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Manila Bulletin
Cops probe killing of Surigao del Sur councilor
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday, Dec. 8, that it has launched a comprehensive investigation into the killing of a former journalist turned councilor in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur.
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December 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fixing firecracker industry: Be on the side of safety
The Department of Labor and Employment's renewed reminder to firecracker manufacturers and distributors about strict compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) rules comes at a critical moment.
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December 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Leaders as healers
When I decided to enter government service some 21 years ago, many of my friends and relatives asked me this question: “Didn’t you waste your years in medical school by opting to become a public servant?”
3 min |
December 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Warner takeover battle heating up
Paramount on Monday launched a hostile takeover offer for Warner Bros.
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December 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH athletes wage war
Nationals out to conquer tall odds in Thailand
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December 10, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BOI investment pledges fall sharply
Investment approvals from the Board of Investments (BOI) declined by 48 percent from January to November compared to a year ago, making it more likely that the goal of hitting ₱1.75 trillion in investments is now out of reach.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Roque: ICC arrest warrant out for Dela Rosa
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque advised Senator Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa to chain himself to the Supreme Court as he claimed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued a warrant for the latter's arrest.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Navy joins ASEAN-US maritime drills in Indonesia
The Philippine Navy (PN) has deployed Naval Task Group 80.5 aboard BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) for the second Association of Southeast Asian Nations-United States Maritime Exercise (AUMEX 2025) in Batam, Indonesia, an initiative viewed as part of a broader effort by Southeast Asian states and Washington to counter China’s growing presence in the region.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bucking an Old wrap
I'm getting old. I think. At least that’s how I see it after checking my Spotify Wrapped for 2025. You know, the annual music summary gimmick from Spotify for its users that’s based on your algorithmic use of the platform.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sandiganbayan convicts Janet Napoles in 6 graft, 6 malversation cases
The Sandiganbayan has convicted businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles of six counts of graft and six counts of malversation of public funds for the misuse of the P44 million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of the late ex-Benguet congressman Samuel Dangwa.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Plunder, malversation charges eyed vs ex-Sen. Bong Revilla - Ombudsman
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said that charges of plunder and malversation of public funds are being eyed against former senator Ramon \"Bong\" Revilla Jr. in the flood control “anomalies.”
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Stocks eye breakout as Fed-BSP cuts loom
The local stock market is poised to gain momentum this week, driven by expected rate cuts from the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), alongside influential domestic labor and foreign investment data.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bad loans inch higher amid natural calamities
Philippine banks’ bad loan ratio increased to 3.33 percent as of end-October as a string of typhoons and earthquakes disrupted working days and weakened borrowers’ ability to settle debts.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos urges reforms with truth, humility
President Marcos marked the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with a call for moral clarity in public life, urging Filipinos, especially those in government, to begin every national undertaking \"with truth, humility, and compassion\" to rebuild public trust.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PNP to assist commuters during 3-day transport strike
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has prepared mobility teams and assistance units to help commuters who may be stranded during the nationwide transport strike scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to Thursday, Dec. 11.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
RRMI/RRPI Complete Rehabilitation and Turn Over Mine Assets to Rapu-Rapu LGU
Rapu-Rapu Minerals, Inc. (RRMI) and Rapu-Rapu Processing, Inc. (RRPI) have formally turned over lands, buildings, facilities, and equipment to the Local Government of Rapu-Rapu, Albay on December 4, 2025, following the completion of the companies' environmental rehabilitation works at the Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Project site.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Challenges persist despite WASH gains
The Philippines has improved rural water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, but health outcomes and environmental security still lag, the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) 2025 report.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Top Dawlah Islamiyah bomber slain in encounter
The military said Monday, Dec. 8, that they are pursuing the remaining members of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Hassan Group (DI-HG) following the death of its most senior leader and top bomb expert in an operation in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao del Sur province on Sunday, Dec. 7.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' dominates US box office
\"Five Nights at Freddy's\" has powered up the box office once again.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why our 'analog' regional structures will fail the Al economy
The country has taken great strides to make the citizen experience today more convenient by putting government transactions at the fingertips of everyone who has a smartphone.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Embassy of Romania hosts National Day celebration
To mark Romania's National Day on Dec. 1, 2025, the Embassy of Romania in the Philippines hosted a festive celebration on Nov. 26, 2025, at the Fairmont Hotel Makati.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ex-cop dies, 17 patients evacuated in Bulacan hospital fire
A fire struck the four-story Our Lady of Mercy General Hospital in Barangay Longos, Pulilan, early Monday, Dec. 8, killing a retired police captain and forcing the evacuation of 17 patients.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Anti-Dynasty Law enactment imperative for democratic renewal
The rising tide of public indignation over systemic corruption has once again pushed into the national spotlight a long-neglected promise of the 1987 Constitution: the enactment of an enabling law that would effectively curb political dynasties.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite
Thailand launched airstrikes along the disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as both sides accused the other of attacking first.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
132K persons affected by TD Wilma - NDRRMC
Tropical Depression \"Wilma\" affected more than 132,000 individuals across six regions, and prompted widespread preemptive evacuations to reduce casualties due to continued rains, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday, Dec. 8.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
All eyes on Manginsay
Hey Marie Manginsay, a para table tennis athlete from Zamboanga Sibugay, has been chosen as the country's flag-bearer during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Dec. 10.
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Imagining Mindanao as an industrial power
Mindanao is the capital of export agriculture and agro-processing.
2 min |
December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
For pride and glory
PH athletes ready for 33rd SEAG
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December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Bawal magkasakit!'
Medical care in this country is very expensive.
3 min |
December 9, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mary Immaculate: Beacon of hope for our nation in crisis
Yesterday's commemoration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary led me to ponder on its significance for our country beset by corruption, political turmoil, and economic inequality.
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