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Heavy rains from 'Ada' may trigger flooding, landslides in Bicol, Visayas
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Saturday, Jan. 17, that heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen)—which could intensify into a severe tropical storm while lingering east of Southern Luzon—are expected in parts of Bicol and Eastern Visayas this weekend, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Chito Sobrepeña: Public servant who taught corporations how to lead
In the world of Philippine high finance, where success is usually measured in basis points and loan portfolios, Chito Sobrepeña was an outlier.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Students' proficiency drops to 0.47% by Grade 12 - study
At Grade 3, nearly one in three Filipino children can read, count, and solve problems at a level deemed \"proficient.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Jail Decongestion Summit set at Manila Hotel starting Jan. 21
Top government officials will convene starting on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in a national summit at the Manila Hotel to tackle efforts that have been undertaken and will be pursued to decongest jail and prison facilities in the country.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Where Filipino craft meets global ambition
Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls reopen as a permanent hub for export-ready local products in design, fashion, home, and more
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH urged to take 'unpopular' reforms for growth
The government's long-term economic vision remains attainable but requires an immediate pivot in policy execution to avoid falling permanently behind schedule, according to the state-run Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ASEAN 2026: Chance to showcase PH integrity
Hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summits this year provides the Philippines a timely opportunity to show the world that it is ready, credible, and open for business, according to ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) 2026 chair and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Screen time isn't the enemy- unsupervised app culture is
Here's what a psychologist advises parents to focus on instead
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Napolcom recommends dismissal of ex-CIDG chief, axes 11 cops
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Friday, Jan. 16, recommended the dismissal of a one-star police general while 11 other police officers were removed from the service due to their alleged involvement in the controversial missing sabungeros case.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SMB simply better – Cone
Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone admitted that San Miguel simply came out the better team as the Beermen closed out the series against the Kings, 101-88 in Game 6 of their best-of-seven semifinals affair in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
CONCEPCION ADVISES MSMES TO SEEK - GOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP MENTORS
Find good mentors.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Consumers turn to nicotine pouches to cut smoking harm-survey
Most consumers use nicotine pouches, a smoke-free alternative, to reduce the harm from smoking, according to a Spanish study.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Increased seismic energy detected at Mayon
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported increased seismic energy and record-high sulfur dioxide emissions at Mayon Volcano on Friday, Jan. 16, saying the activity could signal further eruptive developments.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Judge: Feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain peaceful protesters
Federal officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in its largest recent US immigration enforcement operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing the agents, a judge in Minnesota ruled Friday.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Landslide kills 2
A 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were killed in a landslide that buried their house in Barangay Bariis, Matnog town, Sorsogon province after midnight Saturday, Jan. 17.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
John Mellencamp all set for greatest hits tour
Not every musician has the pull to announce a concert tour with a trailer that stars Sean Penn.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA‘s first medical evacuation
An ailing astronaut returned to Earth with three others on Thursday, ending their space station mission more than a month early in NASA’s first medical evacuation.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Perez not bothered by missed 50 pts
CJ Perez isn’t sweating for the missed chance of scoring 50 points in San Miguel’s finals-clinching 101-88 win over Barangay Ginebra in Game 6 of their PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinal affair.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sandiganbayan affirms graft conviction of ex-TRC exec, 2 others in 107-M PDAF scam
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the graft conviction of former Technology Resource Center (TRC) deputy director general Dennis L. Cunanan, National Livelihood Development Corporation (NLDC) President Gondelina G. Amata and division chief Gregoria G. Buenaventura.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A sweeter take on city living
Megaworld's The Sugartown is the new gateway for tourism and everyday living in Negros Occidental
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Where Filipino craft meets global ambition
A place for creative identity
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Wayward e-bus kills sexagenarian
A 63-year-old woman was killed and her four companions were injured when they were hit by a wayward electric bus in Camp John Hay here on Friday, Jan. 16.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Thousands expected at Feast of Sto. Niño in Tondo, Pandacan
Thousands of devotees of the Sto. Niño (Holy Child Jesus) are expected to come in droves for the annual feast of the Sto.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How Jesus learned to be human
Many images of the Santo Niño that we see in churches or carried in Ati-Atihan festivals portray him wearing a crown and a velvet cape, holding a scepter or a globe, and radiating power and authority.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Avoiding the superflu: Vigilance, prevention, and strong immunity still matter
In a world still recovering from the shocks of Covid-19, the emergence of another respiratory viral threat—nicknamed the superflu—is a stark reminder that viral illnesses have not vanished and that we must remain vigilant.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Guidelines expanding medical assistance to indigents to be out soon - DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Jan. 17, said it will release new guidelines for the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) before the end of February, in line with a stricter policy banning the use of guarantee letters from elected officials to pay hospital bills.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Spring in Prague: A Filipino-Czech love story
The upcoming Filipino film \"Spring in Prague\" explores a cross-cultural romance between a Filipino man and a Czech woman, drawing inspiration from real-life stories of relationships formed between Filipinos living in the Czech Republic and its local women.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Inside the world of Twenty Third by Deanne
There are only a handful of spaces I instantly connect with—the kind that feel familiar even on the first entry, as if they’ve been waiting for you.
3 min |
January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Humbling oneself like a child
Jesus must have exuded a kind and gentle countenance that even little children are drawn towards him.
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January 18, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sabonis back, leads Kings
Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis returned Friday, Jan. 16, against Washington after missing 27 games because of a partially torn meniscus in his left knee.
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