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FORMER vice president Ma. Leonor "Leni" Robredo. File Photo

Robredo downplays Duterte visit, says 'no political color' in religious feast

By Aric John Sy Cua

HEADLINES: Guo posts bail, but headed for Pasig jail | September 21, 2024

HEADLINES: Guo posts bail, but headed for Pasig jail | September 21, 2024

MARTIAL LAW PROTEST

Protesters, police clash near Malacanang on Martial Law anniversary

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

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Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte arrives during their mad for change concert held at Mckenly, Taguig on 29 November 2015. Davao Mayor Duterte is confirming to run for 2015 Presidency.

Ex-president Duterte's PDP-Laban allies with 3 other parties for 2025 polls

By Javier Joe Ismael

WATCH THE HEAD Police officers surround former Bamban mayor Alice Guo as she arrives at the Valenzuela City Regional Trial Court, where she posted bail on Sept. 20, 2024. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Guo posts bail, but headed for Pasig jail

By Arlie O. Calalo , Francisco Tuyay and Red Mendoza

Protesters, police clash near Malacanang on Martial Law anniversary

Ex-president Duterte's PDP-Laban allies with 3 other parties for 2025 polls

Guo posts bail, but headed for Pasig jail

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Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Sept. 21, 2024

San Beda and JRU lose the ball during the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on September 21, 2024.PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO

Red Lions rebound , overpower Heavy Bombers

epa11583781 U.S. Army serviceman holds a US national flag during Albania's President visit to Adazi Military Base in Latvia, 04 September 2024. Albania's President is on a two-day official visit to Latvia, where he will discuss with Latvian officials the development of bilateral relations between both countries and cooperation within NATO, as well as efforts to integrate Albania into the European Union. The President of Albania also visited the Adazi Military Base to meet with the Albanian contingent of the NATO multi-national battle group in Latvia. EPA-EFE/TOMS KALNINS

US soldier who entered NKorea pleads guilty to desertion

This photograph provided by Susanne Anguiano shows her cats Rayne Beau and Starr Jasmyn snuggling in Salinas, Calif., Sept. 10, 2024. During a road trip to Yellowstone National Park in June, Rayne Beau ran away from Anguiano's camper and his owners were unable to find him. Two months and nearly 900 miles later, the cat was found back in California and was reunited with his family. (Susanne Anguiano via AP)

A lost cat's mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to California

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 20, 2024. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Harris slams Trump for hypocrisy on abortion as US starts voting

This handout photo taken and released on March 6, 2024 by the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 shows Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet attending the Leaders’ Retreat at the Government House during the 50th ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne. (Photo by Penny STEPHENS / ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 / AFP)

Cambodia pulls out of border development deal with Vietnam, Laos

Beau Belga PBA PHOTO

Belga showing the way for young, running-and-gunning Rain or Shine

Foster family pleads guilty to abusing children tortured by parents

With Forest Hills golf manager Raymond Bunquin and ICTSI's Ronnel Javier and low amateur Carl Corpus. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Jahns breaks through with clutch win at ICTSI Forest Hills

epa10955406 US tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, SpaceX and X, reacts as he attends a conversation event with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (unseen) in central London, Britain, 02 November 2023. The conversation will be streamed on X (formerly Twitter) and follows the two-day AI Safety Summit that was held at Bletchley Park. EPA-EFE/TOLGA AKMEN / POOL

Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk's SpaceX for $15M

Denmark's Queen Margrethe attends the Rungstedlund Prize 2024 at the Karen Blixen Museum in Rungsted, Denmark, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)

Denmark's Queen Margrethe suffers injuries after fall

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

Congressional hearing may not be the proper place for truth-seeking and truth-telling

By Antonio Contreras

Observer

Culture of, by and for the people: A splendid exercise in cultural democracy

By Yen Makabenta

Remoto Control

Stories for another summer

By Danton Remoto

Jaime J. Yambao

Ambassadors' Corner

On the reescalating tension in the West Philippine Sea

By Jaime J. Yambao

Today's Front Page

Tight security surrounds dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo (wearing a green helmet) as she arrives at the Valenzuela City Regional Trial Court for her arraignment on Sept. 20, 2024. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

September 20, 2024

Sen. Loren Legarda receives the Certificate of Conferment of Officier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur from French Ambassador Marie Fontanel. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

