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Senate to convene impeachment court next month

By Agence France-Presse

HEADLINES: Bersamin, economic team spared 'purge' | May 24, 2025

HEADLINES: Bersamin, economic team spared 'purge' | May 24, 2025

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin

Bersamin, economic team spared 'purge'

By Catherine S. Valente , Franco Jose C. Baroña and Aric John Sy Cua

Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Marcos urged to expand resignation call to heads of graft-ridden agencies

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Cabinet officials resign

By Catherine S. Valente , Kristina Maralit , Bernadette E. Tamayo and Franco Jose C. Baroña

Bersamin, economic team spared 'purge'

Marcos urged to expand resignation call to heads of graft-ridden agencies

Cabinet officials resign

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | May 24, 2025

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No winner in Ultra, Megalotto draws for May 23

PCW-ERMELITA VALDEAVILLA

Women commission chief Valdeavilla submits courtesy resignation

Department of Foreign Affairs

DFA sets up 10-day 'ease of doing business' lane at Aseana office

The iconic 2330 Roxas Boulevard, home to the Department of Foreign Affairs, will undergo rehabilitation to preserve its iconic brutalist architectural style. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DFA

Consulate keeps contact with detained Filipino in Washington

Japeth Aguilar of Ginebra dunks the ball. PBA PHOTO

Aguilar lifts Ginebra past Blackwater

BIAS

WATCH: Duterte Youth Party-list decries Comelec's lack of 'equal treatment'

Anthony Semerad of NLEX get a clear path to the basket during their game against Converge in the PBA Philippine Cup on May 23, 2025 at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. PBA PHOTO

NLEX escapes with 88-83 win vs Converge

US President Donald Trump speaks during a MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) Commission Event in the White House in Washington, DC, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

Trump tells UK to drill oil, stop building wind turbines

(FILES) People walk through Harvard Yard on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on April 15, 2025. US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday revoked Harvard's right to enroll foreign students -- more than a quarter of its annual enrollment -- in a major escalation of the president's fight with one of the world's most storied universities. Trump is furious at Harvard -- which has produced 162 Nobel prize winners -- for rejecting his demand that it submit to oversight on admissions and hiring over his claims that it is a hotbed of anti-Semitism and "woke" liberal ideology. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP)

Dismayed Chinese students ponder prospects after Trump Harvard ban

WHOS IN,OUT

WATCH: Palace announces some changes in Cabinet

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

Symbolism over substance: What the Cabinet mass courtesy resignations really mean

By Antonio Contreras

Remoto Control

Fighting fake news

By Danton Remoto

Al Vitangcol III

All Insight

ANIM-CLCNT raises 'disturbing' election observations

By Al Vitangcol III

Jaime J. Yambao

Ambassadors' Corner

Who's afraid of Donald Trump

By Jaime J. Yambao

Today's Front Page

PROMISE FULFILLED

Cabinet shake-up: Performative stunt or real reform?

Is it against Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability for lawyer to borrow money from client?

By Persida Acosta

Mauro Gia Samonte

My Say

Timeline of US war gambit that went pfft

By Mauro Gia Samonte

Anna Malindog-Uy

Headsight

The arena awaits, let the bloodbath begin: Impeachment trial and the battle for 2028

By Anna Malindog-Uy

By Alvin Santos

Desmond Lachman

The IMF is missing in action

By Desmond Lachman

Trump's Golden Dome plan could launch new era of weapons in space

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Photos by Yummie Dingding / PPA POOL

BUSINESS

Economic team to push for 'more prosperous' PH

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

Thea Gagate FILE PHOTO

SPORTS

Gagate wins PVL Rookie of the Year award

By The Manila Times

LOT ON HIS MIND Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus pauses before addressing the Bay of Bengal Conversation in the capital Dhaka on Nov. 16, 2024. EPA FILE PHOTO

WORLD

Bangladesh's Yunus threatens to resign

By Reuters and Agence France-Presse

From birthday to breakthrough

By Tessa Mauricio-Arriola

LIFESTYLE

Furne One showcases bridal fashion in 'Weddings by Crimson' Cebu launch

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GRAND PROCESSION

May 23, 2025

SERIOUS SURVEILLANCE
Different kinds and models of closed-circuit television (CCTV) are seen along EDSA on May 23, 2025. The implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) will resume on Monday, May 26, according to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

SERIOUS SURVEILLANCE

May 23, 2025

Senator-elect Erwin Tulfo takes his oath before Manila District 3 Chairman Johnny Dela Cruz on May 23, 2025. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

May 23, 2025

Comelec Chairman George Garcia leads the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the National Youth Commission, Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) and other stakeholders for the KAISA project for the 2025 Barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth) elections this December 2025. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

May 23, 2025

Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss leads the celebration of the 77th Independence Day of Israel in Makati City on May 22, 2025. First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, business tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan, Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Charles John Brown, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Jesus Domingo of the Office of Civilian Security and Consular Affairs and other members of the diplomatic corps attended the event. PHOTOS BY BENEDICT ABAYGAR, JR.

