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Manila Bulletin - April 1, 2025

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出版社: Manila-Bulletin-Publishing-Company

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言語: English

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Manila Bulletin is the Philippines’ Leading Newspaper. Manila Bulletin newspaper delivers latest news coverage on politics, business, economy, technology, and culture. As one of the most trusted newspapers in the Philippines, it provides in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates on national and international events. From the latest government policies to financial insights, entertainment, and lifestyle trends, Manila Bulletin keeps you informed and engaged with stories that matter.

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Ensure structures are ready for ‘The Big One’

VP Sara to ICC: Present proof of 30,000 drug war deaths

Vice President Sara Duterte wants the names of the alleged 30,000 victims under her father's bloody \"drug war\" that left thousands of deaths due to extrajudicial killings.

3 mins

Gov't to help Filipinos arrested in Qatar for holding protest rally

Malacañang said the government will help the 20 Filipinos who were arrested in Qatar for supposedly holding an unauthorized political demonstration on Friday, March 28, as it assured the public that the administration will not forsake any Filipino needing assistance abroad.

2 mins

Eid'l-Fitr: Marcos calls for compassion, unity; VP Duterte wishes for peace, enlightenment

President Marcos called for compassion and unity, while Vice President Sara Duterte wished for peace, enlightenment, and happiness as the country's top leaders joined the Muslim community in celebrating Eid'l Fitr, or the Festival of Breaking the Fast. In his message, the President described the occasion as a \"time of dignified worship, deep reflection, and solemn prayer.\"

2 mins

Ensure structures are ready for 'The Big One'

Infrastructure quake-proofing weakest link in preparation – OCD

5 mins

Antipolo road rage shooter to face frustrated homicide, gun ban violations

Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) director Col. Felipe Maraggun on Monday, March 21, said charges of frustrated homicide, violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, as well as the election gun ban will be filed against the 28-year-old businessman who shot four persons during a road rage incident in Antipolo City on Sunday, March 30.

1 mins

Makati City OKs lower real property tax rates — Mayor Abby

The Makati City government has approved a landmark ordinance that will lower existing real property tax rates on all classes of land in the city effective Jan. 1, 2025, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay announced on Monday, March 31.

2 mins

Gov’t vows to review hunger data, address any gaps

Malacañang said it would review the government’s data on hunger rates following a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey that showed an increase in the number of Filipinos experiencing hunger.

2 mins

Most Filipinos believe women in politics more likely to advocate social issues - SWS

A Stratbase-com missioned Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from March 20 to 20 found that 74 percent of adult Filipinos believe women in politics are more inclined to advocate for social issues like education and healthcare.

1 mins

Housing program contractors backing out due to low profit

Some contractors have withdrawn from the administration’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) program due to low profit margins, causing delays in the construction of houses for Filipinos, Malacañang revealed.

1 mins

Third petition challenging 2025 national budget filed before Supreme Court

A third petition alleging unconstitutional provisions in the 2025 National General Appropriations Act (GAA) has been filed before the Supreme Court (SC).

1 mins

File charges vs candidates illegally using their songs in campaign, Comelec tells musicians

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged artists and musicians on Monday, March 31, to file formal complaints against those who use their songs in campaign without their permission.

1 mins

Do you want to be well?

In John’s Gospel, the signs refer to the miracles performed by Jesus.

2 mins

Eid’l Fitr: A celebration of faith and community

For many Filipinos, Eid'l Fitr is just one of the national nonworking holidays they enjoy.

3 mins

Eid’l Fitr: Faith, unity and resilience

As the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan, Filipino Muslims across the nation join the global Islamic community in celebrating Eid’l Fitr.

2 mins

Interesting times in Mindanao

Having traveled to many cities in Mindanao over the last two weeks, the unprecedented events surrounding former President Rodrigo Duterte and the International Criminal Court as well as the responses to these, reveal that the influence of the former president Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines is deeper and stronger than expected. What this means for the elections in May and the developments in the coming years is worth examining.

2 mins

Telecommunications outage and outrage

Many of us spend a lot of time on their gadgets-phones, laptops, or desktops, for communication, entertainment, information, news and most importantly, for a living, since a lot of us work online from home.

3 mins

DOLE: AI adoption must empower workers, not displace jobs

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has underscored the need for a responsible approach to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in workplaces to equip Filipino workers with the necessary skills to remain competitive without facing job displacement.

1 mins

Group urges DepEd to implement ‘teacher-friendly’ reforms in 2025-2026 school calendar

Citing concerns over heavy workloads, inadequate rest periods, and extreme weather conditions, a teachers’ group has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement “teacher-friendly” reforms in the 2025-2026 school calendar.

2 mins

Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan on Sunday an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new “war-fighting headquarters.”

2 mins

7.0 earthquake causes slight damage in Tonga, tsunami evacuations

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga early Monday morning, causing slight damage and brief evacuations before the threat of a tsunami hitting the Pacific island country passed.

1 mins

Trump finds fault with both Putin and Zelenskyy; tries to push for deal to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump lashed out at both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, expressing frustration with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders as he struggles to forge a truce to end the war.

2 mins

South Korean police plan to question man on suspicion of accidentally starting wildfire

South Korean police plan to question a 56-year old man on suspicion of starting at least one of the wildfires that recently devastated the country’s southern regions, killing 30 people and burning more than 119,000 acres of land.

1 mins

Cargo vessel catches fire in Batangas

ASUGBU, Batangas - A cargo vessel caught fire in the sea of Limbones Island here before dawn on Sunday, March 30.

1 mins

21-year-old student bags Lin-ay sang Negros crown

BACOLOD CITY - A 21-year-old business administration student from Victorias City, Negros Occidental was crowned Lin-ay sang Negros 2025 on Friday, March 28.

