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Manila Bulletin
Barangay power in nation-building: Beyond health centers and sports programs
Barangays are the frontline of Philippine governance. They are the first point of contact for citizens seeking help, assistance, or redress. Their importance to the community was highlighted during the pandemic when the barangay health workers and the barangay system played a key role in keeping order to prevent the spread of the virus.
2 min |
June 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Understanding bioremediation: Healing Marinduque's mined lands
In March 1996, the quiet towns of Marinduque became the epicenter of news headlines when a mine tailings spill from the Marcopper Mining Corporation unleashed devastation across the province. Over two million metric tons of toxic mine waste flowed into the Boac and Makulapnit Rivers, poisoning farmlands, displacing communities, and leaving behind a toxic trail that lingered in the soil and the collective memory of the people.
4 min |
June 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Offshore wind investors fleeing PH
Offshore wind investors from Spain, the United Kingdom (UK), as well as other European countries are already storming out of the door when it comes to their targeted investments in the Philippines' offshore wind sector, a highly placed source has affirmed.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Roque: DTI aims for US tariffs below 10%
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque is open to the proposed extension of trade talks with the United States (US), as the government races to lower the reciprocal tariffs the Philippines is set to face on July 9.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
SONA preps at full throttle; fake news a big concern
Key offices and agencies have stepped up their preparations for President Marcos' anticipated fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28.
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos renews frustration over K-12
President Marcos said the government will keep pushing for improvements in the K-12 system as long as the law remains in place, even as he echoed growing frustrations about its effectiveness and cost.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
De Brito set for Capitall debut
Jorge de Brito assured that he will be on the sidelines to guide his new club Capitalı when it tackles Creamline in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) on Tour opener this Sunday, June 22, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
CA orders DAR, LBP: Pay 28.4-B in just compensation to Hacienda Luisita owners
The Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered the govern-ment to pay P28.4 billion as just compensation to Hacienda Luisita, Inc. (HLI) owners whose 4,500.7 hectares of sugarcane plantation in Tarlac were distributed to farmers under the comprehensive agrarian reform program (CARP).
3 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Peso weakens the most among Asian currencies
The Philippine peso has depreciated the most among regional currencies against the safe haven United States (US) dollar so far since Israel attacked Iran and heightened global oil price risks.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM: No mandatory repatriation yet for Filipinos in Israel, Iran
There is no need for mandatory repatriation yet for Filipinos amid the conflict between Israel and Iran, President Marcos said.
6 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Current account deficit flagged
The Philippines is facing a growing dollar earnings or current account, placing it in the middle of the pack in the latest macro risk assessment of 27 key emerging markets (EMs) by DBS Bank Ltd.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Danish military using robotic sailboats for surveillance in Baltic and North Seas
From a distance they look almost like ordinary sailboats, their sails emblazoned with the red-and-white flag of Denmark.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
San Juan sets up 'basaan' zone, imposes liquor ban for Wattah! Wattah! Festival
The San Juan City local government on Wednesday, June 18, announced the designation of a basaan zone where the traditional basaan or dousing of water, in celebration of Wattah! Wattah! Festival can only be done on June 24.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
A history of packed meals
How school snacks have changed, but care stays constant
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Children should be safe while in school - Marcos
\"Parents should feel confident that their children are safe while in school,\" the President stated.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Araneta faces Thai for IBF light fly strap
Knockout artist Christian Araneta aims to be the fourth active Filipino world champion when he takes on Thai fighter Thanongsak Simsri for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight title on Thursday, June 19 at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Japan.
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Comelec cancels Duterte Youth registration
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division, voting 2-1, granted the petition seeking to cancel the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list, which ranked second in the May elections.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
At Yamazato's Sushi Counter, Chef Sato serves sushi with heart
International Sushi Day inspires a closer look at the quiet mastery of Hotel Okura Manila's itamae
3 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
DPWH tasked to rebuild QC school hit by fire
President Marcos has tasked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to reconstruct the school building hit by fire in Quezon City last Sunday.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Police, PCG ordered to burn seized drugs
President Marcos said he has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to intercept smuggling routes and immediately destroy seized narcotics to prevent re-entry into the streets.
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
PCG leads reef rehab
The Philippine Coast Guard said Wednesday, June 18, that it spearheaded a coral reef rehabilitation in Pag-asa (Thitu) Island and the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) as part of the government’s ongoing initiative to protect and conserve the marine environment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
DBM sets 2026 budget priorities
The Marcos administration, through the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), has already set its national budget priorities for 2026 based on the government's medium-term development plan.
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
G7 leaders fail to reach ambitious joint agreements on key issues after Trump's exit
Six of the Group of Seven leaders discussed Russia's war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict but failed to reach major agreements on those and many other top issues — closing a summit that was forced to try and show how the wealthy nations' club might still shape global policy despite the early departure of U.S. President Donald Trump.
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
European digital bank eyeing PH
While several digital banks are interested in securing banking licenses from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), only one foreign digital bank from Europe has formally submitted an application, offering to plug the credit scoring and other gaps in existing entities.
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
PAF to buy more multi-role fighters
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it is still pursuing the acquisition of multi-role fighter (MRF) aircraft, despite having already procured new FA-50 fighter jets earlier this month.
2 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
My dressing room moment with SB19
Even if I did not watch the recent two-night sold-out concert of the phenomenal boy group, SB19 at the Philippine Arena (bilang haggard manood sa venue na yan!), I want to congratulate them. (wow! feeling close ha!) Their being a pioneer in the P-pop scene is indeed historic. (gusto ko maging FU-POP!)
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't to give fuel subsidies
Recognizing that the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran would eventually hit oil prices, President Marcos said fuel subsidies will be given to those who will be heavily affected.
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
This is how you are to pray
Our prayers are often centered on what we need, what we want to have or possess.
1 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Harry Potter's broomstick ride; 'Human beings are noodle beings’
Our family holiday last week featured two highlights: a visit to Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo and the Cup-Noodles Museum in Yokohama.
4 min |
June 19 2025
Manila Bulletin
Remembering Rizal on his birthday
Marking the birth of a man whose words and deeds shaped a nation
3 min |