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Manila Bulletin
Program Convergence Budgeting: Synergy not silos
Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I am glad to share that on March 6, 2025, we, at the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), along with various government agencies, launched an initiative that synergizes efforts to make every centavo in our government coffers work harder and smarter — the ceremonial signing of the DBM-National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) that strengthens the Program Convergence Budgeting (PCB) approach in the budget process.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Vote with integrity, Palace urges overseas Filipinos
Malacañang has reminded Filipinos abroad to exercise their right to suffrage and vote for leaders with integrity and not just because they were told to do so.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Michael Leyva enchants with 'Memoria ng Hardin'
The noted Filipino fashion designer showcased his 2026 couture collection, which spotlights form and texture while shying away from traditional heavy beadwork
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Don't disrespect Filipinos, Marcos warns foreign vloggers
President Marcos has warned foreign vloggers against insulting or provoking Filipinos for views, saying they should not mistake Filipinos’ kindness for weakness.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
My classmate, my idol
ever did I imagine I would have the privilege and honor to have a classmate who surpassed the expectations of not just myself but the University of the Philippines as well.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
GCash parent raises stake in AB Capital
Globe Fintech In-novations Inc. (Mynt), the par-ent company of leading e-wallet GCash, has secured a 16-percent stake of AB Capital Securities Inc. (ABSCI), the stock broking arm of investment house AB Capital and Investment Corp.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tariff exemption aiding PH electronics
The tariff exemption on electronic products ordered by United States (US) President Donald Trump would provide the Philippines' top export commodity some relief, according to Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bugna dominates
Kathryn Bugna continued her impressive streak at the Semana Sang Iloilo National Juniors Tennis Championships at the Iloilo Sports Complex over the weekend, adding the girls' 18-and-under crown to her growing collection in the PPS-PEPP national circuit.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief
Donald Trump's doctor says the oldest man elected president is \"fully fit\" to serve as commander in chief as the White House released results Sunday of Trump's recent physical exam.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
China's Xi says there are 'no winners' in a tariff war
China's leader Xi Jinping started a week of diplomacy in Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam on Monday, signaling China's commitment to global trade, just after U.S. President Donald Trump upended the global economy with his latest tariffs moves.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Transport sector, PNP on Holy Week high alert
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) placed transportation facilities around the country on “high alert” as it estimates that millions of Filipinos will travel for Holy Week, while police forces nationwide were placed under heightened alert as part of the comprehensive security measures for the long Lenten break.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palestine Embassy hosts special screening of ‘From Ground Zero — Untold Stories from Gaza’
led by Ambassador Mounir Y.K. Anastas, hosted a short film screening produced by a new generation of young Palestinian filmmakers. The screening, titled “From Ground Zero — Untold Stories from Gaza,” was held at Alliance Frangaise de Manille in Makati.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
China’s Xi says there are ‘no winners’ in a tariff war
(AP) — China’s leader Xi Jinping started a week of diplomacy in Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam on Monday, signaling China’s commitment to global trade, just after U.S. President Donald Trump upended the global economy with his latest tariffs moves.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump tariffs cast shadow on Emperador's whisky biz
Emperador Inc., the liquor unit of tycoon Andrew Tan, expects a better year for its brandy business, but its whisky business faces challenges, especially with the new US trade policies.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cup Of Joe's potent brew
Viva has taken steps to protect its artists' intellectual property further.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
That water bottle you're carrying says a lot more than ‘hydration’
If you like to stay hydrated no matter where you go, chances are you’ve got a reusable water bottle or two. “Or 10. (The collectors know who they are.)
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rory roars at Augusta
Mcllroy ends long wait, completes career Grand Slam
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rep. Paolo Duterte pens sweet message for mom's 77th birthday
Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte penned a heartfelt message for his mother, Elizabeth Abellana Zimmerman, on her 77th birth anniversary on Monday, April 14.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Holy Week fuel price rollback
As motorists gear up for the Holy Week traffic rush, a drop in fuel prices offers some relief at the gas pumps for travelers taking advantage of the break.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Abby to push for nutritious snacks, meals for learners
Akati City Mayor and senatorial aspirant Abby Binay on Monday, April 14, vowed to push for free healthy snacks and meals in schools to address nutritional deficiencies among students as well as improve their overall academic performance.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Air Force fleet buildup: Boon to homeland security
As announced by the US State Department’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) the other week, following the visit to Manila of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the US government has given the go signal for the possible foreign military sale of 20 units of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion or approximately P319 billion. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. held talks with his counterpart after the former’s call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SteelAsia builds heavy steel mill
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp., a leader in steel manufacturing, has signed an agreement with Italy-based Danieli Co. Ltd. to establish the country’s first heavy steel sections mill in Candelaria, Quezon.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
EU promotes awareness on disabilities
The EU Delegation to the Philippines reiterated their commitment to gender equality and inclusion at all levels. It organized a forum with the PWD community, civil society organizations and EU member states on April 8 at the residence of the EU ambassador.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
All eyes on Eala
Eyes arenowonteen sensation Alex Eala as she begins her claycourt season campaign this week at the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Negotiated sale eyed for idle gov’t assets
Idle government assets valued at over P600 million will be re-advertised for sale through negotiated sales, after receiving no bids or offers in early April.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
It was night
Today’s Gospel passage nar-rates the announcement of Judas’ betrayal.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH ready to conduct another Myanmar humanitarian mission
The Philippines is ready to deploy another batch of humanitarian contingent to earthquake-hit Myanmar, but it is still waiting for an official request from the Burmese government.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A timely ASEAN response to global economic uncertainties
Recent pronouncements from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the need for ASEAN to come together to sustain economic cooperation and integration in ASEAN in light of the challenges posed by the recent liberation day tariff announcements by the US government. These statements come at the heels of the recent ASEAN economic ministers meeting.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square
A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week,” in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Emerging jobs in the metaverse
Many of us are fixated on artificial intelligence's potential to disrupt humanity. But an emerging new world order is shaping up in the virtual world: the metaverse.
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