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Pagasa monitors tropical depression outside PAR

By Arlie O. Calalo

HEADLINES: Court convicts Ocampo, Castro | July 16, 2024

HEADLINES: Court convicts Ocampo, Castro | July 16, 2024

ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro and former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo face media on Monday, July 15, 2024. PHOTO BY RED MENDOZA

Court convicts Ocampo, Castro

By Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino

BLOODY EAR Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump is helped off the stage by US Secret Service agents at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. AP PHOTO

Trump survives assassination try

By Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage by US Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Getty Images via AFP

Suspected shooter at Trump rally dead - US media

By Agence France-Presse

Court convicts Ocampo, Castro

Trump survives assassination try

Suspected shooter at Trump rally dead - US media

Today's Weather, 4 A.M. | July 16, 2024

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

Designated joker

By Antonio Contreras

Observer

As important as electing 20th Congress, 2025 midterm election should address imperative of constitutional reform

By Yen Makabenta

Orlando Mercado

O RLY?

Closure of Sofitel

By Orlando Mercado

Rough Trade

BOI boosting 'bioplastics'

Today's Front Page

OFW remittances

OFW remittances hit $2.88B in May

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

Congrats for Cebu Palaro

By Monico Puentevella

PACIFIC EXERCISE Russian sailors attend a welcome ceremony of their joint naval forces’ exercise in the city of Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, southeastern China, on July 14, 2024. RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE PHOTO VIA AP

China, Russia start joint naval drills

By Associated Press

Baron Geisler, a totally changed man

By Ronnie Carrasco 3rd

Shamcey Supsup-Lee on finding happiness in simple things

Residents salvage usable materials on July 15, 2024 after a fire hit Barangay 5 and 7, Dalahican, Cavite City. The fire victims are temporarily housed at the Dalahican Elementary School. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

July 15, 2024

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority acting chairman Romando Artes and Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista lead the opening of the EDSA-Philam Busway Station and the rehabilitated footbridge equipped with three elevators to assist commuters on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

July 15, 2024

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Dr. Dennis Serrano, CEO and President of St. Luke's Medical Center led the ceremony recognizing the hospital as the lead medical tourism facility in the Philippines on Monday, July 15, 2024. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

TOP MEDICAL TOURISM FACILITY

July 15, 2024

Metro Manila can be seen the boundary of Taytay and Antipolo City in Rizal. Cabrera road, the highest point in the province, could be the location of the planned cable car in the province. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

CABLE CAR LOCATION?

July 15, 2024

Former Caloocan second district representative Edgar Erice shows a letter addressed to Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia in relation to the Miru System automated election on Monday, July 15, 2024. Erice urged Garcia to review documents containing information about the Comelec official's banking history. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

FOR COMELEC CHIEF

July 15, 2024

Senator Robinhood Padilla. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Padilla files anti-dynasty bill

SEN. Robinhood Padilla on Monday filed Senate Bill (SB) 2730 that seeks to fulfill the 1987 Constitution's mandate to prohibit political dynasties. The senator, chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes, said it was "time to break the barriers that prevent the best and the brightest from serving the Filipino people." "Given that this measure complies with the legislature's mandate to enact an anti-political dynasty law and is a step towards leveling the playing field in politics and governance, the passage thereof is earnestly sought,"

By Bernadette E. Tamayo - July 16, 2024

Trump on slay try: 'I'm supposed to be dead'

Meralco announces steep power rate hike in July

6,500 police deployed for SONA

Marcos urged to clarify stand on federalism, Cha-cha

578 former rebels apply for amnesty

Oil firms lower fuel prices

Estrada warns violators of Eddie Garcia Law

New policy to boost health services for PDLs

Photo taken early 2022 shows one of at least 10 biosecure facilities being constructed by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 2. The facilities target to revive the region’s swine industry affected by the African swine fever. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Iloilo swine industry recovers from ASF

Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island - PNA-Bacolod file photo

Kanlaon eruption likely – Phivolcs

FOR THE CHILDREN Rep. Doris Maniquiz spearheads the simultaneous tree planting activity on July 13, 2024, in the second district of Zambales. More than 8,000 volunteers and residents took part in the activity under the 'Kalinga sa Kalikasan 2024' program of the lawmaker. PHOTO BY MAHATMA RANDY DATU

8,000 take part in Zambales tree planting

Bringing support to urban poor communities, Bong Go personally distributes assistance to displaced workers in Muntinlupa City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Go seeks more pro-poor programs

