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This general view shows the exterior of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on March 28, 2026. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

PH rejoining the ICC not yet a priority

BIG UPGRADES AHEAD The Philippine Ports Authority opens bidding for P3.06 billion in port projects, headlined by a P2.2-billion expansion of Matnog Port. PHOTO FROM PPA

Maritime

PPA opens bidding for ports upgrade

By Genivi Verdejo

VOTE ON LAW, EVIDENCE Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero delivers the Senate impeachment Court decision, granting the prosecution's motion to subpoena bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte, husband Manases Carpio and 19 entities from 2007-2021, on Day 7 of the impeachment trial at the Philippine Senate in Pasay City on July 20, 2026. PHOTO MIKE ALQUINTO/FILE

Senate impeachment court lowers conviction threshold in Duterte trial

By Catherine S. Valente and James Daniel Danio

Rep. Chel Diokno, counsel for the prosecution panel of the House of Representatives questions retired Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang on Day 24 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate, on Sept. 14, 2026. The Senate Impeachment Court allowed Cabotaje-Tang to testify on the legal framework of public accountability despite the defense’s objection that her statements would form conclusions of law. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Diokno warns of ‘acquittal by default’ in Duterte impeachment trial

By Kristina Maralit and Catherine S. Valente

SARA FACES SUPPORTERS
Vice President Sara Duterte at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court on Sept. 11, 2026 following her arraignment for grave threat charges. The proceedings, however, were deferred pending resolution of a motion filed by Duterte's lawyers. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Respondent or accused? Prosecution, defense clash over use of terms to refer to Duterte

By Catherine S. Valente

Senate impeachment court lowers conviction threshold in Duterte trial

Diokno warns of ‘acquittal by default’ in Duterte impeachment trial

Respondent or accused? Prosecution, defense clash over use of terms to refer to Duterte

Watch : Duterte defense challenges ICC bid to admit prior witness testimony

Paramount wins legal battle over WB takeover

PAO chief Persida Acosta. PHOTO BY BENEDICT ABAYGAR JR.

Hospital chief, nurse sued over boy’s death

Why the rich still steal: The mind of the corrupt

In 'Forgotten Island,’ Filipino folklore is not treated as decorative background. At its center are Jo and Raissa, who stumble through a portal to Nakali, the mysterious island their families had told them about. PHOTO FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES

‘Forgotten Island’ makes PH pride larger than life

Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery

Coach Ime Udoka pushes Rockets to 'make some real noise' after 2 straight first-round exits

Watch : Duterte defense challenges ICC bid to admit prior witness testimony

Bisera fires eagle-fueled 67, takes aim at Taiwan LPGA title

Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree on 2-year, $115 million extension

Meta acts against 3.7M scammers' accounts with Singapore police help

Kenneth Branagh embraces action hero role — to get in shape

Industry leaders place Filipino seafarers at center of maritime policies, development

Harvey Weinstein set to be sentenced for sexual assault after 6-year legal odyssey

Dizon testifies in graft case vs ex-congressman Zaldy Co, former DPWH officials

Gilas Pilipinas blasts Kazakhstan to reach Asian Games 3x3 quarterfinals

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Why the rich still steal: The mind of the corrupt

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Centrist Democracy Political Institute

Pax Silica: They get the chips, we get the bill?

By Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

From the Region to the World

Hats off to Panama Canal

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Requisites should be complied with before the vendor may cancel contract

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: Duterte-linked firm got 49 govt contracts | September 23, 2026

HEADLINES: Duterte-linked firm got 49 govt contracts | September 23, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

SPIRITUAL SOLUTION?

SEC overreach must be curbed

Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.

Postcards From The Future

What is a model local government?

By Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.

