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Manila Bulletin
San Juanico passable to vans, buses by yearend, PBBM declares
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has assured motorists that by the end of 2025, the San Juanico Bridge will be passable to 12-ton vehicles such as vans, buses, and private cars.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
US Embassy, DepEd Davao train ALS teachers in student-centered learning
On June 4 and 5, the US Embassy in the Philippines' Regional English Language Office (RELO) and the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) Davao City Division conducted an intensive workshop that trained 40 newly hired teachers under DepEd's Alternative Learning System (ALS).
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Interest rate cuts fail to lift lending
Germany-based Deutsche Bank stated that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) cumulative 1.25-percent interest rate reductions have been unable to lift lending growth, as lower borrowing costs were not enough to outweigh persistent economic uncertainty.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israel launches airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
NCAP violators to receive text, e-mail notifications
Motorists who would commit traffic violations captured by artificial intelligence-capable cameras would now receive a notice of violation through a short messaging system (SMS) and electronic mail.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
PPP eyed for Agus-Pulangi rehab
After the successful bidding to privatize the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plants, the government and private-sector players may next look forward to another public-private partnership (PPP) in rehabilitating the decades-old Agus-Pulangi hydropower complex in Mindanao.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Inflation below target, BSP to cut rates anew
Private sector economists believe the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has room for two more cuts in key borrowing rates, following four straight months of inflation staying below the government's target band of two to four percent, and amid continued risks of economic underperformance.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ruffa, Barbie, and Kyline discuss pressure to look good in showbiz
Navigating the world of show business is difficult, primarily when artists are judged for their appearance.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd ends mandatory use of Mother Tongue in PH-wide early-grade instruction
The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a major policy shift on the medium of instruction (MOI) for Kindergarten to Grade 3, officially ending the mandatory use of the Mother Tongue in early-grade instruction nationwide.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Texas floods leave at least 51 dead; 27 girls missing
Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris Saturday in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors, including 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was slammed with a wall of water in a historic flash flood.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The Konektadong Pinoy Act is the disruption the Philippines needs
In a country where over 45 percent of barangays remain disconnected from reliable internet, the Konektadong Pinoy Act offers a rare—and necessary—break from the status quo.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Peso 'advantaged' by low trade exposure
With the return of United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariffs on the horizon, the Philippine peso may be advantaged by the economy's relatively less exposure to global trade, according to Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Globe to open largest PH data center in Q3
Telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc. is set to launch the country's largest data center in the third quarter of the year, as it bolsters its network capacity to accommodate the growing demand from hyperscalers and artificial intelligence (AI).
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DSWD allocates P3 B for calamity response
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allocated P3 billion in standby funds to support local government units (LGUs) and communities affected by disasters this year.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
14 power plants poised to go live
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) announced that several new power plants, including both renewable and conventional energy facilities, are expected to come online in the second half of 2025.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos: 'Benteng Bigas' here to stay
President Marcos reaffirmed that the government's P20 per kilo rice program, dubbed \"Benteng Bigas, Meron Na\", is not a one-off rollout, but a sustainable initiative that will expand nationwide with the support of local government units.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
AirAsia adds 70 Airbus jets
Malaysia-based AirAsia, one of Asia's leading low-cost carriers, is expanding its fleet with 70 new aircraft to meet the demand of its global ambitions, enhancing the Philippines' connectivity to new destinations while maintaining budget-friendly fares.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90
The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been living in exile since fleeing Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
China's emerging events and how they affect national security
China is seen as a future global power, but many view China now as struggling with internal issues.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Reimagining finance, rebuilding justice
Last June 27 to 28, I had the privilege of attending Social Business Day (SBD) 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by the Yunus Centre in collaboration with the Grameen Group, the event gathered over 1,000 participants from 36 countries. Attended by leaders in microfinance, healthcare, digital innovation, and youth empowerment, it was more than just a conference; it was a global call to action for building a world that is not only sustainable, but just.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
U.S. healthcare firm launches virtual nursing hub in the country
Medical Solutions and Worldwide HealthStaff Solutions, through its subsidiary Worldwide Resource Solutions (WWRS), has officially launched its first virtual nursing and remote patient sitting hub in the Philippines — a pioneering move that could reshape how care is delivered globally.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Khamenei makes first public appearance since war started
Iran' s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Centeno hangs tough in quarters
Chezka Centeno showed grit and composure under pressure to edge Chinese Taipei’s Wei Tzu-Chien, 8-7, and advance to the semifinals of the 2025 Oneida WPA Women's 8-Ball World Championship in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Sunday, July 6.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How Samsung turns chores into cheers
Samsung unveils the AI-powered home that works for you
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
5150 sparks triathlon fever in Panglao
Panglao Island comes alive once again as the Sun Life 5150 Bohol returns for another exhilarating showcase of speed, power and endurance, with nearly a thousand athletes set to compete across various age-group divisions and the overall championship.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tawilis, other fish in Taal Lake safe to eat - BFAR
Authorities assured that the popular sardine tawilis and other types of fish found in Taal Lake are safe for human consumption following a whistleblower's claim that the bodies of missing “sabungeros” (cockfighting afficionados) were dumped there.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
₱500-M shabu recovered in Central Visayas
Shabu valued at more than ₱500 million was seized in the past six months in Central Visayas.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Are you ready for MoCAF 2025?
What to expect from this year's Modern and Contemporary Art Festival
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBB's 'Kuya' gives first interview in 20 years
Award-winning broadcast journalist Rico Hizon got a scoop when he interviewed the man behind the voice straight from the heart of the most famous house in the country: the iconic Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) home in Quezon City.
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July 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SEC moves to slash red tape, fees following Marcos’ order
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vows to comply with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to streamline its processes, aligning with the Marcos administration’s vision of an inclusive and efficient capital market that can help pave the way for a financially secure future for Filipinos.
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