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3 officers, 9 cops suspended over missing ‘sabungeros’ case
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has suspended for 90 days a total of 12 policemen, including three officers, who are being linked to the case of missing cockfight aficionados, or “sabungeros”.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
NU keeps SSL throne
National University barely looked like a team rebuilding from key departures after a dominating performance for a repeat title in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Davao Leg.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
San Juan gov't turns over 83 service vehicles to city offices
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora led the official blessing and ceremonial turnover of 83 new service vehicles to various departments and offices of the city government on Monday, Aug. 4.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
EDCA sites for disaster relief: Expanded national security coverage
In the wake of the recent typhoons that battered the Philippines, the rapid delivery of relief goods via strategically located Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites stands out as a vital demonstration of the evolving concept of national security.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Women ambassadors in Manila bid farewell to UK and Australian envoys
Singapore ambassador Constance See and French ambassador Marie Fontanel co-hosted a farewell lunch on July 14 for UK Ambassador Laure Beaufils and Australian Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu, who recently concluded their respective terms in the Philippines.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
MassKara Festival transparency assured
Mayor Greg Gasataya assured the public that all aspects of this year’s MassKara Festival — particularly financial transactions — will be carried out with full transparency.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Young changemakers, unite!
From building solar-powered e-libraries to protecting marine life, 100 youth from Southeast Asian countries are rolling up their sleeves to drive change where it matters most
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pros brace for Caliraya showdown
Withnoclear favorite and conditions ripe for surprises, the Philippine Golf Tour resumes Tuesday, Aug. 5, with the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship in a test of form, focus and fortitude where anyone could break through.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
AWOL cop shot dead in cockpit
An absent without official leave (AWOL) police officer was shot dead on Sunday in Sitio Gungab, Barangay Poblacion, Albuera, Leyte.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
2 more injured in Tondo compressor blast, bringing total to 6
The Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) confirmed that two more individuals were injured in the recent compressor explosion in Tondo, raising the total number of victims to six.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pump prices up
It’s going to be a bumpy ride in the first week of August, with gasoline prices set to rise by nearly two pesos.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
SMPC net dips on lower prices
Consun-ji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a drop in its net income due to lower coal and electricity prices.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
New rule allows more OFWs to avail of gov't housing program
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to avail of the housing program following the decision to ease the qualification and add more benefits to maximize the assistance of the national government.
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August 05 2025
Manila Bulletin
Total ban on street parking in NCR may face challenges – Zamora
San Juan City Mayor and reelected Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora said that a total ban on street parking may face challenges, following the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) proposal to prohibit parking on all public streets to help ease traffic congestion in the National Capital Region (NCR).
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
PEZA leverages US tariff for Japan funds
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is capitalizing on the threatened 19 percent United States (US). tariff rate on Philippine goods, presenting it as a key incentive to draw in much-needed Japanese investments amid their recent decline.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
PCG challenges Chinese research vessel surveying West PH Sea for 22 days
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confronted a Chinese research vessel that has been allegedly surveying the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for 22 days now.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't develops national plan to protect IPs, ancestral domains
Malacañang said the government has started developing a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, focusing on protecting indigenous peoples (IPs) and their ancestral domains.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Election spending lifts PH Q2 GDP
Private-sector economists expect the Philippine economy to have expanded at a faster pace in the second quarter, compared to the first three months, driven by robust household consumption during the midterm election period, even amid external headwinds.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
EDCA sites activated for delivery of relief goods - US envoy
The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites have been activated to serve as “staging areas” for the prepositioning of relief goods and rescue equipment for the victims of the recent typhoons and flooding.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hontiveros emerging as strongest opposition bet for president in 2028
For former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros is emerging as the strongest and most qualified opposition candidate, who could possibly go up against Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 presidential elections.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
How Paolo Gumabao handles indecent proposals
Indecent proposals are nothing new to actor Paolo Gumabao, and he admits to having had many encounters with them.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mexico: An old friend across the Pacific (Part One)
Looking back at our partnership over the years
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 blends fitness, fashion and mental wellness
In a world full of fitness trackers, standing out requires more than just counting steps or flashing notifications. The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 ascends to this challenge with its elegantly crafted design and robust features that extend well beyond the ordinary. It seamlessly blends a stylish modular aesthetic with a focus on wellness and personalized coaching, delivering an experience that feels uniquely tailored to you — without ever becoming overwhelming.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
SES expands satellite capabilities with O3b mPOWER launch and completion of Intelsat acquisition
SES has marked two major milestones in its mission to deliver next-generation global connectivity, successfully launching two new O3b mPOWER satellites and finalizing its strategic acquisition of Intelsat. These developments not only bolster SES' Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellation but also establish the company as a global leader in multi-orbit satellite communications.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOST unveils locally-developed early detection kits for ASF
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has unveiled two locally developed kits designed for the early detection, rapid response, and long-term prevention of African Swine Fever (ASF), a viral disease that has devastated the Philippine swine industry since 2019.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Warm weather to prevail over most of PH in next 3 days — PAGASA
Warm and mostly dry conditions will prevail over most of the country in the next three days, while the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to affect extreme Northern Luzon, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov’t cuts debt payments in H1
Over half a trillion pesos in total payments were slashed during the first six months of 2025, with domestic lenders receiving nearly P600 billion less in principal payments compared to what they had received from the Marcos administration in 2024.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope urges youth to make radical choices to do good at Holy Year festival
Pope Leo XIV urged hundreds of thousands of young people to have the courage to make radical choices to do good, as he presided over his first big encounter with the next generation of Catholics during the highlight of the Vatican's 2025 Holy Year.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Passing the command: Philippine Army marches forward
The change of command is more than just a formality in military tradition; it is the solemn transfer of authority and duty. It shows the institution's resilient capability, mission clarity, and continuing service. The Philippine Army marked this historic event on July 31, 2025, when Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido, the 66th Commanding General, officially handed over command to Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, the current 67th commander.
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August 04 2025
Manila Bulletin
Massive fainting of Antique students traced to pesticide
An initial Department of Health (DOH) toxicology report found out that a type of pesticide known as cypermethrin caused the massive fainting of around 300 students in Antique province last month.
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