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Taguig tightens rules on absenteeism, tardiness
The Taguig City government has reminded officials and employees that habitual absenteeism and tardiness are grave offenses that may lead to suspension or dismissal from service.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DLSU warns of ‘fragile’ PH economy
De La Salle University (DLSU) economists have lowered their 2026 economic growth forecast anew, warning that mounting global and domestic shocks could leave the Philippine economy posting its slowest post-pandemic expansion this year.
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June 16, 2026
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SC suspends lawyer for use of offensive language in socmed post
The Supreme Court (SC) has reminded the country’s lawyers to use dignified, gender-fair, child and culturally-sensitive language in their professional and personal dealings.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PBBM's ASEAN-Russia Summit participation promotes PH and regional interests
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s participation in the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan on June 17-18 is more than a ceremonial diplomatic engagement.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Taruc, Talion make final push
The race for the remaining tickets to the ICTSI Elite Junior PGT Grand Finals reaches a thrilling climax as Jakob Taruc and Levonne Talion lead a crucial final-round charge in the ICTSI Eagle Ridge JPGT Championship blasting off Wednesday, June 17, at the sprawling Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club in Gen. Trias, Cavite.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
UK-PH celebrate 80 years of relations
This year, the Philippines and the United Kingdom are celebrating 80 years of diplomatic relations.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Water interruptions set in parts of Manila
Several areas in Manila will face temporary water service interruptions next week as Maynilad Water Services Inc. conducts scheduled maintenance works.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Baldwin steps down
Ateneo president: 'We will not shield to protect anyone'
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June 16, 2026
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Marching with pride, graduating with dignity
Rainbow Graduates take their well-deserved walk at QC Graduation Rights for Pride Month
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Baste given 5 days to explain waste-dumping at Davao region office
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has given Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte five days to explain recent waste-dumping incidents outside their Region 11 office, while separately filing a criminal complaint against the owner of a vehicle allegedly used to dump mixed waste at the site.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
2 killed in Leyte ambush
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in an ambush on Monday in Barangay Salvacion, Albuera, Leyte.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Agony and ecstasy in basketball
Basketball gives the world some of its greatest and most inspiring stories, such as how the New York Knicks nudged what was left of the human spirit to lift itself from the abyss of despair, mount a historic comeback, and eventually become the newest NBA champions.
3 min |
June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Building the digital lifeline we all deserve
The story of the Philippines has been defined by its geography, which has historically dictated the fortunes of our people.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Goodbye GERD
Why hyperacidity keeps coming back—and how to heal naturally
4 min |
June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Protesters in Geneva clash with police ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France
Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons in clashes with stone-throwing youths during a protest on Sunday in Geneva against the G7 group of wealthy nations, a day before its leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump hold a summit in nearby France.
2 min |
June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PSC chief lauds athletics meet
Sports chief Patrick Gregorio capped the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships 2026 presented by the Philippine Sports Commission with high praise and for-ward-looking plans, declaring the five-day meet at New Clark City Athletics Stadium a resounding success and a vital step in grassroots sports development.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Doctors and accountability
I had written about what happened to Dr. Iggy Agbayani twice — Sad day for doctors, sadder still for patients (Oct. 31, 2023) and Iggy issue refuses to die (Nov. 21, 2023) — which I described as a miscarriage of justice.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
91 couples tie the knot in Manila’s Kasalang Bayan
Ninety-one couples exchanged vows in a mass wedding at Mehan Garden, with the Manila city government covering major expenses to ensure accessibility, held as part of the capital’s 455th founding anniversary celebrations.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Dancing through doubt
G22 pays tribute to iconic women of the 2000s while embracing the future of P-pop
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
9 cable thieves caught red handed in Quezon City
Police arrested nine men early Sunday, June 14, after they were allegedly caught cutting and stealing copper telecommunication cables worth P163,852 along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Baldwin, Ateneo officials fail to attend CIDG probe
Beleaguered Ateneo basketball coach Tab Baldwin and three other basketball team officials did not appear in the hearing set by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Monday, June 15, in connection with the death of two basketball players in Aurora.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The AI butterfly effect
The conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines often creates the impression that organizations are already far along in their journey.
4 min |
June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Belgian Days Manila builds bridges with Filipinos
Belgian Days Manila 2026 turned Metro Manila into a showcase of Belgian culture, business, and innovation as Belgium and the Philippines marked 80 years of diplomatic relations.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Last call for lechon and fondue
With only days left, Dedet de la Fuente and chef Martin Kaspar’s playful collaboration at L’Entrecôte offers a delicious meeting of Filipino flavors and Swiss-French classics
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos extends birthday wishes to Trump
President Marcos wished United States President Donald Trump happiness, good health, and success on his 80th birthday.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Strait of Hormuz reopens, but oil relief won't be instant
High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday.
2 min |
June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Valdez upbeat despite Alas loss
Veteran Alyssa Valdez, the face of the sport for more than a decade already, was holding back her tears while answering the question on why she took the challenge to lead Alas Pilipinas’ campaign in the just-concluded 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup in Candon City.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Lopez family feud sparks SEC probe
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formed an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations traded between rival factions of the Lopez family, a dispute that threatens to engulf two of the Philippines’ most high-profile companies, First Gen Corp. and ABS-CBN Corp.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Obiena clears 5.74m for silver
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena opened his outdoor season in style after capturing the silver medal in the EUROWINGS Flight Circus event in Dusseldorf, Germany on Sunday, June 14.
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June 16, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Love your enemies
Jesus says another outrageous thing: “Love your enemies” (v 44).
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