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Senator Ping Lacson. FACEBOOK/SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Lacson flags 'fraudulently' titled land in Taguig City

By Catherine S. Valente

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

Tropical Depression Pilandok to enhance southwest monsoon, bring more rain

By Reina C. Tolentino

MONSOON MAYHEM Heavy monsoon rains flood the Zapote Junction in Las Piñas on Aug. 29, 2026, congesting traffic, stalling vehicles and forcing people to wade through knee-deep waters. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the rains would continue until Sept. 1. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Heavy rainfall brings floods, lahar warning

By Dan Madrazo and Franco Jose C. Baroña

La Mesa Dam PHOTO BY PNA/JOAN BONDOC

Pagasa warns low-lying areas as La Mesa Dam exceeds overflow level

By Philippine News Agency

Tropical Depression Pilandok to enhance southwest monsoon, bring more rain

Heavy rainfall brings floods, lahar warning

Pagasa warns low-lying areas as La Mesa Dam exceeds overflow level

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Aug. 31, 2026

NO TO RIVALRY Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. speaks at a press conference in Koror on Aug. 30, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Palau to host Pacific Islands Forum

Signing off Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya speaks at The Manila Times' business forum in this file photo. Photo by John Orven Verdote

Japanese ambassador to PH ends tour of duty

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

Dean of chocolates

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

Nelsito Gomez: Carving out his own theatrical path

Lalay Ramos Jimenez

When guns shadow the Bangsamoro ballot

‘I’m the happiest man in the world!’ - Tim Cone

US Open get-in price doubles 12 hours after announcement of Eala's opening match schedule

Katseye’s Sophia to miss UK, European leg of ‘Wild Wild’ tour

'We are standing firm,' Maduro says in photo posts from detention

NGCP issues red, yellow alerts for Visayas

‘Pilandok’ to intensify into tropical storm — Pagasa

Marcos leads commemoration of National Heroes Day

Trump calls for 'punishment' of NBC reporter

Cone names Abarrientos, Arana, Baltazar to Gilas Asian Games roster

US strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

An economy in crisis, Marcos doesn’t have a plan

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

San Beda University and the education of the Filipinos

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

The Hormuz catastrophe: Netanyahu and Trump knew the risks – and escalated anyway

By Dan Steinbock

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

What is a potestative condition?

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: No respite from rains as monsoon intensifies | August 31, 2026

HEADLINES: No respite from rains as monsoon intensifies | August 31, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

US running out of options in dealing with Iran

Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Resurgence

Challenges notwithstanding, immunization must go on

By Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Migrant Matters

Employment after enrollment: Is a foreign diploma sweeter?

By Crispin Aranda

Salvador S. Panelo

Counterpoint

Why recipients of confidential funds cannot be revealed

By Salvador S. Panelo

Joseph Noel M. Estrada

THE LEGAL MIND

Parents are civilly liable for damages arising from crimes committed by their minor child

By Joseph Noel M. Estrada

Marlen V. Ronquillo

A Time to Till

Contempt for spending norms, with a side dish of vulgarity

By Marlen V. Ronquillo

FACEBOOK/MAYOR JENNY AUSTRIA-BARZAGA

Canvassers proclaim Jenny Barzaga as winner

US warns vs fraud amid immigration crackdown

AFP witnesses to shed light on VP’s funds use

Number of missing up to 2,400 in Nepal, China

Vietnam hails Asean success

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Barzaga wins House seat

Go brings aid to flood victims in Pampanga

Negros Oriental’s PD, 6 station heads relieved

Two Tarlac bridges collapse

DOLE upholds firm’s liability in Angeles disaster

A motorcyclist rides past a mural of ousted Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro flashing the V sign, in Caracas, on May 14, 2026. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP)

'We are standing firm,' Maduro says in photo posts from detention

Trump calls for 'punishment' of NBC reporter

US strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates

'We are standing firm,' Maduro says in photo posts from detention

Khamenei calls for unity among Muslim nations

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DOE firms up coal transition policy

Liberty Flour Mills Inc. calls for annual stockholder's meeting

Poll: August inflation likely slowed to 6.0%

Bargain-hunting lift seen after Friday’s fall

Govt gross borrowings at P2.11T as of end-July

PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO

‘I’m the happiest man in the world!’ - Tim Cone

US Open get-in price doubles 12 hours after announcement of Eala's opening match schedule

Cone names Abarrientos, Arana, Baltazar to Gilas Asian Games roster

EJ Obiena captures gold in Istaf Berlin

Monaco beat Marseille to go top, Rosenior's Paris FC thump Nice

Gilas Pilipinas secured a statement home sweep after overpowering Iran, 68-56, in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Sunday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

