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Ayala, CP AXTRA broaden collaboration
Ayala Corp., through its retail arm ACX Holdings Corp., has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CP AXTRA, Asia's leading operator of wholesale and retail businesses Makro and Lotus's, expanding their partnership to explore the development of new businesses and co-investments in the Philippines and Thailand.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Well done, good servant!
The first part of the parable of the Gold Coins has a semblance to the story of a historical leader of Israel who sought the approval of the Roman authority in Syria to be the king of Israel instead of his brother.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Brownlee back in the fold; QMB, Juan GDL show up
Naturalized player Justin Brownlee and new additions Quentin Millora-Brown and Juan Gomez de Liano headlined the attendees to the first practice of Gilas Pilipinas at the Blue Eagle Gym on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Angel Bianca Agustin crowned Miss Asia Global '25
Nineteen-year-old Angel Bianca Samson Agustin of the Philippines was crowned Miss Asia Global 2025 at the prestigious Gokulam Convention Centre in India.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Angeline Quinto sets sights on another dream
Multi-awarded singer Angeline Quinto is setting her sights on another dream: becoming a Best Actress.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God's creation is 'crying out'
Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged countries at United Nations climate talks to take \"concrete actions\" to stop climate change that is threatening the planet, telling them humans are failing in their response to global warming and that God's creation \"is crying out in floods, droughts, storms and relentless heat.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
32 workers probed for fake loan papers
The City Legal Office (CLO) is investigating an alleged mass falsification scheme involving 32 employees of the General Services Office (GSO) at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC).
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Current account gap raises risks
The country's wider current account deficit is raising concerns that the Philippine peso could be vulnerable if global investors turn cautious and foreign capital inflows dry up, according to London-based think tank Capital Economics.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
6.9-quake damaged church in Cebu unrepairable?
Can the San Juan Nepomuceno Parish church in San Remigio town, Cebu province still be repaired?
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko visits PH's first successful pediatric liver transplant patient at UP-PGH
A nine-year-old boy diagnosed with biliary atresia became the country's first successful pediatric liver transplant patient, Manila Mayor Francisco \"Isko Moreno\" Domagoso announced on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lopez, Castillo, Bonilla shine in PSA Cup
Former national champion Bong Lopez shot a net one-under par 71 on a gross of 79 at Manila Southwoods' Legends course to reign as overall champion in the 4th Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Cup golf invitational Monday, Nov. 17.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bomb threats rock 10 Iloilo schools
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) and the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) still have to identify people responsible behind these bomb threats that disrupted classes and caused massive traffic jams.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DSWD reminds people vs giving alms to IPs, kids this holiday season
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, Nov. 18, reminded people not to give alms to indigenous peoples (IPs), children, and families in street situations (FISS), particularly during the holiday season.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Political stability: Who wins?
As we write this column, the first day of mammoth rallies-scheduled to last three days in several parts of the National Capital Region and across the country-had just ended. The public listened to fiery speakers in huge assemblies. During this time, I received several messages asking how I felt about these developments. Many also wondered if the country would remain in a state of political stability.
3 min |
November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Maroons aim high
UP eyes twice-to-beat bonus in marquee duel vs Ateneo
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rising together, stronger amid calamities
Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Typhoons “Tino” and “Uwan” brought powerful winds and heavy rains that sent roofs flying, toppled trees, triggered flash floods and landslides, and left survivors with flattened homes and properties submerged in mud.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Business sector affirms commitment to economy amid political turmoil
Six prominent groups representing the business sector reaffirmed their commitment to invest and create jobs in the Philippines amid weakening sentiment in the economy, fueled by what they described as a political turmoil stemming from the ongoing corruption scandal.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why simply cutting down on carbs won't heal your insulin resistance
Know the dietary factors that cause your blood glucose to rise
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
4 weather systems to bring rains in parts of PH
Various weather systems are expected to bring rain showers over parts of the Philippines from Wednesday, Nov. 19, through Saturday, Nov. 22, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its four-day extended weather outlook.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
San Juan City gov't turns over prefabricated homes to Barangay Batis fire victims
A total of 110 prefabricated homes were turned over by the San Juan City government on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to residents who lost their homes in a fire that hit Barangay Batis last April 16. 2024.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Economists signal concerns over shake-up
The Marcos Jr. administration's economic team has undergone a recent reshuffle, with resignations and new appointments appearing to serve as a swift response to emerging allegations of irregularities involving senior Cabinet officials, according to private-sector economists.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Eric Nicolas on new beginnings
Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of hosting an event with my comedian, Eric Nicolas. In between our spiels and comedic ad-libs, he excitedly told me about his newest project with Melai Cantiveros - the fresh, high-energy show \"Lucky ng Kita,\" now streaming live on YouTube via ABS-CBN Entertainment and airing on the Kapamilya Channel from Mondays to Thursdays at the 6 p.m. slot of the show.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Former Bangladesh leader Hasina sentenced to death for crackdown on uprising that ousted her
Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and one of her close aides were sentenced to death Monday over her crackdown on a student uprising last year that killed hundreds of people and led to the toppling of her 15-year rule.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Focus on PH's reputation, Concepcion urges gov't
Go Negosyo founder and Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) 2026 chair Joey Concepcion called on the government and the public to focus on safeguarding the country's reputation ahead of its chairmanship of the ASEAN Summit and its Related Meetings in 2026.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Train of thought
One of the things I truly enjoyed whenever I was in Divisoria Market with my Nanay Curing was watching the trains arrive at and depart from the old Tutuban Station.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mandatory hair follicle drug test for all gov't officials sought
Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte reiterated his longstanding call for mandatory hair follicle drug testing for all government officials, following Sen. Imee Marcos' disclosure about her brother, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., on Monday night, Nov. 17.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM City Iloilo 2026 upgrade set
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, expects to complete the ₱2.3-billion redevelopment of SM City Iloilo by the first quarter of 2026.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DigiPlus moves into casino sector
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country's leading online gaming firm, is venturing into brickand-mortar integrated casino and resort development after acquiring the right to buy a majority stake in Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp. (IEC), which owns New Coast Hotel Manila, for ₱12 billion.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
3,000 OFWs, families gather for 14th OFW and Family Summit in Las Piñas
More than 3,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families gathered at The Tent in Villar City for the 14th OFW and Family Summit.
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November 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Canada eyes 2026 FTA with PH
The Canadian government is hopeful that negotiations for a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines will conclude as early as next year, in line with its push to broaden market access for its domestic industries amid protectionist policies imposed by its southern neighbor, the United States (US).
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