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Manila Bulletin
Gold lifts PH reserves to 1-yr. high
Driven by record-high gold reserves and the central bank's investment income, the Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR)—the country’s stock of United States (US) dollars and other foreign currencies—climbed to their highest level in a year, the strongest since October 2024.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Death toll in Indonesian school collapse rises to 61 as more bodies are recovered
Indonesian crews recovered a dozen bodies Monday as they searched for young people missing after a prayer hall at an Islamic boarding school collapsed last week, bringing the death toll to 61.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Youth activism: Rekindling civic conscience
The rising tide of youth indignation and civil society activism in response to recent corruption scandals marks a turning point in the nation's quest for higher ethical standards among those entrusted with governance.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Experts warn of RSV's threat to infants, elderly
Health experts have raised the alarm over the increasing threat of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a highly contagious but often overlooked respiratory illness that severely affects infants and older adults, urging stronger awareness and preventive action in the Philippines.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Global uncertainty dents export outlook
Due to lingering global trade uncertainty, coupled with the Philippines' weaker competitiveness, the Marcos administration's economic team has cautioned that the country's goods exports could face significant pressure this year.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Give ICI a chance; many suspects likely guilty
THE SIT DOWN WITH PRESIDENT MARCOS:
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gen X CD hoarder
I recently went to an Annual Autumn sale hosted by the local library, and my focus was on a particular format.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lacson resigns
Some senators' disapproval of Blue Ribbon's direction cited
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Leave my pen under the rubble
Student journalist reminds us of the vital role of truth-tellers
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope expresses solidarity with Filipinos affected by 6.9 quake
Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims and communities devastated by the powerful earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces on Sept. 30.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Upgrade or risk being 'trapped' in legacy chips
The Philippines must attract fresh investments to upgrade and diversify its semiconductor industry in order to meet the growing demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI), as the sector is poised to bear the brunt of potential tariff impositions by the United States (US), according to think tank Oxford Economics.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Instituto Cervantes' Pelicula Spanish film festival returns to Makati
The much-anticipated Pelicula> Pelikula Spanish Film Festival is set to return to Makati from Oct. 10 to 16, 2025, celebrating its 24th edition at the Ayala Triangle Gardens and Power Plant Mall.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
THE SIT DOWN WITH PRESIDENT MARCOS: Give ICI a chance; many suspects likely guilty
President Marcos expressed belief that many suspects in the large-scale anomalies in public works spending, particularly flood control projects, are likely guilty but emphasized that the state must present strong legal cases.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
All eyes on Belen
Top PVL pick takes spotlight as Capital1 battles Choco Mucho
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
2 new sports in UCAL Season 8
Aimed at broadening and strengthening the organization, the PG Flex-Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) is set to introduce two new sports in its eighth season, officially kicking off on Oct. 9.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Storm Halong unlikely to enter PAR, affect PH weather
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Oct. 6, that a severe tropical storm with the international name “Halong” will not likely enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), and will not have any direct impact on the country’s weather.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Help yourselves, help the country
Health care is expensive everywhere you go. But in most well-developed countries, health care is subsidized and available to all, regardless of social status. Not so in the Philippines.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Reyes, Austria in close fight
It's a two-way fight between Chot Reyes and Leo Austria for the Baby Dalupan Coach of the Year trophy as the PBA Press Corps holds its annual Awards Night next week at the Novotel Manila.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ICTSI pours funds into Subic terminals
R azon-led International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), through its subsidiaries, will invest over $130 million in Subic Bay International Terminals after securing fresh extensions to its concession agreements, allowing the global port operator to manage the facilities until 2058.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US healthcare giant opens Manila global services hub
United States-based (US) healthcare giant Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is expanding its operations in the Philippines with the opening of a new office aimed at scaling up the delivery of its global business services (GBS).
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Korea Travel Fiesta 2025: A winter wonderland experience for Filipinos
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) brought the magic of a Korean winter to life at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall with the Korea Travel Fiesta 2025.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Australia envoy shares food crawl experiences in PH
Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown expressed his deep appreciation for Filipino food as he goes around the city and nearby provinces to sample popular Pinoy fare.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PNP: Focus crimes across PH down by 13.82%
Focus crimes in the country went down by 13.82 percent in the past three months since July, with the Philippine National Police (PNP) attributing it to crime deterrence intervention and high crime solution efficiency.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
P11-M smuggled cigarettes recovered
A 42-year-old truck driver and his helper were arrested and smuggled cigarettes worth P11.1 million were seized in Barangay Talaban, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, Oct. 4.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Public school mentors get PIK each as incentive on World Teachers' Day
President Marcos has announced that every public school teacher will be getting P1,000 each as incentive to mark World Teachers' Day, and in recognition of their efforts and sacrifices.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Senior HS tech-voc program gets huge boost from DepEd-TESDA tie-up
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance the quality of technical-vocational education offered under the Senior High School (SHS) program.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pangasinan town open to hosting nuclear power plant
Town officials here have expressed openness to hosting a nuclear power plant, welcoming the recent enactment of Republic Act 12305 or the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (PhilAtom Law), which ensures the safe and responsible use of nuclear energy in the country.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The better part
The Gospel episode tells us of Jesus visiting the house of his friends: Martha, Mary, and Lazarus.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lino Cayetano backs brother on call for resignation, snap election: No Cayetano should run in 2028
Former Taguig mayor Lino Cayetano is supporting the call of his brother, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, for elected officials to resign and for the holding of a snap election but said it should start at the local level in the city.
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October 7, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Escobar ecstatic
One-and-done Dominic Escobar was candid about his first experience of the Ateneo-De La Salle rivalry game: it was electrifying and it was something he never experienced before.
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