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Megaworld opens new Iloilo hotel
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, top township developer Megaworld Corp.’s hospitality arm, is opening Belmont Hotel Iloilo, its third hotel development within the 72-hectare (ha) Iloilo Business Park in Iloilo City.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The importance of looking at agriculture through a social lens
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Republic Act (RA) 12215, also known as the Philippine Agriculturists Act, which, in very simple terms, requires anyone engaged in agriculture to be a licensed agriculturist.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Dubai Int'l Chamber Manila office opens
Special Envoy to the United Arab Emirates Maria Anna Kathryna Yu-Pimentel on Wednesday, April 15, welcomed the opening of the Manila office of Dubai International Chamber, describing it as a clear result of strengthened diplomatic and economic engagement between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates under the administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
4 hurt, 300 families displaced in Tondo fire
Four individuals sustained minor injuries while around 300 families were displaced after a fire hit a residential area in Barangay 121, Tondo, Manila, on Wednesday evening, April 15.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Hero's burial for PDEA anti-narcotics super dog
The country’s lineup of heroes gained an unfamiliar but welcome addition with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) hailing the unwavering dedication of Narcotics Detection Dog (NDD) “Trebor” with a hero’s burial on Wednesday, April 15.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
JFC coffee brands post strong growth
Jollibee Foods Corp.'s (JFC) international coffee businesses continue to post strong growth, with Compose Coffee of South Korea expanding to Taiwan, while Highlands Coffee of Vietnam reported double-digit revenue growth.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Keanu Reeves didn't skip the line
Short stories about well-known personalities, actors especially, behaving like ordinary people and showing kindness and simplicity along the way never fail to catch our interest.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Taguig drug den dismantled, 3 nabbed in P2.4-M shabu bust
Anti-narcotics operatives of the Southern Police District (SPD) dismantled a drug den in Barangay Rizal, Taguig City, seizing P2.41 million worth of shabu and arresting three alleged bigtime pushers in a buybust on Wednesday, April 15.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PCO recommends charges vs 3 over fake news on Marcos' health
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has endorsed for investigation and possible charges three Facebook personalities accused of spreading fabricated claims about President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s health.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Recto orders LGU coordination for fuel subsidies, fare discounts
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has ordered local government units (LGUs) to work closely with transport and energy agencies to ensure the smooth rollout of fuel subsidies and fare discounts for commuters amid rising oil prices.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How well does the Nissan Kicks e-Power hold up in 2026?
A pioneer of REEV tech
3 min |
April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Nartatez orders review of anti-hazing measures
Police Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered an expansion of its anti-hazing measures that will include all police training units across the country.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends
Pakistan’s army chief met Wednesdayin Tehran with Iran’s foreign minister in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iranafter almost seven weeks of war.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Digital betting drives PH gaming revenue
The Philippine gaming industry's gross gaming revenue (GGR) climbed to nearly P400 billion last year, as a surge in digital betting platforms more than offset the contraction in traditional brick-and-mortar casinos.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The advice that helped me find my focus
One of the most important pieces of advice I have ever received did not come wrapped in grand words.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pope demands the 'chains of corruption' be broken
(AP) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on Wednesday where he delivered a masterclass on wielding authority legitimately to President Paul Biya, who consolidated his four-decade grip on power with a contested election last year that gave him an eighth term in office.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
KC Concepcion gets real
In a rare and deeply personal revelation, KC Concepcion recently opened up about the emotional reality of growing up as a child caught between two worlds, two families, and the constant glare of the public eye.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SSS rolls out P60-B assistance package
Social Security System (SSS), the state-run pension fund for private-sector workers, is earmarking roughly P60 billion in financial assistance and benefit support, accelerating the scheduled pension hike and loosening loan requirements to shield members from an energy-crisis-induced spike in living costs.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
First Gen rejects ‘poison pill’ claim
First Gen Corp. clarified the inclusion of “Key Man” clauses in its hydropower joint venture (JV) with Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra), dismissing descriptions of the management control provisions as a “poison pill” and asserting that the terms were required by its partner.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Teachers, the hands that shape a nation
When President Marcos described the decades-long wait for teacher promotions as “unfair,” he did more than acknowledge a bureaucratic flaw.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
World meet unfurls
A total of 150 players from 14 countries take center stage as the first ever Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) World Team Championships begins Friday, April 17, at the Apo Golf and Country Club here.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
P-Pop has arrived
For years, the desert of Indio, California, has been one of the most important places in music.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DigiPlus secures South Africa gaming license
Philippine online gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has cleared a key hurdle for global expansion after securing regulatory approval to launch its online gaming platforms in South Africa.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Beauty fixes, with a side of coffee
Why Filipino makeup brands are opening cafés
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
High-stakes showdown
Sister teams NLEX, Meralco break deadlock
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Fuel shortages threaten PH growth
Pockets of extreme tightness in refined fuel supply across Asia are emerging as a major constraint on growth, with the Philippines among the most exposed economies, according to think tank Oxford Economics.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sweetly chic and hard to resist
Atelier Patty Ang and Atelier 818 unveil colorful, enamel-crafted pieces designed for personal expression
2 min |
April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A boy... who has five barley loaves and two fish
In today’s Gospel reading, a boy voluntarily surrenders to Christ his provisions of five loaves and two fish.
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April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Taking it one step at a time
Driven by faith, Adamson believes that anything is possible with great effort and a proper mindset in the competitive UAAP women's volleyball field
1 min |
April 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Suzuki breaks ground on Laguna facility expansion
Integrated parts warehouse, training center, and office facility added
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