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'Derisking' urged to limit China's grip on PH infrastructure

By Philippine News Agency

HEADLINES: Marcos sees 12-0 sweep in Senate | February 2, 2025

HEADLINES: Marcos sees 12-0 sweep in Senate | February 2, 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Commission on Filipinos Overseas Chairman Dante Ang II and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, pose for photos during the Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO), in Malacañang Dec. 11, 2024. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Marcos sees 12-0 sweep in Senate

By Catherine S. Valente

PHOTO COURTESY FROM Presidential Communications Office

Marcos confident administration senatorial bets to sweep 2025 polls

By Catherine S. Valente

CLAMOR Thousands of protesters gather near the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City on Jan. 31, 2025, to demand accountability from Vice President Sara Duterte and call for her impeachment over her office’s alleged misuse of confidential funds. The vice president has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

EDSA rally backs impeach-Sara call

By Agence France-Presse and Red Mendoza

Marcos sees 12-0 sweep in Senate

Marcos confident administration senatorial bets to sweep 2025 polls

EDSA rally backs impeach-Sara call

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PCSO Lotto Results | February 01, 2025

Department of Foreign Affairs

PH committed to peaceful resolution of sea row, says DFA

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Cangolf, Luisita lead Interclub Hall of Fame inductees

Bernadeth Pons PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO

Creamline survives Cignal for 7th straight win

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LOOK: Creamline d. Cignal (3-2)

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Akari sweeps Capital 1 for second straight win

Excavators and rescue personnel working to construct a slope for rescue operations are seen at the site where a truck on January 28 plunged into a sinkhole, trapping the vehicle's driver, in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture on February 1, 2025. Japanese rescuers completed building a slope on February 1 to reach a truck driver stuck in a sinkhole, officials said, four days after his vehicle was swallowed by the cavity now 40 metres wide. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT / JAPAN OUT / JAPAN OUT

Rescuers build slope to reach man in Japan sinkhole

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service on February 1, 2025, shows Ukrainian rescuers cleaning rubble at a damaged residential building following a missile strike in Poltava, amid the Russian invasion on Ukraine. Two people were killed, seven were injured, including a child, and the emergency responders rescued 21 people, according to the Ukrainian Emergency Service. (Photo by UKRAINIAN EMERGENCY SERVICE / AFP) / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UKRAINIAN EMERGENCY SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Countrywide alert in Ukraine as air force warns of missiles

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LOOK: Akari d. Capital 1 (3-0)

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on January 31, 2025 shows (L) Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 6, 2025, and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on January 31, 2025. Jensen Huang, CEO of AI chip giant Nvidia, met January 31, 2025 with President Donald Trump as the company suffered a rough week on Wall Street over competition with China and the threat of tariffs on semiconductors. Trump said he would be putting tariffs on imports of computer chips to the United States, which will punish Nvidia's business that depends on imported components, mainly from Taiwan. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon and Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Nvidia meets Trump amid AI trade tensions

(FILES) The J. Edgar Hoover Building of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seen on April 3, 2019 in Washington, DC. FBI agents who participated in the investigations that led to now-abandoned criminal charges against President Donald Trump are expected to be fired in a sweeping purge of the top US law enforcement organization, US media reported on January 31, 2025. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP)

FBI agents in Trump probes facing dismissal – reports

Marlen Ronquillo

Midweek Comments

Underwhelming Senate will deal with Trumpian disruptions

By Marlen Ronquillo

Fr. Shay Cullen

Reflections

The lifelong trauma caused by clerical child abuse

By Fr. Shay Cullen

Rough Trade

Happy Groundhog Day

Lloyd C. Bautista

Securitatem Populi

Fact-checking PH's performance in governance compared to other Asean members

By Lloyd C. Bautista

Today's Front Page

NOTHING TO WORRY?

A timely partnership

Excessive parental disciplinary measures may constitute child abuse

By Persida Acosta

The fallout from the Marcos-Duterte rift

By Lalay Ramos Jimenez

THE IDSI CORNER

Four titanic US struggles: Greenland, Israel ceasefire, DeepSeek, immigrants

Edgard A. Arevalo

Crow's Nest

Standing against China's coercive behavior

By Edgard A. Arevalo

Ariane Macalinga Borlongan

Language Speaks

Is English language proficiency really advantageous for Filipinos?

