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Times' Dante Ang 2nd is new Commission on Filipino Overseas head

By Catherine S. Valente

HEADLINES: Senators press drug war probe | October 18, 2024

HEADLINES: Senators press drug war probe | October 18, 2024

Sen. Risa Hontiveros. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Senators press drug war probe

By Bernadette E. Tamayo , Red Mendoza , Javier Joe Ismael and Catherine S. Valente

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. PHOTO: MIKE ALQUINTO

Palace backs plan to probe killings

By Catherine S. Valente , Red Mendoza and Javier Joe Ismael

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

Senators press drug war probe

Palace backs plan to probe killings

US, PH launch war games

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Department of State Daily Press Briefing - October 17, 2024

PHOTO FROM DOST PAG-ASA

LPA spotted outside PAR but 'no direct effect' on PH — Pagasa

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PH, 4 other Southeast Asian nations agree to share aviation safety data for the first time

WARNING THUMBNAIL 2024

WATCH: Escudero advises dela Rosa: Stay away from drug war probe

'SYMBOLIC' THUMBNAIL 2024

WATCH: Marcos-Robredo meeting 'a step toward healing' — Escudero

TIGHTENING NOOSE THUMBNAIL

WATCH: House panel probes OVP confidential funds, DepEd corruption

POPULAR CHOICE THUMBNAIL 2024

WATCH: BINI launched as celebrity ambassador of local clothing brand

Senator Mark Villar. FILE PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Villar pushes measures vs online piracy

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Celebrities mourn, some in shock over sudden passing of Liam Payne

In this photo provided by Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Dorry Segev, right, performs the first U.S. transplant of a kidney from a deceased donor who had HIV into a recipient living with HIV, in Baltimore, in March 2016. (Johns Hopkins Medicine via AP)

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV – US study

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WATCH: Much Anticipated | The Manila Times CSI On The Go!

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

The roadblock to renewable energy progress

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Francisco S. Tatad

First Things First

Neither pro-China nor pro-US, but devotedly pro-Filipinas

By Francisco S. Tatad

Stephen CuUnjieng

The Empiricist

Networked harassment

By Stephen CuUnjieng

Vantage Point

Marcos' net satisfaction ratings and the 2025 senatorial elections

By Van Ybiernas

Today's Front Page

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

Analyst: One more cut 'the base case'

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

ALL EVEN San Miguel Beer’s CJ Perez (77) goes up against Barangay Ginebra’s Japeth Aguilar in Game 4 action of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 16, 2024. PBA PHOTO

San Miguel, Ginebra gun for crucial 3-2 lead

ROAD TO PERDITION This picture taken on Oct. 15, 2024, but released two days later, shows an explosion, apparently on a road connecting to South Korea, at an unconfirmed location in North Korea. PHOTO FROM KCNA VIA KOREA NEWS SERVICE VIA AFP

North Korea: South now a 'hostile' state

By Agence France-Presse

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Caution, this robot melts hearts

By Karen Kunawicz

1 and 2: Watsons Club celebrates its sixth anniversary with tons of big surprises for its loyal members.

Watsons Club celebrates sixth anniversary with big surprises and deals

E-trikes are being charged as shown in this photo taken on Oct. 17, 2024 before traveling to Delpan, Manila. Several orders related to the registration of e-bikes, e-trikes, and e-scooters have been suspended by the Land Transportation Office (LTO). PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

October 17, 2024

Chambers of Real Estate and Builders Association, Inc. President Noel Tito Cariño is joined by Carla Espinosa during a press conference at Lakeshore, Mexico, Pampanga on Oct. 17, 2024. Cariño cited the backlog in housing ahead of the Creba Expo opening, calling for a balanced program to be implemented among developers. Republic Act 10884, also known as the Balanced Housing Program Amendments Act. (Balanced Housing Development) of UDHA states that 'developers of proposed subdivision projects shall be required to develop an area for socialized housing equivalent to at least 20 percent of the total subdivision area or total subdivision project cost, at the option of the developer, within the same city or municipality, whenever feasible. Creba officials along with delegates also held their ceremonial toast that day. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

STATE OF HOUSING

October 17, 2024

Hans Sy of SM Prime Holdings, Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. deliver their speeches during the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) on the 'Localization and urban and rural Resilience' at the Philippine International Convention Center on Oct. 17, 2024. A panel discussion followed with Raditya Jati, deputy minister, National Disaster Management Authority in Indonesia; Mayor Kazuko Kohri of Sendai City in Japan; Sainimili Tawake, chief executive, Pacific Disability Forum, Bataan 2nd District Rep. Albert Garcia; Kamal Kishore, United Nations secretary general for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Toru Kubo, senior director, Asian Development Bank; Fiji Finance Minister Miriama Ketedromo and Phanomphone Keovongvichith, deputy director general of the fiscal policy department, Ministry of Finance, Lao PDR, led the panel discussion on 'Allocating Budget Resources for Preventive Investments and Disaster Response.' PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

