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Manila Bulletin
The laborer deserves his keep
When Jesus commissions the Twelve to spread the Good News, he asks them to bring nothing along with them. What?
2 min |
June 11, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Small habits, big confidence
How three moms turned a common parenting concern into Lumee Kids
2 min |
June 11, 2026
Manila Bulletin
When the earth shakes: Three memorable disasters
There are moments in a nation’s history that become personal because they intersect with our own lives. For me, three major earthquakes stand out, not only for the devastation they caused, but for what they revealed about our vulnerabilities and resilience as a nation and people.
3 min |
June 11, 2026
Manila Bulletin
VisMin woes threaten power spike in June
Wholesale electricity spot market prices could hit new highs in the coming weeks as grid alerts in Visayas and earthquake-induced plant outages in Mindanao squeeze power supply, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP).
2 min |
June 11, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ramirez calls for accountability
Amid the public grief and mourning sparked by the tragic drowning of two Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles players earlier this week, former Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William “Butch” Ramirez said on Wednesday that those responsible for the reported team-building activity in Aurora Province have no choice but to step down.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Canadian convicted over P9.5-B shabu
Regional Trial Court sentenced a Canadian national to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of illegal drug charges in connection with the P9.5-billion shabu haul in Batangas two years ago, the Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed on Wednesday, June 10.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Iloilo cops monitoring village officials in illegal drugs trade
The Iloilo Provincial Police Office (IPPO) is beefing up monitoring of barangay officials allegedly involved in the illegal drugs trade in the province after eight of them were arrested this year.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH joins crypto tax sharing in ‘28
Starting in 2028, the Philippines will automatically exchange information on crypto-asset transactions annually with foreign tax authorities, according to the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
WB extends $300-M NCR earthquake loan
The World Bank has approved a six-month extension of its $300-million loan for a delayed project aimed at strengthening Metro Manila’s preparedness for “The Big One” earthquake, after the Philippine government sought more time to implement key activities that have yet to begin.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DFA acts on 'illegal' floating structure in Bajo de Masinloc
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, June 9, said it has undertaken \"diplomatic action\" with the government of China over the presence of what Philippine authorities described as an \"illegal floating structure\" in Bajo de Masinloc.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Jobless rate climbs to 4.7% in April
Local unemployment rate stood at 4.7 percent in April, the highest jobless rate for April rounds of the government's labor force surveys (LFS) since the 5.7 percent recorded in April 2022, with agriculture and wholesale and retail trade shedding the most jobs.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
7.8 Sarangani quake death toll rises to 37
The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani waters increased to 37 as rescuers continued searching for four missing persons and possible survivors trapped beneath collapsed structures, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Tuesday, June 9.
4 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Expect another simple SONA this year
For the second straight year, the House of Representatives is conscientiously organizing an austere State of the Nation Address (SONA) in light of recent events.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Senate faces 'very serious' threat; growing unrest in military reported
Senators on Tuesday, June 9, said they received intelligence information warning of a potential security threat to the Senate, prompting discussions on possible strengthened security measures.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The gift of ease: A new way to celebrate summer weddings with SM Store Gift Registry
There’s something special about summer in the Philippines that makes everything feel alive and vibrant.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Weaving PH and Japanese stories through fashion
Bench and the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines unveil ‘Threads of Dreams’ at Metropolitan Museum
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
From board exam season to forever
Karlo Andreo Marfori and Karmel Althea Lansang Samonte-Marfori’s journey from long-distance dating to a modern Filipino wedding
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Unite in white
White Party Manila returns with Vice Ganda leading its biggest Pride comeback
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko turns over ₱62.5-M subsidy to PLM
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Tuesday turned over a ₱62.5-million subsidy check to the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), covering the university’s second-quarter funding for 2026.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Kings eye 3-1 edge vs TNT
Barangay Ginebra hopes to ride the momentum and pounce on TNT to take the series lead when they collide in Game 4 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, June 10.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation and rebuild their complicated traditional alliance, as Xi is on a rare visit to Pyongyang in a likely attempt to reassert Beijing’s unique influence over its socialist neighbor.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Back to life
Wemby sizzles as Spurs cut Knicks’ lead to 2-1
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
‘Limited China threat to PH manufacturing
Chinese imports are unlikely to displace the Philippine manufacturing base because many sectors have limited direct trade overlap with the country’s exports, according to global debt watcher Moody’s Ratings.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Beyond relief: Rebuilding after Sarangani quake
In the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani, the nation's foremost concern must be the welfare of the thousands of families whose lives have been disrupted by this devastating disaster.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Truffle hunting in Italy
Following trained dogs through the Italian countryside in search of one of the world’s most coveted culinary treasures
4 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Kanto capitalists
I think I was on my way to a meeting—this was a while ago—when I happened to pass by a new sari-sari store being coated with fresh blue paint and bearing the logo of a popular soft-drink maker.
3 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Baterbonia’s mom demands answers
No words can truly capture the pain of a mother grieving the loss of her son.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DBS flags PSEi among regional laggards
Philippine stocks remain among Asia’s weakest markets benefiting from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, while concerns over domestic economic, investment, and policy conditions weigh on sentiment, according to Singapore-based DBS Bank Ltd.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members on board were “fine” after the incident involving the strategic waterway, which remains under a chokehold by Iran.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PSC probes drowning incident
The Philippines Sports Commission (PSC) announced that it is forming a fact-finding panel that will look into the tragic drowning incident of Ateneo Blue Eagles players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during their team building activity in Aurora on Monday, June 8.
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