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6.1-magnitude quake jolts Eastern Samar
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck off Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon, May 4, that was felt across large parts of the Visayas, Bicol Region, and Mindanao, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck
A United Airlines passenger jet carrying 221 passengers from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities said.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Calbayog distributes 30,000 school bags to pupils
The city government of Calbayog has purchased 30,000 school bags for distribution to Kindergarten to Grade 6 public school pupils in 157 barangays in Calbayog.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Familiar yet fearless
Discovering exclusive dishes, thoughtful reinterpretations, and interactive dining experiences at Manam at the Triangle
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
What Chornobyl should teach us, 40 years later
Forty years is a long time.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos says local gov't support funds now go directly to LGUs, barangays
President Marcos said the government was already rectifying the misuse of the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) by directing resources straight to local government units (LGUs) and communities under the “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” program.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Iran presses for an end to war within 30 days
Iran’s latest proposal to the United States calls for issues between the two countries to be resolved within 30 days and aims to end the war rather than extend the ceasefire, according to Iran’s state-linked media.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
QCPD foils pawnshop tunnel heist in Novaliches
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) thwarted a pawnshop robbery in Barangay Nova Proper, Novaliches, after security guards heard suspicious noises and discovered an underground tunnel beneath the shop.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
TNT vs Magnolia in marquee duel
The chase for playoff spots heats up as TNT and Magnolia figure in a marquee duel crucial to their respective bids while NLEX aim to lock in at the top spot in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Tuesday, May 5.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Toxic lead lingers in Metro Manila air despite leaded gasoline phaseout – study
Toxic lead continues to persist in Metro Manila's air despite the global phaseout of leaded gasoline, with industrial activities and fossil fuel combustion now driving pollution, a new study found.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on cruise ship in the Atlantic kills 3 people
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization and South Africa’s Department of Health said Sunday.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Why the Trillion-peso Davao economy is poised to rise further
With a Gross Regional Domestic Product of P1.14 trillion in 2025, the Davao Region has successfully weathered recent challenges to emerge as a trillion-peso regional economy for the third straight year.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
From conflict to community: Making rebel reintegration work
The policy direction articulated by newly appointed Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento — anchored on a holistic, civilian-led approach to localized peace engagements and the total reintegration of former rebels — marks a significant recalibration in the country’s long-running quest for peace.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Manila links Ilocos Norte farms directly to city buyers
Manila City, on Monday, May 4, launched a direct farm-to-buyer link with Ilocos Norte, bringing fresh agricultural goods straight to hotels, restaurants, and cafes, cutting out middlemen.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Police probe killing of 13 dogs in Iloilo
LOILO CITY—Police are investigating the deaths of 13 dogs owned by a couple in San Miguel, Iloilo last week.
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May 5, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo XIV encourages wealthy US Catholics to keep donating
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday encouraged some of the wealthiest U.S. Catholics to keep on giving to support his charitable works, in an audience that confirmed how the election of the first U.S.-born pope has invigorated American Catholics and their donations.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Nartatez vows to go after attackers of cops during Labor Day protest
Philippine National Police (PNP) Director Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, on Sunday, May 3, has vowed to go after rogue protesters, who attacked policemen manning their posts during the Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, May 1.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
OCD: Alert Level 3, six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone enforced
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stepped up road clearing, water delivery, and mask distribution in Albay on Sunday, May 3, as ashfall from Mayon Volcano spread across 52 barangays, with authorities keeping Alert Level 3 in place and enforcing a six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) that prevents the public from entering or staying within the radius of the volcano's crater considered highly dangerous.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH facing growth-price squeeze
Signs of stagflation are surfacing in the Philippine economy as it enters the second quarter of 2026, with private sector economists warning of a precarious mix of stalled growth and surging consumer prices.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos admin exceeds borrowing target in Q1
The Marcos administration’s gross borrowings surged past the P1 trillion threshold in the first quarter as the government aggressively front-loaded its financing requirements to get ahead of rising market volatility.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Peso may crumble to 63 on oil spikes
The peso is at risk of crumbling to a record low of P63 against the United States (US) dollar if a protracted Middle East conflict drives oil prices higher and forces Washington to adopt a more hawkish policy stance.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara Duterte impeachment endorsed to House plenary today
The committee report declaring the existence of probable cause in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte will be sponsored in House plenary Monday, May 4, during the resumption of plenary session after the sixweek summer recess.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
UN warns of long-term hikes in local food costs
High food prices in the Philippines are likely to persist over the long term unless the government accelerates the adoption of technologies that reduce dependence on foreign inputs and safeguard local production, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayon's ashfall blankets 52 barangays in Albay
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stepped up road clearing, water delivery, and mask distribution in Albay on Sunday, May 3, as ashfall from Mayon Volcano spread across 52 barangays, with authorities keeping Alert Level 3 in place and enforcing a six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) that prevents the public from entering or staying within the radius of the volcano's crater considered highly dangerous.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ASEAN, EU to push for reliable, long- term partnership amid energy crisis
The European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must become reliable and long-term partners, especially at a time when Southeast Asia faces mounting economic strain caused by disruptions in energy supply chains, rising production costs, and broader geopolitical uncertainties.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed skepticism it would lead to a deal.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Donelly, Hayashi top Subic tilt
Heavy favorites Canadian Liam Donnelly and Japanese Manami Hayashi dominated the men's and women's division, respectively, of the NTT Asia Triathlon Cup Subic Bay recently.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gov't gets $18.8 M in pandemic support
The World Bank has approved an $18.85-million grant to strengthen the Philippines’ pandemic response, as the country is considered a global hotspot for emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Quiambao conquers 5150 Camiguin race
Bea Quiambao stamped her class as the country’s brightest endurance racing star, delivering a commanding, back-to-back statement performance by ruling the inaugural IRONMAN 5150 Camiguin on Sunday, May 3, here — two months after her triumph at IRONMAN 70.3 Davao.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Davao City hailed as top PH travel destination
World Travel Index's report names best locations to visit
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