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Magnitude 5.7 quake jolts Tarlac

By Arlie O. Calalo

HEADLINES: We have reached point of no return | November 28, 2024

HEADLINES: We have reached point of no return | November 28, 2024

TWO COMPLAINTS IN A DAY Quezon City Police District acting director Melecio Buslig shows a copy of the complaint they filed against Vice President Sara Duterte and her staff on Nov.

We have reached point of no return

By Reina C. Tolentino and Francisco Tuyay

EDSA SHRINE GATHERING
People mass at the EDSA Shrine in Pasig City on Nov. 26, 2024. It is not clear why they have been gathering at the Shrine as as early as 6 a.m. but the Church has opened its doors to them. FACEBOOK/EDSA SHRINE

Crowd gathers at EDSA Shrine 'for reasons unknown'

By Aric John Sy Cua

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Ex-president Duterte to military: Protect Constitution amid 'fractured' govt

By Aric John Sy Cua

We have reached point of no return

Crowd gathers at EDSA Shrine 'for reasons unknown'

Ex-president Duterte to military: Protect Constitution amid 'fractured' govt

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Today's Weather, 4 A.M. | Nov. 28, 2024

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Military disables features on Facebook page to deny trolls platform for 'suspicious activities'

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Taiwan holds air, sea drills as Chinese balloons reported

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House panel lifts contempt order vs. ex-Mexico, Pampanga mayor

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4 weather systems affecting PH — Pagasa

NERI-NAIG

OPM band leader breaks silence on actress-wife's arrest

PRO-DUTERTE RALLY About 100 supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter and Vice President Sara Duterte gather at the EDSA Shrine in Pasig City on Nov. 26, 2024 to express their support. PHOTO BY POCHOLO CONCEPCION

Speakers cheer up pro-Duterte rallyists at Edsa

Hayden Blankley PBA PHOTO

HK Eastern flexes muscle, routs Phoenix in PBA debut

Deon Thompson PHOTO FROM THOMPSON’S INSTAGRAM

ROS replaces Kadji, brings in Ivorian Deon Thompson as import

INNOVATION-HUBS

WATCH: Science and Technology week opens in Mindanao for the first time

FEU Cheering Squad TMT PHOTO

FEU to perform 'Frozen'-inspired routine in UAAP Cheerdance

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

Congress has legitimate basis for citing OVP official for contempt

By Antonio Contreras

Jeremiah Belgica

My Law.IQ

The Ayuda Republic: Legal plunder and false philanthropy

By Jeremiah Belgica

The Word on the World

Devils have spawned deadly discord in our land

By Ricardo Saludo

Merliza Makinano

Harvard Veritas

Filipinxt: Bridging Philippine fashion to the world

By Merliza Makinano

Today's Front Page

A DIFFERENT STORM

Selective protectionism

No dual scholarships for 'Doktor Para Sa Bayan Act' grantees

By Persida Acosta

Rough Trade

A most curious holiday

Anagel “Jay” Ledesma

Insurance Insights

A Christmas savings program

By Anagel “Jay” Ledesma

Interspecies money is here

By Nils Gilman and Mutesi Rusagara

Inter Press Service

The overlooked crisis of domestic violence in the workforce

By Inter Press Service

By Alvin Santos

Megawide Construction Corp. gives notice
of annual stockholders’ meeting

BUSINESS

Megawide Construction Corp. gives notice of annual stockholders' meeting

SPORTS

Kai Sotto and the Upside

By Michael Angelo B. Asis

MORE TROUBLES AHEAD Myanmar’s junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing inspects officers during a parade to commemorate the country’s 78th Armed Forces Day in the capital Naypyitaw on March 27, 2023. AP FILE PHOTO

WORLD

ICC warrant sought for Myanmar junta chief

By Associated Press

Shye on music as a companion and escape

By Mark Bonifacio

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LIFESTYLE

A simple step to achieve happy feet during Christmas shopping

The Adamson Falcons secure the last ticket to the Final Four after defeating the UE Red Warriors, 68-55, in the UAAP Season 87 playoffs at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Nov. 27, 2024. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

November 27, 2024

Col. Melecio Buslig, (R) Quezon City Police District (QCPD) acting district director, accompanies Lt. Col. Van Jason Villamor (L), QCPD medical and dental chief, on Nov. 27, 2024 at the Quezon City Prosecutors Office to file a complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte and her staff for direct assault during an incident at the House of Representatives Detention Center and Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) involving the detention of lawyer Zuleika Lopez, Duterte’s chief of staff. Villamor was allegedly pushed and assaulted by Duterte's staff and was also verbally assaulted by the Vice President herself. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

POLICE COMPLAINT

November 27, 2024

Authorities cordon off EDSA Shrine in Pasig City on Nov. 27, 2024 to prohibit supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte from entering the premises and camping out. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

