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Philippine Congress boosts army modernization budget to 673 mln USD in 2026

Xinhua News Agency

Owner: Chinese Government

Xinhua News Agency

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January 18, 2026

Lawmakers reposition as corruption row dogs Marcos

Business World

Owner: Anthony Salim

BusinessWorld

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January 18, 2026

Lawmakers criticize flood probe

Business World

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January 18, 2026

Governance, risk, and compliance as a strategic advantage

Business World

Owner: Anthony Salim

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January 18, 2026

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Deported: What's Next For The Blacklisted Russian Vlogger After His Philippine Exit?

International Business Times - United Kingdom

Owner: David Jang

International Business Times - United Kingdom

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January 18, 2026

DoF may secure loans for military modernization

Business World

Owner: Anthony Salim

BusinessWorld

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January 19, 2026

Fitch sees Philippine lenders defying regional margin pressure

Manila Bulletin

Owner: Yap Family

Manila Bulletin

Pro-Government

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January 18, 2026

EX-DPWH CHIEF BONOAN BACK IN MANILA

Malaya

Owner: Amado Macasaet

Malaya

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January 18, 2026

Ara Mina shifts focus to business, foundation work after 2025 election loss

Philstar

Owner: Manuel V. Pangilinan

Philippine STAR

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January 18, 2026

Burma’s Conscription Law: Destroying Education and Accelerating Brain Drain

The Gateway Pundit

Owner: Jim Hoft

The Gateway Pundit

Right-wing

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January 18, 2026

Thompson, Kings bloodied but unbowed

Malaya

Owner: Amado Macasaet

Malaya

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January 18, 2026

Photo Report: The New Philippine Airlines A350-1000

Sam Chui

Owner: Sam Chui

Sam Chui

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January 18, 2026

Pakistan–Philippines pharma trade could reach $1bn, says business leader

Profit by Pakistan Today

Owner: Nizamy Family

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January 18, 2026

Pope Leo to Filipinos: Emulate Jesus Christ

Malaya

Owner: Amado Macasaet

Malaya

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January 18, 2026

China Files Complaint Over Philippine Coast Guard's Presentation That Shows Satirical Xi Jinping Photos

International Business Times - United Kingdom

Owner: David Jang

International Business Times - United Kingdom

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January 19, 2026

SCHEDULE: PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals

Inquirer

Owner: Rufino-Prieto Family

Inquirer

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January 18, 2026

Rice Tariffication Law review a must as rice costs continue to soar--De Lima

Manila Bulletin

Owner: Yap Family

Manila Bulletin

Pro-Government

Owned By	Yap Family through U.S. Automotive Company Inc. through Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation
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January 18, 2026

Philippine Airlines marks 85th year with new flagship plane

Rappler

Owner: Maria A. Ressa & Glenda M. Gloria

Rappler

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Owned By	Maria A. Ressa & Glenda M. Gloria
Year Founded	2011
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Publication Location	Philippines, Pasig
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January 18, 2026

Philippine landfill death rises to 36 as authorities end search after 10 days

The Straits Times

Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government

The Straits Times

Pro-Government

Owned By	Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government through Temasek Holdings, Cuscaden Peak Investments & SPH Media
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January 18, 2026

Filipino divorce … via Guam

Manila Bulletin

Owner: Yap Family

Manila Bulletin

Pro-Government

Owned By	Yap Family through U.S. Automotive Company Inc. through Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation
Year Founded	1900
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