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Mother of Ateneo student-athlete seeks answers to son’s death, wants justice

By Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan

Campi officials formally open the 10th Philippine International Motor Show, signaling the start of the country’s largest gathering of automotive brands and mobility technologies. PHOTOS BY ANJO PEREZ

Fast Times

PIMS 2026 highlights growing shift to EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids in the Philippines

By Raymond Gregory Tribdino

AND IT CAME TUMBLING DOWN This photo shows a collapsed building after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 9, 2026.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines on June 8 killed at least 41 people, according to provincial authorities, after toppling buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. PHOTO BY JAM STA ROSA / AFP

Doctors treat patients in tents as Mindanao quake toll tops 40, displaces 20,000

By Associated Press

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(Photo by: RENE H. DILAN)
Job seekers search through available work posted on a board during a job fair, as part of the 115th Independence Day celebration, in Manila June 12, 2013. The country's unemployment rate jumped to a three-year high 7.5 percent in April, the statistics office said on Tuesday, despite a 7.8 percent annual GDP growth in the first quarter, the fastest pace in Asia.

PH unemployment down 4.7% in April

By Giselle P. Jordan

Philippine police inspect a damaged school building following an earthquake in Davao del Sur on June 8, 2026. EPA/CERILO EBRANO

7.8 temblor shakes Mindanao; 31 dead

By Izel Abanilla , Ali Macabalang , William B. Depasupil , Franco Jose C. Baroña and Kristina Maralit

Doctors treat patients in tents as Mindanao quake toll tops 40, displaces 20,000

PH unemployment down 4.7% in April

7.8 temblor shakes Mindanao; 31 dead

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Jun. 9, 2026

Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/ANGELA_MUJI

Rabin Angeles, Angela Muji reunite in ‘Dating Alys Perez’

Poverty cannot wait for the Senate circus

PONTIFF’S LECTURE Pope Leo XIV speaks to members of the Augustinian Order at the Apostolic Nunciature in Madrid on June 7, 2026. AFP Photo

Pope to address Spanish parliament, meet abuse victims

BERNADETTE TAMAYO

Discaya ready to name 150 cohorts, lawyer says

FREE EDUCATION This photograph taken on May 20, 2026, shows teachers helping children cross the road while boarding the ‘Signal Shala,’ or traffic signal school’s bus in Mumbai. AFP Photo

India flyover school offers lifeline to street children

Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths

Mother of Ateneo student-athlete seeks answers to son’s death, wants justice

Police report says deaths of 2 Ateneo student-athletes 'pure accident,' urges netizens to stop speculations

Global nuclear weapons spending hit record high in 2025 — study

Ex-police officer tagged in murder of South Korean inside Camp Crame arrested — Remulla

US judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for skilled visa applications

Federer to play in US Open exhibition event

Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday

Lawmaker files cyber libel complaint vs 18 alleged bagmen

OVP deploys food truck for quake responders in General Santos

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

Senate hearing or political wake?

By Antonio Contreras

Observer

Alan Peter, the Indispensable; use ‘cloture’ to guillotine Senate row

By Yen Makabenta

Orlando Mercado

O RLY?

Poverty cannot wait for the Senate circus

By Orlando Mercado

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Reassignment and transfer of a performing sales professional

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: 7.8 temblor shakes Mindanao; 31 dead | June 09, 2026

HEADLINES: 7.8 temblor shakes Mindanao; 31 dead | June 09, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

Brigada Eskwela and other teachers’ woes

Rafael Alunan III

Once a Marine, always a Marine

By Rafael Alunan III

Rough Trade

Parsing ERC’s explanation of high power bills

Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Walking History

National identity in our founding documents

By Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Zilch

Carrot and stick, and the Senate they want to own

By Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Charlie V. Manalo

Naked Thought

A severe case of myopia

By Charlie V. Manalo

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Lawmaker files cyber libel complaint vs 18 alleged bagmen

OVP deploys food truck for quake responders in General Santos

Marikina restores world-famous giant shoes, celebrates city’s shoemaking legacy

Philippine Red Cross activates emergency fund appeal for Mindanao quake victims

Group seeks Ombudsman probe on Herbosa, Domingo for alleged 'flight upgrade' for latter

DOLE

BPO workers in Iloilo file labor complaint against TTEC

SBMA, BCDA ink deal for 800-square meter land use in Subic for LEC initiatives

Bacolod student faces action for false class suspension post on Facebook

DSWD Secretary inspects new school building, footbridge in Midsalip

DPWH urges patience as SMC addresses Boracay bridge concerns

An Aedes aegypti mosquito is seen through a microscope at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation laboratory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 14, 2019. AFP PHOTO

Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths

Global nuclear weapons spending hit record high in 2025 — study

US judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for skilled visa applications

Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea

Trump nominates former personal lawyer as attorney general

Apple set to reveal new AI features at developer conference

GCash to launch in-app OTPs beginning June 22

BSP seen staying hawkish despite inflation slowdown

Moody’s: Some PH firms facing credit quality risks

Customs tops revenue target despite challenging conditions

Switzerland's Roger Federer arrives during the opening ceremony of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Federer to play in US Open exhibition event

Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday

Spurs edge Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals as Trump booed

Brazil's Neymar 'recovering well' after injury ahead of World Cup opener

‘Here to move’: Inside SM Supermalls' largest sports playground

Senator Erwin Tulfo presides over the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee as it resumes its investigation into alleged corruption in multi-million-peso flood control projects on Monday, June 8, 2026. It was attended by Office of the Ombudsman lawyers (from left) Karen S. Batu and Jeffrey Ravelo, Public Works Undersecretary Ricardo Bernabe III NBI Director Melvin Matibag Justice Assistant Secretary Joey Bernardez, Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon; Budget Assistant Secretary Andrea Celene Magtalas and Director Maria Cresencia Sunga. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

