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Thursday, September 3, 2026
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DOST-PAGASA WEATHER UPDATE

Southwest monsoon to bring more rains in parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila from Friday to Sunday — Pagasa

By Reina C. Tolentino

The Manila International Book Fair has evolved into a full experience where readers attend for community, culture and connection — to meet authors, get signatures, take photos, participate in quiz bees, and attend workshops, says Tinette
Capistrano, vice president of the fair’s organizer Prime Trade Asia.

Campus Press

Get lit on Manila’s mother of book fairs

By Pocholo Concepcion

Department of Justice

DOJ: 10 murder charges to be filed vs 15-year-old in Tacloban school shooting

By William B. Depasupil

Michael Wesley Poa takes the witness stand on Sept. 2, 2026. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

Poa doesn’t know where cash went

By Catherine S. Valente , Javier Joe Ismael and Kristina Maralit

HOSTILE WITNESS
Lawyer Michael Poa takes the witness stand during the 21st day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial inside the Philippine Senate on Sept. 2 2026. Former Education undersecretary Michael Poa was declared a 'hostile witness' by the impeachment court, citing his close relationship with Duterte. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

Prosecution, Defense argue over witness 'who knows nothing’ in impeachment trial

By James Daniel Danio and Catherine S. Valente

DOJ: 10 murder charges to be filed vs 15-year-old in Tacloban school shooting

Poa doesn’t know where cash went

Prosecution, Defense argue over witness 'who knows nothing’ in impeachment trial

Watch : Floodwater swamps Toronto bus, streets after severe storms

Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Two Pinoy sailors killed in attack on oil tanker

Contreras new template

Punish Meta, not the Filipino public

FROM HAPPINESS TO HORROR This video grab taken from footage released on Sept. 2, 2026, shows what it claims is the aftermath of a United States strike on a wedding in Sirik county, Hormozgan province, southern Iran. IMAGE FROM THE IRANIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY VIA AFP

Iran hits US sites after American strikes, wedding deaths

OPTIMISTIC Visitors walk past a Semicon Taiwan sign on the opening day of the Semicon Taiwan exhibition in Taipei on Sept. 2, 2026. Taiwan's semiconductor industry is expecting revenue to jump to 40 percent on the back of high demand for artificial intelligence technology. AFP PHOTO

Taiwan chip industry sees revenue soaring 40%

Man tied to tree, stabbed repeatedly

DOH: Leptospirosis cases in PH 12% lower than last year

Watch : Floodwater swamps Toronto bus, streets after severe storms

Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution

Watch : Uber, Wayve launch London's first robotaxi service

Ho Chi Minh City outplays defending champ PLDT

George Lucas presents a galaxy of art that goes far, far past 'Star Wars' in new Los Angeles museum

Scientists find a huge 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the clouds over Saturn's south pole

BREAKING: Southwest monsoon to bring more rains

LOOK: Ho Chi Minh def. PLDT (3-1)

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

Punish Meta, not the Filipino public

By Antonio Contreras

Rough Trade

Nasecore will make sure no good deed goes unpunished

The Word on the World

As war drums get louder, so must peacemakers

By Ricardo Saludo

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Partition of property owned in common by same sex couple

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: Poa doesn’t know where cash went | September 3, 2026

HEADLINES: Poa doesn’t know where cash went | September 3, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

ALL IN THE FAMILY

Where are the El Niño preparations?

What if every household owned a jet ski?

By Charlene Morales

Jeremiah Belgica

My Law.IQ

A view from a life and family advocate: What could lead a child to take another child’s life?