Marlen V. Ronquillo

A Time to Till

Conquest of Mars; death by leptospirosis

By Marlen V. Ronquillo

Daphne Oseña-Paez

Urbanista

What a resilient city means for Asean

By Daphne Oseña-Paez

The people not worth replacing

By Stephen Holmes

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

My disappointment with Justice Adolfo Azcuna

By Antonio Contreras

Defense lawyer Michael Poa takes the witness stand during the 21st day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at the Senate on Sept. 2, 2026. Former Education undersecretary Poa is declared a 'hostile witness' by the impeachment court because of his close relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte. During the trial, a heated exchange ensued between the prosecution's Benjamin Tolosa and the Defense's Shiela Sison when Tolosa referred to Poa as an 'abogadong, walang alam' (a lawyer who knows nothing) while presenting his 13-point offer of testimony regarding the alleged misuse of the confidential funds of the Department of Education. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Defense insists 16 votes needed to convict Duterte, says impeachment court cannot change threshold mid-trial

‘MAYOR’S ADMISSION SMOKING GUN’

Malacañang criticizes VP for blaming Marcos

As diesel cost soars, Palace says fare hikes ‘last resort’

DILG releases new travel approval mechanism

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Dizon pushes immediate dredging, temporary flood barriers in Pampanga towns

Hospital chief, nurse sued over boy’s death

Military bracing for retaliatory strikes

Canyoneering guide in video suspended

MORE Power sees VAT removal as partial aid

Meta acts against 3.7M scammers' accounts with Singapore police help

Harvey Weinstein set to be sentenced for sexual assault after 6-year legal odyssey

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Texas protesters demand safety amid US immigration raids

Papua New Guinea police bust people-smuggling ring

MARITIME CONVERGENCE
Key government officials, international maritime leaders, employer representatives and labor union delegates gather at The Manila Hotel on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, for the opening day of the Philippine Maritime Convention (Philmarcon) 2026. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Industry leaders place Filipino seafarers at center of maritime policies, development

Accentuate professional development truly further at Accenture

ADB cuts Philippines' growth outlook

Peso seen hitting P64:$1

PH bond yields fall despite BSP rate hikes

Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Head Coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Miami Heat on March 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston. PHOTO BY KEVIN M. COX/NBAE VIA GETTY IMAGES/ AFP

Coach Ime Udoka pushes Rockets to 'make some real noise' after 2 straight first-round exits

Bisera fires eagle-fueled 67, takes aim at Taiwan LPGA title

Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree on 2-year, $115 million extension

Gilas Pilipinas blasts Kazakhstan to reach Asian Games 3x3 quarterfinals

Arbole’s No. 15 fightback puts dream PGT win within reach

Defense counsel Justin Nicol Gular continues his cross-examination of Director Gerardo del Rosario on Day 28 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in Pasay City, on Sept. 22, 2026. Director del Rosario took the stand to authenticate corporate documents, general information sheets, and audited financial statements tied to Vice President Sara Duterte Duterte and husband Manases Carpio. Meanwhile, Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) Division Chief Rendell Sopeña, took the stand as the second witness after Del Rosario. House of Representatives' lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro identified Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte as the Head of the Procuring Entity (HOPE) for Davao City during the prosecution's direct examination of Sopeña. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

SEC DIRECTOR RETURNS, SOPEÑA TESTIFIES

September 22, 2026

Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Secretary Dante Ang II defends his agency's financial roadmap, highlighting his ongoing initiatives to protect the rights of permanent Filipino migrants and engage the diaspora as key partners in Philippine national development, during the Senate Committee on Finance (Subcommittee H) hearing led by Sen. Erwin Tulfo, alongside Sen. Alan Cayetano at the Senate on Sept. 22, 2026. Cayetano pushed for increased transparency and strategic funding for agencies handling the welfare, protection, and programs of global and permanent non-resident Filipinos. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

CFO BUDGET HEARING

September 22, 2026

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) under Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno files six criminal complaints at the Department of Justice (DOJ) against an importer, broker, and Customs employees over misdeclared shipments of onions and carrots imported without the required permits, in violation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

September 22, 2026

Health workers, nurses and doctors file a Manifestation with Urgent Motion to Conduct Investigation before the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Sept. 22, 2026 against the alleged continuing violations by physician Lorraine Marie T. Badoy following the issuance of the PRC’s decision in their case. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

September 22, 2026

Benilde's Irele Galas score against JRU's Allan Laurenaria during the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball at the Playtime Filoil Center in San Juan on Sept. 22, 2026. Photo by Rio Deluvio

September 22, 2026

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Special Features

Global Youth Summit 2026 – Four cities, 4,000 young Filipinos, one shared stake in the country’s future

Beyond rewriting the rules

Casino Plus awards P122.4M

MaroonStudios and Google Cloud congratulate the Bureau of Immigration on its 86th anniversary