1 mins

Sandiganbayan admits evidence of ex-mayors in their graft cases

The Sandiganbayan has ordered the admission of the pieces of evidence presented by former Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Zuriel S. Zaragoza and his father, Edgardo Zaragoza, in their cases for graft and malversation of public funds.

2 mins

Bacolod bets kick off campaign

BACOLOD CITY - Thousands of supporters gathered as local candidates kicked off their campaign on March 28.

1 mins

4 rescued after banca sinks in Quezon

MAUBAN, Quezon — A 23-year-old laborer drowned and four individuals were rescued after their banca sank in Barangay Santa Lucia here on Sunday, March 30.

1 mins

PDEA probing source of P816-M shabu

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is determining the source of the 120 kilos of suspected shabu valued at P816 million intercepted here from a driver on March 21.

1 mins

Ex-gang leader, 3 pals caught in gun buy-bust

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Police arrested the former leader of the notorious Pascual Criminal Group and three companions during a firearms buy-bust operation in Concepcion, Tarlac on Saturday night, March 29.

1 mins

Filipinos in Myanmar may request for repatriation after quake – DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, March 31, said Filipinos in Myanmar may request for repatriation after the massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked the Southeast Asian country and neighboring Thailand.

1 mins

Belangel delivers

SJ Belangel and Jeonju Seog-Woo survived in a wild finish as the Daegu KOGAS Pegasus slipped past the Seoul SK Knights, 75-74, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Sunday, March 30.

1 mins

Lesson learned for Lady Bulldogs

For Alyssa Solomon, National University’s striving five-set loss to University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball served as their wake-up call to gather their senses and regain their winning form.

1 mins

Wild skirmish

Five players, two coaches ejected in Pistons-Timberwolves game

2 mins

Jungolfers ready

Jung B. Belangel and Jeonju Seong-Woo Kim survived in a wild finish at the Daegu KOGAS Pegasus slipped past the Seoul SK Knights, 75-74, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Sunday, March 30.

1 mins

PH cagebelles finish fourth

A shorthanded Gilas Pilipinas women’s team put up a brave stand in the knockout stage of the WABA Asia Cup before settling for fourth place following back-to-back losses to Japan in the semis and China in the battle for third on Sunday, March 30.

1 mins

Another big blow

SBP confirms Brownlee receives ‘notice of adverse analytical finding’

1 mins

Angels, Chargers go for clinchers

Stakes are high in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference semifinals as Petro Gazz and Akari gun for championship berths on Tuesday, April 1, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

1 mins

Oil prices up again

It’s another stressful week at the pumps, as oil prices rise by over P1 again.

1 mins

Golden MV profit surges to P1T

Golden MV Holdings Inc., the deathcare and property development business of billionaire Manuel B. Villar, saw its profit surge to P999.72 billion last year, up from P1.46 billion in 2023, as its assets in Villar City appreciated by P1.33 trillion.

1 mins

US tariffs threaten PH exporters

With the United States (US) being the Philippines’ top export destination at the start of 2025, Moody’s Analytics said the tariffs that US President Donald Trump plans to impose on cross-border goods may hurt exporters.

1 mins

French Film Festival - ‘Feminist!’ goes to Cebu

The French Film Festival in Manila is the annual rendezvous of the local cinephiles.

2 mins

Swiss Embassy celebrates French Language Day with ‘Moka’ film screening

In celebration of French Language Day, the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, in partnership with Alliance Française de Manille, hosted a special screening of the award-winning Franco-Swiss film “Moka” by Frédéric Mermoud. Held on March 17 at the multipurpose hall of the Alliance Française de Manille, the film screening was followed by a cocktail reception.

1 mins

Norway and Sulong Peace Inc. strengthen peace and security efforts in Negros

The Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE) in Manila, in partnership with Sulong Peace Inc. (SPI), conducted a field visit to Negros Island from March 10 to 12, reaffirming Norway’s commitment to peace building, security cooperation, and participatory governance.

1 mins

PT&T eyes PSE comeback

Telecommunications provider Philippine Telegraph and Telephone (PT&T) Corp. is eager to resume trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) within the first half of the year as it nears regulatory approval.

1 mins

FCDU loans inch up to $16B

Loans issued by foreign currency deposit units (FCDU) of banks increased modestly to $15.8 billion as of end-December 2024, as disbursements exceeded principal repayments, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

1 mins

ACEN secures P34B loan for Quezon wind

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. announced that its subsidiaries, ACEN Global Development Group Inc. and GIGA ACE 6 (GA6), have secured an omnibus loan and security agreement (OLSA) for the Quezon North wind project.

1 mins

Balikbayan PH retirement dream

In my youth, many of my peers and relatives had the SCAN American dream of migrating to the land of milk and honey. Several of them took the chance and found material prosperity practicing their chosen profession, as nurse, accountants, teachers, engineers, and so on. They were able to afford a lifestyle that would not have been possible had they stay put in the country.

3 mins

PH net foreign liability down to $66B in 2024

The Philippines ended 2024 with a lower net international position (IIP) of $65.5-billion net external liability, as foreign investments in the country declined faster than its assets abroad.

2 mins

Alden Richards to fulfill dad’s dream of becoming pilot

Don’t look now, but award-winning Kapuso star Alden Richards could soon be taking to the skies as a pilot.

2 mins

Ariana Grande, Viva Music: In the zone

I don’t think I’ve covered Ariana Grande enough. So, I’m setting it right and dedicating this week to the high-flying Ariana Grande.

2 mins

'A Working Man' takes No. 1 at US box office

In an un-expected upset, the Jason Statham thriller “A Working Man” took No. 1 at the box office, besting the rapidly declining “Snow White,” according to studio estimates Sunday.