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Safer eyecare made more accessible for Filipinos
Leading ophthalmologist teams up with Asian Eye Institute to improve glaucoma care in the PH
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Low inflation seen until year-end
Despite the continued spike in consumer prices for the second straight month in September, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects average inflation to fall below two percent in 2025 but warned that the United States’ (US) protectionist policies could hurt the local economy.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Is John Prats saying goodbye to acting?
Most know John Prats as an actor.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Make way for the Giant Risers
PBA newcomers open campaign vs Bolts; SMB kicks off title defense
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Remulla is new Ombudsman
President Marcos has appointed Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the new Ombudsman, Malacañang announced on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Corruption shakes growth momentum, stability
As a massive corruption scandal involving “ghost” flood control projects continues to unfold in the Philippines, big business lobby Makati Business Club (MBC), the Washington-based multilateral lender World Bank (WB), and think tank Capital Economics have raised concerns over how graft and poor governance could derail long-term growth, investor confidence, and social stability.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
30 years of Filipina elegance
Plains and Prints celebrates three decades of style with Mark Bumgarner and Vania Romoff
1 min |
October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Are you struggling with depression?
Beware of habits that hinder you from overcoming depression
2 min |
October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
5 Filipina CEOs among Fortune's most powerful women in Asia
Five Filipina chief executives in financial services and real estate were named in Fortune Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia list for 2025.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos: My priority is quality education
President Marcos said he is not focused on building a legacy but on strengthening education, calling it the foundation of a successful and competitive society.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Goldman Sachs expects BSP rate pause
Peso volatility brought about by public protests against government corruption, particularly on “ghost” flood control projects, could prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to hold the key lending rate at five percent, according to global investment banking giant Goldman Sachs.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Inflation accelerates to 1.7% in September
Consumer prices climbed for the second straight month in September, accelerating to 1.7 percent from 1.5 percent in August, driven primarily by resurgence in transport prices and faster food inflation, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Our shared inheritance
Imagine a library burning down, one that holds the oral histories, poetry, and wisdom of countless generations.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lolo once more
I am extremely proud of what I have accomplished in life. I have won and lost, been up and down, but there is nothing that even comes close as my greatest triumph, the capstone to my life: my family. Cynthia and I have been together as a married couple for 50 years, more as life partners. We have seen Camille, Mark and Paolo become the very best of what they can be. And now, we have four grandchildren we can dote on and spoil.
3 min |
October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Manila collects ₱160-M flood control taxes to fund education initiatives
The City of Manila has successfully collected P160 million in unpaid taxes from contractors involved in various flood control projects, with the funds now being redirected to support key education and social programs, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ateneo, UP reignite 'Battle of Katipunan'
League-leading Ateneo and reigning champion University of the Philippines clash in yet another instalment of the \"Battle of Katipunan\" in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Wednesday, Oct. 8.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope Leo XIV starts to correct some of Francis’ more problematic financial decisions
Pope Leo XIV has begun correcting some of Pope Francis’ more questionable financial reforms and decisions, canceling a law Monday that had concentrated financial power in the Vatican bank.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Habagat' ends; 'amihan' to start soon - PAGASA
After months of rain-laden skies and humid afternoons, the country is finally bidding farewell to the southwest monsoon or “habagat” season.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How politics affects your wealth
On a recent trip to Hong Kong, I spent a lot of time using their subway, and I was struck by how seamless the experience was.
3 min |
October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
UN refugee agency chief suggests that US deportation practices violate the law
The head of the U.N. refugee agency suggested Monday that President Donald Trump’s America has carried out deportation practices that violate international law, and criticized a wider “backlash” in some countries against migrants and refugees.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Erwan and Nico make circus cameo for their kids
When the “greatest showman” calls you from the audience to join their act in the circus, you do not say no.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Government's disaster response: Delivering hope, rebuilding lives
Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. September left our nation reeling with Typhoons Mirasol, Nando, and Opong. On the last day of the month, disaster struck as a magnitude 6.9 quake shook Cebu and nearby provinces.
3 min |
October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bacudio-designed uniforms for Team PH
The 1,600-athlete strong Philippine delegation to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand will be marching with pride and nationalism in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony on Dec. 9 at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How the anti-vaxxer movement continues to be a threat
Debunking misinformation around Covid-19 vaccines
3 min |
October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
World Bank maintains PH outlook
The Washington-based multilateral lender World Bank (WB) expects Philippine economic growth to remain below the government’s targets for the next two years.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Motorcycle sales, production up
Philippine roads have welcomed over one million new motorcycles from January to August, as demand continues to grow among Filipinos seeking the most affordable transport option to beat heavy traffic.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
CHR: Use of Al should not sacrifice workers' rights
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said the many uses and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) must not sacrifice the workers’ rights like security of tenure and protection against unemployment.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The positive side of weather disturbances
As we write this column, one powerful typhoon has just exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, and another major one is hovering in its northeastern periphery.
3 min |
October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Experts sound alarm on threat of respiratory virus to infants, elderly
Health experts have raised the alarm over the increasing threat of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a highly contagious but often overlooked respiratory illness that severely affects infants and older adults, urging stronger awareness and preventive action in the Philippines.
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October 8, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Women too often absent from peace talks – UN chief
Twenty-five years after a landmark U.N. resolution demanded equal participation for women in all efforts to promote peace, the United Nations chief said Tuesday that far too often women remain absent.
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