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PH food safety framework: Clearing the bottlenecks
The recent report of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) pointing to regulatory overlaps in the Philippines as trade barriers should give our policymakers and stakeholders serious pause.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BNPP revival plan blocked by US
A legal entanglement concerning intellectual property (IP) related to a reactor design, which South Korea encountered with the American firm Westinghouse Electric Company, continues to impede the targeted feasibility study intended to evaluate the potential for reactivating the mothballed 620-megawatt Bataan nuclear power facility.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Go widens lead in Pulse Asia senatorial survey
Senator Bong Go remains the frontrunner in the Senate race with 62.2 percent of voter support (61.9 percent in March), based on the Pulse Asia non-commissioned survey conducted from April 20 to 25.
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May 6, 2025
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Embassy of Malaysia leads the flag-off ceremony at the Asean Unity Drive 2025
The Embassy of Malaysia led the flag-off ceremony at the ASEAN Unity Drive 2025 (AUD2025) in the Philippines on April 30.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Best Pinoy footwear forward
The 10th Filipino Footwear Design Competition puts the spotlight on the stories of the Philippines and its future creatives
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US approves $3.8-M loan for Luzon Economic Corridor amid trade talks
The United States has approved a $3.8-million loan for the Luzon Economic Corridor, which seeks to accelerate coordinated investments in high-impact infrastructure projects, while trade talks are ongoing between the Philippines and the US.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PATAFA stars brace for Asian Championships
After four grueling days of tough and thrilling competitions under the unpredictable weather conditions — from the sweltering morning heat to at times, rainy evenings yet muggy atmosphere — focus is now shifting to the much-bigger goal for the national athletes and the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA).
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
M2M evokes sense of nostalgia during 'The Better Endings' tour
The millennial Titos and Titas of Manila had an incredible time cheering loudly at the Araneta Coliseum on May 1 and 2 during the two-day concert of the Norwegian duo M2M, presented by Wilbros Live.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Vista Land inks $150M loan deal
Villar-led Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., one of the Philippines’ leading integrated property developers and the country’s largest homebuilder, has raised $150 million from a syndicated term loan facility arranged by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Constitutionality of NAIA concession agreement assailed anew before SC
The Supreme Court (SC) was asked anew to declare illegal and unconstitutional the February 2024 award to the New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC) of the concession agreement to rehabilitate and operate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM Prime upbeat on China amid economic slowdown
Amid concerns of a cooling Chinese economy, SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, remains upbeat about its businesses in China, where it has also ventured into the office leasing business in addition to malls.
1 min |
May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Shanne Dandan: Waiting for her rocket to come
Shanne Dandan is one of the best singers of her generation. It’s just that not everybody knows it, at least not yet anyway.
2 min |
May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Navy ship sinks even before it could be used as target in Balikatan missile exercise
The decommissioned BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19), which was supposed to be sunk as part of a Balikatan missile exercise, submerged while being positioned off the coast of San Antonio, Zambales on Monday morning, May 5.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Naturals by Watsons unveils next-generation innovations
When it comes to effective, sustainable, and affordable hair care, Naturals by Watsons continues to stand out as a top-of-mind brand.
2 min |
May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
German ambassador hosts a relaxed evening
Federal Republic of Germany Ambassador Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoschke and his spouse Mme. Marina Pfaffernoschke are two of the most loved couple in the Philippine diplomatic circle.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Guide to the Met Gala 2025
From this year's dress code to its honorary chairs, here's what you need to know about fashion's biggest night
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Boosting the opportunities of Mindanao's trillion-peso economies
In last week’s column, I focused on the Davao Region and Northern Mindanao, both on its Gross Regional Domestic Product, making them Mindanao’s two trillion peso economies. This week, we shall examine some perspectives, imperatives, and suggestions that their respective Regional Development Councils and local governments in partnership with the private sector can discuss, formulate, and execute programs to further broaden the economic growth and engage more citizens to ensure more inclusive development.
2 min |
May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Give us this bread always
In this Gospel episode, the crowd seems to be ready now to engage with Jesus and to listen to his discourse on the Bread of Life.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
UST coach: 'You can't buy loyalty'
For any school, recruitment is one of the toughest phases of the off-season.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH launches Ist 10-yr labor plan
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) officially launched the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan 2025-2034 on Monday, May 5, marking the Philippines’ first 10-year labor market development strategy.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Thrilling start at JPGT Mactan
The ICTSI Mactan Island Junior PGT Championship teed off with tightly contested battles across six age-group divisions at the short but challenging Mactan Island Golf Course here on Monday, May 5, where par was elusive and early leads were hard-fought.
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May 6, 2025
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PH jins vie in UAE
Eight players six male and 2 female - will carry the colors of the SMART/MVPSF Philippine taekwondo team in the World Cadet Taekwondo Championships on May 10-15 in Fujairah, UAE.
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May 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bacoor checkpoint chase: 2 Chinese men yield gun, ammo
Two Chinese men who fled an Oplan Sita checkpoint were arrested following a car chase in Bacoor City on Saturday, May 3.
1 min |
May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why Bam, Tol, and Kiko are worth voting for
I join Manila Bulletin publisher and former Press Secretary Sonny Coloma in endorsing the senatorial candidacies of Bam Aquino, Tol Tolentino, and Kiko Pangilinan who are all within striking distance of gaining a spot in the so-called Magic 12, as shown in surveys.
3 min |
May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Effortless beauty, every day
Award-winning MUA Cosmetics launches in the Philippines with must-try products
1 min |
May 6, 2025
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Metro Manila index crimes down by 26%
Index crimes in Metro Manila went down by 26 percent in the first four months of this year, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) disclosed on Monday, May 5, as it also highlighted sustained high crime solution efficiency.
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May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Building a 'Filipinnovation' culture
A thriving economy is often the result of a well-established and dynamic innovation ecosystem, where creativity, technology, risk-taking, and entrepreneurship converge to drive progress.
3 min |
May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bulacan gov urges gov't to replace Bustos Dam's rubber gates to stop flooding, agri losses
Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando has appealed to the national government, particularly the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), to take immediate actions in replacing Bustos Dam's rubber gates to prevent further flooding and agricultural losses in the province.
2 min |
May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
La Union distributes poll paraphernalia
The provincial government of La Union (PGLU), through the Provincial Treasurer's Office (PTO) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec), started distributing official ballots, accountable forms, and other paraphernalia to all towns in the province on Sunday, May 4, for the elections on May 12.
1 min |
May 6, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Digital, disaster- ready PH tops tech, infra priorities — Marcos
President Marcos said his administration is fast-tracking key infrastructure projects—from internet expansion to dam construction—to bring lasting progress under his \"Bagong Pilipinas\" vision.
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