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Lacson: Solons' budget insertions are root causes of flood control mess
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the whole flood control mess could have been avoided if only senators and congressmen had not made budget insertions into district engineering offices of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), since there would be no funds to meddle with in the first place.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos launches Beep card with 50% discount for students
President Ferdinand Marcos led the launch of the new student Beep card in Manila, granting half-fare rates on train rides while cutting processing time from more than a week to just three minutes.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH spikers finish 19th
Alas Pilipinas secured an impressive 19th-place finish in the ongoing 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, marking a significant milestone for the national team on the grand international stage.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Smart but shameless
The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen once celebrated Mass for a group of prisoners. Before delivering his homily, he looked at them and said, “The only difference between you and me is this: You were caught.”
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Beware, 'Nando' may become supertyphoon
Severe Tropical Storm \"Nando\" (international name: Ragasa) is now categorized as a typhoon and may further intensify to supertyphoon before its possible landfall in the Batanes-Babuyan Islands by Monday afternoon or evening, Sept. 22, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday, Sept. 20.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Anti-corruption rallies all set today
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on the faithful to join a nationwide \"Day of Prayer and Accountability Against Corruption\" today, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. at the EDSA People Power Monument.
6 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos orders return of ₱60 B to PhilHealth
President Marcos has announced that the government will return P60 billion to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), assuring the public that the funds will be used to expand services and strengthen the state insurer's operations.
3 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Brazil health minister skips trip to UNGA due to visa limitations
Brazil's health minister said on Friday he will not attend the United Nations' General Assembly in New York next week because the United States government gave him \"an unacceptable visa\" with mobility restrictions within the country.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Damosa Land 5150 unfolds
A wave of anticipation sweeps through the Island Garden City of Samal here as it braces for its historic first hosting of a premier sporting event - the Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon - firing off Sunday, Sept. 21, at the vibrant coastal community of Bridgeport.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Martial law imposition 53 years hence: 'Never again!'
For the first time in recent memory, today's observance of the martial law declaration in 1972 by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. will be marked by two major protest demonstrations.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Retired generals back PBBM’s anti-corruption initiative
Retired generals and flag officers on Friday expressed firm support for President Marcos’ anti-corruption drive, calling the misuse of public funds a direct danger to the country’s safety and stability.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Auspicious start
Blue Eagles escape Tamaraws in OT
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump signs proclamation adding $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a $100,000 annual visa fee for highly-skilled foreign workers and rolled out a $1-million “gold card” visa as a pathway to US citizenship for wealthy individuals, moves that face near-certain legal challenges amid widespread criticism he is sidestepping Congress.
3 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Negros Occidental town Murcia boosts animal welfare
The municipal government of Murcia in Negros Occidental is conducting education and barangay visitation to strengthen animal welfare in the town.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gordon tells Filipinos to emulate Korean War Pinoy hero Yap
Former Senator Richard J. Gordon urged Filipinos to do their share in reclaiming the glory days of the Philippines being one of Asia's powerhouse in economy and military strength.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Big Hit Music to hold global auditions for new talents
Korean agency Big Hit Music announced the holding of the “2025 BigHit Music Global Audition” to find new male talent.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Creating confidence, one basic at a time
Jerald Sze on 10 years of leading his brand and giving Filipinos 'boundless basics'
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Lone PH Coast Guard ship confronts 22 Chinese vessels in West PH Sea
A lone Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship faced 22 Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Friday, Sept. 19.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Discaya flood control project in Zamboanga City put on hold
A flood control project being implemented by Alpha Omega General Contractor and Development Corp. owned by controversial couple Pacifico and Sara Discaya here was placed on hold after the construction company's license was revoked.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Building bridges through the Asian political parties
There are moments in one’s life, and in the life of nations, that begin as fragile dreams yet grow into enduring realities.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A Sunday for anger
If you are unaware that massive protest rallies are happening across the country today—if you’ve missed the calls on social media, the news reports, or even word-of-mouth—then you are either disconnected from reality or willfully turning a blind eye.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BARMM campaign, election periods still in effect
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Saturday, Sept. 20, that the campaign and election periods for the first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will not be lifted.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Becoming shrewd for God’s kingdom
Gospel [or 16:10-13
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Brazen incursion: 3 Russian jets enter Estonian airspace
Estonia summoned a Russian diplomat to protest after three Russian fighter aircraft entered its airspace without permission Friday and stayed there for 12 minutes, the Foreign Ministry said.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Professionalism questioned
The Seasoned Designer (SD) is allegedly stirring controversy once again within the hushed confines of the fashion industry.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mikoy Morales & Esteban Mara reflect on their roles in BL series
In today's world, the feeling of \"kilig\" isn't limited to coffee shops or chance encounters; it can also emerge on your For You Page.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
A review of 'The Long Walk'
Here is a film that's based on an old Stephen King novel, one that he wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, and was published way back in 1979.
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dreaming in hyperscale!
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet and interact with Victor ‘Viboy’ Genuino, the president and CEO of ePLDT and of VITRO, Inc. Akey figure in the ongoing transformation of our Philippine digital landscape, he is tasked with leading PLDT’s strategy in physical data centers, and in offering multi-cloud and AI solutions. He was previously involved with PLDT Global, and was then based in Hong Kong; and was head of Customer Retail Services and Corporate Communications at Meralco. It’s his involvement with VITRO, Inc., that compelled me to have that meeting.
3 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
All hail 'The Queens'
Patti LaBelle didn't envision a six-decade career when she entered the music business at 14 years old. But 67 years later, she doesn't take it for granted, acknowledging the fragility of life.
3 min |
September 21, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Johnrey Rivas: Against all odds
At just 12 years old on March 24, 2011, Johnrey Rivas first saw a stage play at Tondo High School—his first brush with theater.
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