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Last updated: August 17, 2026, 11:09 AM PHT
Last updated: August 17, 2026, 11:09 AM PHT
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1Erwin Tulfo wants 20% discount on mobile load, internet for all students
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 10:33 AM PHT -
2Taal Volcano logs 7 quakes, 2 tremors as seismic activity eases
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3WATCH: Kapunan, Ferrer share warm embrace as Duterte trial resumes
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5Over 100 typhoon-hit families get new homes in La Carlota City
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7Nearly P700,000 shabu seized from 2 Sultan Kudarat drug suspects
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8Classes suspended anew in several Zambales areas amid habagat rains
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1028 Cavite, Batangas towns, cities suspend classes due to rains
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12MILF seeks deep probe into Macacua ambush despite political fallout
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13Solon urges higher education stakeholders to tackle students’ use of AI
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17Zamboanga City rolls out free EV charging stations for public use
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19Heavy rainfall expected in parts of Luzon on Monday (Aug. 17)
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22Over 4,000 elderlies in Pangasinan town receive social pension
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23‘No CCTV, no biz permit’ pushed anew as Baguio crime rises 16.5%
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24Duterte trial: Escudero to rule on counsels’ public statements on case
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39[EDITORIAL] ’Wag na ’wag nating sukuan ang pagbabantay sa pera ng bayan
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40Scheffler cruises in FedEx Cup opener; Whaley rules U.S. Amateur
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 11:00 AM PHT -
41Classes, gov’t work shift to alternative arrangements in NCR, 12 provinces on Aug. 17 amid Habagat
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 11:00 AM PHT -
42Over 200,000 without power, 100 homes damaged as hurricane hits Hawaii
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43DITO Telecommunity honors outstanding Filipino MSMEs at inaugural DITO BizBayani Awards Night
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 10:56 AM PHT -
44Taurasi gets Mercury’s ultimate honor in 20-year celebration
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 10:53 AM PHT -
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46Ombudsman sharpens probers skills to keep pace with evolving corruption
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47Heart Evangelista, John Prats reunite after 23 years: ‘It was really healing’
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 10:46 AM PHT -
48Sara Duterte’s continued absence from Senate impeach trial slammed
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49Fast starts crucial as North, South face off in ICTSI JPGT Finals
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 10:15 AM PHT -
50ERC scrutiny adds a new wrinkle to Ramon Ang’s Lopez Inc. investment
Val A. Villanueva — August 17, 2026, 10:14 AM PHT -
51DPWH seeks P644-billion budget for 2027. How does it plan to spend it?
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53Fresh off Toronto title, Swiatek wins first match at Cincinnati Open
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 10:08 AM PHT -
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59India-based GMR Group still a go on Sangley airport project
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60The AI-native takeover: How a much smaller firm will eat your market
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61The next chapter of PH growth isn’t just about raising capital; it’s about using it better
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62LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Aug. 17
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64Senators see Pax Silica potential, but call for consultations, transparency
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65Decline in self-rated poverty encouraging, DSWD says
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 09:50 AM PHT -
66Escudero: Nationwide ad ban on online gambling covers all media platforms
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 09:47 AM PHT -
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69Debt with dignity: How Tala redefines consumer protection in the digital credit journey
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72LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
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73BDO strengthens anti-scam advocacy for senior citizens
philstar.com – RSS Business — August 17, 2026, 09:00 AM PHT -
74BIR clarifies PERA early withdrawal tax rules to protect investors
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 08:42 AM PHT -
75LPA enters PAR, may develop into tropical cyclone — PAGASA
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 08:27 AM PHT -
76Several Metro Manila cities suspend Aug. 17 classes amid rains
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 08:23 AM PHT -
77[OPINION] When small-town politics invades the Department of Health
Jaemin Park — August 17, 2026, 08:00 AM PHT -
789,364 Manila workers to get salary hike starting Sept. 1
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 07:58 AM PHT -
79Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 07:57 AM PHT -
80Rescuers in Indonesia recover 6 more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 07:51 AM PHT -
81Top US commander visits aircraft carrier, Gaza talks in Egypt and other Mideast news
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84Online gaming overtakes physical casinos in Philippines after POGO ban
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 07:44 AM PHT -
85Delivery rider, e-bike driver, retired soldier killed in three shooting incidents
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 07:43 AM PHT -
86Kushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 07:38 AM PHT -
87Dagupan suspends face-to-face classes, government work on August 17
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 07:16 AM PHT -
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89In-person classes suspended in parts of Cavite, Batangas on Aug. 17
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90Ramon Ang’s latest power move triggers ERC review over anti-trust rules
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 05:58 AM PHT -
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92Landslide destroys Benguet house; pupil’s learning materials lost
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93A bus crash in Hungary kills 12 people, injures at least 10 others
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 05:10 AM PHT -
94UP Vanguard carries forward a legacy of duty, honor, and country
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97The impeachment trial: Navigating accountability and procedure
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99‘Energy emergency’ as cover to delay SK, barangay polls
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101Meralco boosts drive vs electricity theft, system losses
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102DBM releases P9.75 billion for free higher education
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103ATOM disputes President Marcos claim on family’s wealth
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104GPS coordinates for P107 billion flood projects sought
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113BI looks into Norwegian’s walkout, cursing in Iloilo
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115Chinese nabbed in Makati for grenade, gun, drugs
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122What’s next for Dusit Thani Manila? ALI mulls options
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123Prices of building materials climb at fastest pace in over 3 years
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126Clark’s P4 billion food hub partially ready by 2027
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129To build or not to build: Dito weighs entry into data centers
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130Impact on power competition: Ang’s entry into Lopez empire on ERC’s radar
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131Globe asks government to bury internet cables underground
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
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133PLDT eyes Southern Luzon for largest data center amid AI boom
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
134Is Philippines in ‘stagflation lite’? Balisacan, Remolona say not quite
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135Maharlika’s NGCP stake deal faces delays as government eyes power grid foothold
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
136Sticky inflation may prompt BSP policy rate hike to 5.25% by year-end—MUFG
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137Marcos admin budget execution slows as farm, education funds stall
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138SM Prime shifts strategy to recurring income as real estate pressures persist
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139CREIT keeps profit steady as long-term leases support earnings
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140Metro Retail earnings jump on network expansion, store upgrades
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
141Rockwell Land earnings soar 42% as Alabang Town consolidation boosts growth
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
142Local stock investors seen cautious as inflation, Middle East risks weigh
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143FPH revenues boost Lopez Holdings profit despite higher ABS-CBN losses
– Manila Bulletin — August 17, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
144VP Duterte should be covered by sub judice rule too, prosecution spokespersons say
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145Ayala Land sweeps 2026 HR Excellence Awards Philippines
– Manila Bulletin — August 16, 2026, 11:15 PM PHT -
146City of Dreams Manila named Overall Champion at PH Culinary Cup 2026
– Manila Bulletin — August 16, 2026, 10:56 PM PHT -
147'Muli' asks the question we all eventually face: What if?
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148Awkward? Adiong says OVP will get courtesy, respect during House budget deliberations
– Manila Bulletin — August 16, 2026, 10:09 PM PHT -
149PROCAR seizes P68-M illegal drugs; 6 arrested in series of operations
– Manila Bulletin — August 16, 2026, 09:13 PM PHT