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Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko meets with disaster response teams, police force
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso held meetings with the city’s key frontline agencies, the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), and the Manila Police District (MPD), on disaster preparedness and public safety during the rainy season.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Soaring to new heights
With picturesque Toulouse as its backdrop, the continued rise of Philippine Airlines is no longer just a dream; it's becoming a reality
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Treñas-Chu, Baronda tussle over office space
Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu is embroiled in a new controversy as she refused to allocate bigger office space for Vice Mayor Lady Julie Grace \"Love\" Baronda at the newly-opened Legislative Building.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Financing Metro Manila's people-first future
Metro Manila’s decades-long focus on car-centric planning has left its streets inhospitable to pedestrians and cyclists. My research revealed that 71 percent of residents cite insufficient infrastructure as a key barrier to daily mobility, while 72 percent point to high costs and funding constraints—and 59 percent confess a strong preference for private vehicles over public or active transport . These attitudes underscore a deeper issue: without rethinking how projects are financed, the city will remain locked into widening roads rather than creating livable, walkable neighborhoods.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lea Salonga to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the US in 2026.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ancient Kapampangan planting beliefs
Many precolonial Philippine societies were agricultural, including ancient Kapampangans. As with all ancient societies, natural phenomena were understood through the lens of myth and religion, with ceremonies and festivals performed and celebrated to stay on the good side of the gods and spirits.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
LTO to impound vehicles with expired registration starting August
Starting next month, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will start impounding motor vehicles with expired licenses in what is seen as the hard way of compelling delinquent owners to fulfill their obligation following what appeared to be repeated failures to convince them in the nicest ways.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hamas open to ceasefire but Netanyahu says no room for militant group in postwar Gaza
Hamas and Israel staked out their positions Wednesday ahead of expected talks on a Washington-backed ceasefire proposal, with the militant group suggesting it was open to an agreement while the Israeli prime minister vowed that \"there will be no Hamas\" in postwar Gaza.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Potato Corner scaling global expansion in Laos, Taiwan
Po family-led restaurant group Shakey’s Pizza Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) is expanding its Potato Corner kiosk business to Taiwan and Laos, tapping into the more substantial growth potential in the overseas market, particularly in Asia.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SC cited for paying P95-M social insurance premiums
With over P95 million in premiums remitted to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) as of December 2024, the Supreme Court (SC) has been recognized as one of the top government agencies in the large category to pay its social insurance premiums.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Maris Racal says 'Incognito' has saved her
Kapamilya actress Maris Racal shared her heartfelt appreciation for the captivating series 'Incognito,' revealing that it played a transformative role in her life.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Biofilm on Cebuano future saint readied
Remember Cine Suerte Productions, maker of classic films like Karnal and Cain at Abel?
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
More to the ultra-functional Avanza than meets the eye
Toyota Avanza 1.5 G CVT
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Yulo, Eala share PSA recognition
Golden boy Carlos Yulo returned to action with a bang, and tennis breakout star Alex Eala continued her history-making run as they spearheaded a stellar outing for Philippine bets in June.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Like pirates in search of treasures
Filipino designer Kelvin Morales unveils a collection that's all about identity, nostalgia, and existence
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rescuers find 31 survivors after ferry sinking near Bali, Indonesia
Rescuers were searching Thursday for 30 people missing after a ferry sank the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. Four bodies have been recovered, and weather and sea conditions were improving during the morning, aiding the search for survivors.
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July 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Upper-middle-income status attainable in 2025
We're ready for any outcome on tariff talks with US – Palace
4 min |
July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Isko vows to make Manila great again
Manila Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso delivered a 10-year development blueprint that aims to Make Manila Great Again in a nearly two-hour State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday, July 1.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pag-IBIG Fund earns 13th straight unmodified opinion from COA
Pag-IBIG Fund has earned its 13th consecutive unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), reaffirming its commitment to excellence in financial management, sound governance practices, and consistent compliance with accounting and auditing standards, officials announced on Tuesday, July 1.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP steps in: How a young professional recovered her money in just four days
When 27-year-old HR generalist Lorriel Casabuena from Cavite accidentally lost over P15,000 through a digital wallet transaction, she thought her money was gone for good—until the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) stepped in.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Quiño rises in JPGT Pueblo
Claren Quiño delivered a gritty performance under final-round pressure to break the looming stranglehold of the homegrown talents, clinching the girls’ 7-10 division title in the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Junior PGT Championship despite a closing 84 on Wednesday, July 2.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Benteng Bigas' now in Bacoor
Malacañang said more Filipinos are set to benefit from cheaper rice as President Marcos led the public rollout of the \"Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!\" initiative at the Zapote Public Market in Bacoor, Cavite, marking a major expansion of the government's P20-rice program to public markets around the country.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH achieves 2024 nat'l income goal
As widely expected, the Philippines remained classified as a lower-middle-income country (LMIC) after narrowly missing the lowered threshold to achieve upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status, based on the World Bank's latest country income classification.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
What are the three pillars of central banking—and why they matter to you
Behind stable prices, strong and stable banks, and fast and safe payments is a central bank doing its job well.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
The power of sleep
In our regular day, the first thing we often sacrifice is sleep. We give up minutes or hours of sleep for productivity, social obligations, or endless scrolling on our phones. Many of us think we have weekends to catch up on sleep, and there are even those who boast that they do not really need much sleep to function.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
H1 ecozone investment pledges soar 59%
Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) during the first half of 2025 rose 59 percent, as the government continues to position the country as an attractive investment hub.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
DigiPlus sets Sept. foray into bigger Brazil market
Tanco-led online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is on track to launch its operations in Brazil this September-unlocking a gaming market twice the size of the Philippines.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chinkee Tan shares common mistakes people make when managing finances
Managing money can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to fit everything into your budget. You have bills and daily expenses that require your attention. Without a solid understanding of your finances, handling these responsibilities can become quite tricky. Sometimes, we don’t even recognize our bad habits when it comes to managing money.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
Oscar winners among spectators
The stars were present at the fabled Centre Court to watch the match between Alex Eala and defending champion Barbora Krejcikova in the first round of the Wimbledon Tuesday night, July 1.
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July 03 2025
Manila Bulletin
BTS to return in spring 2026 with new album & world tour
Their reunion? It’s smooth like butter. The K-pop septet BTS will return in spring 2026 with a new album and world tour.
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