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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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J. GERARD SEGUIA

Inflation, wages, and now corruption remain Filipinos' top concerns — survey

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Starting at P2.235 million, the TX is the least expensive model in Toyota Philippines’ Land Cruiser range. TOYOTA PHOTO

Fast Times

Land Cruiser goes smaller with the FJ

RENE DILAN PHOTOS

Marcos cites looming cases vs Romualdez

By Bernadette E. Tamayo , Niña Myka Pauline Arceo and Ed Paolo Salting

Marcos: Ombudsman close to filing cases vs cousin, Romualdez, others over flood mess

By Catherine S. Valente and Kristina Maralit

Marcos arrives at Batasan for 5th SONA

By Catherine S. Valente

Marcos cites looming cases vs Romualdez

Marcos: Ombudsman close to filing cases vs cousin, Romualdez, others over flood mess

Marcos arrives at Batasan for 5th SONA

Watch : Tornado rips through eastern Wisconsin, damages structures

HIT BY DRONE Damage from the July 18, 2026, drone attack is visible in the structure of MV Inase after the cargo vessel was struck while docked at the Port of Pivdennyi, Ukraine. Three Ilonggo seafarers are among the 22 Filipino crew members seeking immediate repatriation after surviving the attack. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAM-RAM CERBO/FACEBOOK

3 Ilonggo seafarers ask to be repatriated

Australian politician loses appeal in racism case

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee headed by its chairman, Sen. Panfilo Lacson, resumes its inquiry into the alleged anomalies in several flood control projects during a hearing at the Senate in Pasay City on Nov. 14, 2025. Former Public Works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo took the stand and read his affidavit, outlining his account of the transactions under question. During the hearing, the Discaya couple, Sarah and Curlee, read the ledger or list of names of politicians and other personalities they bribed in the alleged anomalous flood control projects. Meanwhile, farmers and peasant advocates picketed outside the Senate during the hearing. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

84% unhappy with flood control scam response

Orlando Mercado

A code is not enough

MARIT STINUS-CABUGON

The war on drugs that still divides us

Georgia school shooter had a chaotic childhood and was fixated on mass killings, psychologist says

Sara Duterte, asked about her ‘glow,’ quips someone ‘looks like a corpse’ at 68

A shootout that killed 3 at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle may have been gang-related

76ers celebrate James' arrival with coronation photo fit for basketball's King

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say

Watch : Tornado rips through eastern Wisconsin, damages structures

Netanyahu heads to US for first Trump meeting since Iran war

Watch : Firefighters battle wildfire in Spain’s Castellon province

Eala teams up with Auger-Aliassime in US Open mixed doubles

Watch : Romania to shut down one nuclear power reactor because of low Danube river levels

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

Pia Cayetano messed with the truth

By Antonio Contreras

Observer

Impeachment with no one in the dock

By Yen Makabenta

Orlando Mercado

O RLY?

A code is not enough

By Orlando Mercado

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Hoarding of petroleum gas is illegal

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: Marcos cites looming cases vs Romualdez | July 28, 2026

HEADLINES: Marcos cites looming cases vs Romualdez | July 28, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

Yakap program a boon for our senior citizens

Rough Trade

AI data centers are rapidly approaching a breaking point

Rafael Alunan III

Article 4 done, Article 2 next

By Rafael Alunan III

Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Walking History

A young man shapes a nation

By Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Zilch

Fifth SONA: A day of reckoning

By Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

The City Builder

MVP: The founder of Bonifacio Global City

By Arnel Casanova

FACEBOOK/VP SARA DUTERTE

Sara Duterte, asked about her ‘glow,’ quips someone ‘looks like a corpse’ at 68

All 6 Filipino seamen of M/V Al Bahyah rescued, return home

Bomb goes off at DOJ; 2nd found near Senate

Cayetanos, Legarda, Padilla, Imee skip president’s report

President, VP’s trust ratings drop – survey

HIT BY DRONE Damage from the July 18, 2026, drone attack is visible in the structure of MV Inase after the cargo vessel was struck while docked at the Port of Pivdennyi, Ukraine. Three Ilonggo seafarers are among the 22 Filipino crew members seeking immediate repatriation after surviving the attack. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAM-RAM CERBO/FACEBOOK

3 Ilonggo seafarers ask to be repatriated

Provincial board member suspended

Mati Airport studied as alternate to Davao

Cebu motorist hits enforcer, loses license

Huge wastewater spill puts Bais Bay at risk

Colt Gray, the 16-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect, is led in by deputies for a plea hearing at Barrow County Superior Court in Winder, Ga., on Friday, July 24, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Georgia school shooter had a chaotic childhood and was fixated on mass killings, psychologist says

A shootout that killed 3 at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle may have been gang-related

Netanyahu heads to US for first Trump meeting since Iran war

Museum-level Impressionist works to be auctioned in Paris

Spain wildfire burns campsite to ash, leaving tears and despair

US President Donald Trump waves from under an umbrella after stepping off Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on July 27, 2026. Trump is returning from Milford, Michigan, where he delivered remarks at General Motors’ vehicle testing site Milford Proving Ground. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say

Tariffs raise doubts about US reliability, says Chile

Marina generates ₱705.68M revenues, exceeds H1 2026 targets

Intership Crew Philippines unveils Reintegration Program to help seafarers and families transition ashore

Higher tax exemption seen easing inflation hit

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 24: The Phillie Phanatic welcomes LeBron James to Philadelphia during a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Emilee Chinn / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

76ers celebrate James' arrival with coronation photo fit for basketball's King

Eala teams up with Auger-Aliassime in US Open mixed doubles

Austria bares undergoing undergoing angioplasty

MPBL: Binan trounces Valenzuela, climbs to 3rd spot in South

IMG Academy welcomes 13-year-old Filipino baseball standout Aiden Lazaro to its elite development program

