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LONG JOURNEY HOME Filipina drug convict and death row prisoner Mary Jane Veloso, clad in traditional Indonesian attire, smiles during a program celebrating Kartini Day in honor of Indonesian national heroine and women's rights activist Raden Kartini at Yogyakarta prison on April 23, 2016. Veloso was sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges but will be handed over to the Philippines following years of negotiations, President Ferdinand Marcos said on Nov. 20, 2024, calling it a 'long and difficult journey.' PHOTO BY SURYO WIBOWO/AFP

'Mary Jane is coming home'

By Catherine S. Valente,Aric John Sy Cua,Agence France-Presse - November 21, 2024

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

POGO hubs disguised as resorts, restaurants

November 21, 2024

This handout taken on November 17, 2024 and released on November 18 courtesy of Joshua Villegas shows an aerial view of damaged houses in Bacak village, Bagamanoc town, Catanduanes province, after Super Typhoon Man-yi hit the province. Filipinos cleared fallen trees and repaired damaged houses on November 18 after the sixth major storm to batter the Philippines in a month smashed flimsy buildings, knocked out power and claimed at least one life. (Photo by Handout / Courtesy of Joshua Villegas / AFP)

Typhoons did P1B damage to schools

November 21, 2024

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. EPA-EFE/WILL OLIVER

Regional defense chiefs meet

November 21, 2024

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SC voids Guanzon substitution

November 21, 2024

Sen. Imee Marcos. PHOTO BY KAISER JAN FUENTES

Imee defends increased NAPC budget

By Arlie O. Calalo

Recruiters told: Make insurance deposit for Bahrain job permits

By Aric John Sy Cua

Navotas hospital opens ICU, specialty clinics

By Arlie O. Calalo

Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Photo By: Ismael De Juan

CA OKs Remulla appointment

By Bernadette E. Tamayo,Javier Joe Ismael

Future for children bleak, Unicef warns

By Agence France-Presse

Passage of student loan deferment bill pushed

By Javier Joe Ismael

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PNP finalizing roadmap in anti-drug campaign

By Philippine News Agency

Digital competitiveness starts with the basics

By The Editorial Board

Antonio Contreras

By Antonio Contreras

House arrogates for itself exclusive authority of Commission on Audit

By Yen Makabenta

Place and displacement in the fiction of Viet Thanh Nguyen

By Danton Remoto

On to the next disappointing summit

Jeremiah Belgica

Why every family should be concerned about the comprehensive sexual education curriculum

By Jeremiah Belgica

How to live longer: Insights and innovations in longevity

Miss Trunchbull

By Alvin Santos

Oped Template II Michael F. Rellosa

Unlocking the potential of PH insurance industry for enhanced disaster risk financing

By Michael F. Rellosa

The EU must break up Big Tech

P9-BILLION VIADUCT (below) NLEX Corp. officials led by president and general manager J. Luigi Bautista (right) and Pampanga 4th District Rep. Anna York Bondoc (left) are joined by local officials from Bulacan and Pampanga as they conduct an ocular inspection on Nov. 20, 2024, at the P9-billion NLEX Candaba 3rd Viaduct set to open before holiday season. PHOTO BY FREDERICK SILVERIO

Candaba viaduct to open soon

By Frederick Silverio

City Mayor Benjamin Magalong. Photo from Baguio City Public Information Office

Baguio wins SDG award in Asia-Pacific

Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa. Photo by: J. Gerard Seguia

Senator sees economic devt in Mindanao

By Javier Joe Ismael

PDEA nabs 7 drug suspects in Cavite

By Dennis Abrina

DOT eyes strong PH-Bahrain ties

Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia. PHOTO BY KAISER JAN FUENTES

Nepotism raps filed against Garcia

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes

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Kanlaon's agri damage in La Castellana P194M

By Eugene Y. Adiong

Cebu inflation up at 2.8% in October

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes

HELP NEEDED At least 960 houses have been totally damaged and more than 3,000 partially damaged in Viga, Catanduanes. PHOTO FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. JOEY SALCEDA

Albay youth group brings aid to Catanduanes

By The Manila Times

Cebu, Bohol to sign sisterhood agreement

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes

ID SCAM Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia vowed that the city government will hunt down the people behind the ‘PWD IDs for sale’ scheme, where each ID is sold for P2,000 to P4,000. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Delinquent taxpayers offered amnesty

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes

FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD Photo shows the concreted Barangay Marvel to Barangay Looc farm-to-market road in Culaba, Biliran, which was constructed with a budget of P38 million. PHOTO FROM DPWH BILIRAN

DPWH announces completion of P38M road in Biliran

FIT FOR FIGHTING? North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un (center left) meets soldiers during a visit to a western operational training base in the country on March 6, 2024. FILE PHOTO FROM THE KOREAN CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY/KOREA NEWS SERVICE VIA AP

