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Russian vlogger arrested for viral posts on pranking, harassing Filipinos

By Adelfa Celestino

HEADLINES: Sara says ICC arrest led to reconciliation | April 3, 2025

HEADLINES: Sara says ICC arrest led to reconciliation | April 3, 2025

Marcos Cabinet officials snub Senate panel probe on Duterte arrest

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Vice-president of Philippines Sara Duterte addresses people gathering outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, on March 14, 2025, as former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte appears for the first time before International Criminal Court to face crimes against humanity charges. The 79-year-old faces a charge of "the crime against humanity of murder", according to the ICC, for a crackdown that rights groups estimate killed tens of thousands of mostly poor men, often without proof they were linked to drugs. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)

Sara says ICC arrest led to reconciliation

Sen. Robin Padilla (center) poses with Vice President Sara Duterte (second from left) and Harry Roque (right). PHOTO COURTESY OF PDP-LABAN

Go home, campaign, Duterte urges Robin

By Javier Joe Ismael

Marcos Cabinet officials snub Senate panel probe on Duterte arrest

Sara says ICC arrest led to reconciliation

Go home, campaign, Duterte urges Robin

Signing of the Joint Circular on the Establishment of Child Development Centers by the LGUs 4/3/2025

OPM singer-songwriter Klarisse de Guzman INSTAGRAM PHOTO/KLARRISE DE GUZMAN

Klarisse de Guzman comes out as bisexual in 'PBB'

Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok—report

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs in a move that threatens to ignite a devastating global trade war. Key US trading partners including the European Union and Britain said they were preparing their responses to Trump's escalation, as nervous markets fell in Europe and America. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

WHO facing $2.5-B gap even after slashing budget—report

A Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jets prepares to land at the Hsinchu Airbase in Hsinchu on April 2, 2025. The Chinese military announced new exercises on April 2, in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island it claims as its own. (Photo by I-HWA CHENG / AFP)

China says ends two-day Taiwan drills with simulated strikes on key ports, energy sites

A Palestinian man carries the body of a baby killed in an Israeli strike on a UN building in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on April 2, 2025, at the Indonesian hospital in Beit Lahia. The Israeli army said it targeted Hamas militants in a strike on a UN building in Jabalia refugee camp on April 2, that Gaza's civil defence agency said killed 19 people, nine of them children. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Hamas officials reject latest Israeli proposal on Gaza truce

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs as US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick holds a chart during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs in a move that threatens to ignite a devastating global trade war. Key US trading partners including the European Union and Britain said they were preparing their responses to Trump's escalation, as nervous markets fell in Europe and America. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

Trump sparks trade war with sweeping global tariffs

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks during a press conference with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa (not pictured) following their meeting in Ramallah on March 24, 2025. (Photo by Nasser Nasser / POOL / AFP)

Syria says deadly Israeli strikes a 'blatant violation'

An engineer works at an AI-based drone system during a presentation of sensors technology company Dryad 'Silvaguard' the first autonomous, AI-based drone system for early forest fire detection in Eberswalde, eastern Germany, on March 27, 2025. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

AI-powered drones track down fires in German forests

A man arranges rolls of olive pomace at the grounds of start-up Bioheat, on March 3, 2025 in the town of Sanhaja near Tunis. In a Tunisian workshop, olive pomace is transformed into heating briquettes, an alternative to wood and a vital energy source in a country heavily dependent on imported gas and oil. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP)

Tunisian startup turns olive waste into clean energy

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Xerius Jackson, age 7, gets an MMR vaccine at a vaccine clinic put on by Lubbock Public Health Department on March 1, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. Cases of Measles are on the rise in West Texas as over 150 confirmed case have been seen with one confirmed death. Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Jan Sonnenmair / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Measles spreads to central Texas; 5 states have active outbreaks

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

A more pragmatic view of sovereignty

By Antonio Contreras

Observer

Information as the world's dominant resource

By Yen Makabenta

Remoto Control

A case of fake news: Jojo Mendrez

By Danton Remoto

The Word on the World

Fake news spreads because we want to believe it

By Ricardo Saludo

Today's Front Page

An exercise in futility and self-harm

What is a floating status?

