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Manila Bulletin
S&P held off credit upgrade amid scandal
Debt watcher
2 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A country at rock-bottom?
“Is our country sinking — figuratively and literally?” A friend who is based in the United States texted me this message in the wake of news that a series of earthquakes has shaken various parts of the country, particularly Cebu, parts of Mindanao, and Zambales.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
MPower forges RAP partnership
MPower, the local retail electricity supplier (RES) of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), announced it has aggregated several facilities of Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Inc. into the retail aggregation program (RAP).
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
P5 B released for crisis assistance
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of an additional P5 billion to fund the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, aiming to cater to over 410,000 beneficiaries for the fourth quarter of 2025.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pangandaman: DBM not involved in ‘insertions’
Pangandaman said the DBM “does not have the authority to introduce insertions into the national budget.”
3 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump urges leaders to put 'old feuds' aside, calls for new era of harmony in the Middle East
President Donald Trump called for a new era of harmony in the Middle East on Monday during a global summit on Gaza's future, trying to advance broader peace in the region after visiting Israel to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Beneficial ownership: A transformative transparency initiative
Requiring the Declaration of Beneficial ownership is a crucial step and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of government procurement. By disclosing BO information, funds intended for essential services are protected from inefficiency, fraud, and corruption.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Filinvest consolidates nine hospitality units into FHC
Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) is consolidating its hotels and resorts businesses by folding all of them into Filinvest Hospitality Corp. (FHC).
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Davao Oriental placed under state of calamity
The province of Davao Oriental has been placed under a state of calamity as it continued to reel from the effects of the recent twin earthquakes and the continuing aftershocks being felt in the region.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Watson Philippines champions a creative way of healing and wellness with #HeARTworks
In a fast-paced world where busy schedules and constant pressures prevail, self-care frequently takes a back seat.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH wins 6 World Travel awards; Philippine Pavilion bags silver in Expo 2025 Osaka
The Philippines reinforced its standing as a global tourism powerhouse after capturing six major honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Yulo plunges back to action
Carlos Yulo banners a strong Philippine contingent that also includes his younger sister Elaiza as he aims for more gold medals at the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia slated next week.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Asiabest trading suspension OKd
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has approved the voluntary trading suspension sought by Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG) in response to shareholder calls for transparency and to avoid speculation while awaiting the final appraisals of assets to be infused into the company.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
What's it like to be onstage during a strong earthquake
Last Oct. 10, at exactly 7:12 p.m., I was onstage hosting the 25th anniversary of Borromeo Insurance Agency at Casa Mayor in Davao City when the entire stage began to tremble.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mandaluyong City residents receive Emergency Go Bags
Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos ordered the immediate distribution of Emergency Go Bags to residents as part of the city's preparation and readiness for disasters and calamities, particularly the \"The Big One.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Consensus for December rate cut grows
Despite inflation climbing to a six-month high in September, Singapore-based Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. (OCBC) still expects consumer prices in the Philippines to rise by less than two percent on average for the entire year.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Maricel Soriano tells people to love their parents
Diamond Star Maricel Soriano urged the youth to cherish the unwavering and boundless love that their parents have for them.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Plant-based functional food for cancer prevention
Eating your way out of breast cancer
2 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A budget for redemption, a promise for trust
The passage of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 in the House of Representatives is Congress’ wager for redemption more than an annual undertaking.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Reyes overcomes turbulent journey
TNT coach hurdles tough past, wins 7th Coach of the Year plum
2 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Enough is enough': Mayor Vico cracks down on corrupt barangay officials
\"Enough is enough.\" This was what Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said during his State of the City Address (SOCA) on Monday, Oct. 13, as he announced that administrative cases have been initiated and criminal cases are being prepared against a number of allegedly corrupt barangay officials in the city.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Corruption exposé eyed as motive behind ex-NIA employee's slay
Police investigators are looking into recent revelations made by a former employee of the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) of massive corruption at the agency as the motive behind his killing in broad daylight in Cagayan de Oro City on Oct. 10.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tigers gun for third straight win
University of Santo Tomas guns for its third straight win, while De La Salle University tries to recover when they battle separate foes in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Wednesday, Oct. 15.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pros brace for Del Monte action
Familiarity with the tight, treelined fairways of Del Monte Golf Club may offer some edge, but Clyde Mondilla and Reymon Jaraula know it will take far more than local knowledge to dominate the ICTSI Del Monte Championship once again.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sandoval leads school disinfection vs flu surge, inspection of facilities for 'The Big One'
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval led the disinfection of public schools in the city on Monday, Oct. 13, to ensure the safety of students and teachers amid rising flu-like illnesses and ordered structural integrity tests on all buildings in preparation for \"The Big One.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Navigating your chosen path
A daughter's journey as she follows in her mother's footsteps in medicine
4 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Pavilion wins silver for exhibit design at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka won the Silver Award for Exhibition Design, in recognition of its outstanding creativity, craftsmanship, and visitor experience.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ICI, DOJ ready cases over flood control project mess
At least 15 to 20 cases related to the anomalous flood control projects are set to be referred to the Ombudsman in the next two to three weeks, Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) officials said.
4 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't asked to prioritize calamity victims over ghost projects
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go urged the national government to channel its resources toward helping victims of recent natural disasters instead of wasting public funds on alleged ghost projects and flood control programs being milked by a few.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Magnitude 5.8 aftershock rattles northern Cebu
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said the magnitude 5.8 quake struck northern Cebu in the wee hours of Monday, Oct. 13, causing power outages and minor landslides and triggering panic among worried and weary residents.
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