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Temple tax
In Jesus' time, the Jews paid tribute and taxes to the Roman occupiers of their land, a bitter reminder of their subjugation.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 Dawlah Islamiyah killed, 3 captured in Lanao del Sur
Three members of the lawless Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) were killed and three others were captured in a clash with government troops in Lanao del Sur, the military said Sunday.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos declares Paoay Lake protected landscape
Resident Ferdinand R. Marcos has signed a law declaring the Paoay Lake area in Ilocos Norte as protected landscape for better management and appropriate funding.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
UPAA honors 64 outstanding alumni on Aug. 16
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) will celebrate the achievements of 64 exemplary alumni, chapters, and families during the 2025 UPAA Alumni Awards on Aug. 16 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
$7K worth of Labubu dolls stolen from Los Angeles store
A group of masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store this week, authorities said.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Testing Out ElevenLabs' New AI Music Generation
AI Music Generation isn’t anything new, but ElevenLabs entering the field is certainly an eye and ear-catching proposition.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Navigating the future of Filipino wealth: BPI's bold moves and the woman at the helm
In a financial landscape marked by volatility and transformation, BPI Wealth is charting a bold course—digitally, globally, and sustainably.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Intercollegiate golf goes to Pradera Verde
With titles and final berths on the line, players in both the men’s and ladies’ divisions brace for a nerve-wracking test as Round 3 of the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tournament unfolds on Monday, Aug. 11, at the windswept Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club — a layout expected to reward precision and punish even the slightest misstep.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH debt-to-GDP hits 20-year high: A cautionary peak
The Philippine national government's debt-to-GDP ratio climbed to 63.1 percent by the end of the second quarter of 2025, marking the highest level in two decades.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Diplomat who secured Mary Jane Veloso's release is new PH envoy to France
Outgoing Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Migration Affairs Eduardo Jose de Vega is the Philippines' new ambassador to France, while former Philippine Ambassador to Denmark Leo Herrera-Lim has been named as his successor.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
If Fiber Fails Now There's PLDT Home's Always On
You're deep in a movie. It's revealed that the hero's unassuming grandma next door is actually the villain, and she's about to reveal another twist that's been foreshadowed since the start-and then buffering-bufferring-and... yeah, WiFi's down.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
From promises to productivity: Strengthening cooperatives for a resilient agriculture sector
In his July 2025 State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. again highlighted the importance of agriculture in the country’s development. He promised increased production, more budget for agricultural programs, better infrastructure, and safeguards against traders’ price manipulation. With urgency in his tone, he emphasized the need to modernize farming systems, expand access to markets, and raise the incomes of those who feed the nation. The President’s message was clear: agriculture must move from subsistence to sustainability, from tradition to transformation.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd launches School Sports Clubs
To promote holistic learner development, enhance physical fitness, and help reverse pandemic-driven learning loss, the Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered the institutionalization of School Sports Clubs (SSCs) in all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sotto pushes for new FOI law
Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has filed a bill giving citizens the right to information on matters of public concern and providing a mechanism for full public disclosure on all government transactions involving public interest.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Over 13,000 families living along QC waterways to get own houses soon
Informal settler families (ISFs) living in flood-prone and other danger zones in Quezon City will be prioritized in the government's mass housing projects following an agreement between the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the local government unit.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SEC investigates Villar Land, company vows to cooperate
The Securities and Exchange Commission has started a fact-finding exercise into the allegations over the surge in valuation of the vast tracts of prime property owned by Villar Land Holdings corporation, and the company said it welcomes the probe.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Teodoro elated with AFP's high trust, satisfaction ratings
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was among the most trusted and best performing government agencies in the country, according to a recent survey, and no less than Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed satisfaction, saying the public’s confidence reflected the military’s dedication to protecting the nation and serving the people.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza
International condemnation grew Saturday over Israel's decision for a military takeover of Gaza City, while tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in what local media called one of the largest anti-government protests in recent months following 22 months of war.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lacson discovers 'pass through' scheme in overpriced infra projects
Sen. Panfilo \"Ping\" Lacson on Sunday, August 10 said he has discovered a modus operandi involving lawmaker-contractors that may add to the overpricing or substandard construction or both of flood control and other infrastructure projects in the country.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Police say town councilor angry at murdered vice mayor's treatment
Municipal councilor Mihrel Senatin told police that he shot and killed Vice Mayor Julio Estolloso of Ibajay town in Aklan province last Aug. 8 because he was mad over his indifferent treatment.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Religious leaders as catalysts for social change
As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) prepares for its historic first parliamentary elections in October 2025, Mindanao’s religious sector is playing a more active role in shepherding the region’s democratic future.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cone hails team’s grit
Gilas Pilipinas continues to deal with sluggish starts in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup and while head coach Tim Cone admitted it is becoming a cause of concern for the team, he is glad to see his wards repeatedly fighting back through the adversity.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
First medal in Chengdu
Napolis assures of podium finish in World Games
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP easing puts pressure on peso
Dutch financial giant ING said the Philippine peso is likely to continue losing ground against the United States (US) dollar as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) remains unfazed by its weakening and is expected to deliver substantial cuts in key borrowing rates.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ferris, Watkinson triumph
Australia’s Josh Ferris and New Zealand’s Amelia Watkinson, winning the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu presented by Megaworld — through overcast skies, rain and sun — was a triumph in itself at Mactan Newtown here Sunday, Aug. 10. But winning it to the deafening cheers of schoolchildren and locals, whose energy pushed them to the limit and carried them to the finish line, was something else.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mexico: An old friend across the Pacific (Part Two)
How our cultures are not so different from one another
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ALI launches new mid-mart condos
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. is again launching residential projects in its core middle-income market after seeing a recovery in demand, which has brought down excess inventory or ready-for-occupancy (RFO) units to a comfortable level.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hyun Bin talks about his first visit to Manila, career
Korean star Hyun Bin of the hit drama \"Crash Landing on You\" was amazed at his first visit to the Philippines.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with lessons about ecology and species
The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug.
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August 11, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why we should take Twitch chat seriously: The cyborgification of online interaction (Part 1)
We often think of our online interactions as spontaneous—likes, comments, emojis, or memes shared in the moment. But what if our expressions weren’t just human? What if they were co-produced by the tools we use?
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