NKorea sent more arms to Russia – spy agency

By Associated Press

WET WEDNESDAY Jimmy Lai's wife Teresa Lai (left) and retired Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun hold umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain as they arrive at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts to attend the activist publisher’s national security trial in Hong Kong on Nov. 20, 2024. AP PHOTO

HK publisher Lai to court: I championed 'freedom'

By Agence France-Presse

People cross a street in the Omotesando shopping area in Tokyo on November 15, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Japanese, SKoreans at bottom of global love life poll

By Agence France-Presse

THREAT TO LIFE AND LIMB A member of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) shows an unexploded ordnance planted by Myanmar’s military in Mantong town, northern Shan State, on Nov. 17, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Myanmar led world in landmine victims in 2023

By Agence France-Presse

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Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution

LIGHT THE WAY Ukrainians light 1,000 candles to mark 1,000 days since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of their country, at the base of the Motherland Monument in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on Nov. 19, 2024. EPA PHOTO

US 'doing everything' to extend Ukraine war

By Agence France-Presse

OPTIMISTIC OUTCOME? United States special envoy Amos Hochstein speaks during a press conference after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (not pictured) in Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Nov. 19, 2024. EPA PHOTO

End to Israel-Hezbollah war within reach – envoy

By Agence France-Presse

HEADS OF STATE United States President Joe Biden (right) and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pose for pictures during a working lunch at the Group of 20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil, on Nov. 19, 2024. AFP PHOTO

G20 summit ends with Ukraine blame game

By Agence France-Presse

SEA SURVIVORS Migrants are assisted upon their arrival at La Restinga in El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain, on Nov. 19, 2024. EPA PHOTO

Spain to regularize tens of thousands more migrants yearly

By Agence France-Presse

SAINT PROCLAIMER Pope Francis waves to the faithful during his weekly general audience at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Nov. 20, 2024. EPA PHOTO

Pope Francis to canonize Italian teen Acutis in late April

By Associated Press

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Gov. Eli Remolona Jr. PHOTO BY THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Weak growth could prompt fresh rate cut

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

Peso hits over 2-year low; stock market extends rally

By The Manila Times

BSP official: GCash probe finished by mid-December

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

P701B in 'green lane' projects OKd

By Janine Alexis Miguel

BHI Holdings Inc. gives notice of annual stockholders' meeting

JFC sees higher beverage revenues

By Earl John Alfaro

DITO CME proceeds with follow-on offer

By Ed Paolo Salting

Eduardo V. Aboitiz

Ensuring sustainable water for all

By Eduardo V. Aboitiz

REYNALDO LUGTU JR.

Unorthodox leadership and true innovation

By Reynaldo Lugtu Jr.

EUNEY MARIE MATA-PEREZ

Other incentives of the Create More law

By Euney Marie Mata-Perez

US urged to get tough on China in trade ties

By Associated Press

China fund firms slash ETF fees

Indonesia raises $2.75B from Islamic bonds

IN THE RED Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (left) and South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol attend the Group of 20 Summit leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 18, 2024. Japan posted a trade deficit for the fourth straight month in October totaling 461 billion yen ($3 billion) due to a weak yen and rising cost of energy. AP PHOTO

Japan records trade deficit for the 4th month

By Associated Press

Bitcoin breaches $94,000 mark for the first time

Airbus CEO upbeat on engine supplies

ACID TEST The Philippine men’s basketball team takes on Oceania powerhouse New Zealand on Nov. 21, 2024, for the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. FIBA BASKETBALL PHOTO

Gilas Pilipinas takes on New Zealand

Eala pays tribute to Nadal

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Optimism helps Gagate deal with pressure in PVL

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

ON A MISSION Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game on Nov. 19, 2024, in Boston. AP PHOTO

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season

By Associated Press

EMOTIONAL Spain’s Rafael Nadal waves during a tribute to his career at the end of the quarterfinal doubles match between the Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena arena in Malaga, southern Spain, on Nov. 19, 2024. Superstar Rafael Nadal’s glittering career in professional tennis came to an end as the Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. AFP PHOTO

Nadal's sensational tennis career ends

By Agence France-Presse

Slovakia sets up final vs Italy in BJK Cup

By Associated Press

Michael Angelo B. Asis

Sound the alarm for 76ers

By Michael Angelo B. Asis

Of Luss and lots of collabs

By Mark Bonifacio

Juan Karlos stages surprise ahead of concert

BINI reimagines Christmas classic 'Joy to the World'

n The female pop group also dropped 'Joy To The World’s' Christmas-themed animated official video on their official YouTube channel.

Ultimate K-Pop fan experience at Stray Kids World Tour

Be grateful for family. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Thanksgiving week just got sweeter at SM!

