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Marcos, Biden, Ishiba vow to boost economic, maritime ties

By Kristina Maralit

HEADLINES: Election period begins | January 13, 2025

HEADLINES: Election period begins | January 13, 2025

Members of the Iglesia ni Cristo assemble at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 13, 2025 for the National Rally for Peace. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

800,000 people converge for Iglesia Ni Cristo peace rally

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

180422_CHAVIT-ALQUINTO Narvacan Ilocos Sur Mayor Chavit Singson, answers questions during the Kapihan ng Samahang Plaridel media forum, held inside the Manila Hotel, on 18 April 2022. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO)

Chavit Singson's name to remain on ballot despite withdrawal from Senate race

By William B. Depasupil

Fuel prices up again this week

By Ed Paolo Salting

800,000 people converge for Iglesia Ni Cristo peace rally

Chavit Singson's name to remain on ballot despite withdrawal from Senate race

Fuel prices up again this week

INC RALLY THUMBNAIL

WATCH: INC members converge for peace rally

Supporters of impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol attend a rally near his residence in Seoul on January 13, 2025. AFP PHOTO

South Korea's Yoon impeachment trial: what could happen?

US President-elect Donald Trump speaks to the press after paying his respects in front of the flag-draped casket at the Lying in State Ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC on January 8, 2025. AFP PHOTO

Iran, European powers to hold nuclear talks ahead of Trump return

A supporter of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks in front of a screen that displays his portrait near his residence in Seoul on January 12, 2025. AFP PHOTO

South Korea's impeached president gets a pay rise

This photo taken on December 9, 2024 shows a fly climbing on a sculpture of US president-elect Donald Trump in a pose evoking the Buddha at artist Hong Jinshi's workshop in Xiamen, in southeastern China's Fujian province. AFP PHOTO

Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha-like Trump statues

Hindu devotees pray before taking a dip at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers on the first day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. AP PHOTO

India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket sits on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 11, 2025. AFP PHOTO

Blue Origin set for first launch of giant New Glenn rocket

Jamie Malonzo PBA PHOTO

Tim Cone glad to have Jamie Malonzo as playoff nears

Kevin Quiambao UAAP PHOTO

Kevin Quiambao sustains ankle injury in KBL debut

Members of the Iglesia ni Cristo assemble at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 13, 2025 for the National Rally for Peace. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Comelec backs INC peace rally; warns grandstanding poll bets

Members of the Iglesia ni Cristo assemble at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 13, 2025 for the National Rally for Peace. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Extensive emergency measures rolled out for INC peace rally

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

LA's wildfires disaster: Another indication of an empire's decline?

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

A loony's finger on the nuclear code?

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Francisco S. Tatad

First Things First

BBM should convene the new NSC now

By Francisco S. Tatad

Craving Chinese food

By Alvin Santos

Today's Front Page

STREET CLEANERS' CALVARY

Uphill battle against misinformation has got even tougher

Anyone can be a victim of gender-based sexual harassment

By Persida Acosta

Tita C. Valderama

Tea Time

More 'poor' Filipinos despite increasing govt 'ayuda'

By Tita C. Valderama

Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Resurgence

Francisco 'Dodong' Nemenzo remembered

By Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Migrant Matters

Reading a muddied crystal ball

By Crispin Aranda

Salvador S. Panelo

Counterpoint

National security should cross political barriers

By Salvador S. Panelo

Joseph Noel M. Estrada

THE LEGAL MIND

Can schools impose discipline on students for misconduct committed off campus?

By Joseph Noel M. Estrada

BUSINESS

Stock indices as of January 13, 2025

SPORTS

Austria heaves sigh of relief after SMB win revives playoff hopes

US President-elect Donald Trump speaks to the press after paying his respects in front of the flag-draped casket at the Lying in State Ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC on January 8, 2025. AFP PHOTO

WORLD

Iran, European powers to hold nuclear talks ahead of Trump return

By Agence France-Presse

epa11550525 Britain's Prince Harry (R) and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend an event with Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez (not pictured) during their visit in Bogota, Colombia, 15 August 2024. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting Colombia as representatives of their Archewell Foundation at the invitation of Vice President Marquez. EPA-EFE/CARLOS ORTEGA

