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Pag-IBIG disburses P88B in home loans from January to September

By Arlie O. Calalo

HEADLINES: US, PH launch war games | October 16, 2024

HEADLINES: US, PH launch war games | October 16, 2024

Philippine Marine Corps commandant Major-General Arturo Rojas (2nd L), US Marines exercise representative Colonel Stuart Glenn (L), and Philippine Marine Corps and exercise director Brigadier General Vicente Blanco (2nd R) take part in the opening ceremony of the Kamandag 2024 joint military exercise at the Philippine Marines officers club at Fort Bonifacio in Manila on October 15, 2024. Thousands of US and Filipino marines launched 10 days of military exercises in the northern and western Philippines on October 15, a day after China held huge manoeuvres around Taiwan. Smaller numbers of Australian, British, Japan, and South Korean forces are also taking part in the exercise, while France, Thailand, and Indonesia sent observers. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

US, PH launch war games

By Francisco Tuyay and Agence France-Presse

Photo by: Dj Diosina Manggat Dam in Isabela

Ambuklao, Binga, Magat dams release water — Pagasa

By Arlie O. Calalo

In his inaugural visit to Laos, President Marcos expressed his gratitude to the Filipinos in the Southeast Asian country for their contributions to its development, as well as to the Philippine economy through their remittances. PCO Photo

Support for Marcos rises; Duterte's dips

By Kristina Maralit

US, PH launch war games

Ambuklao, Binga, Magat dams release water — Pagasa

Support for Marcos rises; Duterte's dips

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

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Marcos' trust ratings fall Admin weaponizes polls

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Why the Palace is right about ICC

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Francisco S. Tatad

First Things First

What really happened in Vientiane?

By Francisco S. Tatad

Let’s face it!

Local source code review

Today's Front Page

OFW remittances

OFW remittances hit $3.20B

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

Ginebra seeks 3-1 series bulge vs SMB

TAKING FLIGHT This screengrab from video footage released by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Oct. 14, 2024 shows a fighter jet taking off from the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning east of Taiwan during Beijing’s Joint Sword-2024B military drills. PLA IMAGE VIA AFP

153 Chinese aircraft spotted around Taiwan

By Agence France-Presse

‘Guilty Pleasure’ stars Jameson Blake, Lovi Poe and JM de Guzman with director Connie Macatuno

'Guilty Pleasure' spotlights Filipino fashion and female strength

By Tessa Mauricio-Arriola

Honor Pad X8a features an 11-inch Honor Eye Protection Display with a screen-to-body ratio of 84 percent and a display panel resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

Honor Pad X8a with free stylus sold out in 10 minutes, still available on Shopee

The Indonesian Navy’s training ship, KRI Bima Suci, arrives at Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila, on Oct. 15, 2024, for a four-day goodwill visit. This marks its third visit to the Philippines, following its first in October 2018 and its second in August 2019. KRI Bima Suci was launched in September 2017 and was named after the Javanese hero Bima, known for his strength, bravery, and righteousness. This vessel is one of the largest ships in the world, with 36,200 square feet of sails and which can accommodate 200 people. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

October 15, 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., United Nations Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Head Kamal Kishore, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro pose with the delegates of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) inside the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), in Pasay City, on Oct. 15, 2024. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION CONFERENCE

October 15, 2024

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago presents to members of the media 17 foreigners in an operation by the NBI-Cybercrime Division (NBI-CCD) during a press conference at the NBI office in Quezon City on Oct. 15, 2024. The suspects were allegedly involved in schemes, illegal access, misuse of devices, computer-related forgery, and fraud which is in violation of Republic Act (RA) 12010 (Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act) and RA 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012). PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

FOREIGN SUSPECTS

October 15, 2024

Mapua Cardinals win against the EAC Generals, 82-79, in the NCAA Season 100 round 2 match at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

MAPUA HUMBLE GENERALS

October 15, 2024

Lyceum Pirates defeat the San Beda Red Lions, 64-62, in the NCAA Season 100 round 2 match at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Oct. 15, 2024. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

PIRATES SLAY RED LIONS

October 15, 2024

Former senator Leila de Lima. (PHOTO: MIKE ALQUINTO)

De Lima considers case vs Dela Rosa

FORMER senator Leila de Lima is considering filing a case against Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa for allegedly pressing a drug lord to implicate her in the illegal drug trade, a charge that resulted in her wrongful detention for years. In a television interview on Tuesday, which was also posted on her social media account, de Lima said she was consulting with her lawyers. "I'm inclined to file a case against Senator Bato, and here we are ... there is a witness who directly, personally, under oath, implicated him," she said, referring to Dela Rosa by his nickname. The former senator, who spent

