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Manila Bulletin
Transport sector, PNP on Holy Week high alert
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) placed transportation facilities around the country on “high alert” as it estimates that millions of Filipinos will travel for Holy Week, while police forces nationwide were placed under heightened alert as part of the comprehensive security measures for the long Lenten break.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palestine Embassy hosts special screening of ‘From Ground Zero — Untold Stories from Gaza’
led by Ambassador Mounir Y.K. Anastas, hosted a short film screening produced by a new generation of young Palestinian filmmakers. The screening, titled “From Ground Zero — Untold Stories from Gaza,” was held at Alliance Frangaise de Manille in Makati.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
China’s Xi says there are ‘no winners’ in a tariff war
(AP) — China’s leader Xi Jinping started a week of diplomacy in Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam on Monday, signaling China’s commitment to global trade, just after U.S. President Donald Trump upended the global economy with his latest tariffs moves.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump tariffs cast shadow on Emperador's whisky biz
Emperador Inc., the liquor unit of tycoon Andrew Tan, expects a better year for its brandy business, but its whisky business faces challenges, especially with the new US trade policies.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cup Of Joe's potent brew
Viva has taken steps to protect its artists' intellectual property further.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
That water bottle you're carrying says a lot more than ‘hydration’
If you like to stay hydrated no matter where you go, chances are you’ve got a reusable water bottle or two. “Or 10. (The collectors know who they are.)
2 min |
April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rory roars at Augusta
Mcllroy ends long wait, completes career Grand Slam
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rep. Paolo Duterte pens sweet message for mom's 77th birthday
Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte penned a heartfelt message for his mother, Elizabeth Abellana Zimmerman, on her 77th birth anniversary on Monday, April 14.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Holy Week fuel price rollback
As motorists gear up for the Holy Week traffic rush, a drop in fuel prices offers some relief at the gas pumps for travelers taking advantage of the break.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Abby to push for nutritious snacks, meals for learners
Akati City Mayor and senatorial aspirant Abby Binay on Monday, April 14, vowed to push for free healthy snacks and meals in schools to address nutritional deficiencies among students as well as improve their overall academic performance.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Air Force fleet buildup: Boon to homeland security
As announced by the US State Department’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) the other week, following the visit to Manila of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the US government has given the go signal for the possible foreign military sale of 20 units of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion or approximately P319 billion. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. held talks with his counterpart after the former’s call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SteelAsia builds heavy steel mill
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp., a leader in steel manufacturing, has signed an agreement with Italy-based Danieli Co. Ltd. to establish the country’s first heavy steel sections mill in Candelaria, Quezon.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
EU promotes awareness on disabilities
The EU Delegation to the Philippines reiterated their commitment to gender equality and inclusion at all levels. It organized a forum with the PWD community, civil society organizations and EU member states on April 8 at the residence of the EU ambassador.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
All eyes on Eala
Eyes arenowonteen sensation Alex Eala as she begins her claycourt season campaign this week at the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Negotiated sale eyed for idle gov’t assets
Idle government assets valued at over P600 million will be re-advertised for sale through negotiated sales, after receiving no bids or offers in early April.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
It was night
Today’s Gospel passage nar-rates the announcement of Judas’ betrayal.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH ready to conduct another Myanmar humanitarian mission
The Philippines is ready to deploy another batch of humanitarian contingent to earthquake-hit Myanmar, but it is still waiting for an official request from the Burmese government.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A timely ASEAN response to global economic uncertainties
Recent pronouncements from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the need for ASEAN to come together to sustain economic cooperation and integration in ASEAN in light of the challenges posed by the recent liberation day tariff announcements by the US government. These statements come at the heels of the recent ASEAN economic ministers meeting.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square
A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week,” in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Emerging jobs in the metaverse
Many of us are fixated on artificial intelligence's potential to disrupt humanity. But an emerging new world order is shaping up in the virtual world: the metaverse.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Making a mark on the global clean beauty stage
Local beauty brand Pure Culture wins at the Organic Beauty Awards 2025
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BTS’ J-Hope makes triumphant return to PH with sold-out shows
The clamor for the return of Grammy-nominated K-pop icon BTS to the Philippines and the music world was palpable at member J-Hope’s solo concert.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Another 25-bp BSP rate cut likely in June
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to immediately follow through on last week's 25-basis-point (bp) cut in key interest rates with a similar reduction at its next policy meeting on June 19.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH meat imports jump amid disease concerns
The Philippines increased its meat imports by 33 percent as of the end of February, as traders ramped up purchases amid the continued spread of animal diseases affecting domestic production.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US tariffs risk global markets
US President Donald Trump is tilting at windmills. Like it or not, his unexpected decision to hike US tariffs on imports is likely to be economically damaging in the long run. No one doubts that such a large US tariff increase is the biggest disruption in recent memory, given the pervasive uncertainties, persistent inflation, and lingering geopolitical crises in the global economy today.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kanlaon Volcano belches ash anew
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned of ashfall after Kanlaon Volcano spewed ash plumes anew around midday yesterday.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chua launches ABG tender offer
Business-man Francis Lloyd Chua’s Premiumlands Corporation (PLC) and Industrial Holdings and Development Corporation (IHDC) have finally kicked off the P255 million tender offer for a third of the capital of Asiabest Group International Inc. held by the public.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
FAA: Company of sightseeing chopper that crashed, killing 6, is ceasing operations immediately
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday that the helicopter tour company whose sightseeing chopper broke apart in flight and crashed in New York, killing the pilot and a family of five visitors from Spain, is shutting down operations immediately.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippine Red Cross: 78 years of humanitarian service
The country’s foremost humanitarian organization, the Philippine Red Cross, celebrates its 78th anniversary today, April 15. For over seven decades, the PRC has impressively responded to various disasters and emergencies, delivered effective and efficient lifesaving services, and transformed countless lives.
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April 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Provincial board bet, driver hurt in ambush
A candidate for provincial board member and his driver were wounded in an ambush in Datu Anggal Midtimbang town, Maguindanao del Sur province on Sunday afternoon.
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