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Manila Bulletin
Taylor Swift: Showgirl in lights
AUDIOJUNKIE BY PUNCH LIWANAG
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Centeno in Seventh Heaven
Filipina cue artist grateful for World 10-Ball triumph
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fake news and cyber libel
BUSINESS OPTION WILMA I. MIRANDA
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ambassador Widjojo highlights economic, climate, and cultural cooperation
The Embassy of Indonesia in the Philippines welcomed members of the press to a media luncheon held on Sept. 30 at the Roma Salon of The Manila Hotel.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
You cleanse the outside
There is a saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.” It means that one should not judge someone or something based only on what one sees on the outside or only on what one perceives without knowing the full situation.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Meralco announces power rate hike for October
Following a reduction last month, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced an upward adjustment in its overall power rate for October, primarily driven by a higher generation charge.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Metro Manila 2050: The need for climate action now
If the nation’s premier metropolis stays on its current path, it risks becoming a cautionary tale of climate neglect by 2050 — unlivable, flood-prone, and bogged down by decades of short-term fixes.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP profit drops 17% at end-July
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported a ₱16 billion decline in net profit in the first seven months of the year, as single-digit drop in expenses was outweighed by the doubledigit fall in revenues.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA seeks FAO aid for agri overhaul
The Philippines is asking the assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to help address 27 years of developmental gaps in the country's agriculture sector, fueled by the government's funding shortfalls, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Switzerland tourism showcases 'Travel Better' in Manila
The high-level delegation from Switzerland Tourism, led by CEO Martin Nydegger, recently visited Manila for a series of events aimed at strengthening ties with the Philippine travel industry and promoting Switzerland as a sustainable, year-round destination for Filipino travelers.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ateneo de Manila University honors Italian master Salvatore Cascone
Ateneo de manila University, in collaboration with its cultural and academic institutions, inaugurated \"The Madonnas of Salvatore Cascone: An Exhibition of Sacred Art\" on Sept. 29, 2025. The launch took place at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception in Gonzaga Hall, setting a solemn and contemplative atmosphere for the exhibit's opening.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, Croatia agree to deepen relations
The Philippines and Croatia agreed to expand and strengthen their relations across a range of sectors, including labor, defense, and trade, as Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman held a bilateral meeting on Monday, Oct. 13.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Zamora calls for whole-of-nation approach in preparing for 'The Big One,' other disasters
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora urged all local governments in the country to prepare for disasters and calamities as the country continues to experience strong earthquakes in succession in the past weeks.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pasig River revival gains UN award for sustainable urban development
The Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli (PBBM) Project, a flagship initiative of President Marcos has received international recognition after the United Nations named it one of the recipients of the 2025 Asian Townscape Award for excellence in urban design and sustainable development.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 Ilonggo military generals honored
Three Ilonggo military generals were honored by the Iloilo provincial government on Monday, Oct. 13.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
OMB’s mandate: Reestablish government’s moral authority
The appointment of former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman comes at a time when public outrage has reached a boiling point over revelations of massive graft in public works projects.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Davao City cop arrested for drugs, extortion
A police officer assigned to the First Davao City Mobile Force Company was arrested in an entrapment operation on Friday afternoon, Oct. 10, for alleged involvement in illegal drug activities and extortion.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Disgusting' third team
Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin did not hold back and criticized what he referred as a \"third team\" during their classic UAAP match that ended in triple overtime against University of Santo Tomas in Season 88 men's basketball tournament at the Blue Eagle Gym over the weekend.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Free funeral services for poor Filipinos now a law
The bill providing free funeral services to indigent Filipino families has officially lapsed into law without the signature of President Marcos, Malacañang confirmed Monday, Oct. 13.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No IPO plan for Bounty Fresh
Bounty Fresh Group Holdings Inc. is shelving its initial public offering (IPO) plans to focus on strengthening its operations and building resilience in anticipation of a potential rise in future poultry consumption.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Majority of Filipinos say FPRRD should be held liable for drug war killings
A majority of Filipinos agrees that former President Rodrigo Duterte should be held accountable before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the thousands of deaths linked to his administration's anti-illegal drugs campaign, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy and released on Monday, October 13.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Slash high electricity cost
The Philippines has the highest electricity cost in Southeast Asia after Singapore at USD 0.18/kwh. This is a huge burden on all Filipinos and is a major deterrent to foreign investment, other than peace and order, political stability and cost of doing business, including corruption.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Taal, Kanlaon volcanoes restive
Taal Volcano and Kanlaon Volcano are acting up anew, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Oil prices set for mixed movement
Diesel users get a brief reprieve from rising prices this week, but gasoline is set to continue its upward climb.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
More BSP easing seen this year
Foreign banks expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to follow its surprise rate cut in October with another quarter-point reduction, pointing to slowing global growth and the need for earlier easing to cushion the pullback in spending.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Nartatez orders in-depth probe of NIA whistleblower's murder
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is conducting a thorough investigation into the killing of a former legal researcher of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Region 10 who had exposed anomalies in the agency before he was gunned down in Cagayan de Oro City on Oct. 10.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump arrives in Israel to tout a ceasefire he believes could foster lasting Middle East peace
President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, an agreement that he declared had effectively ended the war and opened the door to building a durable peace in the Middle East.
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October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
International aid pours in for quake victims in Davao Oriental, Cebu
In the wake of the multiple earthquakes that hit the Philippines in a span of two weeks, the international community came together to offer help and assistance for the government and the victims left devastated by the disasters.
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October 13, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The Marianas Web: When love online turns deadly
I walked into The Marianas Web expecting a modest indie thriller, maybe even a slow burn.
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October 13, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos: Gov't must 'take a serious look' at waste-to-energy solutions
President Marcos said the government must give serious consideration to adopting modern waste-to-energy technologies, starting in Metro Manila, to address the worsening garbage and flooding problems in the capital region.
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