By Bernadette E. Tamayo and Aric John Sy Cua - October 16, 2024

Stronger legal frameworks sought on disaster response

Health care groups seek stop to 'raid' on PhilHealth funds

Go says probes might embolden drug lords

48 Filipinos return home from Lebanon

Donate warship to PH, lawmaker asks US

Bill seeking Starlink satellite service franchise filed

House panel allocates more funds for social services

NBI arrests 17 foreigners for major online scams

MURDER EVIDENCE The firearms and pieces of evidence recovered by the Pampanga Police from the seven suspects responsible for the killing of couple Arvin and Lerma Lulu on Oct. 4, 2024, in Mexico, Pampanga, were presented by Police Regional Office 3 regional director BGen. Redrico Maranan (center) during a press conference at the Patrol Hall in Camp Olivas, Pampanga, on October 15. Also in photo are Col. Jefferey Decerna, assistant RD for Administration (left), and Pampanga Police director Col. Jay Dimaandal. PHOTO BY FREDERICK SILVERIO

Police arrest 7 suspects in Lulu couple's murder

Search for 4 missing Indonesians pressed

P9.6M shabu seized, 6 nabbed in Bacolod

Department of Education (DepEd)

Student enrollees on decline in Mimaropa

ROAD WRECKED This image from closed-circuit television footage shows part of the Gyeongui Line road, which connects South Korea’s border city of Paju to North Korea’s city of Kaesong, being blown up on Oct. 15, 2024. IMAGE FROM SOUTH KOREA’S JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF VIA EPA

NKorea blows up roads connecting to SKorea

By Agence France-Presse

BALANCING ACT Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the closing ceremony of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Laos’ capital Vientiane on Oct. 11, 2024. AP PHOTO

Malaysia's Anwar: Petronas' SCS exploration to go on

Pakistan SCO Meeting

Islamabad on lockdown for security meeting

DOWNHILL FROM THERE Paramedics from the Lebanese Red Cross transport a body unearthed from the rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the village of Aito, northern Lebanon, on Oct. 14, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Netanyahu vows no mercy for Hezbollah

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Harris hits Trump over threat to political foes

ATTACK ON ALLIANCE? NATO’s flag waves outside Germany’s Defense Ministry in the capital Berlin on April 4, 2024. EPA FILE PHOTO

Russia could attack NATO by 2030 – intel heads

INCENSED WITH INDIA Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference on the expulsion of several Indian diplomats on Parliament Hill in the capital Ottawa on Oct. 14, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Canada, India expel envoys in worsening row

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UAE's DP World to invest P25B in PH ports, says DTI

DUBAI-BASED DP World is willing to invest around P25 billion in the Philippines to open more ports and expand existing facilities all over the country, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. The logistics firm is also looking for local partners to expand its operations in the country, acting Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said on Monday following a trade visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last October 3 to 5. "[DP World] also wants to be able to be the one to operate the different ports in the country ... the ports that are not open yet [and] the ports that can still be

By Janine Alexis Miguel - October 16, 2024

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Archers shoot for 5th straight win

DEFENDING champ De La Salle shoots for its fifth consecutive win as it faces University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. Game is set at 6 p.m., succeeding the battle between National University and Far Eastern University at 4 p.m. Since losing to University of the East in the first round, the Green Archers have won four straight games capped by a payback win against the Red Warriors last Sunday, 77-68, for a 7-1 record. The second win in the Archers' win run was against the very Growling Tigers they're

By Niel Victor C. Masoy - October 16, 2024

Lady Falcons gun for SSL playoffs spot

LPU stuns SBU behind Cunanan's game-winner

Efficient Fighting Maroon Terrence Fortea stays the course

Vientos grand slam lifts Mets past Dodgers

George leaves preseason win with knee injury

Allen outshines Rodgers as Bills outlast Jets 23-20

Mbappe says 'rape' report is 'fake news'

Asian amateur MMA action gets off the ground – Tolentino

VCT’s mobile harbor cranes are now operational. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony are (from left) Philippine Ports Authority General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago, ICTSI Executive Vice President Christian Gonzalez, Iloilo City Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon, Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., and Iloilo City mayor's daughter Raisa Treñas. PHOTO from ICTSI

Visayas Container Terminal launches two mobile cranes

By Genivi Verdejo

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WB unveils guide to new port community system

Maritime League President Vice Adm. Eduardo Ma R Santos with Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista during the opening of the 2024 BEACON at the SMX Convention Center on Sept. 30, 2024. PHOTO by WILMAR ALMERIA

Bautista calls for unified front in maritime

Unlock the best travel experience in South Korea with Metrobank

BPI wins multiple awards for its marketing campaigns

Mondelez International joins the net zero carbon forum. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Measuring Progress: Mondelēz International at Net Zero Conference

RADIATING EXCELLENCE. Meralco receives numerous recognitions anew for its continued demonstration of industry excellence. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Meralco receives numerous recognitions for exemplifying sustained excellence

The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers Board of Trustees hosts the organization’s 60th founding anniversary. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

