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Fair weather in most parts of PH with isolated rains, cloudy skies — Pagasa

By Arlie O. Calalo

HEADLINES: Houses submerged as river overflows | November 19, 2024

HEADLINES: Houses submerged as river overflows | November 19, 2024

PEPITO’S DOING An aerial view shows submerged homes at a village in Ilagan, Isabela province, on Nov. 18, 2024, due to continuous heavy rains from Super Typhoon Pepito. PHOTO BY VILLAMOR VISAYA/AFP

Houses submerged as river overflows

By Arlie O. Calalo

PHOTO FROM DOST PAGASA

Typhoon Pepito weakens, storm signal lifted in Metro Manila

By Arlie O. Calalo

Picking up the pieces In this photo provided by the MDRRMO Viga Catanduanes, a resident recovers belongings from their damaged home caused by Typhoon Pepito in Viga, Catanduanes, on Nov. 17, 2024. PHOTO VIA AP

1.2M flee as Pepito pummels Luzon

By Arlie O. Calalo , Franco Jose C. Baroña and Francis Earl Cueto

Houses submerged as river overflows

Typhoon Pepito weakens, storm signal lifted in Metro Manila

1.2M flee as Pepito pummels Luzon

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LIVE: Today's Weather, 4 A.M. | Nov. 19, 2024

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Marcos to govt agencies: Avoid lavish Christmas parties

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (right) poses with President Ferdinand Marcos during a courtesy call in Malacañang on November 18, 2024. PHOTO BY GERARD CARREON / POOL / AFP

US to provide $1M aid for typhoon victims

Royce Alforque FILE PHOTO

Alforque earned his wings at FEU

June Mar Fajardo PSC PHOTO

Fajardo will be a big factor vs New Zealand —Cone

Justin Arana (left) and the Converge FiberXers open their Commissioner’s Cup campaign against Terrafirma Dyip on Nov. 27 at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. PBA PHOTO

Converge, HK-based team headline Commissioner's Cup opener

This undated photo made available by Henry Aldridge and Son shows a gold pocket watch that was given to Capt. Arthur Rostron, captain of RMS Carpathia that rescued 700 survivors of the Titanic. The watch sold at auction on Saturday Nov. 16, 2024 for nearly $2 million. (Andrew Aldridge/Henry Aldridge and Son via AP)

A gold pocket watch given to the captain who rescued Titanic survivors sells for a record price

Wind turbines are seen near Cagliari on the island of Sardinia on October 1, 2024. - Sardinia currently relies largely on coal. But Italy is phasing out all its coal-fired power plants, and while the island will be the last region to relinquish coal, it must do so by 2028. Investors keen to take part in the island's green transition have been taking advantage of an absence over the past two years of national guidelines intended to help shape regional rules. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy's coal-fired island

A stray dog wanders around of the Great Pyramid of Khoufou (Cheops or Keops), at the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo, on November 14, 2024. - The dogs, a local breed, are known for their resilience, intelligence and ability to survive in Egypt's harsh climate. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)

Stray dogs in Giza become tourist draw after 'pyramid puppy' sensation

Richard Curtis, from left, Michael G. Wilson, Juliet Taylor, Martina Jones, Rashida Jones, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Quincy Jones III, and Barbara Broccoli pose with their awards during the 15th Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more

Tabuk's Alester Tagure (red) wins against Baguio's Lecko Gamonac (blue) in the wushu sanda 56kg finals during the Philippine National Games at the San Antonio Community Complex in Makati, December 19, 2023. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO

PCSA to launch combat sports championship

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

The death of virtue and reason in politics

By Antonio Contreras

Observer

Pompous quad committee meets pompous defunct administration

By Yen Makabenta

Orlando Mercado

O RLY?

By Orlando Mercado

Rough Trade

Another next-gen nuclear developer hits the skids

Today's Front Page

TAG TEAM TYPHOONS

Streamlining the primary education curriculum

Understanding the Rent Control Act

By Persida Acosta

Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Zilch

Personal choices

By Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Michael “Xiao” Chua

Walking History

Getting emotional at Asia's highest prize

By Michael “Xiao” Chua

Lloyd C. Bautista

Securitatem Populi

Lawfare as weapon of abuse

By Lloyd C. Bautista

Charlie V. Manalo

Naked Thought

COA sets record straight for Laguna

By Charlie V. Manalo

Joy to the word

By Alvin Santos

BUSINESS

Peso seen hitting P59:$1

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

RECUPERATING San Miguel Corp. sports director Alfrancis Chua (left) talks with injured Gilas Pilipinas training pool member AJ Edu at the national team’s training camp at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna. SBP PHOTO

