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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

By Associated Press

The Veneno Roadster looks like it escaped a race grid, with aero pushed to the edge and only nine examples ever built.

Fast Times

Lamborghini few-off roadsters explained: Reventon, Veneno, Centenario, Sian

By Fast Times Team

VP's husband sue lawmakers, BSP, AMLC

By Arlie O. Calalo and Red Mendoza

Senator Chiz Escudero. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Hold departure order issued against Escudero

By Red Mendoza

2 Americans die in Negros clash

By Izel Abanilla and Arlie O. Calalo

VP's husband sue lawmakers, BSP, AMLC

Hold departure order issued against Escudero

2 Americans die in Negros clash

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Apr. 28, 2026

Prague, power and the long road home

Jarlo Base and Akira Morishita PHOTOS FROM STAR MAGIC

Jarlo, Akira, Marielle and JM eye music, acting and bigger stages after ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar’

Japan startup seeks approval of cat kidney disease treatment

Gilas reaches Asian Beach Games QF

US extends window to buy Russian crude

PH officially seals Cebu hosting of 2028 Asian Beach Games

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

Digiplus to hold annual stockholder's meeting

Hot, humid easterly winds prevail over most parts of PH

MPBL: Basilan trips Cebu as Wilson turns hot

US, Iran clash over nuclear program as UN treaty review opens

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Apr. 28, 2026

Suspect in media gala shooting charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump

Trump's upcoming public events get a fresh security look

Michael Jackson streaming jumps 95% following ‘Michael’ film debut

On the Contrary

A change in terrain does not change the standard of truth

By Antonio Contreras

O RLY?

Prague, power and the long road home

By Orlando Mercado

Rough Trade

Another electric co-op skirmish flares in Mindanao

By Ben Kritz

DEAR PAO

Sales quotas and job security of regular employees

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: VP’s husband sues lawmakers, AMLC | Apr 28, 2026

DINNER DRAMA

‘Doktor Para sa Bayan’ program needs traction

Zilch

The historic BARMM election

By Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

Walking History

AI as our guide in Taiwan

By Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Securitatem Populi

The informal channels of diplomacy

By Lloyd C. Bautista

Naked Thought

The bully can’t be the victim

By Charlie V. Manalo

Project Syndicate

Ready or not, Europe’s post-American future has arrived

By Joschka Fischer

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a statement during a press conference at her office in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 18 February 2026. Duterte announced she would run for president in the 2028 national elections. EPA PHOTO

Nation

Duterte still leads poll but margin narrowing

US extends window to buy Russian crude

Pag-IBIG Fund, DHSUD hold 2 housing fairs

Dy to Asean women lawmakers: Push for change

Scrap fuel taxes, raise wages, groups urge Marcos

Regions

Inclusive growth seen in Region 6 as unemployment, poverty decrease

PNP enforces zero tolerance for policemen involved in crime

Nuclear power development sparks debate among PH stakeholders

DOT-8 stages Filipino-Asean culinary showcase

Cebu ports offer discount on cargo

World

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

US, Iran clash over nuclear program as UN treaty review opens

Suspect in media gala shooting charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump

Trump's upcoming public events get a fresh security look

UK's King Charles arrives in US to shore up Trump ties

Business

Digiplus to hold annual stockholder's meeting

Empower your career with Accenture

Coal moratorium stays

Meralco pushes back on power bill complaints

Catch-up spending seen supporting BSP tightening

Sports

PH officially seals Cebu hosting of 2028 Asian Beach Games

MPBL: Basilan trips Cebu as Wilson turns hot

Cone says Aguilar doubtful in big games vs Meralco, ROS

Meralco battles SMB in crucial match

Gilas reaches Asian Beach Games QF

Manases Reyes Carpio, accompanied by his legal counsel Peter Paul Danao, holds the complaint he filed against AMLC officers and others at the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

PRIVACY COMPLAINT

April 27, 2026

Children get vaccinated during the pre-launch of the Ligtas Tigdas campaign of the Department of Health and San Juan City to mark World Immunization Week on April 27, 2026. PHOTOS OF ISMAEL DE JUAN

ANTI-MEASLES CAMPAIGN

April 27, 2026

CLEAN-UP DRIVE

April 27, 2026

A thick fog envelopes Metro Manila as smoke from the Navotas sanitary landfill that caught fire continues to degrade air quality on April 27, 2026. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

DEGRADING AIR QUALITY

April 27, 2026

UNHEALTHY AIR

April 27, 2026

TREE PLANTING. An Aboitiz employee and his son La Trinidad Hydro in Alapang, Benguet on Earth Day last year. (ABOITIZ PHOTO)

Special Features

Earth Day 2026 highlights calls for cleaner, safer energy

China consumer shifts from importing to integrating global supply chains

Where the Philippines stands on renewable energy

More deals, more rewards, more reasons to enjoy

BSP gets a nod for its strong and adaptive reserve management

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NATIONWIDE CLASSROOM BUILDING PROGRAM Upon the order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Budget and Management led by Secretary Rolando Toledo approves the release of P17.27 billion to the Department of Education on April 13, 2026, to address classroom shortages and uplift the quality of basic education. IMAGE FROM DBM

TMT Newswire

PBBM orders P17.27B release to build 4,960 classrooms nationwide, close learning gaps

PANA opens Brand Academy 2026, equipping marketers to lead in Age of AI

CCPI gathers leaders, stakeholders for ‘whole-of-nation framework’ economic compass

Skyro brings bayanihan to life for 500 families in Taguig

The next wave of AI: Why companies arereorganizing around it, not just using it

Entertainment

Jarlo, Akira, Marielle and JM eye music, acting and bigger stages after ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar’

Andrea Brillantes leads Rein Entertainment’s new film ‘Laya’

Snacking at home with Will Ashley

Bela Padilla and the burnout break that led to London

Matty Juniosa advances to ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ final after second golden buzzer

Lifestyle

Artists cross cultures and boundaries in 'Borderless' exhibition

A floral treat for Mother’s Day

Massimo Dutti refreshes its MOA fashion address

ADB spouses serve a Filipino fest of culture

PalawanPay rolls out PalaSave to expand access to digital savings in PH

The Sunday Times

Emil Santos: polio survivor, teacher, artist

Sampling Zamboanga City’s flavors and colors

Brick Corner earns Michelin Guide 2026 Bib Gourmand nod

Filipina CEO Circle inducts new leaders, sets direction for 2026–2027

A refreshed take on matcha beverages

Expats & Diplomats
Japan envoy joins Manila fashion show celebrating 70 years of PH-Japan ties

Stock Watch
Stock indices as of April 27, 2026

Fast Times
Lamborghini few-off roadsters explained: Reventon, Veneno, Centenario, Sian

By Fast Times Team - April 28, 2026

Maritime
Wives, employers of jailed Filipino seafarers in Algeria seek stronger intervention from Marcos

By Yashika F. Torib - April 27, 2026

Build & Design
75% of homeowners still value 'the human element'

By Associated Press - April 28, 2026

Green Industries
BNPP can save $350M yearly for 80 years

By Michele T. Logarta - April 25, 2026

Campus Press
Benilde offers college program for OFWs

By The Manila Times - April 23, 2026

Boardroom Watch
Krème de la crème

By Moises Cruz - April 24, 2026

Agribusiness
DA pushes ‘White Revolution’ technologies

By Leander C. Domingo - April 23, 2026

Keep in View
Comic relief

By Niña Jonalyn Gambe-Diamante - April 26, 2026

Science & Technology
Asian Eye Institute completes inaugural robotic cataract clinical trial

Sunday Business & IT
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors

By Associated Press - April 28, 2026

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