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Lawmakers urge gov't to prepare for effects of El Niño
The government should utilize the P30-billion Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to finance interventions that go beyond short-term financial aid to shield farmers from the effects of El Niño and rising global fuel costs, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said.
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April 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DSWD readies cash aid for Cagayan farmers affected by dry spell
As Cagayan continues to experience a prolonged dry condition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is moving to fast-track financial assistance to support the recovery of affected farmers.
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April 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pole vault possible in Cebu ABG 2028
The Philippine athletics team is just coming off an impressive medal haul in the 6th Asian Beach Games and it's already looking for ways to further improve its standings especially that the next edition will be held in Cebu in 2028.
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April 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Bautista rallies at JPGT John Hay
Javie Bautista and Mavis Espedido completed their steady rise from contenders to champions, capturing the 11-14 titles in contrasting fashion at the ICTSI John Hay Junior PGT Championship here on Wednesday, April 29.
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April 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
2 die in brazen daylight ambush in busy QC intersection
Unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on a white Suzuki S-Presso in a brazen daylight ambush at the intersection of EDSA and Timog Avenue in Barangay South Triangle, Quezon City at around 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, leaving two men dead.
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April 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
CHED urges colleges, universities to defer tuition fee increases
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday, April 29 urged higher education institutions (HEIs) to hold off on planned tuition increases, saying the timing was not appropriate despite rising operational costs.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Massive fire razes houses in Muntinlupa
A massive fire erupted at Hacienda Rosario, Purok 2 in Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa, on Wednesday, April 29, prompting authorities to raise the alarm to the third level.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
No slave is greater than his master
Today’s Gospel reading is formed by an excerpt taken from Jesus’ discourse at the Last Supper.
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April 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
10 hospitalized after ammonia leak at Caloocan ice plant
A chemical leak from an ice plant in Barangay 168, Deparo, Caloocan City on Wednesday morning, April 29, prompted the evacuation of nearby residents and sent at least 10 people to hospitals due to breathing difficulties.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of its third-largest producer and further weakening its leverage over global oil supplies and prices.
3 min |
April 30, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How to effectively talk to your doctor
And how you want your doctor to talk to you
4 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PNP says sacked Negros police official had links with Atong Ang
The police major who was tagged as protector of online sabong (cockfighting) in the Visayas was sacked from his post, and is now under restrictive custody amid the ongoing investigation into the extent of the network of the illegal gambling activity, an official of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said.
1 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Peso reels from mounting pressures
Until a clearer signal emerges from the temporary military truce between the United States (US) and Iran, the Philippine peso stands to sustain additional bruises from the geopolitical tensions that have already battered it, according to Singapore-based Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. (OCBC).
2 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Why Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is sparking massive buzz
Christopher Nolan's \"The Odyssey\" has not even been released yet, but it is already dominating film industry conversations worldwide.
2 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SM Prime eyes ₱18-B bond sale
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), one of Asia’s largest integrated property developers, is planning to raise ₱18 billion from a planned bond issuance to refinance maturing obligations and fund capital expenditures (capex).
1 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting
The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.
2 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Aboitiz Group weighs price hikes
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV), the active portfolio manager of the Aboitiz Group, is carefully weighing its options on whether to increase prices or accept lower margins depending on how consumer spending is affected by the consequences of the Middle East conflict.
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April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH, allied forces stage Balikatan drills in Palawan town facing WPS
Philippine and allied forces staged a large-scale coastal defense drill on Monday, April 27, simulating an enemy amphibious landing in a town facing the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
2 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Highs and lows
I have seen the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) Social Weather Survey of March 24-31, 2026 which found that 50 percent of adult Filipinos felt that their lives got worse, 26 percent said it was the same, and 23 percent saying it got better, compared to twelve months ago.
3 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The word that I spoke, it will condemn Him
In John’s Gospel, Jesus states emphatically: “Nor does the Father judge anyone, but he has given all judgment to his Son” (5:22).
2 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SBMA starts Subic airport bid
More than a year after an unsolicited proposal was first submitted, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has formally launched the Swiss challenge for the P6.2-billion Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) project, opening the door to rival bidders for an airport that would complement the seaport facilities in the former United States (US) naval base in Zambales province.
3 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Climate risks threaten PH growth
The Philippines faces mounting economic and financial risks from climate change, with projected losses reaching as much as 13 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2040 unless the country urgently scales up climate financing and aligns adaptation and mitigation efforts, according to state-run policy think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
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April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Digital use, AI boost financial inclusion—PIDS
Filipinos who actively use digital financial platforms are significantly more likely to own bank accounts and conduct formal financial transactions, with the state-run policy think tank saying stronger digital engagement is a key driver of financial inclusion in the country even as barriers such as lack of funds, high costs, and weak trust persist.
1 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gov't sets fuel subsidies to PUV drivers; expanded digital cash aid for 4Ps households
State-lender Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) is expanding its response to the energy crisis through a coordinated package of fuel subsidies, commuter rebates, and low-interest loans, aiming to shield the transport and agriculture sectors from volatile global prices.
3 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Luneta cannot be the only one
A great city cannot live on concrete alone.
2 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Dela Rosa's camp weighing proposal to give up his salary, allowances
Amid numerous calls for him to temporarily stop receiving salary and allowances while he continues to absent himself from the Senate, the camp of Senator Ronald \"Bato\" Dela Rosa is now considering the suggestion that was originally put forward by Senate Ethics Committee Chairman Senator Joseph Victor \"JV\" Ejercito.
1 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Is your diet not working?
Your guide to adapting a healthy eating pattern
4 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH, S. Korea sign $25.6-M deal to establish National Cyber Security Center
The Philippines has taken a major step in fortifying its digital defenses after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Republic of Korea formally signed an agreement to establish a National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) in the country.
1 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
What causes 'Ozempic face?'
Understanding how facial fat works
3 min |
April 29, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Why Alex Calleja is the new king of Netflix
Just spoke to comedian Alex Calleja before he boarded his flight back to Manila after a string of back-to-back shows in Nagoya, Gotemba, and Saitama.
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