MANILA, Philippines — Albay 1st District Rep. Cielo Krisel Lagman is pushing for stronger efforts to prevent cervical cancer and make vaccination, screening and reliable health information more accessible to Filipino…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesman Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. on Wednesday accused the Marcos administration of deliberately “twisting the law” because it could not defeat the Vice President in…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast that weather conditions in Luzon on Thursday would be similar to those experienced on Wednesday…
MANILA, Philippines — The Defense on Wednesday urged the impeachment court to retain the 16-vote threshold for conviction, arguing that the Senate had already settled the issue on the first day of trial and that…
THE House of Representatives’ prosecution panel on Tuesday pointed to Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s disclosure of city government contracts with GenCorp Industries Inc. as a “smoking gun” in the unexplained…
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday slammed Vice President Sara Duterte after she blamed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the recent school shooting in which three students died in South Cotabato. In a press briefing, Palace Press…
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said the call of transport groups to increase fares will be the “last resort” as bus operators pressed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to let them raise ticket prices, arguing that soaring fuel…
THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said that it has delegated the approval of certain foreign travel requests of local government officials and employees to its regional and local offices. The…
SEN. Bam Aquino called for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) and excise taxes on petroleum products, including diesel and liquefied petroleum gas, amid successive oil price hikes. “Once again, Filipinos are the ones…
BANTEN, Indonesia — All signs are pointing toward a record-breaking El Niño this year, which experts say may cause severe drought in Asia and other extreme weather across the world, threatening food security for…
The European Union and the Philippines said Tuesday that the two sides made a “breakthrough” in their talks on a long-awaited free trade deal. Brussels and the Philippines “reached substantial agreement on a Free Trade…
MALACAÑANG said on Tuesday that women village workers will serve as “visible patrol” in safeguarding students against school shootings. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the…
THE BRP Datu Magat Salamat could require about P1.4 million in repairs after it was damaged in a collision with a China Coast Guard vessel while assisting Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea on Sept. 18…
THE Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has dismissed criminal and administrative complaints filed against military, police, intelligence, and other security personnel by environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro…
To promote the Philippines as a preferred destination for international students, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order 124, paving the way for the establishment of the Education Philippines (EduPhil)…
MANILA, Philippines -- Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday called for immediate and sustained dredging of major waterways and the installation of temporary flood barriers to ease persistent…
THE Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has filed a civil case for alleged medical malpractice and negligence against the head and a nurse of a public hospital in Quezon province over the death of a 6-year-old boy, who was…
MANDAUE CITY — Sanctions were slapped against a canyoneering guide in Badian, Cebu, after a video of his interaction with an American tourist circulated online. The Badian Tourism Office suspended guide James Agravante…
THE removal of value-added tax (VAT) on allowable system loss charges could provide some relief to electricity consumers, but MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) said the measure would not address the bigger…
THE Senate approved on third and final reading legislative measures granting two electric companies in the Visayas fresh 25-year franchises. With 17 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the Senate…
TACLOBAN CITY — Deans, former deans and professors of law schools in Region 8 (Eastern Visayas), together with current and former presidents of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in Region 8, have challenged the…
COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday that special elections need to be conducted following the death of Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. on Sept. 21. “We will need to conduct a…
BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development–Negros Island Region has disbursed P410,283,675 in emergency cash transfers to 39,847 sugarcane farmers across Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental…
CEBU CITY — As part of its preparation for the Sinulog 2027, which is a scant over three months away, the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) said it is already in the process of determining how much the festival will cost…
LAMITAN CITY — The Ministry of Public Works (MPW)-Basilan District Engineering Office (BDEO) enforces a comprehensive monitoring framework over all infrastructure projects implemented within the province, ensuring…
CAMP Vicente Lim, Calamba City — Brig. Gen. Dominic Baccay, regional director of the Police Regional Office 4A (Calabarzon), led the installation of the “Build Partnership. Early Detection. Swift Alert. Tactical…
THE Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has filed a civil case for alleged medical malpractice and negligence against the head and a nurse of a public hospital in Quezon province over the death of a 6-year-old boy, who was…
TUGUNAN, Special Geographic Area — The military is bracing for potential retaliatory strikes from remnant insurgent factions at any time following the weekend encounter in Tugunan that left six members of an outlaw…
IBA, Zambales — The provincial government of Zambales has released a map issued by the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (Namria) that is expected to clarify the legality of coastal land ownership in…
THE Eastern Police District (EPD) recorded a notable decline in crime incidents, showing a marked improvement in crime-solving efficiency within two weeks after BGen. Roman Arugay assumed the post as director. Records…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina weightlifter Rosegie Ramos finished fourth in the women’s 53kg division at the 20th Asian Games on Wednesday. Ramos posted a 203kg total, lifting 93kg in the snatch and 110kg in the clean…
HOUSTON — Coach Ime Udoka is looking for much more from the Houston Rockets after they won 52 regular-season games before losing in the first round of the playoffs in each of the last two years. “We’re not here to just…
MANILA, Philippines – Yvon Bisera put herself squarely in title contention with a brilliant opening 67 on Wednesday, giving the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour a major boost and raising hopes of a Filipina return to the…