At 86, the Bureau of Immigration bets its future on automated borders

ADVANCING INDUSTRIES AND LIFE Aboitiz Economic Estates' recognition affirms its promise to build integrated economic estates that drive growth and create opportunities. PHOTO FROM ABOITIZ

Aboitiz Economic Estates, Ajoya Cabanatuan earn top honors at 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards

A world of flavors awaits at Café by Westside

Globe brings 917 GDay 2026 Love Overload closer to communities

Metrobank foundation donates food truck to PRCMetrobank foundation donates food truck to PRC

There’s a room for everyone: A multigenerational Boracay getaway

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TV host faces LTO show cause order over viral seatbelt video

Unis to conclude group activities after F&F contract ends

Miss Universe franchise dispute puts 6 Southeast Asian contestants in doubt

Taylor Swift announces new song 'Patient Zero,' her first since her wedding

Hallyu star Park Shin-hye welcomes baby girl

As children become more immersed in the digital world, parents play a vital role in helping them build healthy and responsible technology habits.

Raising connected kids

PH earns first Two Michelin Keys as nine hotels make 2026 list

MakatiMed adds Ultherapy Prime to its wellness roster

Here’s why going for the sustainable option is the natural choice for self-care

Stand out and proud in customized denim

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The Sunday Times

Aga Muhlach has nothing left to prove — and more to explore

Turning business ambition into livelihood opportunities

Over 800 Globe volunteers bring GDay spirit to communities

GMA Kapuso Foundation turns bayanihan into relief and care

Cultivating flavor: From California vineyards to the global Filipino table

Philippine delegates join graduate students and officials from 13 Southeast Asian universities at the 11th UC Graduate Forum, held Aug. 18-19, 2026, at Universiti Putra Malaysia in Selangor, fostering regional collaboration on food security and sustainable agriculture. SEARCA PHOTO

Expats & Diplomats

Filipino graduate researchers take spotlight at Asean Food Security Forum in Malaysia

By Leander C. Domingo - September 21, 2026

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of Sept. 21, 2026

MOST AFFORDABLE The 2027 Kia EV3 enters the Philippine market at P1.898 million, making it Kia's most affordable EV in the country.

Fast Times

Kia EV3 brings electric motoring below P2M

By Isaac Atienza - September 22, 2026

MARITIME CONVERGENCE
Key government officials, international maritime leaders, employer representatives and labor union delegates gather at The Manila Hotel on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, for the opening day of the Philippine Maritime Convention (Philmarcon) 2026. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Maritime

Industry leaders place Filipino seafarers at center of maritime policies, development

By Yashika F. Torib - September 23, 2026

The Kawayan Casitas PHOTO FROM BASE

Build & Design

How bamboo is redefining signature homes and social housing

By The Manila Times - September 22, 2026

The Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Agusan del Sur. PHOTO FROM DENR

Green Industries

Asean launches 10-year road map to protect regional heritage parks

By Michele T. Logarta - September 19, 2026

Members of the UP community assemble for a short march before joining the Baha sa Luneta anti-corruption rally on Sept. 21, 2025 in Manila. PHOTO BY JONATHAN MADRID, UPS-MCO

Campus Press

UP Diliman chancellor backs students’ Sept. 18 walkout vs proposed P2.95B budget cut

By The Manila Times - September 19, 2026

Boardroom Watch

Davao’s delightful selections

By Rudolph Ian Alama - September 18, 2026

Agribusiness

Asean sees gaps in agri policy, funding

By Leander C. Domingo - September 17, 2026

Heaven’s Gift Bakehaus operates a major branch in Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, providing livelihoods for 35 workers. Contributed photos

Keep in View

By Harvy Bangayan - September 20, 2026

People attend a protest in the city of Linz, Austria on September 11, 2026, against the construction of new Google’s data centre in the Upper Austrian town of Kronstorf. A planned Google data centre promises investment, jobs and a place on the digital map. But not everyone is convinced and local residents have staged potests against the centre. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP)

Science & Technology

Google data center sparks protests in Austria

By Agence France-Presse - September 22, 2026

Sunday Business & IT

AI.Smart aims to make AI for all

By Jing Garcia - September 23, 2026