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Manila Bulletin
Old charm, new city pulse
Megaworld revives the soul of Old Manila with Winford Resort Estate
2 min |
November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
UN human rights chief: US strikes on alleged drug boats are 'unacceptable'
The UN human rights chief said Friday that US military strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly carrying illegal drugs from South America are \"unacceptable\" and must stop.
1 min |
November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
My pink October
October is the Pink Ribbon month that promotes Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection, and it’s just a couple of days into November. So I’d like to do a recap of two of the Pink events which were special occasions of a personal nature.
3 min |
November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DND chief pushes deeper reg'l defense cooperation
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. pressed for deeper and more coordinated regional defense cooperation in a series of high-level meetings with his United States, Singaporean, and Timor Leste counterparts on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, Oct. 31.
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November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during shutdown
Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation's biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.
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November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bacolod cop yields; missing single mom found dead
BACOLOD CITY — A police officer assigned to the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) surrendered on Saturday, Nov. 1, leading to the discovery of the body of amissing 42-year-old single mother in Barangay Don Jorge Araneta, Bago City, Negros Occidental.
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November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
APEC leaders launch ‘AI for All’ initiative
He added that South Korea envisions “a global AI society where people around the world can equally enjoy the benefits of technological progress,” emphasizing that member economies must turn “the great transformation brought by AI into an opportunity.”
3 min |
November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Alipayo rides wave of purpose
Ana Mae Alipayo was born into a legacy, but she chose to carve her own path, one wave at a time.
1 min |
November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
House bill proposes P5,000 fine for non-toll paying motorists
Bagong Henerasyon (BH) party-list Rep. Robert Nazal is pushing for the passage of a bill that would standardize cashless collection systems across all expressways.
1 min |
November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Praying for our beloved dead
We, Catholics, believe that there is such a thing as purgatory. It is a place or a state of being in which the souls are purified before they enter heaven. We easily fall into temptations due to our human weakness and, thus, we sin.
3 min |
November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
M. Night Shyamalan, Nicholas Sparks team up for novel, film
Even M. Night Shyamalan — known for making darker movies like \"The Sixth Sense\" and \"Signs\" — goes looking for the light sometimes.
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November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
4.6-quake jolts Davao Oriental
A magnitude 4.6-earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Saturday morning, Nov. 1, according to the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-Phivolcs).
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November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM breathes new life into a southern classic: The rebirth of Susana Heights Village
Long before Muntinlupa became one of Metro Manila's most connected cities, Susana Heights Village had already made its mark as a serene community along the South Luzon Expressway.
2 min |
November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Barcelona Sagrada Familia becomes the world’s tallest church
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica became the world’s tallest church on Thursday after a part of its central tower was lifted into place.
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November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
La Salle seeks revenge vs NU
La Salle aims to strike back at National University and share the lead in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
IPOPHL pushes Greenhills off US piracy list
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has ramped up its anti-piracy and counterfeiting measures at Greenhills Shopping Center (GSC) in San Juan City in an effort to remove the popular mall from the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) upcoming report on notorious markets worldwide.
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November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The everyday heroes we overlook
Today, Sunday, let's do something for our everyday heroes who make life easier for us.
2 min |
November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A new dawn for Timor Leste and ASEAN
There are moments in our shared Asian journey that linger — echoes of hope, struggle, and reconciliation. One such moment now unfolds as Timor-Leste steps into full membership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its 11th member.
2 min |
November 2, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Local sectors at risk from open market terms
The agriculture sector could be in deep trouble if the government moves to open up the market to imports from the United States (US) as part of concessions to reduce the 19 percent tariff slapped on Philippine goods, according to the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI).
2 min |
November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, South Korea reaffirm strategic ties; PBBM invites Lee to visit PH
President Marcos and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed the enduring friendship between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, vowing to deepen cooperation across trade, defense, and regional security during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week here.
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November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PCGG ₱820M tops Marcos priva revenue
The Marcos administration’s privatization income was cut by more than half at end-September, failing to meet targets despite the ₱820 million contribution from the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG).
1 min |
November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos pushes for inclusive, sustainable growth at APEC
Says Philippines is open, ready, and eager to do business
5 min |
November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dollar hurting peso, US-allied currencies
Currencies of Asian countries allied with the United States (US), like the Philippine peso, depreciated the most against the US dollar in October, according to Singapore-based DBS Bank Ltd.
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November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The wait is over: Michelin Guide 2026 celebrates Filipino culinary excellence
The night was filled with excitement as the Michelin Guide officially unveiled its first-ever Philippine edition, the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs and Cebu 2026, on Oct. 30 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts.
3 min |
November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Another big-time oil price hike looms
Oil prices are expected to rise again by the first week of November as growing seasonal demand meets tightened global supply due to ongoing sanctions.
1 min |
November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Passenger exodus begins as gov't announces 'very high' preparedness for Undas
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) were placed on heightened alert to ensure the safe, orderly, and peaceful travel of millions of Filipinos for this year's observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day with the government declaring its \"very high\" preparedness for Undas.
5 min |
November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PEZA investment pledges rise 42%
Investment pledges approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) grew by 42 percent to over P170 billion from January to October, compared to the same period last year, driven by investor confidence in the country's ecozone program.
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November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko tells pickpockets, troublemakers: Stay away
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso issued a stern warning to pickpockets and troublemakers to stay away from cemeteries and areas of public convergence during Undas.
1 min |
November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM Prime ₱17-B bonds approved
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned fixed-rate retail bond offering of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., worth up to P17 billion under the company’s P100 billion shelf registered bonds.
1 min |
November 1, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DICT: Tech IPOs key to revive PH bourse
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has called on the country’s leading technology firms, such as mobile wallet giant GCash and ride-hailing company Grab Philippines, to consider going public to breathe new life into the local bourse.
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