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'Hello, Love, Again' now PH's highest grossing film

By Iza Iglesias

HEADLINES: Defiant Sara starts camp-out at House | November 23, 2024

HEADLINES: Defiant Sara starts camp-out at House | November 23, 2024

HOLDING ON TIGHTLY Lawyer Zuleika Lopez (in the middle) holds tightly to Vice President Sara Duterte as they arrive at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) where she was transferred from St. Luke's Hospital, both in Quezon City, for check-up on Nov. 23, 2024. The vice president's chief of staff was detained for contempt at the House of Representatives after she refused to cooperate in the House investigation into the use of confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE Vice president Sara Duterte and Atty. Zuleika T. Lopez was assisted by the PNP to the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) for a medical check-up.

Sara's chief of staff moved to govt hospital

Vice President Sara Duterte. PHOTO: MIKE ALQUINTO

Defiant Sara starts camp-out at House

POWER FROM THE SUN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the groundbreaking ceremony of Meralco Terra (MTerra) Solar Project in Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, on Nov. 21, 2024. PHOTO FROM PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

World's largest solar farm rises in NEcija

By Catherine S. Valente and Ed Paolo Salting

Sara's chief of staff moved to govt hospital

Defiant Sara starts camp-out at House

World's largest solar farm rises in NEcija

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Today's Weather, 4 A.M. | Nov. 23, 2024

LOOK: Creamline d. Akari (3-0)

UAAP TEAM STANDINGS

LOOK: UAAP Season 87 team standings

UAAP FINAL SCORE

LOOK: ADAMSON def. ATENEO, 69-55

This photo taken on August 2, 2024 shows a delivery man leaving the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Lost and Found Centre in the Iidabashi area of central Tokyo. - Soft toys, forlorn suitcases and a forest of umbrellas: welcome to Tokyo's vast police lost-and-found centre, where everything is meticulously tagged and sorted to hasten a return to its rightful owner. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP) / TO GO WITH: TOKYO-LIFESTYLE-TRANSPORT, REPORTAGE BY NATSUKO FUKUE

Tokyo police care for lost umbrellas, keys, flying squirrels

Adamson's AJ Fransman soars for a teardrop against Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre on Saturday. UAAP PHOTO

Adamson downs Ateneo, forces playoff for last semis berth

Brooke Van Sickle (right) of Petro Gazz soars for a kill over Foxies Rizza Cruz and Louie Romero. PVL PHOTO

Angels slay Foxies in PVL

FILE - Altar Q that depicts 16 kings in the dynastic succession of the city is seen inside the archeological site of Copan, in Copan Ruinas, Honduras, Saturday, July 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)

Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya

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LOOK: Petro Gazz d. Farm Fresh (3-0)

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on November 22, 2024 shows
US President-elect Donald Trump (L) on November 13, 2024, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on November 13, 2024. - NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the "global security issues facing the alliance", a spokeswoman said November 23, 2024. The meeting took place on November 22, 2024 in Palm Beach, Farah Dakhlallah said in a statement. In his first term Trump aggressively pushed Europe to step up defence spending and questioned the fairness of the NATO transatlantic alliance (Photo by SAUL LOEB and Wojtek RADWANSKI / AFP)

NATO chief discusses 'global security' with Trump

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LOOK: College of Saint Benilde def. San Beda, 79-63

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

By Antonio Contreras

Observer

A reversion to Joe McCarthy and other follies

By Yen Makabenta

Remoto Control

Murder and mayhem amid a fiesta of Filipino food

By Danton Remoto

Leonor Magtolis Briones

Boiled Green Bananas

Making room for 'children of a lesser god'

By Leonor Magtolis Briones

Today's Front Page

DISASTER RESPONSE

Solar goes 'big-time' in the Philippines

Killing of an animal as part of religious rituals

By Persida Acosta

Amado Tolentino Jr.

Ambassadors’ Corner

Transformative legal rights of nature in a changed world

By Amado Tolentino Jr.