By Persida Acosta

Colin Berberabe Garcia

Really rebuilding the Philippines

By Colin Berberabe Garcia

Rough Trade

Concentrated energy

Jeremiah Belgica

My Law.IQ

The role of Christian educators in raising God-fearing citizens for national progress

By Jeremiah Belgica

Ariel G. Cantos

Insurance Insights

Set it and forget it: Building your retirement fund on autopilot

By Ariel G. Cantos

Girl from Marawi

Eid without Mama

By Samira Gutoc

BUSINESS

Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok—report

By Agence France-Presse

Angel Canino UAAP PHOTO

SPORTS

Canino open for another positional change in Alas return

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs in a move that threatens to ignite a devastating global trade war. Key US trading partners including the European Union and Britain said they were preparing their responses to Trump's escalation, as nervous markets fell in Europe and America. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

WORLD

WHO facing $2.5-B gap even after slashing budget—report

By Agence France-Presse

OPM singer-songwriter Klarisse de Guzman INSTAGRAM PHOTO/KLARRISE DE GUZMAN

Klarisse de Guzman comes out as bisexual in 'PBB'

By Iza Iglesias

TOAST FOR THREE BingoPlus executives (from left) Arthur Tan, Rafael Jasper Vicencio, Willy Ocoer, Renato Nunez and Ramon Dizon raise a toast to three years and more of providing entertainment and fun for the Filipino masses. PHOTO FROM BINGO PLUS

LIFESTYLE

BingoPlus celebrates 3 years of providing entertainment that uplifts communities

By Khrystyn Andaya

UST Golden Tigresses stop the Adamson Lady Falcons in 5 sets, 25-18, 23-25, 22-25, 27-25, 15-8, in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball round 2 match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 2, 2025. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

April 2, 2025

Local and foreign tourists visit the Manila Cathedral on April 2, 2025, which opened an exhibit featuring artists' works on the Lenten season. The exhibit will run until April 8. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

April 2, 2025

A backhoe operator takes a break under the scorching heat after dredging a part of the Estero de Tripa de Gallina near the Airport Road bridge in Baclaran, Parañaque on April 2, 2025. The New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the private operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), reported that it has cleared 139,000 tons of waste, debris, and garbage as it aims to mitigate flooding in and around the airport. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

April 2, 2025

Vincent Rocha, founder and CEO of Mylo Speech buddy, together with medical experts, parents and autism awareness advocates, share their stories during the launch of Mylo Speech buddy. The app featuring 'Ausome World' and the 'Speak Clinic' teleconsultation platform, were launched on World Autism Awareness Day in Quezon City on April 2 2025. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

April 2, 2025

Commodore Jay Tarriela, National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea spokesman, shows to the media a copy of a comic book, 'Ang mga Kwento ni Teacher Jun (The Stories of Teacher Jun),' to educate Filipinos on the importance of the country's maritime claims, sovereignty, and sovereign rights in the WPS during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on April 2, 2025. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

April 2, 2025

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Nation

US author: I'm not Duterte's lawyer!

(UPDATE) AN American author on Tuesday night said he had been receiving messages from Filipinos who think he was the lawyer of former president Rodrigo Duterte. In a Facebook post, Nicholas Kaufmann, who is a thriller and horror book author, said there were messages thinking he was Duterte's counsel, Nicholas Kaufman. "I am being absolutely flooded today with followers and commenters from the Philippines who I guess don't believe I'm not Duterte's lawyer. Our names aren't even spelled the same (he's Kaufman with one N). It's insane!" Kaufmann wrote. On

By Aric John Sy Cua - April 3, 2025

Marcos trust, approval ratings plummet

US approves $5.58B fighter jet sale to PH

US-based Filipinos new targets of online scammers

Villar, 13 other Filipinos in Forbes world's richest

Comelec guarantees equal access to all voters

Go thankful for Nora Aunor's support

Filipino woman cited for marine conservation

Recto defends govt decision to tap idle funds

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks before an Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas rally at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Feb. 18, 2025. President Marcos endorsed the administration’s 12 senatorial candidates during the alliance’s fourth proclamation rally and the first in the National Capital Region (NCR). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Alyansa eyes strategic reforms