PIID celebrates 60 years of design excellence

THE Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) celebrated its 60th founding anniversary at the historic Centro de Turismo Intramuros on October 5. The event was a grand gathering of design luminaries, industry partners and esteemed guests, all gathered to commemorate the organization's rich history and unwavering commitment to design excellence. The event highlighted PIID's remarkable journey, marked by significant milestones that have shaped the landscape of PIID. Since its inception in 1964, PIID has been a driving force in the professionalization and advancement of

Pangandaman leads Dugtong Buhay Movement bloodletting activity

UN Report: Insect population decline threatens migratory birds

NHCP unveils 'Bahay ni Don Mariano Balsamo Hamoy' marker

Taste the festivities at these new restaurants in Megaworld Malls

Top benefits of using debit cards for travel abroad

Sun Life PH honored as Circle of Excellence awardee

Financial instruments needed to support digital transformation

Medical community supports reinstatement of school-based immunization program for HPV

Vivo V40 Lite is coming soon with stunning titanium silver finish

FOA GUIDELINES ROLLOUT IN NORMIN

DepEd, Knowledge Channel reaffirm commitment for video-based learning

Mindanao middle class expansion requires unified action from all fronts

Bentley’s Flying Spur Mulliner features the ‘Floating Diamond’ radiator grille.

Bentley to unveil new Flying Spur Mulliner at Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium

The 2026 Honda Passport prototype undergoes testing.

All-new Honda Passport undergoing intense off-road testing across US

NAIA Terminal 3

Manila airport transfer 101

LPC director of commercial leasing Mikko Barranda. PHOTO FROM LPC

Demand for BPO, government spaces rises in Q3

Plinto by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón. PHOTO FROM WWW.CATALANDEOCON.COM

Spanish design awardee discusses sustainability in art

Ilocandia Coastown in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
PHOTO FROM MEGAWORLD

Ilocandia Coastown to rise in Laoag City

New VMX girl group SNTA FACEBOOK PHOTO/VMX PHILIPPINES

Vivamax rebrands, unveils cinematic ventures to celebrate 12M subscribers

Naomi Scott a 'quintuple threat' in 'Smile 2'

In defense of Vilma Santos and sons

GMA Regional TV treats fans to star-studded events

Crosspoint makes waves at Busan Film Market

From jewelry to crowns

The current state of moviegoing

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5 tips to get the kitchen ready for the holidays

Watsons Skin Solutions event spills healthy skin secrets

A joyous 50th birthday for Joel Rama del Prado

A kaleidoscope of colors for modern kitchens

Uniqlo fashions peace

'90s throwback with Old Navy's anniversary collection

Glow up and glow on with Vitamin C

Jennings took acting classes in Margie Haber Studio West Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA.

The Sunday Times Magazine

Realizing her dreams in music dreams in music and film

October 13, 2024

Drinking two glasses of Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart daily is recommended to lower cholesterol.

Discover a new and delicious way to care for your heart

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Taste Boracay Island's flavors at Savoy Hotel Manila

NWR Chief Marketing Officer David Jorden (center left) and Hilton Manila General Manager John Lucas (center right) lead the ceremonial first tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest 2024. PHOTOS FROM NEWPORT WORLD RESORTS

Newport pulls all the stops to celebrate German beer

Vu’s exclusive Oktoberfest offerings PHOTO FROM MARCO POLO ORTIGAS MANILA

Oktoberfest in the 'Sky' at Marco Polo's Vu

The Manila Times CSI

Expats & Diplomats

'Diplomats for a Cause' raises funds for local beneficiaries

Stock indices as of October 15, 2024

Bentley’s Flying Spur Mulliner features the ‘Floating Diamond’ radiator grille.

Bentley to unveil new Flying Spur Mulliner at Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium

VCT’s mobile harbor cranes are now operational. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony are (from left) Philippine Ports Authority General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago, ICTSI Executive Vice President Christian Gonzalez, Iloilo City Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon, Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., and Iloilo City mayor's daughter Raisa Treñas. PHOTO from ICTSI

Visayas Container Terminal launches two mobile cranes

By Genivi Verdejo - October 16, 2024

LPC director of commercial leasing Mikko Barranda. PHOTO FROM LPC

Demand for BPO, government spaces rises in Q3

By Cora Llamas - October 15, 2024

A local government unit representative uses the Agro-Climatic Advisory Portal. PHOTO FROM THE REGIONAL AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES INFORMATION SECTION ILOCOS REGION FACEBOOK PAGE

Green Industries

Agro-portal guides farmers on climate change

By Leander C. Domingo - October 12, 2024

Instructure is dedicated to providing its community with the resources it needs to make mental health a priority – today and every day. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Instructure integrates Microsoft Reflect with Canvas LMS

By The Manila Times - October 14, 2024

Boardroom Watch

Bringing smiles that shine

By Vina Medenilla - October 11, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (center) leads the turnover of a rice processing center to Providers Multipurpose Cooperative based in Naguilian, Isabela. DA REGION 2 PHOTO

Isabela coop gets P184-M rice processing system

By Leander C. Domingo - October 10, 2024