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This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Typhoon Bavi east of the U.S. Pacific island territory of Guam on Friday, July 3, 2026. (NOAA via AP)

Storm signals to be raised over Northern Luzon as super typhoon set to enter PAR

By Arlie O. Calalo

The driver-focused cabin introduces Hyundai's Pleos operating system while retaining physical controls for key vehicle functions.

Fast Times

Hyundai gives the Elantra a fresh start

By Isaac Atienza

Members of the Committee on Justice at the House of Representatives deliberate on opening a sealed box containing the tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio on April 29. 2026. The committee ultimately decided to defer the opening of the box, but keep it in its records. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Video of Duterte threat presented in impeachment trial

By Javier Joe Ismael and Red Mendoza

SPPA POOL PHOTO

Prosecution presents NBI cybercrime exec as first witness in Duterte impeachment trial

By Bernadette E. Tamayo and Red Mendoza

Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Senate on July 7, 2026. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

Duterte expects to be 'bloodied' but will stay 'unbowed' as she arrives at Senate for Day 2 of impeach trial

By James Daniel Danio and Red Mendoza

Video of Duterte threat presented in impeachment trial

Prosecution presents NBI cybercrime exec as first witness in Duterte impeachment trial

Duterte expects to be 'bloodied' but will stay 'unbowed' as she arrives at Senate for Day 2 of impeach trial

BREAKING: Prosecution presents video of alleged Duterte threat in impeachment trial

BATTLING THE BLAZE A Canadair CL-415 water bombing aircraft of France's Civil Security services flies over a wildfire in southern France on July 6, 2026. AFP Photo

Thousands flee raging wildfires in Europe

Orlando Mercado

The other trial

Slain motorist's family seeks justice as suspect surrenders in Iloilo

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Commuters board a train from the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) from Recto Station in Manila on March 1, 2022 as the first day of the implementation of COVID-19 Alert 1 Level commences. The alert level is to last until March 15, 2022 and the more relaxes measure for the country's restriction as the COVID-19 pandemic atill occurs. PHOTO BY ENRIQUE AGCAOILI

QC reports uptick in Covid-19 cases

OFF TO CANADA President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leaves for Canada on July 1, 2026 for a four-day official visit upon the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney PHOTO BY PCO

Vice president should attend trial – Marcos

BREAKING: Prosecution presents video of alleged Duterte threat in impeachment trial

George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival

Cebu Pacific wins lawsuit against Malaysia's travel firm

Video of Duterte threat presented in impeachment trial

Kai hirap intindihin

Duterte expects to be ‘bloodied’ but will stay ‘unbowed’ in impeachment trial

Thousands without power in US Pacific islands after Super Typhoon

NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump

WATCH: Sara slammed over 'bloodied but unbowed' comment

Rough Trade

Catanduanes controversy puts NEA in the crosshairs

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

The man at the center of the flood control funds scandal

By Antonio Contreras

Orlando Mercado

O RLY?

The other trial

By Orlando Mercado

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Applying for survivorship pension at the Social Security System

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: Marcoleta, Defensor arrested for plunder | July 07, 2026

HEADLINES: Marcoleta, Defensor arrested for plunder | July 07, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

Why guidance counselors matter in our schools

Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Walking History

Rizal and the Chinese: It's complicated

By Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Europe’s heat wave shows climate change is not just a poor-countries issue

By Philippe Benoit

The City Builder

Epira at 25: An unfinished promise

By Arnel Casanova

Lloyd C. Bautista

Securitatem Populi

The time value of a nation

By Lloyd C. Bautista

Charlie V. Manalo

Naked Thought

Convicted or not, VP Sara will be removed

By Charlie V. Manalo

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Sandigan denies Revilla's furlough plea

Duterte expects to be 'bloodied' but will stay 'unbowed' as she arrives at Senate for Day 2 of impeach trial

'We are victorious' — Luistro

Pulong Duterte hopes impeachment trial will 'finally' let truth emerge

Justice urges public to trust court system

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Another shooting threat targets school in Cebu

Silliman University campus declared safe after bomb scare

PCG places Eastern Visayas in full typhoon alert status

Classes suspended amid online gun-related threats

Nueva Vizcaya gives P50K to enduring marriages

A worker walks out of a maintenance building with a roof damaged by strong winds brought by Super Typhoon Bavi in Guam on July 7, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Thousands without power in US Pacific islands after Super Typhoon

NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

Trump's fireworks made Washington world's most polluted city

Race to recover bodies ahead of Venezuela quake cleanup

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 photo, Turkish-Iranian businessman Reza Zarrab, who is charged currently in the U.S. for evading sanctions on Iran, is surrounded by the media members as he arrives at a courthouse in Istanbul, in a separate case against him. (Depo Photos via AP, File)

US prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox

Rockwell Leisure Club Inc. calls for annual stockholder meeting

PNB Holdings preparing for listing by introduction

ACEN unit sells stake in India wind project

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Kai hirap intindihin

Cebu routs Negros, Pasig nips Mindoro in MPBL

32nd Defense and Sporting Arms Show set, promotes responsible gun ownership

Late birdie surge lifts Constantino to joint Pradera lead with Bisera

Corpus returns strong, fires 67 to force 3-way tie for Pradera lead

Shiela Sison, who leads the defense panel for Vice President Sara Duterte, and Representative Chel Diokno, a member of the prosecution panel of the House of Representatives speak during the start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate on July 6, 2026. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO AND RENE DILAN

FIRST DAY OF IMPEACH TRIAL

July 6, 2026

Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested by authorities on Monday, July 6, 2026 after the Sandiganbayan denied his motion to quash the plunder complaint filed against him by the Office of the Ombudsman. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