FLOOD CONTROL SCAM INVESTIGATION

June 8, 2026

The 18 former Marines, together with their legal counsel Levito Baligod, arrive at the Senate Building in Pasay City on Monday, June 8, 2026. However, they did not attend the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on the flood control controversy. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

June 8, 2026

Sen. Erwin Tulfo filed libel charges before the Pasay City Regional Trial Court on June 8, 2026, against the 18 former Marines for linking him to flood control kickbacks.
PHOTO BY RENATO DILAN

LIBEL CASE VS 18 MARINES

June 8, 2026

Students attend the first day of classes at President Corazon Aquino Elementary School in Quezon City on Monday, June 8. The Department of Education said that more than 26 million learners and nearly 900,000 teachers nationwide are expected to benefit from key education reforms aimed at improving learning outcomes and providing stronger support for educators in School Year 2026–2027. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

June 8, 2026

‘We have two senates. The Senate of the Philippines and the Senate of Malacañang,’ Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said during a press briefing on June 8, 2026. PHOTO MIKE ALQUINTO

‘TWO SENATES’

June 8, 2026

JOB SECURED Successful hired-on-the-spot applicants proudly pose after securing jobs during the Araw ng Kalayaan Job Fair last year. PHOTO FROM SM

Special Features

SM and DOLE bring freedom through opportunities this Philippine Independence Day

Building Connections for the better service of Filipinos

InfiniVAN Inc. and the future of Philippine technology

Frontier becomes first Philippine tower company to reach 1,000 colocations

Greetings from the President

MILESTONE IN EDUCATION Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval stresses the importance of investing in the future of the Malabueño youth, following the City of Malabon University's official receipt of Institutional Recognition from the Commission on Higher Education. PHOTO FROM THE OFFICE OF MAYOR JEANNIE SANDOVAL

Malabon mayor vows to expand opportunities for Malabueño students after CMU earns historic CHED recognition

DLSU’s Green Media Group crosses borders with Omnibus 2026

Supreme Court historical marker unveiled in time for Judiciary's 125th anniversary

Cebuana Lhuillier expands its role as the Philippines’ trusted global currency center

10th PIMS highlights diverse mobility showcase with 17 global automotive brands

Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/ANGELA_MUJI

Rabin Angeles, Angela Muji reunite in ‘Dating Alys Perez’

Ken Chan in Thailand?

'Liberation,' 'Schmigadoon!' top Tony Awards

Melai Cantiveros appeals for aid in quake-hit GenSan

Kim Soo-hyun returns from hiatus with campaign in the Philippines

Households are encouraged to keep a list of emergency contacts in a visible and accessible area such as beside the telephone or on the refrigerator. PHOTO FROM PLDT

The emergency numbers every home should have

A whimsical fairyland celebration for Cassy Seher Sison’s 40th birthday

Rising demand for skin care drives Kutis by Kei expansion

The white shirt approach to skincare

Sunscreen tailored to different skin needs

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The Sunday Times

Boots Anson-Roa Rodrigo looks back, gives back

What we owe the gray

When a favor becomes an obligation

Globe unveils lifeline offers during the energy crisis

Senior, retired entertainment writers turn emotional at SPEEd outreachSenior, retired entertainment writers turn emotional at SPEEd outreach

Personnel from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Ikazuchi and the Philippine Navy pose with the Japanese and Philippine flags during a goodwill exercise off the coast of Davao.
PHOTOS FROM THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN

Expats & Diplomats

Japanese warship visit highlights growing maritime ties with PH

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of June 5, 2026

Campi officials formally open the 10th Philippine International Motor Show, signaling the start of the country’s largest gathering of automotive brands and mobility technologies. PHOTOS BY ANJO PEREZ

Fast Times

PIMS 2026 highlights growing shift to EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids in the Philippines

By Raymond Gregory Tribdino - June 9, 2026

Maritime Industry Authority Deputy Administrator Nenita Atienza speaks at the panel table alongside Philippine and Greek officials during the 2nd Philippine Maritime Forum in Athens, Greece. PHOTO FROM MARINA

Maritime

Marina signs Athens maritime agreement

By Genivi Verdejo - June 3, 2026

The MidPark Towers facade. PHOTO FROM DMWAI

Build & Design

MidPark Towers in Aseana City completes four towers, offering 669 units with strategic discounts

By Cora Llamas - June 9, 2026

The annual PhilEnergy features foreign suppliers of power and grid equipment. PHOTO FROM PHILENERGY

Green Industries

Philippine renewable energy sector poised for significant 8.06% CAGR growth by 2034

By Conrad M. Cariño - June 6, 2026

'This is why you guys shouldn’t be scared of AI, because I think AI is just going to end up making mediocre people dumber,' Malaysian comic Ronny Chieng tells graduating students on College Class Day at Harvard University on May 27. SCREENSHOTS FROM YOUTUBE

Campus Press

‘The mission is to kill AI’

By The Manila Times - June 4, 2026

Boardroom Watch

By Moises Cruz - June 5, 2026

The integrated corn processing complex in Ilagan, Isabela, has modern equipment designed to reduce post-harvest losses and improve grain quality. DA PHOTO

Agribusiness

Ilagan gets P106.9M corn facility

By Leander C. Domingo - June 4, 2026

Keep in View

Berry innovative

By Mariesh Celedeña - June 7, 2026

Science & Technology

Blue Origin explosion disrupts NASA’s lunar ambitions

Sunday Business & IT

Apple set to reveal new AI features at developer conference

By Associated Press - June 9, 2026