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a two-year contract extension that could be worth $115 million if he plays both seasons, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday. The second year of…
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas Men 3x3 completed a flawless group stage campaign to barge into the quarterfinals of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, fending off Kazakhstan, 21-15, on Wednesday at the Kinjo Futo…
MANILA, Philippines – Art Arbole absorbed Jhonnel Ababa’s early charge, endured a costly back-to-back bogey stretch, then produced the biggest swing of the day on No. 15 to seize back the lead and move within 18 holes…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino karateka Marie June Adriano snared a bronze medal in the 20th Asian Games women's kumite -50kg class after defeating Taiwanese Chung Ya-Chi, 10-3, in the battle for third place at the…
TEMPE, Arizona — Arizona State hockey coaches were present when a player collapsed during an outdoor workout, but plans for the training session were not submitted to the school, according to a preliminary issued by the…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala faces Russian Tatiana Prozorova in the round of 16 to begin her campaign at the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open at The Kallang on Thursday. The time and court for the…
MANILA, Philippines — Ninth place was never the original dream for Alas Pilipinas Women at the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games, where they set out to contend for a medal. However, after early losses in group play ended…
THE Philippine women's kata team claimed a bronze medal in the 20th Asian Games after defeating Thailand 4-1 in the battle for third at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Japan Tuesday morning. Samantha Emmanuelle Veguillas…
THE Philippines pulled a pair of 3.5.5 victories over Yemen in the men’s section and Angola in the women’s side to get back into the thick of things after six rounds of the 46th World Chess Olympiad at the Silk Road…
FILIPINO Olympic bronze medalist Aira Villegas made a quick exit in the 20th Asian Games after suffering a unanimous decision (0-5) loss to Indian Sakshi Chaudhary in the women’s 51kg round of 32 at the Nishio Gymnasium…
OVER a week after the PBA-backed Philippine team failed in its bid to retain the country’s basketball title in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Gilas coach Tim Cone expects a “full review” of the team’s…
Dolly Parton 's estate accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire in court filings submitted Tuesday and asked a judge to keep him away…
TORONTO — For Kenneth Branagh, starring as an action hero in the Cold War comedy "Mayday" was a chance to surprise the audience — and get in shape. The British actor, best known to audiences for heavyweight…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a Show Cause Order against a television host after a viral video allegedly showed the driver operating an SUV without a seatbelt and getting out of…
MANILA, Philippines — K-pop girl group Unis, which includes two Filipina members Gehlee Dangca and Elisia Parmisano, is set to conclude its official activities as a full group on Sept. 26 after the expiration of its…
LOS ANGELES, United States — Star Wars superfans and art lovers alike descended on George Lucas's long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art for its grand opening Tuesday, lining up to experience the colossal structure that…
NEW YORK — When professional home organizer Britnee Tanner visits her clients, she often spots extra reusable bags buried under the kitchen sink or stuffed in a corner of the pantry. “They just are sneaky,” said Tanner…
MANILA, Philippines — Six Southeast Asian countries face uncertainty over their participation in the 75th Miss Universe Competition following a dispute between groups claiming authority over the pageant’s franchises…
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift has announced a new song, “Patient Zero” — her first since her starry wedding this summer. It releases Friday. She made the announcement in true Swift fashion. On Tuesday morning, the pop…
For generations, Filipinos learned to celebrate Hollywood representation in fragments: a familiar surname in the credits, a kababayan in a supporting role or a fleeting reference that only we seemed to…
From making viewers swoon in romantic series to trying to keep a straight face on a horror-comedy set, Wilbert Ross and Bea Binene, collectively known as the WilBea love team, are taking their partnership in a new…
Homeostasis is a big word for a simple idea: being okay. It’s when your body and mind are in a steady, healthy state. Not too stressed. Not too tired. Not too hungry. Just... okay. You don’t need expensive supplements…
Bloom Laboratories, Co. introduced its inaugural supplement duo, Boost and Calm, during a wellness-focused launch that brought together Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), modern health practices, movement and mindful…
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI)-related products – including smart glasses that can provide real-time translation in over 40 languages – have taken center stage at the 23rd China-Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
TODAY’S matter of great importance is one that we have addressed in the recent past, has been subject to a great deal of legitimate dissent by those most affected by it, but has been actively ignored, to the point of…
THE most baffling question raised by the plunder case against former House speaker Martin Romualdez is also the simplest: Why? Why would a man born into wealth, already possessing access to practically everything money…
Second of a series PAX Silica arrives gift-wrapped in the language of the future: AI, semiconductors, critical minerals, high-quality jobs and $70 billion in investment. Only a certified cynic — like me, after eight…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A ship passing through Panama can generate far more than a canal toll. It can generate cargo, finance, insurance, repairs, warehousing, logistics and a whole ecosystem of services. That, rather than…
AMONG the local government units (LGUs), which one do you think exemplifies good governance? Every year, The Manila Times holds the Model Cities and Municipalities Awards to recognize outstanding LGUs. The entries are…
THE tech bros, the new masters of the universe, define civilization in stasis as one confined to the surly bounds of earth. That is driving the plan — it has moved from an idea to an action plan — to conquer the planet…
I’VE just finished hosting and designing the strategic communications plan for the Asean Ministerial Conference on Disaster Resilience. As Asean chairman this year, the Philippines hosted the two-day conference in Pasay…
NEW YORK — Few ideas have traveled as far as the Great Replacement, which holds that native populations are being deliberately supplanted by immigrants. Coined in France by the writer Renaud Camus, it has furnished the…
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