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives on July 27, 2026. PHOTOS BY RENE DILAN

July 27, 2026

Senators and other lawmakers arrive at the north wing lobby of the House of Representatives during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, 2026. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

July 27, 2026

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian delivers his message as the Senate of the Philippines opens the second regular session of the 20th Congress on July 27, 2026. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

SENATE CONVENES

July 27, 2026

Filipinos listens to the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. before a joint session of Congress on July 27, 2026. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

THE NATION LISTENS

July 27, 2026

Anti-SONA rallies were held in Manila and Quezon City, before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his 5th State of the Nation Address on July 27, 2026. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

PROTESTS AND SCUFFLES

July 27, 2026

SUSTAINABLE MALLS From environmental stewardship, SM has expanded its sustainability drive to share value with its surrounding communities through economic opportunities and corporate social responsibility. PHOTO FROM SM

Special Features

For SM Supermalls, sustainability translates to social equity

Better use of public funds, not new list of programs, should be SONA focus

Governance reforms, clear economic roadmap sought

Erratic power dynamics disrupt Senate legislation ahead of Marcos' SONA

Infra, digitalization, sustainability: Business groups bare extensive wishlist

CELEBRATING ITS SECOND YEAR. (from left) Trade Hall cluster head of Space at One Ayala France Agustin, Event Stylist Michael Ruiz, Let’s Celebrate Expo founders Marbee Shing-Go and Berg Go, event and floral designer Teddy Manuel, Spain Tourism Board PR & Marketing Manager Chet Ramos lead the ribbon cutting ceremony during the official launch of the exhibition. PHOTO BY ANGELO DEL PRADO

'Let’s Celebrate Expo 2026' showcases PH top creatives, event curators and hospitality brands

Wells Fargo, JA Philippines celebrate milestone impact on 10,000 teachers, 400,000 students

Standard Insurance launches EV car insurance

Sen. Bong Go underscores fire prevention, personally assists hundreds of families displaced by Tondo blaze

Wing.ph strengthens gaming experience with secure payment methods

Beauty Gonzales PHOTOS FROM INSTAGRAM/BEAUTY_GONZALEZ

Behind Bela Padilla’s unexpected TV exit

Vice Ganda promises 'to do better' after backlash on comedy skit

Vice Ganda draws backlash over 'It's Showtime' skit involving Baby Dolls member

Beyond the crowns, Binibini queens embrace sisterhood and purpose

BINI, Liza Soberano, H.E.R. set for 'Forgotten Island' panel at San Diego Comic-Con

First Lady of the Philippines Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos in Michael Leyva
SCREENSHOT PHOTO FROM RTVM LIVE

White reigns, pale pink steals SONA spotlight

The Manila Times Lifestyle SONA fashion verdict 2026 roundup

SB19 named Philippines' newest tourism ambassadors by DOT

Jennylyn Mercado takes on beauty with her own skin care brand

Teresita Pamintuan marks 77th birthday at Manila Polo Club

During the festival, PalawanPay powered transactions at the Coffee Village, allowing visitors to pay digitally while accessing additional financial products available through the app.

The Sunday Times

PalawanPay banks on digital, branch network to help MSMEs grow

What consumers now look for in everyday meals

How Yumi became P-pop's most unexpected girl group

Turn pineapple peels into a refreshing drink

Japan strengthens its support for basic education in the Philippines with the turnover of a new classroom building for Maungib Elementary School in Tarlac. PHOTOS FROM JAPAN EMBASSY

Expats & Diplomats

Japan turns over new classroom building to Tarlac elementary school

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of July 23, 2026

Starting at P2.235 million, the TX is the least expensive model in Toyota Philippines’ Land Cruiser range. TOYOTA PHOTO

Fast Times

Land Cruiser goes smaller with the FJ

Maritime

Marina generates ₱705.68M revenues, exceeds H1 2026 targets

By Genivi Verdejo - July 28, 2026

Emerging locations for the warehouse market. IMAGE FROM LRG.

Build & Design

Balance GMA for residential loans, Central and Southern Luzon for warehouse

By Cora Llamas - July 28, 2026

XRF screening indicates the presence of mercury in this Pakistan-made skin lightening product measured at 14,880 ppm. PHOTO BY ECOWASTE COALITION

Green Industries

The 44th Pakistani product with toxic mercury

By Aric John Sy Cua - July 25, 2026

Carpenter’s fondness for the country led him to study its marine life, in the process discovering a wealth of information that led to the publication of a landmark report establishing the Philippines as 'the center of the center of marine shore fish biodiversity.'

Campus Press

A terrible loss

By The Manila Times - July 23, 2026

Boardroom Watch

Powerhouse mindset

By Moises Cruz - July 24, 2026

The ‘Tsokolate de La Union’ initiative aims to make the province self-sufficient in cacao to support its local manufacturers of chocolate products. DTI LA UNION PHOTO

Agribusiness

La Union pushes cacao expansion to boost chocolate industry

By Leander C. Domingo - July 23, 2026

Roberto Cruz Yumul

Owner

Atelier Betismo

Keep in View

Uncle Bob, the builder

By John Lester Naguna - July 26, 2026

NOT JUST A GAME Herbularyo helps students by starting with a plant they may already know, then work backward toward the chemistry that helps explain its biological properties. ATENEO PHOTO

Science & Technology

Herbularyo turns Filipino herbal medicine into chemistry lesson

THINK ON TOUR Enterprises are entering a new phase in which AI becomes part of core business operations rather than a productivity tool. PHOTOS BY JING GARCIA

Sunday Business & IT

IBM lays out AI-first roadmap for APAC

By Jing Garcia - July 26, 2026