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Netanyahu to push ahead with Gaza City takeover and renewed ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas aimed at returning all the remaining hostages and ending the war on Israel’s terms.

2 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Singson declines offer to lead DPWH anew

League of Cities backs flood control probe

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Peso to appreciate despite rate cuts

Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI said that despite monetary policy easing and the expected two more quarter-point cuts in key interest rates before year-end, it still sees the Philippine peso appreciating to as strong as P55 against the United States (US) dollar.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Heavier traffic and the push to have a commuter-centric system

Metro Manila's roads have been choked with heavier-than-usual traffic in recent weeks, and the frustration is growing more palpable by the day.

2 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

The Manila Bulletin Earth+Lens exhibit returns this year, featuring scenic natural and cultural landmarks that define Filipino identity, powered by HUAWEI Pura 80 Series

Beyond the lush greenery and calming ocean waves, the 2025 edition of the Manila Bulletin Earth+Lens highlights iconic sights that reflect not only the country's visual beauty but also the Filipino spirit and identity associated with each, championing the preservation of natural and cultural landmarks while promoting responsible tourism in both urban and rural areas.

2 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Cebu-based teams use SSL stint for CESAFI buildup

University of San Carlos and University of Southern Philippines Foundation are hitting two birds with one stone with their participation in the 2025 Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Cebu Leg.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Red-hot PLDT stakes unbeaten run

PLDT seeks to stretch its winning run to three games when it battles Cignal on Saturday, Aug. 23, in the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Another call for Constitutional change

August is a month of celebrations — the birth date of Manuel L. Quezon on the 19th, Ninoy Aquino Day on the 21st, National Heroes Day on August 25 which is also the commemoration of the start of the 1986 Philippine revolution, and the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People.

2 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Pope Leo's first international trip could be to Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV is planning to visit Lebanon this year on his first foreign visit, the country's Catholic cardinal said, a trip that would give history's first American pope a chance to speak in broad terms about peace in the Middle East and the plight of Christians there.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Fierce battle looms at Eastridge

As Addie Manhit and the UP-1 squad aim to sustain their momentum following a resounding surge in Round 3 at Pradera Verde, attention also returns to La Salle-1’s Julia Lua, who is expected to return for the final leg of the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tour (ladies division), which fires off Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Eastridge Golf Club in Binangonan, Rizal.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Teenage boy slays mama in Misamis

15-year-old boy allegedly killed his 55-year-old mother after she refused to give him food in Plaridel town, Misamis Occidental province on Friday, Aug. 15, police reported Friday, Aug. 22.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

10 online scammers nabbed

Ten Filipinos have been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in two houses reportedly owned by a foreigner in Bacoor City, Cavite where they were found allegedly engaged in online scam operations.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Marcos welcomes 4 new envoys

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed four newly designated ambassadors to the Philippines, reaffirming the vibrant and robust bilateral ties with their respective countries.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Manila mayor to Rep Chua: Investigate yourself over unauthorized demolition, construction project

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso challenged Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua to reflect on what is right and wrong following the discovery of an unauthorized construction project on a vacant lot owned by the city government on Thursday, Aug. 21.

2 min  |

August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

I-Land, Inc. and I-Land Residences Sucat earn awards at PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2025

Sustainable property developer I-Land, Inc., widely known as ISOC Land, bagged multiple honors at the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards held at Shangri-La The Fort, where nearly 70 trophies were presented to 30 outstanding developers across the country.

2 min  |

August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

From 228 to 322: The Philippines’ new biodiversity hotspots

At the 2025 Philippine Biodiversity Symposium in Iloilo City, held from August 12-15, convenors announced a landmark update: the country's official Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) map now features 322 sites, up from 228 previously. This expansion reflects years of scientific work to identify areas of exceptional ecological importance, both within and outside existing legally protected areas.

3 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

SM Prime defers $1-B REIT listing

Investors eager to buy into the planned real estate investment trust of SM Prime Holdings Inc., a leading integrated property developer in Southeast Asia, will have to wait longer as the $1 billion initial public offering has been deferred to “beyond 2026.”

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

PH Navy sails with ASEAN counterparts

The Philippine Navy (PN) sailed in unison with counterparts from fellow Southeast Asian countries off Penang, Malaysia on Thursday, Aug. 21, to showcase unity and maritime strength.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

China races to build world’s largest solar farm to meet emissions targets

Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be the world's largest solar farm when completed high on a Tibetan plateau. It will cover 610 square kilometers (235 square miles), which is the size of Chicago.

3 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

EEI expands into real estate with 139-hectare land bank

EI Corp. is shifting its business model from a pure-play construction company to an integrated property and infrastructure developer, a move that will see it leverage its 139-hectare land bank for a series of real estate projects.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Oil price increase next week

Higher oil demand and ongoing geopolitical tensions are raising concerns about a potential fuel price spike in the final week of August.

1 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Floods hit Metro Manila again; classes suspended

PAGASA (PAGASA) warned Isang, which made landfall in Aurora Friday morning, and the enhanced habagat will continue to bring moderate to heavy rainfall (50 to 100 millimeters) over several Luzon areas within the next 24 hours.

3 min  |

August 23, 2025

Manila Bulletin

House to hold own flood control probe

The House tri-committee (tri-comm) is back in the 20th Congress, this time on a different mission.

3 min  |

August 22, 2025

Manila Bulletin

SEC fines Villar Land

Villar Land Holdings Corp. and its directors and officers have welcomed the opportunity to explain their side on the issues raised and will respond to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) order in due course.

2 min  |

August 22, 2025

Manila Bulletin

DICT eyes data hub at Bataan nuclear plant

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is carrying out a study to assess the feasibility of converting the long-mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) into a hyperscale data center.

2 min  |

August 22, 2025

Manila Bulletin

DOE, DICT have billions in unspent funds – DBM

While most government agencies posted a 94-percent utilization rate of their cash allocations in the first seven months of 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) each have over 30 percent in unspent funds.

1 min  |

August 22, 2025

Manila Bulletin

PAOCC sets up help desks for Koreans

The Philippine Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) launched help desks in areas with large Korean communities around the country following an appeal from the Korean Embassy to ensure the safety of its citizens.

1 min  |

August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Anti-'epal': Muntinlupa bars names, photos of officials on government projects, programs

The Muntinlupa City government has passed an ordinance that prohibits putting names and photos of local officials on government-funded infrastructures, programs, and projects.

2 min  |

August 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Hail, favored one!

In the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, the coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary follows her assumption into heaven.

2 min  |

August 22, 2025

Manila Bulletin

R&I maintains stable outlook on PH debt

Japan-based debt watcher Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) has downplayed the Philippines’ debt concerns, affirming the country’s high investmentgrade ‘A-’ credit rating with a stable outlook.

1 min  |

August 22, 2025