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Last updated: June 18, 2026, 07:18 AM PHT
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1BSP tightens screening rules for bank directors, officers
Keisha Ta-Asan — June 18, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
2Palace rejects Rep. Duterte remark on ICC as political weapon
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4Pagcor orders licensees, operators to promote gambling helpline
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9DOJ probe of May 13 shooting shows Senate wasn’t ‘under attack’
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11Gawad Kalinga founder still in hospital, pleaded not guilty in cases
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12Inquirer Foundation opens applications for 2026-28 scholarships
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13Escudero may return as VP impeach trial presiding officer – Lacson
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25Gov’t releases nearly 88% of 2026 budget; DPWH picks up pace
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27Solons hope Senate leadership row resolution brings back work mode
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28Cavite school saddened by stabbing incident, vows support for victims
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30Increased ash emissions reduce chance of an explosive Kanlaon – Phivolcs
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33WALANG PASOK: Malacañang declares June 24 a special nonworking day in Manila for city's 455th founding anniversary
– Manila Bulletin — June 18, 2026, 06:34 AM PHT -
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35Gatchalian thanks Villanueva, Escudero over their ‘statesmanship’
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36Marcos, Putin eye broader Philippines-Russia cooperation in energy, food security, trade
– Manila Bulletin — June 18, 2026, 06:12 AM PHT -
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39Erwin Tulfo slams House for putting AICS bill on aid for poor on ‘deadlock’
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40Solons say Duterte camp still failed to address impeachment issues
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41Manila Water boosts safety, efficiency, climate resilience of facilities
Alexander Magno — June 18, 2026, 03:54 AM PHT -
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45Insurers urged to fast-track claims for Mindanao quake victims
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46Rep. Marcos on bodyguards: They charge ones who are against them
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47Legarda lauds Senate for ratifying enhanced free college law
Alexander Magno — June 18, 2026, 03:04 AM PHT -
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49DepEd ensures ARAL funds go directly to teachers serving as tutors
Alexander Magno — June 18, 2026, 02:39 AM PHT -
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52Borongan rolls out P10M fuel subsidy for transport sector workers
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53Police ramp up security for reported ‘huge political rally’ in Cotabato
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54Dy congratulates Gatchalian, vows continued House-Senate cooperation
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55LTFRB suspends 24 buses of North Genesis over Baguio road crash
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56Sandro Marcos welcomes ‘level-headed’ Gatchalian as Senate president
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61House Bill 8389: Does it stop or legitimize political dynasty?
– Manila Bulletin — June 18, 2026, 12:01 AM PHT -
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68DICT slams YouTube’s snub of anti-fake news efforts
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75Collapsed building owner, contractor fined over P11 million
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77Transport firm’s 24 buses grounded over Baguio road crash
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85Philippines raises $2.5 billion from global bonds
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89Maya joins THINKaMuna in fight against financial scams
philstar.com – RSS Business — June 18, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
90Panic time for the Philippines: Nurses and public health
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91Aurora ecozone secures P18 billion investment pledges in RE, defense
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92Global wind group eyes P30 billion boost for Philippines port modernization
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93‘BSP credibility on the line as inflation fight drags on’
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97Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
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98Police rescue more than 400 cats from being eaten in Vietnam in a bust of a major animal theft ring
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99Sorsogon City river briefly turns red due to 1,944 spilled bottles of beer
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100Bacolod City College produces first-ever summa cum laude graduate
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 10:26 PM PHT -
101PRO-NIR probes false social media post on Calatrava clash
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 10:11 PM PHT -
102Crowned Kings: Ginebra ends TNT Finals jinx to win PBA Commissioner's Cup title
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 10:07 PM PHT -
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105Bacolod tricycle driver fined, suspended for reckless driving
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107Doctor of Medicine programs approved for 5 state universities
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 09:45 PM PHT -
108TIMELINE: The day Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia died
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109PNP reiterates responsible gun ownership amid issues raised vs elected officials
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111Philippines seeks Singapore, Hong Kong tax treaties to boost FDI
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112CHED expedites release of ₱764-M student aid in quake-hit Mindanao region
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 08:32 PM PHT -
113'Garapalan?': Even PGH not spared from flood control controversy
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 08:16 PM PHT -
114[In the Public Square] Ateneo: What happens now?
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115PNB Holdings breathes new life into 2 Brutalist icons
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 08:00 PM PHT -
116LPA outside PAR may develop into tropical cyclone, enter by June 21 as ‘Francisco’
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117CIDG says Rene Baterbonia, Divine Adili deaths ‘not an accident’
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118Eala outplays Vekic anew, arranges second-round showdown vs Rybakina in Berlin
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 07:24 PM PHT -
119DOJ optimistic new Senate leadership would cooperate more on ongoing probe into May 13 gunfire, Bato escape
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 07:17 PM PHT -
120Sandro Marcos refuses to legitimize zero MOOE issue, lectures reporter
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 07:13 PM PHT -
121G7 leaders back Trump's plan to end Iran war that faces skepticism at home
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122Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asia at Russia-ASEAN summit
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 06:50 PM PHT -
123Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia
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125Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US, according to leaks
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 06:37 PM PHT -
126Generals caught in Senate ‘war’ finally get long-awaited promotion
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128Sandiganbayan denies bid of Zaldy Co’s co-accused to inhibit justices in malversation case
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131Batac City revives 'Dayo' livestock auction market June 21
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 06:20 PM PHT -
132Plumb fires flawless 64, seizes early lead in BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open
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134World Trade Center Manila plots ₱3-billion expansion to double indoor exhibit space
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135Davao City eyes AI-powered robots for gov’t services
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 06:05 PM PHT -
136[DECODED] In Ateneo drowning incident, Duterte camp reinforces Luzon-Mindanao divide
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138Robin Padilla skips Senate special session for movie’s special screening
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139From one champ to another: Pacquiao congratulates Knicks guard Clarkson
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141DOTr bets on ADB, World Bank backing to draw investors into rail PPPs
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142Stocks plunge 2.1% as investors brace for BSP rate hike
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144MCWD fast-tracks water supply projects due to El Niño
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 05:13 PM PHT -
145Iloilo prov’l gov’t driver falls in drug sting; P7-M shabu seized
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 05:05 PM PHT -
146[Rear View] Letter to Alan Peter Cayetano: The exit is that way
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147Budget release pace slows to 87.7% on agriculture, education delays
– Manila Bulletin — June 17, 2026, 04:59 PM PHT -
148Philippines seeks global protection for Bohol’s famous ‘Kinampay’ purple ube
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152Finally, Ayos is the gamechanger we've been waiting for
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155Nomura: PH inflation seen falling faster on lower oil prices
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160British Chamber hopes Congress special session to expedite pending legislation
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