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Motorists and commuters brave flooded streets at the intersection of Roxas Boulevard and EDSA during a downpour in Pasay City on Monday, August 17, 2026 as the weather bureau raised red rainfall warning in Metro Manila. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Palace cancels face-to-face work, classes in NCR, 17 others

ALFI/ILFA leaders and EJMT executives meet in Lamongan to boost East Java–Eastern Indonesia cargo connectivity. PHOTO FROM ICTSI

Maritime

ICTSI’s EJMT, forwarders partner to boost East Java–Eastern Indonesia trade

By Genivi Verdejo

Philippine police gather at a school following a shooting in Zamboanga on August 18, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Student kills schoolmate in livestreamed shooting

By Izel Abanilla , William B. Depasupil , Allen Limos and Franco Jose C. Baroña

Philippine police gather at a school following a shooting in Zamboanga on August 18, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Young shooter used Customs-issued firearm in Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting

By Izel Abanilla

Security guards keep watch as vehicles exit the Ateneo de Zamboanga University following a shooting incident in Zamboanga, southern Philippines Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo)

4 dead in shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes , Red Mendoza and Izel Abanilla

Student kills schoolmate in livestreamed shooting

Young shooter used Customs-issued firearm in Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting

4 dead in shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga

Today's Weather, 11 P.M. | Aug. 18, 2026

TRUMP'S THREAT United States President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 17, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal

How the Indonesian magnate Salim came to control Meralco

FACEBOOK/LOREN LEGARDA

Legarda travel extensions suspicious – Ombudsman

EJ Obiena TMT FILE PHOTO

Obiena captures gold in Poland

n John Arcilla, Alexa Miro and Elijah Canlas at the premiere night of ‘HB2ME’
PHOTO FROM MAVX PRODUCTIONS INC.

Elijah Canlas, John Arcilla bring dark humor in prank gone wrong

DOLE eyes expanded TUPAD deployment to storm-hit schools

Suns unveil new LED display plans ahead of 2027 NBA All-Star Game

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment when she died, police say

Two Gilas miracles—and maybe one for Manila’s floodwaters

Sara Duterte slams Palace over continued travel schedule public disclosures

Lapid urges DA to implement ‘rescue-buy' scheme to avoid vegetable spoilage

Metro Manila to have single ticketing system for improper waste disposal

Teodoro camp says enemies want cases to linger, questions DOJ panel change

Bank boards, execs face stricter checks

Late buying keeps PSEi afloat while peso drops

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

How the Indonesian magnate Salim came to control Meralco

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Marlen V. Ronquillo

A Time to Till

Let there be truth-seeking, not truce

By Marlen V. Ronquillo

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

The obligation to explain

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Withdrawal of the complaint does not halt a disbarment proceeding

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: Student kills schoolmate in livestreamed shooting | Aug. 19, 2026

HEADLINES: Student kills schoolmate in livestreamed shooting | Aug. 19, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

IN THE LINE OF FIRE

Public support will make or break acceptance of PH’s ‘tech future’

From the Region to the World

Ceuta and Gibraltar: Old claims, new crossings

Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Centrist Democracy Political Institute

Our great Philippine political butterfly sanctuary

By Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.

Postcards From The Future

Urban design for the storms to come

By Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.

Daphne Oseña-Paez

Urbanista

Pax Silica: What’s in it for Philippine cities?

By Daphne Oseña-Paez

‘Dear You’: How cinema can bridge Philippines-China relations

By Rommel C. Banlaoi

This was Vice President Sara Duterte's initial reaction on Feb. 7, 2025 following her impeachment by the House of Representatives on Feb. 5 and says that she 'does not have any feelings' against congressmen whom she thought were friends but signed the articles of impeachment. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Sara Duterte slams Palace over continued travel schedule public disclosures

Metro Manila to have single ticketing system for improper waste disposal

Teodoro camp says enemies want cases to linger, questions DOJ panel change

Expert points to signs of cognitive grooming

Prosecutors consider calling confidential funds recipients

STATE OF BASIC EDUCATION IN WV DepEd-6 Regional Director Cristito Eco delivers a report on the state of basic education in Western Visayas in the Regional Assembly of Education Leaders on Aug. 18, 2026. PHOTO BY RJAY ZURIAGA CASTOR

