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Manila Bulletin
Debt, slow taxes squeeze PH budget
Delays in implementing major tax measures have proven to be a friction in the Philippines' target of raising higher revenues in recent years, a fiscal condition further worsened by the persistent increase in national government (NG) debt.
3 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
'Very unhealthy' air recorded in NCR cities after Navotas landfill fire
Air quality levels turned \"very unhealthy\" in Quezon City (Manila Observatory) and \"unhealthy\" in another part of Quezon City (Commonwealth Avenue), Navotas City, and Malabon City following a recent fire at a landfill in Navotas, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Factory prices eased by big diesel rollback
Local manufacturers are expected to see immediate relief from high operating costs as diesel prices are projected to drop by nearly P21 per liter following consecutive weeks of price hikes, according to the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI).
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
US-Iran talk collapse threatens chip exports
The collapse of peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran over the weekend could hurt semiconductor manufacturers in Asia, including the Philippines, according to British banking giant Barclays.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Manila gov't to roll out ₱25K bakery aid, rice subsidies this week
The Manila city government will roll out a new wave of assistance this week, including the P25,000 financial aid for local bakers and a monthly rice distribution for around 80,000 beneficiaries as part of ongoing efforts to cushion the impact of rising prices.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara calls for nationwide reading push to address PH literacy crisis
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, April 13, emphasized the urgency of addressing the litcrisis in the Philippines as she called on Filipino families to strengthen reading habits as the country marks Buwan ng Panitikang Filipino.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DFA: No 'secret talks' in PH-China Coast Guard MOU amendments
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reaffirmed its commitment to transparency in the ongoing discussions to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the China Coast Guard (CCG), firmly rejecting claims that the negotiations are being conducted in secrecy or without proper coordination.
3 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos suspends excise tax on LPG, kerosene
President Marcos on Monday, April 13, announced the suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, as part of government efforts to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices.
4 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Cignal, Creamline in marquee duel
Action heats up in the semifinals of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday, April 14, at the Mall of Asia Arena as Cignal and Creamline gun for crucial followup wins to move a step closer to the finals.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gilas Women book WC spot
The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team is marching to the FIBA 3x3 World Cup for the first time in eight years.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Stagflation-risks and dangers
With the US-Iran war still ongoing, the world watches with bated breath as to the eventual outcome.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Suspect in murder of Lebanese, Filipino wife nabbed in Basilan
Authorities arrested the suspect in the murder of a Lebanese and his wife here on Friday in Lantawan municipality, Basilan province at dawn on Monday, April 13.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Born of the spirit
In Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, the same word means both wind and spirit.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The guilt of becoming a distant daughter
And the pain I have within
2 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pepe Herrera: His rules, his ways
Starting his career in theater, actor Pepe Herrera eventually transitioned to television and film, where he brought memorable characters to life: Tolits in \"Rak of Aegis,\" Benny in \"Ang Probinsyano,\" and, perhaps most iconically, Mang Jess in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) film \"Rewind.
5 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Bago City honors cop killed in drug sting
The City of Bago in Negros Occidental mourned the death of Police Master Sgt. Romulo Galvez Jr., a native of Barangay Dulao, Bago City, who was killed in a buy-bust operation here recently.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Solar power cuts MRSGI expenses
Gaisano-led Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) posted a 12-percent growth in net income to P682.64 million last year on the back of solid growth across key business segments, strategic new store openings, margin expansion, as well as cost management and operational efficiency.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water
As climate change intensifies droughts, disrupts rainfall patterns and fuels wildfires, more regions are turning to the sea for drinking water.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The measure of a mission
What truly defines an embassy's impact today
3 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff
President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is “doing a very good job” and that “he»s a very liberal person,» while also suggesting the pontiff should “stop catering to the Radical Left.”
3 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
What no deal can mean for us
As of this writing a ceasefire remains in effect between both sides of the Iran and US conflict with long negotiations between high level delegations of both sides ending in Islamabad without any clear agreement.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Women take the lead in cybersecurity at Israel-PH brunch
In industries often defined by speed, innovation, and risk, representation has not always kept pace.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Italpinas scales provincial reach
Boutique real estate developer Italpinas Development Corp. is forecasting sustained growth through 2026 as it prepares to scale its sustainable housing model across several new provincial hubs.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PAL to add new US routes
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is reinforcing its presence in the United States (US) by opening new flight routes from San Francisco and Seattle through an expanded codeshare agreement with American Airlines.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Couple provides free fuel to 500 drivers in Bacolod
A couple from this highly-urbanized city extended help on Saturday, April 11, by providing free fuel in a gasoline station to 500 motorcycle and tricycle drivers struggling from consecutive fuel price increases.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DFA: ‘No ‘secret talks’ in PH-China Coast Guard MOU amendments
In a statement issued on April 12, the DFA pushed back against allegations that the talks were “opaque” or unilateral, clarifying that all developments have been undertaken through established diplomatic channels and with the full participation of relevant Philippine authorities.
3 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Police hunt suspects in ₱13-M pawnshop robbery
Police announced Monday that they are pursuing several persons of interest in the daring weekend robbery at the AV Pawnshop, where suspects stole ₱13-million worth of jewelry, according to the pawnshop's management.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Glen Hansard: Live at Bowery Ballroom, NYC
“So this is what you’ve been waiting for,” goes a line from one of Glen Hansard’s songs.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
BSP net income up 10% despite revenue decline
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) saw its full-year net income climb to P130.1 billion in 2025, a 10.3 percent increase from the previous year, as the sharp reduction in interest expenses and robust foreign-exchange gains offset a decline in total revenue.
1 min |
April 14, 2026
Manila Bulletin
New era dawns at Blackwater
Aquino takes over in big test vs Tropa
1 min |