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Vice President Sara Duterte, together with officials of the Department of Education, attends the hearing of the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the House of Representatives. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Another OVP staff rushed to hospital

By Reina C. Tolentino

HEADLINES: Marcos on VP threat: I will uphold the law | November 26, 2024

HEADLINES: Marcos on VP threat: I will uphold the law | November 26, 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addresses the nation concerning death threats against him, reaffirming his commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all Filipinos.. Screengrab from RTVM Video

Marcos on VP threat: I will uphold the law

By Kristina Maralit , Reina C. Tolentino and Bernadette E. Tamayo

Vice President Sara Duterte. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

'Kill' remark taken out of context – VP Sara

By Reina C. Tolentino

Fuel prices to go up this week

By Ed Paolo Salting

Marcos on VP threat: I will uphold the law

'Kill' remark taken out of context – VP Sara

Fuel prices to go up this week

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Today's Weather, 4 A.M. | Nov. 26, 2024

Thai police seek Interpol warrant for tycoon over alleged scam

Terrence Romeo PBA PHOTO

Romeo: Trade to Terrafirma 'one of saddest' in his career

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WATCH: Hidilyn Diaz boosts young weightlifters' morale

Rescuers rope off an area around a dead pilot whale that was stranded on Ruakākā Beach in northland, New Zealand, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. PHOTO BY NIKKI HARTLEY/NEW ZEALAND DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION VIA AP

New Zealanders help to save about 30 whales after a pod strands on a beach

Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards INSTAGRAM PHOTO/ALDENRICHARDS02

'Hello, Love, Again' first Filipino film to earn over P1B

Soldiers recover a piece of furniture from a home flooded by a landslide caused by heavy rains in La Paz, Bolivia, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. AP PHOTO

Heavy rains in Bolivia send mud crashing into the capital, leaving 1 missing and destroying homes

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Marcos names Bersamin, Remulla, Estrella govt caretakers

Marvi Monsalve PGT PHOTO

Monsalve, Avaricio gear up for fierce Match Play clash

Ariana Campos takes part in a march marking the upcoming International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. AP PHOTO

An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023 – UN

NU’s Bella Belen PHOTO FROM SSL FB PAGE

Belen, Lady Bulldogs eye UAAP title repeat

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

Senator Villar should do more research on Masungi

By Antonio Contreras

Observer

To expunge the danger, the vice presidency should be object of constitutional reform

By Yen Makabenta

Orlando Mercado

O RLY?

By Orlando Mercado

Rough Trade

Congestion pricing as a traffic-control measure

Today's Front Page

Empowering senior citizens through gainful employment

Disinheritance of a son

By Persida Acosta

Rafael Alunan III

The world at risk

By Rafael Alunan III

Michael “Xiao” Chua

Walking History

The last Katipunan seal: Never say die

By Michael “Xiao” Chua

Charlie V. Manalo

Naked Thought

Too late to retract

By Charlie V. Manalo

Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Zilch

Extraneous, contemptible and construction

By Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

THE CITY BUILDER

Microgrids: A path toward resilient and sustainable energy systems

By Arnel Casanova

MAP chief Rene Almendras. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

BUSINESS

Policy regularity urged as political row mounts

By Janine Alexis Miguel

SPORTS

Muchas gracias Rafa

By Monico Puentevella

NO TO LANDMINES Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manet looks on as Armida Alisjahbana, UN undersecretary general, speaks to Ly Thuch, first vice president of the Cambodian Mine Action Authority, at the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine free World landmine conference on Nov. 25, 2024. AFP Photo

WORLD

UN chief slams new threat of landmine use

By Agence France-Presse

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Robbie Jaworski's journey begins

By Tessa Mauricio-Arriola

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LIFESTYLE

A swipe of good vibes with In the Mood

Vice President Sara Duterte, together with officials of the Department of Education, attends the hearing of the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the House of Representatives. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

VP SARA AT THE HOUSE

November 25, 2024

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Bolinao Mayor Alfonso Celeste lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the ‘Legacy of the Sea’ project at Silaki Island in Bolinao, Pangasinan, on Nov. 25, 2024. The project aims to transform the island into a tourist destination, being the giant clam capital of the Philippines. Frasco and Celeste showcased the floating cottages in Balingasay River that tourists can rent. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

GIANT CLAM CAPITAL

November 25, 2024

Fire victims on Monday, November 25, 2024, salvage useful materials after a huge fire razed a community in Isla Puting Bato in Tondo, Manila. The fire on Sunday burned at least 1,000 shanties and displaced 2,000 families. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

November 25, 2024

University teams present their custom-built robots on the last day of the Philippine VEX Robotics Competition held at the SEAMEO Innotech in Quezon City on Monday, November 25, 2024. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