Mauro Gia Samonte

My Say

In an unequal APEC, China is the big equalizer

By Mauro Gia Samonte

Al Vitangcol III

All Insight

Political dynasties bad for PH; let's end it

By Al Vitangcol III

Anna Malindog-Uy

Headsight

G20: Contradictions in US actions, crisis of credibility in global peace and diplomacy

By Anna Malindog-Uy

By Alvin Santos

BUSINESS

PCC extends review of Mynt-ECPay deal

By The Manila Times

SPORTS

LOOK: Creamline d. Akari (3-0)

This photo taken on August 2, 2024 shows a delivery man leaving the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Lost and Found Centre in the Iidabashi area of central Tokyo. - Soft toys, forlorn suitcases and a forest of umbrellas: welcome to Tokyo's vast police lost-and-found centre, where everything is meticulously tagged and sorted to hasten a return to its rightful owner. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP) / TO GO WITH: TOKYO-LIFESTYLE-TRANSPORT, REPORTAGE BY NATSUKO FUKUE

WORLD

Tokyo police care for lost umbrellas, keys, flying squirrels

By Agence France-Presse

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Kathryn Bernardo wins Asian World Film Festival's Rising Star award

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LIFESTYLE

A swipe of good vibes with In the Mood

A Christmas tree with names of lawmakers and their families is displayed in the main entrance of the plenary hall of the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Nov. 22, 2024. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

HOUSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

November 22, 2024

Former Interior and Local Government secretary Benhur Abalos files a counter affidavit before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Manila on Nov. 23, 2024 in connection with the charges hurled against him by ex-president Rodrigo Duterte and police following a raid on the Kingdom of Jesus Christ founded by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. The KOJC leader was then the subject of a manhunt following a warrant of arrest issued against him. Quiboloy has since been arrested amid allegations of human trafficking. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILANl

COUNTER AFFIDAVIT

November 22, 2024

Bayan Muna Chairman Neri Colmenares provides insights into the legal, social, and political dimensions of the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity during his controversial war on drugs during The Agenda Media Forum hosted by Pastor Gary Galvez at Greenhills, San Juan on Nov. 22, 2024. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

ICC IMPLICATIONS

November 22, 2024

National University Hospital workers, communities, students and professionals protest the privatization of government-run Philippine General Hospital on Nov. 22, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

AGAINST PRIVATIZATION

November 22, 2024

Scenes at the SME Business Expo 2024 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Nov. 22, 2024. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

November 22, 2024

Pagasa Administrator Nathaniel Servando. TMT file photo

Nation

Pagasa: Brace for more storms in December

THE spate of strong typhoons that devastated the country this month may be over, but expect one or two more storms in December, the national weather agency said Friday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Administrator Nathaniel Servando said no low-pressure area or potential storm is predicted to form inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility for the rest of November. Servando said the approaching northeast monsoon or "amihan" will determine if the December storms will be as powerful as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super

By Arlie O. Calalo, Francis Earl Cueto and Philippine News Agency - November 23, 2024

China cautions US, PH on military intel pact

Netanyahu among world leaders targeted by ICC

Abalos says charges against him unfounded

Go welcomes signing of new health laws

BuCor bans use of social media inside its facilities

Marikina tops NCR cities in sewer coverage at 81%

Marcos says he's open to clemency for Veloso

DICT eyes policy to subsidize telco tower rollout

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. greets US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during a courtesy call in Malacañang on Monday, November 18, 2024. PHOTOS BY NOEL PABALETE/ PPA POOL

