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Manila Bulletin
Of cinema experiences, and raising money through toys
Two events I attended the other week may seem to come from different ends of the Lifestyle spectrum, but they’ re united via the serious business of making life and experiences more enjoyable, meaningful, and rewarding.
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Jimuel Pacquiao makes pro debut
Jimuel Pacquiao takes the first big stride to follow the footsteps of his father, Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, when he makes his professional boxing debut against Brendan Lally of the United States at the Pechanga Resort Casino, Sunday, Nov. 30 (Philippine time).
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM denies offering Bello P1 B to run for Congress
President Marcos has denied former Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) chairman Silvestre Bello III’s allegation that he was removed from his post after refusing a supposed P1-billion offer to run for Congress in Davao, calling the claim “a lie.”
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Society scandal
The event making buzz this time may well have been brought about by the actions of Society Girl (SG) herself.
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations
Appearing first as a dot on the horizon, the remote Nini oil field on Europe’s rugged North Sea slowly comes into view from a helicopter.
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bridging continents in a time of conflict
In these tumultuous times, when conflict rages from Eastern Europe to the Middle East and tensions simmer across the waters of Asia, dialogue can feel like a fragile luxury.
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, French military hold maritime drills in Mindanao
Days after completing a bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) with India in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held a similar drill with the French Armed Forces in the southern portion of Eastern Mindanao this week to strengthen operational readiness in one of the country's most strategic sea lanes.
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
LTO probes syndicate involved in smuggling of luxury cars
Following the arrest of a Chinese national while inside a flashy, light-blue Mercedes Benz in Makati City, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is now conducting a thorough investigation into a group that is allegedly engaged in smuggling luxury cars into the country.
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Thunderbelles, Angels clash in winner-take-all final
A youthful squad eager for a breakthrough championship collides with a veteran team in pursuit of another crown as the 2025 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference culminates on Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Andres Bonifacio: He refused to accept injustice as destiny
Every Nov. 30, the nation pauses to honor Andres Bonifacio — the Supremo of the Katipunan, the Father of the Philippine Revolution, and the son of a tailor and a factory worker whose life story mirrors that of millions of ordinary Filipinos. His birthday is a national holiday not simply because he led an uprising, but because he embodied a vision of courage, integrity, and service that remains urgent today.
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SC asks parties in Duterte's turnover to ICC for explanation, updates on case
The Supreme Court (SC) has required the parties in several habeas corpus petitions filed on behalf of former president Rodrigo Duterte to inform the court of the recent developments in his case before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Suspect in shooting of National Guard members faces murder charge
Charges against the man accused of shooting two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died, the US attorney for the District of Columbia announced Friday, while investigators continued to seek a motive.
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SMDC unveils its newest residential brand: SMDC Nature
With sustainability at its core, these communities come with curated nature
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gilas eclipses rebounding record
Gilas Pilipinas not only opened its World Cup bid in style but also in a record-breaking fashion.
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November 30, 2025
Manila Bulletin
5.7 M students to benefit from Free College Law next year
Around 5.7 million students in State Universities and Colleges (SUC) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUC) are expected to benefit from the Free College Law next year, Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV said on Friday, Nov. 28.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
What makes Northern Mindanao a memorable destination?
How community-based tourism leaves lasting memories
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Manila joins CPTPP aspirants list
The formal process to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could begin next year for the Philippines after its membership bid was recognized by the bloc's top brass, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ICC rejects Duterte's release
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has unanimously confirmed the decision rejecting the request for former president Rodrigo Duterte's interim release, ruling once again that his detention remains necessary.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Diesel price may be rolled back by ₱3.20
Motorists are set for a steep drop in fuel prices, a respite after months of price volatility.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tariff headwinds fail to halt record exports
Despite lingering United States (US) tariff headwinds, the Philippines’ goods exports during the first 10 months of 2025 reached a new record high, while imports recorded the second-highest level on record, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos goes after Zaldy Co's air assets; Alcantara returns ₱110 M
President Marcos has ordered transport and aviation authorities to coordinate with their counterparts in Malaysia and Singapore to track down helicopters and aircraft allegedly linked to former congressman Zaldy Co, saying the government will not allow stolen public assets to be used to evade the law.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Nuclear not threat to JERA's PH LNG
Transition energy giant JERA Co. Inc. sees the growing openness of multilateral development banks (MDBs) to finance nuclear power as complementary—not a threat—to its liquefied natural gas (LNG) business, as both technologies can play distinct roles in helping developing countries like the Philippines manage the “energy trilemma” of security, affordability, and sustainability, according to a top official.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mickey Mouse and friends take over Singapore
Changi Airport and Jewel unveil Disney's year-end activities
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM, Isko, open new health, housing facilities in Manila
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso unveiled a series of major health and housing facilities in the city on Thursday, Nov. 27, highlighting Manila's rapid expansion of public services through new laboratories, clinics, hospitals, and in-city housing projects.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump: WV National Guard member shot by Afghan near White House dies
President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the suspect, who had worked with the CIA in his native country, a “savage monster.”
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
St. Benilde ousts Mapua
College of Saint Benilde held its ground and ousted reigning champion Mapua, 74-72, to book its semifinal ticket in the NCAA Season 101 men's basketball tournament at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City Friday, Nov. 28.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
First Gen stock jumps 9.7% on delisting talk
The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITP-GRFA), a critical pact among 155 member countries under the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), aims to secure the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, while protecting Farmers’ Rights.
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Harp magic
Harp the herald, angels sing! If angels could talk, would they want the harp to sing for them, or with them?
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
1st Sunday of Advent; 34th Eucharistic Congress
Somebody once said, “There are two things we cannot escape in life — paying taxes and dying.”
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November 29, 2025
Manila Bulletin
FL Liza lights Baguio Christmas tree
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Mansion House here on Thursday, Nov. 27.
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