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PH insurance spending hits new highs in H1
The Philippine insurance industry posted a double-digit growth in terms of premium collections in the first six months of 2025, according to the Insurance Commission (IC).
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM bats for climate-smart farming
So, this is what we are doing—we have built over a hundred of those around the country already,” he said.
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The interesting world of digital content creators
In this digital age, if you want to learn how to cook your favorite dish, the easiest path for you is to search on YouTube, where you will be presented with a wide array of tutorials. At the end of the video, you will be asked to subscribe to or follow the channel, which is monitored by the platform. The creator is typically paid by the platform based on the number of followers or the number of times the material is viewed.
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Propagate Filipino as national language in all fronts
The country observes National Language Month in August and today, Aug. 19, we pause to commemorate the birth anniversary of the late President Manuel Luis Quezon, who is acknowledged as the leading advocate of Filipino as the National Language.
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia's war
Ukraine's future could hinge on a hastily assembled meeting Monday at the White House as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brings with him an extraordinary cadre of European leaders to show U.S. President Donald Trump a united front against Russia.
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Llover fights in October
Undefeated Filipino prospect Kenneth Llover is wasting no time in his pursuit for a world title as he is set to immediately return to the boxing ring when he takes on Landi Ngxeke in an International Boxing Federation (IBF) title eliminator bantamweight fight on Oct. 26 in Kyrgyzstan.
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ADB names new PH country head
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has officially designated Andrew Jeffries as its new country director for the Philippines effective Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Malabon police identify two bodies found in waterway, sidewalk
The Malabon City Police Station (MCPS) identified the two bodies found floating in a waterway and on a sidewalk in the city on Monday, Aug. 18.
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PBBM: PCSO ambulance program nearing full nationwide coverage
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government is close to achieving its goal of providing every province, city, and municipality in the country with a fully equipped Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV), calling the program a practical way to improve emergency healthcare.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Swiss Embassy marks 734th Swiss National Day
The Swiss Embassy, led by Ambassador Dr. Nicolas Brühl, commemorated the 734th anniversary of Swiss National Day on August 1, marking a celebration of Switzerland's founding rooted in the 1291 Federal Charter.
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
It is easier for a camel
The rich young man’s lack of courage to let go of his possessions to follow Jesus makes him depart in sadness and would have disappointed Jesus, too.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Making sense of new US tariffs
Among the reasons US President Donald Trump cited for imposing sweeping new tariffs—now effective on more than 90 countries, including the Philippines—is his view that America is in severe distress after having been “ripped off by freeloaders” in trade deals.
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album
Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Toniyuh is taking over the internet
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Toniyuh has successfully honored his heroes.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
First taste of glory
High Speed Hitters savor PVL championship
1 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOE sets talks on carbon credit
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the agency is developing a carbon credit policy for the energy sector to attract investments, reduce emissions, and help the country meet its climate goals.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gas prices jump, diesel rollback
Motorists will need to brace themselves as gasoline prices are set to rise this week.
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Beauty, brains, and business
The story of Johanna Micaela Duyag
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August 19, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BI vows closer partnership with ASEAN counterparts for stronger border protection
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has vowed to pursue closer partnerships with its counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to better protect the borders of the Philippines.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
US, PH in talks for deployment of more military assets
To build its defense strategy and better equip its armed forces, the Philippines is currently in talks with the United States for the possible deployment of more US military assets and equipment, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez said.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
House begins budget deliberations
The House of Representatives will begin deliberations on the proposed national budget of P6.793 trillion on Monday, Aug. 18, in a transparent and inclusive manner as it vowed to approve the National Expenditure Program (NEP) as early as possible.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't eyes lower debt ratio by '28
Despite an increase in the Philippines' general government (GG) debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio to 57.1 percent in 2024, the Marcos Jr. administration is targeting to gradually lower this debt ratio to the 54-percent level by the end of 2028.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
SSI Group hit by software switch
Tantoco-led retailer SSI Group, Inc. reported a 37.8 percent drop in net income for the first half of 2025 to P451.8 million from P726.3 million in the same period last year due to weaker consumer demand for mid to upscale goods.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos urges youth: Fight disinformation, uphold nationalism
President Marcos has called on young Filipinos to think critically about online content and embrace nationalism, saying these values are essential in protecting the country’s sovereignty.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DA seeking ₱3.5 T in agri investments
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking 3.5 trillion in total investments—including support from the private sector—to transform the country's agriculture sector into a more robust, economically viable contributor to national food and economic security.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH retains 3rd spot in US sugar quota
The Philippines has once again secured a quota of 145,235 metric tons raw value (MTRV) of raw cane sugar at a lower tariff rate for the upcoming fiscal year (FY), according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Over 900K new motorcycles hit PH roads in H1
Over 900,000 motorcycles were added to Philippine roads in the first half of the year, driven by growing demand for greater mobility to navigate through heavy traffic and congested urban areas.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Arci Muñoz steps into global arena with her own production company
Actress and singer Arci Muñoz has worn many hats in her career - leading lady, rock vocalist, military reservist. Her latest move takes her beyond the realm of showbiz and into the world of global media production.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Suspects in murder of 2 women in Zambales nabbed
Police arrested two suspects in the brutal killing of two women in Palauig, Zambales on Thursday during a hot-pursuit operation in Caloocan City on Saturday.
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August 18, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Counsel for victims seeks more time to respond to DQ case vs ICC prosecutor
The lawyer for the victims in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war has asked the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Appeals Chamber to grant her a “varying standard time limit” to respond to the defense team’s disqualification case against ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan.
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