Police chief dies in road mishap

SALAMAT PO AWARD From left are DSWD Ilocos Regional Director Marie Angela Gopalan, DSWD Undersecretary for the Office of Inclusive Sustainable Peace Alan Tanjusay, SM Foundation Assistant Vice President for Outreach Program Cristina Angeles, SM City Urdaneta Mall Manager Abraham Malicdem, SM Foundation Project Supervisor Jennelyn Lizardo, DSWD Assistant Regional Director for Administration Melecio Ubilas Jr. and DSWD Assistant Regional Director for Operations Anniely Ferrer. SM FOUNDATION PHOTO

SM Foundation wins DSWD Award

Marina conducts ship inspection in Batangas ahead of Holy Week

A Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jets prepares to land at the Hsinchu Airbase in Hsinchu on April 2, 2025. The Chinese military announced new exercises on April 2, in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island it claims as its own. (Photo by I-HWA CHENG / AFP)

China says ends two-day Taiwan drills with simulated strikes on key ports, energy sites

By Agence France-Presse

A Palestinian man carries the body of a baby killed in an Israeli strike on a UN building in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on April 2, 2025, at the Indonesian hospital in Beit Lahia. The Israeli army said it targeted Hamas militants in a strike on a UN building in Jabalia refugee camp on April 2, that Gaza's civil defence agency said killed 19 people, nine of them children. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Hamas officials reject latest Israeli proposal on Gaza truce

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks during a press conference with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa (not pictured) following their meeting in Ramallah on March 24, 2025. (Photo by Nasser Nasser / POOL / AFP)

Syria says deadly Israeli strikes a 'blatant violation'

An engineer works at an AI-based drone system during a presentation of sensors technology company Dryad 'Silvaguard' the first autonomous, AI-based drone system for early forest fire detection in Eberswalde, eastern Germany, on March 27, 2025. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

AI-powered drones track down fires in German forests

A man arranges rolls of olive pomace at the grounds of start-up Bioheat, on March 3, 2025 in the town of Sanhaja near Tunis. In a Tunisian workshop, olive pomace is transformed into heating briquettes, an alternative to wood and a vital energy source in a country heavily dependent on imported gas and oil. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP)

Tunisian startup turns olive waste into clean energy

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Xerius Jackson, age 7, gets an MMR vaccine at a vaccine clinic put on by Lubbock Public Health Department on March 1, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. Cases of Measles are on the rise in West Texas as over 150 confirmed case have been seen with one confirmed death. Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Jan Sonnenmair / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Measles spreads to central Texas; 5 states have active outbreaks

Elon Musk speaks at a town hall holding a check Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Democrats' win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs as US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick holds a chart during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs in a move that threatens to ignite a devastating global trade war. Key US trading partners including the European Union and Britain said they were preparing their responses to Trump's escalation, as nervous markets fell in Europe and America. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

Foreign Business

Trump sparks trade war with sweeping global tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war Wednesday as he slapped 10 percent tariffs on imports from around the world and harsh extra levies on key trading partners. Holding up a chart of the sweeping measures in the White House Rose Garden, Trump unveiled particularly stinging tariffs on major trade partners China and the European Union on what he called "Liberation Day." "This is one of the most important days, in my opinion, in American history," said Trump. "It's our declaration of economic independence." The announcement

