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Manila Bulletin
Beauty, brains, and business
The story of Johanna Micaela Duyag
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BI vows closer partnership with ASEAN counterparts for stronger border protection
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has vowed to pursue closer partnerships with its counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to better protect the borders of the Philippines.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US, PH in talks for deployment of more military assets
To build its defense strategy and better equip its armed forces, the Philippines is currently in talks with the United States for the possible deployment of more US military assets and equipment, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez said.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
House begins budget deliberations
The House of Representatives will begin deliberations on the proposed national budget of P6.793 trillion on Monday, Aug. 18, in a transparent and inclusive manner as it vowed to approve the National Expenditure Program (NEP) as early as possible.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't eyes lower debt ratio by '28
Despite an increase in the Philippines' general government (GG) debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio to 57.1 percent in 2024, the Marcos Jr. administration is targeting to gradually lower this debt ratio to the 54-percent level by the end of 2028.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SSI Group hit by software switch
Tantoco-led retailer SSI Group, Inc. reported a 37.8 percent drop in net income for the first half of 2025 to P451.8 million from P726.3 million in the same period last year due to weaker consumer demand for mid to upscale goods.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos urges youth: Fight disinformation, uphold nationalism
President Marcos has called on young Filipinos to think critically about online content and embrace nationalism, saying these values are essential in protecting the country’s sovereignty.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA seeking ₱3.5 T in agri investments
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking 3.5 trillion in total investments—including support from the private sector—to transform the country's agriculture sector into a more robust, economically viable contributor to national food and economic security.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH retains 3rd spot in US sugar quota
The Philippines has once again secured a quota of 145,235 metric tons raw value (MTRV) of raw cane sugar at a lower tariff rate for the upcoming fiscal year (FY), according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Over 900K new motorcycles hit PH roads in H1
Over 900,000 motorcycles were added to Philippine roads in the first half of the year, driven by growing demand for greater mobility to navigate through heavy traffic and congested urban areas.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Arci Muñoz steps into global arena with her own production company
Actress and singer Arci Muñoz has worn many hats in her career - leading lady, rock vocalist, military reservist. Her latest move takes her beyond the realm of showbiz and into the world of global media production.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Suspects in murder of 2 women in Zambales nabbed
Police arrested two suspects in the brutal killing of two women in Palauig, Zambales on Thursday during a hot-pursuit operation in Caloocan City on Saturday.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Counsel for victims seeks more time to respond to DQ case vs ICC prosecutor
The lawyer for the victims in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war has asked the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Appeals Chamber to grant her a “varying standard time limit” to respond to the defense team’s disqualification case against ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Inflation pushes long-term goals aside for many Pinoys
While nearly seven in 10 Filipinos feel more secure about their short-term finances, confidence in meeting future financial needs has declined as long-term goals are viewed as less urgent.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marawi compensation board: Turning a promise into reality
The 2017 Marawi siege brought unimaginable pain, suffering and destruction to its residents and to our nation. Homes were destroyed, more than a thousand lives were lost, and the social fabric of a once beautiful and thriving city was torn apart.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Escudero urged to order drug testing at Senate
Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III has urged Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero to issue an order to conduct mandatory random drug testing in the Upper Chamber following reports that a senator’s staff is now being investigated over alleged marijuana use inside the Senate’s premises.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Opening doors in Mindanao
Last July 23, at Fully Booked-BGC, we launched Opening Doors in Mindanao: The CARD Paglambo Story, a book I co-wrote with Pia Benitez Yupangco. Surrounded by friends, partners, and champions of inclusive finance, I felt both joy and humility.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
What do I still lack?
The young man declares his fidelity to the commandments; having a good conscience, he can go to sleep untroubled.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Locals out to defend turf
No longer in contention for a spot in the Luzon series' Elite Junior Finals, Baguio's rising stars are turning their attention to something just as satisfying: playing spoiler.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SEC clarifies rules on stock issuance
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has drafted guidelines intended to clarify confusing rules on how companies can be exempted from having to register shares prior to their issuance.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NTX: The next big name in K-pop
The next emerging sensation in the vibrant world of K-pop is poised to win over the hearts of Filipino fans: the dynamic eight-member boy band NTX from South Korea. With their captivating melodies, electrifying choreography, and innovative sound, they have been making significant strides on the global music stage.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Leadership impressions on the new PNP Chief
The measure of a commander has long rested on two fundamental pillars: the accomplishment of the mission and the welfare of the men.
4 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ariza likens Llover to Pacquiao
Renowned strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza sees plenty of promise in undefeated Filipino prospect Kenneth Llover, even after only a short time working with him.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chat GPT5: First Impressions after a week
Do I hate it? No. But that's not really what I was hoping for either. ChatGPT-5 dropped last week with lots of fanfare. I was so excited that when I came into work Friday morning after the announcements I fired up my app and started prompting before realizing that I didn't have access yet and would have to wait. Once it did get going, I felt, I don't know, -whelmed isn't exactly a word, but if it were, that's what I would use to describe it.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
4 communist rebels killed in Bukidnon clash
Soldiers killed four New People's Army rebels in a gun battle in Bukidnon on Wednesday, the military said.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NCRPO: Metro Manila LGUs collect over ₱33.7M in fines from ordinance violators
Local government units in Metro Manila collected more than P33.7 million in penalties in the first 15 days of this month following the arrest of a total of 119,497 violators of local ordinances, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) disclosed on Sunday, Aug. 17.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
MacIntyre holds 4-shot lead
Robert MacIntyre ducked his head under the branches and climbed into a mess of bushes behind the fifth green without a golf club, first seeing if he could find his ball and then deciding if it was worth trying to play it.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
FIBA Asia Cup reflection
Loss to Chinese Taipei ruined Gilas' game plan, admits Cone
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Jomike Tejido looks upward in 'Celestial'
New dimensions and bright colors shine in the artist's 25th solo exhibit
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Budget reform is not a show, it’s a commitment
In the Philippines, every peso matters.
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