By Jeremiah Belgica

Girl from Marawi

From rebels to candidates

By Samira Gutoc

Anagel “Jay” Ledesma

Insurance Insights

Building a financially woke generation

By Anagel “Jay” Ledesma

Bong Habana Ruado

After No. 2: What Bam Aquino’s 2025 vote really means for 2028

By Bong Habana Ruado

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House prosecutors to file bill securing gaps in use of confidential funds exposed in impechment trial

Ombudsman files graft, bribery raps vs former chief fireman over P485.6M ambulance deal

Southwest monsoon to bring more rains in parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila from Friday to Sunday — Pagasa

Estrada declines plea, vows to ‘exhaust’ legal remedies

DepEd leads school safety drill to improve emergency readiness

Haze from Indonesia hangs over Iloilo City’s skyline at around 2 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2026, as air quality in the metro deteriorates to the “very unhealthy” level. PHOTO BY RJAY ZURIAGA CASTOR

Iloilo residents urged to take precautions as air quality deteriorates

Cebu extends suspension of face-to-face classes due to unhealthy air quality

High-grade marijuana seized from yacht at Subic Bay

Metro Cebu's air quality hits 'acutely unhealthy' level

Rotating browouts mulled in Visayas on Thursday due to inadequate power supply – NGCP

Students visit Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum in Khon Kaen on August 19, 2026. Researchers have found a trove of dinosaur fossils in Khon Kaeon province, which holds the country's richest deposits, offering insight into the creatures that roamed the planet millions of years ago. AFP PHOTO

Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution

Scientists find a huge 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the clouds over Saturn's south pole

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

South Korean police seek indictment of K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korea accelerates bid to put govt bodies outside of Seoul

(FILES) Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during a product launch event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California on October 27, 2016. Apple's chief executive Tim Cook hands over the company's reins to it's vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus on September 1, 2026. Cook spent nearly three decades at Apple, which he has led as CEO since 2011. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP)

Apple changes Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' for US users of its Maps, following Trump's order

US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions

Judge orders changes to Google’s digital ads business, spares it from breakup

Restoring trust, confidence needed for growth

Steeper taxes eyed on luxury cars, items

The Ho Chi Minh City team celebrate after scoring a point against PLDT. PVL PHOTO

Ho Chi Minh City outplays defending champ PLDT

LOOK: Ho Chi Minh def. PLDT (3-1)

Creamline escapes upset bid by Farm Fresh

LOOK: Creamline def. Farm Fresh (3-0)

Gilas to play with 11-man roster in Asian Games if Brownlee remains unavailable

Defense lawyer Michael Poa takes the witness stand during the 21st day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at the Senate on Sept. 2, 2026. Former Education undersecretary Michael Poa is declared a 'hostile witness' by the impeachment court because of his close relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte. During the trial, a heated exchange ensued between the prosecution's Benjamin Tolosa and the Defense's Shiela Sison when Tolosa referred to Poa as an 'abogadong, walang alam' (a lawyer who knows nothing) while presenting his 13-point offer of testimony regarding the alleged misuse of the confidential funds of the Department of Education. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

September 2, 2026

As the Senate continues with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, her Chief of Staff Zuleika Lopez attends the budget hearing for the Office of the Vice President at the House of Representatives on Sept. 2, 2026. The proposed allocations for the OVP will amount to more than P785 million. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

OVP BUDGET HEARING

September 2, 2026

San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora, Frisco San Juan Jr., deputy chairman and concurrent General Manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Addition Hills Barangay Captain Herbert Chua lead the inauguration and unveiling of markers under the Green, Green, Green Program at the Bird Watching Observation Deck along E. Rodriguez Street in Barangay Addition Hills, San Juan City on Sept. 2, 2026. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

September 2, 2026

Volunteers at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) repack relief goods at the Luzon Disaster Resource Center in Pasay City on Sept. 2, 2026. The relief goods are set to be distributed to communities affected by recent flooding in Central Luzon provinces due to continuous heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

RELIEF OPERATIONS

September 2, 2026

Members of the Senate Minority bloc, led by Minority floor leader Alan Peter Cayetano, pay tribute to Filipinos from various walks of life and professions, recognizing them as modern-day heroes for their contributions and service to the country, during a special tribute in connection with National Heroes Day at the Senate in Pasay City on Sept. 2, 2026. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

HEROES RECOGNITION

September 2, 2026

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Special Features

The Philippines must not trade historical memory for strategic convenience

SM Supermalls President Steven Tan named among honorees at The Business Manual’s CEO Awards

