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Manila Bulletin
Upper-middle-income status attainable in 2025
We're ready for any outcome on tariff talks with US – Palace
4 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Isko vows to make Manila great again
Manila Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso delivered a 10-year development blueprint that aims to Make Manila Great Again in a nearly two-hour State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday, July 1.
4 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pag-IBIG Fund earns 13th straight unmodified opinion from COA
Pag-IBIG Fund has earned its 13th consecutive unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), reaffirming its commitment to excellence in financial management, sound governance practices, and consistent compliance with accounting and auditing standards, officials announced on Tuesday, July 1.
2 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP steps in: How a young professional recovered her money in just four days
When 27-year-old HR generalist Lorriel Casabuena from Cavite accidentally lost over P15,000 through a digital wallet transaction, she thought her money was gone for good—until the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) stepped in.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Quiño rises in JPGT Pueblo
Claren Quiño delivered a gritty performance under final-round pressure to break the looming stranglehold of the homegrown talents, clinching the girls’ 7-10 division title in the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Junior PGT Championship despite a closing 84 on Wednesday, July 2.
2 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Benteng Bigas' now in Bacoor
Malacañang said more Filipinos are set to benefit from cheaper rice as President Marcos led the public rollout of the \"Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!\" initiative at the Zapote Public Market in Bacoor, Cavite, marking a major expansion of the government's P20-rice program to public markets around the country.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH achieves 2024 nat'l income goal
As widely expected, the Philippines remained classified as a lower-middle-income country (LMIC) after narrowly missing the lowered threshold to achieve upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status, based on the World Bank's latest country income classification.
3 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
What are the three pillars of central banking—and why they matter to you
Behind stable prices, strong and stable banks, and fast and safe payments is a central bank doing its job well.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
The power of sleep
In our regular day, the first thing we often sacrifice is sleep. We give up minutes or hours of sleep for productivity, social obligations, or endless scrolling on our phones. Many of us think we have weekends to catch up on sleep, and there are even those who boast that they do not really need much sleep to function.
3 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
H1 ecozone investment pledges soar 59%
Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) during the first half of 2025 rose 59 percent, as the government continues to position the country as an attractive investment hub.
2 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
DigiPlus sets Sept. foray into bigger Brazil market
Tanco-led online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is on track to launch its operations in Brazil this September-unlocking a gaming market twice the size of the Philippines.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chinkee Tan shares common mistakes people make when managing finances
Managing money can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to fit everything into your budget. You have bills and daily expenses that require your attention. Without a solid understanding of your finances, handling these responsibilities can become quite tricky. Sometimes, we don’t even recognize our bad habits when it comes to managing money.
3 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Oscar winners among spectators
The stars were present at the fabled Centre Court to watch the match between Alex Eala and defending champion Barbora Krejcikova in the first round of the Wimbledon Tuesday night, July 1.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
BTS to return in spring 2026 with new album & world tour
Their reunion? It’s smooth like butter. The K-pop septet BTS will return in spring 2026 with a new album and world tour.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pride celebration
The Gay Pride Celebration would have been one of the highlights of my recent vacation in San Francisco, California, USA.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Stable. Strong. Strategic....
The BSP achieves this through bank supervision, risk-based regulation, and financial sector reforms. Banks are required to hold enough capital, manage credit exposure, and follow prudential governance standards.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Remulla: No hospital arrest, VIP treatment for Teves
Neither hospital arrest nor preferential treatment will be accorded former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr., the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) assured the public on Wednesday, July 2.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa, Latin America demand climate justice
Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa and Latin America demanded climate justice for the parts of the world most affected by rising temperatures and rejected what they said were the \"false solutions\" promoted by wealthy countries.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Young jins vie for PH team spots
The search for a new batch of stars continues as the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) stages the SMART/MVPSF National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships on Saturday, July 5, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Toyota Motor Philippines' CSR arm at 35: Nurturing knowledge, nature, and nationhood
Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation's lasting partnership with the University of the Philippines has cultivated spaces where learning thrives, ecosystems are protected, and cultural exchange deepens, shaping a future where knowledge uplifts both society and environment
5 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gilas set for tuneup against Black Bears
Gilas Pilipinas is set for a tuneup game against the Macau Black Bears on July 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum - a fitting sendoff and a gift to the fans who can actually watch the game live before the team departs for the FIBA Asia Cup.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Living with floods
What happened in Navotas, or what happened to Navotas, last Sunday into Monday, comes with a lesson as an experience to learn from.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
PCG probes landing craft tank sinking
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday, July 2, that it is investigating the sinking of a landing craft tank (LCT) between the vicinity waters of Romblon and Sibuyan Island, threatening the risk of environmental damage in the province.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kakaw at keso, a celebration of Davao's best flavors
A rich pairing of Davao's finest chocolates and cheeses takes center stage at Leon's Lounge
3 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed
\"Doubting Thomas\" is often the moniker for Thomas Didymus (Twin). He represents the disciples who seek to understand beyond intellectual reasoning. St. Anselm of Canterbury struggled with the question of \"faith seeking understanding\" where one begins with faith in God and, on the basis of that faith, moves on to further understanding of Christian truth.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Eala puts the world on notice
Defending champ all praises for rising Pinay star
2 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hontiveros files complaint at NBI over 'Rene' video
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, July 2, filed a complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against those allegedly behind the video of Michael Maurillo who claimed that she coerced witnesses to testify against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy.
2 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mom, son nabbed for selling smuggled cooking oil in Isabela
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested a 47-year-old Indian woman and her 22-year-old son for allegedly selling smuggled cooking oil during a buy-bust operation in Santiago City, Isabela.
1 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Stable. Strong. Strategic. BSP's role in building a more inclusive, resilient Philippine economy
Amid global headwinds and domestic pressures, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to reaffirm its role as one of the country's most trusted institutions.
2 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Living the dream at home, with some help from Martha
From the kitchen to the dining area, Chef Rhea Rizzo gladly allows the Martha Stewart collection to 'invade' Mrs. Saldo's
5 min |