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Leon intensifies into a severe tropical storm

By Arlie O. Calalo

HEADLINES: Kristine death toll hits 100 | October 28, 2024

HEADLINES: Kristine death toll hits 100 | October 28, 2024

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Former president Duterte attends Senate hearing, defends bloody war on drugs

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Rescuers and volunteers carry a body bag containing a dead villager found at a flooded area of a village in Tuguegarao, Cagayan province on October 26, 2024. PHOTO BY JOHN DIMAIN / AFP

Kristine death toll hits 100

By Francis Earl Cueto , Kristina Maralit and Reina C. Tolentino

BURIED UNDER Residents of a village in Talisay, Batangas, and rescuers dig up from the mud and rubble in the hope of finding survivors of a landslide caused by the strong rains from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine on Oct. 24, 2024. Authorities said 18 people, 12 of whom were children, died in the incident. PHOTO COURTESY OF CALABARZON REGIONAL OFFICE

Batangas toll adds to storm's grim tally

By Roselle R. Aquino , Franco Jose C. Baroña , Belinda Otordoz and Agence France-Presse

Former president Duterte attends Senate hearing, defends bloody war on drugs

Kristine death toll hits 100

Batangas toll adds to storm's grim tally

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Oct. 28, 2024

Marcos Jr. witnesses the signing of the concession agreement between the government and the private sector, led by Aboitiz InfraCapital, for the operation, maintenance, and expansion of Laguindingan International Airport in Misamis Oriental on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Malacañang Palace. PHOTOS BY YUMMIE DINGDING / PPA POOL

Laguindingan International Airport concession agreement signed

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes the field during the World Series Workout Day at Yankee Stadium on October 27, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ELSA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Ohtani expected to play in World Series game three after injury scare – Roberts

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New Valenzuela judge to handle Guo's graft case

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, October 27, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Trump's New York rally attacks Harris, draws criticism

Villagers mourn near a coffin during a burial rite in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) in the town of Laurel, Batangas province, Philippines, October 27, 2024. EPA-EFE/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Death toll from Storm Kristine climbs to 116

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) stretches his left ankle after sustaining an injury in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)

Stephen Curry sprains left ankle in Warriors' loss

Tim Cone PBA PHOTO

Cone offers no excuses in Ginebra's embarrassing Game 1 loss

Chot Reyes PBA PHOTO

Chot on Game 1 win: 'We know the strengths of Ginebra'

Justin Brownlee PBA PHOTO

Brownlee on road to PBA title: 'It's not going to be easy'

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Marcos names Voltaire Agas acting SSS chief

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

SMC's Ang starts bold NAIA reforms

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Statement of concerned Tuguegaraoeños

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Francisco S. Tatad

First Things First

Too many to choose from, but not enough good pick

By Francisco S. Tatad

Israel's Iran reprisal, Middle East destabilized

By Dan Steinbock

Today's Front Page

Deepening Moscow-Pyongyang ties threaten Asia-Pacific security

Passports cannot be used as loan collateral

By Persida Acosta

Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Resurgence

Albotra's revealing testimony

By Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Joseph Noel M. Estrada

THE LEGAL MIND

Call for equity in increasing teachers' salaries

By Joseph Noel M. Estrada

Salvador S. Panelo

Counterpoint

VP Sara Duterte in a blistering rebound

By Salvador S. Panelo

Anagel “Jay” Ledesma

Insurance Insights

Rocking my early retirement

By Anagel “Jay” Ledesma

Tita C. Valderama

Tea Time

Spare disaster relief, infra projects from corruption

By Tita C. Valderama

Central bank Governor Eli Remolona Jr. Photo Courtesy of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

BUSINESS

Remolona: PH to exit 'gray' list in Feb 2025

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes the field during the World Series Workout Day at Yankee Stadium on October 27, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ELSA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

SPORTS

Ohtani expected to play in World Series game three after injury scare – Roberts

By Agence France-Presse

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, October 27, 2024. AFP PHOTO

WORLD

Trump's New York rally attacks Harris, draws criticism

By Agence France-Presse

P-Pop girl group Bini (from left) Jhoanna, Stacey, Colet, Sheena, Maloi, Mikha, Aiah and Gwen CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/PENSHOPPE