By supporting charitable efforts focused on education, children's welfare and infrastructure development in underprivileged communities, WinZir is demonstrating that gaming can be a powerful tool for positive change. IMAGE FROM WINZIR

WinZir launches 'Bet for a Cause' to support education, welfare in PH

Century Park Hotel celebrates holidays with Christmas tree lighting

Ways to save on foodpanda deals this November, the holidays

Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Community Relations Ryan Rene Jornada (2nd from left) and Senior Vice President for Sustainability, Risk, Corporate Affairs, and Communications Jose Bayani Baylon (2nd from right) receive Nickel Asia Corp.’s award for being an inspiring workplace in Asia. PHOTO FROM NICKEL ASIA CORP.

Nickel Asia Corp. bags Most Inspiring Workplace Award by ACES

Ballet Philippines dancers bring the Darling children to life in a charming scene with Wendy and her brothers, capturing the wonder of Peter Pan. PHOTO FROM BALLET PHILIPPINES

A sneak peek at Ballet Philippines' 'Peter Pan'

The 'CraftMas' Team of Pico de Loro Cove is behind this year's decoratives. PHOTO FROM PICO DE LORO BEACH AND COUNTRY CLUB

Pico de Loro Cove is set to be your #HomeForTheHolidays

Clark International Airport Corp. extends aid to the Typhoon-stricken victims in Batangas. PHOTO FROM CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CORP.

CIAC extends relief aid in storm-stricken Batangas town

In celebration of Life Insurance Consciousness Week and upholding the importance of health, Sun Life Grepa hosts a bloodletting activity. PHOTO FROM SUN LIFE GREPA

Sun Life Grepa Financial Inc. hosts blood donation drive

Agriculturist call for the passing of PH Agriculturist bill

Alumni of Philippine Carabao Center-Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture Local and International Graduate Scholarship Programs in Livestock Research and Biotechnology gather in a culminating forum by Searca Education and Collective Learning Department-Graduate Scholarships and Institutional Development Unit to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions to livestock and agriculture development in the region. SEARCA PHOTO

PCC-Searca celebrates scholar alumni contributions

By Leander C. Domingo

Follow the glowing green path to SM Supermalls for a gravity-defying experience, and more. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Countdown to Magic: SM Supermalls light up for Wicked at SM Cinema!

Stock indices as of November 20, 2024

Various farm equipment are distributed to qualified beneficiaries at no cost under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Mechanization Program. PHILMECH PHOTO

Machine distribution nears 30k target

By Conrad M. Cariño

La Union is stepping up its innovation on food products. Photo shows the product innovations of food producers in the province. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PHOTO

La Union steps up food innovation

By Leander C. Domingo

WAF, FAO to hold consultation meeting

By The Manila Times

Searca chief underscores rice supply chain sustainability

By Leander C. Domingo

Embassy of Switzerland Chargé d’affaires Céline Fürst and Education Secretary Juan Sonny Angara (4th and 5th from left, respectively) with representatives of Swiss Cultural Fund member companies (from left) Denya-Gracia Uy-Anastacio of Nestlé Philippines, Frank Konstanzer of Endress Hauser, Samuel Manlosa Jr. of Holcim Philippines, Christine Fajardo of Novartis Philippines, Neva Santos of Partners Group, Diana Edralin of Roche Philippines, and Cresenciano Maramot of SGS Philippines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Swiss Embassy hosts career day

By The Manila Times

SM scholars reclaim future through education post-Yolanda

By The Manila Times

UP Architecture gets UK CAREscape project grant

By The Manila Times

A scene from 'Ate Si Bunso' by Angelica Llanera of Mapua University. FDCP PHOTO

FDCP student film entries dive into the personal

By The Manila Times

UP launches educ campaign on genetic modification

By Eunice Jean Patron

A flooded public school campus in Manila. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

A cycle of calamities

By Jon Jon Tolentino

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KodeGo, iPeople partner to equip students with digital skills

By The Manila Times

NEU holds seminar on empowering health

By The Manila Times

University of the Philippines Manila as seen from Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

UP Manila is top performing medical school anew

By Antonio G. Papa Ph.D.

Association of Pacific Rim Universities 2024 Summer School is a landmark event of the APRU-International Research Institute of Disaster Science multi-hazards program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

APRU leads disaster risk reduction education

By Leander C. Domingo

Laguesma outlines strategy for social and economic recovery

By Ernie Cecilia, DPM

Curriculum designs – Part 1

By Teresita Tanhueco-Tumapon

The usefulness of resumptive modifiers

By Jose A. Carillo

(CAMPUS PRESS ONLINE) On God's Last Messenger

Querencia’s commercial hub will be named Azulejos, inspired by the extraordinary Paseo Nuevo, Sta. Barbara’s sprawling open-air shopping and dining center. PHOTO FROM VISTA LAND

Vista Land elevates tourist destinations in North and Central Luzon with integrated communities

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

By Antonio Contreras

Observer

House arrogates for itself exclusive authority of Commission on Audit

By Yen Makabenta

Remoto Control

Place and displacement in the fiction of Viet Thanh Nguyen

By Danton Remoto

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