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Manila Electric Company (Meralco) workers inspect overhead electric power meters at Baseco Compound in Manila on Jan. 22, 2026. The upgrades are part of a broader initiative to enhance the reliability of power supply in underserved areas. Residents are hopeful that these improvements will lead to fewer outages and better service overall. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

Some areas in Metro Manila, 5 provinces to have power interruptions due to maintenance works

By Ed Paolo Salting

Rojean Jensen: Owner Nissen Coffee Farm

Keep in View

Perk of the job

By Nora L. Molde

Dela Rosa, Go named by ICC in Duterte charging document

By Franco Jose C. Baroña , Red Mendoza , Aric John Sy Cua and Javier Joe Ismael

PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN AND BENEDICT ABAYGAR JR.

DILG-Chinese Embassy talks aim to defuse row

By Franco Jose C. Baroña and Javier Joe Ismael

Bounty on Atong Ang raised to P20M

By Izel Abanilla and Franco Jose C. Baroña

Dela Rosa, Go named by ICC in Duterte charging document

DILG-Chinese Embassy talks aim to defuse row

Bounty on Atong Ang raised to P20M

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Feb. 15, 2026

China court: Drivers still responsible despite autonomous vehicle

APJ EXPANSION Nicola Gerber, vice president for Asia-Pacific and Japan at Fastly, discusses the company’s regional expansion strategy during a briefing with members of Asean media in Singapore on Feb. 10, 2026. THE MANILA TIMES FILE PHOTO

Fastly expands APJ footprint as bot traffic rises across global web

Alex Eala XINHUA PHOTO

Eala eyes strong Middle East swing finish in Dubai

Court of Appeals reinstates vice mayor

BIG PAYOUT Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at the 27th annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles on May 6, 2024. Tesla shareholders on Nov. 6, 2025, overwhelmingly approved a $1-trillion pay package for Musk to ensure his continued service to the company. AFP PHOTO

Musk fires up SpaceX, Bezos pushes Blue Origin as US billionaires race China to moon

US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says

Olympic athletes promised fresh stocks of condoms on Valentine’s Day after villages run short

Some areas in Metro Manila, 5 provinces to have power interruptions due to maintenance works

Dogs parade at Rio Carnival as their owners protest against animal cruelty

Lindsey Vonn says her latest surgery after Olympic crash 'went well' and she can return to US

'US-versus-World' All-Star Game divides NBA players

Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip

Lillard matches NBA 3-point contest mark in injury return

Eala eyes repeat win over Baptiste at Dubai Championships

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Feb. 15, 2026

Marlen V. Ronquillo

A Time to Till

Marcoleta's shtick

By Marlen V. Ronquillo

The Word on the World

Will US dominance end? Like all empires, it will

By Ricardo Saludo

Fr. Shay Cullen

Reflections

The human rights situation: From Duterte until today

By Fr. Shay Cullen

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Shooting the victim at the back of his head per se will not automatically establish treachery

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: Dela Rosa, Go named by ICC in Duterte charging document | Feb. 15, 2026

HEADLINES: Dela Rosa, Go named by ICC in Duterte charging document | Feb. 15, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

Babies are not for sale

Rough Trade

Choking on tourism

The IDSI Corner

US’ expanding aggression indicates PH, world are in danger

Lalay Ramos Jimenez

View from the South

When the river speaks: Lessons from the Mindanao River Basin risk assessment

By Lalay Ramos Jimenez

Edgard A. Arevalo

Crow's Nest

When hoping against hope is the most viable option

By Edgard A. Arevalo

Lloyd C. Bautista

Securitatem Populi

Sen. Robin Padilla on today's 'weak' generation

By Lloyd C. Bautista

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Agents nab suspected Chinese spy in Zambales

34 provinces, 8 cities hit by Basyang get P321M in govt aid

Judge orders arrest of Ibuna for estafa

Strong marriages built on friendship -- Marcos

President Marcos welcomes direct Fujian-Cebu flights

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Court of Appeals reinstates vice mayor

Dredging activities comply with environmental laws – Penro

5 arrested men not security escorts of Pajarillo – lawyer

Central Visayas leads PH with highest inflation rate at 5.6% in January 2026

Over 6K voter applications processed in BARMM for upcoming elections

FILE - In this photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, center, heads to the venue for talks between Iran and the U.S., in Muscat, Oman, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (Iranian Foreign Ministry via AP, File)

US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says

Dogs parade at Rio Carnival as their owners protest against animal cruelty

Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip

Bangladesh Islamist party accepts defeat

Strong quake hits Vanuatu, no reported damage

Rojean Jensen: Owner Nissen Coffee Farm

Perk of the job

Musk fires up SpaceX, Bezos pushes Blue Origin as US billionaires race China to moon

Wendy's closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales

US consumer prices increase marginally

Building wealth isn’t enough

Athletes from France walk inside the Olympic Village ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Olympic athletes promised fresh stocks of condoms on Valentine’s Day after villages run short

Lindsey Vonn says her latest surgery after Olympic crash 'went well' and she can return to US

'US-versus-World' All-Star Game divides NBA players

Lillard matches NBA 3-point contest mark in injury return

Eala eyes repeat win over Baptiste at Dubai Championships

The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) unveils 'Year of the Horse' stamps to welcome the Lunar New Year with hope, strength and renewed optimism at a mall in Manila on Feb. 14, 2026. PHOTOS BY RENE DILAN

CHINESE NEW YEAR STAMPS

February 14, 2026

Participants join the grand civic parade along Rizal Avenue in Taytay on Feb. 14, 2026 as part of the HAMAKA Festival celebration. The annual event features representatives from various sectors, highlighting the town’s culture, community spirit, and local industries. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