Bini's 'iconic' fashion collaboration

By Iza Iglesias

RJ Guitars launches the first $99 stainless steel fret guitar, which is now available all over the United States via Amazon. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

LIFESTYLE

RJ Guitars invades America

St. Benilde Blazers win against EAC Generals, 69-65, in the NCAA Season 100 round 2 match at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

October 27, 2024

San Sebastian Golden Stags defeat the Arellano Chiefs, 88-75, in the NCAA Season 100 round 2 match at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

STAGS BEAT CHIEFS

October 27, 2024

People enjoy the sun at the Manila Dolomite Beach on Sunday afternoon. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

October 27, 2024

Vendors sell candles and flowers in front of the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pulang Lupa, Las Piñas City on Sunday, October 27, 2024, four days before the observance of All Saints Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

October 27, 2024

Residents wear costumes of their favorite Catholic saints during the parade of saints at the Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish in Quezon City on Sunday, October 27, 2024. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

PARADE OF SAINTS

October 27, 2024

Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia gestures during the Townhall interview held by DZRH and The Manila Times on Oct. 24, 2024. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Nation

Comelec sees up to 5M new voters for 2025

THE number of registered voters in the 2025 midterm polls is likely to increase by 4 million to 5 million or a leap to between 70 million and 71 million from 66 million in 2022, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said over the weekend that based on reports from 93 percent of the Election Officers nationwide, as of October 26, the number of registered voters stands at 68,571,499. Garcia said they were still waiting for the figures from overseas voters and the Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). "The overseas voters and Bangsamoro are

By William B. Depasupil - October 28, 2024

Fossil fuel exploration threat to Coral Triangle – report

Women, Peace and Security conference starts

House panel eyes plunder case vs Sara

PhilHealth ready to help sick storm victims – senator

BI deports 35 Indonesians

Ex-president Duterte, de Lima faceoff seen

Catholic Church assembly acknowledges 'obstacles' for women

PH, US reaffirm Unclos ideals

ALBAY GETS CASH AID Albay Acting Gov. Glenda Ong-Bongao (center) holds a check worth P50 million intended for the province’s relief operations. The check was handed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his visit in Naga City to check the situation of the province on Oct. 26, 2024, after the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE GOVERNOR’S FACEBOOK ACCOUNT

Gov seeks 'price freeze' in Albay

Bereaved families get cash, psychosocial aid

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BSP, Tacloban bankers to hold Piso Caravan

FLOODED NORTH An aerial shot shows flooded houses and rice fields near a swollen river after a nearby dam released waters due to heavy rains brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan province, north of Manila on Oct. 24, 2024. PHOTO BY JOHN DIMAIN/AFP

Boy who drowned in Lapu-Lapu found

MAKING A CHOICE A woman in a traditional kimono votes during the general election at a polling station in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Japan election crucial test for ruling coalition

By Agence France-Presse

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Storm Trami makes landfall in Vietnam

PROUDLY FLYING A woman walks past a Taiwanese national flag at Maritime Plaza in Keelung on Oct. 22, 2024. AFP PHOTO

China raps US for arms deal with Taiwan

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India warns vs hoax bomb threats

BUSINESS AS USUAL People walk along a busy street in Tehran on Oct. 26, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Israeli air strikes fuel war fears

VOTE WISELY Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks ahead of the arrival of Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris during a campaign rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Oct. 26, 2024. AFP Photo

Obamas drum up more support for VP Harris

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Israel PM Netanyahu bats for Trump win

Philippine Stock Exchange building at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Top Business

New catalysts needed to boost stock market

FRESH catalysts will be needed to bring the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) back into the 7,400 level or even higher, analysts said, after the benchmark ended 1.4 percent down week-on-week last Friday. The PSEi, which earlier this month hit an over four-year high of 7,554.86, closed out last week at 7,314.24 — recovering from a low of 7,283.79 on Thursday but still lower than the previous Friday's 7,415.73. Philstocks Financial Inc. research manager Japhet Tantiangco said the bourse remained attractive from a regional standpoint, which could lead to a lift from bargain hunting,

