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Marcos declares period of National Mourning over Pope Francis passing

By Kristina Maralit

HEADLINES: P20 rice program begins next week | April 24, 2025

HEADLINES: P20 rice program begins next week | April 24, 2025

P20 rice program begins next week

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes and Catherine S. Valente

Former president Rodrigo Duterte attends the House of Representatives Committees on Dangerous Drugs, Public Order & Safety, Human Rights and Public Accounts Joint Committee Meeting on Nov. 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Duterte counsel blasts victims' lawyers over use of ID

Leaked paper lays out poll attack plan

By Red Mendoza , Kaiser Jan Fuentes and Catherine S. Valente

P20 rice program begins next week

Duterte counsel blasts victims' lawyers over use of ID

Leaked paper lays out poll attack plan

PCSO Lotto Results | April 23, 2025

Japeth Aguilar (left) PBA PHOTO

Aguilar sparkles as Ginebra off to flying start, routs Terrafirma

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No winner in Grand, Megalotto draws for April 23

Department of Education (DepEd)

Task force to protect teachers deputized during polls

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte holds a press conference at her office in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 07 February 2025. The Congress House of Representatives impeached Duterte on 05 February through a complaint filed by 215 legislators leading to orders transmitting articles of impeachment to the Philippine Senate. Duterte has been accused of corruption and mismanagement of public funds through her office as Vice-President and her previous term as Secretary of Education. EPA-EFE/ROLEX DELA PENA

Duterte loyalists fume over Sara endorsement of Marcos, Villar

NLEX’s Kevin Alas (7) and TNT’s Poy Erram PBA PHOTO

NLEX hands grand slam-seeking TNT rough debut

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks at the 123rd founding anniversary of the Bureau of Customs at the Philippine International Convention Center on Feb. 7, 2025. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Pampanga leaders endorse Alyansa slate

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Indian firm to deliver more missiles to PH

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WATCH: Tour of Luzon starts wheeling

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WATCH: UST heads to final four of UAAP 87 women's volleyball

Singer Alynna Velasquez visits Hajji Alejandro’s star at the Eastwood City Walk of Fame, where she offered flowers in his memory. PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/ALYNNAV

Alynna Velasquez mourns Hajji Alejandro from afar

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

Regulating surveys to restore trust in democratic numbers

By Antonio Contreras

Observer

Not only chief magistrate but commander in chief, chief administrator, chief diplomat and chief legislator

By Yen Makabenta

Remoto Control

Combating hunger in the Philippines

By Danton Remoto

Rough Trade

Not pedestrian-friendly

Today's Front Page

TESLA IN TROUBLE

Remittances at risk

Transfer of rights over awarded NHA lots through hereditary succession

By Persida Acosta

Jeremiah Belgica

My Law.IQ

Family-centric nation-building: A global and national emergency

By Jeremiah Belgica

HARVARD VERITAS

Bam Aquino: Performance over pedigree

US unilateral tariffs and the challenge of good governance

Herminia Jacinto

Insurance Insights

Gateway to an exciting career in insurance

By Herminia Jacinto

Girl from Marawi

Overseas voting must be protected

By Samira Gutoc

BUSINESS

PH now seen growing just 5.0%

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

ALL SET Cyclists from Team Excellent Noodles ride past the historic Parroquia de San Agustin, also known as Paoay Church, in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, during their final practice session ahead of the Tour of Luzon, which kicks off on April 23, 2025. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO

SPORTS

Tour of Luzon kicks off in Paoay

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

HELP NEEDED Paramedics and police bring an injured tourist to a hospital in the city of Anantnag, south of the city of Srinagar in the disputed Kashmir region, on April 22, 2025. AFP PHOTO

WORLD

Manhunt on after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir

By Agence France-Presse

Remembering the original 'Kilabot' Hajji Alejandro

By Iza Iglesias

LIFESTYLE

By Cory Quirino

The Senate panel on maritime and admiralty zones presents the actual submersible drones and a buoy found by Filipino fishermen off the Philippine coast at a public hearing presided by Sen. Francis Tolentino as chairman on April 23, 2025. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Navy spokesman for the West Philippine Sea, discussed the undersea drones that were set up to collect data in different parts of the country. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

