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QCPD tightens security, traffic plans for 'Trillion Peso March' on Feb. 25
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has rolled out its security and traffic management plan ahead of the “Trillion Peso March” set on Feb. 25 at the EDSA People Power Monument, marking the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos vows more access to safe, affordable homes
President Marcos said over 423,000 housing units have been built or financed since he assumed office, as he reaffirmed the administration's push to expand access to safe and affordable homes under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para Sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH hybrid demand drives China exports
China is projected to export more rice seeds this year, largely due to increased demand from the Philippines and its efforts to boost local production of the household staple, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Local travel tax cut to unleash ₱19.6 B
Abolishing the domestic travel tax could trigger an additional 1 million trips and inject P43.6 billion into the national economy, according to a study by Manila-based think tank Institute for Risk and Strategic Studies Inc., also known as Salceda Research.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
If issued, arrest warrants vs Go, Dela Rosa will be enforced – Palace
Malacañang said any arrest warrant issued against Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go will have to be implemented, pointing out that the two senators’ inclusion as alleged coperpetrators in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case over the drug war is part of a legal process the government cannot interfere with.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Filipino 'prosperity basket' grows in 2025
Filipinos are turning tradition into shopping this Chinese New Year, with homegrown tech startup Packworks forecasting a 10-percent climb in sales and a four-percent rise in transactions as shoppers flock to sari-sari stores to buy multiple “prosperity” items symbolizing luck and abundance.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SSS net income surges to ₱143 B
Reserves breach ₱1-trillion mark
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Security in place for Chinese New Year
Maximum police presence will be in place in Metro Manila and other urban areas around the country in anticipation of various activities in celebration of Chinese New Year today, Feb. 17.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Rep. Sandro: 8 LEDAC bills close to House approval
Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos reported on Monday, Feb. 16, that eight priority measures under the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) have reached an advanced stage of progress at the House of Representatives.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. launches first Textile Circularity Hub
Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), together with its partners ANTHILL, Maybank Foundation, and the Quezon City Local Government Unit, formally inaugurated the Manila Circularity Hub on October 23, 2025, at the Payatas Controlled Disposal Facility.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Commemorating 47 years: Iran and PH forge stronger bonds
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Philippines commemorated the 47th Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution with a National Day reception on Feb. 10 at the Dusit Thani Hotel's Mayuree 1 Hall.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Fortune Hill: Where good fortune finds its address
The Year of the Fire Horse is said to favor courage, decisive action, and breakthroughs earned through confidence and vision.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Proulx proud finisher in slalom
Tallulah Proulx, at 17 one of the youngest in the field, proudly stayed on her feet at the close of Alpine skiing’s Giant Slalom event in the 25th Winter Olympics Sunday, Feb. 15.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Bold, confident, and unstoppable: Lingerie empower women with the fierce energy of the Year of the Horse
Chinese New Year has always been a moment of renewal.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Making the anti-hazing campaign real
Every February, the country is reminded that hazing incidents ought to be reduced to zero.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The fight for truth in social media
Famous Italian novelist and philosopher Umberto Eco once said, “Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community, but now they have the same right as a Nobel Prize winner.”
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Feng shui master Patrick Lim Fernandez
The story continues.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Erice calls alleged budget anomalies 'greatest heist' in country's history
Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Egay Erice on Monday described the alleged irregularities in the national budget as the “greatest heist” in the country’s history and called for a full investigation.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PDIC extending CLIP indefinitely
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has indefinitely extended and simplified its loan incentive program for borrowers of closed banks, aiming to provide faster and more accessible financial relief while improving loan recovery efforts.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Boosting the banana and pineapple industry
If you look at Philippine agricultural export over the past 20 or so years, it is clear that three major crops stand out.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Lucido rises for NUNS, Arejola for DLSZ
National University Nazareth School asserted its dominance over defending champion University of Santo Tomas, 92-72, to stay in joint second place while La Salle Zobel scored a massive win to remain in title hunt in the UAAP Season 88 Boys' Basketball Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
'Wuthering Heights' leads box office with $34.8 M
Emerald Fennell’s bold reimagining of “Wuthering Heights” brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
56% of healthcare students never make it to workforce
The Philippines’ worsening shortage of healthcare workers is rooted not only in migration but also in a failing education and training pipeline, with an estimated 290,000 additional professionals needed nationwide, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Supporting DOF reforms to widen access to life insurance
With more Filipino families seeking stronger financial protection amid a rapidly evolving economic landscape, Pru Life UK met with the Department of Finance (DOF) to help advance policy discussions that support a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable life insurance sector.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod
The metaphor of leaven/yeast (Greek zume) turns on the ability of a small amount of yeast to impregnate the material with which it is mixed with its own fermentation.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Year of the Yang Fire Horse 2026:
A cycle of momentum, bold decisions, and visible leadership
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
HORSE馬
When your zodiac year aligns with the current year, contrary to popular belief, luck becomes a tug-of-war rather than a guarantee of good fortune.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sync data hubs with green grid
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) is calling on the government to integrate data centers directly into renewable energy (RE) zones, arguing that “synergistic” approach to planning is required to prevent the digital boom from straining the national power grid.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Indonesia says 8,000 troops ready for possible peacekeeping mission in Gaza by June
Indonesia's military said Sunday that up to 8,000 of troops are expected to be ready by the end of June for a potential deployment to Gaza as part of a humanitarian and peace mission, the first firm commitment to a critical element of U.S. President Donald Trump's postwar reconstruction plan.
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February 17, 2026
Manila Bulletin
From cash to keepsake
What to do with red envelopes after the Chinese New Year?
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