Enrollment declines in Western Visayas

DSWD told to bring payouts directly to villages

Mayon shows signs of renewed restiveness

DILG probes nepotism allegations in Negros

Ex-lawmaker seeks tax rollback in Cebu

FILE - Hayden Panettiere arrives at the 21st annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar on Jan. 17, 2016, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment when she died, police say

Asian allies stress 'critical' US cooperation as Trump scales back South Korea drills

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal

Hamas committed to Gaza deal after Kushner’s Israel visit

Syria accuses Israel of striking military air base

BSP Store

Bank boards, execs face stricter checks

Late buying keeps PSEi afloat while peso drops

DBM exec: Power assets to drive privatization revenues next year

Regulator seeks comments on draft market-making rules

Resilience in the age of digital leadership

Suns unveil new LED display plans ahead of 2027 NBA All-Star Game

Two Gilas miracles—and maybe one for Manila’s floodwaters

Eala exits Cincinnati, falls to Anisimova

North grabs 3-pt lead in JPGT

Obiena captures gold in Poland

Sanitation workers from the Quezon City Department of Sanitation and Cleanup Works clear plastic bottles and other solid waste clogging Talayan Creek along Araneta Avenue in Quezon City on Aug. 18, 2026, following continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or 'habagat.' PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

DECLOGGING OPERATIONS

August 18, 2026

A century-old acacia tree is uprooted after continuous rain softened the soil, blocking part of EDSA-Kamuning in Quezon City on Aug. 18, 2026. Pedestrians and motorists passed by as workers and authorities assessed the scene. The area was cordoned off with caution tape. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

DOWN ON THE GROUND

August 18, 2026

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Senior Director Kenji Ozawa and Japanese delegates, and Metro Manila Council President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora meet with Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials in Pasig City on Aug. 18, 2026 to discuss cooperation in urban development, transportation, and disaster risk reduction. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

TURNING JAPANESE

August 18, 2026

Evacuees take shelter at the Baseco Evacuation Center in Manila on Aug. 18, 2026, after flooding caused by heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or 'habagat.' The evacuation center is currently housing 254 families, totaling 790 individuals affected by the flooding. Residents were forced to leave their homes as floodwaters rose in their communities. Government agencies continue to assist displaced families and provide basic needs at the evacuation center. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

SHELTER FROM THE STORM

August 18, 2026

Members of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and the PNP Maritime Police conduct search and retrieval operations for the missing 13-year old Rhomel Baluyot, who went missing in the Baseco Beach waters in Manila, on Aug. 18, 2026. Baluyot went missing after strong currents swept him away after he and a friend went swimming at Baseco Beach on Aug. 16. The Coast Guard has been searching for the boy since Aug. 16 but to no avail due to the inclement weather. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

SEARCHING FOR MISSING BOY

August 18, 2026

ALL-OUT KADAYAWAN Experience all-out Kadayawan Vibe at SM Supermalls in Davao. PHOTO FROM SM

Special Features

Experience an all-out Kadayawan vibe

SM waste free future transforms closed-loop systems

Thriving amid challenging times

81st anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia

Indonesia celebrates 81 years of independence and progress

PARTNERSHIPS (From left) Cecile Ang, New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. Vice President and San Miguel Foundation Chairman; Ramon Ang, San Miguel Corp. Chairman and CEO; Joey Concepcion, Asean Business Advisory Council Chair; Patrick Chua, Asean Business Advisory Council Executive Director.
PHOTO FROM ASEAN BAC

Asean-BAC, San Miguel Corp. enter strategic partnership

Watsons makes thyroid health checks more accessible

Make every rainy season drive more exciting with Toyota

Bacolod City chosen as site of PSHS-Negros Campus

PlayTime Esports Conquers Games of the Future 2026

n John Arcilla, Alexa Miro and Elijah Canlas at the premiere night of ‘HB2ME’
PHOTO FROM MAVX PRODUCTIONS INC.

