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Manila Bulletin
GCash, Maya cut ties with online gambling
E-wallets GCash and Maya will promptly remove all links redirecting users to online gambling sites in compliance with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) order to remove such links.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Putin praises Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of summit in Alaska
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine, more than three years after Moscow launched its invasion, as the two leaders prepared for a pivotal U.S.-Russia summit Friday in Alaska.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
SIGHT SAVING DAY 2025: A clearer vision for every Filipino
On August 16, the nation comes together to observe Sight Saving Day, a powerful reminder of the importance of eye health and our shared responsibility to prevent avoidable blindness.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Quimbo files poll protest vs Marikina Mayor Teodoro
Former congresswoman Stella Quimbo has filed an election protest against Marikina City Mayor Maan Hontiveros Teodoro, alleging irregularities, anomalies, and fraud against her midterm poll opponent.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
SC urged to declare new BSKE law unconstitutional
The Supreme Court (SC) was asked to declare unconstitutional Republic Act No. 12232 that extended the term of office of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials to four years and postponed their elections set for December this year to November 2026.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cash remittances up 3.7% in June
Cash sent home by Filipinos working and living overseas continued to increase in June on the back of faster inflows from land-based workers, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippines-Australia war games begin
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) opened a joint military training dubbed as \"Exercise Amphibious and Land Operations\" (ALON25) on Friday, Aug. 15, as both forces seek to enhance their interoperability, joint force projection capabilities, and multi-domain operations.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
SMFG vows to boost local manufacturing
Japanese financial services giant Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) assured the Philippine government that the country’s manufacturing sector will benefit from deeper bilateral relationship as it intends to attract more investors from Japan.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, South Korea reaffirm strategic partnership
President Marcos has reaffirmed Manila's strong and enduring Strategic Partnership with Seoul as he spoke for the first time with newly elected South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung on Thursday, Aug. 14.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH Resorts reports ₱6.75B loss amid project write-off
Davao tycoon Dennis A. Uy’s PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. (PHR) has already written off its investments in its shelved Emerald Bay integrated casino-resort project in Mactan, which led to a P6.75-billion net loss for the first half of 2025.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
KONE bullish on PH urbanization
Finnish elevator and escalator giant KONE is bullish on a sustained business growth in the Philippines, capitalizing on the anticipated rapid urbanization of the country in the long term.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
More skies, more stories
Cebu Pacific adds more flights to key domestic destinations
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
IIT resumes
There’s no better way to cap an inaugural tournament than by pitting the three best players from the first three legs in a head-to-head duel - turning Round 4 of the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tournament into a thrilling test of will and character.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pagbilao plant contract ends
Independent power producer (IPP) TeaM Energy Corp. has transferred its 735-megawatt (MW) Pagbilao coal-fired power plant to the government, following the expiration of its Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) contract.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Great Deals logs record P1.36-B revenue in June
Philippines’ largest e-commerce enabler Great Deals E-Commerce Corp. announced record-breaking revenues for June this year, surpassing its typical holiday season peak on the back of rapidly expanding customer base.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Habagat', easterlies to prevail over PH until Aug 22
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the southwest monsoon, or “habagat”, and easterly winds will be the dominant weather systems affecting the country from Aug. 15 to 22, based on the latest weather outlook.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Eyes on the Future: Vision for All, Sustainability for Generations
Every August, the Philippines observes Sight-Saving Month, a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of eye health and preventing avoidable blindness.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippines' ancient balete guardians: Witnesses of time and resilience
I was just wandering around the vast greenery here in Tagaytay, where I live, when I found myself scrolling through Facebook and landing on a group called Pinoy History. One post in particular caught my attention, it was about some of the oldest trees in the country.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Foreign rocket debris fished out in Occidental Mindoro
A rocket debris bearing the Chinese flag was found floating in the sea of Looc, Occidental Mindoro on Thursday, Aug. 14.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
165,000-classroom shortage: The long wait for solutions
Every school year opens with the same grim picture: children learning in cramped spaces, some sitting on the aisles for lack of chairs, others shuffling between double or even triple class shifts, and students in campus open spaces where seats are clustered to indicate different classrooms.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
DAP opens nominations for dev't training programs, offers Al courses
President Marcos has ordered the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), the main training arm of the Philippine government, to offer training on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to career executives.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
7 hurt as SUV crashes into a school beside Caloocan hospital
Seven people, including two children, were injured when a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) crashed into the lobby of a school beside a hospital in Caloocan City on Thursday, August 14.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Yulos in SEAG
Elaiza Yulo hopes to step out of the shadows of her brothers, Carlos and Eldrew, as she aims to carve a name for herself by competing in the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand this December.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Delivery rider yields ₱1.2-M shabu in Manila
A 25-year-old delivery rider and alleged member of a notorious gang was arrested for delivering ₱1,224,000 worth of shabu using a famous service delivery app during a buy-bust operation in Sta. Cruz, Manila, authorities said on Thursday, Aug. 14.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Courage to oppose wrongdoing; remember Mary's Assumption
The gospel message of this 2oth Sunday is puzzling. In one part of the Scriptures, Jesus Christ promises peace: “T leave you peace, my peace I give to you.”
3 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album
Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Toniyuh is taking over the internet
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Toniyuh has successfully honored his heroes.
2 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH not responsible for Chinese vessels' collision—DFA
The Philippines was not responsible for the collision of two Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc while chasing Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Suluan, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
1 min |
August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Lani orders intensified anti-illegal drugs campaign in Taguig City
Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano ordered an aggressive and sustained anti-illegal drugs operations in the city even as she commended the police for the series of arrests of suspected illegal drugs peddlers during several buy-bust operations.
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August 16 2025
Manila Bulletin
Llover faces acid test
Rising Filipino boxing prospect Kenneth Llover is eager to test his wares against two-time former world champion Luis Concepcion of Panama in a fight that would serve as a gauge for his readiness for a long-coveted world title shot.
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