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Manila Bulletin
PH seeks Trump tariff exemption
The Marcos administration is pushing for the exemption of the Philippines from the planned imposition of a 100 percent tariff threatened by United States (US) President Donald Trump on foreign-made semiconductors, cushioning the industry from a potential slowdown in investments.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
FIVB Worlds preps shift to higher gear
Time down to exactly 32 days and all cylinders are firing for the country’s solo hosting of the 32-nation FIVB 2025 Men’s World Championship — from the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to all stakeholders primarily from the government led by Malacañang and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov’t eyes general tax amnesty, online gambling levy in 2025
Economic Journalists’ Association of the Philippines (EJAP) Economic Forum 2025 on Monday, Aug. 11., that new taxes remain off the table, but a general tax amnesty and online gambling tax measures are now being crafted.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Postponing the BSKE: Sensible call for peace and continuity
In a move balancing adherence to the Constitution with pragmatic governance, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently affirmed his intent to sign into law the postponement of the Dec. 1, 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to November 2026.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
LIMA, AIC seal Tarlac proj deal
The Aboitiz and Yuchengco groups have secured their respective boards’ approval for a planned joint venture to significantly expand the TARI Estate in Tarlac by 184 hectares to 384 hectares.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israeli official admits Gaza conflict ‘has an impact on what people feel’
The Philippines' recent vote in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) favoring a ceasefire in Gaza, and President Marcos' call for the entry of humanitarian assistance into the strip are among the results of Israel's continued war on Hamas, an Israeli official admitted.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd launches School Sports Clubs to boost health and activity
To promote holistic learner development, enhance physical fitness, and help reverse pandemic-driven learning loss, the Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered the institutionalization of School Sports Clubs (SSCs) in all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
FDI jumps in May, bucking annual slowdown
The country’s foreign direct investments (FDIs) posted a substantial jump in May, fueled by a major increase in loans from nonresidents, which helped to offset a drop in other types of foreign capital and presented a positive moment amid a broader slowdown in foreign investment for the year.
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August 12 2025
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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