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Manila Bulletin
Liza Soberano opens up about unimaginable abuse
The nation has long adored Liza Soberano for her beauty, talent, and grace.
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August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
What are the dangers of bedtime procrastination?
Do you feel the need to have some ‘me’ time before bedtime?
3 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko visits center for elderly, orders demolition of road obstructions
Manila Mayor “Isko Moreno” Domagoso personally visited the Beata Health Center in Pandacan, Manila, to assess the condition of residents, especially senior citizens, and to consult with the community.
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August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Recto warms to wealth tax
While the previous administration warned that imposing a “wealth tax” on the rich could trigger capital flight and tax avoidance, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto—the chief economic manager of the Marcos Jr. administration—said he would support Congress if it proposes such a measure.
2 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Are doctors charging too much for professional fees?
How do doctors make a living?
3 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
The night it rained rock 'n' roll
Music icon RJ Jacinto celebrates his 80th birthday with a spectacular concert
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Joy leads rites for MLQ's birth anniversary
Mayor Joy Belmonte on Tuesday, August 19, led the rites, including a wreath-laying at the Quezon Memorial Shrine to mark the 147th birth anniversary of former President Manuel L. Quezon, after whom Quezon City was named.
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Big test for college jins
Just how ready the collegiate taekwondo jins are will be known when the Philippine Taekwondo Association stages the 2025 SMART/MVPSF National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships on Aug. 23-24 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Malate, Manila.
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
An independent probe into the flood of scandals?
President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" Marcos Jr. followed up the big, bold statement he made in his most recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) with an exposé of sorts that sent both signals to, and shivers down, the spine of the parties concerned.
3 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
8 new Puregold stores to boost sales
Tycoon Lucio Co’s food retail arm Puregold Price Club Inc. is opening eight new branches across the country this year to help it achieve the group’s sevento nine-percent revenue growth target.
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Honoring healing hands
Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. marks 10th year with 'Pista ng Pasasalamat'
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chinese kidnap victim rescued in Parañaque
Authorities from the Parañaque City Police rescued a Chinese national who was reportedly kidnapped by his compatriots, one of whom was arrested during the conduct of a followup operation last Sunday, August 12.
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Bayad na bill mo' program proceeding well – Marcos
President Marcos said the zero-balance billing policy in all Department of Health (DOH) hospitals in the country was \"proceeding well,\" citing that it has benefited over 14,000 patients since its implementation.
2 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Devo explores misunderstood legacy in new documentary
You know the band Devo, right? The guys with the funny red plastic hats and jumpsuits? The New Wave musicians behind the silly “Whip It” video? They had that odd, spiky ‘80s vibe? Well, it turns out you may not know as much as you think.
3 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming US help with security guarantees
President Donald Trump said Monday he's begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a pathway to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while affirming that the U.S. would back European security guarantees aimed at preventing Moscow from reinvading its neighbor once the current conflict ends.
2 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Espejo: It’s a huge honor playing for country
The other veteran on Alas Pilipinas Men, Marck Espejo—just like Bryan Bagunas—limped with an ankle injury but has since recovered and doing catch-up in the three-country European training camp that’s in its final leg in Portugal.
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
ASEAN must 'speak with one voice' for peace, prosperity - DFA chief
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must “speak with one voice” to address the challenges of the region, and achieve peace, stability, and prosperity in the region, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos admin borrowing spree continues with P50B
After raising over half a trillion pesos from retail treasury bonds (RTBs) last week, the Marcos Jr. administration successfully borrowed P50 billion from separate sales of debt securities this week.
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cambridge Dictionary adds ‘skibidi, ‘tradwife, ‘delulu’ among 6,000 new words
What the skibidi is happening to the English language?
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
A crowning achievement
Forty-eight years ago, in August, the “ghost month,” I founded C&P Homes after taking out a seven-year loan from a rural bank. I built Camella Homes Phase 1 and 2 with an initial 160 units that sold out to Filipino families, most of whom were families of overseas workers who have saved enough money to build their loved ones the house they have dreamed of for years.
3 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
FY 2026 NEP: Nurturing future-ready generations
Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Last Aug. 13, 2025, on behalf of President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) and as Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), I had the honor and privilege of officially submitting to Congress the P6.793 trillion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) for their review, deliberation, and approval.
3 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
Father of leptospirosis victim files raps vs. Caloocan cops for illegal detention
The father of a college student who died from leptospirosis after searching for him in floodwaters has filed complaints against three Caloocan policemen for his alleged illegal arrest and detention.
1 min |
August 20 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH recognized as premier diving destination at China Expo
The Philippines bagged the “Island Charm Award” and positioned itself as a premier global diving destination at the Diving Resort and Travel Show (DRT) Expo in Beijing, China, the Philippines Embassy in China said.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos reorganizes top economic policymaking body
Malacañang has issued an administrative order reorganizing the composition of the Economy and Development Council (formerly known as the NEDA Board) and its committees to strengthen government coordination in implementing socioeconomic policies and programs.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Isulong ang Wikang Filipino sa lahat ng larangan
Ipinagdiriwang ang Agosto bilang Buwan ng Wika, at ngayong Agosto 19, ginugunita ang kaarawan ni Pangulong Manuel Luis Quezon na kinikilalang tagapagtaguyod ng Filipino bilang Wikang Pambansa.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
New trade accords to counter Trump tariffs
The Philippines is banking on new trade agreements to boost market access and reverse the decline in exports and foreign investments due to uncertainties driven by the tariff policy of the United States (US), according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque.
3 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM bats for climate- smart farming
Malacañang said President Marcos is bent on pushing for climate-smart farming as part of his administration’s efforts to modernize agriculture and strengthen food security through renewable energy solutions.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Transparency vowed in budget scrutiny
House to carry out review as administration ally
3 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Egypt marks National Day with renewed diplomatic spirit and cultural harmony
The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt celebrated its National Day with a vibrant and meaningful gathering that underscored the enduring friendship between Egypt and the Philippines, as well as the promise of deeper cooperation in the years ahead.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't raises P507B from RTB offer
Driven by “very strong market demand,” the national government concluded its offer period for five-year retail treasury bonds (RTBs) last week, borrowing a total of P507.2 billion from both local and foreign lenders.
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