SPORTS

Sotto good to go, Edu still questionable

POWER TRIPPING In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, attends a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Nov. 15, 2024. AP Photo

WORLD

NKorea wants wider nuke buildup

By Associated Press

Korina Sanchez takes on new role as host of 'Face to Face: Harapan'

By Iza Iglesias

LIFESTYLE

Funkyfoto: Bringing Korean photobooth culture to Manila

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. greets US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during a courtesy call in Malacañang on Monday, November 18, 2024. PHOTOS BY NOEL PABALETE/ PPA POOL

AUSTIN IN MALACAÑANG

November 18, 2024

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (left) and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro sign the General Security of Military Information Agreement at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, on Monday, November 18, 2024. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

INTELLIGENCE AGREEMENT

November 18, 2024

Ube Express President Garrie David, Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Eric Jose Ines and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Administrator Arnel Ignacio lead the launch of a new point to point (P2P) bus route from Ninoy Aquino International Terminal 3 to Imus, Cavite on Monday, November 18, 2024. The route was added to the P2P line to serve the growing number of passengers from Cavite. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

November 18, 2024

Construction of the MRT-7 station in Philcoa, Quezon City continues on Monday, November 18, 2024. The station is part of the subway line that will run from Quezon City to Bulacan province. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

MRT-7 CONSTRUCTION

November 18, 2024

Kids and shoppers watch a Christmas show and parade at the SM City Bacoor on Monday, November 18, 2024. The mall said that shoppers can watch Christmas shows in different SM malls during the entire month of December. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

November 18, 2024

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Nation

US allots $1M assistance, signs info-sharing deal

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed the additional $1 million in urgent humanitarian aid from the United States government for those affected by the recent typhoons as he met with visiting Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III in Malacañang. Austin extended his "condolences, thoughts, and prayers to all those who've been disadvantaged by these six significant storms that have taken place in a very short period of time." PALACE GUEST President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes US Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III at Malacañang on Nov. 18, 2024. PHOTO BY

By Agence France-Presse, Kristina Maralit and Francisco Tuyay - November 19, 2024

Comelec amends guidelines on use of social media

Mercy Sunot, Aegis vocalist, 48

Chinese cable-laying ship operating off Subic

Romualdez meets with Cambodian premier

Tulfo brothers lead survey for Senate bets

DepEd issues safety guidelines for schools

Malls implement adjusted opening hours

Oil firms lower pump prices

File photo of the San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan. As of 8 a.m. on Nov 17, the dam's water level was about 277.17 meters above sea level (masl), just 2.83 meters below its normal high water level of 280 masl. PHOTO BY GABRIEL CARDINOZA

San Roque Dam back to normal

Cebu seeks to strengthen laws vs child exploitation

Senator Bong Go. Contributed Photo

Go backs CHEd's TDP scholarship

Bureau of Immigration. File Photo

BI arrests 37 Chinese construction workers

ZERO VISIBILITY Pedestrians walk along the Kartavya Path engulfed in thick smog, near India Gate in New Delhi, on Nov. 18, 2024. AFP Photo

New Delhi schools closed as smog over WHO limit

By Agence France-Presse

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Bangladesh to seek ex-PM Hasina's extradition

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Australian lawmaker rebuked for jeering King Charles

CRUCIAL MEET National flags of Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, Canada, the European Union, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey and the United States in the MAM Modern Art Museum ahead of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 17, 2024. AFP Photo

G20 leaders to tackle pressing issues

President Joe Biden (right) listens as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) speaks during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sept. 26, 2024. AP PHOTO

Biden OKs Ukraine use of missiles inside Russia

NOWHERE TO GO A displaced Palestinian woman carries her belongings as she flees Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip walking on the main Salah al-Din road on Nov. 17, 2024

Dozens killed in Israeli strike on North Gaza

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'Trump comeback won't affect Iran-China ties'

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Top Business

Topline IPO postponed to Q1 2025

CEBU-BASED fuel retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. (Topline) on Monday said that it would be delaying a planned initial public offering (IPO) to the first quarter of next year, citing requests from potential institutional investors for more time to complete their due diligence. "While we initially planned to proceed with our original offer period, we have received advice from potential investors to adjust our IPO timetable to accommodate their due diligence process," Topline Chairman, President and CEO Erik Lim said. He had told reporters last week that the IPO would proceed

By Earl John Alfaro - November 19, 2024

Citi trims PH growth forecast

DA: Rice production to fall below estimate

Higher climate funding sought by PH at COP29

Seized smuggled vapes hit P5.07B as of October

Developers shift focus from NCR

DITO follow-on offer priced at P1.05/share

Alsons 9-month net grows to P1.9 billion

More enrollees boost iPeople profit to P598M

Expansion costs weigh on Metro Retail income

What is a psychopathic leader in the Filipino workplace?

