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Manila Bulletin
Employability vs citizenship
National Artist Kidlat Tahimik recently made the headlines when he announced that he was renouncing his title and returning his medal.
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June 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Manila gov't rescues street dwellers in overnight drive
Individual and families found on the streets were brought to safety during a nighttime reach-out operation conducted by the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) across various areas of the city, including Roxas Boulevard, Kalaw Avenue, Kartilya ng Katipunan, P. Ocampo Street, and the Legaspi Tower area.
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June 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Steering the economy through hard times
The Philippine economy is facing one of its toughest tests in recent years.
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June 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Clark redeems self with US Open win
Wyndham Clark couldn’t remember being in a darker place. He was publicly reviled for a moment of petulance when he smashed a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut in the U.S. Open last year.
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June 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Lawmakers grief-stricken, outraged due to deadly Tacloban school shooting
Former House Speaker and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has moved to render assistance to the families affected by the tragic school shooting in his home city of Tacloban in Leyte province.
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June 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats
High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon.
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June 23, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sweet success: Guimaras mangoes land in Europe
One of the Philippines' sweetest treasures has officially arrived in Europe.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Peso to gain on expected BSP rate hikes
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to maintain its hawkish monetary policy stance, according to international lenders, though economists remain divided on how many additional interest-rate increases will be needed to combat persistent supply-side inflation.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The business of peace begins with opportunity
peace is often celebrated when agreements are signed, conflicts are resolved, and communities are declared secure.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
‘Francisco’ nears typhoon strength; Signal No. 1 may be raised in N. Luzon
Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) has continued to intensify and is now nearing typhoon category as it moves over the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, June 21.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Billy Bagtas and the symphony of survival
What viewers can expect from ‘Even the Light Can Sing’
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
May surplus narrows BOP deficit to $7.3B
A surplus in May helped narrow the overall balance of payments (BOP) deficit for the Philippines to $7.28 billion for the first five months of 2026 from $7.41 billion in the previous month.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mindanao rail may pivot back to China
The development of the long-delayed Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) could soon return to China’s hands, as the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) courts one of Beijing's state-owned construction firms to build the railway.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gov't infra spending plunges 45%
Government infrastructure spending plunged in the first four months of the year, failing to recover from a high-profile flood-control corruption scandal that triggered aggressive regulatory oversight and disrupted the processing of state funds.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
FL, sons issue ‘executive order’ directing PBBM to rest on Father’s Day
On Father's Day, President Marcos received an \"executive order\" from his family, instructing him to rest, not hold stressful meetings, and enjoy a sweet treat.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos infuses ₱3B to bring home, support Middle East OFWs
President Marcos has ordered the release of an additional ₱3 billion to strengthen the government's repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
24 Filipinos freed from Russian detention arrive home
The 24 Filipinos who were freed after spending nine months in detention in Russia have finally returned home and reunited with their families following the intervention of President Marcos.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
US grant to boost port tracking tech
More than two years after signing the grant agreement, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is moving forward with its plan to develop a nationwide vessel traffic management system (VTMS), beginning its search for a United States-based (US) partner to oversee the project’s feasibility study.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Carrying a better future
Swedish bag brand Gaston Luga expands its eco-conscious mission in the Philippines
2 min |
June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Dutch royals swap orange for blue
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands began Saturday, June 20, by cheering the Dutch past Sweden in Houston.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gov't crafting recovery plan for quake-hit areas in Region 12
The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) is crafting the early recovery plan for earthquake-hit areas in Region 12 or the Soccsksargen area.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PBBM pursues balanced diplomatic initiatives to advance national interest
Two recent diplomatic developments—the state visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Manila and the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin—highlight the Philippines’ growing ability to engage major global players while advancing its own national interests.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mamiit: Alex great ambassador for PH sports
Long before Alex Eala made history on the global stage, Cecil Mamiit had already paved the way by representing the Philippine colors in elite international tennis competitions during the 1990s.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Clark turning US Open into runaway win
Not even Shinnecock Hills and its strongest test of the week in the U.S. Open could match the toughness of Wyndham Clark on Saturday, June 20.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Elite PH Marine commandos lead display of sea-to-shore combat power in Cavite exercise
Elite commandos from the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) took the lead in a major display of sea-to-shore combat power on Saturday, June 20, spearheading a synchronized amphibious raid along the coast of Ternate, Cavite as part of Exercise “Kamandag”.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
From Berlin to the Senate floor
Alex Eala’s straight sets victory over world No. 2 Elena Rybakina in Berlin was more than a tennis upset — it was a national metaphor.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
262 Mercury Drug branches resume DSWD guarantee letter acceptance
Qualified beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program may again use Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-issued guarantee letters (GLs) to buy medicines and other medical supplies in 262 branches of Mercury Drug starting June 22.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Age-based Roblox Kids and Select accounts now globally available
Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts launch globally, aligning users’ access to games and features with their age.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
US, Iran hold talks in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
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June 22, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mountain test awaits pros at Pinewoods
The third leg of the Philippine Golf Tour couldn’t have found a more fitting title than the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge.
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