PNU celebrates 125th anniversary of Philippine Normal School

Growth on a sure footing

InLife rewrites the insurance playbook with digital power and bank partnerships

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PNU kicks off month-long celebration of 125 years of teacher education

MPCTI launches 2026 Sinclair National Art Competition

PH, Spain strengthen social security access for Filipinos abroad

Taiwan Excellence brings 24 innovative brands to the Philippines, opening new opportunities for business

FEU, MAP put mentorship at center of student internships

YOUTUBE/HBO

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ teaser takes fans back to Hogwarts

BLACKPINK's Lisa documentary film coming in October; solo MV teaser drops

Alex Gonzaga and Mikee Morada welcome baby boy

Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

Ryan Bang tears up over search for love: ‘Makakahanap kaya ako?’

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/ALEX.EALA

Alex Eala’s style icon is Maria Sharapova

The Filipino ‘superfood’ all-stars

How a play area can help children feel less afraid of clinic visits

Joey Marquez keeps it all in the family

Acer marks 50 years with push into AI, enterprise tech

Nelsito Gomez as C.S.Lewis CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/REAMUR DAVID

The Sunday Times

Nelsito Gomez: Carving out his own theatrical path

Where Davao locals like to eat

Cebu towns present versions of lechon

Samal Island gets a nod as resort earns readers’ choice nomination

GTBA, OneKlik honor trailblazers at 3rd Ambassador of the Year Awards

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presents the Order of Sikatuna to Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo. With them is during his farewell call at Malacañang Palace on Aug. 27 is the ambassador’s wife, Akiko Endo. PHOTOS FROM JAPANESE EMBASSY

Expats & Diplomats

Japan envoy Endo pays farewell call on Marcos, receives Order of Sikatuna

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of September 01, 2026

The updated Lexus RZ gets a larger 74.69-kWh battery, with the RZ 500e offering up to 460 km of claimed WLTC driving range.

Fast Times

Lexus updates UX, RZ for 2026

By Isaac Atienza - September 1, 2026

A 400-meter ultra large container vessel berthing at Contecon Manzanillo's newly approved 15.5-meter draft berth at the Port of Manzanillo, Mexico. PHOTO FROM ICTSI

Maritime

Contecon Manzanillo can now handle ultra-large vessels

By The Manila Times Maritime Team - September 2, 2026

Applying a stencil to the finished product at the facility. PHOTO FROM TASC

Build & Design

Asphalt solution combats climate change impacts

By Michele T. Logarta - September 1, 2026

Plant-based dishes served in a restaurant. PHOTO FROM MARIELLE LAGULAY

Green Industries

Philippine hotels gain momentum with plant-based menus to boost sustainability efforts

By Cora Llamas - August 29, 2026

The Manila International Book Fair has evolved into a full experience where readers attend for community, culture and connection — to meet authors, get signatures, take photos, participate in quiz bees, and attend workshops, says Tinette
Capistrano, vice president of the fair’s organizer Prime Trade Asia.

Campus Press

Get lit on Manila’s mother of book fairs

By Pocholo Concepcion - September 3, 2026

Boardroom Watch

Seeds of change

By Alexander Lopez - August 28, 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026 kicked off on Wednesday at the Bangkok–Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Thailand. The trade show will run until Friday. THE MANILA TIMES PHOTO

Agribusiness

Longevity and healthy aging seen driving global health product market

By The Manila Times - September 3, 2026

Calbayog City Mayor Raymund Uy personally accepts the awards, along with representatives from Apoy Benit Cacao Agricultural Farming, during the awarding ceremony on Feb. 20, 2026. PHOTO BY LORO

Keep in View

Dean of chocolates

By Aaron A. Cotejar - August 30, 2026

Science & Technology

SpaceX proposal to put a million satellites cause of concern

(FILES) Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during a product launch event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California on October 27, 2016. Apple's chief executive Tim Cook hands over the company's reins to it's vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus on September 1, 2026. Cook spent nearly three decades at Apple, which he has led as CEO since 2011. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP)

Sunday Business & IT

Apple changes Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' for US users of its Maps, following Trump's order

By Associated Press - September 3, 2026