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Manila Bulletin
Rice output in 2025 on track for all-time record
The country’s rice production is expected to reach an all-time high this year, as government interventions and improved weather conditions drove strong output in the first half, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Alas faces stern test vs Thais
Alas Pilipinas faces a stern test when it battles regional powerhouse and host Thailand on the opening day of the 2025 Southeast Asia (SEA) Women’s V.League Leg1in Nakhon Ratchasima Friday, Aug. 1.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Delays hamper ODA-funded infra
Six out of 45 projects flagged as problematic in 2023 by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) have been removed from the list of critical-stage projects, a top official said.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH concedes losing out to Vietnam's growth
Citing a lackluster performance that the Philippine economy has been showing since its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, climbing to the high-income-status target 15 years from now could be impossible, the country’s chief socioeconomic planner stated.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos all set for 5-day state visit to India
President Marcos will embark on a five-day state visit to India from Aug. 4 to 8, 2025, upon the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Malacañang announced on Thursday, July 31.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Independent flood control probe pushed
Expressing fears of a whitewash, Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday, July 31, 2025, said he will push for an independent audit and investigation of the flood control projects as he scored some “shameless hypocrites” who applauded President Marcos’ rebuke when he raised the anomalies during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Thailand, Cambodia reaffirm ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia reaffirmed their shaky ceasefire on Wednesday after China helped mediate a peace process to end days of border fighting.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
House forms West Philippine Sea panel, five other special committees
The House of Representatives has started organizing so-called special committees, including the Committee on the West Philippine Sea, and named six congressmen to become its respective chairpersons.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
‘Mahiya naman kayo’: A call to conscience in ending corruption
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s striking rebuke—“Mahiya naman kayo! (Shame on you)” —echoes louder than most political pronouncements in recent memory.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Daunting mission for Gilas 12
Nationals arrive in Jeddah for Asia Cup
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Black eyed as SEAG coach
Current Meralco consultant and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas grassroots program head Norman Black is set to become the head coach of the Gilas Pilipinas team that will see action in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hyundai's new electrified trio
Hyundai introduces new Ioniq 5, Ioniq 9, and Palisade Hybrid
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Friend to all' policy backed
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) backed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s “friend to all” foreign policy, emphasizing its commitment to forge relationships and strengthen alliances with the global community.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Korean film industry eyes global audiences
As the Korean film industry grapples with a domestic market increasingly dominated by streaming services, production companies are aggressively pivoting toward international markets.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Asian Hospital offers new hope to cancer patients with country’s only CyberKnife
A game-changer has arrived in the Philippines—the revolutionary CyberKnife S7, the first and only one of its kind in the country. Now available to offer Filipino patients an innovative approach to cancer treatment, the CyberKnife S7 delivers unmatched precision, fewer sessions, and a noninvasive alternative to traditional radiation therapy.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
‘Zero balance billing’ explained: Do patients really pay nothing?
Healthcare-related expenses remain a major cause of debt and poverty among Filipinos.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Nuclear permit rules out soon
The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing a circular for the nuclear sector, a month after the law establishing the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM) was ratified, to guide stakeholders on the new energy source.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tambalque, Sison soar
Patrick Tambalque capitalized on Shinichi Suzuki's mid-round meltdown and held on through a turbulent finish in blustery conditions to save a 78 and secure a dramatic one-stroke victory in the boys' 15-18 division, while Gabriela Sison stamped her class in the girls' side despite a shaky round in the ICTSI Riviera Golf Junior PGT Championship here on Thursday, July 31.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Looking out for Angel Locsin
PASSERBY: One best way to get rid of the so-called excesses that usually characterize the yearly State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the President of the Republic is to do away with the wives of government officials.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Correct, conceal, conquer
Learn how to choose the right color correctors and application techniques for a smooth, radiant complexion
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Climate change is not coming, it's already here
If there’s anything the past few weeks have made painfully clear, it’s this: Climate change is no longer a looming threat.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Col. Hansel Marantan tells his story in new docu
A controversial figure in Philippine law enforcement is stepping into the spotlight - this time to tell his side of the story.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Unveiling the soul
Ehrran Montoya invites brides to fulfill their ultimate fantasies with his 'Secrets of Awakening' collection
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Record Chinabank first-half profit
Chinabanking Corp. (Chinabank), a member of the SM Group, reported a 14-percent year-on-year growth in net income to a record P13 billion in the first six months of 2025 on the back of strong core business growth.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Romualdez hails Marcos order to expand 4PH
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has lauded the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, which now provides more options for Filipinos to realize their dream of owning a home.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Toff de Venecia’s bold vision for ‘Side Show’
In “Side Show,” now playing under Sandbox Collective’s daring and evocative staging, director Toff de Venecia revives more than just a cult classic musical — he resurrects a story of identity, visibility, and shared humanity, breathing new life into the tale of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton. The result is both haunting and heartfelt, a theatrical experience that lingers long after the curtain call.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
FPRRD tells Roque to stop interfering in case before ICC
Former President Rodrigo Duterte wants former presidential spokesman Harry Roque to stop interfering in his crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court (ICC), fearing that the former human rights lawyer may be jeopardizing his defense.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PAL gears up for strong H2
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) saw its net income soar 15 percent in the first half of the year to over P8 billion amid sustained demand for its passenger and cargo services.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
₱25-M ketamine seized
Authorities thwarted an international drug smuggling attempt Wednesday after intercepting a high-value parcel containing more than five kilograms of ketamine — an illegal party drug — valued at over P25.3 million here.
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August 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
They were astonished
The incident of the rejection of Jesus at Nazareth comes after the Sermon on the Mount and provides a contrast to it.
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