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Car crashes into Pasig LRT post; driver killed, pet dog rescued
A 27-year-old man died after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a concrete LRT beam post along Marcos Highway in Barangay Santolan, Pasig City, on Thursday morning, July 24.
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pacman is back with unquestionable itch for ring action
There's a thin fine line that borders risk and recklessness. Risk justifies effort and offers material or moral reward; recklessness, oftentimes, only feeds one's ego in pursuit of personal adulation.
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Am I scared of AI? I am
Am I scared of AI? I am. And this is precisely why I’m talking about it.
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Is climate change changing rainfall patterns in PH?
As more rains from the enhanced southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” are expected to drench several parts of the Philippines, the chief of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said these persistent downpours may be linked to climate change, which is causing warmer seas and heavier rainfall.
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Appliance sales defy weak retail
Despite softer retail demand, consumer lifestyle and enterprise solutions provider Concepcion Industrial Corp. (CIC) managed to grow earnings by 30 percent in the first half of the year on the back of stronger refrigeration and appliance sales.
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Failure to protect planet from climate change could violate international law – UN top court
The United Nations' top court in a landmark advisory opinion Wednesday said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to reparations.
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Torre-Duterte tiff set Sunday at Rizal Memorial
The venue is set at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila.
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
₱300-M RE expansion pushed
Basic Energy Corp. (BEC) is accelerating the expansion of its renewable energy (RE) portfolio, boosting investments to support the development of its solar and wind power projects.
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Appeals court finds Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, affirming a lower-court decision that blocked its enforcement nationwide.
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Indonesia arrests 2 foreigners for smuggling cocaine to Bali
Indonesian authorities said Thursday they have arrested two foreigners accused of smuggling cocaine to the tourist island of Bali.
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
5 rainy season skincare myths
From sunscreen to fungal acne, here's what you need to know when the weather changes
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July 25, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Agri sector braces for Trump deal
The agriculture sector is still awaiting the final details of the Philippines' trade agreement with the United States (US), following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s offer to increase imports of agricultural goods from the world's number one economy as part of concessions to reduce the country's tariff rate from 20 percent to 19 percent.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
ICTSI expands Brazil terminal
Razon-led International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), through its wholly owned subsidiary ICTSI Americas B.V., has acquired majority control over a company owning a property in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which the Philippine port operator plans to use for its expansion.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Classes, work in gov't offices suspended today; more 'habagat' rains till Saturday
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced the suspension of classes in all levels and work in public offices in Metro Manila and 35 provinces today, July 24, as intensified “habagat” (southwest monsoon) rains are expected until the weekend because of the Fujiwhara effect caused by the interaction of tropical cyclones “Dante” and “Emong.”
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
603 tons of trash collected in pumping stations, flooded areas in Metro Manila
A total of 603 tons of garbage were collected in 71 pumping stations and during the cleanup drive in various flooded areas in Metro Manila, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported on Wednesday, July 23.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
20% tax on interest
There’s been a lot of talk about this topic lately, to the point of misinformation.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH, US reach new trade agreement
Philippines gets fresh P3-B aid
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Free trade deal hikes South Korea investments in PH by 4,000%
South Korean Ambassador to Manila Lee Sang-hwa said that there was a 4,000-percent increase in South Korea’s investment in the Philippines during the first quarter of this year because of the free trade agreement (FTA) that entered into force on Dec. 31, 2024.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Subpar growth to linger
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Singapore-based ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) have slashed their near-term Philippine economic growth forecasts to lower than six percent due to the expected global growth slowdown coupled with persistent tariff-led trade uncertainties.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
19% US tariff 'too high'
While the 19-percent United States (US) tariff imposed on Philippine exports compared to zero duties on certain American goods may seem unfair, private-sector economists said reducing the original 20-percent rate is still a step forward.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
UNCTAD: Value-added exports crucial
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is urging developing economies to reduce their dependence on the export of key commodities, citing the potential of those with a more diversified economic mix like the Philippines to nurture sustainable growth.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
The supper club era begins
Medusa redefines BGC nights with food, finesse, and a final call
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Knowledge of the mysteries
Jesus focuses on the receptivity of the hearers of God's word.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Chinese imports surge on trade shift
Amid trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, China is increasing exports to emerging markets (EMs) like the Philippines, to reroute shipments to the United States (US), think tanks said.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cavite, 3 NCR cities, 1 Bulacan town placed under state of calamity
The Provincial Government of Cavite has declared a state of calamity following the devastating impact of the southwest monsoon intensified by Severe Tropical Storm Crising.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
La Carinderia the trattoria next door
In a quiet Makati corner, La Carinderia offers handmade pastas, rich sauces, and the kind of Italian food that doesn't need dressing up
3 min |
July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
UN's highest court will decide on the climate obligations of countries
The UN’s highest court is handing down a historic opinion on climate change Wednesday, a decision that could set a legal benchmark for action around the globe to the climate crisis.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Scammers exploit social media shift
Filipinos are increasingly being targeted on social media platforms and messaging apps as scammers move away from traditional text and call scams, according to anti-fraud app Whoscall.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
A review of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
With a lot of hoopla surrounding its release, we finally get this second reboot of The Fantastic Four, and it's the first film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 6. And if you're still counting, it is the MCU's 37th film.
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July 24 2025
Manila Bulletin
Rhian Ramos and JC Santos find love in most surprising moments
In an exciting collaboration, actors Rhian Ramos and JC Santos come together in a film titled \"Meg & Ryan,\" produced by PM Productions, Inc. The story explores the beautiful journey of discovering love in unexpected moments, capturing the magic that often unfolds when we least expect it.
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