By Agence France-Presse - April 3, 2025

Factory activity shrinks as demand, output drop

Trump to escalate global trade tensions

Govt budget balance swings P171.4-B deficit

Investment approvals up 294% in Q1 – PEZA

DA eyes 'total overhaul' of decades-old pork MAV

Max's Group Inc. gives notice of annual stockholders' meeting

World Bank OKs $800M for PH energy transition

Ayala, Mitsubishi seal deal for half of GCash

Megawide: Carbon Market expansion done next year

Bridging the digital skills gap

The secrecy of bank deposits in the context of taxation

Foreign Business

US Q1 auto sales get lift from looming Trump tariffs

June Mar Fajardo (left) and Scottie Thompson PBA PHOTOS

Sports

PBA legends Asaytono, King, Tuadles make it to PBA 50 Greatest list

MANILA, Philippines — After failing to make the first two batches of the PBA's greatest list, cage legends Nelson Asaytono, Arnie Tuadles and Abe King finally, got the recognition due them after leading the list of 10 new additions during Wednesday night's formal announcement. Nicknamed "the Bull", the 58-year-old joined the latest cast of inductees after being left out in the previous 25 greatest list, and the next 15 to comprise the PBA's 40 greatest 10 years ago. Still, it was better late than never for Asaytono to be included in the Greatest List just a week before the

By Richard Dy - April 3, 2025

Talent hoarding vs team building

Petro Gazz looks to secure Finals berth

Alas off to rousing start in AVC Tour

La Salle extends mastery over Ateneo

Mateo: A gem ready to shine in PH jr team

'Incredible' Curry scores 52 as Warriors down Grizzlies

LA Dodgers blast winless Braves to stay unbeaten

Tiger's plan to play Masters just a joke

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of April 2, 2025

PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago TMT FILE PHOTO

PPA to remit P5.2B in dividends

Hapag-Lloyd’s Tokyo Express makes its inaugural call at ICTSI’s Manila International Container Terminal, marking the launch of the China-Philippines Feeder service. PHOTO FROM ICTSI

Hapag-Lloyd launches PH service with inaugural call at MICT

PlayTime CARES volunteers with TV5’s Alagang Kapatid Foundation distributing essential household items to evacuees of a fire incident in Tondo, Manila in December 2024. PHOTO FROM PLAYTIME

PlayTime CARES for community building and social impact

TO WIN WHEELS In celebration of reaching one million Facebook followers, PlayTime will be giving away 100 cars to 100 followers if the number of followers of the online gaming platform reaches 50 million. PHOTO FROM PLAYTIME

Making 'play time' more exciting

BingoPlus provides reliable entertainment, opportunities

SECURING THE LAND The Philippine Army is intensifying its efforts to enhance external security operations while continuing to uphold internal
security and territorial defense. PHOTO FROM THE PHILIPPINE ARMY

Philippine Army modernization: Serving people, securing the land

TOP EMPLOYER P&A Grant Thornton leaders pose with fresh graduates. PHOTO FROM P&A GRANT THORNTON

Tmt Newswire

P&A Grant Thornton is Prosple's top employer for fresh graduates

P&A GRANT Thornton has once again solidified its reputation as an employer of choice as it earned the Top 1 spot in Accounting and Advisory company and secured the 12th overall ranking in Prosple's Top 100 Employers for Fresh Graduates in the Philippines. Determined through student popularity and program quality, Prosple's ranking reflects the satisfaction of fresh graduates with their chosen workplaces that highlight factors in improving professional development such as career opportunities, mentorship and work culture. It also considers page views made by students and job

CCPI, CCIPF to strengthen Ph-Portugal ties

Opapru launches Women, Peace, Security Center of Excellence

Golden Icons CSR initiatives successfully completed

Free Pet Vaccinations for Rabies Awareness Month

Taal Vista Hotel unveils 'Plate for the Planet' dish

Metrobank Foundation shapes scholars with purpose, service

Regional growth booming for startups in 2024 – QBO

Charting the future: UA&P welcomes its next leader

CHR publishes advisory calling for rights-based approaches in upcoming #Eleksyon2025

CDC, Clark Water champion sustainability, tourism with Katubig Youth Caravan

British Chamber supports development of PH's cyber workforce

Concentrix strengthens employee security, well-being

'In a world like this, you and I will always be rookies. What matters is how fast you adapt — and what you do with what you learn,' Francis Kong (standing) said in a keynote address at the launch of Metis College on March 29, 2025.