Marcos orders swift rehab of NVizcaya road

WATER SYSTEM PROJECT Some 3000 households from San Mateo and Bigte in Norzaragay, Bulacan will have their own source of water supply from Ipo Dam once the P150-million water system is completed. Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), led by Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo (5th from left), together with Bulacan 6th District Rep. Salvador Pleyto (4th from left), attended the groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 22, 2024, at the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Compound in Barangay Bigte. Also in photo (from left) Engr. Aimer Cruz of Norzagaray Water District; Leonor Cleofas, MWSS Administrator; Cris May Santos (representative of Gov. Daniel Fernando); Norzagaray Mayor Merlyn Germar; Vice Mayor Patricio Gener; DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller Tolentino; Assistant RD Mel Sto. Domingo, District Engineer George DC Santos of the DPWH-2nd District Engineering Office. PHOTO BY FREDERICK SILVERIO

DPWH to build water system in Bulacan

PRC sends food truck to Cagayan

Angeles City named 'Best LGU Dog Pound'

FILE - Altar Q that depicts 16 kings in the dynastic succession of the city is seen inside the archeological site of Copan, in Copan Ruinas, Honduras, Saturday, July 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)

Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya

By Associated Press

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on November 22, 2024 shows
US President-elect Donald Trump (L) on November 13, 2024, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on November 13, 2024. - NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the "global security issues facing the alliance", a spokeswoman said November 23, 2024. The meeting took place on November 22, 2024 in Palm Beach, Farah Dakhlallah said in a statement. In his first term Trump aggressively pushed Europe to step up defence spending and questioned the fairness of the NATO transatlantic alliance (Photo by SAUL LOEB and Wojtek RADWANSKI / AFP)

NATO chief discusses 'global security' with Trump

Laos government says 'profoundly saddened' by tourist deaths

This picture taken on November 21, 2024 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on November 22, 2024 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un taking part in a photo session with the participants in the Fourth Conference of Battalion Commanders and Political Instructors of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP) / South Korea OUT / SOUTH KOREA OUT / ---EDITORS NOTE--- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/KCNA VIA KNS" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS / THIS PICTURE WAS MADE AVAILABLE BY A THIRD PARTY. AFP CAN NOT INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY, LOCATION, DATE AND CONTENT OF THIS IMAGE --- /

NKorean troops massed in Russia to enter Ukraine war 'soon' – Pentagon chief

COP29 braces for new deal after poorer nations reject climate offer

This undated handout image obtained on November 22, 2024, courstesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (blue), grown in Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) epithelial cells. - A child in California has become the first in the United States to test positive for bird flu infection, authorities announced on November 22, 2024, as health officials reached out to potentially exposed contacts at their daycare. (Photo by HANDOUT / National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION AND NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES " - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

US reports first bird-flu case in a child

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with military chiefs in Moscow on November 22, 2024. - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on November 22, 2024 that Moscow would carry out more tests of the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in "combat conditions," a day after firing one on Ukraine. (Photo by Gavriil GRIGOROV / POOL / AFP)

Putin vows more tests of nuke-capable missile fired at Ukraine

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Top Business

Peso regains ground; drop blamed on dollar

THE peso's return to an all-time low on Thursday was due to the continued strengthening of the greenback, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. The currency, which hit P59:$1 on Thursday, regained some ground to close out the week at P58.87 to the dollar. "The recent depreciation of the peso against the dollar is about a strong US dollar story due to the rising geopolitical tensions," the central bank said in a statement. "The peso traded in line with the regional currencies we benchmark against," it added. Analysts have said that the decline was due to uncertainties over the

By The Manila Times - November 23, 2024

No evidence PH makes fake medicines – Ipophl

Ipophl partners with influencers

Farmers, fishers get typhoon relief funds

Fintech startup to apply for thrift bank license

DA issues guidelines for pelagic fish imports

SFA Semicon moves closer to quitting PSE

Phinma raises P975M from stock rights offer

DigiPlus board okays P660M to secure Brazil gaming license

Demand boosts Ovialand profit

Why is TRB keeping Parex alive?