ROBOTICS CHALLENGE

November 25, 2024

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte delivers a speech during the 85th Founding Anniversary of the Quezon City Police District on Monday, November 25, at the M.I.C.E Center in Quezon City Hall. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

November 25, 2024

Vice President Sara Duterte, together with officials of the Department of Education, attends the hearing of the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the House of Representatives. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Nation

NBI says it will subpoena Sara

(UPDATE) THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday said it is set to issue a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte over her threats to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos assassinated. In a briefing in Malacañang, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said they are looking to serve the subpoena at the soonest possible time, after which Duterte will have five days to appear before the agency to air her side. The agency's team of lawyers rolled out the investigation on Saturday, Nov. 23, immediately after the vice president's virtual press

By Kristina Maralit and Francis Earl Cueto - November 26, 2024

Duterte to take Lopez case to court

How fellow Filipinos murdered the Bonifacio brothers

Move BARMM polls, Congress urged

Geopolitical tensions push up fuel prices

SSS offers calamity loan for storm-hit members

BuCor to free up to 10k PDLs before Christmas

Group warns vs formaldehyde-tainted vapes

Ignore political noise, troops told

Shooting of gubernatorial bet probed

A salt producer inspects his harvest before it is sold, in this case, in Barangay Sta. Isabel, Cavite on Saturday, April 20, 2024. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Pangasinan salt farm aims to hike production

Senator Christopher Lawrence Bong Go. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Surigao fire victims get help to rebuild

Former rebels create regional federation

Taiwan detects Chinese balloon near island

By Agence France-Presse

BREEDING GROUND A general view of Myanmar's Myawaddy town is seen from across the Thai side in Mae Sot district on April 11, 2024. AFP Photo

39 foreigners flee Myanmar scam hub

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Malaysia court orders return of seized timepieces

DEADLY AVALANCHE Rescuers search for missing people after a landslide hit Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 25, 2024. AP Photo

16 dead as flash floods hit Indonesia

SCARS OF WAR Residents pass in front of destroyed buildings that were hit Sunday night in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, on Nov. 25, 2024. AP Photo

Israel, Hezbollah close to ceasefire

SHUTDOWN A disabled man and a woman leave a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) clinic after the clinic was closed, in the Tabarre commune in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Nov. 20, 2024. AFP Photo

Sexual violence by crime groups rise in Haiti

Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto addresses media during a press conference as part of the Group of Seven (G7) Defense Ministers Summit at the Palazzo Reale in Naples, Italy, on October 19, 2024. AFP PHOTO

G7 ministers to tackle pressing concerns

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Top Business

Coin deposit machine collections hit P1.08B

AROUND P1.08 billion has been collected from coin deposit machines (CoDMs) since these were introduced by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) last year to enhance the circulation of money. The central bank reported on Monday that transactions had almost reached 255,906 as of Nov. 15, with over 280 million coins deposited and exchanged for e-wallet credits or shopping vouchers. The program, which the BSP earlier said would "address the artificial coin shortage in certain areas of the country and help ensure that only fit and legal tender currency is readily available for public use," was

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo - November 26, 2024

National Treasurer says peso volatility unlikely to affect borrowing mix

PH current account deficit expected to widen further

Peso just short of hitting record low; PSEi rebounds

PH signs design protection treaty

PSEi seen hitting 8,000 level in 2025

Enrollment growth boosts STI Q1 profit

URC snack units' dissolution OKd

SFA Semicon eyes delisting on Dec. 12

Integrating AI in MBA education

Foreign Business

Business seeks details on COP29 climate message

Foreign Business

Chinese startups suffer on IPO freeze

Foreign Business

Trump Treasury pick to prioritize tax cuts

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Sports

Gilas Pilipinas braces for tougher road games

WHILE Filipino fans and Gilas players alike are still in Cloud 9 following the national squad's two-game sweep of the second window of their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, coach Tim Cone is taking a forward-looking approach already given the way preparation is being done in the tournament. Gilas gutted out a 93-89 decision over world No. 22 New Zealand last Thursday, before following that up with an overpowering 93-54 dumping of Hong Kong last Sunday to improve to 4-0 in Group B in the Qualifiers. The Philippines practically sealed its spot in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, slated in August in

By Richard Dy - November 26, 2024

Taguinota, Garra bag 3 golds in Batang Pinoy

PLDT guns for solo lead vs Capital1

Sinner completes sensational year as Italy retains Davis Cup

Jeeno wins LPGA Tour Championship

McNealy captures first PGA title

Siklab Youth Awards to honor future of PH sports

Romeo: Trade to Terrafirma 'one of saddest' in his career

Golf's best face off as TCC Match Play unfolds

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of November 25, 2024

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Stock indices as of November 22, 2024

RACHEL TURNER, Country Manager, Anko Philippines

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

CONTINUING GROWTH (From left) Noel Geraldo, Carl Martos, Donnies Alas, Athena Nang, Lawrence Ople, Rexzon Balacano and Reginald Nang. PHOTO FROM ALAS OPLAS & CO.

