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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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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't unveils stricter online gambling rules
The government is looking to introduce new regulations, such as the introduction of a higher minimum bet and an entry levy, to tighten access to online gambling.
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August 12 2025
Manila Bulletin
Local chip industry braces for US tariffs
The Philippine semiconductor industry is pushing for the expansion of its export market as it braces for a \"devastating\" impact from the proposed 100-percent tariffs on foreign-made semiconductors entering the United States (US).
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Thoroughbid, Tattersalls to join MMTCI races
Metro Manila Turf Club Inc. (MMTCI) will hold the second leg of the highly-anticipated Prince Cup and King's Gold Cup stakes on Sunday, August 17, with a total prize pot of P12 million with each race staking P6 million in prizes.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How Gen Z and millennials cope with love and loss in latest series
In “The Eclipse,” Episode 10 of Puregold Channel’s hit digital series Si Sol at si Luna, the show delivered one of its most vulnerable moments yet, as Sol (Zaijian Jaranilla) and Luna (Jane Oineza) confronted their feelings against the cosmic backdrop of a lunar eclipse.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Phivolcs warns of possible Taal Volcano eruption
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Sunday, August 10, warned that Taal Volcano may produce a phreatic or even a minor phreatomagmatic eruption following a sharp increase in seismic energy and intense steaming from its main crater.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Special non-working days declared in 4 areas
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special nonworking days in three municipalities and one city in Catanduanes, Zamboanga del Sur, Rizal, and Quezon provinces this month.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd orders stricter safety measures to prevent violence, protect learners
The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered stricter school safety measures and reinforced its violence prevention policies to protect learners and maintain secure learning environments across the country.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Full steam ahead
Gilas eyes FIBA Asia Cup quarters spot vs Saudi Arabia
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
First Lady pledges support for Pinoy families seeking treatment abroad
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has vowed to extend support to Filipino families in India whose children are undergoing lifesaving medical procedures unavailable in the Philippines.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Goldman Sachs: PH interest rates to fall
Amid expectations of slower economic growth and lower inflation this year, global investment banking giant Goldman Sachs sees more interest rate cuts
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Brace for renewed flooding, landslides due to 'habagat'
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) called on the public on Sunday, Aug. 10, to prepare anew for the possible impact of the southwest monsoon (habagat), including widespread flooding and landslides.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Temple tax
In Jesus' time, the Jews paid tribute and taxes to the Roman occupiers of their land, a bitter reminder of their subjugation.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 Dawlah Islamiyah killed, 3 captured in Lanao del Sur
Three members of the lawless Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) were killed and three others were captured in a clash with government troops in Lanao del Sur, the military said Sunday.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos declares Paoay Lake protected landscape
Resident Ferdinand R. Marcos has signed a law declaring the Paoay Lake area in Ilocos Norte as protected landscape for better management and appropriate funding.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
UPAA honors 64 outstanding alumni on Aug. 16
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) will celebrate the achievements of 64 exemplary alumni, chapters, and families during the 2025 UPAA Alumni Awards on Aug. 16 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
$7K worth of Labubu dolls stolen from Los Angeles store
A group of masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store this week, authorities said.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Testing Out ElevenLabs' New AI Music Generation
AI Music Generation isn’t anything new, but ElevenLabs entering the field is certainly an eye and ear-catching proposition.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Navigating the future of Filipino wealth: BPI's bold moves and the woman at the helm
In a financial landscape marked by volatility and transformation, BPI Wealth is charting a bold course—digitally, globally, and sustainably.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Intercollegiate golf goes to Pradera Verde
With titles and final berths on the line, players in both the men’s and ladies’ divisions brace for a nerve-wracking test as Round 3 of the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tournament unfolds on Monday, Aug. 11, at the windswept Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club — a layout expected to reward precision and punish even the slightest misstep.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH debt-to-GDP hits 20-year high: A cautionary peak
The Philippine national government's debt-to-GDP ratio climbed to 63.1 percent by the end of the second quarter of 2025, marking the highest level in two decades.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Diplomat who secured Mary Jane Veloso's release is new PH envoy to France
Outgoing Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Migration Affairs Eduardo Jose de Vega is the Philippines' new ambassador to France, while former Philippine Ambassador to Denmark Leo Herrera-Lim has been named as his successor.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
If Fiber Fails Now There's PLDT Home's Always On
You're deep in a movie. It's revealed that the hero's unassuming grandma next door is actually the villain, and she's about to reveal another twist that's been foreshadowed since the start-and then buffering-bufferring-and... yeah, WiFi's down.
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