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Some motorists are refueling this Monday, June 20, 2022, at a gas station in Pasay City while fuel prices are not yet rising. Another big-time fuel price hike is expected tomorow on Tuesday, June 21, according to an oil industry source. Diesel to increase by P2.40 to P4.70 per liter, Gasoline to increase by P 0.30 to P0.60 per liter.
PHOTO BY JOHN RYAN BALDEMOR

Fuel prices up again this week

By Ed Paolo Salting

HEADLINES: 4 Filipinos missing in quake-hit Myanmar | March 31, 2025

HEADLINES: 4 Filipinos missing in quake-hit Myanmar | March 31, 2025

Ye Aung accompanies his wife Phyu Lay Khaing on their way to the hospital after she was rescued from the rubble of the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium apartment building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. Rescuers pulled a woman alive from the wreckage of a collapsed apartment building in Mandalay on March 29, AFP journalists saw, 30 hours after a devastating quake hit Myanmar. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

4 Filipinos missing in quake-hit Myanmar

By Bernadette E. Tamayo , Franco Jose C. Baroña , Francis Earl Cueto and Reina C. Tolentino

A security official looks at a damaged building at the ThaPyayGone market following an earthquake in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, 28 March 2025. Myanmar has declared a state of emergency and appealed for international aid after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, with tremors felt in neighboring countries. EPA-EFE/NYEIN CHAN NAING

PH to deploy humanitarian assistance team to Myanmar

By Francis Earl Cueto

COMFORTING HAND Ye Aung accompanies his wife Phyu Lay Khaing on their way to the hospital after she was rescued from the rubble of the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium apartment building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. Rescuers pulled a woman alive from the wreckage of a collapsed apartment building in Mandalay on March 29, AFP journalists saw, 30 hours after a devastating quake hit Myanmar. PHOTO BY SAI AUNG MAIN/AFP

Desperate search for survivors as more aftershocks rattle Myanmar

By Agence France-Presse

4 Filipinos missing in quake-hit Myanmar

PH to deploy humanitarian assistance team to Myanmar

Desperate search for survivors as more aftershocks rattle Myanmar

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Mar. 31, 2025

Mother of alleged rape complainant turns to DOJ for help

Elon Musk presents a check for $1 million dollars during a town hall Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. AP PHOTO

Elon Musk hands out $1 million payments after Wisconsin Supreme Court declines request to stop him

This June 27, 2012, photo shows actor Richard Chamberlain in Los Angeles. PHOTO BY MATT SAYLES/INVISION/AP FILE

Richard Chamberlain, TV actor who starred in 'Dr. Kildare,' dies at 90

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Makati City lowers real property tax rates

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (left) and Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic pose with their trophies following the men's singles final on the final day of the Miami Open Presented by Itau 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. PHOTO BY AL BELLO/GETTY IMAGES/AFP

Mensik shocks Djokovic to win Miami Open

In this photo provided by Interlochen Public Radio, freezing rain brought down trees at a home near Petoskey, Mich., Sunday, March 30, 2025. BRIAN BRACHEL/INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO VIA AP

Rain turns to ice, cuts power in Great Lakes region while Tennessee braces for wild weather

Rescue teams work to evacuate residents trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building 'Sky Villa Condominium development' in Mandalay on March 30, 2025. AFP PHOTO

Govt to help repatriate Filipinos affected by quake in Myanmar

Social Security System. PHOTO FROM THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

SSS, DICT team up for enhanced computing technologies, digitalization

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks before an Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas rally at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Feb. 18, 2025. President Marcos endorsed the administration’s 12 senatorial candidates during the alliance’s fourth proclamation rally and the first in the National Capital Region (NCR). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Alyansa bets win support of local officials

Jens-Frederik Nielsen, leader of the Demokraatit party participates a TV debates before the upcoming elections in Nuuk, Greenland, March 8, 2025. AP PHOTO

Greenland prime minister says US will not get Greenland

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Marcos controls media; a requisite for dictatorship

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Justice and an international tribunal

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Francisco S. Tatad

First Things First

An unnecessary mistake

By Francisco S. Tatad

Boao Forum: Asia's futures amid trade wars

By Dan Steinbock

Today's Front Page

Deterrence is an inherent right for Philippines

The object of penalizing adultery is not principally for vindication of husband

By Persida Acosta

Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Resurgence

Justice denied? The extradition battle and alleged crimes of Arnolfo Teves

By Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Tita C. Valderama

Tea Time

Digging Digong's grave deeper

By Tita C. Valderama

Migrant Matters

Why Americans now see green as red

By Crispin Aranda

Salvador S. Panelo

Counterpoint

Duterte's illegal arrest, unlawful detention, kidnapping and surrender of sovereignty by state authorities

By Salvador S. Panelo

Joseph Noel M. Estrada

THE LEGAL MIND

Time to revise DepEd's 'child protection policy'?