By Ariane Macalinga Borlongan

By Alvin Santos

BUSINESS

Deepseek will demand more Nvidia chips

By The Manila Times

DO-OR-DIE Magnolia’s Jerom Lastimosa drives to the basket against NLEX’s Robert Bolick during the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Dec. 20, 2024, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. PBA PHOTO

SPORTS

Hotshots, Warriors dispute last QF spot

WORLD

Taiwan bans govt agencies from using DeepSeek

By Agence France-Presse

Bong Revilla, Jr. as Police Major Bartolome Reynaldo and Beauty Gonzalez as Gloria in ‘Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season 3’ PHOTO FROM GMA NETWORK

'Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis' delivers high-stakes season finale

The 'Trail' model is designed for various terrains. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJ LIFESTYLE

LIFESTYLE

Sustainable style takes a step forward

ARTS AND CULTURE
Cultural dancers perform at the opening of Pasinaya, an annual multiarts festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) in Pasay City on Feb 1, 2025 in celebration of Arts Month. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ARTS AND CULTURE

February 1, 2025

LPG PRICE HIKE
An LPG truck travels along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on Feb. 1, 2025. Consumers on the same day were greeted with the news of P0.70-0.73 centavo per kilogram increase in LPG prices effective this February. The adjustment translates to a P7.70 to P8.03 increase for a regular 11-kilogram LPG cylinder for households. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

February 1, 2025

LINE FIXING A telco worker is seen fixing wires along Barangay Diliman in Quezon City on Feb. 1, 2025. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

February 1, 2025

UNSTABLE STAPLE A vendor at Paco Market in Manila attends to his rice products on Feb. 1, 2025. The Department of Agriculture said that a food security emergency can be declared next week following the approval of a resolution by the National Price Coordinating Council. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

UNSTABLE STAPLE

February 1, 2025

INTENSE SHOWDOWN The Creamline Cool Smashers defeat the Cignal HD Spikers, 25-19, 26-24, 23-25, 23-25, 15-9, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig on Feb. 1, 2025. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

INTENSE SHOWDOWN

February 1, 2025

Rep. Edcel Lagman PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Nation

Bicol leaders honor Lagman

TABACO CITY — Bicolano leaders on Saturday honored the memory of Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, who died Friday at the age of 82. Former vice president Leni Robredo remembered seeking guidance from Lagman many times when she was in office. "Mourning the death of Cong. Edcel Lagman. Much has been said about his admirable work as a public servant and how courageously he stood for his principles," she said in a Facebook post Friday. "My fondness for him was very personal. When I was vice president, I sought him for political advice. His wisdom, borne from his years as an outstanding public

By Rhaydz B. Barcia - February 2, 2025

DOLE says P200 wage hike would hurt small businesses

Ensure funds are spent wisely, govt workers urged

First lady to represent PH at World Govts Summit

Govt, MILF reach key agreements

Court decides on OFWs' child custody case

Review of Maharlika NGCP deal sought

PH gets TKDL access in deal with India

Group supports sex education rollout

Central Luzon police arrest 5 drug suspects

HEAVIEST BANGUS Judilyn Bautista (second from right) is flanked by representatives of Tateh Aquafeeds as she displays her bangus weighing 1,880 grams that topped the heaviest milkfish contest in Binmaley, Pangasinan’s Sigay Festival on Jan. 30, 2025. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Best 'bangus' crowned at Sigay Festival

John Hay homeowners seek president's help

Bulacan intensifies campaign vs HFMD

South Korea's language museum catches fire

By Agence France-Presse

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India-Pakistan rift driving shift in regional ties

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Peace prospects look desolate in Myanmar

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Thai court lets ex-PM Thaksin travel abroad

IMPACT POINT Emergency service members respond to a plane crash in a neighborhood near Cottman Avenue on Jan. 31, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The plane, a medical transport jet carrying a child patient, crashed after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, damaging several homes and vehicles. Getty Images via AFP

Philadelphia crash 2nd US air disaster in 2025

NO MORE ‘IDENTITY MONTHS’ US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth answers questions while arriving at the Pentagon for the first time since being confirmed on Jan. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. Hegseth answered questions from reporters briefly before entering the Pentagon. Getty Images via AFP

Pentagon says will no longer mark 'identity months'

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Red Cross defends its role in Gaza conflict

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Top Business

I love you veggie much

"Kapag fresh flowers, nalalanta. Iyan (vegetables) after Valentines', pwede pa nilang lutuin iyan, pwede pa nilang kainin." ARE you looking for a healthier and fresh twist to the same old Valentine's Day gifts like a flower bouquet or a box of chocolates? How about gifting your loved one with a bouquet of vegetables? This and other unique gift items like "love baskets" of fruits or eggs have been "specially prepared" at the Department of Agriculture (DA) Kadiwa store in Quezon City for lovers looking for a healthier alternative. Jefferlyn Obillo, a Kadiwa store seller, said