By Earl John Alfaro - October 28, 2024

Motor vehicle industry seen hitting sales target

Capital raising could rise to P150B next year

Global bonds hike gross borrowings to P367.18B

Taiwan policy makes PH an ideal investment site

San Miguel unit now fully owns Sual plant

Cebu's NUSTAR resort seen completed by 2027

Globe Telecom tests laser communications

A new era for Philippine real property taxation

Foreign Business

China industrial profits plunge in September

Foreign Business

ECB should keep open mind on next rate cut

Foreign Business

Italian watchdog probes US elevator maker Otis

Foreign Business

TSMC suspends shipments to China firm

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) stretches his left ankle after sustaining an injury in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)

Sports

Stephen Curry sprains left ankle in Warriors' loss

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry injured his left ankle late in the third quarter of Sunday's 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, tried to return then exited again and left the court for the locker room. Curry returned briefly at the 8:08 mark of the fourth quarter before exiting again 13 seconds later after turning the ankle — it appeared to roll outward — again during an offensive possession. It happened near the end of Golden State's bench and he limped into the tunnel that goes to the locker room. The team said he was done for the night with a sprained left ankle and

By Associated Press - October 28, 2024

Cone offers no excuses in Ginebra's embarrassing Game 1 loss

Chot on Game 1 win: 'We know the strengths of Ginebra'

Brownlee on road to PBA title: 'It's not going to be easy'

Ballado-Dagoon duel looms as P Princesa netfest unfolds

BEST tankers bag 25 medals in Tokyo

Jarencio fires back at bashers: 'I love you all, I hope you all die'

Cabana sparks BEST's 4-gold haul in Japan

Quiambao aims to set the bar high for La Salle

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of October 25, 2024

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Best things in life are free

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Stock indices as of October 24, 2024

The Philippine Nurses Association Inc. (NRA) recognizes the efforts of outstanding Filipino nurses during its National Annual Convention 2024 at The Manila Hotel Tent City. PHOTO FROM THE NRA

PNA champions Filipino nurses' welfare on its annual convention

SM Supermalls’ 87th mall in the Philippines and 4th mall in Cebu officially opens its doors to the public on Oct. 25, 2024. PHOTO FROM SM J MALL

SM Supermalls launches newest lifestyle hub in Metro Cebu

BDO Pay users can use the mobile app to pay for their expenses by scanning a merchant’s QR Code. BDO Pay can be downloaded from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

No cash? No problem, with Scan to Pay feature of BDO Pay

Private sector leaders gather to discuss strategies for building resilient communities at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Private sector resilience initiatives take center stage at APMCDRR 2024

Tmt Newswire

Mitsubishi Motors serves adventure-ready lineup at 9th PH intl motor show

MITSUBISHI Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) captivated the hearts of visitors at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), which took place at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from Oct. 24 to 27, 2024. With an exciting lineup of adventure-ready vehicles, immersive test drives, and a unique booth design concept, MMPC invited everyone to experience a different kind of adventure. In line with the design concept of the Mitsubishi Motors booth in last year's Japan Mobility Show, MMPC's booth centered on the theme "Awaken the adventurous spirit within you. Adventures for all

VP Sara welcomes Mongolian deputy prime minster

PwC hosts 3rd Philippine Infrastructure Summit on Nov 14

SM, Eye-Able pioneer digital accessibility for all

Great British Festival underscores growing UK-PH relations

BingoPlus highlights 3rd MassKara Festival sponsorship

VA provider uplifts communities through charity foundation

PH hosts international conference on women, peace and security

Hatasu HataSpooky Halloween deals, activities

Meralco non-stop in restoring power service in 'Kristine'-hit areas

The Travel Club+ opens at Power Plant Mall

Moms get chance to win in EQ Maagang Pamasko e-raffle

Spooky Halloween vibe at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls

(From left) Community Outreach Program director Josephine Dasig, PhD; University of Perpetual Help Mission School director Joven Sepino, PhD; Dalta-Jonelta Foundation executive director Consuelo Reyes, PhD; and TJ Enterprises vice president for agriculture engineer Antonio Ilagan. PHOTOS BY DENNIS ABRINA

Campus Press

Perpetual Mission School in Mindoro now has 5 classrooms

By Dennis Abrina

The Philippine Normal University Publication Office launches the Best Research Music Video competition at the PNU HRD Auditorium on Oct. 9, 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

