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Shun violence, Mayor Vico tells protesters
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reminded the public not to resort to violence that could injure others, following the protests outside the St. Gerrard Construction Building on Thursday morning, Sept. 4.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Maan pushes for reforms in health services
Mayor Maan Teodoro has initiated new reforms in health services to make medical assistance more accessible, especially for senior citizens in Marikina City.
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September 5, 2025
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Raps filed vs 7 schools over 'ghost' voucher beneficiaries
Criminal complaints have been filed against seven private schools for allegedly having “ghost beneficiaries” under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program, the Department of Education (DepEd) said.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Putin meets North Korea's Kim in Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met for bilateral talks in Beijing on Wednesday.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOLE urged to fire erring field inspectors
Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Thursday, Sept. 4, warned Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma that he will move to defer the agency’s 2026 budget if it fails to improve performance and remove erring field inspectors who neglect their duties.
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September 5, 2025
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QC gov't meets District 3, 4 village chiefs on flood control projects
The local government of Quezon City held a meeting on Wednesday, September 3, with barangay chairpersons from Districts 3 and 4 to tackle the implementation of flood control projects in their areas.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
2 foreign warships seen near BdM
The Philippine Navy monitored two Chinese warships in the general vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc during the war games with naval forces from the United States, Australia, and Canada.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Delayed railway projects face zero funding in ’26
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to update the feasibility study on the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) to finally onboard a lender for the project’s development two years after the Marcos Jr. administration backed out from a Chinese financing deal.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Del Rosario shocks Kim
Pauline del Rosario pulled off one of the most incredible comebacks in Ladies Philippine Golf Tour history, rallying from six strokes down to stun Seo Yun Kim with a final-round charge that bordered on the spectacular.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DENR suspends construction of cruise ship port
— The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has suspended construction of the multi-million cruise ship port project in Puerto Galera, this province, after the Philippine Ports Authority failed to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
All systems go for Baseco Hospital's opening—Mayor Isko
Manila City Mayor Francisco \"Isko Moreno\" Domagoso said the Pres. Corazon C. Aquino General Hospital or Baseco Hospital will open on Friday, Sept. 5, as part of the city government's expanded efforts in boosting the city's healthcare capabilities.
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September 5, 2025
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After end of 'word war' with Manila solon, Mayor Isko said they will now work together
After ending a “word war” with Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said they have vowed to work together in improving the lives of the city’s residents.
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September 5, 2025
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Palace lists holidays for 2026
Resident Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 1006 listing the regular and special nonworking days for 2026.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Ode to the 'Empire Province'
Ushi Sato's 'Kutawatu' collection honors the regal past of Cotabato
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September 5, 2025
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Sandigan affirms dismissal of Kokoy civil forfeiture case
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the dismissal of the civil forfeiture case filed against the late Leyte Gov. Benjamin “Kokoy” Romualdez and his widow, Juliette Gomez Romualdez, for violation of their right to speedy disposition of cases.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How do I setup my brand-new car?
Essentials first before high-performance modifications
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Suntrust backs Westside project
While Andrew Tan’s Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. (TIHGI) is taking majority control over the development of the $1.25-billion Westside Integrated Resort (IR), its foreign-controlled partner Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc. is still infusing P3.2 billion into the project in line with its 20-percent stake.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rethinking the metrics of progress: Building cities around joy, not just GDP
For centuries, cities have been designed with clear goals in mind: maximize productivity, fortify defense, facilitate trade, and ensure efficiency.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sept. 11 declared holiday in Ilocos Norte for FM's birthday
Malacañang has declared Sept. 11 as a special nonworking day in Ilocos Norte to mark the 108th birth anniversary of the late former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
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September 5, 2025
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Osaka untouchable
4-time Slam winner reaches semis
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September 5, 2025
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From Metro Manila to the nation: A double mandate for progress
Some call August a “ghost month.” For me, it marked a clear affirmation of trust. I was honored to receive a strong mandate — not once, but twice. First, from my fellow mayors of Metro Manila and second, from my fellow city mayors across the Philippines.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
How many cars is too much?
Over the past week, much of the nation seemed transfixed over one particular flood control project contractor and their seemingly surprising wealth.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
The passion of Elijah Canlas
As the year 2025 unfolds and continues its journey, award-winning actor Elijah Canlas has already impressively wrapped up eight captivating films, each a unique blend of storytelling and artistry.
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September 5, 2025
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Eala building momentum
Alex Eala hopes to carry the momentum from her second-round match at the Guadalajara 125 Open, which was suspended due to heavy rain in Mexico on Thursday, Sept. 4 (Philippine time).
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cha Eun-woo completes basic military training
K-pop idol and actor Cha Eun-woo completed his basic military training on Sept. 2 after five weeks.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Kathryn moving up
How to be you' may well be the query young people could ask Kathryn Bernardo, currently the Philippine movie industry's box office queen. Kath holds the distinction of being attached to two record-breaking films—one holding the #1 spot (Hello Love Goodbye), and the other the #3 spot (Hello Love Again).
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Budget process under siege
Political party leaders in the House of Representatives, who initially moved to return the proposed 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), have relented.
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September 5, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Marcos orders sweeping review of DPWH's budget
President Marcos has ordered a sweeping review of the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) proposed 2026 budget, directing the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and newly appointed Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to root out questionable entries and ensure every peso of taxpayer money is spent properly.
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September 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Taxman eyes multinational top-ups
With more than P50 billion in revenues being forgone due to the non-imposition of top-up taxes on large multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the Philippines, the Department of Finance (DOF) is eyeing to slap “very large” corporations with such a levy to contain the flight of potential tax earnings.
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September 4, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gov't mulls seasonal rice tariffs - Balisacan
The government is considering seasonal tariffs on rice to shield local farmers during harvest, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said.
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