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Manila Bulletin - April 8, 2025

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Palace backpedals; Lists 10 officials allowed to attend Senate inquiry on ex-president Duterte’s arrest PCG suspects Chinese vessel surveying Batanes More police checkpoints set up to ensure safe, honest elections

VP Duterte back in PH

Vice President Sara Duterte has finally returned to the Philippines after almost a month of attending to the needs of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is under the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for crimes against humanity.

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Palace backpedals

Lists 10 officials allowed to attend Senate inquiry on ex-president Duterte's arrest

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More police checkpoints set up to ensure safe, honest elections

More than 6,000 checkpoints have been set up around the country so far as the Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public that it will exhaust all measures to ensure peaceful and orderly May 12 midterm elections.

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PCG suspects Chinese vessel surveying Batanes

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) revealed Monday, April 7, that it has been monitoring a Chinese research vessel off Batanes which it suspected of surveying the northern island close to Taiwan for five days already.

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Davao City folk fear electoral fraud

DAVAO CITY – The discovery of dozens of election paraphernalia in Barangay Buhangin here has sparked concerns of electoral fraud from different sectors.

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Myanmar quake death toll tops 3,500

People in Myanmar's earthquake-stricken areas braced for thunderstorms late Sunday, after heavy rains and winds the previous night disrupted rescue and relief operations and added to the misery of the many who lost their homes in the disaster and were forced to sleep in the open.

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Thousands of Ukrainian civilians still held by Russia with uncertain hope of release

When she heard her front door open almost two years ago, Kostiantyn Zinovkin’s mother thought her son had returned home because he forgot something. Instead, men in balaclavas burst into the apartment in Melitopol, a southern Ukrainian city occupied by Russian forces.

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The one who sent me is true

Jesus is the true light coming into the world (1:9).

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Going beyond the spectacle of election campaign

As the election campaign intensifies with candidates vying for local posts now joining national bets in battling for the hearts and minds of voters, many Filipinos find themselves questioning whether the triennial elections really usher in significant progress – or merely perpetuate our country’s struggles.

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The road to rage

Two incidents in the past week highlighted the issue of road rage, which is increasingly common. A viral video showed an SUV driver in Mactitificuffs with three motorcycle riders, and being outnumbered, drew his gun and fired at the assailants. He in all three and also managed to injure his female companion. One of the riders succumbed to his injuries. The SUV driver is now in jail facing murder and frustrated murder charges.

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3 points to further study US tariffs

The much-anticipated Ameri can tariffs have come. We have been hearing about these since November 2024.

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EVs and Chinese brands are reshaping Philippine mobility

The deluge of motorcycles that started more than a decade ago may have changed the appearance of our streets, but if you look around today, you will not fail to notice something new. We are witnessing a transformative shift in our transportation landscape. Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are increasingly populating our streets, driven by government initiatives, rising environmental awareness, and the entry of relatively affordable, high quality models— many of which are made in China. This trend reflects global and local efforts to embrace sustainable mobility while highlighting the growing influence of Chinese automakers in the Philippine market.

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DepEd intensifies push for full functional literacy among Filipino learners

THE Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up efforts to enhance functional literacy among Filipino learners, responding to the latest findings of the 2022 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS).

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OCD decries misuse of emergency broadcast system for political campaign

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) strongly denounced the “inappropriate” use of the Emergency Cell Broadcast System (ECBS) for political campaigning by some candidates in the upcoming elections.

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iHeatMap launched for real-time heat index monitoring

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has of-

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Metro Manila index crimes down by 23.63%

Index crimes in Metro Manila went down by 23.63 percent from January 1 to April 1 this year compared to the same period last year, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Monday, April 7.

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Charges of illegal assembly in Qatar vs 17 Pinoys dismissed

The charges against the 17 Filipinos arrested in Qatar for illegal assembly have been officially dismissed, Malacañang announced Monday, April 7.

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Trafficking victims are now being made to pose as missionaries - BI

Human trafficking syndicates have devised a new scheme of sending Filipinos abroad by having them pose as church missionaries, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday, April 7.

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'Cope Thunder' tests PH, US air forces' interoperability

Nearly 1,000 military personnel from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Pacific Air Forces (US PACAF) are training together for \"Cope Thunder\" Philippines 2025 (CT PH 25-1), which kicked off on Monday, April 7, at the Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

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DepEd grants teachers 30-day uninterrupted vacation

To provide much needed rest and recovery, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, April 7, that it had granted a 30-day uninterrupted flexible vaca tion for teachers.

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'To win is our main goal

Nothing has changed on Shai Nitura's mind after Adamson pulled off a big upset of National University on Sunday, April 6.

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LaVine lifts Kings past Cavaliers

Zach LaVine scored 37 points, including 11 in the decisive fourth quarter, and the Sacramento Kings remained in position for a play-in spot with a 120-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, April 6.

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Who wants it more?

Angels, Cool Smashers begin title series

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US tariffs threaten GDP growth–DBS

United States (US) President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on the Philippines could further slow the already subpar economic growth expected this year, according to DBS Bank Ltd. of Singapore.

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Fuel prices ease

Motorists can expect a slight reprieve this week, as fuel prices are set to ease.

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Industrialist Lim heads FFCCCII

Industrialist Victor Lim has been elected as the new president of the Federation of Philippine Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), signaling a focus on continued business and socio-civic development.

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DOTr clarifies US travel alert

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has clarified that authorities from the United States (US) have not issued a new travel or security advisory against Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) or any other airport in the country.

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EU-funded ADDVoice program gaining ground in Leyte and Samar

The European Union-funded program, Advancing Adolescent's Voice for Violence-Free, Inclusive and Safer Family and Community Environment (ADDVoice), is gaining ground in Leyte and Samar.

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Ambassador Ilan Fluss strengthens Israel-Philippines ties at Manila Bulletin visit

Earlier this week, Ambassador Ilan Fluss of the Embassy of Israel paid a courtesy visit to Manila Bulletin for a media briefing.

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Embassy of Malaysia celebrates Eid with Aidilfitri Open House

The Embassy of Malaysia opened its doors to Malaysian diaspora in the Philippines and friends of Malaysia from the Philippine consular corps and business community, among others, as it celebrated this year’s Eid and the end of Ramadan.

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IDC, AVP unveil Citta Grande JV

Talpinas Development Corporation (IDC), a pioneering green real estate developer in Mindanao, has entered into a strategic joint venture with contractor AV Pamatong Trading & Construction Inc. (AVP) to develop the third phase of IDC’s Primavera City complex.

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Uratex goes RE with ACEN deal

Ayala-led ACEN Corporation announced that its retail electricity unit has successfully switched four more Uratex Group facilities to 100 percent renewable energy (RE).

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Hotel101 Nasdaq listing faces July 2025 deadline

DoubleDragon Corporation has until July 23, 2025 to push through with the merger of Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd. JVSPAC Acquisition Corporation, which will result in its $2.3 billion listing on the NASDAQ.

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Bb. Pilipinas reveals 36 candidates for 2025 pageant

The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) officially selected the candidates for the 2025 Binibining Pilipinas pageant during a final closed-door screening at the New Frontier Theater on April 2.

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Gabri Panlilio: Strength & calm amid the storm

One is never really alone. That much, at least, is at the heart of who and what Gabri Panlilio is all about. A music artist who's breaking into the scene but experienced nonetheless and armed with a background in theater and musicals, she is leaning into the message of her song \"Calm\" to get a particular point across.

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'A Minecraft Movie' breaks box office record with $301-M global debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood need-ed 'A Minecraft Movie' to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year’s box office deficit.

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