By Joseph Noel M. Estrada

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

BUSINESS

Inflation likely to fall in March – economists

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (left) and Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic pose with their trophies following the men's singles final on the final day of the Miami Open Presented by Itau 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. PHOTO BY AL BELLO/GETTY IMAGES/AFP

SPORTS

Mensik shocks Djokovic to win Miami Open

By Agence France-Presse

Elon Musk presents a check for $1 million dollars during a town hall Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. AP PHOTO

WORLD

Elon Musk hands out $1 million payments after Wisconsin Supreme Court declines request to stop him

By Associated Press

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun INSTAGRAM PHOTO/SOOHYUN_K216

Kim Sae-ron's family releases alleged text messages, letter as evidence of past relationship with Kim Soo-hyun

By Iza Iglesias

LIFESTYLE

Kaila Estrada goes 'Barefaced'

By Iza Iglesias

DOGS ON THE RUN
Fur parents and their babies participate in the pet fun run sponsored by the Quezon City government at Tomas Morato Avenue on March 30, 2025, as part of Rabies Awareness Month. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

DOGS ON THE RUN

March 30, 2025

DRYING PALAY
Farmers take advantage of the sunny weather to dry palay (unhusked rice) along Concepcion Road in Tarlac on March 26, 2025. Farmers said they were offered by traders P18 to 19 per kilo for dry and clean palay. The Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura, is hoping the Department of Agriculture is prepared for the effects of El Niño on rice supply. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

March 30, 2025

CELEBRATION FOR WOMEN
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos honors women leaders as she hosts a cocktail reception for female ambassadors and the wives of heads of diplomatic missions at Malacañang to celebrate Women's Month on March 29, 2025. PHOTOS FROM LIZA MARCOS' FACEBOOK PAGE

CELEBRATION FOR WOMEN

March 30, 2025

IVATAN CRAFT
An Ivatan craftswoman handweaves palm fibers to create the traditional headdress of Batanes. The vakul is an essential everyday headdress for Ivatans, protecting them from the hot sun and torrential downpours of the rainy season. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

March 30, 2025

CATHOLIC TRADITION
Devotee Zaytee dela Cruz leads young people and the elderly in the Pabasa ng Pasyon or Reading of the Passion, at her home in Cavite, on March 30, 2025. The Pabasa is a Catholic tradition in the Philippines, practiced during the Holy Week. It is the uninterrupted chanting of the Pasyon or an early 16th Century epic poem narrating the life, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; with the verses based on the Bible. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

CATHOLIC TRADITION

March 30, 2025

NOT HERE Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its ‘Oplan Baklas’ operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Nation

Poll bets get final warning on posters

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reminded local candidates to voluntarily remove the illegal campaign materials they put up or face disqualification. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia issued the reminder over the weekend following the start of the 45-day local campaign period. The commission marked the first day of campaigning by dismantling tons of illegal campaign materials. Garcia said Comelec will start sending out notices to candidates whose campaign materials were still posted outside of the designated campaign poster areas. "Please comply, wag na tayong pasaway

By William B. Depasupil - March 31, 2025

3 Senate bets tackle environment, transport issues

For Eala, the real work 'starts now'

Thai woman gives birth amid earthquake chaos

PH grateful to UAE for clemency grants

More dubious names surface in confidential fund probe

Parts of NCR, 3 areas to have power outages

Taguig authorities arrest man for firearm violation

DOTr: MRT-3 served 29.5k passengers more last week

Bureau of Customs Photo from BOC FB page

P5.8M smuggled fuel confiscated in Bicol

Battle of Mactan reenactment on April 27

One dead, 7 injured as van falls into ravine

100 PDLs in Mindoro get Tupad benefits

In this photo provided by Interlochen Public Radio, freezing rain brought down trees at a home near Petoskey, Mich., Sunday, March 30, 2025. BRIAN BRACHEL/INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO VIA AP

Rain turns to ice, cuts power in Great Lakes region while Tennessee braces for wild weather

By Associated Press

Jens-Frederik Nielsen, leader of the Demokraatit party participates a TV debates before the upcoming elections in Nuuk, Greenland, March 8, 2025. AP PHOTO

Greenland prime minister says US will not get Greenland

Britain's Prince Harry speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in New York. AP PHOTO

Chair of African charity Prince Harry co-founded says the royal orchestrated a bullying campaign

President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Friday, March 28, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Florida. AP PHOTO

Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press while returning to Washington, DC on Air Force One on March 30, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

