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Manila Bulletin
PH dollar reserves recover to $106B
Higher gold prices globally, coupled with the central bank’s investment income, helped the Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR)—its stock of United States (US) dollars and other foreign currencies—recover last month from its modest decline in July.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Alex Eala captures first WTA title in Guadalajara; President hails historic win
Alex Eala etched her name into the history books once again, capturing her maiden Women's Tennis Association (WTA) title with a stirring 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 comeback victory over Hungary's Panna Udvardy at the Guadalajara 125 Open on Sunday, Sept. 7 (Philippine time).
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Korean rapper B.I thanks Filipino fans
Korean rapper B.I (real name Kim Hanbin) expressed appreciation to Filipino fans for coming to his show in Manila.
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September 8, 2025
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US wants assurance that aid to PH won't fall to corruption
Amid allegations of massive corruption in the country's infrastructure development projects, a visiting official from the United States underscored the need to ensure that its foreign aid to the Philippines will be spent with integrity.
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September 8, 2025
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DPWH office defends purchase of top-tier laptops
— The Department of Public Works and Highways-Southern Mindoro District Engineering Office (DPWH-SMDEO) defended the purchase of five high-performance laptops worth a total of P930,000, saying these were purchased in full compliance with Republic Act No. 9184, the Government Procurement Reform Act, and all relevant rules, regulations, and existing procedures.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fair weather to prevail over most of PH this week — PAGASA
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” continues to affect the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon on Sunday, Sept. 7, but is expected to weaken in the coming days, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
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September 8, 2025
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Teodoro to highlight PH security agenda at Seoul forum
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. will represent the Philippines at the Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) 2025 and the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Command (UNC) in Seoul, South Korea on Sept. 8 to 9.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
102-year-old becomes oldest person to summit Mount Fuji
Kokichi Akuzawa almost gave up during his trek to became the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji at age 102, an achievement recognized by Guinness World Records after he reached the top in early August.
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September 8, 2025
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Eala soars high
Pinay ace makes big jump in WTA rankings
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September 8, 2025

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How orchestral music stays relevant in the Philippines
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra delivers a stunning performance in Antique
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September 8, 2025

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Should you charge your phone at the airport? Maybe not.
The airport: our gateway to travel and often a much-earned vacation.
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September 8, 2025

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Mika Salamanca's surprise book
Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition Mika Salamanca surprised fans when she dropped her first children's book in Quezon City recently.
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September 8, 2025
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Unlocking the potential of agrarian reform communities through multi-stakeholder action
Afew weeks ago, the Philippine Statistics Authority released data showing that agriculture’s share in the country’s GDP has fallen to less than 10 percent, even as more than a quarter of Filipinos depend on farming and fishing for their livelihoods.
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September 8, 2025
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For the first time in 124 yrs, SC justices visit Sulu
Five Supreme Court (SC) justices travelled to Sulu last Sept. 4 for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hall of Justice (HOJ) which will be constructed in Barangay Bangkal in Patikul town.
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September 8, 2025

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LA Tenorio calls it quits
LA Tenorio has made things official. In a heartfelt message on his Instagram account, the newly appointed Magnolia head coach officially announced his retirement from professional basketball, marking the end of a remarkable PBA career as he embarks on a new chapter from the sidelines.
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September 8, 2025
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Dave Alcon's introspective journey in art
How the artist balances light and shadow
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September 8, 2025
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Investing in literacy for competitiveness
As the United Nations observes International Literacy Day today, September 8, the world sits up to take notice of an urgent reminder. Literacy, which is the ability to read, write, and comprehend, is the gateway to learning, opportunity, and empowerment. For the Philippines, it is also a sobering occasion to confront persistent challenges in basic education that continue to hinder our national competitiveness.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
2 teens rescued from raging river irrigation
Two minors reported missing after they were swept away while crossing the Tarlac River irrigation system on Wednesday, Sept. 3, were rescued on Thursday, Sept. 4.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PIDS backs animal sector bill
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to sign the consolidated Senate and House bills on the proposed Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act into law, touting its benefits for the livestock sector.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pasuit, Chavez advance in Liverpool
Riza Pasuit and Ronald Chavez Jr. pulled off contrasting victories to advance to the next round in their respective weight classes at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England on Saturday, Sept. 6.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The virgin shall be with child and bear a son
American writer and humorist Mark Twain once wrote: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PAL vows coop with DO'lr plans
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has expressed its commitment to align with the government’s agenda on connectivity and tourism, as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) pressures local carriers to lower airfares.
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September 8, 2025
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Ghost projects, real consequences: Why every Filipino should care
Imagine waking up to flooded streets, missed work, and rising prices—then learning that billions of pesos meant to prevent those very problems were stolen.
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September 8, 2025
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Relic of 'millennial saint' Carlo Acutis coming to PH
The pilgrim relic of newly canonized St. Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, is scheduled to visit the Philippines from Nov. 28 to Dec. 15, church organizers announced.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A symbol of peace and justice
I felt a powerful sense of hope when the shovels dug into the soil to break ground for the Sulu Hall of Justice last week. I knew that what I was witnessing was more than just a groundbreaking ceremony. It was the start of better and bigger things to come for the province.
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippines Could Unlock 1.8 Trillion in Growth Through AI
The Philippines, now recognized as Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital economy, is poised for a massive economic transformation fueled by artificial intelligence (AI).
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September 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
8-hour fire hits Maharlika Livelihood Complex in Baguio
A fire engulfed the basement of the Maharlika Livelihood Complex here with a floor area of 1,500-square meters, which lasted for eight hours before it was completely declared out.
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September 8, 2025
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FishCoRe project advances—WB
The World Bank said its loan-funded Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project is making progress even as the Washington-based multilateral lender slightly downgraded the project’s overall implementation ratings.
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September 8, 2025

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Transforming education through energy access: AboitizPower and Aboitiz Foundation's AuroraPH lights the way
This initiative aims to support last-mile schools with solar power, connectivity, and digital tools for inclusive learning
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September 8, 2025
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Encounters with Saddam, Gaddafi and the Middle East today
Before the fall of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in October 2011, another Middle Eastern strongman, one with whom we also had memorable encounters, was overthrown in December 2003: Saddam Hussein.
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