PNU launches Best Research Music Video competition

The New Era University Integrated School, in partnership with the Councils of Boy Scouts of the Philippines and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, holds an investiture ceremony at the Multipurpose Hall, Professional Schools Building on Oct. 8, 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

NEU holds Boy-Girl Scouts investiture ceremony; Hunters muse wins Miss Naascu 2024

The Searca delegation to IUCN’s RCF Asia 2024. PHOTO FROM SEARCA

Green Industries

Practices that advance nature-positive agriculture

By Leander C. Domingo

ICSC partners with the LGUs of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, and Paranas, Samar, to install rooftop solar photovoltaic systems for their respective municipal buildings. PHOTO FROM ICSC FACEBOOK PAGE

Two Samar LGUs solarize municipal buildings

The Stellar Fashion Gala. PHOTOS FROM DISCOVERY SAMAL

Tropical fabrics shine in Stellar Fashion Gala

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Backstage Pass widens access to homegrown acts

Star Magic welcomes thespians to Kapamilya

Inside 'Outside'

Pinky Webb gets on point for Bilyonaryo News Channel

Hyacinth Callado and Gab Lagman keep it real

Anticipation builds for Juan Karlos' MOA Arena concert

Garachong to open for Freestyle

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Meisner technique makes it to Manila

Ternocon kicks off fourth edition with mentoring-workshop

Vaccine education can be fun

Supporting communities through fashion and art

On love, health and paranormal wellness

Why the Maya Card is a Must-Have for the Holiday Rush

Unilab launches program for mental health support

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The Sunday Times Magazine

Heart Evangelista unveils her authentic self in 'Heart World'

October 27, 2024

Turn up the ante this Halloween with signature drinks from The Whisky Library. PHOTOS FROM NEWPORT WORLD RESORTS

A bewitching Halloween affair at Newport World Resorts

Let curiosity run at Diamond Hotel Philippines’ ‘Mad Monster Lab Halloween’ event. PHOTO FROM DIAMOND HOTEL PH

Bringing science to life with a dash of wicked wonder

CenterPlay ‘s Haunted Spirit Sour

'Troll-tastic' treats and a Halloween adventure

A delectable and filling buffet spread of trick-or-treat-inspired snack items at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s ‘Halloween Fright Fest.’ PHOTO FROM RICHMONDE HOTEL

Chills, thrills and deals at Richmonde Hotels

The Manila Times CSI

Peace Corps Volunteers, staff, and work partners during the Disaster Risk Reduction Toolkit Training in San Mateo, Rizal. PHOTOS FROM US EMBASSY

Expats & Diplomats

US Peace Corps launches toolkit for disaster preparedness

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of October 25, 2024

The Aston Martin DB5.

Fast Times

Aston Martin unveils DB12 Goldfinger Edition to celebrate 60 years with James Bond

ICTSI and AISL are collaborating to mitigate peak season challenges and ensure efficient cargo flow amid global disruptions. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Maritime

ICTSI, AISL navigate peak season challenges

The 17-story Saint-Marcel Residences will feature ‘first in Pampanga’ amenities and offer 361 units, bringing Megaworld’s total unit inventory in Pampanga to more than 1,300. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Build & Design

Megaworld expands residential portfolio in Pampanga with new Parisian-inspired 'smart condo' in Capital Town

The Searca delegation to IUCN’s RCF Asia 2024. PHOTO FROM SEARCA

Green Industries

Practices that advance nature-positive agriculture

By Leander C. Domingo - October 26, 2024

(From left) Community Outreach Program director Josephine Dasig, PhD; University of Perpetual Help Mission School director Joven Sepino, PhD; Dalta-Jonelta Foundation executive director Consuelo Reyes, PhD; and TJ Enterprises vice president for agriculture engineer Antonio Ilagan. PHOTOS BY DENNIS ABRINA

Campus Press

Perpetual Mission School in Mindoro now has 5 classrooms

By Dennis Abrina - October 28, 2024

Boardroom Watch

Best things in life are free

By Leah C. Salterio - October 25, 2024

Agribusiness

Agribiotech pushed in Mindoro

By Leander C. Domingo - October 24, 2024