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P150,000 bounty for beauty queen's killers in Isabela
The reward for information leading to the arrest of the killers of former beauty queen Lullete Jane Ramilo D. dela Cruz in Barangay Cabaritan, San Manuel, Isabela on Feb. 13 has increased to P150,000.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Belen, Capitall go for rebound
Capitalı tries to rebound when it battles crowdfavorite Choco Mucho in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the FilOil Centre in San Juan City
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Shooting for the stars
Eala battles world No. 8 Paolini in Dubai
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Malls drive 7% profit increase at SM Prime
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the integrated property developer led by the billionaire
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Political bigwigs pay respects to 'Speaker Joe' in final return to House
Five incumbent and former Speakers of the House of Representatives, two former Senate Presidents, and a former Philippine president paid tribute to the late former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. in a show of unity and singular admiration for one man that may never be witnessed again.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Magnitude-five earthquake jolts Ilocos Sur
A magnitude-five offshore earthquake struck Ilocos Sur at 9:36 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
NPA commander killed in clash
A New People's Army (NPA) commander was killed and an undetermined number of his comrades were wounded in an encounter in the border of Agusan del Sur and Bukidnon early Monday morning, Feb. 16.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Morikawa ends 2-year PGA drought
Collin Morikawa had gone 28 months since his last win, and he was reminded Sunday, Feb. 15, at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am why it's never easy.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Manila unveils 10-year garbage reduction roadmap
Manila City Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Monday, Feb. 16, rolled out Manila's updated 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan, outlining an aggressive strategy to reduce garbage volume, enforce segregation at source, and expand diversion programs amid mounting waste challenges in the capital.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Edwards the MVP as Stars rip Stripes
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his “Stars” team past their fellow Americans on the “Stripes” team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Dog 狗
Distrust rumors and veiled suggestions; they serve as tools of your hidden opponents.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ex-finance chief urges stop ‘wasteful’ spending
The government should adopt a balanced fiscal strategy that prioritizes both spending efficiency and the optimization of existing tax structures to ensure long-term economic stability, according to former Finance Secretary Margarito B. Teves.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Catch the blessings
5 ways to attract good luck and positive energy this Chinese New Year
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Rat 鼠
For those in your early 30s, this is a prime time to balance celebration with financial prudence.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Cash remittances smash '25 targets
Filipinos working abroad sent home a record amount of cash in 2025, buoyed by year-end bonuses and holiday spending that pushed annual inflows beyond the central bank's official expectations.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Launching of 3 specialized justice zones set
Three specialized justice zones (JZs) will be launched on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Tacloban City, Ormoc City, and Calbayog City to enhance the government's fight against sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Eastern Visayas.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
WGAP season tees off with Ladies Open
The road to golfing greatness in the Philippines will once again pass through the manicured fairways of The Manila Golf & Country Club as the 2026 Philippine Ladies Open (PLO) takes center stage from Feb. 24 to 26, 2026, with the backing of the Philippine Sports Commission.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Full-year allowance released for 3,000 retired Manila teachers
Around 3,000 retired public school teachers in Manila will receive their full-year Old Age Sustenance Allowance (OASA) after Manila City Mayor Francisco \"Isko\" Moreno Domagoso ordered the release of P18 million, covering payments for the entire 2025 period.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
US military boards another tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. military forces boarded another sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela, the Pentagon said Sunday.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH urged to follow 6 ASEAN nations’ ban on vapes
A public health advocacy group has urged the government of the Philippines to follow the lead of six Southeast Asian countries that have already banned vape products, as regional leaders marked the 25th anniversary of the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) in Bangkok, Thailand.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Foreigner nabbed for trying to smuggle P40.8-M shabu at NAIA
Government anti-narcotics agents seized on Sunday, Feb. 15, P40.8 million worth of suspected shabu following the arrest of a South African national during the interdiction operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
JFC beats 2025 sales targets
Fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) posted its strongest fourth-quarter performance on record as aggressive global expansion and steady consumer demand pushed systemwide sales to an all-time high.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Phase 1 of EDSA overhaul to be completed July 2026 - Dizon
Phase 1 of the rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) is on track for completion by July 2026 under a compressed eight-month schedule, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said Monday, Feb. 16.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Italy showcases Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Manila
The Italian Residence in Makati City became a hub of culture and sport on Feb. 6, 2026, as Ambassador Davide Giglio and his wife, Dr. Anna Lisa Ghini, hosted a special reception marking the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Young Filipinos favour human advice for life and health insurance decisions
Young Filipino adults aged 20 to 35 (65 per cent) continue to place strong trust in human financial advisers when making life and health insurance decisions, even as digital financial tools become more widely used.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Colonel to face court martial for 'withdrawing support' for PBBM
Philippine Army (PA) Col. Audie Mongao, who posted on social media his supposed withdrawal of support from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., will face a general court martial (GCM), a senior military official revealed on Monday, Feb. 16.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Trump: Board of Peace to unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting
President Donald Trump said Sunday that members of his newly created Board of Peace have pledged $5 billion toward rebuilding war-ravaged Gaza and will commit thousands of personnel to international stabilization and police forces for the territory.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Kanlaon belches ash anew
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that grayish ash plumes rose from the summit of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island on Monday, Feb. 16, as the volcano remained under Alert Level 2.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A New Year of more robust Filipino-Chinese friendship
Today we mark the celebration of Chinese New Year.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
When spring turns, so does fate
In 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse begins 13 days before the Chinese New Year
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