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Discayas face more trouble as Palace disputes denial of film center contract

Malacañang has refuted claims by the camp of Great Pacific Builders and General Contractor, Inc., owned by the Discayas, that the firm did not handle the second phase of the Philippine Film Heritage Building (PFHB) project.

2 min  |

September 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Afghanistan temblor wipes out homes, generations, livelihoods

Ahmad Khan Safi had a good life in Afghanistan. The farmer raised livestock in the Dewagal Valley of Kunar Province, and people traveled from across the country to visit the area. Tourists marveled at its verdant landscape, winding paths, and formidable slopes. The valley appeared untouched.

2 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Rep. Omar Duterte blasts DPWH corruption

DAVAO CITY - Davao City second district Rep. Omar Vincent Duterte denounced on Thursday night, Sept. 4, the persistent corruption within the Department of Public Works and Highways and called on all contractors to become partners in reform.

1 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Alcaraz nears US Open crown

Carlos Alcaraz was about to start a series of TV interviews to discuss the way he used his youth, athleticism and creativity to beat the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday, Sept. 5.

2 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Stars align at ICTSI Negros

Riding a surge of confidence following a stirring come-from-behind victory in Bacolod last Thursday, Pauline del Rosario returns to the fairways with momentum on her side.

1 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Dela Rosa Gardens: A district redefined

A sanctuary woven into Makati's rhythm, where the city's pulse meets life's calm

1 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

The Sit Down, our new MB product

Tomorrow, Sept. 8, a new Manila Bulletin product debuts on YouTube and Spotify, with edit downs and verticals on our MB Facebook Page and TikTok.

3 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Hopefuls await destiny

PBA draft unfolds on Sunday

2 min  |

September 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Dreaming of Florence

Filipino artists Marco Polo Cabrera, Marjowyn Vito, and Angelie Banaag are set to bring local culture to the global stage

3 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

DepEd kicks off Nat'l Teachers' Month Sept 7

The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially announced the schedule and activities for the 2025 National Teachers' Month (NTM), National Teachers' Day (NTD), and World Teachers' Day (WTD) celebrations, in coordination with the National Teachers' Day Coordinating Council (NTDCC) and the National Teachers' Month Coordinating Council (NTMCC).

1 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Teodoro's remarks on China 'reflect the voice of a free nation' – DND

The Department of National Defense (DND) stood firmly behind Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday night, Sept. 5, after the Chinese Embassy in Manila accused him of making \"anti-China\" remarks that it considered as \"arrogant\" and \"ignorant of history.

2 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Paalam, Ogayre seek big wins

Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam and Junmilardo Ogayre seek to sustain their momentum when they battle in the Round of 32 in their respective weight classes on Sunday, Sept. 7, in the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England.

1 min  |

September 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Trump executive order aims to rename Department of Defense as Department of War

After months of campaigning for the Nobel Peace Prize, President Donald Trump sent a sharply different message on Friday when he signed an executive order aimed at rebranding the Department of Defense as the Department of War.

2 min  |

September 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Adapting to the modern consumer

Steven’s ‘secret sauce’

2 min  |

September 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Passing on the Slim's Method

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde forges ties with Slim's Fashion and Arts School

1 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Good faith, clear mandate: DBM is not a super department, nor a scapegoat

Every peso in the national budget carries with it the sweat of the Filipino taxpayer. It represents countless hours of labor, remittances from overseas workers, and the daily sacrifices of families who tighten their belts to pay their dues to the state.

4 min  |

September 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Crowning Makati's skyline: Laurean Residences by Ayala Land Premier

A new icon is taking shape in the Makati skyline. Ayala Land Premier recently unveiled Laurean Residences, an urban sanctuary set at the heart of ever-evolving Makati, on Sept. 1, 2025, at Raffles Makati.

3 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Closer PH-Thai defense ties pave way for asset, tech collaboration

The Department of National Defense (DND) and Thailand's Ministry of Defence (MOD) vowed to further enhance their collaboration so they could explore opportunities for potential equipment and technology sharing and acquisition.

2 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

The cost of true discipleship

The so-called “bandwagon effect” connotes popular acclaim given to a leader or a group who has attained a celebrity status.

2 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

MIDS 2025 champions human-centered creativity

The four-day event explores how technology, culture, and storytelling shape design's future

2 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Eala marches into final

Alex Eala shrugged off a lethargic start before demolishing American Kayla Day, 6-2, 6-3, to barge into the finals of the Guadalajara 125 Open early Saturday, Sept. 6 (Philippine time).

1 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

'My Teacher, My Hero': A month to celebrate our nation builders

Each year, from Sept. 5 to Oct. 5, the Philippines observes National Teachers' Month (NTM) — a 30-day celebration of the invaluable contributions of Filipino educators in shaping minds, communities, and the nation's future. Culminating on Oct. 5, which is also World Teachers' Day, this national observance reminds us that teaching is not just a profession — it is a lifelong mission.

2 min  |

September 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Living the good life: How SMDC's new segments are taking shape

From towers in the city to neighborhoods in the regions, SMDC shows how its brand refresh is being realized on the ground

2 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Angry protesters pelt DPWH office with tomatoes

Angry protesters stormed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Cebu City District Engineering Office in the pier area here on Friday morning, Sept. 5.

1 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

More Than 25,000 Sign Up for Socialized Housing Units Under Expanded 4PH

Over 25,000 Filipino workers have signed up to express interest in purchasing socialized housing units through the Pag-IBIG Housing Loan under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, just three months after Pag-IBIG Fund rolled out its 4PH Online Registration system in June 2025, officials announced Friday, Sept. 5.

2 min  |

September 7, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Victims oppose Duterte's bid for release, cite fear of reprisals

Victims in the International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings against former president Rodrigo Duterte have urged judges to keep him in detention, warning that his release could endanger their safety and undermine the trial.

1 min  |

September 6, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Banks' bad loans hit 8-month high

Philippine banks are shoring up their loan-loss buffers as the industry's bad loan ratio climbed to an eight-month high of 3.4 percent, due to the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and global uncertainties affecting borrowers' ability to repay debts.

2 min  |

September 6, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Fuel prices to rise by more than P1 next week

Motorists should brace for a potential fuel price increase next week, with per-liter costs for gasoline and diesel expected to rise by more than a peso due to global geopolitical tensions and sanctions.

1 min  |

September 6, 2025

Manila Bulletin

PH's AI spending rises, policies lag

Economic growth in Asia-Pacific stands to benefit from increased artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing adoption across the region, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

3 min  |

September 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Inflation rises to 1.5% in August

The rate of increase in consumer prices accelerated last month due to a jump in food prices, with recent weather events heavily impacting the cost of vegetables, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday, Sept. 5.

2 min  |

September 6, 2025