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Manila Bulletin
PEZA pledges defy global headwinds in H1
Investment pledges registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) nearly doubled to more than P140 billion from January to June compared to a year ago, as the country’s ecozone system continues to attract investors despite global supply chain uncertainties.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
High cost of lagging behind for PH youth
Nearly one in four Filipino adolescents falls behind academically by the age of 18, threatening to undermine the long-term productivity of the Philippines’ future workforce, according to a landmark study.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
More private counsels join House prosecution team
The House prosecution team seeking to convict Vice President Sara Duterte has beefed up its ranks ahead of the controversial official's Senate impeachment trial, which is set to start on July 6, 2026.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Poor skills risk next gen income
The Philippines scored below the regional average in the World Bank’s latest Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+), underscoring persistent gaps in health, education, and employment outcomes despite outperforming the average for lower-middle-income countries (LMICs).
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
No rift between PH, China despite officials' row—Palace
Malacañang said the relationship between the Philippines and China remains in good condition despite the spat between the Chinese Embassy and the Department of National Defense (DND).
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
GCash aims for Q4 stock market debut
Leading e-wallet GCash will sell up to 13.8 percent of its outstanding stock on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to raise as much as P92.3 billion, in what could potentially be the country’s largest public listing ever.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Barangay fund allocations won't be abused — Marcos
Funding barangay projects will not result in another massive flood-control scandal, President Marcos said.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
World Bank OKs record $1.02-B PH loan
Approves energy, water security financing package
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
All 40 Filipinos in 2 vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz safe — Palace
No one was hurt among the 40 Filipino seafarers working in two vessels that were attacked while traversing the Strait of Hormuz, with both ships remaining seaworthy, and being able to continue with their respective voyages, Malacañang said on Monday, June 29.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Where heritage meets ‘I do’
From contemporary Filipiniana to thoughtfully curated wedding details, Kultura Atelier launches with a celebration of Filipino craftsmanship and modern romance
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ancajas succumbs to Trinidad
Jerwin Ancajas succumbed to the speed and length of younger opponent Omar Trinidad, dropping a unanimous decision in his Zuffa Boxing debut on Monday, June 29, at The Chelsea inside the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Police probe school shooting threat
The Batangas Police Provincial Office and the Batangas Component City Police Station are investigating an alleged shooting threat at the Batangas City Integrated High School on Monday, June 29.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Lord, save us!
Jesus also makes a miracle for his disciples. They too benefit from his power when they are in danger as they travel by boat from Capernaum to the territory of the Gadarenes.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
NFA upgrades grain testing
The National Food Authority (NFA) is embarking on a P184-million modernization of its grain quality testing system to reduce postharvest losses and strengthen the country’s food security.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Investing in the future, one classroom at a time
If diplomacy is about building relationships for the future, education may be one of its most enduring investments.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Digital divide may lead to wider one
Artificial intelligence is poised to become the defining technology of our generation.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PNP seeks DENR help vs illegal loggers
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is pushing for stronger coordination and alliance with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the protection of the forests against illegal loggers and miners.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Raising children in the age of violent media
The recent school shooting in Tacloban involving minors, along with the stabbing incident among elementary schoolchildren in Cavite, has raised anew troubling questions about youth violence in the Philippines.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Grief, optimism clash in scramble to locate Venezuela quake survivors
Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
117 dead dogs found in ‘horrific scene’ at California ‘no-kill’ shelter
The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill” animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities said.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Globe secures NTC approval for Starlink satellite launching
Telecommunications provider Globe Telecom Inc. has secured government approval to begin commercial operations of its satellite-based mobile service through its partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
BPI eliminates digital fund fees
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will permanently eliminate transaction fees for digital fund transfers via InstaPay and PESONet starting July 1, following the central bank's lifting of its cap on electronic payment pricing.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Save your kidneys
How to prevent and reverse kidney disease
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
BSP core pillars for financial AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in financial operations, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has urged banks and nonbanks to establish tailored governance frameworks to protect the financial system from data privacy breaches, algorithmic bias, and operational risks.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
One Tokyo night at Problem Child
A guest shift by Japanese bartender Kyoka Ogawa brought a taste of Tokyo's cocktail culture to Makati—and proved reports of the younger generation giving up alcohol may be greatly exaggerated
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Save today, secure the future
Presidential Proclamation No. 380 series of 1994 declares June 30 to July 6 of every year as Savings Consciousness Week (SCW) in recognition of the vital role of saving in banks and other financial intermediaries in accelerating the country’s economic progress and development.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Canada tops S. Africa in KO match
Right after Canada finished its first knockout match victory in a World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch huddled his players on the grass of a stadium still in pandemonium and spoke from his heart — shouted, actually.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The Tacloban tragedy demands a smart digital policy
The tragic school shooting in Tacloban City last week has shaken the nation and left a scar on everyone’s conscience.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A stronger national prosecution service
For many of us, the criminal justice system can seem like an intimidating labyrinth. It is undoubtedly a complex machinery, but one good place to begin is by understanding its five pillars: law enforcement, prosecution, courts, corrections, and the community.
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June 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The lessons worth keeping
National Artist Kidlat Tahimik urges educators to rethink proposed general education cuts and help young Filipinos reconnect with their roots
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