Newspaper
Manila Bulletin
DBP needs longer dividend relief to recover MIC capital
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) will continue to seek regulatory and dividend relief for several more years as it aims to recover the capital it infused into the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC).
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
FLI deploys P2 B for 10 new projects
Gotianun-led Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) reported that it has reinvested ₱1.86 billion raised from the share buyback and exchange for Filinvest REIT Corporation (FILRT) shares executed on December 11, 2024.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Olivarez captures back-to-back Open titles
Eric Jed Olivarez further solidified his status as one of Philippine tennis' brightest stars after clinching the Mayor Edwin Olivarez National Open Tennis Championship crown for the second straight year, emphatically defeating the same opponent he swept in last year's finals.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
An indelible trademark for nat'l athletes
The design went public June last year on the track suits of Filipino athletes while in training camp in Metz for the Paris Olympics Last October, Filipino athletes at the World Games in Chengdu last August were all clad in a perked up and more colorful tracksuits and podium shirts, and the same uniforms were worn at the Asian Youth Games in Manama in October.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH to miss 2025 growth target
Corruption taking heavy toll on economy
2 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Angara: 2026 DepEd budget to sustain universal, targeted school feeding
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, Dec. 1, said the 2026 budget of the DepEd will allow the agency to sustain its combined approach of universal and targeted school feeding, as lawmakers approved a significant increase to strengthen the government's efforts to curb undernutrition and support early learning.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Corruption scandal hits investor trust
Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd. said investors have turned pessimistic following heightened political risks, but the relative strength of the Philippine peso is buoying sentiment.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PNP, Informatics ink education pact to boost digital skills of cops
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, Nov. 28, that it has expanded its push for atechnology-skilled and future-ready force through a newly signed educational partnership with Informatics Philippines and PNP Foundation, Inc. (PNPFI).
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Borrowing costs drop on S&P nod
The Marcos administration borrowed P25 billion through the sale of short-dated Treasury bills, exceeding its planned amount of P22 billion, as lower borrowing costs and a recent affirmation from debt watcher S&P Global Ratings boosted investor appetite.
2 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pag-IBIG Fund assists 3.2 million members through cash loans in Jan-Oct, up 28%
Pag-IBIG Fund helped 3.2 million Filipino workers meet their immediate financial needs through its short-term loan (STL) programs from January to October 2025, marking a 28% increase in borrowers compared to the same period last year, officials announced on Monday, Dec 1.
2 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH factories slump amid graft fears
Amid the deepening probe into the infrastructure corruption scandal, the Philippine manufacturing sector posted its steepest decline in more than five years in November, with both output and new orders contracting at their fastest pace in more than three years.
3 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko slams acts of vandalism during Nov. 30 rallies
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso could not hide his dismay over reports of acts of vandalism across the city during the conduct of anti-corruption protests on Sunday, Nov. 30.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chiz pushed for scrapping of P74-B PhilHealth subsidy, Zaldy Co alleges
Former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co has revealed a series of major budget reductions amounting to P109.592 billion allegedly pursued by then-Senate President Francis \"Chiz\" Escudero—including the scrapping of the P74-billion subsidy for Phil-Health—during the 2025 Bicameral Conference Committee hearings.
3 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law
Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star.
3 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Diesel rollback set for Tuesday
The holiday season is bringing relief to some motorists as diesel prices are set for a big-time rollback starting Tuesday, Dec. 2, even as gasoline costs edge up.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Trillion Peso March 2.0' in Negros Island peaceful
Police declared that the “Trillion Peso March 2.0” protest in Negros Island on Sunday, Nov. 30, was generally peaceful.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Malaysia-PH art festival opens at Intramuros, celebrating cross-cultural exchange
The Embassy of Malaysia in Manila, in collaboration with Art dialogo Asia, Tourism Malaysia, and the Department of Education (DepEd) Manila, formally launched the SENI SIKAT: Malaysia-Philippines Art Festival at the Centro de Turismo Intramuros on Nov. 26, 2025.
2 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
La Union opens Christmas village
The “Naragsak a Paskua” Christmas village opened on Monday, Dec. 1, featuring a 17-meter giant Christmas tree with almost 900 “parols” (Christmas star) at the Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Convention Center Complex.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Muntinlupa mayor says no consultation made by LTO on e-bike ban
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon said the Land Transportation Office (LTO) did not hold any consultation when it announced that e-bikes and e-trikes would be banned from plying major roads.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
International bazaar 2025 opens in Pasay City, showcasing global fellowship and generosity
The World Trade Center tent in Pasay City came alive with color, culture, and camaraderie as the 59th International Bazaar officially opened its doors on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.
2 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Manila gov't set to release teachers’ allowances and laptops, TV sets for public schools
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced the release on Monday, Dec. 1, of the P45 million allowance for teachers for May and June.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The Embassy of Hungary hosts 'Hungarian poultry delights' export promotion
Hungary showcases culinary excellence in the Philippines
2 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Matcha made in heaven
How 22-year-old student Caitlin Lee built a matcha brand from scratch
3 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Leyte town lights Christmas tree
The municipality of Carigara in Leyte province lighted their giant Christmas tree on Sunday, Nov. 30.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Zootopia 2' shatters records with $556 million global debut
\"Zootopia 2\" had a roaring and record-setting opening at the box office.
2 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
COA calls out OP, OVP for deficiencies in implementation of 2024 programs
The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Office of the President (OP) and the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for deficiencies in the implementation of programs and projects related to their implementation of their 2024 budgets.
2 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bigger '26 Chairman's Cup
Inspired by another strong turnout and its smooth staging, organizers of the annual Southwoods Chairman's Charity Cup are eyeing an even bigger event next year as the tournament continues its proud tradition of competitive play, camaraderie and charitable giving.
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Energy planning now at risk from delayed projects
Amid ongoing investigation into alleged government irregularities and “ghost” projects, the Department of Energy (DOE) assured that it closely monitors the private sector to ensure that power projects are properly executed and delivered as planned.
2 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A fresh new hangout
Timezone is back at Glorietta 4
1 min |
December 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Seeking God’s help in battling corruption
Before people marched to denounce corruption at last Sunday’s “Trillion Peso March” and the “Baha sa Luneta 2.0,” many first faced a reckoning inside Manila’s churches.
3 min |