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Manila Bulletin
A sustainable afternoon on the shores of Taal Lake
I spent a lovely afternoon at Kapusod, the nature resort owned and operated by husband and wife, broadcast journalist Howie Severino and environmental lawyer Ipat Luna.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Curry stars in Charlotte homecoming
Stephen Curry scored 26 points in his annual homecoming game in Charlotte, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Hornets 132-125 on
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Act now to prevent new flu variant from spreading to PH
The warning signs are already flashing abroad.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney
Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
China's Xi hails nation's technological progress and renews pledge to take back Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed his country's technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors while once again insisting his country would annex self-ruled Taiwan.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A YEAR OF BOLD LEADERSHIP, LIFE-CHANGING SERVICE, AND ROBUST RESILIENCE
President Marcos Jr. delivers for every Filipino at home and abroad
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Services sector generates low-productivity jobs
State-run policy think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has cautioned that while the services sector has driven much of the Philippines’ economic growth, it has primarily created jobs in low-productivity, low-wage subsectors.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Venturing into robotics
Omoda and Jaecoo's AiMOGA
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pope asks that Rome welcome foreigners as he closes out 2025
Pope Leo XIV closed out 2025 on Wednesday with a prayer that the city of Rome might be a welcoming place for foreigners and fragile people, young and old.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Chinese Embassy rejects PH call for restraint on Taiwan
The Chinese Embassy in Manila rejected the Philippines' call for restraint over China's military activities around Taiwan, accusing \"relevant Philippine figures\" of interfering despite Manila's commitment to the one-China policy.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Embracing 2026 with hope
As the holiday merrymaking draws to a close, it is not surprising that we embrace 2026 still feeling the pinch of the “floodgate scandal” —a continuing telenovela with unfolding episodes that keep twisting and thickening the plot.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say \"6-7\" is \"cooked\" and should come to a massive full-stop heading into the new year.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PNP probes ₱1.1-B cigarette smuggling
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday, Jan. 1, directed a full investigation into the alleged smuggling of around P1.1-billion worth of cigarettes that were discovered in Batangas City during an anti-carnapping operation.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Titanic showdown
Cone bracing for tough matchup vs SMB
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
5.1-quake rocks Davao Occidental
A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck the waters east of Davao Occidental on Thursday morning, Jan. 1, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
LGUs lag in AI readiness–PIDS
Amid the Philippines’ digitalization push, artificial intelligence (AI) readiness has yet to take hold at the local level, with local government units (LGUs) showing limited preparedness for adoption, according to state-run policy think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
If we care about children, our cities — and our future — will be designed for everyone
Whenever I am asked what children should be taught to survive in this age of artificial intelligence, people expect me to list technical skills: coding, robotics, algorithmic thinking.
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January 2, 2026
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Chasing headlines and dreams in 2026
While 2025 felt like an eternity with sporting events running like clockwork the entire season, 2026 promises to be as hectic, or perhaps more explosive, as our generation of athletes enters another quarter of the century.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Flying Titans bolster lineup with addition of Laure, 3 others
The Choco Mucho Flying Titans rang in the new year with a major roster shakeup, bolstering their lineup for the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference by adding Eya Laure, Jaila Atienza and Alina Bicar, while welcoming back Caitlin Viray.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How to build an emergency fund, pay off debt and make a plan for your money in 2026
The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Coast Guard gears up for return of holiday travelers
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported smooth and orderly port operations nationwide on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, as no passengers were stranded in any major or minor port despite heavy holiday travel.
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January 2, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Israel suspends operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza
Israel on Tuesday said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to comply with new registration rules.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Philippine stocks struggle as 2025 closes
Despite an upbeat start in January, capital market observers agree that 2025 was a disappointing year for the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) as the local bourse underperformed significantly while its regional peers rallied.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A vision for a healed and prosperous PH
Assalaamu Alaikum As we face the dawn of 2026, we do not merely turn a page; we begin a new chapter of our national story.Nawa'y huwag nating kalimutan ang magpasalamat sa lahat ng biyaya at aral na ating natanggap.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Luzon-based consortium bags Bacolod garbage collection deal
A Luzon-based consortium bagged the two service contracts for this highly urbanized city's solid waste management operations, amounting to almost P437 million for 2026.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A moment for reflection and renewal
I join Filipinos all over the world as we welcome the New Year 2026.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
44% of Filipinos expect better quality of life in 2026
Nearly half of adult Filipinos are optimistic that their quality of life will improve this year, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Technology trends
‘Body intelligent’ wearables
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Iloilo town vice mayor accidentally shoots self
Vice Mayor Aimee Paz Lamasan of Dueñas town, Iloilo province was wounded after she accidentally shot herself on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
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January 1, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mary treasures all things in her heart
The story of the shepherds opens the New Year for all of us.
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