April 23, 2025

After more than two decades, the 'Tour of Luzon,' themed 'The Great Revival,' kicks off in front of the historic San Agustin Church of Paoay, Ilocos Norte on April 23, 2025, with the presentation of 17 teams set to hit the road on April 24. A tribute was also given to the late Alberto 'Bert' Lina, a well-known supporter of Philippine cycling. The ceremony was highlighted by a performance from the Samiweng Singers, a local group from Ilocos Norte. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

April 23, 2025

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia answers questions from former senator Joey Lina during the weekly Kapihan Media forum in Manila on April 23, 2025. Chairman Garcia discussed Comelec's preparations and challenges for the May 12 midterm elections. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Q&A WITH COMELEC CHIEF

April 23, 2025

Fire razes about 500 houses in a village in Tondo, Manila in the early morning of April 23, 2025. According to authorities, about 1,500 families were affected by the blaze that reached Task Force Charlie. No casualties were reported. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS

April 23, 2025

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon with Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II, Transport chief, holds a press conference at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Quezon City on April 23, 2025 regarding the suspension of 671 public utility drivers for offenses committed over the Holy Week. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

FOR THEIR PENANCE

April 23, 2025

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Nation

Duterte, VP Sara disagree on bets

(UPDATE) FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte has endorsed two former military men for the Senate race alongside his "Dutert-10" candidates, in contrast to his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, who backed Sen. Imee Marcos and Rep. Camille Villar. Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte, who visited his father at Scheveningen Prison where he is detained pending trial for crimes against humanity, said the former president endorsed former senator Gregorio Honasan and retired Marine colonel Ariel Querubin as his last two candidates for the Senate alongside his "Dutert-10" candidates. "He is urging all

By Red Mendoza and Catherine S. Valente - April 24, 2025

First couple to attend pope's funeral in Rome

Yolanda victims recall day Francis brought hope

Pag-IBIG offers cash prizes to MPL borrowers

TMT forum on MSMEs, start-ups opens today

Improvement of Russia, PH trade relations sought

Japan's Ishiba to visit PH

Apostolic Nuncio pays homage to Pope Francis

DOTr cracks whip on reckless drivers

Philippine Statistics Authority

CVisayas fastest-growing regional economy in PH

Commission on Elections. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Gov, 8 others summoned over campaign violations

Mindoro inflation rate in March eases

ELECTION DUTIES Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) director BGen. Andre Dizon shakes hands with a police officer during the send-off ceremony at the PRO-5 Grandstand, Camp BGen Simeon A. Ola, on April 22, 2025. Some 100 police personnel were deployed to Masbate province for the upcoming elections. PHOTO COURTESY OF BGEN. DIZON FACEBOOK PAGE

Comelec, PNP in Bicol inspect ACMs

PEP TALK Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks to supporters of his People’s Action Party following his nomination on April 23, 2025, ahead of the country’s general election on May 3. AFP PHOTO

Election campaign begins in Singapore in test to PM

By Agence France-Presse

FAB FELINES Six-week-old snow leopard cubs play in their enclosure at a zoo in Servion municipality, western Switzerland, on July 21, 2022. EPA FILE PHOTO

Nepal has nearly 400 snow leopards – poll

EARLY START Dan Isomura looks at an abstract artwork by 21-month-old artist ‘Thumbelina’ at his art gallery in the Shinjuku district of Japan’s capital Tokyo on April 8, 2025. AFP PHOTO

Tokyo's newest art star: 1-year-old 'Thumbelina'

GONE TOO SOON Palestinians carry the shrouded bodies of relatives killed in an Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter during their funeral near the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, on April 23, 2025. AFP PHOTO

17 slain in new Israeli strikes on Gaza

OVERNIGHT ASSAULT Firefighters try to extinguish a fire following a drone attack in the city of Poltava, central Ukraine, on April 22, 2025. PHOTO FROM UKRAINE’S STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE VIA AFP

