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Manila Bulletin
Marcos hails Japan n as key trade, infra partner
President Marcos underscored Japan's role as a strategic partner in advancing trade, investments, and quality infrastructure collaboration when he met with Japanese and Filipino business leaders in Malacañan on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Jan. BOP deficit narrows sharply
Pressures stemming from external conditions may have eased in January as the Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) started 2026 with a significantly narrower deficit of $373 million.
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February 20, 2026
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PBBM to teachers: Teach students empathy, character
Emphasizing that students will remember how their educators helped them believe in themselves, President Marcos encouraged teachers to teach learners empathy and character.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH seen entering top-20 economies
The Philippines is poised to climb the ranks of the world's 20 largest economies in the coming decades, yet persistent governance challenges could temper its growth, according to London-based think tank Capital Economics.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
VinFast unveils Limo Green 7-seater electric MPV
Designed for fleets
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Paulo’s simple surprise sparks joy for Kim
Valentine’s Day just got a twist for rumored sweethearts Kapamilya stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino—they celebrated the day of hearts... apart.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
North Korean leader deploys 50 new rocket launchers ahead of major party congress
North Korea said Thursday leader Kim Jong Un held a ceremony to unveil the deployment of 50 new launch vehicles for nuclear-capable short-range missiles threatening rival South Korea as he flaunted his expanding military capabilities ahead of a major ruling party congress.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pag-IBIG backs precast housing with Megawide, targets over 7,000 units in two year
Pag-IBIG Fund highlighted the role of public-private partnerships and modern construction technology in accelerating socialized housing delivery as officials joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the ceremonial launch of a precast manufacturing facility in Taytay, Rizal on Monday, Feb. 16.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Future rate moves hinge on confidence
Following the widely expected monetary policy easing to 4.25 percent, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) stands on uncertain ground regarding its future moves, as the central bank’s outlook for confidence recovery has turned murky.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Another bill seeks estate tax amnesty extension
Senate Ways and Means Committee has yet to act on similar measures
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The ups and downs of urban beekeeping
Last week was part two of urban beekeeper “Amy’s” story where she discussed the importance of resource management.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara's 2028 presidential bid gaining more support
Various groups and individuals backed Vice President Sara Duterte's declaration on Wednesday to run for president in the May 2028 presidential elections.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Charo Santos lets her hair down
Love, love, love is bursting on social media in this post-Valentine season.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Suzuki upgrades the Jimny's safety
Jimny 3-Door now with Suzuki Safety Support
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
UNSC members blast Israel's West Bank plans on eve of Trump's Board of Peace meeting
Members of the United Nations Security Council called Wednesday for the Gaza ceasefire deal to become permanent and blasted Israeli efforts to expand control in the West Bank as a threat to prospects of a two-state solution, coming on the eve of President Donald Trump's first Board of Peace gathering to discuss the future of the Palestinian territories.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
What Iloilo teaches us about culture, leadership, and growth
I have attended countless fiestas in my lifetime.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Manila cops under review over viral patrol video
The Philippine National Police has temporarily relieved personnel assigned to the J. Bocobo Police Community Precinct following a viral video involving a marked patrol vehicle, as authorities continue to conduct an administrative investigation into the incident.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PAGASA issues heavy rainfall warning
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, Feb. 19, issued a heavy rainfall warning as the shear line intensified following a fresh surge of the northeast monsoon, locally known as \"amihan.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Security measures for Ramadan in place
Police forces in Mindanao and other parts of the country that include Metro Manila were ordered to ensure the implementation of sufficient security measures to ensure the peaceful observance of the holy month of Ramadan that began on Thursday, Feb. 19.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pope laments ‘ashes of international law’ left by conflicts
Pope Leo XIV opened the church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over Ash Wednesday and lamenting the “ashes of international law and justice” that have been left by today’s wars and conflicts.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Students, staff evacuated from Malabon university due to security threat
Students and personnel of the City of Malabon University (CMU) were evacuated on Thursday, Feb. 19, after the school received a security threat involving members of the campus community and its facilities.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Road closures set in Las Piñas for 51st International Bamboo Organ Festival
The city government of Las Piñas announced the implementation of road closures in parts of the city in line with the 51st International Bamboo Organ Festival.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
All love for Alex
Pinay star enjoys 'wave of support' in Middle East
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos, Robredo to meet on Feb. 21
President Marcos will visit Naga City on Feb. 21, and is set to meet former Vice President and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo for a flood mitigation project, even as the Palace stressed that the 2028 elections are not on the President’s mind.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SM Offices pours ₱1B into Cebu
SM Offices, the office leasing arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), is continuing to expand its presence in Metro Manila and key cities nationwide, starting with the investment of more than P1 billion to complete over 60,000 square meters (sqm) of leasable space in Cebu City by the fourth quarter of 2026.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
MTRCB leads the way: Keeping our screens safe
Lights, camera, action — and a mountain of reviews.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe - study
The number of days when the weather gets hot, dry and windy — ideal to spark extreme wildfires — has nearly tripled in the past 45 years across the globe, with the trend increasing even higher in the Americas, a new study shows.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Megaworld invests ₱10B in 4 malls
Andrew Tan-led township developer Megaworld Corp., through its retail and commercial arm Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, is investing P10 billion to build four malls, which will add more than 150,000 square meters (sqm) of gross floor area (GFA) to its retail portfolio.
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mitsubishi reintroduces iconic Versa Van
Continuing the L300's legacy
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February 20, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Build cities for the most marginalized — and everyone wins
If you want to know whether a city is truly working, don’t start by asking the happiest commuters or the residents with the most options.
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