GILAS HOME SWEEP

August 30, 2026

Marikina City’s disaster response teams start clean-up operations to remove mud and debris swept by floods. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS

August 30, 2026

Visitors take photos at the Jose Rizal monument in Manila on Aug. 30, 2026, a day before the observance of National Heroes Day. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

August 30, 2026

Vendors sell smoked and dried fish and vegetables in Quiapo, Manila on August 30, 2026. Nonstop heavy rains have caused vegetable and fish prices to rise, with ampalaya or bitter gourd reaching P200 per kilo while the cost of tomatoes had gone up to P140 per kilo. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

August 30, 2026

Heavy monsoon rains flooded a portion of Sucat, Paranaque, Zapote Junction in Las Pinas, Malabon City and Quezon Avenue near EDSA in Quezon City. The Parañaque City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) removed debris stuck in the roadside canal that caused waters to rise in the area. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

WATER EVERYWHERE

August 29, 2026

STRONG FUNDAMENTAL The Philippine insurance industry if standing on sure footing. (IMAGE FROM MANILA TIMES PHOTO FILE)

Special Features

Growth on a sure footing

Innovations and initiatives driving industry growth

InLife rewrites the insurance playbook with digital power and bank partnerships

AIA Philippines and BPI AIA rank No. 1 in the Philippines for having the highest combined number of MDRTs

Ready or at risk? New Cocolife study highlights Filipinos' preparedness for medical emergencies

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SM Hotels and Convention Corp. strengthens loyalty with PRiMO rewards for MICE professionals

More Filipinos say Duterte guilty after Acosta testimony, Mindanao flooding – Pulso Intelligence

GSIS allots P4.4B in emergency loans for 9 areas hit

Hino Motors PH reinforces commitment to customer value through new Value+ promo

Ready to play? WinZir reminds Filipino players to play smart

Katseye’s Filipina lead Sophia Laforteza PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/SOPHIA_LAFORTEZA

Katseye’s Sophia to miss UK, European leg of ‘Wild Wild’ tour

Carmelle Collado to represent PH in Eurovision Asia

Tom Cruise announces ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel set for 2028 release

GMA Public Affairs brings home Gold, Bronze at ContentAsia Awards 2026

Bini, Hana, 4Eve unite for Asia Pop Girl Fest 2027

Rebornne is an injectable from South Korea made with donor tissue. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/REBORNNE

Pushing the limits in beauty quest

Cory Quirino celebrates birthday, Cebu pageant launched

Vogue’s Anna Wintour praises Alex Eala’s fashion sense

This dentist wants Filipinos to see dental care beyond just pearly whites

Anne Curtis-Smith joins wellness collaboration for new lifestyle campaign

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 August 27, 2026

The Outlander PHEV uses an AC Type 2 charging port, allowing owners to recharge the battery at home or through compatible public charging stations. MITSUBISHI PHOTOS

Fast Times

Outlander PHEV: Mitsubishi plugs in its new flagship

By John Rey San Diego - August 25, 2026

Maritime

ICSTI: Port of Manila

Potential public open spaces in the Pasig River Corridor. IMAGE FROM THE ADB BANK REPORT ON THE PASIG RIVER PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FRAMEWORK

Build & Design

ADB eyes Pasig River as NCR’s blue thread

By Ludwig Federigan - August 25, 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

Since AI can produce incorrect information, fabricated quotations and oversimplified narratives, users must verify sources, examine context, and question its conclusions, says Mighty Magulang. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Campus Press

A time to be ‘judgmental’

By Pocholo Concepcion - August 27, 2026

Boardroom Watch

Seeds of change

By Alexander Lopez - August 28, 2026

The Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) under the Department of Agriculture is boosting Nueva Ecija’s dairy sector with two herd buildup initiatives with five female buffaloes turned over to IGB’s Women Association in General Tinio, and 21 purebred dairy buffaloes entrusted to 16 members of Pulong Buli Multi-Purpose Coop in Santo Domingo and Quezon. PCC PHOTO

Agribusiness

Carabao center expands buffalo entrustment in Nueva Ecija

By Leander C. Domingo - August 28, 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

How two glacier disasters devastated Nepal

By Deriq Bernard - August 29, 2026

NUMBER THREE The Philippines’ strongest technology categories were digital payments and online banking, followed by messaging apps, telecommunications, e-commerce, ride-hailing and delivery, cybersecurity, cloud storage, social media and generative AI, according to the report’s regional comparison. AI-GENERATED GRAPHICS

Sunday Business & IT

PH ranks 3rd in Asean tech trust

By Jing Garcia - August 30, 2026