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PH, India boost naval ties with second exercise in West PH Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Indian Armed Forces reinforced their maritime partnership during the second iteration of the Philippines-India Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the military disclosed on Thursday, Nov. 27.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos urges Filipinos to value PH's water resources
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to value the resources the country is blessed with such as water and use them responsibly.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
First Gen stock jumps 5.7% on delisting talk
Lopez-led First Gen Corporation (FGen) has sparked investor sentiment after it disclosed plans to potentially go private.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rookie cop hurt in accidental firing in Cebu
A neophyte policeman was injured in an accidental firing incident in Sibonga, southern Cebu province on Wednesday night, Nov. 26.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US retailers about to see if Black Friday benefits from holiday halo effect
Black Friday bargains no longer tempt people to leave Thanksgiving tables for midnight mall runs. Brawls in store aisles over toys and TVs with limited-time discounts are spectacles of holidays past. Online shopping and retailers launching discounts weeks before the turkey feast subdued that kind of fervor.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
22 OFWs affected by HK fire; one reported missing – DMW
At least 22 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong are being monitored by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) after a massive fire displaced them and turned their personal belongings to ashes, a ranking government official disclosed on Friday, Nov. 28.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't is ready for Nov. 30 rally – Palace
Malacañang said the government is ready for the upcoming anti-corruption rally on Nov. 30, the third big protest in Metro Manila since September.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A time for deep introspection
In 32 days, we welcome a new year. Again, we pause to reflect on the challenges we now face.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SEC nods MREIT capital increase
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the increase in the authorized capital stock of MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust of township developer Megaworld Corp., paving the way for the expansion of its property portfolio through another asset-for-share swap.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Be vigilant at all times
The Gospel reading informs us of the whereabouts of Jesus in Jerusalem during the night and during the day.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A symphony of holiday traditions: A multi-sensory tree lighting experience at Shangri-La Plaza
The holiday season is one of the most anticipated festivities in the Philippines. From setting up the bright lights as early as September to completing the nine days of Simbang Gabi (dawn masses), the Filipino holiday traditions make the season even more magical. Rooted in the sense of family, community, and a strong value of faith, the season becomes exciting and eagerly awaited for its traditional gift-giving, singing of carols, Noche Buena, and other festivities that highlight kinship and togetherness.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Beyond scandal: Making lifestyle checks the new standard of integrity
The recent call by major business and civic groups to require mandatory lifestyle checks for all public officials is a timely reminder that the fight against corruption cannot rely on outrage alone.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Local peso bond market hits ₱2.9 T in Q3
Peso-denominated bond issuances in the country accelerated in the third quarter of the year, hitting P2.9 trillion as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continued to cut key borrowing costs.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos goes after Zaldy Co’s air assets; Alcantara returns ₱110 M
As this developed, Marcos confirmed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has received ₱110 million from dismissed Department of Public Works and Highways-Bulacan First Engineering District engineer Henry Alcantara, one of the individuals implicated in the flood control scandal.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Healthy Philippines is possible
The year is 2075. Thanks to a triumphant revolution 40 years earlier, a new government unveiled a radical health program.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A review of 'Zootopia 2'
Back in 2016, Disney released Zootopia, going back to its roots of lovable animated animals. It's been a whopping nine years (How time flies!) since we were introduced to Disney’s number one mammalian odd couple, who first made their acquaintance in the film. Now officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back on the case, one that could shake the city to its very foundations.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Giving thanks for the everyday acts that sustain our future
It is not every day that we pause to think about sustainability. And when we do, it is not often that we notice, much less appreciate, the little things that quietly contribute to a better future. Whether the act is big or small, there is value in giving thanks not only for what these efforts are today, but for how they can shape tomorrow.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Davao City Interim Bus Service starts Dec. 5
The Davao City government will deploy 10 buses for the Davao City Interim Bus Service next month, marking a significant step towards modernizing the city’s public transportation.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Up to 2 more tropical cyclones could hit PH before 2025 ends
One to two more tropical cyclones may still enter or develop within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in December, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said, citing climatological records.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hong Kong's apartment tower fire: Worst fire in memory
Hong Kong firefighters were making a final push to try and find any survivors from the city's worst fire in memory, going apartment-to-apartment in the high-rise complex in an exhaustive search.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Creative spaces modeling a greener future
Indeed, “art is medicine for the soul.” In today’s hyperpolarized and anxious world, art gives us a place to sit with uncertainty — to breathe, reflect, and confront the vastness of human experience. And just as art heals, art spaces, too, can model the kind of sustainable future we long for.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
₱85.4-B fund to accelerate construction of 24K classrooms
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, November 28, said the record P85.4-billion allocation for 2026 basic education facilities will fast-track the construction of 24,000 new classrooms nationwide, aligning with President Marcos' vision for modernized learning spaces and DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara's push for long-term infrastructure reforms.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PHINMA funds low-cost units
PHINMA Community Housing (CoHo), the low-income housing segment of PHINMA Corp., expects to commercially launch its first project units in the first half of next year.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
What makes Northern Mindanao a memorable destination?
If you’ve ever wondered how the food on your table finds its way there, consider stopping by Alomah Place and Nature Farm in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Show of solidarity
UAAP schools urged to wear white in cheerdance tiff
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope prods Turkey to be force for peace
Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for peace amid efforts to end wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Jahns, Singson dominate at TCC
Keanu Jahns validated his fast-rising status as the next big force in Philippine golf, overpowering seasoned campaigner Guido van der Valk with a commanding 3&2 victory to capture the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational title at TCC here on Friday, Nov. 28.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Comelec junks poll protest vs Baricuatro
Another case questioning the victory of Cebu Gov.Pamela Baricuatro in the May elections has been junked.
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November 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
MEG’s Westside City lands world’s largest Mövenpick
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of developer Megaworld Corp., has signed an agreement with global hospitality group Accor to convert its 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel into the Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside, making it the world's largest Mövenpick hotel.
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November 28, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd lauds private sector support for education budget
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Nov.27, welcomed the joint endorsement of major business and education groups for the proposed ? 1. 38-trillion allocation for the education sector in the 2026 national budget, which the agency described as a vote of confidence in its reform direction.
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