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Manila Bulletin
Achieving upper-middle income status requires growth, investment
Recent analysis suggesting a possible entry of the country into upper-middle income status within the next few years is a good thing that we should look forward to. Already, it has spawned discussions on comparisons with other countries in the same race for uppermiddle income status.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Typhoon Danas crosses Taiwan, killing 2 and injuring more than 300
Typhoon Danas brought heavy winds and torrential rains to parts of Taiwan early Monday, killing two people and injuring more than 300 on the island's densely populated west coast.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions
The BRICS bloc of developing nations on Sunday condemned the increase of tariffs and attacks on Iran, but refrained from naming U.S. President Donald Trump.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Nancy slams P8.96-B ‘midnight deal’ with subway contractor; ex-mayor Abby denies it
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay slammed on Sunday, July 6, what she called the city’s previous administration’s “midnight deal” with the contractor of the Makati subway project worth P8.96 billion, giving full ownership of the project to the city government just days before her term ended.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Emilio Daez unpacks it all
From adventure trails to active days, the young actor encourages everyone to unplug and recharge
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
Process to declare Manila City Jail a historical site starts
Steps are now being undertaken to declare the Manila City Jail Male Dormitory (MCJMD) as a “historical site” owing to its rich history dating back to the Spanish occupation in the country, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said.
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July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH must move on from politicking and start building forward
Every very well-meaning Filipino should support the recent call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for all newly sworn-in officials to move beyond politics and focus on nation-building.
3 min |
July 08 2025
Manila Bulletin
DTI introduces digital badge for legit online biz
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched a digital verification system among e-commerce merchants aimed at ensuring the safety and reliability of online transactions.
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July 08 2025
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.
2 min |
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.
2 min |
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.
4 min |
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.
2 min |
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.
2 min |
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).
1 min |
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.
1 min |
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.
1 min |
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.
3 min |
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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