FRANCE HONORS LEGARDA

September 20, 2024

Trade Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, together with Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and other officials, inspects the prices of goods at stores in Cubao, Quezon City during the Sweeptember Special Market Monitoring, on Sept. 20, 2024. The inspection is a month-long price and market monitoring campaign to make sure that essential goods are available and affordable after the recent typhoons. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

September 20, 2024

Climate activists protest in front of the US Embassy ahead of the 79th UN General Assembly on Sept. 20, 2024 to demand trillions in climate financing for developing countries and for the phaseout of fossil fuels. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

September 20, 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. And First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos lead the turnover of 28 Bagong Pilipinas Mobile Clinics for the provinces in Regions IX (Zamboanga), X (Northern Mindanao), XI (Davao), XII (SOCCSKSARGEN), XIII (Caraga) and BARMM during a ceremony at the Manila North Harbor Point in Tondo, Manila on Sept. 20, 2024. Also in attendance were Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr., Philippine Ports Authority's (PPA) Jay Santiago and 2 GO Chief Financier Officer Will Howell. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

September 20, 2024

APPREHENDED Authorities arrest former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang’s brother, Yang Jianxin, after he arrived from Cagayan de Oro at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Sept. 19, 2024. Yang faces a deportation case for undesirability and misrepresentation. PHOTO COURTESY OF BI

Michael Yang's brother arrested

THE Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (Paocc) said they have arrested the brother of former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang at Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Yang Jian Xin, also known as Tony Yang, was nabbed by agents of the Paocc, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Isafp). Yang, deemed an undesirable alien, will be deported and blacklisted if he is found guilty, BI Officer in Charge Joel Anthony Viado said. The deportation will start after all pending cases in the

By Francis Earl Cueto - September 21, 2024

China urges US to pull out missile system

De la Rosa denies Mabilog testimony before House

Revilla to run for Senate under Lakas-CMD banner

France honors Legarda

De Lima lead nominee of LP-affiliated party-list

PH, Indonesia vow to boost ties

PAF, Hawaii natl guard train on maintenance

Go expresses gratitude for strong survey showing

Mabilog confident justice will be served

Osmeña links Garma to gambling payoffs

PNP deploys 1,800 to secure Masskara Festival

Arrested transport group leaders in Bacolod post bail

This photograph provided by Susanne Anguiano shows her cats Rayne Beau and Starr Jasmyn snuggling in Salinas, Calif., Sept. 10, 2024. During a road trip to Yellowstone National Park in June, Rayne Beau ran away from Anguiano's camper and his owners were unable to find him. Two months and nearly 900 miles later, the cat was found back in California and was reunited with his family. (Susanne Anguiano via AP)

A lost cat's mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to California

By Associated Press

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 20, 2024. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Harris slams Trump for hypocrisy on abortion as US starts voting

This handout photo taken and released on March 6, 2024 by the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 shows Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet attending the Leaders’ Retreat at the Government House during the 50th ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne. (Photo by Penny STEPHENS / ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 / AFP)

Cambodia pulls out of border development deal with Vietnam, Laos

Foster family pleads guilty to abusing children tortured by parents

epa10955406 US tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, SpaceX and X, reacts as he attends a conversation event with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (unseen) in central London, Britain, 02 November 2023. The conversation will be streamed on X (formerly Twitter) and follows the two-day AI Safety Summit that was held at Bletchley Park. EPA-EFE/TOLGA AKMEN / POOL

Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk's SpaceX for $15M

Denmark's Queen Margrethe attends the Rungstedlund Prize 2024 at the Karen Blixen Museum in Rungsted, Denmark, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)

Denmark's Queen Margrethe suffers injuries after fall

Pope Francis gestures at the end of the weekly general audience on September 18, 2024 at St Peter's square in The Vatican. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

Pope criticizes Argentina's crackdown on protesters

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Bangko Sentral cuts reserve requirements

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday announced reductions in bank reserve requirements, set to take effect on October 25, with further cuts possible given the current inflation outlook. The reserve requirement ratios (RRR) for universal and commercial banks, and nonbank financial institutions with quasi-banking functions (NBQBs) will be slashed by 250 basis points (bps) to 7.0 percent, 200 points to 4.0 percent for digital banks, and 100 bps to 1.0 percent and zero percent, respectively, for thrift banks, and rural banks and cooperative banks. Reducing the RRR will release funds