By Stephanie Sevillano - February 2, 2025

MVP Group assures lawful conditions at CJH

Fed's inflation gauge jumps in December

PEZA, SKorea EV assembler sign deal

PCC wary of NTC approval for blocktimers

Rethinking retirement

Sunday Business & It

AI, WiFi 7 to become agents for change

Sunday Business & It

Navigating APAC's data privacy maze

Sunday Business & It

AI to grow faster than cloud computing, robotics

Sunday Business & It

vivo X200 Pro: Ultimate mobile filmmaking experience

Sunday Business & It

Metaverse Filipino worker: A new era of work for Filipinos

Sunday Business & It

AI-native mobile threat management platform

Sunday Business & It

Using technology to avoid workplace negligence, transaction fraud

Johnriel Casimero CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Sports

Casimero asks Pacquiao: Set me up in a fight with Inoue

(UPDATE) SET me up in a fight with Japanese boxing ace Naoya Inoue. This was Filipino boxer Johnriel Casimero's request to compatriot and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Notorious for being outspoken and with his borderline arrogant remarks, Casimero made the request in a Facebook post on Jan. 29. Essentially, Casimero was inserting himself in Arum's controversial take that Inoue, the undefeated and two-weight undisputed champ, has a "more legendary" career than Pacquiao, the world's only eight-division world champ. The picture he used in a post was that of Arum and him being

By Niel Victor C. Masoy - February 2, 2025

Kai Sotto knee surgery successful

Tubu seeks to raise bar higher in coming games

Gilas braces for tight schedule in February

Wemby sizzles as Spurs blast Giannis, Bucks

Cagulangan tops KQ in first KBL clash

Neymar signs 6-month contract for Santos

Straka seizes PGA Pebble Beach lead

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of January 31, 2025

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Stock indices as of January 30, 2025

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Seafarer abandonment highest in 2024 – ITF

The exhibit showcases traditional Chinese art painted in scrolls, umbrellas, and lanterns arranged in an immersive tunnel where the paintings come to life with the help of AI. PHOTOS FROM SM GROUP

SM City Santo Tomas brings back Chan Lim art exhibit

EXCITING PRIZES Sinulog Festival Queen first runner-up Mary Josephine Paaske receives the P20,000 cash prize from BingoPlus. PHOTO FROM BINGOPLUS

BingoPlus joins the fun of Sinulog Festival with enjoyable games, exciting prizes

LRT INAUGURATION President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. inaugurates the Phase 1 Cavite Extension of the Light Rail Transit -1, allowing passengers to travel from Quezon City to Paranaque City. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

Advancing transportation, improving lives

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Embracing auspicious growth and renewal in the Year of the Wood Snake

BEST PUBLIC RELATIONS Erwin Pato (left), SM Investments EVP for Treasury, Finance and Planning, receives the Anvil Award from Norman Agatep, VP for External, Public Relations Society of the Philippines. PHOTO FROM SM INVESTMENTS

Tmt Newswire

SM recognized with 13 Anvils for excellence in public relations

THE SM Group, led by SM Investments Corp. (SM Investments), with SM Foundation, China Banking Corp., and Watsons, earned 13 accolades at the 60th Anvil Awards for excellence in investor relations, financial communications, branding, social good, sustainability and governance. SM Investments won Best Public Relations Program for Investor Relations for its strategic communications supporting its $3 billion Euro Me-dium-Term Notes (EMTN) Program. Recently, SM priced a $500 million drawdown, marking its largest bond issuance since 2014. "The success of our EMTN issuance underscores the

Barkley shifts sights on Super Bowl rematch

LG Electronics, will.i.am transform LG Xboom sound, design

DepEd, Nestlé Philippines promote healthy habits through nutrition education

Mang Inasal launches 'Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines' campaign at Sinulog Festival

