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Newly installed Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan at a New Year reception for Business Partners of Chinese Enterprises Philippine Association in Taguig City on Jan. 6, 2026. PHOTO BY BENEDICT ABAYGAR, JR.

Chinese envoy calls for dialogue, deeper cooperation as Manila, Beijing enter next phase of ties

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

HEADLINES: Court orders Bong Revilla detained in QC jail | Jan. 21, 2026

HEADLINES: Court orders Bong Revilla detained in QC jail | Jan. 21, 2026

GROUNDED President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspects the P77.1-million flood mitigation structure in Calumpit, Bulacan, after visiting the P96.4-million rehabilitation of the River Protection Structure also in Calumpit on Aug. 15, 2025. The inspection comes after the President himself exposed the irregularities in the government’s P545-billion flood control programs covering 9,855 projects from July 2022 to May 2025. PHOTO BY MARK BALMORES/PPA POOL

DOJ says only 14 of 421 alleged flood control 'ghost projects' confirmed

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

NEW ASSIGNMENT Executive Secretary Ralph Recto (left) administers the oath of office to Gen. Nicolas Torre III as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Dec. 26, 2025. Torre has previously served as chief of the Philippine National Police. PHOTO FROM THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Torre retires from police force after appointment to new post

By Izel Abanilla

TO JAIL Former senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. leaves the Sandiganbayan on Jan. 20, 2026, after posting bail. He was taken to the Quezon City Jail.
PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Court orders Bong Revilla detained in QC jail

By Arlie O. Calalo and Reina C. Tolentino

DOJ says only 14 of 421 alleged flood control 'ghost projects' confirmed

Torre retires from police force after appointment to new post

Court orders Bong Revilla detained in QC jail

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Jan. 21, 2026

ALL-TIME HIGH A man works drying coffee beans during the end of the annual harvest season at Iranita farm in Purilandia municipality, Porciuncula district, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, on July 21, 2025. Brazil’s coffee exports posted a record $15.6 billion in 2025, according to exporters group Cecafe. AFP PHOTO

Brazil coffee exports hit record $15.6 billion in 2025

Chinese unicorn UBTech Robotics signs cooperation deal with Airbus

rigoberto tiglao

The real, seldom-discussed reason for our underdevelopment

ANNUAL GATHERING A man is seen in front of the World Economic Forum sign at the Congress Center on its opening day in the town of Davos, eastern Switzerland, on Jan. 19, 2026. AFP PHOTO

EU leaders take stage in Davos as Trump rocks global order

Aiko Melendez and Onemig Bondoc revisit what could’ve been

Warren Buffett's successor eyes selling off Berkshire Hathaway's 325 million Kraft Heinz shares

Lagac, Dagoon open PPS season with triple-crown feats

Marcos appointee in Customs resigns for 'personal, security reasons'

Swimmers Bejino, Gawilan win golds at Para SEA Games

US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil

Barcelona commuter train crashes, killing 1, days after deadly train collision in Spain

New Mexico judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case

DOJ says only 14 of 421 alleged flood control 'ghost projects' confirmed

Palace, LGUs firm partnership on 2026 development programs

Climate change fuels disasters, but deaths don't add up

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

The real, seldom-discussed reason for our underdevelopment

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Pimentel and higher education

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Francisco S. Tatad

First Things First

By Francisco S. Tatad

Today's Front Page

Our faithless ally

Obesity is a ground for illegal dismissal in an airline company

By Persida Acosta

Marlen V. Ronquillo

A Time to Till

The luckless fate of living dangerously

By Marlen V. Ronquillo

Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Centrist Democracy Political Institute

Trump on a rampage

By Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Land here greener than Greenland

Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.

Postcards From The Future

PH-UAE trade agreement: Lessons learned from Dubai’s growth

By Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.

Unprogrammed funds, programmed malfeasance

By Ingming Aberia

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

NBI takes custody of ex-DPWH execs

One-third of Filipinos want Marcos, Duterte impeached – survey

Marcos awaits ICI report before deciding on its fate

DOJ says Discayas refuse to cooperate

Deputy Speaker Puno files cyberlibel case against Rep. Barzaga

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Cebu City backs DENR probe on landfill tragedy

Surfing continues to shape La Union's magnetism

Ebdane rallies Zambales leaders towards unity

Go sends aid to displaced workers in Tagbilaran

Negros Island launches biggest water treatment facility to tackle shortages in Bacolod

Flames rise from flare stacks at the Amuay refinery in Los Taques, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil

Barcelona commuter train crashes, killing 1, days after deadly train collision in Spain

Climate change fuels disasters, but deaths don't add up

Russian minister visits Cuba as Trump ramps up pressure on Havana

Venezuela moves to boost economy, amid anguish over pace of prisoner release

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks to the press as he arrives at the 2019 annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 4, 2019. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP)

Warren Buffett's successor eyes selling off Berkshire Hathaway's 325 million Kraft Heinz shares

PH balance of payments swings to deficit in 2025

Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight

From intentions to actions: Building resolutions that last

Peso touches P59.5:$1; stocks fall for third day

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Lagac, Dagoon open PPS season with triple-crown feats

