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Manila Bulletin
5 million witness Sinulog Grand Parade in Cebu City
More than five million people witnessed the Sinulog Grand Parade here on Sunday, Jan. 18.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ChatGPT’s free ride is ending
OpenAl says it will soon start showing advertisements to ChatGPT users who aren't paying for a premium version of the chatbot.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Reclamation, dredging activities continue in Manila Bay – fishers
projects, alleging that operations continue in several parts of Manila Bay.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
IMF downgrades PH growth outlook
Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) reduced its economic growth forecasts for the Philippines through 2027, citing governance concerns and climate-related disruptions that have begun to weigh on the country’s recovery.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Reclamation, dredging activities continue in Manila Bay - fishers
Fishers on Monday, Jan. 19, accused the government of carrying out what they branded as a “fake rehabilitation” of Manila Bay, pointing out that large-scale reclamation and dredging projects continue to destroy marine ecosystems and livelihoods.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Bonoan charged with plunder as Jinggoy's co-respondent; trial for Zaldy Co
Plunder charges were filed against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel M. Bonoan by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before the Department of Justice (DOJ) over the \"anomalous\" flood control projects.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PAL passengers turn layovers into adventures through DOT tours
Foreign travelers with long layovers in Manila can now transform wait time at the airport into curated city experiences aboard the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Transit Tours in partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL).
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PBBM respects impeachment process – PCO
Malacañang said President Marcos respects the filing of an impeachment complaint against him at the House of Representatives, stressing that such action is part of the democratic process under the Constitution.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Josh Groban recalls first PH concert: I was a little bit nervous
Award-winning singer and songwriter Josh Groban is thrilled to return to the Philippine stage for his upcoming \"Gems World Tour\" concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Feb. 18.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Debt payments ease as principal costs dive
The Philippine external debt service burden (DSB) declined by more than a fifth to $11.02 billion as of end-October 2025, from $14.3 billion in the same period in 2024, due to declines in both principal and interest payments.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Unused DPWH funds to settle CARS dues
The government will lean on unused funds from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and savings from last year’s national budget to settle its obligations to investors under the recently vetoed automotive incentive program.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Half of world's workers stuck in informal jobs
Global unemployment will hold at historically low levels through 2026, yet a swelling tide of informal labor and “working poverty” threatens to undermine gains in the post-pandemic era, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO).
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
New gas field found east of Malampaya
It contains 98 billion cubic feet of natural gas – Marcos
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
BLACKPINK set for comeback with new album
K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will be returning to the music scene with the release of their third mini-album “Deadline” on Feb. 27.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Albay public safety office closely monitoring volcano
The Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) continues to closely monitor the activity of Mayon Volcano amid the current new moon, citing scientific studies that suggest lunar and solar gravitational forces can act as possible triggers for volcanic activity under certain conditions.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The fear of becoming useless in an AI-driven workplace
Remember that old adage that says “a jack of all trades is a master of none?”
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
EU envoys support growth in Northern Mindanao
A high-level delegation from the European Union recently visited Northern Mindanao to deepen diplomatic ties, assess ongoing development projects, and explore new opportunities for collaboration in the region.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
On becoming a student-athlete
A learner's journey toward pursuing study and sports
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DepEd front-loading reforms in Kindergarten to Gr 3 curriculums
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, January 19, acknowledged a deepening learning crisis in Philippine schools, and said it was accelerating early-grade reforms after data from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) showed that student proficiency drops to near zero by Senior High School (SHS).
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Birds of a feather, rock together
AUDIOJUNKIE BY PUNCH LIWANAG
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko on leadership: 'Sometimes, you have to take the bullet'
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso reminded city government workers to serve the people with dignity and respect on Monday, Jan. 19, even to the point of “taking the bullet” in the name of public service.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
If we can build ships, we can manufacture more things
I would like to congratulate Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) for the launch of the first Kamsarmax bulk carrier ship.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Europe's new entry/exit system
The European Union is introducing the Entry/Exit System (EES) to modernize border checks across the Schengen Area, making travel faster, safer and more efficient.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
MGen: SPNEC not liable for P24-B renewable energy fine
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) said SP New Energy Corp. is not liable for penalties tied to the recent government crackdown on idle renewable energy contracts, distancing its subsidiary from a multibillion-peso fine levied against its previous management.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH-Japan people-to-people relations are 'woven in trust'
As the Philippines and Japan jointly mark 70 years of what both nations aptly describe as “relations woven in trust,” the signing of the Access and Servicing Agreement (ACSA) stands out as a milestone that both reflects the depth of the partnership and signals its strategic direction for the decades ahead.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PNP warns public against fake footwear, other equipment flooding the market
The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged consumers to remain vigilant when purchasing goods online and to report defective or counterfeit products following two separate operations that resulted in the confiscation of around P202 million worth of fake footwear and equipment.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Inside Binondo's hidden journaling havens
In the world's oldest Chinatown, three hole-in-the-wall shops prove that the best journaling supplies are often found where history lives
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Garbage fee hike based on actual waste output per industry – Manila City Council
The Manila City Council clarified that the increase in garbage collection fees under Ordinance No. 9151 is computed based on the actual volume of waste generated by each business industry, stressing that establishments producing more garbage are charged higher rates.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SEC fast-tracks corporate filings
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to accelerate corporate filings, issuing new rules that slash processing times for companies seeking to amend their governing documents.
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January 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayon unrest continues
Mayon Volcano recorded sustained high activity over a 24-hour period, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recording dozens of pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) and hundreds of rockfall events while Alert Level 3 remains in effect.
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