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Alas Oplas & Co., CPAs opens its 13th branch in La Union

IN a significant step toward expanding its footprint, Alas Oplas & Co. (AOC) proudly opened its 13th branch in La Union, located at Unit 7C Municipal Market Building, Ili Sur, San Juan, La Union. The branch opening event was marked by a ceremonial ribbon cutting and blessing of the new office, officiated by Rev. Fr. Crispin Reyes. The celebration was led by the firm's newest partners — Carl Martos, partner-in-charge of the La Union branch and Rexzon Balacano. Joining them were founding partner and CEO Donnies Alas, Partner Noel Geraldo, Human Resources Managing Director Jenny

Genesis Organic Spirulina goes on VisMin media blitz

Yamazato Manila ushers in the New Year with exquisite Osechi Ryori

Packworks bags four awards at KMC Startup Awards 2024

PhilHealth disburses P137 billion in claims within 10 months

Experience hassle-free vehicle usership with Kinto One

Cole Haan's first store in VisMin opens at SM Lanang

NHCP, Bulacan, NCCA to celebrate 7th 'Sineliksik' at The Met

Limelight launches 2025 MBTI-themed planners

Taiwan Excellence quiz show gains solid support from brand partners

Four tips to stay safe, prepared during typhoon season

Turn every moment into entertainment escape with vivo V40 Lite 5G

Own vivo Y28s 5G now through Globe's GPlan 999

The McLaren W1 features aggressive lines and a low stance that enhances aesthetics and function. MCLAREN PHOTO

Fast Times

McLaren unveils W1

The Audi Q8 e-tron on its way to Baguio City. PHOTO BY ISAAC ATIENZA

Can it reach Baguio?

The Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway PHOTO BY JOSEPH BAUTISTA

Lakbay Pinas by Metro Pacific Tollways Corp.

The Giving Cafe A. Mabini. PHOTOS FROM THE GIVING CAFE/LINUS ESCANDOR

Build & Design

Renovating a clan home into a restaurant

The soon-to-be-completed Landers Superstore Vermosa. PHOTO FROM REYTECH

Landers Vermosa scheduled to be completed by yearend

Perspective of Lagas by Alyanna Tan and Francine Laurice Gunda.
PHOTO FROM DSL-CSB.

Furniture design exhibition celebrates Filipino communal unity

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Tale of two new dads

By Ronnie Carrasco 3rd - November 26, 2024

A new platform for free movies, telenovelas and sports

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

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

Sparkle stars spotlight beauty and wellness brand

Vilma Santos' 24-hour dream come true

'Wicked' — surprisingly spellbinding

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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

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The Sunday Times Magazine

Emirates opens immersive World Store at Shangri-La The Fort

November 24, 2024

Filipinos now have another option to get to the land down under. PHOTO FROM QANTAS

Qantas opens Brisbane to Manila

A night out at Rampa is a night for inclusivity. INSTAGRAM PHOTOS/RAMPACLUB

Rampa and RS Francisco's commitment

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National Sardines Month kicks off with aid distribution in Albay

Sunshine Asuncion of The Crafters Marketplace

Crafted Christmas to get ready for the holidays

The Manila Times CSI

Expats & Diplomats

Instituto Cervantes brings famed classic guitarist to UP

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of November 25, 2024

The McLaren W1 features aggressive lines and a low stance that enhances aesthetics and function. MCLAREN PHOTO

Fast Times

McLaren unveils W1

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Maritime

Razon defends ICTSI's Durban Port bid

By Genivi Verdejo - November 20, 2024

The Giving Cafe A. Mabini. PHOTOS FROM THE GIVING CAFE/LINUS ESCANDOR

Build & Design

Renovating a clan home into a restaurant

By Cora Llamas - November 26, 2024

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

Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Regional Center for Innovation and Technology director and former education secretary Leonor Magtolis-Briones (seated) with the elementary school winners of the 2024-2025 Philippine VEX Robotics competition together with their coaches/advisers at Seameo Innotech Pearl Hall in Quezon City on November 21, 2024. SEAMEO INNOTECH PHOTO

Campus Press

Seameo Innotech hosts 2024-2025 PH VEX Robotics competition

By The Manila Times - November 25, 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