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Caught on camera: Technology can be a double-edged sword
Cameras have the power to humble the arrogant and hold the powerful accountable.
2 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
FGEn powers up geothermal plant
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen), through its renewable energy subsidiary Energy Development Corp. (EDC), launched the 22-megawatt (MW) Tanawon geothermal power plant on Friday, Aug. 1, to bolster the country's clean baseload capacity.
1 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
The future, now
While dearly, duly elected public officials are keeping their eye on the calendar leading to 2028, urban planner Jun Palafox is celebrating his company’s 36th anniversary and sending out their “Postcards from the Future” circa 2050 through 2100.
1 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
Zamora re-elected as MMC president
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora has been reelected as the Metro Manila Council's (MMC) president during the joint meeting between the MMC, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday, August 1.
1 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
LPA spotted off Northern Luzon could develop into tropical cyclone
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring a low-pressure area (LPA) just outside the northern boundary of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), which has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.
1 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
What to expect from the newly opened City of Dreams Sri Lanka
This gem in South Asia opens today
1 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
4th SONA, 20th Congress, Supreme Court ruling, nature's wrath, etc.
The last week of July 2025 will be remembered for several unexpected events. It was the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos Jr., the start of the 20th Congress, the Supreme Court (SC) ruling on the Vice President's impeachment, the confluence of events, some volatile and theatrical.
3 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
The meaning, importance, and relevance of resilience
One of the most-applauded portions of the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) would have to be when President Marcos mentioned the flood control projects—and how so many of them were failures, riddled with substandard work, or worse, figments of the imagination.
5 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
Del Monte turns profit after US operations shed
Despite recognizing significant losses from its struggling US division, Del Monte Pacific Limited reported a profit for its latest fiscal year after reclassifying its American operations as discontinued.
1 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
Senate eyes probe of flood control projects, water deals
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is planning to conduct a motu propio investigation into the reported corruption in flood control projects and unfair water joint venture agreements (JVAs), Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said.
1 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
Herod had arrested John
While Herod Antipas is referred to as “king,” he is accurately designated as the tetrarch (“ruler of the fourth part”).
2 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
Your blissful stay in this emerging city awaits
A glimpse into this staycation favorite in Clark
2 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
8 NPA rebels killed in N. Samar clashes
Eight members of the New People’s Army were killed and eight high-powered firearms were recovered in two consecutive encounters in the hinterlands of Barangay San Isidro, Las Navas, Northern Samar, Thursday.
1 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
Daniel Padilla tells sister: 'Showbiz life is not easy'
Kapamilya star Daniel Padilla is thrilled about his latest milestone after he was recently named Outstanding Asian Star at the 2025 Seoul International Drama Desk Awards in South Korea.
3 min |
August 02 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos confident on new Army chief
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. yesterday expressed confidence that new Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete will maintain the Army’s integrity and professionalism.
1 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Increased SSS pensions in ‘25-’27
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) will roll out a pension reform program (PRP) starting September, granting higher monthly pensions, with an up to 33-percent increase for beneficiaries over three years.
1 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
60% gov't share in Malampaya project includes contractors' income taxes, SC rules
The Supreme Court (SC) has reversed the ruling of the Commission on Audit (COA) as it declared that the 60-percent share of the government in the profits from the Malampaya Natural Gas Project includes the income taxes of its private contractors.
2 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rice output in 2025 on track for all-time record
The country’s rice production is expected to reach an all-time high this year, as government interventions and improved weather conditions drove strong output in the first half, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
1 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Alas faces stern test vs Thais
Alas Pilipinas faces a stern test when it battles regional powerhouse and host Thailand on the opening day of the 2025 Southeast Asia (SEA) Women’s V.League Leg1in Nakhon Ratchasima Friday, Aug. 1.
1 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Delays hamper ODA-funded infra
Six out of 45 projects flagged as problematic in 2023 by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) have been removed from the list of critical-stage projects, a top official said.
2 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH concedes losing out to Vietnam's growth
Citing a lackluster performance that the Philippine economy has been showing since its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, climbing to the high-income-status target 15 years from now could be impossible, the country’s chief socioeconomic planner stated.
2 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos all set for 5-day state visit to India
President Marcos will embark on a five-day state visit to India from Aug. 4 to 8, 2025, upon the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Malacañang announced on Thursday, July 31.
1 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Independent flood control probe pushed
Expressing fears of a whitewash, Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday, July 31, 2025, said he will push for an independent audit and investigation of the flood control projects as he scored some “shameless hypocrites” who applauded President Marcos’ rebuke when he raised the anomalies during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
1 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Thailand, Cambodia reaffirm ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia reaffirmed their shaky ceasefire on Wednesday after China helped mediate a peace process to end days of border fighting.
1 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
House forms West Philippine Sea panel, five other special committees
The House of Representatives has started organizing so-called special committees, including the Committee on the West Philippine Sea, and named six congressmen to become its respective chairpersons.
1 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
‘Mahiya naman kayo’: A call to conscience in ending corruption
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s striking rebuke—“Mahiya naman kayo! (Shame on you)” —echoes louder than most political pronouncements in recent memory.
2 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Daunting mission for Gilas 12
Nationals arrive in Jeddah for Asia Cup
2 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Black eyed as SEAG coach
Current Meralco consultant and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas grassroots program head Norman Black is set to become the head coach of the Gilas Pilipinas team that will see action in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
1 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hyundai's new electrified trio
Hyundai introduces new Ioniq 5, Ioniq 9, and Palisade Hybrid
3 min |
August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Friend to all' policy backed
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) backed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s “friend to all” foreign policy, emphasizing its commitment to forge relationships and strengthen alliances with the global community.
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