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HEADLINES: Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan returns to Philippines | Jan. 19, 2026

HEADLINES: Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan returns to Philippines | Jan. 19, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the Change of Command Ceremony for incoming Philippine Army Commanding General, Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete, in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, on July 31,2025. During the ceremony, outgoing PA Commanding General Lieutenant General Roy Galido was conferred the Presidential Legion of Honor Award in recognition of his service. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Impeach complaint filed against Marcos

By Reina C. Tolentino and Kristina Maralit

Impeach complaint filed against Marcos

Today's Weather, 5 P.M. | Jan. 19, 2026

NATIONAL SECURITY A Taiwan national flag flutters near the Taipei 101 building at the National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Taipei on May 7, 2023. AP PHOTO

Taiwan reporter charged with bribery

During the two-day visit, Kobayashi’s delegation toured the Philippine Coast Guard and the Metro Manila Subway Project, one of the country’s flagship infrastructure initiatives supported by Japan.

Japan policy leader visits Philippines, reaffirms security and economic cooperation

Alex Eala POC PHOTO

Alex Eala debuts at Australian Open: A new chapter for Filipino tennis

Ernie Gawilan AFP FILE PHOTO

Asean Para Games-bound athletes to get bonus

From child star to changemaker

Gov’t to tap 2025 savings for CARS

China's 2025 economic growth among slowest in decades

Corporate amendment rules revised

PH debt service burden drops to $11B as of end-October

Impeach complaint filed against Marcos

IMF also lowers PH forecast for 2027n forecast from B1IMF also lowers

Lacson defends Blue Ribbon panel, tells critics to 'shut the f...up'

Sandiganbayan raffles off cases against Revilla, Co

MAP president presents commitments

DPWH allocates P229M to finish Iloilo flyover this year

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

When corruption cancels out corruption: Congress and the moral crisis of selective accountability

By Antonio Contreras

Orlando Mercado

O RLY?

When institutions are put on trial

By Orlando Mercado

Rough Trade

Today's Front Page

AMERICA DIVIDED

Maharlika Highway: No more a royal road

A call center operations manager who wants overtime pay

By Persida Acosta

Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Zilch

Leadership and moral ascendancy

By Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Walking History

A day in Taipei

By Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Peter G. Kischschlager

What happens when paid work disappears?

By Peter G. Kischschlager

The City Builder

All mayors need a masterplan

By Arnel Casanova

Lloyd C. Bautista

Securitatem Populi

‘Bye, bye, Miss American Pie’

By Lloyd C. Bautista

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Lacson defends Blue Ribbon panel, tells critics to 'shut the f...up'

Sandiganbayan raffles off cases against Revilla, Co

Philippines makes major natural gas discovery

Atong Ang still in the country, officials say

Philippines faces hurdles in deporting Zaldy Co from Portugal - Remulla

OVERDUE Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon (center) inspects the unfinished Aganan Flyover in Pavia, Iloilo, which the DPWH is targeting to complete this year after over five years since the start of its construction. PHOTO BY RJAY ZURIAGA CASTOR

DPWH allocates P229M to finish Iloilo flyover this year

Last missing victim found at landfill

Military recovers arms cache in Quezon

2 Maguindanao towns ban liquor sale, drinking in public

Iloilo explores advanced waste-to-energy project

SEEKING NEW ROLE Vietnam’s General Secretary of the Communist Party To Lam shakes hands with officials at the National Convention Center in preparation for the opening of the National Congress in Hanoi on Jan. 19, 2026. AP Photo

Vietnam to choose new leader

South Korea, Italy agree to deepen AI, defense cooperation

Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens missing

Japan PM to call snap election seeking stronger mandate

China's population falls again as births drop 17% a decade after 1-child policy ended

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Gov’t to tap 2025 savings for CARS

China's 2025 economic growth among slowest in decades

Corporate amendment rules revised

PH debt service burden drops to $11B as of end-October

IMF also lowers PH forecast for 2027n forecast from B1IMF also lowers

DISMAYED
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts during her first round match against Alycia Parks of the US at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia on Jan. 19, 2026. AP PHOTO

Eala falters in Australian Open first round

Durant leads Rockets past Pelicans

Junior Altas open title-retention bid with victory

Reyes braces for tough finals duel vs San Miguel

Cone admits SMB is better team than Barangay Ginebra

Former Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH district engineers Henry Alcantara, Bryce Hernandez, Jaypee Mendoza, and contractor Curlee Discaya reunite at the Senate during the resumption of the investigation into flood control projects by the blue ribbon committee on January 19, 2026. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

FLOOD CONTROL HEARING

January 19, 2026

DPWH Regional Director Gerard Pacanan unveils his face during the public hearing held by the Senate blue Ribbon Committee on January 19, 2026. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

January 19, 2026

Members of Kilusang Bayan Kontra Kurakot bare their plan to hold an anti-corruption rally on February 25, in time for the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power during a press conference in Quezon City on Monday, January 19, 2026. The protest will be done to call on the administration to detain officials implicated in large-scale corruption cases. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

