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Manila Bulletin
Meralco to lower power bills in May after ₱14-billion refund order
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers will receive a reprieve on their electricity bills starting next month after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered the utility to accelerate the multibillion-peso refund to insulate households from global energy volatility.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A burning reminder this Earth Week
The very sad state of our environmental problems unfolded in Metro Manila and nearby provinces just as Earth Week began on April 18 and culminated in the global celebration of Earth Day on April 22.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Romualdez a flight risk, Ombudsman says
Former House speaker Martin G. Romualdez “is a flight risk, has means to travel and leave fast, and has access to a diplomatic passport.”
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Peso hardest-hit Asian currency by oil shock
While Asian currencies have been on a modest decline since Middle East tensions flared up, Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd. said the Philippine peso was the biggest loser among regional currencies, given the domestic economy's high exposure to imported oil.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PAGASA: El Niño may develop as early as June
The odds of El Niño developing are getting higher.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Meralco to lower power bills in May after 14-billion refund order
the official rates charged to customers against the Actual Weighted Average Tariff, which is calculated based on Meralco's audited revenues and energy sales.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ICC says it has jurisdiction over Duterte's cases
'Invictus': Ex-president feels 'undefeated'
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Nearly P6.8-B transactions from VP Sara, hubby-linked accounts flagged – AMLC
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) told congressmen on Wednesday, April 22 that it had flagged over nearly P6.8 billion worth of transactions from bank accounts linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio from 2006 to 2025.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Banks post record asset expansion
Philippine banks expanded their collective balance sheets to a record high in the first two months of the year, driven by a surge in lending and shifts into government securities (GS) as lenders maintained a cautious but growth-oriented posture.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
When progress comes home
There are moments when public policy ceases to be an abstraction and becomes deeply, unmistakably personal.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PCCI backs lifting coal moratorium
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business group, backs the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposal to lift the moratorium on new coal-fired power plants, describing the move as a pragmatic necessity to safeguard energy security and industrial competitiveness.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Iran attacks ship in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume talks
Iran fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Armed with faith, delivery rider breaks national cycling record
Zedrick Honorica arrived at the Asian Cycling Confederation Track and Para Track Cycling championships with little to no expectations.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A boodle fight, to-go
The classic kamayan feast gets a practical upgrade for urban diners and spontaneous get-togethers
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Unless the father... draw him
Hosea is the prophet who emphasized more than any other prophet God's love for his people Israel.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Goodbye Girls
WTFU! (WHAT THE FU!)
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gree targets bigger PH market share
Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai (Gree) aims to carve out a larger share of the air conditioning market in the Philippines, backed by improved stock management and innovative new products.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Insured deposits climb to P5.2T
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (PDIC) move to double the maximum insurance coverage to P1 million partly drove total insured deposits up by more than two-fifths to 5.2 trillion in 2025.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Songkran Water Festival: Water fights, safety tips, and what travelers should know
I thought I was going to lose my sight on the first day of Songkran.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Two foreigners fall in P278.8-M 'large-scale' shabu bust in QC
Government anti-narcotics agents seized around P278.8 million worth of shabu after arresting two Chinese nationals on Tuesday, April 21, during a buy-bust operation in Quezon City.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos, First Lady grace centennial coronation of Our Lady of Manaoag
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joined the Catholic faithful in Pangasinan to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the canonical coronation of the Our Lady of Manaoag on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Megaworld to deliver ₱21-B properties
Top township developer Megaworld Corp., led by tycoon Andrew Tan, is set to turn over about P21 billion worth of big-ticket properties this year as it accelerates project development across the Philippines.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How to cool off
The trip took 45 minutes from Diliman, Quezon City, to Manila Hotel, from the usual 60 minutes.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH formalizes UK poultry trade
The government has formally institutionalized a trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) that allows for the continued importation of poultry products from regions certified free of bird flu, a move aimed at stabilizing domestic food supplies while managing biosecurity risks.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gordon Ramsay's 'Idiot Sandwich' pop-up is coming to BGC
From meme to pop-up, the viral concept makes its first standalone debut at Uptown Mall
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PAGASA: El Niño may develop as early as June 1◄
An El Niño watch was issued on March 25, when PAGASA said El Niño conditions could develop within six months, or as early as July, after the probability reached at least 55 percent.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Defense is key for determined Phoenix
For the first seven games of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup, Rain or Shine is looking nothing but unstoppable — from its franchise-best win streak to breaking and setting scoring and three-point shooting records.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A gentle city for literature lovers
Known as \"The City of Gentle People,\" the City of Dumaguete is recognized for its tourist attractions, lively music scene, and as the home of Silliman University.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Faith, fashion, heritage shine in Flores de Mayo's grand return at Manila Hotel
A vibrant blend of faith, fashion, and heritage is set to take center stage as Manila revives the traditional Flores de Mayo with a grand celebration on May 3 in partnership with The Manila Hotel.
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April 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
UST survives gritty National U
University of Santo Tomas stretched its hot streak to four games as it exacted its revenge on reigning champion National University, 30-28, 25-18, 22-25, 25-23, to forge a playoff for a Final Four edge in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate men's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday, April 22.
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