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A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling tanker aircraft is seen in Ben Gurion international airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, February 25, 2026, amid the ongoing regional military confrontation tension between the US and Iran. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

US military plane hits road barrier during PH training, injuring 5 personnel

By Associated Press

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez (center) in a huddle with Marina Administrator Sonia Malaluan and Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Teodoro Locsin Jr. during the IMO regional conference in Manila. PHOTO FROM MARINA

Maritime

IMO, PH set STCW skills roadmap

By Yashika F. Torib and Genivi Verdejo

Former president Rodrigo Duterte. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

'Duterte, dela Rosa led nationwide EJK campaign, ICC prosecutors say

By Franco Jose C. Baroña and Javier Joe Ismael

ICC prosecutors cite Duterte’s narco list as evidence linking him to killings

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Palace denies Marcos reconciliation attempt with Sara

By Kristina Maralit

'Duterte, dela Rosa led nationwide EJK campaign, ICC prosecutors say

ICC prosecutors cite Duterte’s narco list as evidence linking him to killings

Palace denies Marcos reconciliation attempt with Sara

WATCH: ‘Marines acted on personal capacity’

ON TOP People line up as they wait to watch a film at a cinema in Xiqing District, Tianjin, on Feb. 20, 2026. Based on data of online ticketing platforms, China has surpassed North America as the world’s top-grossing film market with its 2026 box office revenue surpassing $970 million. XINHUA PHOTO

China becomes global box office champion so far in 2026

US tech giants to invest about $650 billion in AI in 2026

Vice President Sara Duterte announces her intention to run for president in the 2028 national elections during a press briefing in Mandaluyong City on Feb. 18, 2026. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

Group raises alarm over Sara's presidential bid

Manny Pacquiao throws a right at Floyd Mayweather Jr. during their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. AFP FILE PHOTO

Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch set Sept 20

Celebrities, P-Pop dancers team up as duos in ‘Stars on the Floor’ Season 2

Pope lines up trips to Central Africa, Algeria, Spain, Monaco

Juan Gomez de Liano makes Gilas Final 12 in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Small dog sole survivor of Peru helicopter crash that killed 15

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Laput-less La Salle sweeps UP to go 3-0

US military plane hits road barrier during PH training, injuring 5 personnel

LOOK: DLSU Lady Spikers def. UP Fighting Maroons, 3-0

WATCH: ‘Marines acted on personal capacity’

Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, foundation says

WATCH: ‘People Power’ will not be erased in history — Palace

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

The EDSA Revolution: Useless for the masses

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Francisco S. Tatad

First Things First

Reimagining our ties with China

By Francisco S. Tatad

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Crimes against humanity

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

On debts, deaths, and what the law says about family obligations

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: 'Duterte, dela Rosa led nationwide EJK campaign, ICC prosecutors say | Feb 25, 2026

HEADLINES: 'Duterte, dela Rosa led nationwide EJK campaign, ICC prosecutors say | Feb 25, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

GLUED TO THE TUBE

Senate damaging its own credibility with inaction on dela Rosa

Marlen V. Ronquillo

A Time to Till

Vast graveyard for shuttered provincial bus companies

By Marlen V. Ronquillo

All fists but no fight?

Let’s face it!

Information integrity: The next frontier of People Power

Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Centrist Democracy Political Institute

The Philippines is not a weak state, it is a captured one

By Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.

Postcards From The Future

The 99-year lease: Owning the future without selling the nation

By Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Palace says Roque lying about reconciliation bid

Plan to rejoin ICC not on the table — Malacañang

House panel to tackle Duterte's impeachment cases next week

Philippine water districts face supply challenges despite abundant resources

P4 billion set for SUCs upgrade to boost capacity, Gatchalian reveals

Rep. Brian Poe FACEBOOK PHOTO

Poe pushes stronger safeguards in proposed medical cannabis amendments

Cebu gets P300M fund from Palace

BFAR highlights need for fisheries conservation

DOTr to accelerate construction of Calumpit relocation site

Newspaper collection enters Unesco registry

Pope Leo XIV greets people next to cardinal Baldassare Reina at the end of a pastoral visit to the parish of the "Sacred Heart of Jesus" in the Castro Pretorio neighborhood of Rome, on February 22, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Pope lines up trips to Central Africa, Algeria, Spain, Monaco

Small dog sole survivor of Peru helicopter crash that killed 15

Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, foundation says

Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'

Canadians are choosing when to die, often with a smile

A Discord display stands at the company's booth at the Game Developers Conference 2023, in San Francisco, March 22, 2023. AP PHOTO

Discord pushes back global age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency

Bayer sues Johnson & Johnson over claim that prostate cancer drug cuts risk of death

Go: PH in ‘a good spot’ amid tariff uncertainty

Rate cuts alone not enough to boost growth

New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate

Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 PHOTO FROM SBP FB PAGE

Juan Gomez de Liano makes Gilas Final 12 in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Laput-less La Salle sweeps UP to go 3-0

LOOK: DLSU Lady Spikers def. UP Fighting Maroons, 3-0

LOOK: UST Golden Tigresses def. Ateneo Blue Eagle, (3-0)

PH to host U-19 Asian Sepak Takraw Championships in November

Thousands of protesters calling for the accountability of public officials allegedly involved in corruption occupied the EDSA–Ortigas intersection in front of the EDSA Shrine in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, as the country marked the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Protests were also held in Manila, prompting members of the Philippine National Police to secure the Ayala Bridge and Mendiola Bridge, both near Malacañang. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO, ISMAEL DE JUAN, JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE, AND RENE DILAN

