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LPA east of PH may develop into tropical cyclone within 48 hours
The low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored east of the country now has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next two days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
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December 3, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Bamboo as a construction material is both malakas and maganda
Bamboo is intricately tied to Philippine culture.
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December 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
CREC gets P4B BPI solar loan
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is accelerating the final phase of its solar energy development in Pangasinan after securing a P3.975 billion loan facility from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).
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December 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pope in Lebanon asks for 'divine gift of peace'
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Lebanon's tradition of interfaith coexistence Monday as a beacon of hope for a conflict-torn region, as he asked for \"the divine gift of peace\" alongside the country's Christian and Muslim religious leaders.
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December 3, 2025
Manila Bulletin
2025 Bar results out Jan. 7 - SC
The results of the 2025 online Bar examinations will be released by the Supreme Court (SC) on Jan. 7.
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December 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Deutsche Bank sees peso hitting P60 low
Deutsche Bank AG forecast the Philippine peso could weaken to P60 against the United States (US) dollar, its weakest-ever level, citing flagging business sentiment rooted in public spending concerns.
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December 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
South Korean president weighs apology to North Korea over allegations of leafleting and drone use
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday he’s weighing a possible apology to North Korea over suspicions that his ousted conservative predecessor intentionally sought to raise military tensions between the war-divided rivals in the buildup to his brief martial law declaration in December 2024.
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December 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Son of David, have pity on us!
We are more familiar with the Markan story of the cure of the blind Bartimaeus out of which Matthew developed the story of the two blind men.
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December 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rewriting the Rules of Car Depreciation: VinFast Philippines RVG Program Gears up the Philippines for Sustainable Mobility Movement
Car depreciation has always been one of the biggest concerns for Filipino buyers. For decades, motorists have accepted that a vehicle'svalue is expected to rapidly fall as soon as it leaves the dealership.
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December 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH cuts export targets through '28
The public-private Export Development Council (EDC) has revised downward the country’s export targets for the year until the end of the Marcos administration in response to recent challenges in global trade.
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December 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
NBI summons lady vice mayor to probe
Vice Mayor Alma C. Mirano of Bansud town, this province, said she will appear before the National Bureau of Investigation to explain her side regarding the case of a Department of Public Works and Highways engineer who was arrested last Nov. 23 in her rented apartment in Quezon City.
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December 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mindanao solons affirm support for Dy
Citing his ability to unite congressmen from different political affiliations, Mindanao-based congressmen released on Thursday, Dec. 4, a manifesto of support for House Speaker Faustino \"Bojie\" Dy III.
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December 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
San Juan City informal settlers relocate for national flood control program
Several families living on top of a major drainage line on San Venancio Street in Barangay San Perfecto, San Juan City, voluntarily relocated to newly built housing units created by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Wednesday, Dec. 3, to give way to the ongoing Oplan Kontra Baha program launched by the national government to mitigate flooding in Metro Manila.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't ups procurement of Pinoy-made products
The government will ramp up the procurement of locally made goods, as embodied under the Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS), to breathe new life into the manufacturing sector, which slumped to an over-four-year low last month.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Brazil, Portugal dominate
World No. 1 Brazil and No. 3 Portugal flexed their muscles and ripped their respective opponents by five to barge into the semifinals of the FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup Tuesday night, Dec. 2, at the PhilSports Arena.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BRP Diego Silang joins PH Navy fleet
The Philippine Navy (PN) formally commissioned its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic in Zambales to strengthen the country’s ability to maintain a sustained presence in contested waters and respond more quickly to security challenges at sea.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Witness the splendor of a better lifestyle in Davao City
Abundant in many wonders, the magnificent Davao City is truly a standout location in the vibrant south.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Fate of Jerome 'Captain Blind' Jacuba triggers reform in AFP disability policy
Captain Jerome Jocson Jacuba spent 15 years in uniform believing that a soldier’s worth was measured not only by the battles he survived but by the country he chose to serve with his whole being.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Over ₱180 B likely lost to ghost flood control; COA flags ₱6.45-B projects
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo \"Ping\" Lacson said on Wednesday, Dec. 3, that more than P180 billion has likely been lost to ghost flood control projects dating back to 2016, not counting substandard ones.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
UB Brahmans keep UCAL crown
Denied of a title sweep the last time, University of Batangas made sure there would be no more heartbreak after pulling off a tense-filled 29-31, 25-16, 25-20, 21-25, 17-15 win over Immaculada Concepcion College in their sudden death to keep its men's title in the 2025 PG Flex-UCAL Season 8 Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Paco Arena in Manila.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Only 15% of Grades 1 to 3 read at 'grade level'
A staggering number of Filipino students in Grades 1 to 3 are struggling to read, with only 15 percent reaching grade-level proficiency, highlighting the urgent need for rapid measures—such as more reading materials, teacher capacity building, and parental engagement—to address the growing literacy gap.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Dasma marches on
Unbeaten Dasma Monarchs moved closer to a season sweep by marching on to the finals while reigning champion Quezon Tangerines lived to fight another day in the other semifinal pairing of the 2025 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Singson quitting ICI
Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Commissioner Rogelio \"Babes\" Singson is resigning from his position effective Dec. 15, citing \"stressful work\" at the body.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
BSP cites drag from souring confidence
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) now expects the Philippine economy to expand below five percent this year, citing the erosion of investor confidence stemming from concerns over the governance of the government's flood-control funds.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Subpar PH growth seen until 2027
The country’s economic expansion is expected to fall short of the government’s targets, with growth projected at 4.7 percent in 2025, 5.1 percent in 2026, and 5.8 percent in 2027, even as household consumption remains robust, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ERC races to set OSW price
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is racing against a tight deadline to finalize the financial model for the fifth Green Energy Auction (GEA-5), the Philippines’ first competitive tender solely for offshore wind (OSW) projects.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Funds for Bohol bridge secured'
Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado announced that funds for a major infrastructure project in the province have been secured.
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
‘Wilma’ may make landfall in Caraga or Eastern Visayas
A low-pressure area (LPA), which will be locally named “Wilma” once it develops into a tropical cyclone, was expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday, December 3, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Paradise, plated
Balesin opens its Tastemakers series with Chef Josh Boutwood's Michelin-starred dinner at Toscana Village
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December 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Crash landing
In the time it takes a television station to show a regular commercial, visiting Korean actor Hyun Bin was in and out of his Solaire Resorts suite and on his way back to Seoul!
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