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Manila Bulletin
Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open
The world’s maritime nations preserved a plan to adopt the first global carbon fee on shipping, as they agreed to keep working on it in the fall and adjourned their meeting Friday.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How 'Star Wars' was almost never made
A look back on how the sci-fi franchise won fans' hearts
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gun ban for ASEAN Summit in Lapu-Lapu City starts May 4
A province-wide gun ban will be enforced as part of the strict security measures that will be enforced for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders' Summit on May 7 and 8 in Lapu-Lapu City.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sy pursues reclamation, pauses Uy's asset sales
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the conglomerate controlled by the Philippines’ wealthiest family, is pushing ahead with a multi-billion-dollar reclamation project despite geopolitical headwinds in the Middle East, even as its banking unit opts for a “wait-and-see” approach on liquidating assets seized from embattled tycoon Dennis Uy.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Abra cop killed, partner, child hurt in car crash
A police corporal assigned to this province was killed and his partner and their child were injured after their pickup truck crashed into a tree on Thursday afternoon in Barangay Pamutic, Pidigan, Abra.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How JBL is redefining 80 years of sound from Hollywood to the global stage
Eighty years is a massive milestone in the tech world.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Season of waiting
After the rush of deadlines fades, what remains is a tender, unfamiliar freedom and an unknown future
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Roadmap to decent jobs: Balancing hopes with realities
The annual observance of Labor Day last week once again brought to the fore the urgent concerns of Filipino workers.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH, Japan tanks fire first combined salvos in Tarlac live-fire drill
The Philippine Army (PA) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conducted their first combined live-fire exercise during Exercise Salaknib 2026 at the lahar fields of Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base in Capas, Tarlac, the PA disclosed on Sunday, May 3.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Charred remains of man found in Iloilo
Police are looking at the possibility that the man whose charred body was found in Pavia town, Iloilo province burned himself to death.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ayala's ACEN weighing pivot to nuclear energy
ACEN Corp. is weighing a pivot toward nuclear energy as it navigates the high costs of battery storage and the growing demand for reliable, around-the-clock power.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
What to order at Michelin-recognized Mak’s Noodle
The famous Hong Kong noodle house opens its second store at SM Mall of Asia
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Co-creator of Punisher dies at 73
Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel and DC, including the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics, has died. He was 73.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DND chief rejects peace talks with Reds
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., on Saturday, May 2, rejected calls for renewed peace negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), characterizing the group's activities as criminal acts rather than a political struggle.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos to scholars: Study well
President Marcos has urged student-beneficiaries of the government's scholarship program to take their studies seriously, emphasizing that education was a lifelong asset.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Off-cycle rate hike likely in May—DBS
Singapore-based DBS Bank Ltd. sees the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) potentially calling another off-cycle policy meeting in May, where an interest rate hike may now be on the table, as war-driven pressures continue to weigh on the peso and raise the risk of elevated consumer prices staying beyond the comfort range.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DMW: 1,300 Filipino seafarers safely cross Strait of Hormuz
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday, May 2, that around 1,300 Filipino seafarers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz while 14 others are still attempting to traverse the waterway amid the ongoing ceasefire in the Middle East crisis.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara's camp confirms it will participate in possible Senate impeachment trial
The legal team of Sara Duterte has confirmed it will “definitely participate” in a potential Senate impeachment trial, even as it continues to challenge the legality of the proceedings before the Supreme Court.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
US court blocks mailing of abortion pill
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abor- tion in the US by blocking mailing of mifepristone prescriptions.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in 6-12 months
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6-12 months, the Pentagon said Friday.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The way, the truth, and the life
Catholics use many titles to address Jesus and practice various devotions to honor him.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Living, by design
Sondris brings together Japanese precision and Arthaland's green vision, built for livability, wellness, and long-term value
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A life on and beyond the stage
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo on craft, challenge, and becoming Maria Callas
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Impact of UAE's exit from OPEC
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) may be a signal of a structural shift in how oil power will be exercised in the decades ahead.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Club Laiya enters its next big phase
Landco Lifestyle Venture's flagship estate, Club Laiya, just reached a major milestone with its Premier District and The Spinnaker, the iconic beachfront condominium.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Not your usual flowers
From elegant arrangements to cheerful bundles, these blooms capture the many ways we express love and gratitude on Mother's Day
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
94 Hawksbill turtle hatchlings released in Puerto Galera
Ninety-four Hawksbill turtle hatchlings were released in Barangay San Antonio, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro on Thursday, April 30, by the local government and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mouth-watering lechon showcased in Dagupan
DAGUPAN CITY - Barangay Lasip Chico, the Lechon Capital of Dagupan, hosted the much-anticipated \"Lechonan ed Barangay Year 4\" showcasing this city's rich lechon-making tradition on Saturday, May 2, at Jech's Parking Lot on Old De Venecia Highway here.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Police tracking down suspect in Labor Day rally assault, robbery
The Manila Police District (MPD) is tracking down a protester who allegedly assaulted and stole from some police officers during the Labor Day rally along Kalaw Avenue in Manila on May 1.
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May 3, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Well-loved swim coach dies at 61
Richard Luna, one of the most respected swimming coaches in the country, has passed away, the Philippine Aquatics Inc (PAI).
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