Swimmers Bejino, Gawilan win golds at Para SEA Games

LeBron James' All-Star streak over as starters named

San Miguel aims for 31st championship against TNT

Phoenix taps Charles Tiu as head coach

Former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla leaves the Sandiganbayan after posting bail on January 20,2026. He was taken to the Quezon City Jail in Payatas. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

BONG REVILLA SURRENDERS

January 20, 2026

Arjay Domasig and Juanito Mendoza of the Department of Public Works and Highways Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office arrive at the Sandiganbayan on January 20, 2026. The two are co-accused of former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. in a malversation case. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

REVILLA CO-ACCUSED

January 20, 2026

Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Imee Marcos hold a press briefing in Pasay City on January 20, 2026 to discuss the Blue Ribbon Committee investigations. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

MARCOLETA, IMEE PRESS BRIEFING

January 20, 2026

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and MMDA Chairman Don Artes led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Senior Citizens Park and Pet Park in Pandacan Manila. With them are Vice Mayor Chi Atienza and Budget and Management Undersecretary Goddess Hope Libiran. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

SENIOR CITIZENS AND PET PARK

January 20, 2026

Members of youth groups hold a protest in front of the Commission on Elections to condemn attempts to disqualify the Kabataan Party-list. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

KABATAAN PARTY-LIST SUPPORT

January 20, 2026

WORLD’S LARGEST FREE TRADE PORT Hainan FTP, the world’s largest free trade port by area,
launched on Dec. 18, 2025, allows freer entry of overseas goods, expanding zero-tariff coverage and more business-friendly measures,
unlocking opportunities for deepening economic cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. IMAGE
FROM CHINA GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK

Special Features

Hainan FTP unlocks more trade potential for China-Asean economic cooperation

Infrastructure that strengthens PH tourism

TIEZA continues to deliver excellent service as top performing GOCC

Governance that delivers is governance that matters

PRA ranks 5th among top-performing GOCCs of CY 2024

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RCBC Pulz offers ‘Lucky Eight’ features and more this Q1 2026

DigiPlus teams up with Manny Pacquiao to launch co-branded digital games

HFGC 2026 Manila Tour draws massive crowd in Luneta, declares freedom found in Jesus

FC Barcelona, 1xBet: successful partnership proven by time

InLife Benefits launches new brand, offers comprehensive employee benefits solutions

Director and actor Timothy Busfield appears at a hearing in the Second District Judicial Court at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AJ Skuy for Fox News Digital Pool Photo via AP)

New Mexico judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case

Alden Richards finds deeper rhythm in dance and hosting

Love and fatherhood drive action-comedy ‘Batang Paco’

Brendan Fraser explores connection and belonging in ‘Rental Family’

Willie Revillame returns with 'Wilyonaryo'

Vitality is not just physical — it is emotional and social. Connecting with people can significantly raise energy levels. TMT FILE PHOTO

Life-changing wellness tips

What a party for seniors reveals about aging

Stars join charity run for healthcare causes

Yoga studio shifts to ‘sustainable movement’

Giorgio Armani launches new era with iridescent colors and a star-studded front row

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The Sunday Times

From child star to changemaker

Foodies show love for Filipino food

Here’s why hiking in Hong Kong is gaining attention among travelers

Milk, but make it dessert

Celebrating 25 years of transforming Filipino learning

During the two-day visit, Kobayashi’s delegation toured the Philippine Coast Guard and the Metro Manila Subway Project, one of the country’s flagship infrastructure initiatives supported by Japan.

Expats & Diplomats

Japan policy leader visits Philippines, reaffirms security and economic cooperation

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of January 20, 2026

The GR Yaris Morizo Edition is developed as a driver-focused homologation special.

Fast Times

GR Yaris MORIZO RR revealed: Nürburgring-Tuned, 100 Units for Japan

By Fast Times Team - January 20, 2026

South Luzon Container Terminal is set to become one of the country’s biggest container hubs for Calabarzon. PHOTO FROM ICTSI

Maritime

South Luzon terminal seen to boost trade

By The Manila Times - January 21, 2026

A detail of the griffins that decorate the newly restored underground House of Griffins, dated between the II and I century BC. AP PHOTOS/ANDREW MEDICHINI

Build & Design

Explore Ancient Rome virtually: House of the Griffins opens to public

By Associated Press - January 20, 2026

United States President Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2026. PHOTO BY EVAN VUCCI VIA AP

Green Industries

Trump’s withdrawal from climate groups sets back climate action

By Ludwig Federigan - January 17, 2026

Karen Ann Santos: 'All I knew then was that I had to do something. Because if I didn’t, it would haunt me forever.' PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK

Campus Press

Defying logic, becoming a lawyer

By Karen Ann P. Sayson - January 15, 2026

Aron Shaviv
Chief Executive Officer
Vantage Influence

Boardroom Watch

A Savvy way into politics

By Khrystyn Andaya - January 16, 2026

A study published in the Agriculture and Development Notes reveals uneven gains from the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement. SEARCA PHOTO

Agribusiness

Asean-China FTA delivers uneven results for agriculture trade: Vietnam wins the most

By Leander C. Domingo - January 15, 2026