UK hosts Ukraine talks as Easter truce breaks

'Significant' WHO layoffs loom amid funding cuts

PRAYING FOR PONTIFF Italian President Sergio Mattarella (left) and his daughter Laura (right) pay their respects to the body of Pope Francis at the chapel of Casa Santa Marta inside the Vatican on April 22, 2025. VATICAN MEDIA PHOTO VIA EPA

Embalming, makeup: Pope's body prepared for lying in state

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Top Business

China says 'door open' to trade talks with US

BEIJING — China said on Wednesday the door was "wide open" for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President Donald Trump signaled the possibility of a "substantial" lowering of tariffs on Beijing. Bringing further relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive trade policies, Trump also said on Tuesday he had no intention of firing US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has imposed additional tariffs of 145 percent on many products from China. These include duties initially imposed over China's alleged role in the

By Agence France-Presse - April 24, 2025

IMF tags Trump tariffs as it cuts global outlook

Peso posts strongest close since October; PSEi also gains

Shipping group seeks court order vs Marina

ACEN eyeing P30-B stock rights offering

Holcim Philippines Inc. announces annual stockholders' meeting

PAL appoints Briton Nuttal as president

Public-private synergy: The key to infrastructure transformation

The grit behind every sale

Situs of local franchise tax

Foreign Business

Intel to cut over 20% of workforce

Foreign Business

OpenAI interested in buying Google's Chrome – executive

Foreign Business

Vietnam seeks more FTAs

Creamline’s Jema Galanza. AVC PHOTO

Sports

Creamline, PLDT gun for AVC semis spots

Here comes the tough part. After finishing second in their respective pools, PLDT and Creamline now face daunting tasks in the quarterfinals of the 2025 AVC Women's Champions League at the PhilSports Arena. It's win-or-go-home as both squads square off against the top seeds of the opposite groups on Thursday. The knockout stage kicks off at 4 p.m. with the High Speed Hitters, who placed second in Pool D, battling Pool A top seed Zhetysu VC of Kazakhstan and the Cool Smashers, who placed second in Pool A, clashing with the undefeated Nakhon Ratchasima QminC from Thailand, the

By The Manila Times - April 24, 2025

Eala praises Swiatek ahead of Madrid rematch

PBA holds more out-of-town games

Pacers top Bucks in Lillard's return

Ronaldo hunts Asian Champions League glory

Naomi Osaka out of Madrid Open

Korda chases 1st win of season

PSG draws with Nantes to stay clean in Ligue 1

Aguilar sparkles as Ginebra off to flying start, routs Terrafirma

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of April 23, 2025

Maiden call of the MSC Annick at AGCT. PHOTO BY ICTSI

AGCT welcomes MSC, ups Far East links

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PH shipping braces for Trump tariff impact

PROTECTING EARTH Every April 22, the world joins hands to stand up for the environment on Earth Day. The annual celebration is observed globally and celebrated through initiatives such as tree-planting, coastal cleanups and many other environmental efforts. PHOTO BY NOAH BUSCHER FROM UNSPLASH

Earth Day 2025 revolves around 'Our Power, Our Planet' theme

STEPPING UP SM Bataan employees volunteer during the International Coastal Cleanup, working together to help protect our oceans. PHOTO FROM SM

7 ways SM Supermalls is making Every Day, Earth Day

With the MOA Sky walkway, SM Mall of Asia harnesses solar energy to deliver a combined 3MW of power —enough to run 1,000 escalators a day or power 1,800 homes for a month. PHOTO FROM SM

SM Prime: Powering a sustainable future

THE GUIDE Check out our list of the best instant withdrawal casinos and explore sites with the fastest payouts, low fees, and most comfortable banking. IMAGE FROM ARTEMIS MARKETING

