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Manila Bulletin
ICI, DOJ ready cases over flood control project mess
At least 15 to 20 cases related to the anomalous flood control projects are set to be referred to the Ombudsman in the next two to three weeks, Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) officials said.
4 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't asked to prioritize calamity victims over ghost projects
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go urged the national government to channel its resources toward helping victims of recent natural disasters instead of wasting public funds on alleged ghost projects and flood control programs being milked by a few.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Magnitude 5.8 aftershock rattles northern Cebu
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said the magnitude 5.8 quake struck northern Cebu in the wee hours of Monday, Oct. 13, causing power outages and minor landslides and triggering panic among worried and weary residents.
4 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
House OKs ₱6.793-T nat'l budget for 2026
The House of Representatives survived a potentially tumultuous mid-Congress leadership change to pass the ₱6.793-trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) or proposed national budget for 2026 on time.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rabin Angeles & Angela Muji ready to shine on the big screen
The success of the Viva One series \"Seducing Drake Palma\" continues.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOH: Influenza-like illness cases 8% lower than last year
Influenza-like illness (ILI) cases around the country are eight percent lower this year compared to the same period in 2024, the Department of Health (DOH) reported.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Manila gov't ready for calamities, 'The Big One' – Mayor Isko
Manila Mayor Francisco \"Isko Moreno\" Domagoso has assured that the city government has adequate facilities, professionals, and capacity in terms of transportation, medicines, and supplies in case the “Big One” strikes.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
New ₱500K cash cap a success-Remolona
While the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) moves to ramp up its anti-money laundering system, the central bank chief said the ₱500,000 cash withdrawal limit has so far been a \"very effective\" measure.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Foreign cash powers PH clean energy-DOE
Three years after the Philippines lifted the limit on foreign ownership in renewable energy (RE) projects, the Department of Energy (DOE) said 75 ventures with international investors are now driving the country toward its clean energy goals.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The trustmark debate
In the bustling online marketplace of the Philippines, a new headwind is unfolding that strikes at the heart of small business survival.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Akari, ZUS seek second victory
Akari, ZUS Coffee and Petro Gazz seek followup victories against their respective opponents in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bacolod OKs P3 M for quake victims in northern Cebu
This highly-urbanized city has allocated P3 million in assistance for victims of the recent magnitude-6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu province.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Maguindanao Sur village dad, son gunned down
Two men on a motorbike killed a village councilor of Ampatuan town, Maguindanao del Sur province and his son on Monday morning.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Megaworld pouring ₱3.4 B into provincial township expansion
Top township developer Megaworld Corp. is reinvesting ₱3.4 billion from the recent sale of MREIT Inc. shares to expand the offerings of its three township developments in Bacolod, Mactan, and Palawan.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
National airport masterplan needed
As air travel becomes a major means of travel between the Visayas, Mindanao, and Luzon regions, the need for seamless travel arrangements for people and cargo is paramount.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fly high with Mika Salamanca
The young actress talks about penning her first children's book, 'Lipad'
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos will allow public access to his SALN - Palace
Malacañang assured the public that all members of the Executive Department, including President Marcos, will comply with any directive from the Office of the Ombudsman allowing public access to their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs).
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tron: Ares’ tops box office with $33.5M debut
“Tron: Ares” powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney’s third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
New rules stall Digiplus in Brazil
Online gaming firm Digiplus Interactive Corp.'s surprise move to halt its three-week-old operations in Brazil has been traced to new restrictions on the industry, similar to those imposed in the Philippines, that will limit its ability to entice players away from its competitors.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Taylor Swift: Showgirl in lights
AUDIOJUNKIE BY PUNCH LIWANAG
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Centeno in Seventh Heaven
Filipina cue artist grateful for World 10-Ball triumph
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fake news and cyber libel
BUSINESS OPTION WILMA I. MIRANDA
3 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ambassador Widjojo highlights economic, climate, and cultural cooperation
The Embassy of Indonesia in the Philippines welcomed members of the press to a media luncheon held on Sept. 30 at the Roma Salon of The Manila Hotel.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
You cleanse the outside
There is a saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.” It means that one should not judge someone or something based only on what one sees on the outside or only on what one perceives without knowing the full situation.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Meralco announces power rate hike for October
Following a reduction last month, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced an upward adjustment in its overall power rate for October, primarily driven by a higher generation charge.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Metro Manila 2050: The need for climate action now
If the nation’s premier metropolis stays on its current path, it risks becoming a cautionary tale of climate neglect by 2050 — unlivable, flood-prone, and bogged down by decades of short-term fixes.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP profit drops 17% at end-July
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported a ₱16 billion decline in net profit in the first seven months of the year, as single-digit drop in expenses was outweighed by the doubledigit fall in revenues.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA seeks FAO aid for agri overhaul
The Philippines is asking the assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to help address 27 years of developmental gaps in the country's agriculture sector, fueled by the government's funding shortfalls, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Switzerland tourism showcases 'Travel Better' in Manila
The high-level delegation from Switzerland Tourism, led by CEO Martin Nydegger, recently visited Manila for a series of events aimed at strengthening ties with the Philippine travel industry and promoting Switzerland as a sustainable, year-round destination for Filipino travelers.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ateneo de Manila University honors Italian master Salvatore Cascone
Ateneo de manila University, in collaboration with its cultural and academic institutions, inaugurated \"The Madonnas of Salvatore Cascone: An Exhibition of Sacred Art\" on Sept. 29, 2025. The launch took place at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception in Gonzaga Hall, setting a solemn and contemplative atmosphere for the exhibit's opening.
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