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Manila Bulletin
Economic reforms seen to continue
Economic reforms are expected to proceed, even as the political noise amplified by the midterm election results that \"weakened\" the Marcos administration's hold on power may hamper efforts to enhance public-sector effectiveness, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palace welcomes legitimate opposition
The Marcos administration remains confident in its mandate following the midterm elections, emphasizing that while legitimate opposition is welcome, those working solely to derail government efforts will be dealt with accordingly, Malacañang said.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DMCI Holdings profit drops
DMCI Holdings Inc. of the Consunji family reported strong growth in its residential, mining, and water businesses in the first quarter of 2025, but this was offset by its coal, construction, and cement units.
2 min |
May 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo XIV is back on social media, with a message of peace
Pope Leo XIV has taken over the Vatican's official social media handles, with a first Instagram post on Tuesday repeating the first words he said to the world as pope: “Peace be with you all!”
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
In one Indian city, reflective paint and bus stop sprinklers offer relief from killer heat
For 20-year-old Mayank Yadav, riding a crowded bus in the summer months in this western Indian city can be like sitting in an oven. That makes it a treat when he steps off and into a bus stop outfitted with sprinklers that bathe overheated commuters in a cooling mist.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Celebrating the pillar of society on International Day of Families
Each year on May 15, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Families—a moment not just for global awareness but for nations to reflect on the enduring strength of familial bonds.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Laurel demands project results
Officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) are urged to fast-track the implementation of its high-profile projects, such as the P20-per-kilo rice program, to meet the expectations earlier set by Congress, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.
1 min |
May 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin
Upsets galore in House races
Upset victories and unexpected outcomes in the race for seats in the House of Representatives make Philippine elections the gripping political theater that it is.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rapper arrested for loose guns
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested rapper Rovi, popularly known as “Slick One,” a former member of the local singing group Breezy Boys, for allegedly selling loose firearms in a buy-bust operation in Malabon City.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Demystifying and humanizing Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV is the sixth pope I have known throughout my life. Thanks to social media, and to his being the first American Pope, he could well become the most well-known Pope of the modern era. Social media posts on the new Pope have proliferated on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, giving the world a vivid view of his daily activities.
4 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
No slave is greater than his master
The international bestseller Tortured for Christ has inspired many to pray for the missionaries who go out of their way to witness to their faith in Christ “in season and out of season.”
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BTr to offer RTBs, GBonds in 2025
The issuance of GBonds, a variant of retail treasury bonds (RTBs), through e-wallet GCash by the national government has been postponed from December last year to the second half of 2025.
1 min |
May 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin
Mayor Vico on calls for him to run for higher office: Wala po akong balak
Reelected Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said he has no plan to run for higher office following his landslide victory against his rivals in the recently concluded May midterm elections.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Charges may be filed vs persons linked to sand dumping in WPS
Persons involved in dredging sand from the country's coastlines and then dumping them in reclamation projects in the West Philippine Sea may face charges for violating two laws-the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Philippine Mining Act, Malacañang said.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Solaire North boosts Bloomberry gaming revenue
The table has turned for billionaire Enrique K. Razon’s integrated gaming resorts owner and operator Bloomberry Resorts Corp., as gains from Solaire North have put it back on a growth trajectory even before the launch of its new online gaming platform.
1 min |
May 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin
No partial proclamation of winning senators
EU observers: Vote-buying endemic, well-entrenched
5 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NBI nets P54-M fake products
More than P54-million worth of alleged counterfeit products bearing known brands have been seized by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) during operations in three Metro Manila cities.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Newly elected local execs urged to support P20 rice program
Malacañang has called on newly elected local officials to support the continued implementation of President Marcos' “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” program, as P20 per kilo rice becomes available in more Kadiwa centers nationwide.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rainy season yet to begin - PAGASA
Despite the rain showers and thunderstorms over the past few days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, May 14, clarified that the official rainy season has not yet begun.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Emperador ramps up global biz expansion
After recent declines in earnings, Emperador Inc. of tycoon Andrew Tan ended the first quarter of 2025 on a high note, with net income improving by 6.5 percent to P1.85 billion as it ramps up its global expansion over the next five years.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos orders DOTr to study proposed higher insurance for private cars in mishaps
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to study the proposal to increase the insurance payment coverage for private motor vehicles in cases of road crash involving PUVs.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH's youngest mayor elected
Jamila Ruma, 21, daughter of slain Mayor Joel Ruma of Rizal town, this province, was elected the youngest mayor of this province and the country.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bulldogs force sudden death
NU stays alive, nips FEU in five-set thriller
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Philippine gov't reminds Pyongyang to cease ballistic missile testing
The Philippines asked North Korea to promptly cease its reported ballistic missile launch and abide by its international obligations.
1 min |
May 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin
Still spellbound by Siargao
From sunrise landings to sunset toasts, the island continues to cast its spell
3 min |
May 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin
Pacers eliminate top-seeded Cavs
Indiana coach Rick Carlisle put it best in summing up his team’s finishing punch in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lower electricity bills in May as rates fall
Consumers will experience lower electricity bills in May, brought by lower transmission and ancillary service (AS) rates, according to National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
2 min |
May 15, 2025

Manila Bulletin
Leandro Leviste tops Eric Buhain in Batangas
Leandro Legarda Leviste registered a historic landslide victory as Batangas first district representative in the 2025 elections.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump lays out Mideast vision as he looks to revamp US approach in Iran, Syria and beyond
President Donald Trump on Tuesday held out Saudi Arabia as a model for a reimagined Middle East, using the first major foreign trip of his term to emphasize the promise of economic prosperity over instability in a region reeling from multiple wars.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie testifies at his trial about abuse and 'freak offs'
Cassie, the R&B singer and former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, testified Tuesday that the mercurial music mogul — powerful, abusive and controlling — beat her mercilessly and ordered her to have “disgusting” sex with strangers during drug-fueled, multi-day marathons he called “freak offs.”
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