February 14, 2026

Art lovers visit the ALT Art Exhibit, which runs from Feb. 13-15, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City where works of more than 300 artists are put together by nine of the country's premier galleries to coincide with National Arts Month. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

NATIONAL ARTS MONTH

February 14, 2026

Pet lovers and their furry companions gather to celebrate Valentine’s Day during the annual 'Pet Ko Date Ko: Valentine Is for Animals Too' event at the Malabon Zoo on Feb. 14, 2026. Organizers emphasized the vital role animals play in the ecosystem, from pollination to forest regeneration, processes that ultimately sustain human life. PHOTOS BY RENE DILAN

February 14, 2026

A total of 131 couples exchange vows during a Kasalang Bayan organized by the local government of Taytay, Rizal at the Kalayaan Park in celebration of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, 2026. The mass wedding underscores the town’s commitment to strengthening family unity and community ties. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

February 14, 2026

WAYFINDING APP Participating merchants in the Great Northern Sale are highlighted in the Duon Wayfinding app. PHOTOS FROM SM SUPERMALLS

Special Features

Hearts, hopes and huge savings: How to maximize the CNY and Valentine’s celebration during the Great Northern Sale at SM North EDSA

Beyond building houses: Uplifting Filipino lives by creating stable, inclusive and resilient communities nationwide

High-speed trains, airports, expressways across China ready for Spring Festival travel rush

A Home as a National Commitment

Love comes in many forms on Valentine’s Day

PARTNERSHIP SEALED (Seated from left) Michael Szucs, Cebu Pacific CEO; Mark Cezar, Cebu Pacific chief financial officer; Veronica Bartolome, PwC Consulting Services Philippines Co. Ltd. consulting managing principal; Karthik Viswanathan, PwC Consulting Philippines Co. Ltd. SAP principal. (Standing from left) Claire Cabaltera, SAP Philippines Inc. senior industry account executive; Jill Santos, SAP Philippines Inc. managing director; Kirs Yamoyam, SAP Philippines Inc. sales director for Enterprise 1; and Tommie Claravall, SAP Philippines Inc. industry account executive. PHOTO FROM PWC

Cebu Pacific, PwC Philippines ink digital transformation deal

Globe ramps up child online protection for Safer Internet Day 2026

inDrive lands in PH top 4 most downloaded travel appsinDrive lands in PH top 4 most downloaded travel apps

TELUS Digital PH wins 2 Anvil Awards for engagement

Make your home summer-ready with Acerpure Chill air conditionersMake your home summer-ready with Acerpure Chill air conditioners

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Priscilla Meirelles confirms divorce with John Estrada, still hopeful for love

‘Secrets of Hotel 88’ brings romance and intrigue as PBB winners reunite

Love on the big screen

JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s love story now on Disney+

‘Stars On The Floor Season 2’ returns with expanded collaboration

Connie Guanzon Garcia, Milo Bondoc, Jinky Rebano and Carmen Tan

Carlo Evaristo unveils new jewelry collection

BTS-inspired pasta recipe for Valentine’s

Music as a compatibility check in Spotify’s new feature

A peek into modern dating trends

MyDiamond launches White Halo collection at SM Aura Premier

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The Sunday Times

Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles enter their next act

Dining options beyond Valentine’s Day

Luck and love at play at Solaire Resort North’s offerings

A week of Albay flavors

A steady presence

Euvimil Nina Asuncion of the Department of Finance and Japan Minister for Economic Affairs Yokota Naobumi (second and third from left) lead the renegotiation, an important step in strengthening the bilateral tax frameworks of the Philippines and Japan. PHOTO FROM JAPAN EMBASSY

Expats & Diplomats

Japan, Philippines move toward new tax treaty

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of February 13, 2026

PHOTO FROM VINGROUP

Fast Times

Vingroup and Vinhomes named to Time’s Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies of 2026

The tides are turning for global shipping. With Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd resuming Suez Canal transits, we’re seeing a phased approach to restoring efficiency in the global supply chain. PHOTO FROM MAERSK

Maritime

Maersk and Hapag- Lloyd return to Suez

By Carmela I. Huelar - February 11, 2026

Build & Design

Philippine office market rebounds in 2025, Metro Manila and Cebu lead growth

By Michele T. Logarta - February 10, 2026

DMPI workers harvest pineapples. SCREENGRAB FROM DEL MONTE’S KITCHENOMICS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Green Industries

Del Monte PH: a century of stewardship

By J. Albert Gamboa - February 14, 2026

Information Systems students from the Benilde School of Management and Information Technology (SMIT) emerged victorious at the recently concluded Hackamare AI Hackathon 2025. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Campus Press

Techies present AI solutions to health care services

By The Manila Times - February 13, 2026

Boardroom Watch

Rebel with a cause

By Apipa Bagumbaran - February 13, 2026

Ernesto Brown of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture presents the project titled ‘Reaping the Benefits: Evaluation of RCEF-RESP 2019-2024,’ showing the positive impact of the program on rice farmers. DA-ATI PHOTO

Agribusiness

Searca-led valuation shows RCEF-RESP boosts PH rice farmers' productivity and profitability

By Leander C. Domingo - February 12, 2026

Rojean Jensen: Owner Nissen Coffee Farm

Keep in View

Perk of the job

By Nora L. Molde - February 15, 2026

SALT POWER Sodium-ion batteries will not replace lithium-ion batteries but will provide an efficient and affordable option. IMAGE FROM CATL

Science & Technology

Sodium-Ion batteries is the next phase of EV electrification

By Raymond Gregory Tribdino - February 14, 2026

Zyxel XMG2230 switches

Sunday Business & IT

Zyxel rolls out XMG2230 multi-gig PoE switches

By Ira James - February 15, 2026