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Manila Bulletin
Municipal council bet, 2 pals shot
A candidate for municipal councilor and his two companions were shot and wounded in Barangay Bungad, San Pablo, Isabela on Friday.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No tropical cyclone expected in PH through end of April
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said no tropical cyclones are expected to develop within or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) for the remainder of April.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Listening, walking together: Pope Francis' legacy of synodality
Pope Francis will be remembered not only for his profound humility and compassion but also for a fundamental shift he inspired in the Catholic Church: the revival of synodality. In calling the Church to become a “community that listens,” he reaffirmed a vision of faith that is less about hierarchy and more about journeying together — lay people, clergy, religious, and bishops — discerning the Spirit’s voice through mutual listening and dialogue.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he doubts Russia's Vladimir Putin wants to end his war in Ukraine, expressing new skepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon. Only a day earlier, Trump had said Ukraine and Russia were \" very close to a deal.\"
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Against the odds: Why Filipinos must vote
In the Philippines, where elections are often marred by reports of vote-buying, red-tagging, political dynasties, and digital disinformation, many citizens are understandably disheartened.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
GSIS non-life up 18% for 3rd year
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has exceeded its non-life insurance premium target for the third year in a row, posting nearly 18 percent or P1.6 billion above its goal.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BPI shines bright: Celebrating a record year and steady growth into 2025
The Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) continues to set new benchmarks for success, recently presenting its stockholders with an impressive account of its strong performance throughout 2024 and a promising start to 2025.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
5 NPA rebels slain in clashes
Five New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed in a series of clashes with government forces in Barangay Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, April 27.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
₱33-M evacuation center completed
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday, April 25, reported the completion of a ₱33-million evacuation center in Carmen, Surigao del Sur.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
You must be born from above
Today’s Gospel passage narrates that Nicodemus came to Jesus at night. But why would he come to Jesus at night? Is he afraid that other people might see him and he might be identified with Jesus who, by performing signs, ignites indignation on the part of the authorities? John’s Gospel employs a literary style that uses a word with double meaning. A word with double meaning leads to misunderstanding between characters, commonly between Jesus and another character. The misunderstanding between Jesus and another character serves
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Solo parents get tricycle fare discount in Taguig
Solo parents in Taguig have been granted a 20-percent discount in tricycle fare through an ordinance enacted by the city government.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Filipinos 'bought, sold, abused' in Cambodia - BI
Filipino trafficking victims, who were forced to work in scam hubs in Cambodia, were found to have been \"sold\" or \"transferred\" to other criminal syndicates, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday, April 27.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Man posing as LTO chief nabbed
A 42-year-old man almost raked in millions of pesos from some desperate public utility vehicle (PUV) operators with impounded units for colorum violations by posing as Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israeli airstrike kills 10 people, half of them children, as mediators try to restart a ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike flattened a three-story home in Gaza City on Saturday, killing 10 people half of them children - as Arab mediators scrambled to restart a ceasefire.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Francis’ legacy of peace
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the Filipino people remember and celebrate his teachings, which highlighted the importance of peace, dialogue, and mutual understanding.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Young Guico back in JPGT title hunt
AUREL, Batangas - Young Zach Guico looks to regain his winning form as he rejoins the competition, while siblings Ryuji and Shinichi Suzuki seek redemption in their respective divisions as the ICTSI Splendido Taal Junior PGT Championship reels off Monday, April 28, here.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Francis’ ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler
The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same small store.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Spring of Youth' joins band boom in dramas
The youth band romance \"Spring of Youth\" is set to hit the small screen.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Driver's licenses, plates soon to be available for home delivery
License plates and driver's licenses will soon be delivered right at the doorsteps of drivers and motor vehicle owners as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has succeeded in pilot-testing its digital platform that will pave the way for home delivery service.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Step Juan program aims to cultivate young technopreneurs and students
BO Innovation, in partnership with the US Embassy in the Philippines and American Spaces Philippines, has launched the Step Juan program.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Massive explosion at Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment; kills 18, injures some 800
A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing 18 people and injuring around 800 others.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Charter rewrite for BCDA vetoed
President Marcos has vetoed a bill seeking to amend the charter of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), citing concerns that it may conflict with existing laws and adversely impact the government's fiscal position.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Police nab protesting Aetas
Police apprehended several Aetas on April 18 near the Mount Pinatubo crater in Capas, Tarlac for alleged violations of local ordinances and national laws, including obstruction of public passage and unauthorized entry into an environmentally protected area.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Solo parents get boost from DSWD, DMW
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reinforced its support for solo parent-headed families through the launch of the Program SOLo, or the Strengthening Opportunities for Lone Parents, an official said on Saturday, April 26.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lav Diaz to show off acting chops in upcoming thriller
Actress Lovi Poe has revealed that she earnestly prayed for the esteemed Filipino director Lav Diaz, a prominent figure in the film industry known for his unique storytelling style, to lend his talent to the upcoming thriller \"The Sacrifice.\" The film is produced by C'est Lovi Productions, the company she founded.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The beauty of flaws
A dive into Filipino visual artist Eugene Cubillo's 10th solo exhibit, 'Imperfections'
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ayala Land Estates: Building the South the way the future should be
Southern Luzon has fast become the country’s new convergence zone, with Laguna and Cavite surging ahead as economic powerhouses, this region is emerging as a thriving hub for industries, infrastructure, and modern living.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
2030 target for Atimonan coal
Manila Electric Co.’s generation arm, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), is targeting to commence electricity supply from its 1,200-megawatt Atimonan coal plant by 2029 or 2030, subject to government approval.
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April 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lacuna, Quimbos face vote-buying, abuse of state resources allegations
Two high-profile politicians—Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan and Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo—have been asked by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to explain allegations of vote buying and abuse of state resources for the upcoming May midterm elections.
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April 27, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DFA says Japan PM's visit symbol of strong ties; Marcos, Ishiba to discuss maritime security
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru are scheduled to discuss regional maritime security during the Japanese leader's visit to the country next week, underscoring the strength of the two countries' ties as strategic partners, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said.
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