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo - September 21, 2024

Shabazz Muhammad PBA PHOTO

Hotshots mulling to replace injured Shabazz Muhammad

MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia coach Chito Victolero said the team is open to finding a possible replacement for Shabazz Muhammad, who sat out Friday's game against NorthPort due to a swollen knee. Victolero explained that the weekend will give them a better idea if they will make the import change since they wouldn't want to risk Muhammad's career if ever. "(It's an) Option (to find a replacement). Naghahanap na din kami if he isn't healthy...but we will try to see what will happen the next few days," Victolero said, shortly after Magnolia smothered NorthPort,

By Richard Dy - September 21, 2024

Belga showing the way for young, running-and-gunning Rain or Shine

Jahns breaks through with clutch win at ICTSI Forest Hills

Altas end two-game losing skid, fend off Generals

PBAPC to honor Cone with President's Award

LOOK: University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Altas d. Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Generals, 73-67

Chinese forward Cui signs NBA contract with Brooklyn Nets

Suarez KOs Castaneda, wrests WBO int'l junior lightweight title

Gilas Youth head coach Josh Reyes steps down

Boardroom Watch

Donned with a passion for safety

By Khrystyn Andaya

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Stock indices as of September 19, 2024

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Stock indices as of September 18, 2024

The Global Governance Summit will tackle a wide range of topics such as the future of corporate boards, fostering equality, the changing role of businesses, curbing poverty, the importance of shared prosperity, business survival and the power of doing good. CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

ICD bolsters good governance with global summit for its 25th anniversary

Filinvest Land celebrates a triple triumph at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2024, taking home the ‘Best Developer Luzon,’ ‘Best Developer Mindanao’ and a ‘Special Recognition in Corporate Social Responsibility’ awards. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Filinvest Land clinches three prestigious awards at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2024

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Institute of Corporate Directors Philippines will award exceptional Philippine publicly-listed companies and insurance companies at the 2024 Golden Arrow Awards on September 19. PHOTO FROM INSTITUTE OF CORPORATE DIRECTORS PHILIPPINES WEBSITE

ICD honors companies practicing good governance with its Golden Arrow Awards

FWD Life Insurance's new product puts protection, wealth growth within reach for young Filipinos

This is a chance to show off your moves and win big. #DoTheSuperSwipeChallenge and dance like no one’s watching. A chance to be a TikTok star starts now. CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

Win up to P100K worth of prizes when you #DotheSuperSwipeChallenge

FORGET everything and just dance to the SM Super Swipe song for an #aweSM chance to win P100,000 worth of prizes from SM Malls Online. You heard that right. Now's the time to flex your TikTok skills and get your groove on for the #DoTheSuperSwipeChallenge. Just search for #DoTheSuperSwipeChallenge on TikTok, learn the moves and shoot your own TikTok video doing the Super Swipe dance with the hashtag #DoTheSuperSwipeChallenge. Be sure to use the SM Super Swipe song for your entry. Pro-tip: Shoot from the hips up and use a solid and/or blank wall as the background. Pair with a nice

Pagcor photo contest 2024 grand winners bared

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort hosts 2nd 'Beyond Happiness' event

PhilHealth covers leptospirosis, dengue

Globe named Employer of the Year at HR Excellence Awards

Sogetsu Manila mounts exhibition for coral anniversary

Sun Life Grepa shines spotlight on workplace culture

e27, Brainsparks join forces for Echelon Philippines 2024

'I Heart PH' finds new home

Prime Star Global takes the lead as Fosroc's official distributor in the Philippines

Salmon emerges as Best Fintech Start-Up Company at Global Business Outlook Awards 2024

Alike X Alpha Line Bootcamp: A weekend of fun, fitness, bonfire, and fireworks

BDO Foundation donates rescue boats to Angat Buhay

Department of Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara meets with World Bank Philippines officials to discuss ongoing efforts of the two institutions in resolving basic education challenges on Sept. 16, 2024. FACEBOOK PHOTO/DEPED PHILIPPINES

DepEd counts down to PISA 2025

By The Manila Times

Over 900 alumni of the SM Foundation, now excelling in diverse professional fields, reunite at the SM Scholar Alumni Homecoming 2024 at the SMX Manila, Pasay City, on September 15. Joining the event are members of the Sy family in celebration of the scholars' achievements, resilience and commitment to spreading social good. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