77 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

May 23, 2025

This screengrab photo released by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) taken on May 21, 2025 and released on May 22, 2025 shows a China Coast Guard (lower L) ship deploying a water cannon at a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship (lower R) near Sandy Cay reef in the disputed South China Sea. The Philippines fisheries bureau accused the China Coast Guard on May 22 of firing water cannon and sideswiping a Filipino government vessel while it collected sand for a research project. (Photo by Handout / Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) / AFP)

Nation

PH slams China's 'aggressive interference' at Sandy Cay

(UPDATE) THE Philippines on Friday expressed grave concern over the recent "aggressive actions and unlawful interference" of the China Coast Guard (CCG) against Philippine civilian vessels on a routine scientific research mission in the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, the National Maritime Council (NMC) said it was "deeply regrettable" that the Philippines' lawful and routine maritime operations were met with "coercive actions, unsafe conduct and blatant disinformation by Chinese maritime forces." The NMC said that last Wednesday, the BRP Datu Sanday and BRP Datu Pagbuaya of the

By Catherine S. Valente and Javier Joe Ismael - May 24, 2025

Imee considers vying for Senate presidency

Families of tollway crash victims sue bus firm

Alice Guo charged with money laundering

Party-list dodges disqualification

Fuel price movements seen mixed next week

UP Manila chancellor given honorary award

1K delegates to attend Asean skills competition in Manila

DOST to expand international collaboration on tropical medicine

ALL SIGNED Governor-elect Pamela 'Pam' Baricuatro signs official documents following her oath-taking ceremony at the Cebu City Sports Club on May 22, 2025. Behind her is her partner, strategist Dr. Brian To. PHOTO BY KAISER JAN FUENTES

New Cebu governor takes oath

Guimaras to empower youth sector

Suspended Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama. FILE PHOTO BY RUY MARTINEZ

Rama files election protest

Man dead in Baguio City parking accident

This picture taken on May 13, 2025 released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on May 14, 2025 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) inspecting the comprehensive tactical training of the special operations division of the Korean People's Army and training competition between tank divisions at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP) / South Korea OUT / SOUTH KOREA OUT / SOUTH KOREA OUT / ---EDITORS NOTE--- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/KCNA VIA KNS" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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NKorea starts probe into warship mishap

By Agence France-Presse

PICK UP THE PIECES Volunteers help out locals to clear flood-damaged goods from their shops along the banks of the Manning River in the city of Taree, New South Wales, eastern Australia, on May 23, 2025. AFP PHOTO

Flood victims face damage after Australia deluge

TALKING NUCLEAR An Iranian woman walks past an anti-American mural depicting Iran and the United States at a negotiation table near the former US Embassy in Iran’s capital Tehran on May 22, 2025. EPA PHOTO

Iran, US to hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome

DAMAGED DWELLING Residents search for valuables from the rubble of their homes, damaged by a 5.7-magnitude earthquake, at Betungan village, Bengkulu province, western Indonesia, on May 23, 2025. AFP PHOTO

Quake jolts west Indonesia, damages over 100 homes

ASSAULT VS ACADEME Demonstrators with signs stand around the John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard following a rally against President Donald Trump’s attacks on Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on April 17, 2025. AFP FILE PHOTO

Harvard told: No more foreign students

REMEMBERING THEM People gather to light candles in a makeshift memorial honoring Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, who were killed as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., during a candlelight vigil outside of the White House on May 22, 2025. AP PHOTO

Embassy couple's alleged killer charged with murder

TOGETHER FOREVER This picture from the official Facebook account of the Embassy of Israel to the United States of America shows an undated image of Israeli embassy employees Yaron Lischinsky (right) and Sarah Lynn Milgrim at an undefined location. PHOTO FROM THE ISRAELI EMBASSY IN THE US VIA AFP

Israeli embassy staffers had planned to tie the knot

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Top Business

Asean leaders to show concern over US tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR — Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region, according to a draft statement seen by AFP. Trump's tariffs has roiled global markets and upended international commerce, and left leaders from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) bloc scrambling for ways to limit the fallout on their trade-dependent economies. The bloc is also caught between the trade battle

