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Manila Bulletin
PH ready to bargain for US tariff cut
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque is looking into providing greater access to key export interests as part of concessions that the United States (US) could ask in exchange for lowering the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Philippine goods.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos to hold bilateral talks with Japan PM Ishiba today
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is expected to arrive today, April 29, to meet with President Marcos for bilateral talks on regional maritime security, the Japanese Embassy in Manila disclosed.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA rolls out P20/kilo rice starting May 2
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that its initiative of selling rice at P20 per kilo will be expanded into the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) program and participating local government units (LGUs) nationwide, starting on Friday, May 2.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
World mourns with PH
Suspect in Lapulapu festival tragedy in Vancouver charged
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Filipino festival turns into 'darkest day in Vancouver'
The smells of crispy lumpia, caramelized plantains and other Filipino street foods beckoned attendees of a Vancouver festival as they flooded out of a concert on an unusually sunny spring day in the Canadian city.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
North Korea confirms that it dispatched troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine
North Korea confirmed Monday for the first time that it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Augmentation forces for elections deployed in Cagayan, Isabela
The Police Regional Office-2 has deployed augmentation forces from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion-2 and Philippine National Police-Special Action Force in the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela to ensure the conduct of credible elections.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dreams of paradise at Bench Fashion Week
For years, Bench Fashion Week (BFW) has not only been a hotspot for must-wear styles, but it has also become a platform for budding fashion creatives and brands to reach the next level, and for seasoned designers to present their latest collections.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Oil prices climb
It’s the last week of April, and motorists are about to feel a pinch from oil price increases.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
UNIS members reveal goals for new album 'Swicy,' tour
K-pop girl group UNIS recently made their comeback with the release of the second mini-album “Swicy.”
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bright future ahead
Better things are coming for the Lady Falcons.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PNVF, MVP Group ink partnership
The MVP Group, headed by chairman and staunch sports advocate Manuel V. Pangilinan, formalized its ironclad support for the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) for the historic staging of the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship Philippines 2025 from Sept. 12 to 28.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
New bond series from BPI debuts
The Bank of the Philippine Islands, the Ayala Group's financial services arm, is planning to raise P5 billion from a planned offering and issuance Peso-denominated fixed-rate BPI Supporting Inclusion, Nature, and Growth Bonds due 2026 (BPI SINAG Bonds).
2 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Toward deepening Japan-Philippines strategic partnership
Warm greetings to the people of the Philippines. I am Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, and I am truly delighted to be visiting your country.
4 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sink or swim
The past two weeks had been very eventful. There was the shock of the death of Pope Francis. Although I'd like to write about the pope, everyone seemed to have written about him that there isn't anything new I can say about him that I haven't read in newspapers, social media, chat groups etc. Suffice to say Pope Francis was much beloved almost universally, Catholics and otherwise.
3 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
EU EOM launches first EU election observation mission in PH
European Parliament member and European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to the Philippines chief observer Marta Temido led the EU EOM official launch on April 25 at a press conference in Manila, concluding a five-day first visit to the country.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Army foils terror plot in Maguindanao del Sur
Prompt action by military forces, who responded to civilian reports of armed men in Shariff Saydona Mustapha town, successfully thwarted an attempt by a lawless armed group to sow terror in Maguindanao del Sur, an Army officer reported here on Monday.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Vietnamese fishing boats sighted in Ilocos Norte?
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is reaching out to local fishermen in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte after reports surfaced that their traditional fishing grounds are being frequented by Vietnamese fishing boats.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SWABE: Cool and smoothly reimagined
Fact: Pinoys love a good cover, almost as much as an original song. Why we have a soft spot for covers is varied, but partly because we like familiarity. Sometimes, we want to be transported back to a good memory when listening to a song we know and love.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Aboitiz Techglomerate: Paving the way for the future with a bold vision
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), the holding company of the Aboitiz Group, reported continued momentum in 2024 and outlined a bold, future-ready roadmap during its annual shareholders' meeting held Monday, April 28.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Wake-up call for PH global competitiveness
The inception of the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Rankings survey, as announced recently by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), is a timely and sobering wake-up call for the Philippines.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
7 NPA rebels killed in Negros clashes
A total of seven New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed in a series of encounters with the military in Barangay Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, April 27.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kiss the sun
Here’s a summer guide to smooth, stunning lips
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US and PH conduct joint training on anti-trafficking of hazardous materials
From March 24 to 28, the United States government, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) International Counter-proliferation Program (ICP), hosted a maritime security training to enhance the Philippine government’s efforts to counter the maritime trafficking of hazardous chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Coal curbs PH clean energy shift-ADB
The Philippines and many of its Southeast Asian neighbors have been sluggish in tapping renewable energy (RE), according to the Manila-based multilateral lender Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Concepcion Industrial Q1 earnings up sharply
Concepcion Industrial Corporation (CIC), the country's leading provider of consumer lifestyle and enterprise solutions, reported a 55 percent jump in consolidated earnings to P287.4 million for the first quarter of the year.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Aboitiz Power's RE push drives group's higher spending this year
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, the investment holding company of the Aboitiz Group, is increasing its capital expenditure budget by 37 percent in 2025 to P105 billion while aiming to raise P119 billion to fund these investments and pay maturing obligations.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Javiniar rules Stage 5
Former waiter from Pagsanjan soloes to victory
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mirafloreses told to answer disqualification cases
The Commission on Elections has ordered Aklan Gov. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores and his father, former Gov. Florencio “Joeben” Miraflores, to answer the disqualification cases filed against them.
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April 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, New Zealand to sign visiting forces agreement
The Philippines and New Zealand are set to sign a defense agreement that will allow the two countries' militaries to conduct exercises in each other's territories, New Zealand's Defense Minister Judith Collins said on Monday, April 28.
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