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Manila Bulletin
Domestic factory output decelerates in June
Factory output growth slowed to a three-month low in June as the domestic production of chemicals, metals, and petroleum products dropped year-on-year.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara's defense team focuses now on response to House appeal
While the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte acknowledged the Senate’s decision to archive the impeachment case, it maintained that its “focus” is on responding to the Motion for Reconsideration filed by the House of Representatives.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH dollar reserves hit 6-month low
The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) or its stock of United States (US) dollars and other foreign currencies, dropped to $105.3 billion at end-July, from $106 billion in June, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sy siblings keep top spot in Forbes' richest Filipino list
The Sy siblings, heirs to the SM group, held onto the top spot on the 2025 Forbes list of the Philippines’ 50 Richest, but their combined fortune fell by $1.2 billion to $11.8 billion.
2 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos eyes more BrahMos missiles
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the Philippines’ openness to acquiring more Indian-made defense systems, including additional BrahMos missiles and naval equipment, as the country ramps up its military modernization in response to rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The lack of choice: Agency, affordability, and pressures of starting a family
Filipino youth often hear the familiar questions, “kailan ka mag-aasawa” or “kailan ka magkaka-anak (‘When are you going to get married?’ or ‘when are you going to have kids’)?” Rarely do we ask the more important ones: Do you have a real choice? Are you ready — emotionally, financially, and with the support you need?
4 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Superal reigns in ICTSI Caliraya
Princess Superal clawed her way back to the top with the grit of a champion and the fire of someone who never stopped believing.
2 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
San Juan LGU inaugurates new government center
The San Juan City government on Thursday, Aug. 7, officially opened its Makabagong San Juan National Government Center (NGC) which houses several city and national government offices under a centralized system of services for San Juaneños.
1 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A love letter to my Nanay, Lolit Solis
On July 3, the world lost Lolit Solis — a sharp-tongued, fearless, legendary columnist and TV personality. To many, she was a firebrand of Philippine showbiz an industry voice who held power to account, never afraid of a scoop, a scandal, or a showdown. But to me, she was something far quieter, deeper, and more personal: She was my Nanay.
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August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No pricks, just potions
French brand Filorga brings clinical-grade formulas to everyday skincare routines
2 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Citicore secures solar project loan
Renewable energy (RE) developer Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) announced that it has secured a loan from Security Bank Capital Investment Corp. for its solar project in Pangasinan.
1 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump could meet in person with Putin as soon as next week - White House
President Donald Trump could meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week as he seeks to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, a White House official said Wednesday.
3 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippines, India lift visa restrictions, restore flights under tourism pact
The Philippines and India have lifted visa restrictions and restored direct flights under a tourism cooperation pact that outlines joint efforts in marketing, training, and tourism development from 2025 to 2028.
1 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov’t loses ₱40B in tobacco taxes to illicit trading
With losses from illicit trade reaching nearly $2 billion annually, the local tobacco industry is calling for the creation of a composite strike force to ensure the imprisonment of offenders and deter the continued rise in illicit activity.
2 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Let's work together to build on inflation breakthrough
The Philippines' inflation rate sank to 0.9 percent in July, the lowest since October 2019 and a remarkable drop from June's 1.4 percent. This was mainly brought about by the steep drop in rice prices.
2 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara’s defense team focuses now on response to House appeal
In a Facebook post on Thursday, Aug. 7, Acosta posted a photo of the legal team with Duterte during a thanksgiving celebration.
3 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sy siblings keep top spot in Forbes’ richest Filipino list
On the other hand, property magnate Manuel Villar held his place as the country's third-richest with a net worth of $11 billion, as his company Golden MV Holdings transformed into Villar Land Holdings, the builder of the sprawling 3,500-hectare Villar City.
2 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BIR files ₱1.4-B tax evasion raps vs 23 firms over ghost receipts
On the DOJ’s part, Justice Undersecretary Jesse Hermogenes T. Andres assured: “We will proceed immediately on the evaluation of the submitted documents.”
1 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
What profit...?
Jesus says that it does not profit a man to gain the whole world, only to forfeit his life at the end.
2 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH can't stay out of Taiwan conflict - PBBM
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Philippines \"cannot stay out\" of a potential conflict in Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of thousands of Filipino workers, even as he clarified that Manila's primary concern is humanitarian, not military.
1 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chevrolet brings the Groove to the small crossover market
The all-new Chevrolet Groove has arrived
2 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars lead 2025 MTV VMA nominations
Abracadabra, feel the beat under your feet — Lady Gaga is back on top.
2 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The intimate afterlife
Wacoal launches campaign to give your old underwear a new chapter
2 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Busy day for PH athletes
Wong, others get first crack at World Games glory
1 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Entry of aid to Gaza urged
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the humanitarian crisis in Gaza must no longer be tolerated, calling the deaths, destruction, and starvation \"unacceptable\" and urged Israel to allow the entry of aid.
1 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Biado, 2 others in KO stage
Reigning world pool champion Carlo Biado, Johann Chua and Bernie Regalario downed their respective third-round opponents to advance to the Last 64 knockout stage of the 2025 Florida Open Pool Championship at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
1 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill
Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones to fight the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, which has infected thousands of people.
1 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bukidnon tribal cooperative continues to produce award-winning coffee
Coffee is an important part of the modern world. It is the second most traded commodity globally, second only to crude oil.
3 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Megaworld gets top hotel operator spot
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts is opening seven new hotels to grow its nationwide portfolio by 50 percent to 9,000 hotel room keys by 2030.
1 min |
August 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Making the full-size (truck) efficient and affordable
Foton Tunland V7 4x4 Diesel Hybrid
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