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He stood in their midst
About yesterday’s and today’s Gospel readings, the Vatican II Weekday Missal has an interesting comment: “The post-Resurrection appearances seem so unusual.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Cartels threatening farmers - organizer
For selling produce at lower prices to community pantries
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mary Grace Café steps beyond Manila
In Singapore, the beloved Filipino brand blends nostalgia, new flavors, and a deeply personal story
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Tax breaks help ease pressure on tuition hikes, schools - DepEd
Tax incentives extended to schools are helping ease pressure for tuition increases as institutions grapple with rising operational costs, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Wednesday, April 8.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sweet Success: High school graduate earns ₱IM a year as a sugarcane farmer
When Solomon Pagunsan left Bayawan City, Negros Oriental for Manila, he believed opportunity awaited him at every corner.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Korean star Hyun Bin appointed honorary counterintelligence agent
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) appointed actor Hyun Bin as an honorary counterintelligence agent on April 7.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
No price hikes for basic goods
DOE assures House of stable fuel supply, Palace hopeful oil diplomacy would build up reserves
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH int'l reserves dip to 7-month low
A double-digit decline in the previously record-high gold reserves, coupled with falling foreign investments, drove the Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR)—the country’s stock of foreign currencies and other assets—to its lowest level in more than half a year last month.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
LPA spotted outside PAR
Fair weather is expected to prevail across the country in the next 24 hours, even as a low-pressure area (LPA) is being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, April 8.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
No TRO on VP Sara's petition vs House impeachment proceedings
The Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) that could have immediately stopped the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Jobless rate improves in February
To shield the Philippine labor market from the fallout of the Middle East conflict, the Marcos administration is ramping up job protection measures—a move that could further improve the country's employment rate following February's gains.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Bb. Pilipinas reminds bets to cut costs amid oil crisis
The ongoing oil crisis is affecting even the country's most prestigious beauty pageant.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Public drinking ban, other DILG prohibitions begin in Negros Oriental
The Negros Oriental police will begin implementing the ban on roadside alcohol consumption on Wednesday, following a directive from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Middle of Middle East
Believe it or not, I know what they mean when they talk about the Middle East.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Magalong: No ban vs photos at Lion's Head
Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Tuesday that taking pictures at Lion's Head on Kennon Road here is not banned.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pacquiao delights Yankee fans
World's only eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao added another highlight to his U.S. visit by delivering the ceremonial first pitch before the Major League Baseball (MLB) match between the New York Yankees and the Athletics on Wednesday, April 8 (Philippine time).
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The woman behind the Isuzu D-Max legend in Thailand
Ms. Panatda Chennavasin, my friend in Thailand, greeted me with a tight hug when we met for lunch in Bangkok last week.
3 min |
April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Blazers escape Cardinals, force rubber
Raymart Betco exploded for 33 points and College of St. Benilde lived to fight another day with a five-set thriller over Mapua, 25-18, 25-21, 22-25, 20-25, 15-9 in Game 2 of the NCAA Season 101 men's volleyball finals at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, April 8.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Expect delays in release of new passports due to Middle East crisis - DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised the public to expect delays in the release of newly issued passports, citing logistical and supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Tamaraws, Eagles survive rivals
Far Eastern University kept its composure and survived a tough challenge from De La Salle, 25-21, 21-25, 25-22, 25-21, to solidify its hold of the top spot in the UAAP Season 88 men's volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Wednesday, April 8.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Negros Power invests ₱1.3B to modernize regional grid
Enrique K. Razon Jr.-led Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) announced that it is infusing P1.3 billion to modernize its grid and improve the power system in the region.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday in its second launch event in two days, South Korea's military said, hours after a senior North Korean official released crude insults against Seoul's hopes for warmer relations.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Megaworld expands Visayas green office portfolio
Andrew Tan-led top office landlord Megaworld Corp. has reinforced its leadership in green office developments after expanding its portfolio of LEED-certified and registered properties to 32—currently the most in the Philippine real estate industry.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Meralco pursues Batangas coop investments
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is not giving up on Batangas’ two electric cooperatives (ECs) as it firms up its plans to infuse investments into the province.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
What does valor mean today?
Every April 9, Filipinos commemorate Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) as a solemn reminder of the courage and sacrifice displayed during one of the darkest chapters in the nation's history.
2 min |
April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Davao City forms crisis response task force
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte signed an executive order on Monday, April 6, creating an inter-agency task force to coordinate government response to rising fuel prices and their impact on basic goods and economic activity.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PBBM now more cautious with what he's eating, Palace says
Malacañang reiterated that President Marcos is not experiencing any health concerns at present, adding that his previous illness has made him more cautious about his diet.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Decorated Australian veteran remains behind bars on Afghan war crime charges
Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, did not apply for bail when the war crime murder charges against him were listed in a Sydney court Wednesday.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pope deplores Trump threat to destroy Iranian civilization
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization was \"truly unacceptable\" and said any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law.
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April 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Over 716,000 commuters benefit from Manila's Libreng Sakay program
Since its launch last March 30, the Manila government’s “Libreng Sakay (Free Ride)” program has been able to assist 716,659 commuters, providing much-needed relief to thousands navigating the city’s daily transport challenges.
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