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Manila Bulletin
Gen Edgar Aglipay: A new mission for Cagayan's future
The resounding victory of retired Police General “Egay” Aglipay in the 2025 Cagayan gubernatorial race is more than a political milestone—it is a defining moment for the province.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
'How to Train Your Dragon' soars to No. 1 with $83.7 million debut
\"How to Train Your Dragon\" took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
A little bit of flashback: Total recall Part 2
AUDIOJUNKIE BY PUNCH LIWANAG
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hard-earned victory
Spaun, a Filipino descent, weathers worst of wet Oakmont to win US Open
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
CNPF renews Vita Coco deal
O-led Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF), one of the leading food companies in the Philippines, has renewed its five-year coconut water supply agreement with The Vita Coco Company, Inc., valued at approximately P14 billion.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Love your enemies
This is perhaps the hardest of all of Jesus’ commandments: “Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you” (v 44).
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
PANAHON 3D to provide more accurate, accessible weather information
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has rolled out key upgrades to its PANAHON 3D web-based decision support information system, an interactive platform designed to provide more accurate and accessible weather information to disaster managers and local government units nationwide.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 NPA rebels killed in Surigao Norte clash
Three communist rebels died in a series of skirmishes with government troops in the fringes of Placer, Surigao del Norte, on Sunday, the 4th Infantry Division (ID) said Monday.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Wilcon Depot increases capex
While earnings are seen to be flat this year, the Philippines’ leading home improvement and finishing construction supplies retailer, Wilcon Depot, Inc., is increasing its capital expenditure budget by 45 percent to P3.2 billion from P2.2 billion last year.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
HIV testing: Time for a reset
From a “slow but rising disease burden,” HIV/AIDS is now a full-blown epidemic in the Philippines, as the DOH requests a health emergency declaration to address the rapidly growing HIV epidemic in the country due to the alarming statistics.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sweden invests in Filipino talent for sustainable development
The newly launched Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship aims to empower women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by enhancing their participation, leadership and performance in these critical fields.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Asialink fortifies MSME lending
Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a P120-million credit line from Taiwan-based Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. (Mega ICBC), a partnership aimed at expanding financing to the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Tech-driven reforms for the Filipino common tao
The planned P22-billion loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the Philippines' tech-driven business environment reform could not have come at a more opportune time—especially for the millions of Filipinos at the margins of our economy.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, killing 5 and wounding dozens
Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Gilas Women seek greater heights
The Gilas Pilipinas women's team is no longer just looking at keeping its Division A status but is also now aiming at achieving new heights in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup set next month in Shenzhen, China.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Coco, Julia to meet fans in Africa
ABS-CBN is hosting its first major event in Africa, featuring a meet-and-greet with two of its biggest artists to thank African audiences for their continued support of its programs over the years.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH global competitiveness ticks up
The Philippines has advanced one spot to 51st out of 69 economies in the 2025 edition of the World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), an improvement from its 52nd place among 67 economies in 2024.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Emperador Properties acquires Madrid's 14-ha Caleido complex
Businessman Andrew Tan, through his private real estate investment company Emperador Properties, has acquired a 14-hectare mixed-use urban complex Caleido located within the Cinco Torres Business District in Madrid, Spain.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Systematic attacks' have failed to keep OVP from serving Pinoys – Sara
The deluge of “systematic attacks” faced by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) over the past year have failed to hinder Vice President Sara Duterte’s office from delivering critical social services to Filipinos who continue to face hardships in health, education, hunger, and livelihood.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
2 Filipino cadets graduate from prestigious Indian academy
Two Filipino military cadets have successfully completed their pre-commissioning training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in the city of Dehradun, northern state of Uttarakhand, India.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
2 sisters arrested, 10 children rescued from online sexual abuse
A woman and her sister have been arrested on suspicion of engaging in online sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Concepcion, Tarlac, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Monday, June 16.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pacers, Thunder in pivotal Game 5
The ratings are down for these NBA Finals, as was expected.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
New Zealand Embassy, ENZ launch roadshow to boost Filipino student engagement
The New Zealand Embassy in the Philippines and Education New Zealand (ENZ) hosted a special media information session on May 27 at the New Zealand Official Residence in Makati to highlight the growing number of Filipino students choosing New Zealand.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Trump, undeterred by protests, directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities
President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities, a move that comes after large protests erupted in Los Angeles and other major cities against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
MMDA launches website to check NCAP violations
Want to quickly find out if you have committed any traffic violation under the No-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP)?
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
House official shot dead at daughter's birthday party in QC
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) now has a person of interest who could be behind the killing of a 63-year-old official of the House of Representatives during his daughter's birthday party in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City on Sunday, June 15.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
'Turkish Cuisine Week' features classic dishes
To celebrate “Turkish Cuisine Week”, an exquisite dinner was hosted by the Ambassador of Türkiye Niyazi Evren Akyol, and his wife, Mme. Indri Puspitasari Akyol, introducing the richness and diversity of Turkish gastronomy at the Turkish residence in Makati on May 23.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Eala in main draw
Alex Eala overcame hard-serving Anca Todoni, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-3, to barge into the main draw round of the Lexus Nottingham Open in Great Britain on Sunday, June 15 (early Monday, June 16, Philippine time).
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
Why wage boards are the better option
Amid the bickering on who’s to blame for the failure to become law of the minimum wage hike bills approved by both chambers of Congress, one thing stands out: economists are adamant that a legislated wage increases can be perilous.
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June 17 2025
Manila Bulletin
The Hajj: A journey of faith, gratitude, and transformation
“Labbayk Allahumma lab-bayk” (Here I am, Oh Al-lah, Here I am) are the first words every Muslim intending to perform the Hajj must utter. Having been a Muslim in name only since I was young, and this being my first Hajj pilgrimage, my journey began with a mixture of nervousness, excitement, and apprehension.
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