnic University status on PUP is about committing to a vision of education that is inclusive, excellent, and the embodiment of national aspirations.
4 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
8,000 health cards undistributed in Bacolod
Mayor Greg Gasataya announced on Monday that 7,978 Bacolod Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) cards were undistributed during the term of former Mayor Albee Benitez.
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Big bounce back in Thai SEAG
Overseas players eye Gilas spot for biennial meet
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ITCZ, easterlies bringing scattered rains; LPA may affect Luzon this weekend
Parts of the country may continue to experience scattered rains due to the prevalence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the easterlies, while a low-pressure area (LPA) east of Eastern Visayas is expected to approach Luzon later this week, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Biado, Chua shoot for crucial win
Cue masters Carlo Biado and Johann Chua shoot for crucial victories against their respective foes to secure a spot in the knockout stage of the 2025 US Open Pool 9-Ball Championship at the Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City Thursday, Aug. 21 (Philippine time).
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rekindling the spirit of Ninoy Aquino: 'The Filipino is worth dying for'
From being a correspondent of The Manila Times who covered the Korean War in the early fifties, Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. became the youngest elected town mayor of Concepcion, Tarlac; then the youngest governor of Tarlac province; and catapulted himself to national politics as the youngest senator in 1967.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Man shoplifts liquor to sustain addiction
A man admitted stealing bottles of liquor to sustain his illegal drug addiction.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
FPRRD: No regrets over presidential decisions
Former President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that he has no regrets over his decisions and will not apologize for his actions during his presidency.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The singing seafarer
Right after finishing his marine transportation course in Iloilo, Jake Villamor took the role of a seafarer.(ay sana nag swimming tayo bro!) But after six years, he decided to leave this profession and pursue his love for singing and acting. (ay pursue kita bro!)
2 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BIR files 711.3-M tax evasion charges vs 75 vape traders, retailers
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Manila and various prosecutor's offices nationwide P711.3-million tax evasion charges against 75 retailers for alleged illicit trading of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
As in 'vincere'
It’s official. Survey shows two out of three respondents describing Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon as likeable.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Nueva Ecija, Pampanga thwart rivals
Nueva Ecija and Pampanga took different routes toward victories in the MPBL 2025 Season at the Orion Sports Complex in Bataan on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
New Maroon recruit Friday passes away
Israel Osamudiame Friday, a newly recruited big man of University of the Philippines, passed away after he collapsed during its team practice Tuesday, Aug. 19. He was 19.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
APECO lures US war industry
APECO is leveraging its strategic position facing the Pacific Ocean as an alternative site for United States (US)-based defense firms seeking to expand their manufacturing capacity in the country.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bites of memory
A mother-daughter food journey through Bacolod reveals how beloved family haunts, new dining gems, and sweet traditions continue to define the City of Smiles
5 min |
August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Comelec chair robbed while eating in Pasay City restaurant
The bag of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia was stolen by six members of the “Salisi Gang” while eating in a restaurant on Tuesday afternoon, August 19, in Pasay City.
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August 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
San Juan LGU, MMDA launch estero cleanup, dredging to mitigate flooding
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday, Aug. 20, led the launch of the “Bayanihan sa Estero Program” at Lambingan Bridge, Aurora Boulevard, San Juan City, which aims to mitigate flooding and promote environmental sustainability.
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