SM Foundation celebrates success of 4K college scholarship alumni

University of San Carlos Chemical Engineering Department chairman and lead researcher Francis Siacor and research associate engineer Kristine Claire Villanueva talk about their project in the video voted among the top 10 at the Curious2024 Future Insight Conference in Mainz, Germany. SCREENGRAB FROM NATURE AWARDS SCIENCE IN SHORTS

USC-Searca video reaps nods in Germany

Extreme weather experiences, like the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Bebinca in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, on Sept. 15, 2024 spark
people’s concerns about climate change. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD (PCG)

Green Industries

Sustainability declines as global CEOs' priority

Workers install the solar panels donated by the WHO, USAid and EU at a health facility in Romblon. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Solar panels power Romblon health units

The waste segregation bins. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

SM dept stores add waste sorting bins

The mural located at the corner of Edsa-Orense is just one of the many hand-painted posters still being completed from the many milestones of the 50 years of the festival.

MMFF marks 50 years with mural, ticket price slash, and more

By Tessa Mauricio-Arriola - September 20, 2024

Bea Alonzo's '1521: The Movie' continues to reap recognition abroad

A 'Peachy' keen time at SuperManila

Felip delivers exceptional storytelling in '7sins'

PH song contest for 'Wicked'

Tabernas hold benefit concert for kids with cancer

OPM gets lit as Coke Studio 8 turns up the volume on fandoms

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Avon launches Anew Skin Renewal Power Cream

By Iza Iglesias - September 21, 2024

Four ladies and the leather Lacoste

Love, Bonito's 'transeasonal' looks

Happy home for the elderly celebrates 10 years

A celebration of Liza Quirolgico's life of service

SM Supermalls kicks off 100 days of Christmas as a Santa to their Community

Pearls and Filipino craftsmanship in focus

LJ, along with her husband, PBA legend and now NBA coach Jimmy Alapag, and their children, moved to the US in 2020 during the height of the pandemic.

The Sunday Times Magazine

LJ Moreno-Alapag's journey of change, challenges and growth

September 15, 2024

The Sundry Food Hall launches its first branch that accommodates dine-in customers in Parañaque City.

From cloud kitchen to food hall

Classic chocolate caramel cake slices

Cravings rebrands as 'House of Cravings'

Jay Gray, award-winning mixologist and co-founder of Singapore’s Sago House

Award-winning mixologist Jay Gray takes over C Lounge

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Masterclass in session at The Whisky Library

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USAid Mission Director Ryan Washburn (fifth from left) and Cagayan Provincial Administrator Maria Rosario Mamba-Villaflor (fourth from left) with provincial government staff stand in front of a mobile storage unit handed over by USAid and the World Food Program.

Expats & Diplomats

US gives Cagayan P11.6M worth of disaster response equipment

Stock indices as of September 19, 2024

All-new Nissan Patrol enters a new era for capability and luxury

The CMA CGM Bahia, a 13,200-TEU container vessel, docked at ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal — one of five carbon-neutral terminals worldwide. Featuring advanced eco-friendly technologies such as an iCER system and a bow wind deflector, this ship significantly reduces carbon emissions and fuel consumption on its journey from Asia to South America. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

ICTSI to reduce shipping's environmental impact

By Genivi Verdejo - September 18, 2024

Lamudi Property Fair makes a grand comeback at Robinsons Galleria Cebu from Aug. 16 to 18, 2024. The country’s top real estate developers showcase their latest projects in the region, connect with buyers and investors, and bring Filipinos one step closer to home ownership. CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

Vibrant property scene highlighted in Lamudi's latest property expo

Extreme weather experiences, like the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Bebinca in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, on Sept. 15, 2024 spark
people’s concerns about climate change. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD (PCG)

Green Industries

Sustainability declines as global CEOs' priority

New Era University holds pinning ceremony for 225 fourth-year psychology students at the University Hall on Sept. 13, 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

NEU holds 2nd Psychology pinning ceremony

By The Manila Times - September 19, 2024

Boardroom Watch

Donned with a passion for safety

By Khrystyn Andaya - September 20, 2024

Searca Director Glenn Gregorio (left) and SciDev.Net regional coordinator Joel Adriano wrap up a meeting on potential joint projects to build capacities in communicating the latest scientific research and technology with a wider audience. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Searca, SciDev.Net to advance science comms

By Leander C. Domingo - September 19, 2024