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Manila Bulletin
Brace for more heavy rains, flooding due to 'habagat'
Heavy to intense rains (100-200 millimeters) are expected in Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro as a lowpressure area (LPA) has formed east of Luzon, while the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to bring persistent rains across large parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, July 21.
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July 22 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palace suspends work in gov't, classes
Work in government and classes at all levels in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have been suspended due to the continuous rain brought by southwest monsoon.
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July 22 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOF eyes for 50-bps rate cuts by year-end
Citing still favorable inflation data, president Marcos' chief economic manager said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) could proceed with delivering two quarter-point cuts in the key interest rate by year-end, even if the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) decides to pause its easing cycle.
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July 22 2025
Manila Bulletin
Security, trade ties top Marcos-Trump talks
President Marcos has arrived in Washington, DC, to begin a three-day official visit centered on strengthening the Philippines' strategic alliance with the United States and pressing for progress on trade, investment, and security cooperation.
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July 22 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't plans to sell P200B retail bonds
While short-dated treasury bills (Tbills) will still be offered from July to September, the national government will also issue long-term retail debt instruments amounting to around P200 billion within the third quarter of 2025.
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July 22 2025
Manila Bulletin
Security preparations in full swing for PBBM's 4th SONA
Security preparations are now in full swing for the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos on July 28, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday, July 21.
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July 22 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pacquiao-Barrios fight ends in draw
Manny Pacquiao is no stranger on the big stage and by nature thrives under the spotlight.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOE eyes new process to reopen idle RE projs
The Department of Energy (DOE) is considering a stricter but more streamlined mechanism to reopen terminated service contracts for renewable energy (RE) projects
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Alex Eala's homecoming: A champion's return to her roots
A After a whirlwind season that saw her break barriers on the global tennis stage, Alex Eala returned home to the Philippines—not just as a world-ranked athlete, but as a beacon of hope and pride for a nation hungry for sporting heroes.return to her roots
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
FL visits distressed OFWs in Riyadh shelters
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos shared emotional moments from her working visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after meeting Filipino mothers and distressed women staying in shelters.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 die due to 'Crising' onslaught
PAGASA warns of more rains, new weather disturbance this week
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos flies to US; will push for stronger economic ties with Trump
President Marcos has left Manila for Washington in an attempt to engage United States President Donald Trump in trade talks as global tariffs loom.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov’t revenue shows mixed results—DOF
Halfway through fiscal year (FY) 2025, the government’s revenue performance is showing mixed results, as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is seen to meet its target while the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is projected to fall short—a familiar scene from history.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
What the Parents Welfare Act is, and isn't
Like many of us, Filipinos, I loved my parents dearly and unequivocally. I never left them in their old age, nor on their sickbed, and I supported them until they breathed their last.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara not in favor of online gambling
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Saturday, July 19, that she was against online gambling, citing its negative impact on minors and families.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Escudero to remain as Senate president - Estrada
For Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, there's no doubt that Senator Francis \"Chiz\" Escudero will remain as Senate president in the 20th Congress.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
OPM Con 2025 receives tremendous praise as history-making music event
The Philippine Arena, undeniably the world’s largest indoor entertainment venue, became the stage for one of the most spectacular nights in Filipino music history last July 5.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Avaricio, Singson lead Valley hunt
Chanelle Avaricio and Mafy Singson, both coming off contrasting but equally compelling triumphs in recent Ladies Philippine Golf Tour events, brace for a potential marquee showdown when the ICTSI Valley Golf Challenge fires off Tuesday, July 22, at the South course of the Valley Golf and Country Club in Antipolo.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
SEC: Don't fall for task scams
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to the public, especially job hunters, to watch out against job offer scams that aim to defraud the public through the use of a “tasking and recharging scheme.”
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pacquiao-Barrios fight ends in draw
The American crown holder safely evaded the Filipino boxing legend's onslaught to retain his World Boxing Council welterweight title via majority draw on Saturday night (Sunday, July 20 in Manila) before a mammoth gathering at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fil-Am Hoey, Gerard share lead
Ryan Gerard holed a 20-foot flop shot for birdie on the final hole for a share of the lead with Rico Hoey on Saturday, July 19, in the Barracuda Championship, the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Charting the future of inclusive finance
On July 30-31, the Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI) will convene its Annual Conference at Century Park Hotel, Manila, under the theme \"Microfinance and Sustainable Finance for the Poor.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
We wish to see a sign from you
Jesus has done wondrous acts in the sight of people, among them the scribes and the Pharisees.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 rescued as boat capsizes in Palawan
A fishing boat capsized off El Nido, Palawan due to heavy rains and big waves caused by Tropical Storm \"Crising\" on Saturday, July 19.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
For HP, the future of work is Al with human-centric innovations
HP presented its AI-powered solutions during HP Day.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kidapawan family finally receives balikbayan boxes from Kuwait which went missing for 3 yrs
A mother in Kidapawan City may have all but given up on being able to receive two “balikbayan” boxes from Kuwait that her overseas Filipino worker (OFW) child had sent their family three years back, conceding that these may have all been lost.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
'DFA reaches out to China to change safety warning on studying in PH'
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Sunday, July 20, that it hopes the Chinese Ministry of Education can correct the adverse advisory it issued to Chinese students against studying in the Philippines.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
BOL@7: Building on the gains of peace
Six years ago, my team and I were on our way to attend a townhall meeting in a municipality in Maguindanao. It was perhaps the third area we had visited that day to rally the public's support for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL).
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
YouTube declares war on Al-generated junk- Here's what Filipino creators need to know
Ever clicked on a YouTube video expecting something fresh and creative, only to be greeted by a monotone voice reading a script you swear you've heard a hundred times before? You're not imagining it, and you're not alone in hating this trend. For the past year, YouTube has been flooded with what many now call 'AI slop' - videos churned out by bots with little thought or originality.
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July 21 2025
Manila Bulletin
New momentum for PPPs in infrastructure development
The recent greenlighting by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) component of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement is a promising signal that the country is once again embracing a proven pathway to fast-track infrastructure development.
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