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'Aughost'
Ghosts and ghost projects, in the month of August (from the 23rd to Sept. 21). “Ghost” might as well be the word of the week.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hann Holdings pulls back from public offering
Hann Holdings Inc., the owner and developer of the integrated resort (IR) Hann Resort in Clark, Pampanga, has shelved its planned P13-billion initial public offering (IPO) indefinitely due to adverse domestic and global market conditions.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Eala faces Danish star
Alex Eala braces for another tough challenge as she resumes her Grand Slam campaign at the 2025 US Open in New York this week.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mamuyac excited to play with Pringle
Gian Mamuyac is excited to pick the brain of a veteran player like Stanley Pringle as they team up at Rain or Shine for the upcoming PBA 50th Season.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Millie Bobby Brown & Jake Bongiovi welcome first child through adoption
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopted a daughter, the first child for the married couple, this summer, they announced Thursday.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PEZA inks Taipei investment deal
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is expecting new investments from Taiwan after securing an investment promotion partnership with one of its largest commercial banks, Cathay United Bank (CUB).
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
FDCP Chair Jose Javier Reyes backs initiative to lower movie ticket prices
Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chairman Jose Javier Reyes expressed support for lowering the prices of movie tickets to help lure Filipino audiences back to cinemas, citing the recent extended runs of \"Sunshine\" and \"Lasting Moments.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The narrow door
A story is told about a good and devout Catholic barangay chairman who died and off he went to the next life.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Your guide for autumn in Japan
What to expect from Japanese destinations during the 'ber months
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How Hitachi makes green building retrofits possible
Old buildings have a way of telling a community’s story; its identity, heritage, and how it came to be. These structures stand as witnesses to historical moments, events, and milestones, connecting the community’s present to its past.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
CinePanalo '26 makes history with record P5-M grant
All systems go for Puregold CinePanalo 2026, which is offering hefty production grants—the largest ever in Philippine film festival history—to this year's participants, both professional and student filmmakers.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Netanyahu to push ahead with Gaza City takeover and renewed ceasefire talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas aimed at returning all the remaining hostages and ending the war on Israel’s terms.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Singson declines offer to lead DPWH anew
League of Cities backs flood control probe
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Peso to appreciate despite rate cuts
Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI said that despite monetary policy easing and the expected two more quarter-point cuts in key interest rates before year-end, it still sees the Philippine peso appreciating to as strong as P55 against the United States (US) dollar.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Heavier traffic and the push to have a commuter-centric system
Metro Manila's roads have been choked with heavier-than-usual traffic in recent weeks, and the frustration is growing more palpable by the day.
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August 23, 2025
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The Manila Bulletin Earth+Lens exhibit returns this year, featuring scenic natural and cultural landmarks that define Filipino identity, powered by HUAWEI Pura 80 Series
Beyond the lush greenery and calming ocean waves, the 2025 edition of the Manila Bulletin Earth+Lens highlights iconic sights that reflect not only the country's visual beauty but also the Filipino spirit and identity associated with each, championing the preservation of natural and cultural landmarks while promoting responsible tourism in both urban and rural areas.
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August 23, 2025
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Cebu-based teams use SSL stint for CESAFI buildup
University of San Carlos and University of Southern Philippines Foundation are hitting two birds with one stone with their participation in the 2025 Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Cebu Leg.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Red-hot PLDT stakes unbeaten run
PLDT seeks to stretch its winning run to three games when it battles Cignal on Saturday, Aug. 23, in the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Another call for Constitutional change
August is a month of celebrations — the birth date of Manuel L. Quezon on the 19th, Ninoy Aquino Day on the 21st, National Heroes Day on August 25 which is also the commemoration of the start of the 1986 Philippine revolution, and the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo's first international trip could be to Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV is planning to visit Lebanon this year on his first foreign visit, the country's Catholic cardinal said, a trip that would give history's first American pope a chance to speak in broad terms about peace in the Middle East and the plight of Christians there.
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August 23, 2025
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Fierce battle looms at Eastridge
As Addie Manhit and the UP-1 squad aim to sustain their momentum following a resounding surge in Round 3 at Pradera Verde, attention also returns to La Salle-1’s Julia Lua, who is expected to return for the final leg of the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tour (ladies division), which fires off Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Eastridge Golf Club in Binangonan, Rizal.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Teenage boy slays mama in Misamis
15-year-old boy allegedly killed his 55-year-old mother after she refused to give him food in Plaridel town, Misamis Occidental province on Friday, Aug. 15, police reported Friday, Aug. 22.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
10 online scammers nabbed
Ten Filipinos have been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in two houses reportedly owned by a foreigner in Bacoor City, Cavite where they were found allegedly engaged in online scam operations.
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August 23, 2025
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Marcos welcomes 4 new envoys
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed four newly designated ambassadors to the Philippines, reaffirming the vibrant and robust bilateral ties with their respective countries.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Manila mayor to Rep Chua: Investigate yourself over unauthorized demolition, construction project
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso challenged Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua to reflect on what is right and wrong following the discovery of an unauthorized construction project on a vacant lot owned by the city government on Thursday, Aug. 21.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
I-Land, Inc. and I-Land Residences Sucat earn awards at PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2025
Sustainable property developer I-Land, Inc., widely known as ISOC Land, bagged multiple honors at the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards held at Shangri-La The Fort, where nearly 70 trophies were presented to 30 outstanding developers across the country.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
From 228 to 322: The Philippines’ new biodiversity hotspots
At the 2025 Philippine Biodiversity Symposium in Iloilo City, held from August 12-15, convenors announced a landmark update: the country's official Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) map now features 322 sites, up from 228 previously. This expansion reflects years of scientific work to identify areas of exceptional ecological importance, both within and outside existing legally protected areas.
3 min |
August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM Prime defers $1-B REIT listing
Investors eager to buy into the planned real estate investment trust of SM Prime Holdings Inc., a leading integrated property developer in Southeast Asia, will have to wait longer as the $1 billion initial public offering has been deferred to “beyond 2026.”
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Navy sails with ASEAN counterparts
The Philippine Navy (PN) sailed in unison with counterparts from fellow Southeast Asian countries off Penang, Malaysia on Thursday, Aug. 21, to showcase unity and maritime strength.
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August 23, 2025
Manila Bulletin
China races to build world’s largest solar farm to meet emissions targets
Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be the world's largest solar farm when completed high on a Tibetan plateau. It will cover 610 square kilometers (235 square miles), which is the size of Chicago.
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