POWER TRANSFER Nepal’s incoming Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli (right) chats with outgoing premier Pushpa Kamal Dahal before the former takes his oath of office at the presidential residence in the capital Kathmandu on July 15, 2024. AP PHOTO

Nepal's Communist PM takes power for 4th time

By Agence France-Presse

FIERCE FIGHTERS Members of the ethnic minority armed group Ta’ang National Liberation Army prepare their weapon for use amid clashes with Myanmar’s military in Kyaukme town, Shan state, northern Myanmar, on July 3, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Myanmar rebel groups, junta agree to ceasefire

RUSHING TO RESCUE Nepali Army personnel row an inflatable raft as they search for survivors after two buses were swept by a landslide off the highway and into a swollen river near Simaltal, west of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, on July 13, 2024. AP PHOTO

More bodies of landslide-hit bus riders recovered

FEEDING TIME This illustration photo shows chickens feeding from their cage at a traditional poultry farm in Deliserdang regency, North Sumatra province, western Indonesia, on June 24, 2022. EPA FILE PHOTO

Australia warned of triple bird flu threat

THREAT TO LIFE Donald Trump reacts to an attempt on his life at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. AP PHOTO

Trump seeks unity as Biden urges US to 'cool it down'

CAMP IN CRISIS Palestinians gather to inspect a damaged United Nations-run school following an Israeli airstrike in the Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on July 14, 2024. EPA PHOTO

Hamas pulls out of Gaza truce talks

FOUL PLACE People stand on the edge of a landfill where six bodies were found, in the Mukuru slum area of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, on July 12, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Kenya murder suspect admits to killing 42 women

A truck of onions from Kadiwa store at the Department of Agriculture in Quezon City seen about to get empty as pour of customers continuosly buying discounted onions for 170 per kilo last January 08, 2023. (Photo By: Mike De Juan)

Onion import ban extended to August

AN onion import ban set to expire this month will be extended to August given more than adequate domestic supply, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday. "As of the moment, we don't need to import onions," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said, adding that "we will extend the ban on a monthly basis... for now until August." The ban, which Tiu Laurel announced in January to prevent a drop in prices due to a supply glut, was originally scheduled to end in May. Tiu Laurel, who had raised the likelihood of an extension to July, followed through and said imports

By Janine Alexis Miguel - July 16, 2024

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NCR reclaims Palaro basketball crown

CEBU CITY — National Capital Region (NCR) redeemed the Palarong Pambansa secondary boys basketball glory, blasting Central Luzon in the championship game, 86-71, on Monday at the University of San Carlos Gym here. Losing the crown to Central Visayas last year, NCR, represented anew by NU Nazareth School, put the game away in the third frame to fuel its redemption bid. The Big City bets unleashed a 20-4 run to turn a 36-40 halftime lead into a 60-40 advantage in the last 2:39 of the quarter. NU did not let up as it shut down Central Luzon, represented by St. Agustin Institute of

By Niel Victor C. Masoy - July 16, 2024

Constantino eyes 4th win at ICTSI Splendido

Cone relishes Gilas magical run in OQT

Creamline, PLDT clash in PVL opener

Palaro champion dreams of competing in Paralympics

Late goal by Oyarzabal gives Spain Euro 2024 trophy

Wimbledon champ doesn't know 'limit'

Hall reigns in 5-way playoff to win title

MacIntyre bags Scottish Open crown

Stock indices as of July 15, 2024

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Stock indices as of July 12, 2024

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Making way for a better PH education system, infrastructure

The photo shows the architects, planners, designers, engineers and staff of Palafox Associates. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G comes in Nebula Silver, giving a futuristic yet classic vibe that won't go out of style. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Tap into AI with the OPPO Reno12 Series 5G, now available in the Philippines

Upgrades in the port of Santa Fe will make it a key logistics hub in Cebu. PHOTO FROM CEBU NORTHERN PORTS UPDATE FACEBOOK PAGE

Cebu City thrives with improved infrastructure, cultural growth

Experts in the beauty industry, including (from left) Statista moderator Dominique Petruzzi, Theeraya Krisdaphong of Thailand, Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines Vice President of Information Publication and Public Affairs and Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc. Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Denice Sy and Yizhang Xie of China share their insights on the future of beauty innovation at the Cosmoprof CBE Association of Southeast Asian Nations 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

CCIP shines at Cosmoprof CBE Asean Thailand 2024

THE Philippines' leading light for the beauty industry, the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP), had a powerful presence at the recently concluded Cosmoprof CBE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center buzzed with activity as exhibitors and buyers from across Southeast Asia and the world gathered to witness the latest trends and innovations in the world of beauty. The CCIP, true to its reputation as the Philippines' most prestigious cosmetics association, sent a delegation in

