Manila Bulletin

The Manila Bulletin (PSE: MB), commonly referred to as the Bulletin, has a rich history, having been known as the Manila Daily Bulletin from its inception in 1906 until September 23, 1972, and as Bulletin Today from November 22, 1972, to March 10, 1986. It is the largest broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines in terms of circulation, with the Philippine Daily Inquirer being its closest competitor. The Manila Bulletin proudly claims the title of "The Philippines' Leading National Newspaper," which serves as its official slogan.

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LOOK: Armani Beauty makes its grand entrance in the Philippines

1 day ago | mb.com.ph | Jessica Pag-iwayan

Manila Bulletin Lifestyle People and Events LOOK: Armani Beauty makes its grand entrance in the Philippines The luxury brand brings its complete makeup and skincare lines to its first Philippine store at SM Mall of Asia Armani Beauty celebrated the opening of its first flagship store in the Philippines, located at SM Mall of Asia.
BSP pushes 5-year deadline for Islamic banking units to convert into full banks

2 days ago | mb.com.ph | Derco Rosal

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has proposed requiring Islamic banking units (IBUs) operated by conventional banks to either transition into full-fledged Islamic banks or comply with universal bank capital requirements within five years.
Armani Beauty makes its grand entrance in the Philippines

2 days ago | mb.com.ph | Jessica Pag-iwayan

Manila Bulletin Lifestyle People and Events Armani Beauty makes its grand entrance in the Philippines The luxury brand brings its complete makeup and skincare lines to its first Philippine store at SM Mall of Asia Armani Beauty celebrated the opening of its first flagship store in the Philippines, located at SM Mall of Asia.
Foreign direct investments fall 62% in February

2 days ago | mb.com.ph | Derco Rosal

Net inflows of brick-and-mortar foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Philippines amounted to $529 million in February, marking a steep 61.9-percent decline from the $1.4 billion recorded in the same month last year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. FDI net inflows last February were also below January's $731 million, which had shrunk by a fifth year-on-year.
BSP plans to update how banks, e-wallets send money info

2 days ago | mb.com.ph | Derco Rosal

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) could mandate that all banks, e-wallets, and clearing houses adopt the internationally accepted ISO 20022 messaging standard, modernizing domestic payment systems and aligning with global financial protocols.
Nicole Morales on motherhood and building something that lasts

2 days ago | mb.com.ph | Jessica Pag-iwayan

With all the roles mothers play in their daily lives, finding time to pamper themselves—or even just to consistently follow a skincare routine—can be challenging, and a luxury some cannot afford. This is a reality even for Nicole Morales, founder of The Beauty Edit, a local beauty subscription website that educates and empowers beauty enthusiasts through its engaging events and stories.
BSP chief warns trade shocks pose greater threat than supply issues

3 days ago | mb.com.ph | Derco Rosal

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. has warned that trade shocks are more damaging than supply shocks—as they can shrink the country’s capital stock and slow growth—which monetary policy is not equipped to address. Remolona said at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings in Washington, D.C. that trade shocks are more challenging to manage than supply shocks and could have lasting impacts on the economy.
Marcos admin’s debt payments plummet 65% in Q1 as domestic principal payments nearly vanish

3 days ago | mb.com.ph | Derco Rosal

The Marcos administration’s total debt payments declined by 65.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025, as it settled significantly smaller amounts of principal payments to domestic lenders, offsetting the relatively negligible increase in interest payments.
Drug suspect arrested in Muntinlupa

3 days ago | mb.com.ph | Jonathan Hicap

A known drug personality, who surrendered to authorities under the Duterte administration’s “Oplan Tokhang” in 2016, was arrested by the police in Muntinlupa on May 11. The suspect was identified by the police as alias Komang, 56, tricycle driver, and a resident of Aplaya Looban in Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa. Komang, listed as a high value individual, reportedly returned to illegal drug activity. The police executed a search warrant that led to his arrest and confiscation of 50 grams of shabu.
Korean YouTuber pays Filipino women P500 for their breast milk

3 days ago | mb.com.ph | Jonathan Hicap

A Korean YouTuber in the Philippines was criticized for making videos of himself paying Filipino women to drink their breast milk. Korean media outlet JTBC’s news program “Crime Chief” reported that the Korean YouTuber produces content containing daily life, eating shows (“mukbang”) and travel in the Philippines. The report stated that the YouTuber is being criticized by the Korean community in the Philippines for making videos about the breast milk purchased from Filipino women and drinking it.