Meghan Markle's Netflix show delayed due to LA fires

By Agence France-Presse

LIFESTYLE

Club Bulakeño holds 'Garden of Time' annual ball

By Becky Garcia

Motorists drive past the Tandang Sora Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project in Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City on Monday, January 13, 2025. A portion of the avenue will be inaccessible to motorists starting today to give way to the construction of the station. It is expected to be completed in 2028. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

January 13, 2025

Ben Cyrus Ellorin, chairperson of think tank Pinoy Aksyon for Governance and the Environment (Pinoy Aksyon) tears a mock ballot with the name of Marikina City Marcy Teodoro during a press conference at the University of the Philippines on Monday, January 13, 2025. The group lauded the Commission on Elections for canceling Teodoro's Certificate of Candidacy and excluding his name from the final list of candidates for the 2025 elections. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

January 13, 2025

Motorists endure heavy traffic along Roxas Boulevard on Monday due to the Rally for Peace organized by the Iglesia Ni Cristo. The road from Quirino Avenue leading to the grandstand was temporarily closed to motorists. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

January 13, 2025

Dozens of jeepney drivers and supporters of the transport group MANIBELA protest outside the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board on Monday, January 13, 2025, to air their concerns on the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program, specifically the proposed 5-year franchise renewal for Public Utility Jeepneys. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

TRANSPORT PROTEST

January 13, 2025

Mayor Allan Deleon of Taytay, Rizal leads the turnover ceremony of additional garbage trucks on Monday, January 13, 2025, that will be used to address growing concerns in garbage collection in residential areas in the municipality. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

NEW GARBAGE TRUCKS

January 13, 2025

PAY IT FORWARD
The Cordillera Golfers Foundation Inc. donates wheelchairs and other medical equipment to 10 rural health units in Abra province through the Abra Medical Society in Baguio City on Dec. 5, 2024. PHOTO BY HARLEY PALANGCHAO

Nation

Inflation, health top concerns of Filipinos – survey

TEMPERING the effects of inflation, followed by staying healthy are the biggest concern of Filipinos, the survey of OCTA Research for the last quarter of 2024 showed. The poll results, released Sunday, found that 56 percent of the 1,200 respondents listed inflation as their most pressing concern. Although still relatively high, OCTA said the figure is a significant drop from the 66 percent in the July to September survey. The high cost of commodities, with food remaining the major pain point, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao, emerged as the biggest challenge at 44 percent. "Concern

By Kristina Maralit - January 13, 2025

Trial for Dengvaxia cases ordered

Marcos sympathizes with victims of US wildfires

LGU heads urged to help in POGO crackdown

PH deploys coast guard ship to counter China patrols

Marcos' virtual meeting with Biden, Ishida reset

Labor group revives call for P150 daily wage hike

Use PhilHealth funds for public health needs – Go

Police boost drive vs illegal SIM cards sale

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. PHOTO: MIKE ALQUINTO

Palace suspends 4 local officials

TOURISM BOOM IN BADIAN One of the attractions why Badian town in Cebu has lured hundreds of thousands of local and international visitors in 2024 is this beautiful Kawasan Falls, which is known for its canyoneering activities. PHOTO BY KAISER JAN FUENTES

Over 494K tourists visit Badian in 2024

Department of Social and Welfare Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian. Photos by John Orven Verdote

More food packs eyed amid Kanlaon's possible eruption

Wanted NPA rebel arrested in Masbate

A supporter of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks in front of a screen that displays his portrait near his residence in Seoul on January 12, 2025. AFP PHOTO

South Korea's impeached president gets a pay rise

By Agence France-Presse

This photo taken on December 9, 2024 shows a fly climbing on a sculpture of US president-elect Donald Trump in a pose evoking the Buddha at artist Hong Jinshi's workshop in Xiamen, in southeastern China's Fujian province. AFP PHOTO

Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha-like Trump statues

Supporters of impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol attend a rally near his residence in Seoul on January 13, 2025. AFP PHOTO

South Korea's Yoon impeachment trial: what could happen?