Elijah Canlas, John Arcilla bring dark humor in prank gone wrong

‘Call My Manager’ explores realities, work behind showbiz glamour

Aiko and Onemig’s second chance at love

Ruby Ruiz, Pokwang tie for Cinemalaya Best Actress; ‘Mag-iina’ wins Best Film

Kendra Kramer hits back at claims parents control her life

Cory Quirino

The latest breakthroughs that work after 50

Steps to take to improve one’s gut health

Toshiba offers luxury getaway, dining and concert experience

BTS’ V leads Champion’s global ‘True Champion’ campaign

Marites Allen shares what to do, what to avoid and how to prepare

Boracay has long been celebrated for its white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, but its food scene has quietly become another reason to visit. PHOTOS FROM MANDARIN PREMIER HOTELS & RESORTS GROUP

The Sunday Times

A food lover's guide to Boracay's beachfront dining trail

BTS V’s favorite coffee now in the Philippines

Exploring Manila through the eyes of the ‘Bongga Ka, ’Day!’ cast

Belle Mariano spends time with sponsored children

When in Davao, savor durian in situ

Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of US Pacific Command (leftmost) at the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies and deterring aggression.
US NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS RYAN MCLEARNON

Expats & Diplomats

PH, US ink 8-star memo to guide defense cooperation as alliance marks 75 years

By Leander C. Domingo - August 17, 2026

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of August 18, 2026

n The XPENG G9L makes its global debut in
Guangzhou, showcasing the EV maker’s latest AI and electric vehicle technology. PHOTOS BY ANJO PEREZ

Fast Times

XPENG previews AI future

By Anjo Perez - August 18, 2026

READY TO SHAPE THE PHILIPPINES’ CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE?
Join The Manila Times’ Winds of Change: Building the Maritime Supply Chain for Philippine Offshore Wind Forum on Aug. 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Citadines Bay City Manila. PHOTO FROM TMT

Maritime

TMT forum to tackle offshore wind exploration

By Yashika F. Torib - August 19, 2026

n The popular condo units cost P5 million. IMAGE FROM COLLIERS PHILIPPINES

Build & Design

Demand rising: Houses and lots outside NCR, affordable condos in Metro Manila

By Michele T. Logarta - August 18, 2026

Migratory birds look for food at the wetlands of the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA) in Las Piñas City on Feb. 25, 2021. The LPPCHEA is a 175-hectare area of mudflats and mangrove forests that serves as a habitat for various migratory bird and fish species. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

Green Industries

Carbon pricing can boost PH trade competitiveness

By Jennifer Laude-Salcedo - August 15, 2026

n Incheon International Airport consistently ranks among the world’s best through its passenger-centric design, technology and operational excellence. PHOTO FROM GENSLER n ‘Silkscreen’ is a short film written, directed, edited and co-produced by Zamboanga del Norte filmmaker and Silliman University political science major Rey Anthony Villaverde. n ‘Silkscreen’ asks a lingering question: ‘Is there still more to life when you’ve lived every second of it in survival mode?’

Campus Press

Why UP Law freshies can’t use phones, laptops in class

By The Manila Times - August 13, 2026

Boardroom Watch

By Leah Salterio - August 14, 2026

Value-added products made from local Gracilaria seaweed, such as chips and noodles, were developed under DMMMSU’s Kawkawayan Project to support the livelihood of coastal communities in Santo Tomas, La Union. DMMMSU PHOTO

Agribusiness

DMMMSU targets ‘gracilaria’ for La Union

By Leander C. Domingo - August 13, 2026

Datu Lino Namatidong Farmer Mapapasana Malingkawasnong Pagpalambo sa Panginabuhi sa mga Namatindong

Keep in View

Turning a new leaf

By Alexander Lopez - August 16, 2026

Science & Technology

Rockwell Automation advances software-driven control platforms across global plants

Sunday Business & IT

Digital Walker celebrates 20 years with ‘Walk Into the Future’