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Delia is one bold dreamer
Newport Performing Arts Theater to witness the spectacle of this homegrown production.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
12 truckloads of campaign trash collected in Manila
At least 12 truckloads of campaign materials have been collected across the city in recent days following the midterm elections, according to City Engineer Moises Alcantara.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Q1 remittances up
Efforts by supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte to disrupt overseas remittance flows through a self-declared “no remittance week” in March failed to dent inflows, as cash sent home by Filipinos rose by 2.6 percent that month, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Wolves advance
Anthony Edwards approached for a handshake during Julius Randle's postgame TV interview, the duo putting a seal on another dominant series for Minnesota in these NBA playoffs.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Duterte camp wants 2 ICC judges disqualified
The camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte is seeking the disqualification of two judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I (PTC I) for having already supposedly decided on the issue of jurisdiction on the former Chief Executive's case.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dennis Trillo channels Joan Crawford
A revelation made by Dennis Trillo during a recent media event brought me back to 1981, when I first saw the Hollywood film \"Mommie Dearest.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ancient reptile footprints are rewriting the history of animals living on land
Scientists in Australia have identified the oldest known fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal, dated to around 350 million years ago.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 70 people, including 22 children
Israeli airstrikes pounded northern and southern Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 70 people, including almost two dozen children, according to hospitals and health officials, a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was “no way” he would halt Israel’s offensive in the Palestinian territory before Hamas is defeated.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palace: PBBM won't meddle in VP Sara impeach trial
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will not interfere in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Malacañang said Thursday, May 15, reiterating that the matter is now in the hands of the Senate.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Undocumented OFWs in Saudi urged to avail of 6-month amnesty
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has urged undocumented overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia, particularly domestic workers tagged as “runaways” or “huroob,” to avail themselves of a six-month amnesty that allows them to legalize their status or return home without penalties.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rubio, other top NATO diplomats meet in Turkey ahead of possible Ukraine-Russia talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his NATO counterparts meet in Turkey on Thursday to prepare a pivotal summit of alliance leaders next month that will set the course for future European security as America focuses on challenges elsewhere.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Democratizing AI: A call for digital liberation
I have long warned that AI’s rapid advancement could parallel historical patterns of colonization. If AI truly represents a black swan event—a disruptive moment in history—then we must confront what happens when 99 percent of the world’s languages are left behind. This is far more than a linguistic concern; it strikes at the heart of accessibility, representation, and digital equity. If we do not change who leads AI development, we risk inaugurating a new era of digital colonization, where only a privileged few command the tools to shape tomorrow.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The need for a Transport Safety Investigation Group
The past month has been quite horrific for transport safety with several high-profile incidents making the news.
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump appeals for Qatar's help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear program
President Donald Trump urged Qatar on Wednesday to use its influence over Iran to persuade the country's leadership to reach an agreement with the U.S. to dial back its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tenacious Bulldogs
Familiarity, strong bond keys to NU's success
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
2 dead, 5 injured in Caloocan fire
Two people, including a 16-year-old girl and a 62-year-old man, died in a fire that broke out at a residential area in Barangay 81, Caloocan City on Wednesday, April 14.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
AboitizPower's upcycling helps infrastructure development in Bataan
AboitizPower's GMEC power plant plays a key role in numerous sustainable infrastructure buildings in the province
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
12% VAT on digital services to hike telemedicine rates
Telemedicine rates would also likely rise due to the collection of the 12-percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) on digital services to be implemented by the government, according to the tax advisory firm KPMG.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Shoppers return to brands as inflation cools
As inflation continues to ease, the Gokongwei Group’s food and beverage unit, Universal Robina Corp. (URC), reported that consumers are now less likely to purchase cheaper alternatives to their preferred products.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal's work
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has lost access to his email, and his bank accounts have been frozen.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Maria Ozawa reveals exciting career move, newfound love
International star and entrepreneur Maria Ozawa is excited to explore various thrilling opportunities in the Philippines.
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Economic reforms seen to continue
Economic reforms are expected to proceed, even as the political noise amplified by the midterm election results that \"weakened\" the Marcos administration's hold on power may hamper efforts to enhance public-sector effectiveness, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palace welcomes legitimate opposition
The Marcos administration remains confident in its mandate following the midterm elections, emphasizing that while legitimate opposition is welcome, those working solely to derail government efforts will be dealt with accordingly, Malacañang said.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DMCI Holdings profit drops
DMCI Holdings Inc. of the Consunji family reported strong growth in its residential, mining, and water businesses in the first quarter of 2025, but this was offset by its coal, construction, and cement units.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo XIV is back on social media, with a message of peace
Pope Leo XIV has taken over the Vatican's official social media handles, with a first Instagram post on Tuesday repeating the first words he said to the world as pope: “Peace be with you all!”
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
In one Indian city, reflective paint and bus stop sprinklers offer relief from killer heat
For 20-year-old Mayank Yadav, riding a crowded bus in the summer months in this western Indian city can be like sitting in an oven. That makes it a treat when he steps off and into a bus stop outfitted with sprinklers that bathe overheated commuters in a cooling mist.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Celebrating the pillar of society on International Day of Families
Each year on May 15, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Families—a moment not just for global awareness but for nations to reflect on the enduring strength of familial bonds.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Laurel demands project results
Officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) are urged to fast-track the implementation of its high-profile projects, such as the P20-per-kilo rice program, to meet the expectations earlier set by Congress, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Upsets galore in House races
Upset victories and unexpected outcomes in the race for seats in the House of Representatives make Philippine elections the gripping political theater that it is.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rapper arrested for loose guns
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested rapper Rovi, popularly known as “Slick One,” a former member of the local singing group Breezy Boys, for allegedly selling loose firearms in a buy-bust operation in Malabon City.
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