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Nowhere to hide
Recently, a news item went viral, showing a couple of legislators engaged in activities on their smartphones that were clearly unrelated to their legislative duties. It sparked public outrage and raised questions about ethics, accountability, and privacy. It brings to mind the case of a senator several years ago who was caught playing games on his tablet during a session. Beyond the political dramas, however, lies a stark reality: In the age of digital transparency, there's nowhere to hide.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lord, save me!
Matthew has special interest in the Apostle Peter.
2 min |
August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
The quiet revolution
Let me be more philosophical in today’s column. Why do we have wars, civil strife, conflicts in government and social institutions, including families?
3 min |
August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Escudero wants public officials, kin banned from entering into gov't contracts
Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero on Monday, August 4 filed a bill seeking to disqualify public officials and their relatives, up to fourth civil degree, from entering into government contracts.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Breast cancer: Diagnosis and treatment intertwined
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in Filipinos, outranking lung cancer even as it primarily affects women (men do develop breast cancer but rarely).
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Apple Pay, Google Pay cleared for local entry
Mobile payment providers Apple Pay and Google Pay will not need to register with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) if they plan to enter the Philippine market, as the central bank does not qualify them as operators of payment systems (OPS).
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bike stage holds key to IM glory
While excellence across all three disciplines is vital, it’s the demanding bike stage that could ultimately determine the champions in the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu presented by Megaworld, which fires off this Sunday, Aug. 10, at Mactan Newtown in Cebu.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Comelec Taguig processes 3,436 applications for voter registration in 3 days
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Taguig has processed more than 3,000 applications for voter registration in three days in connection with the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Crucial PVL battle today
Four more teams battle for the last two quarterfinal berths in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On tour at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
5 things I learned while studying abroad
Lessons that I know would prepare me well in life
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 officers, 9 cops suspended over missing ‘sabungeros’ case
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has suspended for 90 days a total of 12 policemen, including three officers, who are being linked to the case of missing cockfight aficionados, or “sabungeros”.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
NU keeps SSL throne
National University barely looked like a team rebuilding from key departures after a dominating performance for a repeat title in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Davao Leg.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
San Juan gov't turns over 83 service vehicles to city offices
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora led the official blessing and ceremonial turnover of 83 new service vehicles to various departments and offices of the city government on Monday, Aug. 4.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
EDCA sites for disaster relief: Expanded national security coverage
In the wake of the recent typhoons that battered the Philippines, the rapid delivery of relief goods via strategically located Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites stands out as a vital demonstration of the evolving concept of national security.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Women ambassadors in Manila bid farewell to UK and Australian envoys
Singapore ambassador Constance See and French ambassador Marie Fontanel co-hosted a farewell lunch on July 14 for UK Ambassador Laure Beaufils and Australian Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu, who recently concluded their respective terms in the Philippines.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
MassKara Festival transparency assured
Mayor Greg Gasataya assured the public that all aspects of this year’s MassKara Festival — particularly financial transactions — will be carried out with full transparency.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Young changemakers, unite!
From building solar-powered e-libraries to protecting marine life, 100 youth from Southeast Asian countries are rolling up their sleeves to drive change where it matters most
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pros brace for Caliraya showdown
Withnoclear favorite and conditions ripe for surprises, the Philippine Golf Tour resumes Tuesday, Aug. 5, with the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship in a test of form, focus and fortitude where anyone could break through.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
AWOL cop shot dead in cockpit
An absent without official leave (AWOL) police officer was shot dead on Sunday in Sitio Gungab, Barangay Poblacion, Albuera, Leyte.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
2 more injured in Tondo compressor blast, bringing total to 6
The Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) confirmed that two more individuals were injured in the recent compressor explosion in Tondo, raising the total number of victims to six.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pump prices up
It’s going to be a bumpy ride in the first week of August, with gasoline prices set to rise by nearly two pesos.
1 min |
August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
SMPC net dips on lower prices
Consun-ji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a drop in its net income due to lower coal and electricity prices.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
New rule allows more OFWs to avail of gov't housing program
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to avail of the housing program following the decision to ease the qualification and add more benefits to maximize the assistance of the national government.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Total ban on street parking in NCR may face challenges – Zamora
San Juan City Mayor and reelected Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora said that a total ban on street parking may face challenges, following the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) proposal to prohibit parking on all public streets to help ease traffic congestion in the National Capital Region (NCR).
2 min |
August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
PEZA leverages US tariff for Japan funds
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is capitalizing on the threatened 19 percent United States (US). tariff rate on Philippine goods, presenting it as a key incentive to draw in much-needed Japanese investments amid their recent decline.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
PCG challenges Chinese research vessel surveying West PH Sea for 22 days
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confronted a Chinese research vessel that has been allegedly surveying the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for 22 days now.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't develops national plan to protect IPs, ancestral domains
Malacañang said the government has started developing a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, focusing on protecting indigenous peoples (IPs) and their ancestral domains.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Election spending lifts PH Q2 GDP
Private-sector economists expect the Philippine economy to have expanded at a faster pace in the second quarter, compared to the first three months, driven by robust household consumption during the midterm election period, even amid external headwinds.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
EDCA sites activated for delivery of relief goods - US envoy
The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites have been activated to serve as “staging areas” for the prepositioning of relief goods and rescue equipment for the victims of the recent typhoons and flooding.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hontiveros emerging as strongest opposition bet for president in 2028
For former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros is emerging as the strongest and most qualified opposition candidate, who could possibly go up against Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 presidential elections.
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