Hindu devotees pray before taking a dip at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers on the first day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. AP PHOTO

India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket sits on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 11, 2025. AFP PHOTO

Blue Origin set for first launch of giant New Glenn rocket

PRAYERS CAN HELP Christians supporting impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol participate in an outdoor Sunday prayer service near Yoon’s residence in Seoul on Jan. 12, 2025. AFP PHOTO

Suspended Yoon to ignore first hearing

LOCKED UP This undated photograph released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on Jan. 11, 2025, shows an alleged North Korean soldier in a cell at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. AFP PHOTO

2 NKorean soldiers held in Ukraine

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

Top Business

Bargain-hunting seen but strong rally unlikely

BARGAIN-HUNTING could buoy the stock market this week but a significant rally is unlikely ahead of a clearer view of where monetary policy is headed, analysts said. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended Friday at 6,496.32, down 1.6 percent week-on-week and 0.8 percent since the start of the year. The market, Philstocks Financial Inc. research manager Japhet Tantiangco said, again fell below its 10-day exponential moving average and was "seemingly ... having a difficult time holding its ground above this line." Still, "last week's fall gives opportunities for

By Earl John Alfaro - January 13, 2025

Growth seen hitting target in 2025, 2026

DA, DTI working to make rice affordable

NG debt payments rise to P93.7T

Deposit insurance fund 'in good shape,' says PDIC

Employees prefer flexibility, work-life balance in 2025

D&L optimistice about prospects for this year

San Miguel tollway unit earns P7.3B in Jan-Sept

When two become one: Understanding post-merger VAT claims

Foreign Business

'US risks global energy instability with sanctions'

Foreign Business

More firms pulling back on DEI efforts

Foreign Business

TCS sees North America factories spending on tech

Foreign Business

US delays blocking of Nippon Steel merger

Jamie Malonzo PBA PHOTO

Sports

Tim Cone glad to have Jamie Malonzo as playoff nears

MANILA, Philippines — With just three games left on its elimination round schedule, Tim Cone is glad to have an added weapon on the floor with the return of athletic wingman Jamie Malonzo. Out for the last nine months due to a calf injury, the 6-foot-7 Malonzo made a triumphant return on Sunday that saw him contribute right points and three rebounds in 10 minutes as Barangay Ginebra rolled past Blackwater, 86-63. "For Jamie himself, it's been a long, long road for him. We'v watched him from the side seeing him and the work he's done so it's just a culmination of the

By Richard Dy - January 13, 2025

Kevin Quiambao sustains ankle injury in KBL debut

Pacers halt Cavaliers' winning streak, Celtics edge Pelicans

Djokovic, Sinner, Alcaraz headline blockbuster day two at Australian Open

Malonzo returns as Ginebra dumps Blackwater

Marcial back to training amid controversy

SBP, players hopeful for Sotto's speedy recovery

Zheng survives scare to reach AO 2nd round

Spaun shoots 65 to seize Hawaii PGA lead

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of January 13, 2025

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Stock indices as of January 10, 2025

MAGNIFICENT SEVENMAGNIFICENT SEVEN Teresa Pilapil and her team of seven achieve remarkable growth when they opened Lyceum’s Cavite campus. Starting in 2008 with 1,526 enrollees, the Cavite campus now has over 9,000 students. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOSCONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Field of realized dreams

PRESERVED HISTORICAL INTEGRITY The collaborative restoration project of the SM Group preserved Quezon Hall’s original architectural character, maintained its shape and exterior, and ensured the preservation of its historical integrity. PHOTO FROM SMFI

Preserving heritage, empowering futures

The collaborative restoration project of the SM Group preserved the Quezon Hall’s original architectural character, maintained its shape and exterior, and ensured the preservation of its historical integrity. PHOTO FROM SMFI

Preserving heritage, empowering futures

CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SM North EDSA has been operational with a 1.5MWp solar energy system since 2014. PHOTO FROM SM PRIME

A brighter 2025 for Filipinos: SM Prime evolves with renewable energy

Leaders of Megaworld Hotels and resorts (from left) Avinash Menon, Cluster General Manager, Arturo Boncato, Jr., Group General Manager, MHR; Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director, Sonny Alvaro, Cluster General Manager and Cluster General Manager for NCR+ Mario Justo, Jr.