Foreign Business

China willing to talk with US on trade

Foreign Business

Singapore economy grows 3.5%, hikes outlook

UAAP TEAM STANDINGS

Sports

LOOK: UAAP Season 87 team standings

UAAP TEAM STANDINGS UAAP Season 87 team standings as of November 23, 2024 #uaapseason87

LOOK: ADAMSON def. ATENEO, 69-55

Adamson downs Ateneo, forces playoff for last semis berth

Angels slay Foxies in PVL

LOOK: Petro Gazz d. Farm Fresh (3-0)

LOOK: College of Saint Benilde def. San Beda, 79-63

Benilde dethrones San Beda, arranges Finals duel vs Mapua

LOOK: Mapua def. Lyceum, 89-79

Escamis sends Mapua to NCAA Finals

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Stock Watch

Stock indices as of November 22, 2024

RACHEL TURNER, Country Manager, Anko Philippines

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Stock indices as of November 21, 2024

20 Years of building The Good Life

Be grateful for family. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Thanksgiving week just got sweeter at SM!

SMFI congratulates SM Scholar graduates

With the support of the SM College Scholarship Program, over 4,000 alumni have leveraged their college degrees to reach greater heights in their careers. Among these accomplished individuals is Mark Macawile (far right), who exemplifies commitment to excellence as he serves as an assistant vice president at a leading bank in the Philippines. PHOTO FROM SM

A launchpad for lifelong achievement

Mary Joy Paico from DoST-ITDI’s Packaging Technology Division discusses the importance of sustainable packaging. PHOTO FROM DOST

Tmt Newswire

DoST drives sustainability through efforts in green packaging solutions

AS the product innovation progresses in the Philippines, so is the generation of plastic waste in packaging and manufacturing sectors. This heightened the need for sustainable packaging solutions, a demand that continues to be unmet due to lack of standard criteria for sustainable packaging materials. Recognizing this challenge, the Department of Science and Technology (DoST), through the Industrial Technology and Development Institute (ITDI) is driving innovative approaches to eco-friendly packaging that reduces environmental impact and promotes resource efficiency. To discuss these

By Vina Medenilla - November 23, 2024

Frasco forges commitment to making PH an int'l gastronomic hub

Remembering Rizal as master surveyor

347 senior police officials take PESE written exam

DoLE champions workforce adaptation at National Summit

MCIA awards exclusive advertising concession to United Neon

UPMGPhils to host Tinta Conference 2024

SkinStation unveils 4D QuattroWave Laser

Happy Andrada showcases modern Filipiniana

PhilHealth increases package for severe dengue cases by 200%

Luxent Hotel ushers in the holiday season

Plastic Odyssey Expedition arrives in PH, launches 'Youth for Dagat' program

Delta Electronics to showcase energy-efficient IoT solutions

Embassy of Switzerland Chargé d’affaires Céline Fürst and Education Secretary Juan Sonny Angara (4th and 5th from left, respectively) with representatives of Swiss Cultural Fund member companies (from left) Denya-Gracia Uy-Anastacio of Nestlé Philippines, Frank Konstanzer of Endress Hauser, Samuel Manlosa Jr. of Holcim Philippines, Christine Fajardo of Novartis Philippines, Neva Santos of Partners Group, Diana Edralin of Roche Philippines, and Cresenciano Maramot of SGS Philippines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Campus Press

Swiss Embassy hosts career day

By The Manila Times

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SM scholars reclaim future through education post-Yolanda

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UP Architecture gets UK CAREscape project grant

Accenture Eco-Champions celebrate the launch of the Sustainability Hub. PHOTO FROM ACCENTURE PHILIPPINES

Green Industries

A one-stop shop for ESG actions

Volunteers participate in this year’s coastal cleanup hosted by Chevron
Philippines. PHOTO FROM CHEVRON

Coastal cleanups increase sea turtle population

Anthony Espinosa (right), president of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of the Municipality of Kiamba, Sarangani, asks the author questions. PHOTO BY BRIAN DELOS SANTOS

Storytelling: a critical tool in climate reporting

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Jon Santos is 'Naughty and Nice' in latest stand up

