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Manila Bulletin
Dilao brothers brace for showdown
Frank and France Dilao gear up for a sibling rivalry as they lead a banner cast in the premier boys’ division of the Dr. Pablo Olivarez Sr. National Juniors Championships, which got under way Friday, Aug. 8, at the Olivarez Sports Center and Parañaque courts in Sucat.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Zack Tabudlo tackles confusion and distance in his latest song
OPM artist Zack Tabudlo has released his latest single entitled \"Naguguluhan\" (confused), which talks about confusion and distance between two inseparable people.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Disappearing act: A review of 'Weapons'
By PHILIP CU UNJIENG
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Iloilo town police chief, 3 men sacked for prisoner escape
Four police officers, including the police chief, in Balasan, a town in northern Iloilo province, were sacked after a prisoner escaped.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
215 Iwahig PDLS seek clemency
A total of 215 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) in Palawan have sought executive clemency, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gibo cites India's response to China over border conflict
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. commended India's firm stance against China as a model for balancing diplomacy and defense, stressing that \"soft power\" must be backed by \"hard power\" to safeguard national interests.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
British national nabbed with 22.6-M 'kush' at NAIA
An inbound British passenger was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Thursday night, Aug. 7, for allegedly transporting P22.617 million worth of marijuana or \"kush\" during an interdiction operation by the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG).
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Duterte asks ICC to disqualify prosecutor over conflict of interest
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has formally asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to disqualify Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from further involvement in the case against him, citing a “grievous conflict of interest” and accusing Khan of abusing the criminal process.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israel announces plan to retake Gaza City in another escalation of the war
Israel said early Friday that it plans to take over Gaza City in another escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko clashes with DPWH over uncoordinated projects in Manila
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso criticized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for implementing infrastructure and flood control projects in the city without coordinating with the local government.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Capoy tapped to head PRO-8
Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy assumed leadership of the Police Regional Office-8 on Friday during a ceremony at the PRO-8 headquarters in Camp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH to launch first coral larvae cryobank to fight mass reef die-off
In a race to save the country's vanishing coral reefs, the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI) is set to open the Philippines' first coral larvae cryobank, a high-tech facility that will freeze and store coral life for future reef restoration efforts.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Foreigner couple posing as doctors nabbed in Makati
Two Vietnamese nationals were arrested by the Southern Police District (SPD) for posing as doctors and illegally practicing medicine inside a beauty clinic in Barangay Poblacion, Makati City on Thursday, Aug. 7.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Jahns outguns Que for crown
In a mano-a-mano showdown between friends on and off the course, Keanu Jahns kept his punches rolling from start to finish, flooring Angelo Que with a blazing final-round charge to clinch the fiercely contested ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship with a blistering 64 on Friday here, Aug. 8.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Amit to display heart of a champion
A staple in Philippine billiards and in the same lofty footing with Efren \"Bata\" Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante but in women's play, the Cebuana ace knows no boundaries in big-ticket tournaments.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Strengthening Conservation Ties between Singapore and the Philippines
Singapore's Rainforest Wild Asia is home to a family of Philippine deer — a vulnerable species native to the Philippines. In February 2025, the exhibit celebrated a milestone with the birth of its first fawn.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos: PH moving away from 'car-centric' transport model
President Marcos said the Philippines is shifting away from a \"car-centric\" transport system, stressing that past reliance on private vehicles has worsened traffic and limited mobility for many Filipinos.
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August 09 2025
Manila Bulletin
BIR files P1.4-B tax evasion raps vs 23 firms over ghost receipts
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed tax evasion charges involving P1.4 billion in deficiency taxes against 23 corporations, 56 corporate officers, and 17 accountants over the use of “ghost receipts.”
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mitch and Fe tackle 'Sex and the Seniors'
They're not exactly two peas in a pod, yet a certain bond links them together: Their off-the-cuff, self-deprecating, irreverent sense of humour.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Economy grows by 5.5%
The Philippine economy expanded by 5.5 percent in the second quarter of 2025, one percentage point (ppt) slower than the 6.5 percent recorded in the same period last year.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Domestic factory output decelerates in June
Factory output growth slowed to a three-month low in June as the domestic production of chemicals, metals, and petroleum products dropped year-on-year.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara's defense team focuses now on response to House appeal
While the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte acknowledged the Senate’s decision to archive the impeachment case, it maintained that its “focus” is on responding to the Motion for Reconsideration filed by the House of Representatives.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH dollar reserves hit 6-month low
The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) or its stock of United States (US) dollars and other foreign currencies, dropped to $105.3 billion at end-July, from $106 billion in June, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sy siblings keep top spot in Forbes' richest Filipino list
The Sy siblings, heirs to the SM group, held onto the top spot on the 2025 Forbes list of the Philippines’ 50 Richest, but their combined fortune fell by $1.2 billion to $11.8 billion.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos eyes more BrahMos missiles
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the Philippines’ openness to acquiring more Indian-made defense systems, including additional BrahMos missiles and naval equipment, as the country ramps up its military modernization in response to rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The lack of choice: Agency, affordability, and pressures of starting a family
Filipino youth often hear the familiar questions, “kailan ka mag-aasawa” or “kailan ka magkaka-anak (‘When are you going to get married?’ or ‘when are you going to have kids’)?” Rarely do we ask the more important ones: Do you have a real choice? Are you ready — emotionally, financially, and with the support you need?
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Superal reigns in ICTSI Caliraya
Princess Superal clawed her way back to the top with the grit of a champion and the fire of someone who never stopped believing.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
San Juan LGU inaugurates new government center
The San Juan City government on Thursday, Aug. 7, officially opened its Makabagong San Juan National Government Center (NGC) which houses several city and national government offices under a centralized system of services for San Juaneños.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A love letter to my Nanay, Lolit Solis
On July 3, the world lost Lolit Solis — a sharp-tongued, fearless, legendary columnist and TV personality. To many, she was a firebrand of Philippine showbiz an industry voice who held power to account, never afraid of a scoop, a scandal, or a showdown. But to me, she was something far quieter, deeper, and more personal: She was my Nanay.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No pricks, just potions
French brand Filorga brings clinical-grade formulas to everyday skincare routines
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