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2 new sports in UCAL Season 8
Aimed at broadening and strengthening the organization, the PG Flex-Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) is set to introduce two new sports in its eighth season, officially kicking off on Oct. 9.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Storm Halong unlikely to enter PAR, affect PH weather
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Oct. 6, that a severe tropical storm with the international name “Halong” will not likely enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), and will not have any direct impact on the country’s weather.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Help yourselves, help the country
Health care is expensive everywhere you go. But in most well-developed countries, health care is subsidized and available to all, regardless of social status. Not so in the Philippines.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Reyes, Austria in close fight
It's a two-way fight between Chot Reyes and Leo Austria for the Baby Dalupan Coach of the Year trophy as the PBA Press Corps holds its annual Awards Night next week at the Novotel Manila.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ICTSI pours funds into Subic terminals
R azon-led International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), through its subsidiaries, will invest over $130 million in Subic Bay International Terminals after securing fresh extensions to its concession agreements, allowing the global port operator to manage the facilities until 2058.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US healthcare giant opens Manila global services hub
United States-based (US) healthcare giant Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is expanding its operations in the Philippines with the opening of a new office aimed at scaling up the delivery of its global business services (GBS).
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Korea Travel Fiesta 2025: A winter wonderland experience for Filipinos
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) brought the magic of a Korean winter to life at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall with the Korea Travel Fiesta 2025.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Australia envoy shares food crawl experiences in PH
Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown expressed his deep appreciation for Filipino food as he goes around the city and nearby provinces to sample popular Pinoy fare.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PNP: Focus crimes across PH down by 13.82%
Focus crimes in the country went down by 13.82 percent in the past three months since July, with the Philippine National Police (PNP) attributing it to crime deterrence intervention and high crime solution efficiency.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
P11-M smuggled cigarettes recovered
A 42-year-old truck driver and his helper were arrested and smuggled cigarettes worth P11.1 million were seized in Barangay Talaban, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, Oct. 4.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Public school mentors get PIK each as incentive on World Teachers' Day
President Marcos has announced that every public school teacher will be getting P1,000 each as incentive to mark World Teachers' Day, and in recognition of their efforts and sacrifices.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Senior HS tech-voc program gets huge boost from DepEd-TESDA tie-up
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance the quality of technical-vocational education offered under the Senior High School (SHS) program.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pangasinan town open to hosting nuclear power plant
Town officials here have expressed openness to hosting a nuclear power plant, welcoming the recent enactment of Republic Act 12305 or the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (PhilAtom Law), which ensures the safe and responsible use of nuclear energy in the country.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The better part
The Gospel episode tells us of Jesus visiting the house of his friends: Martha, Mary, and Lazarus.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lino Cayetano backs brother on call for resignation, snap election: No Cayetano should run in 2028
Former Taguig mayor Lino Cayetano is supporting the call of his brother, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, for elected officials to resign and for the holding of a snap election but said it should start at the local level in the city.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Escobar ecstatic
One-and-done Dominic Escobar was candid about his first experience of the Ateneo-De La Salle rivalry game: it was electrifying and it was something he never experienced before.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire
Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a hostage release could be announced this week.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BPI’s XP Loinaz passes at 81
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) announced the passing of its former president and chief executive officer, Xavier P. Loinaz, a figure who steered the institution through two decades of major economic turbulence and technological change. He was 81.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Saudi Arabia celebrates 9th National Day with a message of unity and partnership
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Manila commemorated the Kingdom's 95th National Day with a solemn and celebratory gathering on Sept. 23 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gunman of Cotabato City SK chair identified
Police have identified one of the two gunmen who ambushed and killed a Sangguniang Kabataan chairman and his brother over the weekend in the commercial district here.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Budgeting people's money the right way
It’s unfortunate that the widespread perception nowadays is that making insertions in the national budget is illegal — and that legislators who engage in it are crooks.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BOC reforms get FFCCCII support
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed support for the ongoing reforms at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) aimed at addressing corruption, noting their significance in making the Philippines more businessfriendly.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Boosting the animal industry's competitiveness is good for the local economy
Animal products like chicken and pork form a big part of our basket of goods that affect inflation.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Transparency by design
There is an ongoing debate, mostly among tech enthusiasts, precipitated by SB 1330, also known as the Blockchain the Budget Bill, filed by Senator Bam Aquino. At least for now, discussions about artificial intelligence have died down somewhat.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
MPTC eyes P20B bond for 3 tollways
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), a unit of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), is planning to use proceeds from its P20-billion bond offering to fund three tollway projects and refinance existing obligations.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Nuclear funding on BDO Capital radar—president
While most of its domestic and global peer banks shy away from the heat, BDO Capital and Investment Corp. is stepping into the flames, publicly declaring its readiness and openness to bankroll new coal plant projects.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
1M rice farmers to receive P7K-assistance each next year, says Speaker Dy
One million Filipino rice farmers will each receive P7,000 in direct cash assistance under the proposed 2026 national budget as part of the Marcos administration's expanded support to the agriculture sector.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Super Junior marks 20th anniversary with sold-out concert in Manila
K-pop boy band Super Junior had a spectacular show in Manila to celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Infra spending to hit P2 T by '29
Hitting a fresh high, the national government (NG) is projected to breach the P2-trillion mark in infrastructure spending by 2029, but its share to gross domestic product (GDP) is seen at just 5.2 percent—lower than last year's 5.8 percent and the planned 5.3 percent for 2025.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pasig City recognizes most gender responsive barangays
The Pasig City government gave due recognition to its barangays and city offices and departments which have displayed outstanding performance in promoting gender equality and development goals and initiatives.
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