DISASTER CONFERENCE

October 17, 2024

The Hunter's Moon, or October full moon, is seen over the Pasig River Esplanade in Manila, Pasay City and Mexico, Pampanga, where people stroll around to enjoy the beautiful view on Oct. 17, 2024. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO, ISMAEL DE JUAN AND J. GERARD SEGUIA

October 17, 2024

Felicilda Aboc, one of 47 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Lebanon, arrives in the Philippines on Oct. 17, 2024, and speaks to the media about her experiences in the war-torn country. The OFWs will receive P150,000 in financial aid, along with additional assistance upon their return. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

October 17, 2024

THEY MEET AGAIN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shakes hands with former political rival former vice president Leni Robredo at the Sorsogon Sports Arena during its inauguration on Oct. 17, 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Marcos, Robredo meet, shake hands in another arena

(UPDATES) SORSOGON CITY, Sorsogon — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former vice president Leni Robredo met on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Sorsogon Sports Arena here on Thursday. Robredo and her political ally, former senator Bam Aquino, were among the former and current government officials who greeted Marcos upon his arrival at the sports arena. During their face-to-face encounter, Marcos briefly shook hands with Robredo, who was in pink, her election campaign color. In a chance interview, Senate President Francis Escudero said he invited Robredo to join them as she is

By Catherine S. Valente - October 18, 2024

5 nations agree to share aviation safety data

Water crisis threatening world food production

House blue ribbon subpoenas OVP execs

Over 200 petitions filed vs 'nuisance bets'

Neri study proposes people-centered economy

Ex-DepEd exec accused of asking for kickbacks

Go lauds PhilHealth's increased dialysis coverage

Filipinos running own scam farms – Paocc

Water shortage hits Iloilo City

Anthrax downs Cagayan dad, son

One of the performers at the Kasanggayahan Festival. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Kasanggayahan Festival kicks off in Sorsogon

6 suspects charged for Iloilo mall heist

CLEARED OF NEGLIGENCE Kim Kwang-ho (center), former chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, arrives at the Seoul Western District Court in South Korea’s capital Seoul on Oct. 17, 2024. YONHAP PHOTO VIA AP

Seoul ex-police chief acquitted over deadly crowd crush

By Associated Press

NO LONGER IN CONTROL Bangladesh’s then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina holds a joint press conference with her then-Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida (not pictured) at the latter's official residence in Japan’s capital Tokyo on April 26, 2023. EPA FILE PHOTO

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant vs ex-PM

DISPUTED TERRITORY An aerial view of Uotsuri Island, part of a group of disputed islands called by Japan as Senkaku and by China as Diaoyu, in the East China Sea on April 27, 2005. EPA FILE PHOTO

Japanese ship expelled from waters near disputed islands

WINNING WRITER South Korean author Han Kang, who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, speaks at the Pony Chung Innovation Award ceremony in the South’s capital Seoul on Oct. 17, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Nobel laureate Han hopes daily life 'won't change much'

STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE Palestinians line up at a water distribution point in the city of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Oct. 17, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Israel strikes Syrian city as US pounds Houthis

POISED AND POLISHED Kamala Harris speaks at a rally in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 16, 2024. EPA PHOTO

Harris vows break from Biden in Fox interview

FINAL FAREWELL The body of one of the nearly 150 people killed in a fuel tanker explosion is brought to a mass grave in the town of Majiya, northern Nigeria, on Oct. 16, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Nigerian fuel tanker blast leaves more than 145 dead

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DENR to propose new mining policy framework

A NEW mining policy framework will soon be submitted to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for approval and subsequent issuance as an executive order (EO), a senior Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) official said. Environment Undersecretary Carlos Primo David told a policy forum on Thursday that the proposed framework would focus on procedural issues but also include provisions aimed at addressing concerns such as royalties for Indigenous peoples (IPs). "This is going to be an EO that we will be presenting within the month," David told the forum. The proposed policy also

By Janine Alexis Miguel - October 18, 2024

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Mapua seeks 3rd consecutive win

MAPUA University looks to extend its winning streak to three and tighten its hold of the second spot when it clashes with Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the NCAA 100 men's basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan City on Friday. Mapua opened the second round of the tournament with back-to-back wins against struggling teams Jose Rizal University (3-8) and Emilio Aguinaldo College (5-6) to tally an 8-3 win-loss card, good for second place. Letran, on the other hand, dropped back-to-back games against Lyceum of the Philippines University (6-5) and University of

By Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan - October 18, 2024

Cordillerans shine in Asian kickboxing

What 1-year ban on Casimero means

Dodgers blank Mets to take 2-1 series lead

New York takes 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals

Bucks confident they can contend again

Playing 'idol' Nadal will be difficult for Alcaraz

Uy pulls off dramatic 2-shot win, outlasts Avaricio

Jaraula pulls ahead by 3 after chaotic 3rd round battle

Boardroom Watch

Here comes the son

By Leah C. Salterio

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Stock indices as of October 17, 2024

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Stock indices as of October 16, 2024

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

Enjoy Happy Hour and more at Newport Mall. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Newport Mall celebrates October with the best deals and promos

NEWPORT Mall at Newport World Resorts is thrilled to bring a monthlong celebration filled with irresistible deals and exclusive promos to spruce up October happenings. Diners can indulge in unlimited drinks every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., until October 31. Happy Hour lets diners enjoy Rafael's delicious selection of Spanish-Filipino fusion cuisine as well. Ichiba Japanese Market lets diners indulge in a Japanese feast with a bucket of San Mig Beer paired with a platter of yakitori on a limited-time promo available for dine-in transactions from Monday to

Malaysia secures victory at Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup Asia 2024

BingoPlus Foundation, DigiPlus bring clean water to Dumanjug, Cebu

12th PEVS pushes the button to 'Spark Change, Drive Electric'

PhilHealth increases dialysis coverage to P1 million per year

Beyond Happiness by Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort debuts curation competition

DITO Telecommunity joins Bacolod's MassKara Festival

Araneta City @ 70: A legacy of innovation and transformation

Fifth Wall Fest celebrates the fusion of art and technology

Federal Land's Marco Polo Parkplace: Elevated living meets signature hospitality

vivo V40 Lite with fastest 80W FlashCharge launches on October 19

Aboitiz Land, David Rafael win at 2024 Asia CEO Awards for Innovation and Leadership

CDC chief cites accountants' role in business, economic growth

Ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall on Sept. 28, 2024, with the Dominican Province of the Philippines Prior and UST Vice Chancellor Fr. Filemon Dela Cruz Jr., OP (fifth from left); UST Rector Fr. Richard Ang, OP (sixth from left); SM Foundation Executive Director Debbie Sy (eighth from left); and Henry Sy Foundation Executive Director Lydia Echauz, (10th from left) with Fr. Efren Rivera, OP, from the Priory of St. Thomas Aquinas; UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (FMS) Regent Fr. Angel Aparicio, OP; UST Facilities Management Office Director Fr. Dexter Austria, OP; UST Secretary-General Fr. Louie Coronel, OP; UST Vice Rector Fr. Isaias Tiongco, OP; UST-FMS Dean Ma. Lourdes Maglinao; and AIMM Builders owner Engr. James Liong. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

UST Medicine opens Henry Sy Sr. Hall

By The Manila Times

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School site ownership: Cornerstone of stability and educational growth

The University of Santo Tomas Singers triumphantly wave the Philippine flag as their conductor Fidel Calalang Jr. (standing, center) shows the three certificates they won in Norway during the 10th Grieg International Choir Festival on Sept. 29, 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

UST Singers win Grieg choir fest grand prix

The Hawks AI system utilizes drones for various field monitoring applications. PHOTO FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DoST pushes AI-based farm management tech

By Conrad M. Cariño

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Searca, IRRI foster rice policy discussion

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Cagayan, Isabela fishers get P71-M assistance

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Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo reunite in 'Halfmates'

Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fall

Ready to charm Music Museum with humor and hits in 'Ang Guwapo at Ang Masuwerte'

Local music quadrupling in the past five years — Spotify

London-based singer Griff shares love for songwriting

'Guilty Pleasure' spotlights Filipino fashion and female strength

Vivamax rebrands, unveils cinematic ventures to celebrate 12M subscribers

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

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

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 17, 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

Ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall on Sept. 28, 2024, with the Dominican Province of the Philippines Prior and UST Vice Chancellor Fr. Filemon Dela Cruz Jr., OP (fifth from left); UST Rector Fr. Richard Ang, OP (sixth from left); SM Foundation Executive Director Debbie Sy (eighth from left); and Henry Sy Foundation Executive Director Lydia Echauz, (10th from left) with Fr. Efren Rivera, OP, from the Priory of St. Thomas Aquinas; UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (FMS) Regent Fr. Angel Aparicio, OP; UST Facilities Management Office Director Fr. Dexter Austria, OP; UST Secretary-General Fr. Louie Coronel, OP; UST Vice Rector Fr. Isaias Tiongco, OP; UST-FMS Dean Ma. Lourdes Maglinao; and AIMM Builders owner Engr. James Liong. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

UST Medicine opens Henry Sy Sr. Hall

By The Manila Times - October 17, 2024

Boardroom Watch

Here comes the son

By Leah C. Salterio - October 18, 2024

The Hawks AI system utilizes drones for various field monitoring applications. PHOTO FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DoST pushes AI-based farm management tech

By Conrad M. Cariño - October 17, 2024