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Manila Bulletin
Marcos backs 3% cap for unprogrammed funds
President Marcos supports the Department of Budget and Management's (DBM) proposal to lower the cap on unprogrammed appropriations (UAs) to three percent, Malacañang said.
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko calls on real estate sector to support housing agenda
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso urged on Thursday, Feb. 26, the real estate sector to support his administration’s goal of providing proper homes to low-income Manileños as part of his Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) agenda, alongside healthcare, education, and jobs.
1 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Chevrolet goes electric
New EV lineup now in the Philippines
3 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The Quezon kamote that lives rent-free in my mind
Folks who have been following my column through the years will know that I have a deep, almost obsessive love for sweetopotato.
3 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Brooches that whisper nature and feelings
Local jewelry brand Mjorian turns insects and tear patterns into statement accessories
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Chinabank posts record ’25 profit
Chinabanking Corp. (Chinabank), a member of the SM Group, reported that 2025 was another banner year, with core businesses boosting net income by 13 percent to a record P28 billion from the previous all-time high of P24.8 billion hit in 2024.
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Warriors tame Grizz
Balanced attack key in bounce-back win
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Big Q-School test at Splendido
A record 126 aspirants — an explosive mix of seasoned campaigners, former national standouts and a crack international contingent — gear up for a pressure-packed, four-day test of power, precision and poise as the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School fires off March 17 at Splendido Golf Club in Laurel, Batangas.
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Bank assets hit record 29.8T
The local banking system's total assets surged to a record P29.83 trillion at end-2025, driven by a resurgence in credit demand and stable funding conditions that enabled lenders to expand their balance sheets.
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Christian cheers Mark's brave move
OPM icon Christian Bautista remembers when his close friend and fellow artist Mark Bautista courageously came out as bisexual eight years ago.
2 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
'Until She Remembers': A thing of beauty, a joy forever
Brillante Mendoza steps out of his comfort zone, social realist cinema, to direct a romantic film that, in keeping with his radical, out-of-the-box reputation, challenges viewers by tackling a deeply moving story between two women in love.
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
MSMEs absorb US tariff
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines slashed their export prices more sharply than larger firms to cope with the 2025 United States (US) tariff increases, helping them stay in the US market despite rising competitive pressures, according to an economics working paper published by the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB).
2 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Scribes and Pharisees...
The basic element of “righteousness” (Hebrew sedakah, Greek dikaiosyne) is meeting a standard, that which is supposed to be.
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SM Supermalls welcomes home the Filipinas at SM Mall of Asia
A night of pride and victory with Filipinas 5 and the National Men's Under 23 Football Team
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Why night time economy keeps a city creative and alive
A city does not end at sunset.
3 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Romualdez files bill granting ₱3,500 monthly house rental subsidy to ISFs
Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) President Leyte first district Rep. Martin Romualdez is pushing for legislation granting a ₱3,500 monthly house rental subsidy to millions of homeless Filipinos officially dubbed informal settler families (ISFs).
2 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Romualdez files bill granting P3,500 monthly house rental subsidy to ISFs
Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) President Leyte first district Rep. Martin Romualdez is pushing for legislation granting a P3,500 monthly house rental subsidy to millions of homeless Filipinos officially dubbed informal settler families (ISFs).
2 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Jealous man triggers Intramuros blaze
The blind rage of a man who allegedly caught his wife with another man reportedly resulted in a massive fire that overwhelmed a residential area in Intramuros, Manila, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, leaving hundreds of families homeless and causing an estimated P1.5 million in damage.
1 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
What to know about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning
A Rhode Island college football player died from carbon monoxide poisoning after he tried to charge his phone in his car during a massive snow storm in a power outage.
2 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
US, Iran to hold third round of nuclear talks
Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, talks viewed as a last chance for diplomacy as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.
3 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Tigresses: 0-2 start a wake-up call
University of Santo Tomas finally steadied the ship after a tumultuous start to its UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball campaign.
1 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH eyes $10-B concessional loans
Aside from securing cheaper borrowings from Japan, the Philippines is looking to finalize bilateral financing deals with South Korea and France in 2026, bringing the total number of targeted concessional loan agreements to over $10 billion.
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Philippine dive spots earn ₱80.15 M at Paris Dive Show
A total of P80.15 million in sales leads was generated by Philippine dive destinations at the 2026 Paris Dive Show, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
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February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Cuba: 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country
Cuba's government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the US who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism.
2 min |
February 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gary V reflects
There's no doubt that Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano is guided by a deep and unwavering faith.
4 min |
February 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Drug war systematic, directed at the poor, victims' lawyers tell ICC
Lawyers representing the victims of former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte's war on illegal drugs revealed a brutal campaign, marked by impunity and utter disregard for the law, and generally directed at the most poor, marginalized, and vulnerable sector of society.
7 min |
February 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH pushes security, economic, social agenda as ASEAN chair for 2026
The Philippines has begun advancing key regional priorities as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2026, steering early high-level engagements focused on security cooperation, economic integration, and social development.
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February 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Lacson bats for broader estate tax amnesty
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has filed a bill seeking to enact a broader and more pragmatic Estate Tax Amnesty framework to unlock idle assets and boost revenues.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
EDSA part of history - Palace
Peaceful celebration marred by breaching of police barricade
5 min |
February 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Paris, the pole dancer
I got the chance to work with actress Ciara Sotto in some events in the past.
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