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Manila Bulletin
ACEN profit dips
Ayala-led ACEN Corp. reported a drop in its net income for the first half of 2025, primarily due to a onetime non-cash impairment of its two wind assets in Vietnam, along with lower electricity prices and higher operating costs.
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August 06 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pringle, Villegas to join ROS practice
Rain or Shine is now beginning its buildup, hoping to be finally in full force for the PBA 50th season with offseason acquisition Stanley Pringle and injured big man Luis Villegas joining the team.
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August 06 2025
Manila Bulletin
Is quality healthcare now within reach for Filipinos?
This is different from pure charity care since the hospitals and doctors actually get paid by Philhealth for each patient.
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August 06 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why skincare and fashion go hand in hand
What you need to know about the textile revolution hiding in your closet
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August 06 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dinner with Julius and Tintin
Tomorrow, Aug. 7, Julius Babao's vlog about me and some juicy facts about my life will premiere on YouTube.
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August 06 2025
Manila Bulletin
MMDA, DPWH to finalize Metro Manila drainage master plan to ease flooding
San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) president Francis Zamora on Sunday, Aug. 3, said the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are set to finalize a new drainage master plan to ease the worsening floods in Metro Manila.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Spending rebounds on interest cuts, polls
Downward interest rates and sustained economic growth, supported by election-related spending, boosted a still weak private consumption in the Philippines in the second quarter of 2025, according to global financial giant Visa.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Our lowest population growth rate since the 1960s
The recently proclaimed official population of the Philippines puts us at 112,727,484 Filipinos in the 2024 census, up from the 109,035,343 tallied in the 2020 census. While still an increase from the previous census, when viewed in terms of rates of similar population counts over the last 50 years, this represents a steady decline in our national population growth rate, falling below one percent to .08 percent for the first time from a high of 3.01 percent between 1960 to 1970.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Goldman Sachs sees 5.6% expansion in Q2
The Philippine economy is enjoying low inflation and accelerated growth amid a manufacturing rebound plus improved consumer spending in the second quarter of 2025, according to global investment banking giant Goldman Sachs.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Financial literacy for Filipino youth
Financial literacy is a must-have tool, especially for younger folks navigating today’s complex economy. In the Philippines, where more and more people are getting credit cards, knowing how to manage credit and use it wisely is more important than ever.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH economy 'resilient' to US tariffs
The Philippine economy and its export industry will see no decline in output and exports from the direct impact of the 19-percent tariffs threatened by the United States (US), according to a study by De La Salle University (DLSU) economists.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA seeks higher tariffs on imported rice, suspension of importation
Malacañang disclosed that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has recommended an increase in tariff on imported rice and a temporary halt in rice importation.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos slams budget tweaks
'We're borrowing money just so these people can steal it'
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM eyes trade, tech, pharma deals with India
President Marcos said his state visit to India will focus on securing investments and partnerships in information technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food security, as the Philippines seeks stronger ties with the world's fourth-largest economy.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
DepEd enforces stricter rules in schools to prevent bullying
In a move to reinforce safe and inclusive learning environments, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, August 4, announced the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10627, or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013—marking a significant step toward curbing bullying in Philippine schools.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
PSBank to open P2-B bond offer
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift banking arm of the Metrobank Group, is set to raise at least P2 billion from the issuance of peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds as part of its ongoing P40-billion bond program.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Meet the stars of tomorrow
Star Magic recently celebrated another milestone with the formal welcome of a new group of artists during the \"Shining Now\" contract signing and media conference event held on July 25.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Random Mischief and K-pop connections
AUDIOJUNKIE BY PUNCH LIWANAG
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Honeylet confirms being barred from visiting FPRRD at ICC
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s longtime partner Honeylet Avanceña disclosed she has been suspended from visiting him at the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention center in The Hague, Netherlands.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cops arrest 4 foreigners for kidnap-for-ransom
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP-AKG) arrested four foreigners for their alleged involvement in the kidnap-for ransom of a fellow Chinese.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
House asks SC to reverse decision on VP Duterte's impeachment
The House of Representatives (HOR) sought the reversal of the Supreme Court's (SC) immediately executory decision that declared unconstitutional the articles of impeachment filed before the Senate, as impeachment court, against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marikina gov't to implement no parking rule on main roads
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro on Monday, Aug. 4, announced that the city government will start to enforce a no parking rule on its main roads as part of its efforts in alleviating traffic congestion in the city.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
EXTRA INNING PTTF tourney attracts more schools
The Philippine Table Tennis Federation Inc. (PTTF) Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Challenge fires off from Aug. 29 to 31 at the Home Court, Ayala Malls Manila Bay with more players expected to participate.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rookie soldier dies during reception rites
The Philippine Army (PA) said Monday, Aug. 4, that it has relieved two ranking military officers and 19 enlisted personnel after anewly-minted soldier died during reception rites in Maguindanao del Sur last week, an incident that poses a significant test for newly appointed Army commanding general, Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
SM Prime solidifies lead with all-time high profits
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported record high profits as it remains optimistic due to strong consumption, lower interest rates, and continued recovery in retail and tourism.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos to sever ties with allies linked to flood control anomalies
President Marcos threatened to cut ties with his allies should they be found to be involved in corruption-ridden flood control projects in the country.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Film and photography in celebration of Ukraine's Constitution Day
In celebration of Ukraine's Constitution Day and as part of its cultural diplomacy efforts, the Embassy of Ukraine and the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Manila held a film screening and photo exhibit on June 28 at the Cine Adarna, UP Film Institute, at the UP Diliman Campus in Quezon City.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, Taipei on warpath
Nationals plunge into Asia Cup action vs perennial rivals
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Breathtaking Batanes: A journey through the jewel of the north
Organized under the Department of Tourism's (DOT) \"Philippine Experience Program\" and its theme \"Beyond Sceneries...Stories,\" a four-day journey to Batanes in March became a memorable dive into the rich culture, natural beauty, and enduring spirit of this remote northern province.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Athletes arrive for Chengdu WG
World champions, a big mix of grizzled veterans and rising stars, and this strong Philippine delegation is ready to rock the Chengdu Games firing off Thursday, Aug. 7, this megacity bracing for the arrival of thousands of athletes from around the globe.
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