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Manila Bulletin
The unsung heroes of our nation
A student's reflection on the way history is taught on classrooms
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Biz group warns of economic fallout
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) warned that escalating military conflict in the Middle East following United States (US)-Israeli strikes on Iran poses a \"significant threat\" to the domestic economy, urging the government to secure alternative energy sources and protect millions of overseas workers.
3 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The diplomacy of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro
Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro knows the Department of Foreign Affairs the way only a career official can.
4 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko braces for global oil crisis; fuel cut, travel ban ordered
Manila City Mayor Francisco \"Isko Moreno\" Domagoso has ordered an immediate 50-percent reduction in fuel consumption across all city government operations, citing looming global oil supply disruptions caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East.
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Davao City councilor seeks protection for Pinoys in Mideast
A Davao City councilor expressed concern on Monday, March 2, over the ongoing tension in the Middle East, citing the potential impact on civilians, particularly overseas Filipino workers from Davao.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Factory output surges to 7-year high in Feb.
Manufacturing activity in the Philippines expanded at a faster pace in February, with factory output rising at the strongest rate since November 2018, according to the latest purchasing managers' index (PMI) report by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH climbs two notches in global logistics index
The Philippines climbed two places to 21st out of 50 of the world's most promising logistics markets in this year's Agility Emerging Markets Index (AEMI), but the country still lagged behind its neighbors in Southeast Asia.
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Strengthened Sr HS curriculum to be implemented next school year
Tracks to be reduced to two, core subjects down to five in Gr 11
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
US, Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadership
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) The US and Israel pounded targets across Iran on Sunday, dropping massive bombs on the country's ballistic missile sites and wiping out warships as part of an intensifying military campaign following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
6 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Revoke Manila Bay reclamation ECCs, DENR chief urged
A progressive fishers' group on Monday, March 2, challenged newly appointed Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) acting Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna to immediately revoke the environmental compliance certificates (ECCs) of at least 13 reclamation projects in Manila Bay, citing what it described as \"irreversible\" environmental damage.
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Filipina caregiver saves employer before her death
Filipina caregiver Mary Ann Velasquez de Vera managed to bring her employer to safety before she was killed when Iran's missile attack on Israel shattered their in Tel Aviv.
3 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
'Sinners' takes top prize at 2026 Actor Awards
After a near awards-season sweep by \"One Battle After Another,\" \"Sinners\" won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild's 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, shaking up the Oscar race and setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards.
3 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Bacolod opens hotline for OFWs in Mideast
Mayor Greg Gasataya announced on Sunday, March 1, that the city government has activated a hotline and established a help desk to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and residents with family members and friends affected by the ongoing Middle East tension.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
What happened to the Philippine education system?
Graduates of my Grade 6 class in the 1960s from a rural school in Mindanao were, in all probability, fundamentally functionally literate.
4 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PVAO, foreign embassies mark 81st anniversary of Battle of Manila at Memorare Memorial
The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), foreign embassies, and historical institutions gathered on Feb. 21, 2026 at the Memorare Manila 1945 Memorial in Intramuros to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Manila and honor more than 100,000 civilians killed during the month-long urban conflict in 1945.
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Creamline seeks to extend run
Creamline tries to catch up with second-running PLDT and extend its winning run to four games when it tangles with Galeries Tower on Tuesday, March 3, in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil Centre in San Juan City.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The snail mail revival
Local snail mail artist shares her intentional journey toward building her community
3 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Kennon rock shed, repair completion eyed this year
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Sunday said the completion of the Kennon Road rock shed and tunnel, and repair of the portion damaged by tropical cyclones will be completed this year.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
War widens to include Iranian-backed militias as Israeli and American planes pound Iran
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states and Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran as the war expanded Monday with statements of defiance and warnings of more U.S. casualties.
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
QC General Hospital named among PH's best by Newsweek
The Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH) has ranked 24th among 33 hospitals in the Philippines included in the World's Best Hospitals 2026 list released by New York-based magazine Newsweek in partnership with Germany-based research and data firm Statista.
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DOJ subpoenas owners, executives of Villar Land Holdings for SEC case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas to owners and executives of the Villar Land Holdings Corp. on the complaint for alleged market manipulation and insider trading filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PCC raises threshold for merger reviews
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has once again adjusted upward the thresholds for mandatory notification of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, ensuring that transactions reflect prevailing market conditions.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SC designates 17 MTCs as special night courts
Seventeen more Metropolitan Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) in 12 regions outside of the National Capital Region (NCR) have been designated as special night courts to handle urgent cases like petitions for bail arising from nighttime arrests and cases against tourists.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Lakers dump Kings
Luka Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, March 1.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Impeachment case vs VP Duterte not a social media contest - Luistro
Aware of the battle for the hearts and minds of netizens regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings, Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville \"Jinky Bitrics\" Luistro stressed on Monday, March 2 that social media wasn't the proper venue to resolve the case.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DOE targets September for 3.3GW wind award
The Department of Energy (DOE) officially commenced the fifth round of its Green Energy Auction (GEA-5), marking a shift in the country’s renewable strategy by offering 3.3 gigawatts of fixed-bottom offshore wind capacity.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ways forward we must consider amid the conflict we are seeing
As of this writing, US and Israeli military actions against Iran have commenced with unprecedented intensity, with
2 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
23 families affected, 10 houses destroyed in Sta. Ana, Manila fire
A total of 23 families were affected after a fire tore through a row of closely built homes along Obrero Street in Barangay 898, Punta, Sta.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Miner killed in coal mining pit landslide
A miner was killed in a landslide in a coal mining pit of Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), the country's largest coal producer, in Caluya town, Antique province.
1 min |
March 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
U-23 stars banner 5150 Guimaras
The country's rising triathlon stars take center stage as Filipino elite standouts Erika Burgos, Joshua Ramos, Kim Remolino and Matthew Hermosa headline the inaugural 5150 Triathlon Guimaras set Sunday, March 8, on Guimaras Island in Western Visayas.
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