ANTI-CORRUPTION RALLY

January 19, 2026

A group of protesters march in front of the Senate building in Pasay City to denounce alleged irregularities and the flood control scam. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

FLOOD CONTROL SCAM RALLY

January 19, 2026

Devotees raise images of the Sto. Niño to be blessed during the feast day of the child Jesus at the Sto. Niño de Tondo Parish in Manila on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Thousands gathered at the historic church to honor the Child Jesus, a cornerstone of Filipino Catholic tradition. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

STO. NIÑO FEAST

January 18, 2026

GSG EXECUTIVES From left are Marius Corpus, Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) chairman; Franklin Drilon, former Senate president and senator; Geraldine Marie Berberabe- Martinez, GCG commissioner; and Johann Carlos Barcena, GCG Executive director. PHOTO FROM GCG

Special Features

Governance that delivers is governance that matters

PRA ranks 5th among top-performing GOCCs of CY 2024

Good governance is felt not just seen

DTI places third in 2025 GOCC governance rankings, posts higher revenues

GSIS continues to deliver ‘Ginhawa for All’ via digital innovations

TWICE RECOGNIZED From left: NPC Chairman Johann Carlos Barcena, DBP Senior Vice President Soraya Adiong, former senator Franklin Drilon, DBP Executive VP Catherine Magana, GCG Chairman Marius Corpus, GCG Commissioner Geraldine Marie Berberabe-Martinez, DOF Undersecretary Rolando Tungpalan, DBP Corporate Secretary Maria Katrina Infante, and DBM Assistant Secretary Leonido Pulido III. DBP PHOTO

DBP recognized the second time for meeting good governance standards

German Club Manila marks 120 years of cultural exchange

Predator League 2026 wraps up Asia Pacific esports finale

Invitation to bioplastics online discussion on January 22

Epson supports retail offices with reliable POS printing solutions

Michael Pacquiao showed a noticeable change in his facial features, specifically his nose. PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/PACQUIAO.MICHAEL

Michael Pacquiao debuts new look

Beauty Gonzalez and Kris Bernal build rapport offscreen while clashing in 'House of Lies'

Rhen Escaño, Joseph Marco headline hit Wattpad adaptation

'28 Years Later:' Dream leads for roles in a nightmare world

Sound support backs independent filmmakers at CinePanalo 2026

MUSIC FOR MOMS AND KIDS Former senator and The Manila Hotel President Joey Lina (left) with The Rainmakers and Allison Gonzales (third from left) at the press conference and ‘Kapihan Sa Manila Hotel’ forum on Friday, January 16, for the launch of the pre-Valentine dinner-concert ‘Alay Sa Mag-Nanay’ at The Manila Tent on Feb. 7, 2026. PHOTO BY ARLO CUSTODIO

‘Alay Sa Mag-Nanay’ pre-Valentine show to support indigent mothers in Manila

John Cragun and Catherine Sullivan’s magical Manila Polo Club wedding

Color out, black glam in at Golden Globes red carpet

‘Sinulid’ marks 10 years with grand showcase

Renowned designer Len Cabili talks work-life balance and connectivity

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The Sunday Times

From child star to changemaker

Foodies show love for Filipino food

Here’s why hiking in Hong Kong is gaining attention among travelers

Milk, but make it dessert

Celebrating 25 years of transforming Filipino learning

During the two-day visit, Kobayashi’s delegation toured the Philippine Coast Guard and the Metro Manila Subway Project, one of the country’s flagship infrastructure initiatives supported by Japan.

Expats & Diplomats

Japan policy leader visits Philippines, reaffirms security and economic cooperation

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of January 19, 2026

Fast Times

Ford Sparks the Future: New Territory Hybrid and All-New Mustang Mach-E Boost

Marina Administrator Sonia Malaluan and Belgian Ambassador Vladislava Iordanova integrate Project Olivia and EU standards for Asean. PHOTO FROM MARINA

Maritime

PH-Belgium alliance drives maritime modernization

By Genivi Verdejo - January 14, 2026

A detail of the griffins that decorate the newly restored underground House of Griffins, dated between the II and I century BC. AP PHOTOS/ANDREW MEDICHINI

Build & Design

Explore Ancient Rome virtually: House of the Griffins opens to public

By Associated Press - January 20, 2026

United States President Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2026. PHOTO BY EVAN VUCCI VIA AP

Green Industries

Trump’s withdrawal from climate groups sets back climate action

By Ludwig Federigan - January 17, 2026

Karen Ann Santos: 'All I knew then was that I had to do something. Because if I didn’t, it would haunt me forever.' PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK

Campus Press

Defying logic, becoming a lawyer

By Karen Ann P. Sayson - January 15, 2026

Aron Shaviv
Chief Executive Officer
Vantage Influence

Boardroom Watch

A Savvy way into politics

By Khrystyn Andaya - January 16, 2026

A study published in the Agriculture and Development Notes reveals uneven gains from the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement. SEARCA PHOTO

Agribusiness

Asean-China FTA delivers uneven results for agriculture trade: Vietnam wins the most

By Leander C. Domingo - January 15, 2026