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PH-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement enters into force Sept II

Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen ahead of the entry into force of the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) on Thursday, Sept. 11.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Mayor Vico offers long-term reforms to fight corruption

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Tuesday, Sept. 9, suggested some long-term reform measures that could help minimize the chances of corruption, following his attendance the House Infrastructure Committee hearing on alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Mondilla ties Jahns

Clyde Mondilla delivered a blistering backside windup to fire a 65 on Wednesday, Sept. 10, then watched Keanu Jahns stumble at the front in a separate flight to force a share of the lead halfway through the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic fast shaping up for a nail-biting finish at the treacherous par-70 Marapara course here.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Batanes on the table

Grace Park and Fundacion Pacita serve up the flavors of the last frontier

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Walking through the storm

In the midst of national outrage over ghost flood control projects and corruption scandals—sham contracts, and squandered public funds—I turn to a quiet, accessible antidote: walking.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Megaworld builds new lifestyle hubs

Top town- ship de- veloper Megaworld Corp. is expanding its commercial portfolio by more than 30,000 square me- ters (sqm) later this year in response to strong demand for premium commercial spaces in key growth areas, especially in its townships.

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September 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Senate President Sotto redux: Leading by spirit

Spirit-guided governance could demonstrate that there is reason to repose trust and confidence in high government officials, especially those directly elected by the people.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Alas young guns determined

Alas Pilipinas is in potentially strong hands with the young guns providing energy and determination to step up for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of playing in the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship that starts Friday, Sept. 12, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Maja makes primetime comeback on ABS-CBN

“Her MAJAsty” Maja Salvador is all set for her powerful primetime comeback as she joins the star-studded cast of one of the most anticipated TV series under ABS-CBN.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

PH Navy conducts first aerial launch of Spike NLOS missile

The Philippine Navy (PN) successfully carried out its first-ever aerial launch of a Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) missile during a live-fire unilateral exercise in waters facing the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Tuesday, Sept 9.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

PH-US alliance stands out as a 'beacon of stability' – PBBM

President Marcos has described the Philippines' alliance with the United States as a “beacon of stability,” saying it continues to stand firm in the face of global uncertainty and challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Racela reveals Altas lineup

Perpetual head coach Olsen Racela revealed his 20-man pool for the upcoming NCAA Season 101 men's basketball tournament which is set to open on Oct. 1 at the Araneta Coliseum.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Gonzaga, Gecosala top Digos netfest

Ayl Gonzaga and Krelz Gecosala boosted their promising tennis careers by emerging as the top performers among more than 200 participants in the MJFC Araw ng Digos City National Juniors Tennis Championships held last Monday, Sept. 8, at the Digos City courts in Davao del Sur.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Florante: The quintessential Pinoy folk singer

In the '70s, as he was in the process of completing his maiden album “Mga Tula At Awitin Ni Florante,” the ponytailed folk singer, who initially went by the full name Florante de Leon, had pushed for his first written composition “Pinay” to be his signature song.

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Osteria, rewritten

Josh Boutwood reimagines the humble Italian tavern into a soulful pop-up

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Former Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia embraces return to private life

Clad in a casual long-sleeved, blue striped cotton top that she paired with white pants and chic rubber shoes, former Cebu province Gov. Gwen Garcia was nothing but vibrant in her first media appearance since her shock loss in the midterm polls.

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September 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

GMA, Mentorque join forces for horror flick

Former rival film companies, GMA Pictures and Mentorque Productions, have joined forces to create a chilling new horror film titled \"Huwag Kang Titingin.\"

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September 11, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Over 100 anomalies revealed

More than 100 suspected anomalous projects nationwide have emerged just a week after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) launched its flood control investigation, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

FY 2026 NEP: Nurturing future-ready generations

Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In last week's article, I discussed the government's initiatives to develop and protect the capabilities of individuals and families under the P6.793 trillion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP), anchored on the first pillar of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028.

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

SC pressed to stop enforcement of law on BSKE postponement

The Supreme Court (SC) has been pressed to stop the enforcement of the law that extended the term of office of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to four years, and effectively postponed to November 2026 the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) originally set on Dec. 1, 2025.

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

DOF takes out loan payable until 2053

The Philippines will repay its latest $700-million (over P39-billion) World Bank loan, which is aimed at strengthening community resilience, until 2053.

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

DPWH engineers link Estrada, Villanueva to flood control mess

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez implicated Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva in alleged anomalous flood control projects when he testified at the continuation of the House Infrastructure Committee (infra comm) inquiry on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

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September 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

An evening of faith, family, and miracles

It's not easy traveling with veteran actor Christopher De Leon. Everybody seems to be starstruck with him, calling him \"Ramon Montenegro,\" his character in Batang Quiapo. I had the privilege of performing in the Oasis of Love Cebu Concert as they celebrated their 30th Anniversary at the IC3 Convention Center. The night was filled with worship, testimonies, and music — but what made the evening unforgettable was the presence of our servant leader in Oasis of Love Manila, Christopher de Leon, who was accompanied by his wife, actress Sandy Andolong.

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Drug war victims dismayed over resetting of Duterte's ICC hearing

The victims of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war expressed their dismay over the order of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I (PTC I) to postpone the confirmation of charges hearing against the ex-chief executive initially scheduled on Sept. 23 to 26.

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

'Flooded gates of hell'

Lacson bares massive corruption in DPWH; officials, contractors named

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Marcos back in PH, brings home five business deals

President Marcos returned from his state visit in Cambodia, bringing five new business deals with Cambodian businesses.

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Burmester, Leishman join ISP lineup

Inform 2025 tournament winners Dean Burmester and Marc Leishman headline the latest wave of LIV Golf stars confirmed for International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, one of the region’s most anticipated events.

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Juan GDL eager to repay Converge trust

Juan Gomez De Liano is eager to repay the trust of Converge which did everything to move up in the draft board and be in the position to select him as the second overall pick.

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Villanueva leads by 2

N EGOS OCCIDENTAL - Dino Villanueva rode a blistering frontside performance that verged on the spectacular to overcome a shaky windup and seize control after 18 holes of the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic, carding a five-under 65 to lead by two strokes at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club here on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

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September 10, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Curlee Discaya says he has never dealt with Romualdez, Co

Controversial contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya Il clarified on Tuesday, Sept. 9, that he never had any personal transactions with either House Speaker Martin Romualdez or Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co.

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September 10, 2025