Campus Press

MBA degree a 'toolbox' for success

TIIKM Managing Director Isanka Gamage (fourth from left), TIIKM Assistant General Manager and Head of International Relations and Partnerships Joseph Austin (third from right), and BulSU President Teody San Andres (fourth from right). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Bulacan State University partners with research firm

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Learning about global issues

The Alfonso Castañeda Multi-Purpose Cooperative (ACMPC) operating from Nueva Vizcaya now has modern baking facilities to produce buko pie. DA PHOTO

Agribusiness

Co-op gets boost for buko pie venture

By Leander C. Domingo

The headquarters of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) in Los Baños, Laguna. SEARCA PHOTO

Gregorio leaves legacy at Searca

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Davao Region farmers given P49M support

Raya is the freshest addition to the P-Pop scene. PHOTO COURTESY OF VIVA MUSIC

Say hello to new P-Pop group Raya

By Mark Bonifacio - April 3, 2025

TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan — 'The Palagi' perfect couple

Kean Cipriano releases collab with Ice Seguerra

Taiwanese band The Chairs to headline 'All Of The Noise 2025'

BGYO brings vibrant new era of music and growth

Kris Aquino details pain and struggle of lupus flare

What you know could make you feel and look better

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Kaila Estrada goes 'Barefaced'

By Iza Iglesias - March 29, 2025

Summit empowering women set today

ALV celebs flaunt impressive 'Bodies of Work'

PH, Thai business leaders join forces to launch premium skincare for Filipinos

Switch and save: Watsons proves premium quality at budget-friendly prices

The Toy Library at Kalayaan Elementary brings learning to life

Zonta International leads awareness campaign against gender-based violence

The Sunday Times Magazine

Song Joong-ki in Manila: A long-awaited journey

March 30, 2025

Trisha Cruz-Cuason, with the continued guidance of her mother and her own two daughters — Katrice (leftmost) and Sabine (rightmost) — waiting in the wings, is forging ahead to ensure that Lally’s spirit never fades away.

Honoring stories,preserving legacy

Cultural Center of the Philippines President Kaye Tinga PHOTO COURTESY OF CCP

The dual value of arts and culture

Senator and longtime arts patron Cynthia Villar (leftmost) leads the oath-taking of officers of the newly founded Las Piñas Visual Artists Organization PHOTO BY LANDER BLANZA

Senator Cynthia Villar supports Las Piñas Visual Artists Organization, Inc.

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Filipino food through time-honored cookbooks

The Manila Times CSI

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS Noshiro (FFM-3) PHOTOS FROM JAPANESE EMBASSY

Expats & Diplomats

Japan's JS Noshiro conducts inaugural port call in Subic

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of April 2, 2025

Fast Times

Nissan Philippines unveils 7th generation Patrol

By Mika Fernandez-David - April 1, 2025

PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago TMT FILE PHOTO

Maritime

PPA to remit P5.2B in dividends

By Genivi Verdejo - April 2, 2025

new-building-in-iloilo

Build & Design

2 new buildings offer many 'firsts' in Iloilo City

By Cora Llamas - April 1, 2025

(From left) Moderator Princess Legaspi, APC President Koichi Ozaki, APC Chief Sustainability Officer Ernie Carlos and APC Sustainability Executive Kirstoff Buyoc. PHOTO FROM APC

Green Industries

APC's Greenprint addresses sachet economy

By Michele T. Logarta - March 29, 2025

'In a world like this, you and I will always be rookies. What matters is how fast you adapt — and what you do with what you learn,' Francis Kong (standing) said in a keynote address at the launch of Metis College on March 29, 2025.

Campus Press

MBA degree a 'toolbox' for success

By Red Mendoza - April 3, 2025

Boardroom Watch

By Frances Mae Ramos - March 28, 2025

The Alfonso Castañeda Multi-Purpose Cooperative (ACMPC) operating from Nueva Vizcaya now has modern baking facilities to produce buko pie. DA PHOTO

Agribusiness

Co-op gets boost for buko pie venture

By Leander C. Domingo - April 3, 2025