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Bacolod police net ₱157.3-M drugs in 2025
The Bacolod City Police Office recovered shabu and marijuana worth P157.3 million in 2025, a 47.6 percent increase compared to P106.6 million in 2024.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Typhoons stall PH construction
Construction activity in the Philippines slowed in November 2025 as typhoons battered the country, leading to declines in both residential and nonresidential projects and signaling a cooling of the private building sector, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Defending truth as a national security imperative
The nature of conflict has changed.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza
Israel's government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza as the ceasefire moves into its challenging second phase.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Finding sanctuary in the soil
Jirah Labanza explores damage and renewal in ‘Bosom’
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Digital champions and microentrepreneurs powering inclusive growth
For many Filipino microentrepreneurs, digital transformation is not about technology for its own sake—it is about survival, resilience, and the chance to dream bigger.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Tabuena heads TCC Invt’l cast
Miguel Tabuena brings a more compelling dimension to this year’s The Country Club Invitational – not as a former champion chasing a repeat, but as a player who has fully established himself as a bona fide world-class contender.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ICC body pressed to retain jurisdiction over Duterte case
Lawyers representing victims of the Duterte administration's deadly war on drugs have pressed the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber to retain jurisdiction over the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, warning that allowing the defense challenge to succeed would undermine accountability for alleged crimes against humanity.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse allegations
Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias on Friday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two former employees, calling the accusations “absolutely untrue.”
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
FAKE NEWS, FALSE NARRATIVES
AFP debunks claims of military rift, withdrawal of support from PBBM
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Indonesian rescuers find wreckage of plane in mountainous region
Indonesian rescuers on Sunday recovered wreckage from a missing plane that is believed to have crashed the previous day with 11 people on board while approaching a mountainous region on Sulawesi island during cloudy weather.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Celebrating seven years of BARMM with the districting law
Something remarkable happened in the wee hours of Jan. 13.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
CREC to triple solar capacity
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) plans to accelerate its solar power rollout, aiming to commission two gigawatts of new capacity by 2026, a move that would triple its existing portfolio and bring the developer closer to its long-term output targets.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
'Big bold reforms' woo foreign hubs
The government’s “bold reforms” to restore investor confidence and improve the country’s business environment could help reverse the decline in foreign investments this year, according to the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP).
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Navy rescues 30 crew, passengers of distressed boat
The Armed Forces Western Mindanao Naval Command rescued 30 crew and passengers of a motor launch stranded in the sea of Taganak Island, Tawi-Tawi province last Friday night, Jan. 16.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
No stopping second ethics complaint vs Barzaga, says Acidre
Nothing can stop House members from pursuing a new ethics complaint against \"congressmeow\" Cavite 4th district Rep. Francisco \"Kiko\" Barzaga even if he is already currently serving a 60-day suspension borne out of the first ethics complaint filed against the young solon.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
'Undesirable' Russian vlogger deported
A Russian vlogger, who was arrested for his prank videos and harassment of Filipinos in his YouTube posts, was deported last Saturday, Jan. 17.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
235 rockfall events recorded at Mayon as Alert Level 3 remains
Mayon Volcano, which remains under Alert Level 3, recorded 235 rockfall events over a 24-hour period from 12 a.m. on Jan. 17 to 12 a.m. on Jan. 18, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
House of Lies: Family ties unraveled
Seasoned actresses Beauty Gonzalez and Kris Bernal headline GMA Afternoon Prime's newest drama, House of Lies, taking on their most demanding roles yet as a mother and a wife.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A review of Blue Moon
Blue Moon, from Director Richard Linklater, is a biopic of the renowned lyricist Lorenz Hart, and it’s an engrossing character study of a severely flawed genius in his last year.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Moment of truth
Pumped-up Eala makes Aussie Open debut
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos: Airport upgrades key to stronger connectivity, growth
Speaking at the celebration of Philippine Airlines' (PAL) 85th anniversary and the unveiling of its new Airbus A350-1000 at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, Marcos said his administration remains focused on building world-class connectivity through sustained infrastructure investment.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ERC sets P8.01 reserve price for waste-to-energy auction
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) established an initial price ceiling for its debut biomass waste-to-energy auction, part of a broader push to diversify the nation’s renewable energy mix and address urban waste management challenges.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sto. Niño returns to Tondo church as devotees gather for annual feast
The image of Señor Sto.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Globe welcomes travelers with new store at the arrival section of NAIA Terminal 3
Globe opens a new store at the Arrival section of NAIA Terminal 3, where travelers can get connected as soon as possible.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH tourism's long road to global competitiveness
In 2025, Philippine tourism experienced a pivotal year that was marked by remarkable domestic momentum, a historic surge in air travel through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), and a renewed strategic emphasis on reclaiming its status as a global destination.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Manila Bay reclamation: A test of governance
When the rains come, Manila drowns.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Junior Altas ready for title defense
Defending champion Perpetual braces for a tough title defense in the NCAA juniors division as volleyball action kicks off on Monday, Jan. 19, at the Arellano Gym in Pasay City.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over
Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday.
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January 19, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Espinosa crowned Miss Iloilo 2026
ILOILO CITY — Zestah Shalom Espinosa was crowned Miss Iloilo 2026, a pageant that is part of this year’s Dinagyang Festival.
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