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The People’s Pope and the Filipino soul
Filipinos are deeply mourning the death of Pope Francis, More than a spiritual leader, he was a shepherd who embraced the margins, a reformer who challenged convention, and a father figure who taught the world the power of Mercy and Compassion—the very theme of his apostolic visit to the Philippines in January 2015.
2 min |
April 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Makati LGU opens Life Medical Center
The Makati City government on Thursday, April 24, formally opened the fully-operational Makati Life Medical Center (MLMC), an innovative public-private partnership (PPP) model that can transform how healthcare services are delivered in the Philippines.
1 min |
April 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The Jordan double team: A review of 'Sinners'
After directing such blockbusters as Creed and the two Black Panther films, one might well wonder what Director Ryan Coogler would tackle as his next film project.
2 min |
April 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A Thai police plane crashes in the sea, killing at least 5 on board
A small police plane crashed into the sea near a popular beach town in Thailand, killing at least five people on board, officials said.
1 min |
April 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
There's no stopping Elizabeth Oropesa
Although veteran actress Elizabeth Oropesa did not attend the wake of National Artist and Superstar Nora Aunor, this does not imply she was not close to the multi-awarded star.
5 min |
April 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
‘Vladimir, S'T}OP!: ‘Trump makes an all-caps callout but will Putin hear it?
Even in the realm of Donald Trump’s long-preferred style of punch-through-the-static communication, this was quite something.
2 min |
April 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Good night, Pope Francis
Pope Francis leaves in the same manner he first came out as the new pope in 2013, when he appeared at the central loggia of St. Peter’s wearing only the white papal cassock and greeting “good evening” in Italian. He immediately charmed Rome and the world by asking first for the people’s blessing before he would bless them for the first time as bishop of Rome and as pope.
3 min |
April 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Apply early for travel clearances for minors going abroad - DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday, April 25 urged parents and guardians to apply for travel clearances for minors planning to travel abroad, as the agency faces increased requests during the summer break.
1 min |
April 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Crucial UAAP weekend
It's a crucial weekend for the protagonists of the UAAP women's volleyball semifinals.
1 min |
April 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Yorme Isko says he answers to Manileños amid political debt to Lacunas
Manila mayoral bet Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday, April 24, said that he answers first to the residents of Manila before anyone else, adding that he is also indebted to them for his tenure as the former local chief executive of the city.
1 min |
April 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
What is syntropic farming?
A few columns ago, I wrote about Anitu Forest Food Processing, a small batch chocolatier from Bukidnon and Anitu Food Forest, the syntropic farm that supplies the cacao for the artisanal chocolates.
3 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Healthway’s specialty clinic, vaccination hub hailed among Asia’s best
MANILA—AC Health’s healthcare provider group, Healthway Medical Network (HMN), received two of the top accolades at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025 for its success in redefining accessible healthcare in the Philippines through its transformative growth and steadfast commitment to delivering Care Beyond Cure.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Flying Pope Francis: Recalled
“I informed Ambassador Paynor( Marciano’ Paynor, the Papal visit’s protocol officer) we may have to cut short the visit because the eye of the typhoon would be 42 kilometers near Tacloban,” shared Capt. Manuel Antonio “Skee” Tamayo.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH is ADB's No. 2 borrower in 2024
The Philippines received the second-biggest amount of loans and grants from the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its co-financing partners last year, mainly to bankroll big-ticket infrastructure projects.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Anciano, Tambalque triumph at Sherwood
Rafa Anciano shook off the ghosts of her final-round collapse at Eagle Ridge, displaying remarkable composure and maturity to clinch a dominant eight-stroke victory over Levonne Talion despite an 83 in the ICTSI Sherwood Hills Junior PGT Championship on Thursday, April 24, at Sherwood Hills Golf Club.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery
South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon's term in office.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NEDA Board OKs upgraded food stamp program
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board chaired by President Marcos has approved the rollout of the Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUEL) project which is an upgrade of the current food stamp program of the government.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Issues delay Nueva Ecija agri machinery hub
The Department of Agriculture (DA) settled certain concerns of the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) regarding its planned agriculture machinery complex in the country, as the agency moves to advance farm mechanization.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Reelectionist mayor shot dead while campaigning
A reelectionist mayor was gunned down while campaigning in Barangay Illuru Sur, Rizal, Cagayan on Wednesday evening, April 23.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM, FL off to Vatican for Pope's funeral
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos were scheduled to leave Thursday night, April 24, to join other world leaders and the faithful at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday, April 26.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mazda introduces new BT-50
Powered to drive your passion
3 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ALI stays premium as mid-market drags
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) will continue to focus on the upscale residential market, foregoing its initial plan to shift back to its core middle market, where challenges have unexpectedly persisted.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Foreign aircraft carrier spotted in Northern Luzon
Two naval vessels of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army were monitored in two separate locations within the country’s territory, the Philippine Navy disclosed on Thursday, April 24.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Proclaim the gospel to every creature
Today is the feast day of St. Mark. The first of the four canonical Gospel versions is attributed to him. The Synoptic Gospels tell of Jesus commissioning his disciples to go out and proclaim the Gospel (Mk 16:15-18; Mt 28:16-20; Lk 24:44-49).
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Maynilad IPO may hit up to ₱176B
Maynilad Water Services Inc., which is planning a P49-billion initial public offering (IPO), is estimated to be worth at least ₱94.29 billion and as much as ₱175.98 billion—translating to a share price of ₱12.70 to ₱23.70 per share.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The kings of two wheels take on the Tour of Luzon
Cycling is a way of life for many, woven through the fine threads of Filipino history and continues to become the symbol of persistence and pursuit of personal merit.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 men gunned down in Tabuk City
Three men were found dead near the house of a barangay official in Purok 7, Barangay San Julian, this city, on Thursday morning, April 24.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos wants more protection for commuters from abusive drivers
President Marcos has directed government agencies to ensure the safety of commuters from abusive public transport drivers.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tanduay sales boom in VisMin
Tanduay Distillers Inc. (TDI), the spirits unit of the Lucio Tan (LT) Group, posted a 37-percent growth in net income to a record P2.15 billion in 2024, from the P1.57 billion earned in the previous year.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
E-payments soar to ₱1.9T in March
Digital payment transactions via PESONet and InstaPay increased by nearly 45 percent to P1.85 trillion in March, from P1.28 trillion in the same month last year.
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