Trump says 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine

An aerial drone photo taken on 03 November 2023 shows a drilling platform at the Kaiping South oilfield in the eastern part of the South China Sea (issued 08 March 2023). An oilfield was discovered in the South China Sea, and it has proven oil and gas reserves reaching 102 million tonnes of oil equivalent, according to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on 08 March 2024. The Kaiping South oilfield, featuring light crude oil, is located in the eastern part of the South China Sea, approximately 300 km from Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. The average depth of the ocean at the oilfield is about 500 meters, and the deepest hole drilled is 4,831 meters deep. EPA-EFE/XINHUA / Xinhua CHINA OUT / UK AND IRELAND OUT / MANDATORY CREDIT EDITORIAL USE ONLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY

China discovers major new oilfield off Shenzhen — Xinhua

PREPAREDNESS IS KEY US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hold a meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo on March 30, 2025. AFP PHOTO

US to ensure 'deterrence' across Taiwan Strait

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Top Business

S. Korea, China, Japan to promote Asia trade

SEOUL — South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian export powers brace from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. The countries' three trade ministers agreed to "closely cooperate for a comprehensive and high-level" talks on a South Korea-Japan-China free trade agreement deal to promote "regional and global trade," according to a statement released after the meeting. "It is necessary to strengthen the implementation of RCEP, in which all three countries have participated, and to

By Reuters - March 31, 2025

Investors seen focusing on Trump tariffs, inflation

NG debt payments fall to P106.5B in January

PH to export over 66MT of sugar to US next month

NFA: Despite challenges, buffer stock rose in 2024

PH, France to deepen creative industry ties

BCDA, Hann PH to build multipurpose center

Monde Nissin spending P7.5B to boost expansion

GT Capital eyeing new investment opportunities

PT&T eyeing first half stock trading return

NTT submarine cable unit sees opportunities

Foreign Business

Protests swarm Tesla showrooms

Foreign Business

US, China raise stakes in Panama Canal ports row

The Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College basketball team PHOTO COURTESY OF OLOPSC

Sports

OLOPSC rules 2025 PAYA Developmental League

Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College (OLOPSC) defeated La Salle Green Hills, 57-46, to claim the 2025 Philippine Athletic Youth Association (PAYA) Developmental League basketball championship on Sunday at the Xavier School gym in San Juan. The Soaring Phoenix finished the elimination round with a 7-1 win-loss record and outplayed Ateneo in the semifinals before facing Greenies in the final game. "Champions rise and the Soaring Phoenix just took flight in their second stint in the tournament," said OLOPSC president Armida Salvador Samaniego. "Congratulations to the team. PAYA 2025 is ours. We

Devers is 1st big leaguer with 10 strikeouts to open season

After 2nd-quarter fight and ejections, Timberwolves beat Pistons

'Basketbrawl' as seven ejected in Pistons-Wolves clash

Albay tops Palarong Bicol for first time in 11 years

Upset loss to UP a 'wake-up call' for NU, says Solomon

Angels avenge previous heartache over Creamline

Jerusalem defends WBC crown, repeats over Shigeoka in rematch

Lakers top Memphis in NBA playoff push

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of March 28, 2025

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Stock indices as of March 27, 2025

PlayTime CARES volunteers with TV5’s Alagang Kapatid Foundation distributing essential household items to evacuees of a fire incident in Tondo, Manila in December 2024. PHOTO FROM PLAYTIME

PlayTime CARES for community building and social impact

BingoPlus provides reliable entertainment, opportunities

TO WIN WHEELS In celebration of reaching one million Facebook followers, PlayTime will be giving away 100 cars to 100 followers if the number of followers of the online gaming platform reaches 50 million. PHOTO FROM PLAYTIME

Making 'play time' more exciting

TO WIN WHEELS In celebration of reaching one million Facebook followers, PlayTime will be giving away 100 cars to 100 followers if the number of followers of the online gaming platform reaches 50 million. PHOTO FROM PLAYTIME

Making 'play time' more exciting

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Tmt Newswire

Equal opportunity, meritocracy enable SM sustained growth

AS the country celebrates Women's Month, the SM Group continues to strengthen its commitment to equal opportunity and meritocracy, including empowering women in the workplace. As part of its core business practices, these principles foster an inclusive workforce that helps fuel the company's sustained growth and long-term success. SM Investments Executive Vice President for Corporate Services, Group Diversity Officer and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer Elizabeth Anne Uychaco shared how "Empowering women through equal opportunity and meritocracy drives performance and

SMX Convention Center Clark gets top honors at DOT TRES Awards

A cappella kaleidoscope to shine anew at Ateneo in May

SAFC earns accolades at International Finance Awards in Thailand

Toyota Clarin MisOcc service center breaks ground

SBS, PCS unite for life-saving cancer screening program

Genteelhome summer collection with Catriona Gray championing Filipino artistry

NHMFC to issue 7th securitization offering worth P1.3B

MakatiMed expands sleep lab to enhance patient care

Digital transformation center for the youth tops off in Silang, Cavite

EvoEnergi strengthens market position, delivers cost savings for businesses

Maynilad boosts fire preparedness ahead of summer

No hassle, just hustle: How Xpress fuels the fast-paced life of a Gen Z'er

Searca Agri-Innovator Program coaches provide guidance to participants on pitching projects. PHOTO COURTESY OF SEARCA

