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Stop corruption; fix the system now
When former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan revealed before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee the existence of a so-called “leadership fund” within the National Expenditure Program (NEP), it unveiled a systemic normalization of budgetary manipulation in the guise of public service.
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September 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mitsubishi opens new dealership in Bantay, Ilocos Sur
Just outside of Vigan
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September 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos laments little progress in sea dispute
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has bid farewell to Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, expressing regret that little progress had been made on the South China Sea dispute during his tenure.
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September 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Teen protesters not legally liable but will undergo intervention - MDSW
Protesters under 15 years old who were caught during the violent demonstration in Manila on Sept. 21 are not criminally liable but they are still subject to government intervention, according to the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW)
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September 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Jesus was praying in solitude
The apostles have a good role model in Jesus. As the leader of their group, he does not simply speak to them about the necessity of prayer, its content or method.
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September 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Megaworld to buy back P2-B shares
To support its stock amid weak market conditions, tycoon Andrew Tan’s township developer Megaworld Corp. is launching a P2-billion buyback of its common shares in the open market at prevailing market prices.
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September 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Italy vs Poland in semis
A blockbuster rematch came early for defending champion Italy and world No. 1 Poland after arranging a high-stakes semifinal clash in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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September 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A decade of vision
Milestones matter. In a country where the property industry is both an engine of economic growth and a mirror of society’s aspirations, the 10th anniversary of the Dot Property Philippines Awards is more than just another glittering night. It’s a marker of how far the industry has come and a subtle reminder of where it still needs to go.
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September 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Iloilo City extends 60% real property tax rate to 2028
The Iloilo City government extended the 60-percent real property tax rate until 2028 amid a warning that a 300-percent RPT hike will destroy the economy and a Supreme Court (SC) petition.
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September 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week.
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September 26, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Corruption slowly unmasked
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday, Sept. 24, asked the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to freeze nearly P500 million in luxury vehicles and almost P5 billion in aircraft connected to officials and contractors allegedly involved in ghost and substandard flood control projects.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Coconut exports seen hitting $3B
The Philippines’ coconut exports are expected to surpass this year’s estimate and reach as high as $3 billion in 2026, fueled by higher production and prices, according to the United Coconut Association of the Philippines (UCAP).
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH submits ratification documents of High Seas Treaty at UNGA
Proving its leadership in marine ecology and the sustainable use of maritime resources, the Philippines—through Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro—formally deposited the instrument of ratification of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No indication of Italy backing out of investment talks with PH—envoy
Italian investors’ interest in bringing business to the country has not changed despite the multi-billion peso flood control mess currently being investigated by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure and the Senate— described as one of the biggest corruption scandals in the Philippines.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos furious at rising kickbacks
President Marcos is angered by reports that lawmakers are demanding kickbacks of up to 25 to 30 percent from infrastructure projects.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US bills threaten IT-BPM sector
The information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector is monitoring developments concerning a growing legislative push in the United States (US) that seeks to curb offshoring.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
GSIS investment vields P139M
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the state-run pension fund for public sector employees, said its investments in DigiPlus Interactive Corp. have so far generated a total of P139 million in dividends since it injected P1 billion worth of funds into the gaming firm in 2023.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOTr readies LRT-2 PPP bid
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is expected to soon submit its solicited bidding proposal for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) to government scrutiny, as part of a broader privatization effort in the country's railways.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
QC gov't issues traffic advisory on North Avenue closure for MRT-7 construction
The Quezon City Government has issued a traffic advisory related to the temporary closure of a portion of North Avenue heading toward Elliptical Road from Sept. 24 until Nov. 30.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH joins global nuclear board
The country will be part of the IAEA board until 2027, fol- lowing its previous term from 2015 to 2017.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Behind the scenes at Ever Bilena's Pond Naravit Fan Call
Our four-person Ever Bilena team flew to Thailand to give Pond Naravit's fans an extraordinary experience they could cherish forever.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bridging the gap: Future-proofing education for jobs that exist
While the nation's attention was riveted on the unfolding scandal of ghost flood control projects, another national issue quietly made itself known: the Philippines dropped to 64th out of 69 countries in the 2025 World Talent Ranking by the International Institute for Management Development's (IMD) World Competitiveness Center.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Who then is this...?
Jesus has been many things to many people. He is seen by some people as John the Baptist raised from the dead.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
MB chief photog bags grand prize in Pagcor contest
Veteran photojournalist Mark Balmores won the grand prize in the Mobile category of the 2025 PAGCOR Photography Contest.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dela Rosa-led Ateneo rips UE
Two-time UAAP MVP Kacey Dela Rosa stamped her class and powered Ateneo past University of the East, 81-52, to begin their Season 88 women’s basketball tournament title campaign in grand fashion at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Wednesday, Sept. 24.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SEC backs bank secrecy reform
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is supporting proposals to amend existing bank secrecy laws as part of the government’s continuing fight against corruption.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Repairman explains motive behind Quiapo stabbing, claims he felt threatened by rioters
A 52-year-old watch repairman who fatally stabbed a 15-year-old student during the Sept. 21 riots in Quiapo has claimed he acted out of fear after feel-
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Excitement builds for ASICS MTT
In a sporting world often defined by podium finishes and elite competition, the ASICS Meta: Time Trials takes a refreshing and empowering approach: putting personal achievement at the forefront of the racing experience.
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September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Youth's mission: ‘Clever as serpents’
When Cardinal Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), stood before the crowd at the EDSA People Power Monument last Sept. 21, 2025, he invoked an urgent reminder from Scripture: “Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16).
3 min |
September 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
You deserve the truth, not AI’s interpretation of it
We all want to understand the world around us.
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