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Manila Bulletin
October FDI inflows slump on debt
Net inflows of brick-and-mortar foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines plunged to $642 million in October 2025 from $1.07 billion in the same period in 2024, due to a massive drop in net debt instruments.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH signs $860-M ADB loans
Before 2025 ended, the Philippines signed two loan agreements with the Manila-based multilateral lender, Asian Development Bank (ADB), worth nearly $900 million, committing to repay debts that will run until 2040.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Corruption puts investors on edge
The country's largest business group warned that investment sentiment will continue to deteriorate unless the government moves to hold high-level personalities implicated in the multibillion-peso corruption scandal accountable.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos seeks extradition treaty with Portugal for Zaldy Co's arrest
President Marcos is eyeing the formal application for an extradition treaty with Portugal in a bid to arrest fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co who is believed to be staying in that European country.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ex-DPWH engineer Alcantara will not recant testimonies
Resigned Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan district engineer Henry C. Alcantara will not recant his testimonies in the anomalous flood control projects.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
11,427 megawatts in Leviste solar firm deals canceled
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking ₱24 billion in penalties from Leviste-led Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc. for failing to meet construction deadlines.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Spending bottleneck slows growth
The Marcos Jr. administration's pivot toward stricter budget oversight and institutional reform is creating a persistent fiscal drag that threatens to pull economic growth below four percent by the end of 2025, according to HSBC.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sotto vows to act 'forthwith' on any impeachment complaint
Senate President Vicente \"Tito\" Sotto III said, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, that he will immediately act on any impeachment complaint - whether it be against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. or Vice President Sara Duterte - that will be endorsed to the Senate from the House of Representatives.\"
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH signs historic free trade deal with UAE
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) during President Marcos' working visit to Abu Dhabi.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
China ready to engage PH in candid dialogue
China has said it is ready to engage in candid dialogue with the Philippines, like what it says it does with other neighboring countries, as disputes in the South China Sea continues, involving now even Philippine government officials.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
What happens to our skin as we age?
Understanding the process of skin aging
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
An East-meets- West soirée
Old Navy makes a comeback at Bonifacio High Street with a fresh look and Filipino flair
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Cyber fraud tops global business risks
Businesses around the world are bracing for intensified cyber-attacks, especially cyber fraud, which they now consider the biggest threat to global business, according to Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF).
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
People inside Iran describe heavy security and scattered damage in first calls to outside world
Iranians could call abroad on mobile phones Tuesday for the first time since communications were halted during a crackdown on nationwide protests in which activists said at least 646 people have been killed.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Cotabato's Madis hopeful in WTA debut
Tennielle Madis vowed to maximize all the opportunity given to her when she competes in the WTA 125 Philippine Women's Open slated on Jan. 26 to 31.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The rise of Boss Toyo
Boss Toyo, whose real name is Jayson Jay Luzadas, is not just another viral personality.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Of beauty and belief
New Lounge marks eighth anniversary with Vision Circle
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
NTT unit clears CLI Luzon entry
NTT UD Asia Pte. Ltd., a unit of Japan's NTT Group, has secured antitrust approval to acquire a 40-percent stake in the Luzon-focused subsidiary of Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), clearing the way for the Visayas-Mindanao (VisMin) developer's major expansion into Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The lessons in tears
We don't talk enough about crying.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Japan-South Korea summit to discuss economy and regional challenges
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday for a summit in western Japan as the two leaders aim to improve the sometimes-strained relationship as Tokyo faces a deepening row with China.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
AFP denies rift in ranks amid probe of relieved Army colonel
NO LOYALTY CHECKS NEEDED
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
1st potential cyclone of 2026 brewing outside PAR
To be named 'Ada' once it develops into tropical depression
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayon Volcano shows brief lava fountaining
A brief episode of incandescent lava fountaining was observed at Mayon Volcano early Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Monk lifts Kings past Lakers
Malik Monk made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings to a 124-112 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, Jan. 12.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How do I lose the holiday weight I gained?
Restoring gut health for weight loss
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Jollibee spin-off faces market concerns
Jollibee Foods Corp.'s (JFC) ambitious plan to spin off its international business and list it on a United States (US) stock exchange is facing pushback from Philippine market regulators and analysts, who warn that local investors may end up holding shares they cannot easily trade.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Over ₱14M housing assistance released to Valenzuela community
More than ₱14 million in housing assistance was released to a community in Valenzuela City under the government's Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP).
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
70 years of relations woven in trust: Toward the further deepening of Japan-Philippines relations
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
One Battle After Another, Hamnet take top honors at Golden Globes
“One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga, won best film, comedy or musical, at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, along with dual wins for Anderson and supporting female actor for Teyana Taylor.
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January 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DepEd seeks approval of ₱105.7-B PPP project to build over 16K classrooms
More than 16,000 new classrooms are set to rise across high-need areas nationwide after the Department of Education (DepEd) secured government approval for a ₱105.7-billion public-private partnership (PPP) projecta major infrastructure push expected to ease chronic overcrowding and directly benefit up to 800,000 learners in public schools.
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