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Manila Bulletin
Marcos unperturbed by political noise
President Marcos remains focused on governance despite a spike in political noise, Malacañang said, stressing that “baseless and recycled claims” will not derail the President's work.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
VP Duterte urges stronger action on climate change
Vice President Sara Duterte has called for stronger national and local action on climate resilience, saying the Philippines continues to suffer the harshest consequences of global warming despite contributing the least to global emissions.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Myrna Esguerra brings education advocacy to the beauty pageant
With a vibrant spirit and a heart brimming with ambition, Myrna Esguerra from Abra embarked on a remarkable journey as the representative of the Philippines at the 63rd Miss International beauty pageant in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 27.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Recto sworn in as ES, Go as Finance chief
President Marcos administered the oath of office of new Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and new Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go, formalizing key changes in his economic and administrative team.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
2026, 2027 growth goals unattainable
The Philippines’ economic growth is expected to lag behind government projections over the next two years, according to economists from De La Salle University (DLSU).
3 min |
November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US firms flag PH procurement bias
United States (US)-based manufacturers and businesses have raised concerns about the Philippine government’s procurement scheme, which heavily favors local firms, labeling the policy as a major barrier to trade.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars
Pope Leo XIV welcomed Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Greta Gerwig, and dozens of other Hollywood luminaries to a special Vatican audience Saturday, celebrating cinema and its ability to inspire and unite.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Corruption, storms weaken economy
While private consumption sparks a ray of light in the dimming economy, persistent domestic governance concerns in flood control projects, recent destructive typhoons, and United States (US) tariffs are blocking a brighter trend.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ombudsman set to ask Interpol to arrest Zaldy Co
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) will ask the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) for a red notice to locate and arrest former congressman Zaldy Co who was charged criminally before the Sandiganbayan in the P289.5-million flood control project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gilas prospect attends hearing
Bennie Boatwright along with former University of the Philippines center Malik Diouf and Gilas 3x3 women’s team prospect Elizabeth Means attended the House of Representative hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
League of Cities backs Marcos amid destabilization, corruption allegations
The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) threw its full support for and trust on President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" Marcos Jr. and his administration amid destabilization concerns and corruption allegations.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Police probe deaths of freelance model, ex-boyfriend in Quezon City
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is investigating the deaths of a 23-year-old freelance model and her alleged boyfriend in separate incidents.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
They will smash you to the ground
Arriving at the spot where he has a beautiful sight of the city of Jerusalem, Jesus cries instead of rejoicing.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Social media ban for children? A necessary experiment?
Children today are growing up online.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fire in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations
Firefighters and army helicopters were battling a fire Wednesday that has burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan and forced more than 170 people to evacuate.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayors' group affirms support for PBBM
The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) expressed its support to President Marcos amid corruption-related controversies.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Working in Malacañang: Reflections and insights
Hindsight, it is often said, is the clearest of all vision. Recalling the past enables us to reflect on lessons learned that have enabled us to move past setbacks and forge ahead to tackle fresh challenges.
4 min |
November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Manila eyes more support, subsidies for Madrasah teachers
The Manila City Council expressed its full support for the Madrasah Education Program after passing on second reading an ordinance aimed at strengthening and institutionalizing the said initiative.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
40 Filipino educators trained on American teaching strategies
Experts from the United States Department of State’s English Language Fellows program trained 40 pre-service teachers from the Philippines last month.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Falcons remain in Final Four hunt
Adamson mounted a fourth-quarter rally and fended off De La Salle's late charge to hack out a 61-60 win and stay in the Final Four hunt of the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Man arrested for illegal firearms sale in Taguig
The Southern Police District (SPD) arrested a man in an entrapment operation for the illegal sale and possession of unregistered firearms in Taguig on Nov. 18.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope strongly backs US bishops in blasting Trump immigration crackdown, urges humane treatment
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday strongly backed U.S. bishops who condemned the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, as he urged the American people to listen to them and treat migrants humanely.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, US partnership boosts fisherfolk safety in West PH Sea
Filipino fishers facing growing risks in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) received new support from the Philippines and United States during a fisherfolk congress held in Makati City recently, where communities recounted worsening encounters with Chinese maritime militia and pressed for stronger protection at sea.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
‘Record-high’ education budget not enough to fix shortages – teachers’ group
A group of education workers on Wednesday, November 19, rejected the government’s claim of a “record-breaking” P1.28-trillion education budget for 2026, calling it misleading and insufficient to address the deepening crisis in the country’s public school system.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH plans boost in agri exports
The Philippines will ramp up its efforts to enhance exports next year after the United States (US) granted exemptions to more than $1-billion worth of agricultural exports from the 19-percent reciprocal tariff, according to its top Agriculture official.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Glimpse into future
Young PH gymnasts test mettle vs world's best
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
With or without classes, students are entitled to fare discount – LTFRB
Students should still be able to enjoy the mandated 20-percent fare discount they are entitled to even during class suspensions and holidays, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) clarified on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Let's drop some blind items!
A production company recently launched a big campaign featuring big celebrities.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PNP prepares for ‘Trillion Peso March’ after peaceful INC rally
Buoyed by what it described as the peaceful and orderly conduct of the two-day rally of the Iglesia ni Cristio (INC) in Manila where over 600,000 attended, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has expressed confidence that it will be able to handle the anticipated nationwide “Trillion Peso March” set on November 30.
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November 20, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chef Tatung's new book brings Filipino food back to its roots
At the launch of 'Pinas Simpol,' the chef reframes Filipino cooking as memory, identity, and cultural intelligence
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