Seameo Innotech at 55: A legacy of innovating education and transforming futures

Spend Valentine's Day at The Westin Manila

Dogs of all breeds and sizes come together for Asia's biggest dog show

Baliuag University celebrates 100 years of academic excellence

National Arts Month 2025: Celebrating Filipino passion and artistry

Golf tournament celebrates 75 years of India-Philippines relations on Feb 3

Dexterton launches new e-commerce platform

Maxicare launches LifesavER and LifesavER+

Commission on Higher Education Executive Director Cinderella Benitez-Jaro (center) with Mapua University President and CEO Dodjie Maestrecampo (left) and immediate past president and CEO-now iPeople Inc. Chairman and CEO Reynaldo Vea after her 100th Centennial Lecture on ‘The State of Philippine Higher Education’ hosted at the Intramuros Gymnasium on Jan. 25, 2025. MAPUA UNIVERSITY PHOTOS

Campus Press

Mapua University turns 100

By The Manila Times

De La Salle University is renowned for its academic excellence, groundbreaking research and empowering community engagement. DLSU PHOTO

DLSU tops PH HEIs in 5 subject rankings

The University of the Philippines Diliman-College of Science Innovation Committee under the Science and Society Program spearheads workshop on objectives, goals, strategies and measures for innovation. UPD-CS INNOVATION COMMITTEE PHOTO

UPD-CS spearheads OGSM workshop for innovation

Agribusiness

PhilRice organizing seed growers into coops

By The Manila Times

Plastic bags dumped in the Legazpi City pier. PHOTO BY RHAYDZ BARCIA

Ramping up the fight against plastic waste

The Dagohoy Solar Power Project. PHOTO FROM PRECIOUS COMMUNICATIONS

Solar energy fuels Bohol's ecotourism growth

‘Sosyal Climbers’ follows newlywed couple Ray (Anthony Jennings) and Jessa (Maris Racal) who are mistaken for new residents of a posh neighborhood. NETFLIX PHOTO

Fans express excitement for 'MaThon's' new movie

By Christina Alpad - February 1, 2025

Barbie Forteza in her self-love era

'Squid Game' final season premieres June 27

Sandara Park returns to PH as host of talent survival show

Paddington, Peter Parker and Pearl Pangan

Fil-Austrian to compete in Eurovsion

Family says Gloria Romero's viral 'last will' fake

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New Korean serum line, made for Filipino skin

Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines celebrates 45th anniversary

Reset 2025: a mindset for transformation

Proper dental care critical in pets' first three years

Emilio Mina's celebration at Caruso Ristorante Italiano

The many ways to denim this 2025

Tradition meets modern comfort in Year of the Snake capsule

The Prosperity Yee Sang is more than just a dish, but a delicious tradition to usher unity and abundance among family and friends.

The Sunday Times Magazine

Celebrate new and bountiful beginnings at Conrad Manila

January 26, 2025

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One of Pampanga's culinary delights

Ring in the Lunar New Year with joy and prosperity at Araneta City. PHOTO FROM ARANETA CITY

Chinese New Year events around the city

Ashley Sarmiento PHOTO FROM GMA CORP COMM

From screen to spotlight: Ashley Sarmiento turns 18

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Spabulous Salon & Spa: A Sanctuary where beauty meets relaxation

The Manila Times CSI

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian greets attendees of the embassy’s Chinese New Year celebration. CHINESE EMBASSY PHOTOS

Expats & Diplomats

Chinese Embassy ushers in Year of the Snake celebration in Manila

By Arlo Custodio - January 27, 2025

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of January 31, 2025

Fast Times

Aston Martin reveals new Vantage Roadster

Maritime

Seafarer abandonment highest in 2024 – ITF

By Carmela I. Huelar - January 29, 2025

The remains of homes destroyed by the Palisades Fire are visible on Jan. 16, 2025, in Malibu, California. AP PHOTO / JAE C. HONG, FILE

Build & Design

Lone homes left standing after the fires

By Associated Press - January 28, 2025

Plastic bags dumped in the Legazpi City pier. PHOTO BY RHAYDZ BARCIA

Green Industries

Ramping up the fight against plastic waste

By Cora Llamas - February 1, 2025

Commission on Higher Education Executive Director Cinderella Benitez-Jaro (center) with Mapua University President and CEO Dodjie Maestrecampo (left) and immediate past president and CEO-now iPeople Inc. Chairman and CEO Reynaldo Vea after her 100th Centennial Lecture on ‘The State of Philippine Higher Education’ hosted at the Intramuros Gymnasium on Jan. 25, 2025. MAPUA UNIVERSITY PHOTOS

Campus Press

Mapua University turns 100

By The Manila Times - January 30, 2025

Boardroom Watch

By Moises Cruz - January 24, 2025

Agribusiness

PhilRice organizing seed growers into coops

By The Manila Times - February 2, 2025