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Below-6% GDP growth projected until 2031
The Philippines' annual economic growth is expected by the World Bank Group (WBG) to remain below six percent this year until 2031.
1 min |
May 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PCMC delivers PH's 1st baby operated on through open fetal surgery
The Philippine Children's Medical Center (PCMC) has safely delivered a baby boy who became the first in the country to undergo Open Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele, marking a major breakthrough in pediatric and prenatal care in the Philippines.
1 min |
May 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Vista Land profit up 5%
Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., of richest Filipino Manuel B. Villar Jr., posted a five-percent improvement in net income to P3.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025 from P3.23 billion in the same period last year, due to higher sales and leasing income combined with lower expenses.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Southlinks Estate on track for 2026
Height Realty Inc. has announced that the land development of its flagship upscale residential project, Southlinks Estate in Las Piñas City, is proceeding as planned and is on track for completion by the second quarter of next year.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cebu weekend escapade- domestic tourism at its best
Upon the invitation of noted landscape artist and plant grower extraordinaire Jaime Chua, a small group of the Philippine Orchid Society (POS) members flew last weekend to Cebu to visit his farm and tour the city and environs.
3 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The rise of the Mindanao vote
In last week’s column, I delved into the reality that the Mindanao vote has risen and consolidated, and how the 2025 elections are a watershed moment for this section of the Philippine electorate.
2 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ambassador Carlson hosts adobo collection cookbook launch
On May 15, US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson hosted the launch of the “U.S. Poultry Adobo Collection” cookbook authored by Adobo queen Chef Nancy Reyes-Lumen. The event celebrates one of the Philippines’ most iconic dishes and showcased the exceptional quality and versatility of US poultry products.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos urges ASEAN partners to scale up climate finance
President Marcos has urged partners of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to increase climate finance to enable the region to achieve its goals in combating the effects of climate change.
2 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Before summer ends
Ways to make the most of the last carefree days
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Skyway 3 toll-free access, odd-even scheme set during EDSA overhaul
Motorists are advised to brace for heavier traffic as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) begins on June 13 preparatory works for the EDSA overhaul.
2 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA wants to retain rice tariff at 15%
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is aiming to retain the current rice tariff rate of 15 percent during the upcoming review next month, with the proposed gradual increase temporarily on hold due to concerns about timing.
2 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Knicks erase 20-pt deficit, nip Pacers
With the New York Knicks teetering on the brink of a third consecutive playoff loss and Jalen Brunson stuck on the bench with five fouls after three quarters, Karl-Anthony Towns took matters into his own hands.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Comelec stands by integrity of 2025 polls
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) maintained on Monday, May 26 that the 2025 midterm elections were the \"most successful\" in Philippine history, emphasizing the electoral process' speed, peace and order, and record-high voter turnout-amid mounting calls from outgoing Makabayan bloc lawmakers for a congressional investigation into alleged election anomalies.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Maguindanao del Sur sustains P121 M in damage to agriculture from flooding
The province of Maguindanao del Sur has sustained P121 million in damage to agriculture from the massive flooding that has destroyed over 6,000 hectares of agricultural land, the Bangsamoro Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Bangsamoro READi) said.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
North Korea detains 4 officials over failed destroyer launch
North Korea authorities have detained four officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer, an incident that leader Kim Jong Un said was caused by criminal negligence, state media said.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lower power costs seen in four years
The Department of Energy (DOE) has apprised relevant industry stakeholders that if the line-up of green energy auctions (GEAs) will yield successful outcomes on capacity additions for the country, the generation rates across grids will go down by average P0.90 to P1.32 per kilowatt hour (kWh) to reach average P3 per kilowatt hour (kWh) level by 2029, which is strategically timed immediately after the tenure of the Marcos administration.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Young titans clash in PPS Gov Cup
Nearly 200 of the country’s most promising junior tennis players are set to battle for supremacy and ranking points as the Governor's Cup National Tennis Championships kicks off Tuesday, May 27, at the DAO Sports Complex in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA wants to retain rice tariff at 15%
As such, the DA chief said he would likely push to increase the tariff rate during the harvest seasons of exporting countries.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Debt demand high, gov't borrows more
The national government has raised more than its offered amount of P25 billion through short-term debt papers, as demand from local creditors soared despite lower interest rates driven by expectations of further rate cuts in the coming months.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SEC clamps down on abusive lending practices, illegal ops
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued twin orders to shut down Online Lending Platforms (OLPs) Magic Peso as well as Peso Wallet and Credit Cash of Hupan Lending Technology Inc. and Hi-Fin Lending Inc., respectively.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOJ asks court to cancel Harry Roque's passport
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the Angeles City regional trial court (RTC) to cancel the passport of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque against whom an arrest order has been issued on charges of non-bailable qualified human trafficking.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Digital payments accelerate in April
PESONET and Instapay increased by 31.2 percent to P1.85 trillion in April
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tan: San Juanico load limit affecting Samar economy
Gov. Sharee Ann Tan admitted that the recent load limit of the San Juanico Bridge connecting Samar and Leyte provinces affects the local economy of Samar.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
98 Degrees on what makes their Pinoy fans special
Known for the songs \"I Do (Cherish You),\" 'Because of You,\" \"Invisible Man,\" \"Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche),\" \"The Hardest Thing,\" among many others, 98 Degrees is once again back on Philippine soil.
2 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Strauss' 'Blue Danube' waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday
Strauss' “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the waltz king's birth.
2 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kwentong Hingalo and other Pinoy pop tidbits
More on this week's Pinoy Pop Playlist (on Spotify) where the following local acts are sitting pretty waiting for you to lend them your ears. Spoiler alert: they’re all worthy of your time.
2 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gas price climbs
Gasoline-based motorists will need to tighten their belts once more as its price is set to increase this week.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Teenage style queen
Next-gen 'it' girl Kendra Kramer gets candid about fashion, beauty, and what's next
2 min |
May 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cabinet revamp must lead to better governance
In the wake of the 2025 midterm elections, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call for courtesy resignations from all Cabinet members should help bring about a more responsive and effective executive branch.
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