Instant withdrawal casinos 2025 – Where to get fastest payouts

Cocopea

Tmt Newswire

Cocopea presents 2025 Education Agenda at 'Elected' forum

THE Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (Cocopea) presents its 2025 Education Agenda at "Elected: An Electoral Forum on Education for Change," hosted at the Tugade Auditorium, San Beda College Alabang. This forum brings together private educational institutions' administrators, teachers, students, and partners to engage in meaningful dialogue with aspiring government leaders on the future of Philippine education. Cocopea Chairman Karel San Juan introduces the 2025 Education Agenda as a proactive and urgent policy framework addressing access,

Institutionalizing women, peace, security in Mindanao

The ultimate indulgence returns: Kenny Rogers' Truffle Roast is back

The Cherry SB2 Camera: Enjoy the sun with peace of mind

Philippines strengthens dive tourism ties at Kuspo 2025

Uniqlo reimagines life wear shopping in BGC

UA&P launches CORE Cebu, formalizes partnership with CLI

Pretzels & Cinnamon first franchise

TECNO launches CAMON 40 Series with Sarah G

Yondu achieves prestigious TMMi Level 3 certification, elevating software quality standards

Retail Associates champions cloud transformation for Philippine businesses with strategic SaaS event

Pre-order the vivo V50 Lite until April 25 to enjoy exclusive perks

Job fair alert: Big opportunities coming to Quezon City

Campus Press

'Stay calm, give it your best shot'

By Pocholo Concepcion

As shifting industry demands and technological innovations transform job markets, Mapúa’s quick, focused programs can boost careers and future-readiness. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Mapúa's microcredential programs include cybersecurity and AI

The restoration project adhered to the guidelines set by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines to ensure structural and cultural integrity. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

SM restores West Visayas U's Quezon Hall

Agribusiness

'Mutant' rice strain developed

By The Manila Times

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BFAR assists Bicol hog raisers shift to hito farming

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P144-M FMR subproject approved for Cagayan town

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Gabri Panlilio embraces vulnerability in new music video

By Mark Bonifacio - April 24, 2025

Noel Cabangon sings songs of hope

Alynna Velasquez mourns Hajji Alejandro from afar

A fitting farewell to the one and only Superstar

Lee Minho returns to Manila for epic 'Minhoverse' fan meet

Mommy Min defends daughter Kathryn Bernardo

Multimedia giants collaborate on revenge drama 'Beauty Empire'

Cyd Montebon, TCL Philippines deputy director of sales, and Wesley Yang, deputy director of retail

TCL marks 25 years in PH with cutting-edge innovations, vision for the future

Turn Easter sweets into fun games

Egg hunts, treats and more around the metro

Women leaders take center stage at The Manila Times Forum

Mackerel recipe ideas for a nutritious Good Friday meal

'Mother Teresa & Me' and the silence between faith and doubt

Montemaria Shrine opens arms to pilgrims

The Sunday Times Magazine

Still just Jesus

April 20, 2025

Italian indulgence, Filipino flair

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Grill culture meets global brand as Weber debuts in the Philippines

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A jungle of fun and Easter adventure at Araneta City

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Father Angelo Caparros praises God through music

The Manila Times CSI

Deputy Head of Mission Tim Fürst

Expats & Diplomats

Swiss Embassy shares 2025 priorities at press gathering

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of April 23, 2025

Fast Times

The Panigale V4 Lamborghini

Maiden call of the MSC Annick at AGCT. PHOTO BY ICTSI

Maritime

AGCT welcomes MSC, ups Far East links

By Genivi Verdejo - April 23, 2025

High-rise buildings in Makati and Mandaluyong. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

Build & Design

LPC: Residential market shows moderate recovery

By The Manila Times - April 22, 2025

A group of environmentalists from the Save Arroceros Movement visited the forest park in Metro Manila on Nov. 12, 2021. PHOTO BY JOHN RYAN BALDEMOR

Green Industries

Turning trees into carbon credits for climate action

By Jennifer Laude-Salcedo - April 19, 2025

Campus Press

'Stay calm, give it your best shot'

By Pocholo Concepcion - April 24, 2025

Boardroom Watch

Dee, constructing is future-proofing

By Susan Claire Agbayani - April 18, 2025

Agribusiness

'Mutant' rice strain developed

By The Manila Times - April 24, 2025