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Manila Bulletin
Meat supply crisis feared over MAV policy shakeup
Local importers and traders are warning of a potential supply crunch for meat products next year that could significantly drive up market prices, following the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) move to amend the nearly 30-year-old minimum access volume (MAV) for imported pork.
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December 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Samsung Electronics Philippines launches Business Experience Studio and SmartThings Home
Samsung has recently showcased how their connected innovations can help propel businesses towards the future with the inauguration of its Business Experience Studio and SmartThings Home Showroom.
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December 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BI to probe mayor on nationality issue
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday, Dec. 7, that they will investigate allegations that Pagadian City Mayor Samuel S. Co is not a Filipino citizen.
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December 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The day Malacañan became a playground
For most of the year, Malacañan is a place of furrowed brows and heavy folders—an office defined by crisis meetings, policy debates, and the quiet tension of decisions that shape anation.
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December 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “substantive phone call” with American officials engaged in talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida, aimed at ending the nearly 4-year war.
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December 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH reserves hit 13-month high on gold in Nov.
Fresh highs in gold reserves propelled the Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR)—the country’s stock of foreign currencies—to a 13-month high, the strongest level since October 2024.
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December 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
China fires flares during PH patrol flight over Kalayaan Island Group — PCG
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) documented a flare-firing incident by China and intensified foreign presence in several features of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during a routine maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight on Saturday, Dec. 6, a ranking official said.
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December 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pre-need down as costs surge
The Philippine pre-need industry’s net income plunged 37 percent to P5 billion in the first nine months of the year, despite a 7.5 percent increase in total premium income to P17.5 billion
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December 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A conversation about the Clean Ocean Project — and what MFIs in the Philippines can learn
After participating as one of the panelists at Oikocredit’s 50th Anniversary celebration in Rotterdam, my wife and I flew to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands to visit our granddaughter, Maxine Suasi Alip.
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December 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Retail boom fuels Davao's rise as key shipping point
Davao City is emerging as a viable alternative to Manila for shipments of agricultural commodities on the back of an expanding retail network, according to a report of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Senate deletes 'allocables', 'ayuda' in 2026 budget
Senators' individual amendments may be viewed in Senate portal
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pasig orders closure of 9 Discaya companies
The local government of Pasig has ordered the closure of nine companies owned by contractor couple Sarah and Curlee Discaya due to various violations, including over P1.1 billion in alleged unpaid taxes.
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Using AI to fight scarcity: SG tech giant eyes plugging PH water sector's leaky pipes
The idea that the Philippines is grappling with a water crisis is not an exaggeration. In Bulacan, for example, residents often wait past midnight for running water, only for it to arrive rusty.
4 min |
December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara to gov't: Strengthen support for OFWs
Vice President Sara Duterte has called on the government to strengthen its support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and ensure that their rights are being protected.
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PCG saves 5 individuals in Cebu sea mishap amid TD Wilma
Five individuals were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after their motorbanca nearly capsized off Hilantagaan Island in Santa Fe, Cebu while attempting to deliver essential goods at the height of Tropical Depression \"Wilma,\" a ranking official disclosed Saturday, Dec. 6.
3 min |
December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Delicadeza
In today’s Gospel reading, John the Baptist preaches about the need for heartfelt repentance (Matthew 3:1-12).
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Coast Guard ship thwarts Chinese vessel off Zambales
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disclosed Saturday, Dec. 6, that it has expanded its patrol presence off Zambales with the deployment of BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV-4408), which took over maritime operations after BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) returned to port for resupply and crew rest
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Victory for PH sports'
Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court to affirm its earlier ruling that directed Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to remit a percentage of their earning to the Philippine Sports Commission in accordance to Republic Act. 6847 or the PSC Law.
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A love letter in pages
Vicky Veloso-Barrera honors her grandmother, fashion designer Marina Reyes Antonio, in 'Love, Marina'
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Waking up from a life of 'virtue'
We read in today’s Gospel that in response to John the Baptist’s call for repentance, people from Jerusalem, Judea, and the region around the Jordan—the entire Israel—flock to him for baptism as they acknowledge their sins.
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Inside the SMDC Good Life Expo 2025
A weekend that made learning about property fun and engaging
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Police recover 27-M shabu in Davao del Norte
Police anti-narcotics agents seized more than P27-million worth of shabu following the arrest of two suspected drug peddlers in a buy-bust operation in Panabo City in Davao del Norte Friday, Dec. 5.
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Camella celebrates hope and homecoming with Home for the Holidays
Camella continues its Christmas tradition of welcoming families home through its Home for the Holidays promo.
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lady Bulldogs inch closer to UAAP crown
Reigning National University ended University of Santo Tomas’ 14-game winning streak with an 84-79 Game 1 win in their best-of-three Finals series to inch closer to the UAAP crown of the Season 88 women's basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, Dec. 6.
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM Store La Union brings Gen Z energy to the coast
The SM Store has arrived in La Union and it's making waves with a bold new look that perfectly captures the energy and creativity of Gen Z.
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Alice Guo now at Correctional Institution for Women
Former mayor Alice Leal Guo of Bamban, Tarlac has been transferred to the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City from the Pasig City jail after her conviction last Nov. 20 for qualified human trafficking.
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why Santa Claus still matters today
Every December, Santa Claus returns—in the malls, in school plays, in whispered hopes of children.
3 min |
December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
58 meets 70, at The Medical City
During our recent 4th MB Sustainability Forum, The Medical City was among our roster of brand sponsors, and I was especially happy that they had joined the Forum.
3 min |
December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Changing attitude
As Matinee Idol (MI) changed?
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December 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
In the design studio: Joyce Wang for Laurean Residences
Laurean Residences, the latest flagship project of Ayala Land Premier (ALP), is set to redefine the Makati skyline.
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