By Agence France-Presse - May 24, 2025

Remolona: Two more rate cuts likely this year

G7 glosses over tariffs, vows to cut imbalances

Peso highest in nearly two years

Sugarcane pest infestation spreads

Foreign Business

BPI shortens Sinag offer following strong demand

AC Health partners with Becton Dickinson

Central Azucarera profit drops due to weak sales

Shell Indonesia to transfer gas station business to JV

Becoming who you were meant to be

Revise transportation priorities

Foreign Business

Japan auto suppliers face pressure from US tariffs

Foreign Business

Google faces probe over Character.AI deal

ALL SET Palarong Pambansa 2025 secretary general Malcolm Garma (second from right) answers a question from the media during the press conference for the annual games for elementary and secondary students on May 23, 2025, at the Schools Division Office of Ilocos Norte in Laoag City. Also in the photo are (from left) Ilocos Norte sports consultant Faivo Bartolome, sports development officer Helen Rose Domingo and Schools Division Superintendent Donato Balderas Jr. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO

Sports

Palarong Pambansa unwraps in Laoag City

LAOAG City, Ilocos Norte — The 65th edition of the Palarong Pambansa comes off the wraps on Saturday with the parade of athletes commencing at the provincial capitol at 5 p.m. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to grace the grand opening ceremony at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium (FEMMS) here in his home town. The best elementary and secondary student-athletes from 18 regions as well as the National Academy of Sports and the Philippine Schools Overseas will compete for pride and glory. As of yesterday (Friday), a total of 15,675 delegates including coaches and

By Niel Victor C. Masoy - May 24, 2025

Magnolia, NorthPort collide in Ilocos Sur

Pagdanganan shares lead at LPGA Mexico

Thunder beat Timberwolves again

Birthday boy Djokovic gets back at Arnaldi

Pak grabs lead as Scheffler trails by 5

Yankees blank Rangers

Aguilar lifts Ginebra past Blackwater

Boardroom Watch

Living life to the fullest

By Vina Medenilla

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Stock indices as of May 22, 2025

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Stock indices as of May 21, 2025

BOOK DRIVE COLLABORATION (From left) SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin, National Library of the Philippines Director Cesar Gilbert Adriano, Book Nook Pioneer Shereen Sy, and National Library of the Philippines Assistant Director Edgardo Quiros. PHOTO FROM SM

Turning pages, changing lives: SM Book Nook and National Library of the Philippines unite for nationwide book donation drive at SM Supermalls

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Beyond borders: A diplomat who made the Philippines his home

PRAYERS FOR ISRAEL Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss leads the observance of Memorial Day, or Yom HaZikaron, in the Philippines, remembering the fallen heroes and victims of terrorism. This year, Israel observes Independence Day with a heavy heart as it continuously seeks peace, freedom and protection. PHOTO FROM THE EMBASSY OF ISRAEL IN THE PHILIPPINES FACEBOOK PAGE

Modest 2025 celebrations

UNITED IN FAITH More than 3,000 individuals from different religious organizations gather to honor the victims of the October 7 Hamas attack and to unite in prayer for the safe return of hostages. Ambassador Ilan Fluss and Deputy Ambassador Ester Buzgan emphasize the shared values of justice, compassion and the sanctity of life that reinforce the deep bond between Israel and the Philippines. In unity, Israelis and Filipinos stand firm in the pursuit of truth, peace and lasting hope for a better future. PHOTO FROM THE EMBASSY OF ISRAEL IN THE PHILIPPINES

Bridging nations and people

RETAIL GAME CHANGERS The PRA commits to ensure partners experience the best of both worlds at the 31st NRCE: Maximum visibility within the local market and access to a global network of professionals. PHOTO FROM NRCE FACEBOOK PAGE

Tmt Newswire

Unveiling game-changing opportunities for growth at the 31st NRCE

THE Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), the country's pulse and voice of the retail industry, remains steadfast in its mission and dedication to delivering exceptional programs and projects that provide companies and brands with invaluable opportunities to showcase their expertise and expand their reach. It continuously builds dynamic platforms that empower businesses to thrive and elevate their offerings. PRA President Roberto Claudio, who's also the chairman emeritus of Quorum Holdings Corp. (Toby's Sports), says: "As we gear up for the 31st edition of the National

Showcasing the colors of handwoven fabrics at Habi Fiesta!