A Year of Wins for PH's Largest Hotel Group

EXCLUSIVE SCREENING The BingoPlus block screening poster of ‘The Kingdom’ is displayed in the cinema. PHOTO FROM BINGOPLUS

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BingoPlus hosts an exclusive block screening of Piolo Pascual's 'The Kingdom'

BINGOPLUS, the comprehensive digital entertainment platform in the country, hosted another exciting movie experience with the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival entry, "The Kingdom," starring BingoPlus male endorser Piolo Pascual on Jan. 9, 2025. "The Kingdom" is set in an alternate reality where the Philippines was never colonized, referred to as the "Kingdom of Kalayaan." Piolo Pascual portrays Sulo, a farmer who is an outcast and harbors a deep resentment toward the royal family, especially the reigning king. BingoPlus brings this exclusive block-screening event to show its

BingoPlus player bags a jackpot prize of P312 million

Start the new year with Our Home

Celebrate Sinulog at SM with 'AweSM' festivities

Education still highest priority in national budget – DBM

CDC starts attracting global investors with Taiwanese firms

Puregold Price Club among PH top-grossing companies

P100 bet at Casino Plus Color Game changes mom's fate

UP alumni association donates piglets to Aurora community

A sweet twist to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf dark toffee, mocha cold brew

'Green Bones' screening at Uptown with First Lady as special guest

Acer expands gaming portfolio with Nitro 5 series laptops

Mocha mousse-inspired shades manicure, pedicure with CND

Mount of Beatitudes Chapel

Expats & Diplomats

A unique opportunity for pilgrimage and tourism in Israel

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US Embassy in PH to host bootcamp for Southeast Asian content creators

David Haldane

Helios provides solar energy to households. PHOTOS FROM WAVEMAKER PARTNERS

Green Industries

VC funds startups that solve climate challenges

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The Clima Act: Companies accountable for climate damage

Cagayan State University (CSU) signs a memorandum of understanding with CHRG Electric Vehicle Technologies Inc., and the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center for EV development and production. PHOTO FROM CSU OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Building an EV base in Cagayan

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Jillian Ward shines spotlight on Ilonggo culture in new series

By Tessa Mauricio-Arriola - January 13, 2025

A new chapter for Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay

Teen beauty queen inspires confidence in youth

Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution after judge dismissed case of fatal 'Rust' set shooting

'Green Bones' succeeds with tight storytelling

Investigative thriller 'Unmasked' preems Jan. 15

'The White Lotus' season 3 debuts Feb. 17

Ilocos Norte Binakol - 2 to 5 common caption: The four other unique weaving styles include Ilocos Norte’s Binakol, Occidental Mindoro’s Ramit, Iloilo’s Hablon, and Antique’s Patadyong

Local airline's new QR flight codes promote traditional weaves

Styles to rise to the occasion

Bing Carrion celebrates birthday, launches 47th book

Six emerging fashion innovators to watch in 2025

100 years of Pitoy Moreno

Penshoppe group names Alice Liu as CEO, Bernie Liu as executive chairman

A most classy New Year

The Sunday Times Magazine

Coffee, creativity and community at Kape Pasinawa

January 12, 2025

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Frozen yogurt chain introduces new indulgent flavors

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Three sustainable habits for a healthier you

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MOA Arena wins 'Venue of the Year'

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Championing the Filipino Film Industry

The Manila Times CSI

Mount of Beatitudes Chapel

Expats & Diplomats

A unique opportunity for pilgrimage and tourism in Israel

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of January 13, 2025

Fast Times

Dodge unveils limited-run Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI

Maritime

IMO chief: Seafarer's safety priority in 2025

By Yashika F. Torib - January 8, 2025

WAVE PROTECTION The wave return feature redirects water back into the bay, providing protection from high waves. PHOTO FROM SM

Build & Design

SM Mall of Asia Complex: A benchmark in resilience and innovation

Helios provides solar energy to households. PHOTOS FROM WAVEMAKER PARTNERS

Green Industries

VC funds startups that solve climate challenges

By Cora Llamas - January 11, 2025

Campus Press

CSU-Aparri launches Tech4Ed Center

By Leander C. Domingo - January 13, 2025

MAGNIFICENT SEVENMAGNIFICENT SEVEN Teresa Pilapil and her team of seven achieve remarkable growth when they opened Lyceum’s Cavite campus. Starting in 2008 with 1,526 enrollees, the Cavite campus now has over 9,000 students. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOSCONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Boardroom Watch

Field of realized dreams

By T. Aviles - January 10, 2025

German Agricultural Scientist Enno Bahrs (center) recently presented this research project at Searca Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. At his left is Searca Director Glenn Gregorio. SEARCA PHOTO

Agribusiness

Project explores alternative cropping

By Leander C. Domingo - January 9, 2025