By Iza Iglesias - November 23, 2024

Sparkle stars spotlight beauty and wellness brand

Vilma Santos' 24-hour dream come true

'Wicked' — surprisingly spellbinding

'Weasley' twins usher arrival of Max in the Philippines

Of Luss and lots of collabs

Juan Karlos stages surprise ahead of concert

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Rise to sky-high lashes

Chuchi Villar's unforgettable impromptu birthday celebration

An 'awesam' collaboration for dental health

Tips for cough-free Christmas

How to get through holiday stress

Funkyfoto: Bringing Korean photobooth culture to Manila

The beauty of doing good

Filipino science fiction author Renato Tranquilino (leftmost) successfully closed three translation deals, bringing his work, ‘Fate of a Distant Future’ to readers in Arabic, Turkish and German. PR PHOTO

The Sunday Times Magazine

Filipino sci-fi shines at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Festival

November 17, 2024

Pangilinan calls engineer Alintahin’s department ‘the dream team’ for guiding her in building her hard-earned home with hassle-free permits from the local government.

LGU helps build dream homes

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2024 Glory Award honors distinguished UP alumni

Quezon City Councilor Aiko Melendez (second from left) shows gratitude to businessman and former Governor Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson (second from right) who brought meals to her constituents. PHOTO FROM OFFICE OF CHAVIT SINGSON

Aiko Melendez graces Chavit Singson's mobile kitchen

The Typhoon Kristine response serves as DigiPlus’ largest relief effort to date, underscoring its dedication to the resilience of Filipinos and making a meaningful impact across communities.

Digiplus, BingoPlus foundations extend P37M aid for Typhoon Kristine victims

The Manila Times CSI

‘The Fabric of Friendship’ fashion show designers and distinguished guests led by First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos (center), Princess Hajah Masna, ambassador-at-large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam (fifth from right) Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo (fourth from right) National Commission for Culture and the Arts Chair Victorino Mapa Manalo (fourth from left), and Brunei Darussalam Ambassador Megawati Manan (rightmost). PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Expats & Diplomats

Brunei, PH celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties with fashion show

By Iza Iglesias - November 18, 2024

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Stock Watch

Stock indices as of November 22, 2024

The new 911 Carrera has a redesigned front and rear bumper with new adaptive matrix LED headlights. PHOTO BY PORSCHE

Fast Times

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera lands in PH

By Isaac Atienza - November 19, 2024

Enrique-Razon-Jr

Maritime

Razon defends ICTSI's Durban Port bid

By Genivi Verdejo - November 20, 2024

Querencia’s commercial hub will be named Azulejos, inspired by the extraordinary Paseo Nuevo, Sta. Barbara’s sprawling open-air shopping and dining center. PHOTO FROM VISTA LAND

Build & Design

Vista Land elevates tourist destinations in North and Central Luzon with integrated communities

Accenture Eco-Champions celebrate the launch of the Sustainability Hub. PHOTO FROM ACCENTURE PHILIPPINES

Green Industries

A one-stop shop for ESG actions

By Cora Llamas - November 23, 2024

Embassy of Switzerland Chargé d’affaires Céline Fürst and Education Secretary Juan Sonny Angara (4th and 5th from left, respectively) with representatives of Swiss Cultural Fund member companies (from left) Denya-Gracia Uy-Anastacio of Nestlé Philippines, Frank Konstanzer of Endress Hauser, Samuel Manlosa Jr. of Holcim Philippines, Christine Fajardo of Novartis Philippines, Neva Santos of Partners Group, Diana Edralin of Roche Philippines, and Cresenciano Maramot of SGS Philippines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Campus Press

Swiss Embassy hosts career day

By The Manila Times - November 21, 2024

RACHEL TURNER, Country Manager, Anko Philippines

Boardroom Watch

By Leah C. Salterio - November 22, 2024

Various farm equipment are distributed to qualified beneficiaries at no cost under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Mechanization Program. PHILMECH PHOTO

Agribusiness

Machine distribution nears 30k target

By Conrad M. Cariño - November 21, 2024