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Tarlac solon, vice mayor face graft, plunder raps
DPWH engineer also charged over P597-M infra projects
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH building approvals see decline in August
Amid typhoons and adverse weather conditions, private construction activity in the country declined in August, with fewer projects approved even as total floor area and project value increased, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
To set the earth on fire
Fire is used in Scriptures to symbolize God's judgment where the just are purified and the evil ones destroyed (Mal 3:2-5).
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tigresses dominate
University of Santo Tomas flexed its might and toppled University of the Philippines, 75-61, to sweep its first-round campaign in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Wednesday, Oct. 22.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles ahead of Trump's Asia trip
North Korea performed its first ballistic missile tests in five months Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders are expected to meet in South Korea.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Beyond academic competence: Confidence, professionalism, and work ethics
How Centro Escolar University prepares hospitality and service professionals in facing the real world
3 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Historical marker for Manila Bulletin: A legacy in ink and truth
Today, Oct. 23, 2025, the Manila Bulletin historical marker will be unveiled at the office building of the 125-year-old media company at the corner of Muralla and Recoletos Streets in Intramuros, Manila.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Survival expert calls on Filipinos to strengthen disaster readiness at home
“Preparedness is love in action. Protect your family with a disaster kit.”
4 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOE triples payouts for power host communities
The Department of Energy (DOE) has significantly increased the financial benefits for host communities of energy projects, aiming to ensure they share more substantially in the gains of energy development.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
College student mugged in Lawton underpass, suspect arrested
A third-year college student fell victim to a violent snatching incident at the Lawton underpass on his way home to Quezon City.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Maharlika denies fraudster adviser
Philippine sovereign wealth fund (SWF) manager Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has denied circulating claims that a fraudster serves as the state-run firm's adviser.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Two dead in firecracker factory explosion in Bulacan
Two individuals were confirmed dead after an explosion occurred at a suspected firecracker factory in Barangay Partida, Norzagaray, on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Signal No. 1 up as 'Salome' nears Northern Luzon
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Oct. 22, hoisted tropical cyclone wind signal No. 1 over parts of Luzon as tropical depression \"Salome\" moved closer to extreme Northern Luzon.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
AirBadminton arrives in PH
True to their mission of empowering the people through sports, Badminton Asia and the Philippine Badminton Association (PBAD) joined forces and officially launched AirBadminton at The Village Sports Club in Parañaque City Tuesday, Oct. 21.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lam, Concepcion seize joint Apo lead
On a day marked by shifting fortunes and hard-earned gains, James Ryan Lam and Fidel Concepcion carved out a pair of 70s to seize the joint lead midway through the P3.5 million ICTSI Apo Golf Classic here on Wednesday. Oct. 22.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Finally, a unified system for Luzon's Expressways
It’s about time the government launched a unified RFID system for our expressways.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ji Chang-wook wows fans in Manila
Korean actor Ji Chang-wook has definitely brought a ray of sunshine for his Filipino fans as he marked his third visit to Manila.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Paris prosecutor says stolen Louvre jewels worth an estimated $102 million
The Paris prosecutor said Tuesday that crown jewels stolen in a dramatic weekend Louvre heist were worth an estimated 88 million euros ($102 million), but that the monetary estimate doesn't include their historical value to France.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Thunderbelles, Chargers eye third wins
ZUS Coffee seeks to extend its strong start as it squares off with defending champion Creamline in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Thursday, Oct. 22.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Another Fil-Am actor shines in Hollywood
Pinoy pride in the US! Filipino-American Sam Morelos steals the scenes as Lexie, best friend of lead character Clara Grant (played by Mckenna Grace) in the movie adaptation of \"Regretting You,\" from the bestselling author Colleen Hoover and directed by Josh Boone (The Fault In Our Stars).
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Islamic finance gets P3-B floor
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is raising stakes for Islamic finance, requiring full-fledged Islamic banks to hold a minimum capital of P3 billion—matching universal banks—while allowing conventional banks to open an Islamic banking unit (IBU), provided they satisfy existing capital standards.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Corruption scandal, a big setback for PH ahead of ASEAN chairship - Concepcion
“It reflects so poorly on the Philippines,” he said in his speech during the 51st Philippine Business Conference & Expo (PBCE).
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hundreds stage protest outside Chinese Consulate
Hundreds of protesters trooped to the Chinese Consulate in Makati City on Wednesday, Oct. 22, to call for a stop to China's aggression toward Filipino fishermen and demanded the country to stop its unlawful incursions and environmental destruction in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), including the Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal).
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga axed as reservist
Cue in the sad cat meow sounds since it is now official: Cavite fourth district Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, more popularly known as “Congressmeow Kiko Barzaga” online, was officially removed from the reserve force of the Philippine Army (PA).
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fully digital IPOs arrive on GCash
GCash, the country’s largest mobile wallet, is moving to democratize access to stock market debuts by integrating the fully digital Initial Public Offering (IPO) subscription feature within its GStocks PH platform.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Voltai launches battery swap
Voltai, a startup under Aboitiz Power Corp.’s 1882 Energy Ventures, introduced the Philippines’ first large-scale battery swap ecosystem for electric two-wheeled vehicle fleets, aiming to reduce operational costs and emissions for logistics and delivery businesses.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Quezon City named as Most Business-Friendly LGU by PCCI
The Quezon City government was awarded as Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) award for the third consecutive year by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kai Stroem: The Rugby playmaker who builds
I first met Kai Stroem in 2023 at the Philippine Olympic Committee's Athlete Commission meeting. He was one of the early arrivalsquiet, grounded, approachable. I didn't know much about rugby then. There he was, present long before the lights and microphones, not trying to stand out, just doing the work. That moment stuck with me.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Motorcycle sales up 13% in first nine months ‘25
Motorcycles continue to be the transportation of choice for many Filipinos, with the country welcoming nearly a million and a half new motorcycles from January to September.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH discussing denial of entry of Filipino seafarers in US
The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. said that they are currently working with relevant agencies in the United States over the reported denial of entry to Filipino seafarers in the past months.
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