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Manila Bulletin
Magalong denies resigning to take on commish job
Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Monday denied rumors that he has resigned as city chief executive after he was appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as special adviser and investigator of the independent commission investigating corruption in the government's flood control program.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mexico and the Philippines: Dynamism and opportunity
September is Patriotic Month in Mexico, as it marks several of the nation's historic dates.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Travellers kicks off $700M casino projects in Visayas
Tycoon Andrew Tan's leisure company Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. is looking to start the construction of its $700 million Mactan and Boracay gaming centers next year, even as it prioritizes the completion and opening of the Westside Integrated Resort.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The Philippines must go beyond the potential of its talent
While most of us were being entertained by the national flood control circus, another bombshell suddenly dropped within our midst. The Philippines is now near the bottom of the 2025 IMB World Talent Ranking, being ranked 64th out of 69 economies covered in the report.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Defense mulls temporary release from detention of FPRRD to Netherlands
The camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte is studying the possibility of being released temporarily in the Netherlands, the host country of the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he has been detained since March this year for charges of crimes against humanity of murder.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cebu, Davao juniors shine
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — Ethan Lago and Denise Mendoza launched a strong push for the ICTSI Elite Junior Finals with commanding performances in the 7-10 age division, while siblings Rafella and Ralph Batican delivered contrasting rounds in the 11-14 category as the Negros Occidental Junior PGT Championship got underway Monday, Sept. 15, at the tough Marapara layout here.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Joy: 331 DPWH flood control projects in QC worth P17B with multiple issues
Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday, Sept. 15, said a total of 331 flood control projects worth P17 billion with multiple issues were uncovered following the local government's review of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) flood control projects in the city.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kanlaon Volcano continues to rumble
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) logged 72 volcanic earthquakes in just a span of eight hours as Kanlaon Volcano continues to exhibit heightened unrest.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Overwhelming stench of corruption
It is impossible to get away from the topic. Daily hearings in the Senate and Congress resonate with thunderous allegations of large-scale corruption involving elected officials, unscrupulous public works officials and contractors. It is so nauseating that you feel like throwing up, but the proceedings grip you with the desire to know more about the personalities involved in this quicksand that threatens to drag us all into the quagmire.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How to become a maid at age 70
Reflections of a young person on the cycle of life
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Army buttressed by 553 new soldiers
Five hundred thirty-three newly minted soldiers have become part of the Philippine Army (PA) after completing a four-month-long Basic Military Training (BMT), it was announced Monday, Sept. 15.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo XIV marvels at his 'huge learning curve'
Pope Leo XIV marveled at the \"huge learning curve\" he has taken on as pontiff and likened some aspects of the job to jumping \"in on the deep end of the pool very quickly,\" in excerpts of an interview released Sunday on his 70th birthday.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Brazil's National Day: A celebration of shared histories and strategic futures
The Embassy of Brazil in Manila hosted a vibrant celebration of Brazil’s 203rd Independence Day on Sept. 7 at Uma Nota, a Japanese-Brazilian gourmet space that symbolizes the fusion of cultures and the enduring ties between Brazil and the Philippines.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't must keep pace with private sector in clean energy push—PBBM
President Marcos said the government must \"catch up\" with private sector innovations in renewable energy, as he witnessed the energization of the country's first hybrid agro-solar and battery storage system in Tuy, Batangas.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Benitez urges House leadership change amid flood control scandal
Bacolod City Rep. Albee Benitez has called for a leadership overhaul in the House of Representatives over deepening public distrust over controversial flood control projects.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Highly systemic organized crime' against Filipinos
Corruption has been with us for decades. It is a malignant curse, draining public funds and dulling the outrage of those who have lived with it for generations.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Imee Marcos: No Senate coup being hatched
Senator Imee Marcos, on Monday, Sept. 15, denied talks within the minority bloc regarding a supposed plan to hatch a coup, and change the leadership again in the Upper Chamber.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Worth your salt
Through his SolAsin invention, John Carlo Luna Reyes has become the national winner of the 2025 James Dyson Award
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'The Studio' breaks Emmys comedy record
Seth Rogen and \"The Studio\" turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories in a season with 13. At the same time, Noah Wyle and \"The Pitt\" took the top drama prize.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOE: Power back soon for Boracay
F ollow - ing days of persistent brownouts on Boracay Island and in nearby areas, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that power restoration efforts are nearing completion.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
All eyes on State U, DLSU
All eyes will be on reigning champion University of the Philippines and perennial contender De La Salle University when action begins in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Coca-Cola Philippines' iSTAR program powers family-owned carinderia's rise in Cebu
Coca-Cola Philippines continues to support Filipino micro-entrepreneurs through its entrepreneurship training programs, helping small businesses gain the right tools, knowledge, and confidence to grow and sustain their livelihoods.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Baste' files kidnapping, graft charges vs Remullas, others over father's arrest
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte on Monday, Sept. 15, lodged criminal and administrative complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman in Davao City against several government officials, accusing them of orchestrating the \"illegal arrest\" and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court in March.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NG debt costs drop to three-month low
Domestic investors snapped up the government’s short-term securities this week, allowing the Marcos Jr. administration to add P25 billion to its debt pile, with borrowing costs nearly at their lowest in three months.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Malaysia celebrates 68th National Day with diplomatic reception
The Embassy of Malaysia hosted a commemorative reception at Shangri-La Makati on Sept. 9 to mark Malaysia's 68th National Day.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A Gen X flashback
AUDIOJUNKIE BY PUNCH LIWANAG
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
This is a time for ideas, not just emotions
As the days progress, we face even more uncertainties.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos to skip UN General Assembly
President Marcos will no longer attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this month to focus on local issues, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed on Monday, Sept. 15.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
First solar-BESS plant energized
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has energized the Philippines' first solar baseload facility, a step toward increasing the share of renewable energy in the country's power grid.
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September 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA head pushes for full ₱176.7B budget for 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging lawmakers to refrain from cutting down its proposed budget of ₱176.7 billion next year and instead approve it in full, citing its significance in protecting the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk.
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