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Manila Bulletin
Chinese embassy, Pangilinan lock horns on rightful claims to EEZs
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Saturday, Jan. 3, lashed anew at Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan’s remark over the West Philippine Sea issue, saying that if the Philippines has the right to claim its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), so does China.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
PH wins silver in hockey tilt
Team Philippines got off to a strong start but eventually succumbed to host Hong Kong, 1-3, to settle for silver in the women’s U18 event of the Hong Kong Elite Youth International Ice Hockey Tournament at DB Ice Rink recently.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
P2.9 B in 2026 budget earmarked for mental well-being in schools
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Saturday, Jan. 3, that the enrolled 2026 budget measure has allotted P2.9 billion for the rollout of the School-Based Mental Health program as well as the creation of the Learner Wellness Division.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
The visit of the Magi
Gospel • Matthew 2:1-12
3 min |
January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Potential showdown
Quarterfinal clash looms between Eala, Venus Williams in Auckland
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Leo Consul comes home after his success in Indonesia
Sixteen years after leaving the Philippines to build a career in Indonesia, actor and host Leo Consul is coming back home in a bigger way.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Make time for health: Investing time in wellness is essential
The first Sunday of 2026, just before we start the first workweek of the new year, is a good moment to reflect on a truth — our health matters.
2 min |
January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Another look at Chevy Chase
Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might not be the most diplomatic of choices.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Sibling rivalries in PBA playoffs
The PBA Philippine Cup playoffs return to action for the new year with a pair of thrilling sibling rivalries set on Sunday, Jan. 4 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
No such thing as P2-M Christmas bonus for solons - Ridon
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has once again called out Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste over his alleged lies.
2 min |
January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Born to dance
My growth as a choreographer came after I started dancing professionally and working with different choreographers in shows like “Hamilton,” “West Side Story,” and “Wicked.”
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Winners at 2025 KBS Drama Awards
Korean stars Ahn Jae-wook and Uhm Ji-won took home the grand prize (“daesang”) at the 2025 KBS Drama Awards held on Dec. 31 in Seoul.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Firemen rescue yellow Labrador from icy pond on New Year's Day
A yellow Labrador out for a walk with his owner in Rhode Island had to be rescued by firefighters on New Year's Day after he wandered onto a thin layer of ice covering a pond and fell through the center.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship
It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Greece cuts student population at universities by half after long study breaks are abolished
More than 300,000 inactive university students have been removed from the rolls in Greece, cutting the country’s official student population by nearly half, authorities said Friday.
1 min |
January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Fajardo leads BPC race
Another year has arrived in the PBA, but little has changed when it comes to June Mar Fajardo's command of the league.
1 min |
January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
New Year, New Glow:
Start Fresh with Clean Beauty
2 min |
January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
UK's Queen Camilla campaigns against domestic violence
Britain 's Queen Camilla on Wednesday spoke publicly for the first time about her personal experience of indecent assault, saying that speaking out was one way she could use her royal platform to shine a light on the epidemic of violence against women.
2 min |
January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Zelenskyy names head of military intelligence as new chief of staff
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine's military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes as the US leads a diplomatic push to end Russia's nearly four-year-old invasion.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Benefits for teachers, uniformed personnel now uncertain under 2026 budget - solon
Fund (MPBF) and Pension and Gratuity Fund (PGF), both totalling P43.24 billion, into a new UA line item labeled “For Payment of Personnel Services Requirements”.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
GMA Network rolls out powerful stories and world-class entertainment in 2026
GMA Network, the country's leading media company, ushers in 2026 with a dynamic collection of fresh, original programs and must-watch movies.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Innovative tech for healthy urban life
The AI-powered robot will help revive the Pasig riverfront, the future site of the Contemporary Arts Center by Ayala Foundation
2 min |
January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
7 slang words parents should know
From 6-7 to rage bait, a quick guide to the words kids and teens are actually using today
2 min |
January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
To disenthrall, and my New Year wish
During his 2010 TED Talks of “Bring on the learning revolution,” the late Sir Ken Robinson, knighted in 2003 for services to the arts, brought up a speech that Abraham Lincoln had given to the US Congress in 1862.
4 min |
January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Fireworks-related injuries reach 655, most of them aged 19 yrs and below
Fireworks-related injuries across the country have reached 655 cases, with more than half of the victims aged 19 years old and younger, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Saturday, Jan. 3.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
BTS announces comeback
They're going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS' comeback has an official date.
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January 4,2026
Manila Bulletin
Logistics, energy deals coming in Q1-Consing
Sovereign wealth fund manager Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) is accelerating its entry into the logistics and energy sectors with two cornerstone deals expected to close in the first quarter of this year.
2 min |
January 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
IMF sees shrinking PH forex reserves
The Philippines' foreign exchange buffers are projected to enter a multiyear decline after hitting a peak in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a shift in the country's external liquidity position through the end of the decade.
1 min |
January 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Influx of six million holiday travelers begins
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are bracing for a surge of travelers returning to cities as post-holiday land and sea travels ramp up starting today, Jan. 3.
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January 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DOH: Fireworks-related injuries may exceed 500
Fireworks-related injuries nationwide may surge beyond 500 cases as the Department of Health (DOH) warned that more than 300 additional cases could still be added to the official tally amid delayed reporting.
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