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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Alas Men yield to higher-ranked Pakistan in AVC Nations Cup

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Kristel Satumbaga-Villar

Alas Pilipinas showed some fight late despite losing main man Marck Espejo in the opening set before falling to a higher-ranked Pakistan, 25-18, 25-12, 18-25, 25-22, at the start of the AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup in Manama, Bahrain on Tuesday, June 17.
5.8-magnitude quake jolts Surigao del Sur - Phivolcs

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off Lingig, Surigao del Sur at 4:36 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. The epicenter was located 49 kilometers northeast of Lingig, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremor was felt at Intensity IV (moderately strong) in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro and Bislig City, Surigao del Sur.
Philippine fintech Salmon Group raises $88 million for regional expansion

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Derco Rosal

false>Two-and-a-half-year-old Salmon Group Ltd, a Manila-based financial technology (fintech) firm, has raised $88 million to expand its efforts in delivering modern financial solutions and improving credit access across Southeast Asia. false>The funding includes a $60 million drawdown from a three-year, $150 million Nordic bond deal, along with $28 million in new equity from top United States (US) institutional investors, Antler Elevate, and Salmon’s existing shareholders.
BI denies entry to PH of American ‘convicted for sex crime in US’

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

An American, who was convicted in the United States in 2012 of second-degree sex abuse of a 17-year-old girl, was denied entry to the Philippines and was immediately sent back to his port of origin. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified the American as Matthew Stephen Gross, 36, who was intercepted at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport last June 16 upon arrival from Taiwan.
DSWD allots P5.18 billion to feed 1.5 million schoolchildren

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has increased the budget for its Supplemental Feeding Program (SFP) to P5.182 billion for the School Year 2025–2026 to provide nutritious meals to about 1.5 million schoolchildren in public early childhood care centers nationwide.
NBI arrests 4 ‘sex traffickers,’ rescues 45 ‘victims’ in Angeles City

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

Four persons were arrested while 45 individuals were rescued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) from an entertainment bar allegedly engaged in sex trafficking in Angeles City, Pampanga. In a statement, the NBI identified those arrested as Reden Roa, John Parro, Shirly Calilong, and Marilyn Ferrer. They were apprehended during an operation conducted by the NBI- Bataan District Office (NBI-BATADO) against the Field Sensation's Bar last June 1, it also said.
DSWD makes public transportation safer for PWDs

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has added electric buses to its existing fleet to provide safer and more comfortable transportation for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The renewed focus on PWD safety comes amid public concern after a viral social media post on June 13 showed a man with autism being physically abused inside a public utility bus.
Gov’t borrows below-target ₱28 billion through treasury bonds amid elevated interest costs

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Derco Rosal

The Marcos administration has borrowed below its planned ₱30 billion through the sale of long-term debt securities, as the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) rejected bids seeking higher interest rates amid continued tensions between Israel and Iran. At the auction on Tuesday, June 17, the BTr awarded only ₱27.6 billion in reissued 10-year treasury bonds (T-bonds). Tenders totaled ₱55.4 billion, nearly twice the amount offered.
Seoul appoints ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, 5 others as honorary ambassadors

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jonathan Hicap

Manila Bulletin Entertainment Hallyuwood Seoul appoints ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, 5 others as honorary ambassadors The Seoul Metropolitan Government has appointed K-pop groups ENHYPEN and Hearts2Hearts, and five others as honorary ambassadors to promote the city. Besides ENHYPEN and Hearts2Hearts, also appointed were actor Kim Suk-hoon, YouTuber Park We, pianist Yekwon Sunwoo, actress Song Ji-eun, and broadcaster Eom Ji-yoon.
BCDA delivers record ₱5.2 billion to treasury, exceeds dividend target

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Derco Rosal

State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has remitted ₱2.04 billion in cash dividends to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), equivalent to 80 percent of its net income last year, the Department of Finance (DOF) reported. Apart from this being “the highest amount” the BCDA has contributed, the DOF noted that this amount also went beyond the DOF’s mandate for government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC) to remit 75 percent of their net income.