PhilHealth member portal now accessible in eGovPH app

DTI Champions local products at 10TH National Food Fair in SM Megamall

Luxe Organix CEO shares lessons learned from skincare business

Most outstanding startups recognized in DTI accelerator program

Globe helps Pasig City seniors embrace tech with confidence

Zadara, Sandz Solutions PH recast businesses with cloud

Micecon 2024 Governor's Night highlights Pampanga cuisine

Filhome Builders celebrates employee camaraderie

GTBA backs 'nomad visa' push for PH tourism boost

Enjoy vivo V30 5G's triple 50MP Aura Portrait cameras with Smart Signature Plans+ 999

HSBC's new Live+ Credit Card to enhance lifestyle choices with culinary offers across Asia, now available in PH

SM Supermalls transforms into supersized adventures featuring Iconic toon characters

This top-spec GAC M6 Pro GS sells for only P1.598 million.

Bonbon beach

The Scania K360 bus

GV Florida Transport acquires new Scania K360 coach buses

PSID Vice President for Academic Affairs Idr. Pojie Pambid discusses trends. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

The secrets to PSID's longevity

By Michele T. Logarta

Breaking ground ceremony with Noli D. Hernandez, executive vice president for sales and marketing, Megaworld (third from left), who was joined by (from left) Megaworld’s lan Alvarez, project architect; Christian Soloveres, project architect; Ronald Mallare, assistant construction manager; Aldwin Pascua, site engineer; as well as John Paul Pe, president, Archipelago Builders.

9 Central Park breaks ground in Bulacan

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DLS-CSB public lecture: Architecture transcends the physical

Eddys Movie Icons for 2024 Eva Darren, Nova Villa, Gina Alajar and Leo Martinez

Relive the glitz and glam of the 7th Eddys on AllTV

Bini, SB19, Flow G thank fans with blockbuster concert

Maris Racal announces break up with Rico Blanco

Actress Karla Estrada calls for support, not bashing, for son Daniel Padilla

'Twas a hot, hot Century Tuna Superbods finals night

From Primetime Queen to translating champ

Becoming Targaryen in 'House of the Dragon'

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Palawan Group of Companies Sweeps awards at ABF Fintech and Retail Awards 2024

Michael Leyva, top PH designers feted at Conrad's 'Inspired Beginnings'

Michelle Dy's secrets to skin regeneration revealed

Discover Korean skincare brand Dr. Jart+

Rene Puno's 70th birthday celebration

Creating home theater experience with 115-inch TV

The soothing power of Cica in baby's delicate skin

The Sunday Times Magazine

Immortalizing hopia in Philippine culture

July 14, 2024

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Solenn Heussaff's love affair with coffee

Xpresso by UCC's menu items are designed to be ready-to-carry for customers on their way to school, work or home.

Xpresso's quick caffeine boost

Samurai Iron Chefs Takayuki Osanai (left) and Satoshi Sasaki

Samurai chefs takeover Botejyu

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Low-carb and easy-peasy stuffed capsicums

The Manila Times CSI

US Peace Corps Volunteers come with a variety of skills and experience to contribute during their service in the Philippines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Expats & Diplomats

New Batch of US Peace Corps volunteers arrive in Manila

Stock indices as of July 15, 2024

This top-spec GAC M6 Pro GS sells for only P1.598 million.

By Anjo Perez - July 16, 2024

Marina: Avoid Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

By Genivi Verdejo - July 10, 2024

PSID Vice President for Academic Affairs Idr. Pojie Pambid discusses trends. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

The secrets to PSID's longevity

By Michele T. Logarta - July 16, 2024

The report highlights the rise of climate-washing cases. CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

Green Industries

Climate-washing up by 81 percent

By Ludwig Federigan - July 13, 2024

Arvie Sino Cruz, Daniella Mae Adrales, Maristelle Quiñones and Andrea Candice Alvarez are four scholars supported by Converge with internet connectivity for free until they finish their studies. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Converge expands eLearning access for under-resourced students

By The Manila Times - July 15, 2024

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Boardroom Watch

By Leah C. Salterio - July 12, 2024

Photo shows the facility turned over to the Cagayan Seed Producers Multipurpose Cooperative for the drying, milling and marketing of pigmented rice. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOCONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Pigmented rice production gets boost

By Leander C. Domingo - July 11, 2024