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Risa Hontiveros 'seriously considering' presidential bid in 2028
Senator Risa Hontiveros said she is \"preparing\" and \"seriously considering\" running for the presidency in the 2028 elections after former vice president and current Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo announced her decision not to seek the country’s highest post.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
From collection to recycling: How Coca-Cola supports activities across the value chain in the Philippines
A used plastic bottle does not disappear when it leaves a person’s hands.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
MESSAGE FROM THE AMBASSADOR
27th of April marks as a pivotal day in the history of millions of South Africans and the world and is seen not only as a celebration of hard fought freedom but also this day stand as a testament that no matter how difficult, painful and longest the journey was in waging the struggle against brutal apartheid regime, we look back in admiration and determination with a resolve to fully fulfil our hope and promises of a better South Africa for All.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Trials of trust: From ICC to impeachment
In the span of a single week, the Filipino nation has been confronted with headlines that cut to the core of our collective conscience: the International Criminal Court confirming charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte, the overwhelming public sentiment favoring an impeachment trial for the Vice President, and President Marcos' reluctant compliance with a Supreme Court order while resisting a return to the ICC.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gov't agencies freeze spending amid oil crisis
The national government has ordered state agencies to implement sweeping austerity measures, including a 20 percent cut in operational costs and the suspension of major infrastructure projects, to shore up funding as a deepening Middle East conflict threatens the nation's energy security.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Data Lake, We Are IT joint venture connects 5,776 schools in PH's largest connectivity program
The joint venture of Data Lake Inc. and We Are IT Philippines, Inc. will deliver satellite-based internet connectivity to 5,776 public schools nationwide under the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)’s Provision of Internet Access via Low Earth Orbit Satellites (PIALEOS) project implemented in a single phase and representing one of the country’s largest school connectivity initiatives.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Landfills ordered to submit plans; LGUs told to shut dumpsites
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has directed sanitary landfill operators nationwide to submit contingency plans for fires and other emergencies and ordered local government units (LGUs) to immediately cease the operation of open and controlled dumpsites to protect nearby communities.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Stitching together a decade of heritage and memory
A closer look at Winna Go's 'Seams of Memory'
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Taylor Swift is Spotify's first all-time most streamed artist
It's her, hi!
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
2 US nationals among 19 dead in Negros Occ clash with military
Two Americans were allegedly among the 19 people killed in an armed encounter between the Philippine Army (PA) and New People’s Army (NPA) in Toboso, Negros Occidental last week, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said on Saturday, April 25.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ayala Land rebuffs debt fears
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), the country’s largest property developer, pushed back against market speculation regarding its liquidity, asserting that its balance sheet remains robust with sufficient capital to refinance upcoming obligations and fund its pivot toward recurring income.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PAL, Alaska Air seek expanded US codeshare
Lucio Tan-led flag carrier Philippine Airlines Inc. (PAL) and Alaska Airlines Inc. have jointly applied for expanded reciprocal codeshare services covering flights between the Philippines, the United States (US), and beyond, in a move aimed at deepening connectivity to Hawaii and other US destinations.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The Philippine government seeks concrete action from Meta on disinformation, threatens regulatory crackdown
DICT, DOJ, and PCO say Meta's response to their joint request falls short of addressing the urgency of harmful online disinformation and warn of stronger enforcement measures if talks fail.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
NUNS books quarters seat
Defending champion National University Nazareth School booked a quarterfinals seat after sweeping California Academy, 25-22, 25-13, in the Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 Sunday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Eight years of impact: Manila Bulletin Environment and Sustainability section continues its 'Beyond Green' dialogue
The signs of environmental strain are no longer distant warnings but present realities.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
The latest ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran appeared to fail Saturday before they began, as Tehran>s top diplomat left Pakistan and President Donald Trump soon afterward said he had told envoys not to travel to Islamabad.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PFF upbeat on WC chances
Following the Philippine women's national team's successful qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) underscored the Filipinas' clear competitive intent and structured preparation roadmap, as detailed by head coach Mark Torcaso.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Caprice Cayetano, Heath Jornales bring CapEath kilig to 'You're My Favorite Song'
It is on again!
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Trump unharmed after shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner
A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders on Saturday night, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret Service agents swarmed him and took him into custody.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
JPMorgan entry aids 'A' rating path
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said the Philippines remains on track to secure a top-tier credit rating before the end of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term, even as international debt watchers signal caution over mounting external risks.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Juries found Meta and Google guilty of harming users
Facebook knew and they did nothing
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH business mood collapses
Philippine business sentiment collapsed into pessimistic territory in the first quarter as escalating Middle East tensions fueled fears of an energy price shock, according to the latest central bank data.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Lakewood shines brightest
Lakewood came out as the overall champion in team competition just as its very own Jonar Austria bagged the low gross title at the conclusion of the 20th Sta.Lucia Golf Tour in Da Nang, Vietnam over the weekend.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
5 artists share their colorful worlds in 'Bungang-Isip'
How creativity goes the extra mile in this one-week-only exhibit
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ICC prosecution moves to clarify Duterte legal team
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution has moved to clarify the composition of former president Rodrigo Duterte's legal team, seeking to make public a previously redacted defense filing.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Preparations for Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 underway as key milestones take shape
Preparations for Africa's Travel Indaba 2026, taking place from 11-14 May in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal are advancing strongly following the appointment of Synergy Business Events as the official Exhibition Management Company, a key milestone in delivering a focused, high-value platform for trade engagement across the continent.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its Al model
DeepSeek's V4 has been keenly anticipated by users looking to test how it compares to U.S. competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini.
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capital
Cheers broke out in Indonesia's capital on Friday as residents, city workers and environmental volunteers hauled balging nets of invasive fish to the surface of a reservoir in an operation to crack down on \"janitor fish.\"
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Nationals keep fiery run
Relay team cops silver; spikers unscathed
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April 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko signs HIV-AIDS ordinance to expand testing, treatment
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has signed City Ordinance No. 9179, reconstituting and strengthening the City of Manila HIV-AIDS Response Council to expand prevention, testing, treatment, and support services for residents, particularly vulnerable sectors.
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