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Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire
Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a hostage release could be announced this week.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BPI’s XP Loinaz passes at 81
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) announced the passing of its former president and chief executive officer, Xavier P. Loinaz, a figure who steered the institution through two decades of major economic turbulence and technological change. He was 81.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Saudi Arabia celebrates 9th National Day with a message of unity and partnership
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Manila commemorated the Kingdom's 95th National Day with a solemn and celebratory gathering on Sept. 23 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gunman of Cotabato City SK chair identified
Police have identified one of the two gunmen who ambushed and killed a Sangguniang Kabataan chairman and his brother over the weekend in the commercial district here.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Budgeting people's money the right way
It’s unfortunate that the widespread perception nowadays is that making insertions in the national budget is illegal — and that legislators who engage in it are crooks.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BOC reforms get FFCCCII support
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed support for the ongoing reforms at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) aimed at addressing corruption, noting their significance in making the Philippines more businessfriendly.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Boosting the animal industry's competitiveness is good for the local economy
Animal products like chicken and pork form a big part of our basket of goods that affect inflation.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Transparency by design
There is an ongoing debate, mostly among tech enthusiasts, precipitated by SB 1330, also known as the Blockchain the Budget Bill, filed by Senator Bam Aquino. At least for now, discussions about artificial intelligence have died down somewhat.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
MPTC eyes P20B bond for 3 tollways
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), a unit of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), is planning to use proceeds from its P20-billion bond offering to fund three tollway projects and refinance existing obligations.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Nuclear funding on BDO Capital radar—president
While most of its domestic and global peer banks shy away from the heat, BDO Capital and Investment Corp. is stepping into the flames, publicly declaring its readiness and openness to bankroll new coal plant projects.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
1M rice farmers to receive P7K-assistance each next year, says Speaker Dy
One million Filipino rice farmers will each receive P7,000 in direct cash assistance under the proposed 2026 national budget as part of the Marcos administration's expanded support to the agriculture sector.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Super Junior marks 20th anniversary with sold-out concert in Manila
K-pop boy band Super Junior had a spectacular show in Manila to celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Infra spending to hit P2 T by '29
Hitting a fresh high, the national government (NG) is projected to breach the P2-trillion mark in infrastructure spending by 2029, but its share to gross domestic product (GDP) is seen at just 5.2 percent—lower than last year's 5.8 percent and the planned 5.3 percent for 2025.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pasig City recognizes most gender responsive barangays
The Pasig City government gave due recognition to its barangays and city offices and departments which have displayed outstanding performance in promoting gender equality and development goals and initiatives.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Delayed allowances for Manila public school teachers to be released starting Oct. 7
Public school teachers and non-teaching personnel in Manila will begin receiving their long-delayed allowances starting Tuesday, October 7, following the city government’s successful recovery of P160 million in unpaid dues from national government contractors.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOLE suspends Cebu BPO operations over safety lapses after earthquake
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ordered the suspension of a Cebu-based business process outsourcing (BPO) firm after inspectors found violations of workplace safety and disaster preparedness protocols following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu province on Sept. 30.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Who will be the next Ombudsman?
Seven former and incumbent government officials were recommended by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) to the vacant post of Ombudsman.
1 min |
October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bogo mayor frustrated over chaotic relief aid distribution
The mayor of Bogo City, Cebu province, the hardest-hit by the Sept. 30 6.9-magnitude earthquake, has expressed frustration over what she described as chaotic distribution of relief aid.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The Sit Down: Disaster response must be quick, Marcos says
Confronted with consecutive disasters such as typhoons and a deadly earthquake, President Marcos emphasized that response from the government must “move very quickly” with no delay.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
CHED supports unified education data system
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has joined forces with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to establish a harmonized and unified data system that will track learners across all levels of education in the Philippines.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tax reforms projected to generate ₱190B
billion through the enhanced mining fiscal regime in 2026.
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October 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Educators demand pay hike, reforms on World Teachers' Day
Marking World Teachers' Day on Sunday, Oct. 5, thousands of educators took to the streets of Metro Manila to demand for immediate reforms as well as pay increase for teachers.
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October 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tax reforms projected to generate ₱190 B
Over five years, the Marcos Jr. administration's priority tax reforms are seen hauling over P190 billion, with the recently enacted measures projected to bring incremental collections into government coffers.
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October 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Partly cloudy weather with isolated rain showers to prevail until Oct 7
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Obet Badrina said on Sunday, Oct. 5, that partly cloudy weather will continue to prevail across the country from Monday to Tuesday, Oct. 6 to 7, except for isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.
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October 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
CineSilip 2025: Daring, creative, and artistic
The Philippine film industry is set to witness a new milestone with the launch of the CineSilip Film Festival, a platform dedicated to showcasing the country's finest filmmaking talents.
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October 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos wants airtight cases vs corrupt officials
President Marcos said the government must ensure airtight cases against corrupt officials, warning that rushing weak evidence to court could do more harm than good.
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October 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bacolod unveils PH’s biggest skate park
This highly urbanized city has unveiled the Bacolod Skate Park, considered the largest covered skate park in the country, in Barangay Vista Alegre.
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October 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Relief, recovery efforts intensify as Cebu quake death toll rises to 71
The death toll from the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu has climbed to 71 while at least 559 others were injured, according to the latest situational report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) released on Sunday, Oct. 5.
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October 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Economists expect BSP rate pause
hile private- sector economists anticipate one last monetary policy easing before 2025 comes to a close, in order to safeguard economic growth next year, they do not think the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will reduce the key borrowing costs on Thursday, Oct. 9.
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October 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
On Cloud 9
Fajardo captures record-extending MVP plum
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