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Manila Bulletin
PH debt climbing further to over P19T
Hitting a fresh high, the na- tional government’s debt is expected to exceed P19 trillion by the end of 2026, nearly 10-percent higher than the projected end-2025 level of P17.36 trillion.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
DPWH: Law does not bar politicians' firms from joining public works bidding
Contractors linked to politicians or their relatives may still secure flood-control projects if they meet all legal, technical, and financial requirements, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
League of Cities backs ban on online gambling for local gov't workers
The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) expressed its support for the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) decision to implement a ban on online gambling for its personnel and all local government employees in the country.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Massive privatization to lift gov't revenues
To help fund the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, government revenues are projected to reach nearly P5 trillion next year, boosted in part by a P101-billion target from privatization proceeds—massively higher than this year's P5-billion goal.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Another impeachment complaint could be in the offing in 2026, says VP Sara's lawyer
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is getting ready to face another impeachment complaint against her by February next year.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Another medal for Team PH
Centeno assured of billiards silver in World Games
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Abarrientos to reunite with Cone at Ginebra
The coaching shuffle between Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia — two teams under the San Miguel Corporation bloc — continues this offseason.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
How often must I forgive?
It was common practice among the Jews to forgive three times.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
The Seine in Paris is open for swimming
Swimming in the Seine is an increasingly popular tourist attraction in the French capital — and a must-do for Parisians themselves. Thousands of people have enjoyed a dip in the river since three public bathing sites opened last month, the first in over a century.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
From wholesome waiter to actor
WTFU! (WHAT THE FU!)
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dinner diplomacy and barbecue politics
For three decades, a Malate flat hosted storied gatherings that brought together headline-makers, foreign correspondents, and unforgettable meals, right up to the eve of a revolution
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ayala narrows profit dip in H1
Zobel-led Ayala Corp. reported a core net income, which ex-
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
5 new Black Hawk choppers join PAF fleet
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) received five brand-new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters which are expected to further enhance the country’s air mobility, disaster response, and security operations.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Weather to taste
From garden blooms to campfire cocoa, Bar Flora's new menu captures the flavors of all four seasons
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Number of hospitals with leptospirosis fast lanes increased to 49 - DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Wednesday, August 13, that it has expanded its leptospirosis fast lanes to 49 hospitals nationwide.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ghost Month starts soon: Here's what not to do
In a cultural tapestry rich with tradition, many Asian communities will observe the Ghost Month, commencing on Aug. 23 and stretching until Sept. 21, 2025.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Esteban banners free fencing camp
A free two-day fencing camp backed by Rebisco Extreme and led by Filipino-Ivorian Olympian Maxine Esteban drew more than 50 youngsters in Manila on Aug. 9-10, underscoring a push to make the sport accessible beyond elite circles.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
DPWH: Law does not bar politicians’ firms from joining public works bidding
Congress is considering a proposal to bar relatives of elected officials within a certain degree of consanguinity from engaging in government infrastructure contracts.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Five minutes that can save lives and build trust
Trust is an important factor in public safety. When people trust the authorities to always be there to keep them safe during times of natural disaster or from criminal elements, a strong partnership between government and citizens is forged.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
The spirit of gift-giving: Does it say 'thank you' or 'expect more'?
When does a gift—whether to a stranger or a friend—carry nothing but pure gratitude? And when does it begin to whisper an unspoken expectation of another favor to come?
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Driver killed, 10 hurt in jeepney-truck crash
A jeepney driver was killed and 10 passengers were injured in a collision with a truck in Barangay Ibabao here on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
7 cops charged for murder of Quirino tribesman
Seven policemen have been charged with murder for allegedly killing a member of an Indigenous People's tribe in Nagtipunan town, Quirino province last May.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
GTCAP posts robust growth
The Ty family’s investment arm, GT Capital Holdings Inc., expects to sustain its strong growth trajectory as it reported a 31-percent jump in core net income to P18.11 billion due to the record performances of Metrobank, Toyota, and Metro Pacific.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
FINIX: Ready for the big time
P-pop group FINIX (pronounced as Phoenix), a dynamic ensemble of seven exceptionally gifted young girls, is poised to make a dazzling entrance into the vibrant music scene.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Netanyahu hints that Gaza ceasefire talks now focus on the release of all hostages at once
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday hinted that ceasefire efforts in Gaza are now focused on a comprehensive deal that would release the remaining hostages all at once, rather than in phases.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Yoon champions tech-driven golf
South Korean golfer Ina Yoon continues to rise in the professional scene after making her debut in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) this year and she has no plans to stop.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Import ban hits rice forecast
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has downgraded its projection for the Philippines’ rice imports this year by 500,000 metric tons (MT) due to the 60-day import ban that will come into effect beginning next month.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
Manila to impose 500-meter quiet zone around SBC, UST for 2025 bar exams
The City of Manila has ordered the enforcement of a quiet and orderly zone within a 500-meter radius of San Beda University and the University of Santo Tomas (UST), in preparation for the 2025 bar examinations on September 7, 10, and 14.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH debt climbing further to over
Secretary Romeo Matthew T. Balanquit said the Philippines is “not lagging” in terms of the current debt-to-GDP ratio performance.
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August 14 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 soldiers dead in Oriental Mindoro gunfight
A military officer and two enlisted personnel were killed in an encounter with the New People's Army in Baco, Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
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