MGEN champions renewable push at Solar & Storage Live PH 2025

DBM, UP, DPWH to improve monitoring of big-ticket projects

Filinvest Group celebrates wins at prestigious Property Awards

50 years of bringing holistic health to the indigent

Hotel Okura Manila presents Thai Food Festival at Yawaragi

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf marks 22 years #WithLoveCBTL

American Standard celebrates 150 years of innovation

Concentrix powers Filipinnovation 2025

Comm&Sense, PhilCare CEO Jaeger Tanco bags two trophies at top Asia-wide business awards

SM Foundation wins recognitions for public service communications

Mitsubishi Motors PH supports Filipino talent through training

In mock elections conducted by students of the University of the Philippines Diliman and many other schools, Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan consistently took the first and second spots among senatorial candidates for the 2025 midterm polls. PHOTO BY REM ZAMORA

Campus Press

Youth vote can win elections

By The Manila Times

FEU starts centennial countdown

From left, seated: Searca Director Mercedita Sombilla and MMSU President Virgilio Julius Manzano Jr. sign an agreement for institutional development. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

MMSU, Searca forge devt pact

Dehydrated pineapples. PHOTOS FROM SKELAS.ORG.

Green Industries

A look at Indonesia's sustainability models

By Leander C. Domingo

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Headbox respiration SOP for SEA methane studies

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Global contest searches for green tourism stories

Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal and Filipino director, screenwriter and cinematographer Lav Diaz at the Cannes Film Festival. PHOTO BY AFP/BERTRAND GUAY

Gael Garcia Bernal retells Philippine history in new Lav Diaz film

By Agence France-Presse - May 23, 2025

Deep in 'The Pitt'

LGBTQ Thai ghost story wins prize in Cannes

Jenzen Guino's 'Rosas' blooms with soulful storytelling

Babyface to bring back greatest hits

Cocomelon delights Manila with colorful, values-filled live concert

KOSTCon 2025: A night of iconic K-Drama OSTs in Manila

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Adoré Skin unveils new era of natural aesthetic excellence

By Iza Iglesias - May 24, 2025

Ashtine Olviga's new scent marks Viva Beauty's major expansion

A gem of a partnership

Belle Mariano blooms in style with vibrant second collection for Shein

Tag Media Group, 'Rising Tigers' honors nation builders at Okada

New wax figure of Princess Catherine unveiled by museum

Epic Games says Fortnite back on Apple's US App Store

The Sunday Times Magazine

Matteo Guidicelli — soldier, storyteller, defender

May 18, 2025

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A name rooted in power, but a man defined by his brand of success

Navy Capt. Michael Barrion says can rely more on soldiers who stress-free and financially literate.

A soldier's daughter learns the value of money at 7

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SM Cinema brings magic through 'Movies for the Blind'

For the family, First Class Barbers is more than just a business — it’s a living legacy.

How a retired flight attendant and her family landed their next great chapter

The Manila Times CSI

The National Plastic Action Partnership aims to chart a multi-sector roadmap to scale up innovation, infrastructure, and policy reforms — building on the outcomes of the PH National Recycling Conference to bring flexible plastics back into the value chain. PHOTO COURTESY OF UNDP

Expats & Diplomats

UNDP, partners launch working group to tackle flexible plastic recycling

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of May 22, 2025

The Mercedes-Benz GLC PHEV in polar white. PHOTOS BY MIKA FERNANDEZ DAVID

Fast Times

Mercedes-Benz PH brings in plug-in variants of iconic models

By Mika Fernandez-David - May 20, 2025

New gantry cranes at the Manila South Harbor. ATI PHOTO

Maritime

ATI nets P1.4-B in Q1 on trade surge

By Genivi Verdejo - May 21, 2025

Breakdown of companies demanding office space. PRESENTATION FROM COLLIERS

Build & Design

STRUGGLING POST-POGO EXODUS

By Cora Llamas - May 20, 2025

Dehydrated pineapples. PHOTOS FROM SKELAS.ORG.

Green Industries

A look at Indonesia's sustainability models

By Leander C. Domingo - May 24, 2025

In mock elections conducted by students of the University of the Philippines Diliman and many other schools, Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan consistently took the first and second spots among senatorial candidates for the 2025 midterm polls. PHOTO BY REM ZAMORA

Campus Press

Youth vote can win elections

By The Manila Times - May 22, 2025

Boardroom Watch

Living life to the fullest

By Vina Medenilla - May 23, 2025

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) led by Director Mercedita Sombillo (third from right) meets with representatives from the Asean Food Security Alliance led by Senior Adviser William Dar (second from right), Go Negosyo’s Programs Development Officer Julio Matti (right) and Rico Ancog of the University of the Philippines (third from left) to discuss a potential collaboration to strengthen food security efforts in Southeast Asia through private sector-led initiatives. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Agribusiness

Searca, AFSA explore ties for sustainable agriculture

By Leander C. Domingo - May 22, 2025