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Israel suspends operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza
Israel on Tuesday said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to comply with new registration rules.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Philippine stocks struggle as 2025 closes
Despite an upbeat start in January, capital market observers agree that 2025 was a disappointing year for the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) as the local bourse underperformed significantly while its regional peers rallied.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A vision for a healed and prosperous PH
Assalaamu Alaikum As we face the dawn of 2026, we do not merely turn a page; we begin a new chapter of our national story.Nawa'y huwag nating kalimutan ang magpasalamat sa lahat ng biyaya at aral na ating natanggap.
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January 1, 2026
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Luzon-based consortium bags Bacolod garbage collection deal
A Luzon-based consortium bagged the two service contracts for this highly urbanized city's solid waste management operations, amounting to almost P437 million for 2026.
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January 1, 2026
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A moment for reflection and renewal
I join Filipinos all over the world as we welcome the New Year 2026.
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January 1, 2026
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44% of Filipinos expect better quality of life in 2026
Nearly half of adult Filipinos are optimistic that their quality of life will improve this year, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.
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January 1, 2026
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Technology trends
‘Body intelligent’ wearables
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Iloilo town vice mayor accidentally shoots self
Vice Mayor Aimee Paz Lamasan of Dueñas town, Iloilo province was wounded after she accidentally shot herself on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
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January 1, 2026
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Mary treasures all things in her heart
The story of the shepherds opens the New Year for all of us.
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January 1, 2026
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Dado Banatao: Filipino genius, global legacy
The passing of Diosdado “Dado” Banatao on December 25 invites a nation to pause, remember, and give thanks.
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January 1, 2026
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Choose service over self-interest – Marcos
Resident Marcos is starting the year by calling on Filipinos to choose doing the things that would help the society grow such as opting for service rather than self-interest, empathy over indifference, and hope over despair.
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January 1, 2026
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New beginnings and fresh opportunities
As we usher in the New Year, the Judiciary extends its warm greetings to the public and takes the moment to reaffirm its commitment to serving the public with renewed energy, purpose, and dedication in the coming year.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Lessons learned for rookie coaches
Rookie PBA coaches LA Tenorio of Magnolia and Dennis \"Delta\" Pineda of Converge may have ended the 2025 with their respective teams suffering early exits in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup but they are taking all the valuable lessons into the new year following their first conferences as the head tacticians.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
New Year's Resolutions:
A collective reset
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SEC cited by BSP for financial literacy
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has recognized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for implementing innovative programs that promote financial education among Filipinos.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Malaysian firm pours ₱950M into Batangas
The local affiliate of Malaysia-based investment holding company Amplefield Ltd. is spending ₱950 million on a warehouse project in Batangas, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Good governance boosts hope for New Year
Amid a worsening national crisis, what options are available to the citizenry for building a viable future?
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
6 New Year's resolutions for a healthier body, a lighter footprint
As another year begins, I find myself less interested in dramatic overhauls and more drawn to modest, meaningful resolutions—habits that don’t require perfection, just intention.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ex-mayor arrested in buy-bust
A former mayor of Santo Domingo town, Nueva Ecija province was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Talavera, Nueva Ecija on New Year's Eve.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ABS-CBN programs to air on ALLTV beginning Jan. 2
Starting Jan. 2, 2026, ABS-CBN programs will be shown on ALLTV.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ASEAN hosting seen to boost investments
The Philippines could see more investments pour in as a result of hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related meetings in 2026, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
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January 1, 2026
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Wish list
I was hoping someone would give me an umbrella — and I got my wish!
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gaps in regional integration flagged
State-run policy think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has raised concerns over the Philippines' performance in regional economic integration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), warning that nearly half of the targets under the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 are unlikely to be met.
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January 1, 2026
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PH IT-BPM revenue grows faster than global peers
The country’s information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector is outpacing its counterparts abroad by two percentage points (ppts) in revenue growth, with the industry likely reaching $40 billion in 2025.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian POWs as part of truce agreement
Thailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian prisoners of war held for five months, fulfilling the terms of a ceasefire agreement the two countries signed to end bitter fighting along their border.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pistons spoil LeBron's 41st birthday
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, Dec. 30.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Trump administration freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
President Donald Trump's administration announced on Tuesday that it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota and demanding an audit of some day care centers after a series of fraud schemes involving government programs in recent years.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Renewed strength and purpose
First and foremost, I want to greet my fellow Filipinos a Happy New year.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan
China's People's Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-fire show of force as part of what it called \"Justice Mission 2025\" to demonstrate its ability to deter any external support for the island it claims as part of its sovereign territory.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
14 injured as van rams house in Ilocos Sur
Fourteen persons were injured when their van crashed into a house in Barangay Aluling, Cervantes town, Ilocos Sur province, on Tuesday morning, Dec. 30.
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