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Manila Bulletin
‘Gorio’ won't affect PH or strengthen ‘habagat’ - PAGASA
Severe tropical storm Gorio (international name: Podul) continues to move westward but remains far from the Philippine landmass, posing no direct threat to the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Aug. 11.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Temasek-backed ABC Impact to acquire stake in AC Health
ABC Impact, the Singapore-based impact investor dedicated to Asia and backed by Temasek Trust and Temasek, is acquiring minority interest of around 16 percent in Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health).
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Torre awards heroism medal to cop slain in police operation
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Gen. Nicolas D. Torre III awarded on Sunday, Aug. 10, the PNP Heroism Medal or Medalya ng Kadakilaan to Police Patrolman Ferry S. Jaso of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group who was killed during an operation in San Jose town, Dinagat Islands province on Thursday, Aug. 7.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Heavy rains in southern Japan cause flooding and mudslides, leave several people missing
Downpours on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides, injuring a number of people and impacting travel during a Buddhist holiday week. Several people were reported missing.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
The greatest in the kingdom
Chapter 18 of Matthew is often referred to as the Church Order as it collects Jesus’ teaching on how the believing community should deal with one another.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Maan elected as LCP focal mayor on flood control
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro has been elected as the focal mayor on flood mitigation and management of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) which comprises 149 mayors of cities in the country.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Warehouse in Mandaue City yields P1-M rotting NFA rice
Sacks of rice that could have fed thousands were left to rot in a warehouse in Mandaue City.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Creamline, PLDT clash in semis
It’s the kind of matchup volley fans usually dream about seeing in the finals — only this time, the fireworks will light up the Araneta Coliseum a stage earlier.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
How digital platforms are reshaping service delivery
In a compelling demonstration of resilience and purpose, key thought leaders from the Philippines’ private and public sectors recently convened virtually for the Digital Platform for Public Benefit Roundtable, transforming a weather-disrupted forum into a vibrant exchange of ideas.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza, says it will be wider than announced
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a new military offensive in Gaza that's more sweeping than previously announced, declaring in the face of growing condemnation at home and abroad that Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas.”
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Over 133 M kilos of trash collected in drainage, waterways clean-up
Over 133 million kilograms of waste materials were collected from various drainage systems and waterways across the country since January last year, the the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Monday, Aug. 11.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
JG Summit H1 profit rises
Gokongwei-led JG Summit Holdings Inc. (JGS) reported that its net income inched up in the first half of 2025 due to the strong performances of its subsidiaries coupled with tapering losses in its petrochemical business, which was closed this year.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Saying goodbye to ‘Domestic’
Many of you from the regions outside Metro Manila will recall fondly how, in your first airplane ride to the nation’s capital, you disembarked at the Manila Domestic terminal, often called the “Domestic” which was designated as NAIA terminal 4.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Judy Ann Santos on why young people should be genuine
The award-winning actress shares her secret to thriving in work and in life
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Green reporting rules incoming
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has drafted guidelines for the adoption of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) in the preparation of sustainability reports by publicly listed companies (PLCs) and large non-listed (LNL) entities.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP unlikely to cut interest rates 3 times
With an already narrow output gap and the economy in a “goldilocks” or ideal state, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said slashing key borrowing costs further by three-quarters of a point is unlikely, with two cuts more likely than one.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
US provides support for disaster relief operations to flood-affected areas
Following a request from the Philippine government and in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the US Indo-Pacific Command deployed marine corps, Air Force Ospreys, and Air Force MC-130Js deliver lifesaving relief items to communities in Northern Luzon recently affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon, in support of Philippine government disaster response operations.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Las Piñas LGU deploys 1,200 'habagat' victims for community work
The city government of Las Piñas deployed around 1,200 victims of the southwest monsoon or \"habagat\" to do community work for 10 days under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOT taps Bollywood producers to expand PH film tourism industry
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has tapped Bollywood producers to accelerate growth in the country's film tourism sector by showcasing the Philippines' world-class filming locations and offering competitive incentives.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Weapons' scores box office victory
It's August, and horror and humor came to play.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship alumni and orientation day
Interest in Hungarian higher education has reached new heights as the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme records a staggering 80,000 applications for the 2025-2026 academic year - a remarkable 20 percent increase from the previous year.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Filipino crowd ignites Gilas
One constant thing for Gilas Pilipinas in the ongoing 2025 FIBA Asia Cup has been the unwavering support of the Filipino crowd.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Freaky Friday: Freakier than ever
Freaky Friday came out in theaters in 2003. It introduced a lot of us to Tess and Anna Coleman. mother and daughter team portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Essentially, they were at odds with each other and had a mystical experience where they learnt a major life lesson while learning to walk literally in each other’s shoes (and bodies).
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Doctor shaming in social media
A viral storm is shaping up over the social media shaming of a doctor for charging his patient for services rendered. The patient recovered. Yet, in spite of giving a discount on his fees, the patient’s family accused him of being heartless. A prominent media person went on the attack as well. His post earned the ire of medical professionals as well as patients of the doctor who swore by his competence and compassion.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos inspects ₱57.7-B flood control works in Pasig-Marikina River
Faced with the growing threat of destructive flooding in Metro Manila, President Marcos inspected the P57.7-billion Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project (PMRCIP) Phase IV in Marikina
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Steps taken to solve Iloilo water woes, says MPIW
Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) reiterated that it has taken steps to solve the water problems in Metro Iloilo amidst continued criticism from the Iloilo City government.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
PNP steps up drive vs child warrior recruitment
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up its peace and development information drive to counter the propaganda of the remnants of terror groups in Mindanao following the arrest of three minors after a fierce firefight between government troops and the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) in Lanao del Sur.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
PNP asks Pag-IBIG to give cops ‘discounts’ in acquiring properties
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is currently negotiating with the Home Development Mutual Fund, or Pag-IBIG Fund, to maximize the home assistance offer to members of the police force across the countrythrough a huge discount.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Singapore Embassy in Manila marks nation's 60th year of independence
To celebrate its diamond jubilee anniversary on August 9, the Singapore Embassy in Manila hosted a reception at Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City on August 6.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
India grants free 30-day e-tourist visa for Filipinos
The Indian government has granted Filipinos a free 30-day e-tourist visa, which is valid for double entry, from Aug. 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, the Embassy of India in the Philippines announced.
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