MARCOLETA ARRESTED

July 6, 2026

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian leads his first flag-raising ceremony as Senate President at the Senate building in Pasay City, on July 6, 2026. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

FIRST OFFICIAL DUTY

July 6, 2026

Officials of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) receive the Gold Level A Certification under the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Security Standards S58 and S59 during a ceremony at the Sheraton Manila on July 6, 2026. The global recognition affirms PHLPost's compliance with strict international mail safety and supply chain security requirements, enhancing public trust and securing its standing among top-tier postal operators worldwide. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

July 6, 2026

Representatives Leila de Lima, Chel Diokno, Joel Chua, David Suarez, Jude Acidre, Ysabel Zamora and Janette Garin and lawyer Lorna Kapunan join a special mass for the prosecutors, legal team and everyone involved in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life at the SM MOA complex in Pasay City on July 5, 2026. The impeachment trial begins on July 6 at the Senate. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

SEEKING GUIDANCE

July 5, 2026

A HISTORIC FIRST AT SM ‘Solo Leveling,’ ‘Kaiju No. 8’ set to hold first official activations in the Philippines. PHOTO FROM SM

Special Features

SM North EDSA reveals 2026 Animezing North lineup

Nutrition Month 2026 puts climate and food security at the heart of better health

Food security emerges as a national nutrition priority

Celebrating the sweetest confection that took

Arguing for the ‘healthy’ chocolate

TRANSNATIONAL EDUCATION Far Eastern University (FEU) is conferred the Certificate of Authority by the Commission on Higher Education on June 10, 2026. PHOTO FROM FEU

FEU hailed as transnational nursing education hub by CHED

‘Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026’ launches New Top 20 Mentorship Program

HK-based Corporate Governance Asia recognizes SM Group with 24 awards

LandBank drives clean energy access in Palawan with P800M microgrid financing

Globe Business named 2025 Orca Security APJ Partner of the Year for advancing cloud security

The teaser poster of 'The Greatest Showdown.' PHOTO FROM STAR CINEMA

Vice Ganda, Vic Sotto to star together for first time in comedy film 'The Greatest Showdown'

'Quezon' dominates 9th Eddys, wins Best Picture; Jericho Rosales, Maris Racal take top acting honors

BINI officially named tourism ambassador

Thai star Tate Myron lands first major Philippine endorsement

Silent Sanctuary’s first major arena concert sells out in 5 hours

TikTok Shop Philippines strengthens beauty discovery through its Seoul Glow K-Beauty Campaign, bringing together a curated selection of Korean skincare and makeup brands on the platform.

TikTok Shop strengthens beauty discovery with Seoul Glow K-Beauty Campaign

Futura Lights and Ferraza Kitchen open new Quezon City showroom

PlayTime Entertainment presents 9th edition of The Eddys

BYOB at Watsons: How shifting daily habits can save the planet

Globe champions Filipino storytelling anew through continuing partnership with The Eddys

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The Sunday Times

The 9th Eddys honors four enduring Movie Icons

Sichu Malatang fires up customizable hotpot

A decade of bringing Osaka flavors to Filipino tables

The beautiful and resilient life of Gigette Reyes

Filipino food amplified

Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo PHOTOS FROM JAPAN EMBASSY

Expats & Diplomats

New Japan Philharmonic marks 70 years of PH-Japan friendship with Manila show

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of July 2, 2026

The driver-focused cabin introduces Hyundai's Pleos operating system while retaining physical controls for key vehicle functions.

Fast Times

Hyundai gives the Elantra a fresh start

By Isaac Atienza - July 7, 2026

ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal welcomes two new quay cranes to handle 20,000-TEU mega-ships and improve vessel turnaround times. PHOTO FROM ICTSI

Maritime

Rio cranes upgrade to ease regional port bottlenecks

By Genivi Verdejo - July 1, 2026

A giant FIFA World Cup match ball is displayed at Science World on June 25, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. AP PHOTO/ABBIE PARR

Build & Design

Science World museum becomes a 17-story soccer ball

By Associated Press - July 7, 2026

APAC Advisors Singapore CEO Steven Okun.
PHOTO FROM NATIONAL PRESS FOUNDATION

Green Industries

The US midterms: Impact on climate action

By Ludwig Federigan - July 4, 2026

BRIGHTER FUTURE A newly awarded SM scholar reviews the scholarship contract with her mother during the 2026 SM Foundation Scholarship Awarding Ceremony. The moment reflects the shared commitment of families and SM Foundation in helping deserving Filipino youth pursue higher education and build a brighter future. PHOTO FROM SM

Campus Press

SM Foundation presents new 1,100 scholars

Boardroom Watch

Early bird catches the dimsum treat

By Moises Cruz - July 3, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. takes a look at garlic produced in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro. DA PHOTO

Agribusiness

Lubang eyed as key garlic supplier; DA seeking ways to increase island's garlic output

By Leander C. Domingo - July 2, 2026

Keep in View

Growing by leafs and bounds

By Nora Molde - July 5, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE AI The integration of spatial context and engineering analytics is central to modern infrastructure development. Bentley Systems relies on its core platforms to merge real-world environments with precise structural modeling. (IMAGE FROM BENTLEY)

Science & Technology

Infrastructure AI drives automated engineering shift at Bentley Systems

epa10817296 People visit the Microsoft's XBox booth at the Gamescom gaming convention in Cologne, Germany, 24 August 2023. The Gamescom gaming convention 2023 takes place from 23 to 27 August. The Gamescom gaming convention is the largest games fair in the world gathering the most important international players. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

Sunday Business & IT

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox

By Agence France-Presse - July 7, 2026