November 27, 2024

Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon files a complaint before the Supreme Court for the disbarment of Vice President Sara Duterte on Nov. 27, 2024. Gadon, a disbarred lawyer himself, urged the High Court to initiate a motu proprio proceeding against Duterte following her latest tirades against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

November 27, 2024

The House of Representatives' Quad Committee cites ex-Mexico, Pampanga mayor Teddy Tumang in contempt for evading lawmakers' questions during a hearing investigating illegal drugs and the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). According to House rules, Tumang can be detained until the House has ended its inquiry. Tumang said he was not feeling well and requested medical assistant right after he was cited in contempt on Nov. 27 2024. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

November 27, 2024

Miru Systems Vice President Ken Cho. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Nation

All vote counting machines delivered ahead of time

MIRU Systems, the country's election system provider, announced that it had delivered all 110,620 automated counting machines (ACMs) for the 2025 national and local elections, a full month ahead of the government-mandated deadline. The delivery of the ACMS to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) was completed on Wednesday, Nov. 27, Miru said. The final delivery included 9,860 machines along with their accessories, bringing the total count to 110,620. An additional 600 machines were provided as a contingency at no extra cost. "As an experienced election provider, we understand the

By Franco Jose C. Baroña - November 28, 2024

Swarm of over 70 Chinese ships spotted near Pag-asa Island

UN head says social media, AI fuel 'worst human impulses'

PNP: Videos show protesters got paid

Senate approves P6.35T 2025 budget

Senate honors Enrile for service to country

Go to PhilHealth: Start membership info drive

DepEd desperately needs psychometricians – Angara

BOC warns public vs parcel scams

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

Brgy leaders told to focus on jobs

Agreement on RE project in BARMM formalized

Department of Education (DepEd)

DepEd probes peeping incident in scouting jamboree

NEW ARENA The facade of the newly built Capital Arena in the City of Ilagan. PHOTO BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA

P750M Capital Arena in Ilagan City opens

SCANDAL-TAINTED Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak looks on as he is escorted by prison officers during an appeal hearing at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on April 17, 2024. AFP FILE PHOTO

Malaysian court drops some raps vs ex-PM Najib

By Agence France-Presse

SEEKING ARMS Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov addresses the media during a joint press conference with his Danish counterpart Troels Lund Poulsen (not pictured) in Denmark’s capital Copenhagen on Nov. 20, 2024. EPA PHOTO

Ukrainian delegation in SKorea to discuss arms

DISPERSAL Policemen in riot gear fire rubber bullets to disperse supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party during a protest demanding the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, at the Red Zone area of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Nov. 26, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Pro-Khan crowds pushed back in crackdown

WINTER WONDER Visitors wearing traditional ‘hanbok’ dresses are seen on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace amid heavy snowfall in South Korea’s capital Seoul on Nov. 27, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Seoul hit by record November snowfall

COMING HOME Motorists drive past a destroyed building in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Nov. 27, 2024, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. AFP PHOTO

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold

ENCOURAGING REPORT Christine Stegling, deputy director of the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, speaks to the media about the World AIDS Day Report 2024 during a press conference at the UN’s European headquarters in the city of Geneva, southwestern Switzerland, on Nov. 26, 2024. EPA PHOTO

New HIV cases fewest since late 1980s – report

COUP PLOTTER? Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a press conference as he leaves Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in the capital Brasilia on Nov. 25, 2024. EPA PHOTO

'Bolsonaro involved in coup plot vs Lula'

Bureau of the Treasury

Top Business

Budget balance swings to P6.3B surplus in Oct

THE government's budget balance reversed to a surplus in October after five straight months of shortfall as revenues outpaced spending, the Bureau of Treasury reported on Wednesday. The P6.3-billion surplus — from revenues of P473.1 billion and expenditures of P466.8 billion — was a turnaround from September's P273.3 billion deficit and last year's P34.4 billion. The budget balance, however, remained at a deficit of P963.9 billion in the first 10 months but narrower than the P1.02 trillion deficit recorded in the January-October period last year. The Treasury said that

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo - November 28, 2024

US Fed cites reasons to go slow on rate cuts

BSP policy easing boosts local bond market

Farmers seek carabeef ban from India

Seized frozen products to relief ops

Aboitiz Infra wins bid to upgrade Bohol airport

Buying local this holiday season

The principle of non-retroactivity of tax rulings

Foreign Business

US consumers optimistic in Nov

Foreign Business

HK becoming financial crime hub – US lawmakers

Foreign Business

China industrial profits narrow decline in Oct

Foreign Business

Samsung reshuffles leadership

Foreign Business

Sanrio plunges 17% on sharesale plan

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Sports

Amaro resets two records in Batang Pinoy

(UPDATE) PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Albert Jose Amaro II of Naga City made an impeccable performance after breaking his own two previous records in Batang Pinoy. The 17-year-old promising tanker shattered his old record in the 100-meter (m) freestyle, clocking in 52.59 seconds — better than his old mark of 53.29 seconds. He also wiped out his own best time of 24.53 seconds in 50-m freestyle with a new time of 24.32 seconds. Amaro won seven gold medals in the 2024 Palarong Pambansa held in June. On the other hand, Mabalacat City's pride Catherine Cruz also posted a new meet

By Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan - November 28, 2024

Ratliffe-led Hotshots battle Bossing

Cignal HD Spikers eye share of lead in PVL AFC

EJ Laure nears full recovery

Rockets tame Wolves in OT, clinch QF

Mascherano reunites with Messi at Inter

I'm solidly behind Bambol – Vargas

Rob Lewandowski hits 100th CL goal

Cone says new boy Troy Rosario can 'impact Ginebra in many ways'

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Maritime

Lloyds Register completes acquisition of Ocean Technologies Group

Philippine Coast Guard personnel collect debris following the sinking of MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro. FILE PHOTO

Insurers pay P2.54B Princess Empress claims

(From left) US Embassy Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Deputy Director Luke Bruns, Thailand delegation head Capt. Ktitkorn Kanjanawanich, Indonesia delegation head Cmdr. Semuel Sandi Rundupadang, Philippine Coast Guard Captains Noriel Ramos and Jimmy Naisod, Malaysia delegation head Cmdr. Mohd Hairil Bin Othman, and Vietnam delegation head Col. Cao Vu Long. US EMBASSY PHOTO

USCG, PCG host maritime forum for Asean partners

Building a greener future via construction sustainability, innovation

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

Tmt Newswire

ArenaPlus copresents PBA Esports Bakbakan Season 2

ARENAPLUS, a 24/7 sports entertainment platform in the country, copresented another season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s newest entertainment game offer, PBA Esports Bakbakan Season 2. PBA Esports Bakbakan is an esports league in the Philippines, organized by the PBA. The league included esports teams from all 12 PBA franchise organizations. The first season tournament focused on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, followed by PUBG: Battlegrounds. This season, the tournament offered a competitive online DOTA 2 game in which Ivory-Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots ganked on

Experience healthy hydration at home with Karofi

Upgrade your viewing experience with Robinsons Appliances

SM Prime President honored as Eminent Leader in Asia at ACES Awards

Suzuki PH introduces limited Jimny Rhino Edition

Filipino visionary from Cebu becomes billionaire by planting trees

Makati Medical Center launches 'Minds' institute

Celebrating a season of enchanted wonders at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila

12,000 entrepreneurs gathered for 15th PhilSME Business Expo

Converge CEO named Country Mover by PH business group

Golden Haven announces expansion at anniversary

Be one of the first in PH to own a Tesla with UnionBank

Tritonica Group launches GOTTIT

Three university-level teams bring their custom-built robots to the 2024 Philippine VEX Robotics Competition at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Regional Center for Innovation and Technology Pearl Hall in Quezon City on Nov. 25, 2024. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Campus Press

QCU sweeps competition at 2024 PH VEX Robotics

By The Manila Times

SM Foundation Executive Director Debbie Sy encourages the 218 scholar graduates to break the cycle of poverty and help uplift their communities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

SM Foundation celebrates 218 scholar-graduates of Batch '24

Professionals, including staff, faculty and prospective students, attend the day-long open house of the Asian Institute of Management themed 'The Nexus of Global Leadership' on Nov. 17, 2024. PHOTO FROM ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

AIM hosts open house for prospective students

The participants of the young farmers summit held recently in Tuguegarao. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PHOTO

Agribusiness

Young farmers summit held in Cagayan

By Leander C. Domingo

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Rice salinity issues discussed in Thailand

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'Innovation crucial for agri sector'

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Kritiko releases new digital album

Juan Karlos reveals guests in first-ever live MOA Arena concert

Sing along with Ogie Alcasid, Bini live at Newport World Resorts

Julia Montes and Zia Grace deliver gripping performances in 'Saving Grace'

CinePanalo makes films streaming-ready with new partnership

Belle Mariano adds another reason to watch 'Moana 2'

Robbie Jaworski's journey begins

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A swipe of good vibes with In the Mood

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

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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 26, 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

Lloyds Register completes acquisition of Ocean Technologies Group

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

Three university-level teams bring their custom-built robots to the 2024 Philippine VEX Robotics Competition at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Regional Center for Innovation and Technology Pearl Hall in Quezon City on Nov. 25, 2024. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Campus Press

QCU sweeps competition at 2024 PH VEX Robotics

By The Manila Times - November 28, 2024

RACHEL TURNER, Country Manager, Anko Philippines

Boardroom Watch

By Leah C. Salterio - November 22, 2024

The participants of the young farmers summit held recently in Tuguegarao. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PHOTO

Agribusiness

Young farmers summit held in Cagayan

By Leander C. Domingo - November 28, 2024