Campus Press

Searca trains academics, researchers on agri-innovation

By Leander C. Domingo

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS Noshiro (FFM-3) PHOTOS FROM JAPANESE EMBASSY

Japan's JS Noshiro conducts inaugural port call in Subic

(From left) Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia; Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya; and UNDP Philippines Resident Representative Selva Ramachandran PHOTO COURTESY OF UNDP

UNDP, Japan donate ICT equipment to Comelec

(From left) Moderator Princess Legaspi, APC President Koichi Ozaki, APC Chief Sustainability Officer Ernie Carlos and APC Sustainability Executive Kirstoff Buyoc. PHOTO FROM APC

Green Industries

APC's Greenprint addresses sachet economy

By Michele T. Logarta

Robert Dan Roces, economist at the Office of the Chairman for SM Investments Corp.(farthest to the right), joins a local economic forum as a panelist together with industry leaders. (From left) The Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado; BDO Capital & Investment Corp. President Eduardo Francisco; Finance Assistant Secretary Neil Adrian Cabiles from the Office of the Chief Economist of the Department of Finance; and World Bank Country Lead Economist and Program Leader for Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Practice Group for the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei Gonzalo Varela. Investment banker Stephen CuUnjieng is beside the author. PHOTO FROM SM INVESTMENTS

Inclusive growth for sustainable economic progress

The new store’s solar panels and LED lights help reduce energy consumption. PHOTO FROM JOLLIBEE

Jollibee Enrile Boulevard houses green tech

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'Still glowing together'

By Tessa Mauricio-Arriola - March 29, 2025

Middle schoolers, masculinity and murder

Bilyonaryo marks broadcast gains with awards nod

Will Tolome ever make a comeback?

GMA scores 5 nominations at NYF 2025

NCCT, Knowledge Channel launch youth-focused shows

Forbidden K-pop to centre stage: North Koreans set for music debut

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Summit empowering women set today

ALV celebs flaunt impressive 'Bodies of Work'

PH, Thai business leaders join forces to launch premium skincare for Filipinos

Switch and save: Watsons proves premium quality at budget-friendly prices

The Toy Library at Kalayaan Elementary brings learning to life

Zonta International leads awareness campaign against gender-based violence

Duchess Fine Teas debuts at WOFEX Drinks 2025, brings global flavors to Manila

The Sunday Times Magazine

Song Joong-ki in Manila: A long-awaited journey

March 30, 2025

Trisha Cruz-Cuason, with the continued guidance of her mother and her own two daughters — Katrice (leftmost) and Sabine (rightmost) — waiting in the wings, is forging ahead to ensure that Lally’s spirit never fades away.

Honoring stories,preserving legacy

Cultural Center of the Philippines President Kaye Tinga PHOTO COURTESY OF CCP

The dual value of arts and culture

Senator and longtime arts patron Cynthia Villar (leftmost) leads the oath-taking of officers of the newly founded Las Piñas Visual Artists Organization PHOTO BY LANDER BLANZA

Senator Cynthia Villar supports Las Piñas Visual Artists Organization, Inc.

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Filipino food through time-honored cookbooks

The Manila Times CSI

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS Noshiro (FFM-3) PHOTOS FROM JAPANESE EMBASSY

Expats & Diplomats

Japan's JS Noshiro conducts inaugural port call in Subic

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of March 28, 2025

Fast Times

Fast Times celebrates 16 years

By Anjo Perez - March 25, 2025

Maritime

Marina, Maersk strengthen ties with MoU on alternative fuels

By Genivi Verdejo - March 26, 2025

The loft at the Loft. PHOTO FROM CORA LLAMAS

Build & Design

Building affordable, quality homes in Davao

By Cora Llamas - March 25, 2025

(From left) Moderator Princess Legaspi, APC President Koichi Ozaki, APC Chief Sustainability Officer Ernie Carlos and APC Sustainability Executive Kirstoff Buyoc. PHOTO FROM APC

Green Industries

APC's Greenprint addresses sachet economy

By Michele T. Logarta - March 29, 2025

Searca Agri-Innovator Program coaches provide guidance to participants on pitching projects. PHOTO COURTESY OF SEARCA

Campus Press

Searca trains academics, researchers on agri-innovation

By Leander C. Domingo - March 31, 2025

Boardroom Watch

By Frances Mae Ramos - March 28, 2025

Agribusiness

Solano group gets cacao facility

By Leander C. Domingo - March 27, 2025