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Manila Bulletin
Thunderbelles, Chargers eye third wins
ZUS Coffee seeks to extend its strong start as it squares off with defending champion Creamline in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Another Fil-Am actor shines in Hollywood
Pinoy pride in the US! Filipino-American Sam Morelos steals the scenes as Lexie, best friend of lead character Clara Grant (played by Mckenna Grace) in the movie adaptation of \"Regretting You,\" from the bestselling author Colleen Hoover and directed by Josh Boone (The Fault In Our Stars).
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Islamic finance gets P3-B floor
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is raising stakes for Islamic finance, requiring full-fledged Islamic banks to hold a minimum capital of P3 billion—matching universal banks—while allowing conventional banks to open an Islamic banking unit (IBU), provided they satisfy existing capital standards.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Corruption scandal, a big setback for PH ahead of ASEAN chairship - Concepcion
“It reflects so poorly on the Philippines,” he said in his speech during the 51st Philippine Business Conference & Expo (PBCE).
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hundreds stage protest outside Chinese Consulate
Hundreds of protesters trooped to the Chinese Consulate in Makati City on Wednesday, Oct. 22, to call for a stop to China's aggression toward Filipino fishermen and demanded the country to stop its unlawful incursions and environmental destruction in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), including the Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal).
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga axed as reservist
Cue in the sad cat meow sounds since it is now official: Cavite fourth district Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, more popularly known as “Congressmeow Kiko Barzaga” online, was officially removed from the reserve force of the Philippine Army (PA).
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fully digital IPOs arrive on GCash
GCash, the country’s largest mobile wallet, is moving to democratize access to stock market debuts by integrating the fully digital Initial Public Offering (IPO) subscription feature within its GStocks PH platform.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Voltai launches battery swap
Voltai, a startup under Aboitiz Power Corp.’s 1882 Energy Ventures, introduced the Philippines’ first large-scale battery swap ecosystem for electric two-wheeled vehicle fleets, aiming to reduce operational costs and emissions for logistics and delivery businesses.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Quezon City named as Most Business-Friendly LGU by PCCI
The Quezon City government was awarded as Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) award for the third consecutive year by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kai Stroem: The Rugby playmaker who builds
I first met Kai Stroem in 2023 at the Philippine Olympic Committee's Athlete Commission meeting. He was one of the early arrivalsquiet, grounded, approachable. I didn't know much about rugby then. There he was, present long before the lights and microphones, not trying to stand out, just doing the work. That moment stuck with me.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Motorcycle sales up 13% in first nine months ‘25
Motorcycles continue to be the transportation of choice for many Filipinos, with the country welcoming nearly a million and a half new motorcycles from January to September.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH discussing denial of entry of Filipino seafarers in US
The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. said that they are currently working with relevant agencies in the United States over the reported denial of entry to Filipino seafarers in the past months.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Warriors spoil Luka's big game
Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Golden State Warriors overcame Luka Doncic's 43-point performance to beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-109, on Tuesday night, Oct. 21, in both teams' season opener.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fire hits DPWH office in Quezon City
A fire broke out at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) office at NIA Rd. EDSA Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Valenzuela gov't recognized for innovation in governance
The Valenzuela City Government was recognized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) for its innovation-driven approach to local governance, earning a Special Citation in the 2025 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards.
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October 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DFA chief, Timor-Leste FM to hold bilateral talks ahead of ASEAN meet
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Timor-Leste Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas will hold a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22, ahead of Timor-Leste’s full membership to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next week.
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The world of flavors
There is this unique sense of pride and joy that I feel every time I see Filipino food featured on social media.
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fired-up Phoenix battles NLEX
Coach Wilson hopes not to resort to shouting again
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Here's how foam fillers are reshaping facial contours
Understanding the beauty of the blend
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Installation of modular houses for Davao Oriental quake victims in full swing
Modular houses are now being installed in some areas in Tarragano, Davao Oriental for families that were severely affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hit the province on Oct. 10, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said.
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump says he’s doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meeting
President Donald Trump said Monday that while he thinks it is possible that Ukraine can defeat Russia, he's now doubtful it will happen.
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Retirement funds gain new investment path
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has lifted a foreign ownership limit on retirement funds, allowing most personal equity and retirement account unit investment trust funds (PERA UITFs) to purchase central bank securities and diversify the savings of overseas Filipinos.
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why saving languages is a form of environmentalism
We understand that when a species goes extinct, we lose a unique thread in the web of life.
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How to prevent breast cancer from coming back
Lifestyle factors that have protective effects against cancer recurrence
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Put in charge
The Gospel speaks of a steward who is in charge of his master’s property, including other servants.
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Japan's first female leader is an ultraconservative star
Sanae Takaichi, a star of ultraconservative Japanese politics and a rare woman to rise in its male-dominated hierarchy, has been elected the country’s first female prime minister.
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Influenza A can cause severe pneumonia - health expert
DOH launches 'Trangkaso Bye-Bye' campaign
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
What is the best way to deal with the respiratory virus season?
Did we really need to suspend classes over it?
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DPWH to fast-track classroom construction
2025 completion rate is 15.43%
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October 22, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Business sector flags unchecked corruption
The corruption in government projects is the main concern of the private sector this year, as embodied in recommendations presented to the government by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).
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