Foreign Business

Higher wage-driven inflation seen in Japan

Foreign Business

Tata seals deal for iPhone plant in India

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Sports

Centeno grateful with top 4 finish

CHEZKA Centeno remains grateful even after failing to defend her crown at the 2024 WPA World 10-Ball Women's Championship in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Centeno got booted out in the semifinals as she fell to South Korean Seoa Seo, 1-3, on Sunday. Seo lost to the eventual champion Kristina Tckach of Russia in the final, 2-3. "I may not have retained my title, but finishing in the Top 4 is more than I expected, and for that, I am truly grateful," wrote Centeno in a Facebook post on Monday. The 25-year-old Centeno said she was not in her best condition entering the tournament and somehow the

By Niel Victor C. Masoy - November 19, 2024

Sinner says he has room to improve in 2025

Bills snap 9-game Chiefs win streak

No. 1 Korda wins 7th title of season

Another blessing in disguise

Heading will try to find his place at Converge

Harden moves to No. 2 on NBA 3-point list

Alforque earned his wings at FEU

Fajardo will be a big factor vs New Zealand —Cone

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of November 18, 2024

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Stock indices as of November 15, 2024

BENJAMIN AGBULOS, General Manager, Omron Healthcare Philippines

Cool under pressure

A launchpad for lifelong achievement

Pre-Christmas errands to check off your list with SM Supermalls' help

Plan a financially secure future with trusted financial institutions that can support your growth. PHOTO BY JOSE VAZQUEZ ON UNSPLASH

Build a financially secure future with right tools, smart choices

Charge d’affaires Anna Krzak-Danel speaks in the presence of Philippine Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Jesus Domingo. PHOTO FROM THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Polish Embassy in Manila celebrates 106th Poland Independence Day

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Tmt Newswire

Meralco, OMF mobilize relief efforts for storm-hit families in Batangas

VOLUNTEERS from the Meralco External and Government Affairs and the company's social development arm, One Meralco Foundation (OMF), recently distributed relief packs for more than 1,100 families in Batangas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The relief operations reached families in the towns of Nasugbu, Bauan, Talisay and Laurel, providing them essential supplies such as rice, canned goods, biscuits and instant coffee sachets. Residents staying in Talisay and Laurel evacuation centers also received mats and blankets. Local government units and Brigada Batangas assisted the

Mikaela Romero: A modern Filipina hero

Wilcon Depot partners with Baguio for 'Adopt-A-Park' program

CHR welcomes Judge Fider-Reyes as newest commissioner

Medical City hails Bennett appointment as new president, GCEO

ArenaPlus celebrates another successful PBA season, toasts Gov Cup champs

Pagcor reports GGR growth to P94.61B in Q3

DTI Christmas Village Fairs fete Filipino creativity in MSMEs exhibits

Keep all seasonal favorites fresh, safe with Coolaire Consolidated

Philippines unveils MICE Program at IBTM World 2024 in Barcelona

GT Foundation continues legacy of generosity through bags of blessing

UnionBank announces SSS UMID pay card raffle winner

Pangandaman job performance rating rises according to survey

The new 911 Carrera has a redesigned front and rear bumper with new adaptive matrix LED headlights. PHOTO BY PORSCHE

Fast Times

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera lands in PH

By Isaac Atienza

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Nissan unveils all-new 2025 Murano

The chapel chamber PHOTO BY JOSEPH BAUTISTA

Peñablanca, Cagayan

High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes building the 50-floor luxury tower centerpiece of Greece’s future ‘smart city’ look out over the Saronic Gulf. This photo was taken on Oct. 23, 2024. PHOTO BY ARIS MESSINIS/AFP

Build & Design

Greece's 'smart city' rises by the sea

By Agence France-Presse

Architecture students Allan Jasper Garcia and Rolland Carlos Gamez present their winning entry, ‘Neuroarchitecture.’ PHOTO FROM DE LA SALLE-COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE

Neuroarchitecture turns hall into a learning center

Architects receive the PRC award. From left: Robert Mirafuente (PRBoA member), Corazon Tandoc (PRBoA member), Robert Sac (PRBoA chairman), Outstanding Professional of the Year in the field of Architecture Awardee Edison Padilla, UAP immediate past national president Richard Garcia. PHOTO FROM UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

UAP's road to gold

The trio behind the current box-office hit — Kathryn Bernardo, director Cathy Garcia-Sampana, and Alden Richards. PHOTO FROM ABS-CBN

'Hello, Love, Again' closes in on P300M over the weekend

Sylvia Sanchez — step closer to finding pa

GMA Network puts gratitude at the center of Christmas

Actor Ken Chan denies deceiving business partner

Who's blocking Direk Lino Cayetano's run in Taguig?

Chatting with the women of Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*'

Piolo Pascual talks politics

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The beauty of doing good

By Tessa Mauricio-Arriola - November 16, 2024

Rising Tigers Magazine honors 16 personalities at charity ball

Palawan Group of Companies unveils Palawan Gold

The ultimate party hack for throwing teen birthdays

Watsons opens Asia's 8,000th store

M&M's brings a world of fun and belonging to all Filipinos

Czarina Ablaza-Syquia and Jofe Syquia celebrate silver wedding anniversary

Filipino science fiction author Renato Tranquilino (leftmost) successfully closed three translation deals, bringing his work, ‘Fate of a Distant Future’ to readers in Arabic, Turkish and German. PR PHOTO

The Sunday Times Magazine

Filipino sci-fi shines at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Festival

November 17, 2024

Pangilinan calls engineer Alintahin’s department ‘the dream team’ for guiding her in building her hard-earned home with hassle-free permits from the local government.

LGU helps build dream homes

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2024 Glory Award honors distinguished UP alumni

Quezon City Councilor Aiko Melendez (second from left) shows gratitude to businessman and former Governor Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson (second from right) who brought meals to her constituents. PHOTO FROM OFFICE OF CHAVIT SINGSON

Aiko Melendez graces Chavit Singson's mobile kitchen

The Typhoon Kristine response serves as DigiPlus’ largest relief effort to date, underscoring its dedication to the resilience of Filipinos and making a meaningful impact across communities.

Digiplus, BingoPlus foundations extend P37M aid for Typhoon Kristine victims

The Manila Times CSI

‘The Fabric of Friendship’ fashion show designers and distinguished guests led by First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos (center), Princess Hajah Masna, ambassador-at-large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam (fifth from right) Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo (fourth from right) National Commission for Culture and the Arts Chair Victorino Mapa Manalo (fourth from left), and Brunei Darussalam Ambassador Megawati Manan (rightmost). PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Expats & Diplomats

Brunei, PH celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties with fashion show

By Iza Iglesias - November 18, 2024

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of November 18, 2024

The new 911 Carrera has a redesigned front and rear bumper with new adaptive matrix LED headlights. PHOTO BY PORSCHE

Fast Times

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera lands in PH

By Isaac Atienza - November 19, 2024

n Most Filipino seafarers have long been prepared to handle changes through training because of crucial changes in shipping, including decarbonization. PHOTO BY DUNCAN TORRES

Maritime

Pinoy seafarers to get more training

By Yashika F. Torib - November 13, 2024

High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes building the 50-floor luxury tower centerpiece of Greece’s future ‘smart city’ look out over the Saronic Gulf. This photo was taken on Oct. 23, 2024. PHOTO BY ARIS MESSINIS/AFP

Build & Design

Greece's 'smart city' rises by the sea

By Agence France-Presse - November 19, 2024

Britain’s newspapers’ front pages reporting on US President-elect Donald Trump in the US presidential election are seen in London on Nov. 7, 2024. PHOTO BY KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AP

Green Industries

Can Trump derail our fight against climate change?

By Ludwig Federigan - November 16, 2024

Philippine Normal University President Bert Tuga (3rd from left) welcomes the five exchange students from Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand and Professor Naradol Semchuchot (4th from left) on their courtesy call on November 2, 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Campus Press

PNU welcomes Thai student teachers from Kasetsart University

By Antonio Papa - November 18, 2024

BENJAMIN AGBULOS, General Manager, Omron Healthcare Philippines

Boardroom Watch

Cool under pressure

By Leah C. Salterio - November 15, 2024

Photo shows one of the six portable spindle machines provided to abaca farmers in Catanduanes. PIA PHOTO

Agribusiness

Abaca farmers get assistance

By Conrad M. Cariño - November 14, 2024