February 25, 2026

A massive fire tore through houses in Intramuros, Manila on February 25, 2026. Residents evacuated with their pets and whatever possessions they could carry. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

February 25, 2026

The Manila Cathedral opened its crypt to the public on February 25, 2026, to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution and honor the legacy of Jaime L. Cardinal Sin. The former archbishop is credited as a primary architect of the 1986 peaceful uprising after his historic radio broadcast mobilized millions of Filipinos to form a human barrier against military tanks. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA AND RENE DILAN

LEGACY OF CARDINAL SIN

February 25, 2026

The Bureau of Customs held a public auction for 12 luxury vehicles, including the remaining vehicles seized from Sara Discaya at the Bureau of Customs on February 25, 2026. PHOTOS BY RENE DILAN

February 25, 2026

Senator Imee Marcos answers reporters during a press briefing at the Senate in Pasay City on February 25, 2026. Marcos has sought an inquiry on the alleged delivery of money in large suitcases to several lawmakers by 18 Marine and Army troopers. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

February 25, 2026

By supporting completion and linking education to opportunity, scholarships turn potential into lasting impact for students and their households.

Special Features

The future of social good in the Philippines

MFA spokesperson Lin Jian asserts One-China policy, commends foreign tourists interest in Chinese lifestyle at regular presscon

SM Prime sustains its commitment to future sustainability leaders

On Japan and the Philippines’ enduring friendship

Jimny gets smarter and safer: Iconic 4x4 now equipped with Suzuki Safety Support

CULTURAL REPRESENTATION Representing GameZone at the Dinagyang Festival. PHOTO FROM GAMEZONE

GameZone celebrates Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival 2026

ArenaPlus joins Sinulog, Dinagyang in reimagining festival experiences

BingoPlus gives away six cars, millions in cash from Valentine’s event over the weekend

ArenaPlus feted at PSA Awards Night

GSIS launches short-term micro-loans to government employees

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Celebrities, P-Pop dancers team up as duos in ‘Stars on the Floor’ Season 2

Like mother, like daughter: ‘Scream 7’ raises the stakes

Aktor’s Dingdong Dantes and Iza Calzado to induct new SPEEd officers

‘One Battle After Another’ wins six awards at BAFTA

Mark Herras and the season of survival

Connie Garcia, Brenda Ngo, Agile Zamora and Chuck Gueco

The Frenzy Group’s Chinese New Year feast

Uniqlo launches Clare Waight Keller’s Spring/Summer 2026 line

Next-gen fashion innovators stage anniversary showcase

Masterclass series highlights Korean skin science, community learning

Fil-Brit Adela Mae Marshall takes center stage as MUPh Muntinlupa 2026

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The Sunday Times

Chrystalle Buen on craft, confidence and conscious design

Driving her own lane

Tagaytay lamb promo goes beyond the usual chops

Eco-sanctuary estate to open in New Clark City

Bergerac and the Filipino’s case for looking beyond capitals

With the collective effort of the Filipino-Chinese community, the Binondo Chinatown lighting project aims to gain wider traction, attracting increased interest from tourists, cultural advocates and the general public. TMT PHOTO

Expats & Diplomats

Filipino-Chinese community powers Binondo heritage lighting initiative Phase 2

By Iza Iglesias - February 23, 2026

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of February 18, 2026

Cliffside views above Santiago Bay deliver some of Camotes’ most photographed sunsets.

Fast Times

Camotes Islands travel guide: Beaches, lakes, caves, and heritage in Cebu's "Lost Horizon of the South"

By Joseph T. Bautista - February 24, 2026

Maritime

IMO vows to step up protection of seafarers

By The Manila Times Maritime Team - February 25, 2026

Build & Design

Luxurious living with wellness at its core

By Cora Llamas - February 24, 2026

RECYCLING MADE EASY Through the RDC bins, SM Supermalls is making recycling more accessible while partnering with processing sites to ensure that every waste is made useful again. PHOTO FROM SM

Green Industries

How the SM Green Movement is building a circular, waste-free future

The Greentech team (from left): Raymund Acedera (CEO), Rommel Bernardo (inventor), Rowena Bernardo (global systems and communications), ER Rollan (cofounder). CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Campus Press

UP alumna brings invention to the world

By Pocholo Concepcion - February 19, 2026

Boardroom Watch

By Moises Cruz - February 20, 2026

A bean seed undergoes scarification with a set of nail clippers on Feb. 17, 2026. JESSICA DAMIANO VIA AP

Agribusiness

Scarification: The simple seed-starting trick that helps tough-coated seeds sprout faster

By Associated Press - February 24, 2026

Keep in View

Using your coconut well

By Ace Sapit - February 22, 2026

n EVA sampling and scientific laboratory analysis studying how resins that adsorb hydrophobic proteins and peptides.
IMAGE FROM AHR

Science & Technology

Proteomics: Turning archives into biological labs

By Deriq Bernard - February 21, 2026

A Discord display stands at the company's booth at the Game Developers Conference 2023, in San Francisco, March 22, 2023. AP PHOTO

Sunday Business & IT

Discord pushes back global age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency

By Associated Press - February 25, 2026