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Palace: Transport fare hike 'premature despite looming diesel price increase
Malacañang said allowing a jeepney fare hike was “premature” despite a possible eighth straight week of oil price increases, noting that a provisional P1 adjustment remains in effect, and this was enough to cover fuel costs.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
When is the best time to enjoy Japan's sakura trees?
A springtime cherry blossom guide
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
BSP: Rates no longer fuel growth
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said monetary policy has reached the limits of its effectiveness in reviving the Philippine economy, shifting the burden to the government to implement fiscal reforms and address governance failures.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko hailed as 'bamboo champion' for planting 100,000 trees
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso was given due recognition by the Million Trees Foundation and the bamboo sector on Thursday, Feb. 19, for his administration’s 100,000-bamboo tree planting program as part of the city government’s expanded efforts in mitigating flooding and promoting environmental sustainability.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Nancy turns over vehicles, equipment for Makati Police's anti-crime ops
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay assured her administration's continuous support to the Makati City Police following the signing of a usufruct agreement and turnover of several vehicles and equipment to be used by the police force in their anti-criminality operations.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How this hotel in Kyoto is a haven of calm, grace, and intention
Why a stay at Dusit Thani Kyoto is worth it
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pasay cops nab mastermind in 'chop-chop' murder case
Authorities have arrested a foreign national tagged as the alleged mastermind in the gruesome killing and dismemberment of a Chinese national whose remains were stuffed inside a blue drum and discovered in Binondo, Manila on Feb. 15.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How 2 Filipinas turned childhood curiosity into careers in space science
For many children, gazing at the night sky is just a fleeting wonder.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH watchdog moves to break data moats
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is considering the integration of data privacy standards into its antitrust framework, a move aimed at lowering barriers to entry for local firms and challenging the market dominance of global technology giants.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Lacson: Corruption biggest test for potential 2028 national candidates
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said he is confident that the issue on corruption will remain the greatest test of leadership as the presidential race for 2028 starts to take shape.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Oxford: PH savings to defy aging drag
Savings rates in emerging markets, including the Philippines, are hovering near multi-decade highs and will likely retreat only modestly in the coming decades as demographic shifts reshape global capital flows, according to Oxford Economics.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Roads in Manila to close for Philippine Marathon starting Feb. 21
Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed beginning 11 p.m. on Feb. 21, to give way to the Philippine Marathon, the Manila Police District (MPD) announced in a traffic advisory.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
High costs, low trust stall local digital gains
Digital financial engagement serves as a primary driver of financial inclusion in the Philippines, though persistent structural hurdles continue to marginalize a significant portion of the population from the formal banking system, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Valentine's: A hallmark holiday?
It is almost a staple that as February comes around the corner, merchandising and malls are clad in red, pink and white.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Trump wants his Board of Peace to solve world conflicts
The first meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Thursday was an early test of whether one of his marquee foreign policy initiatives can gain broad support and advance the shaky ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Vitarich acquires BCI for ₱280M
Poultry and feed producer Vitarich Corp. finalized its P280 million acquisition of breeder farm facilities in Davao del Sur, a move designed to insulate the company from supply chain volatility and lower its production costs.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Tax collectors and sinners
As a rabbi or teacher attracting a lot of followers, Jesus is expected to follow the examples of other teachers who stay away from people considered sinners so as not to risk being contaminated.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Your dinner plans this love month, now with 20% cashback when you pay with your Maya Credit Card
February usually means more dinner plans than usual.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Shear line triggers floods, landslides in Mindanao
PH Red Cross goes on heightened alert
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah
He was reportedly his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite, but the former Prince Andrew has long been a headache for Britain’s royal family.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DOT suspends hotel star rating inspections
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has suspended all Star Rating Classification Assessments for accommodation establishments nationwide pending a review and enhancement of its evaluation system under the 2024 National Accommodation Standards (NAS).
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Keeping it clean
Lady Bulldogs eye third straight win vs Lady Tams
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The other JdV
As Speaker of the House of Representatives — a title he held five times — Jose de Venecia did his job.
1 min |
February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The Pursuit of Play
Inside PlayTime Entertainment's strategic approach to sports as entertainment
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Creamline, Capitall collide
Depth meets firepower when Creamline squares off with the Bella Belen-led Capital1 in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the FilOil Centre in San Juan City.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
International Mother Language Day: Promoting linguistic and cultural diversity
Today, Feb. 21, is International Mother Language Day, a reminder that language is inseparable from identity, memory, culture, and learning.
2 min |
February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ALI defies local housing chill
The Philippines’ largest property developer reported a 39 percent surge in profit as recovery in commercial lot sales and its expanding hotel and mall portfolio offset the cooling residential market.
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February 21, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Engaging with the community
(Part II)
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February 21, 2026
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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