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Senator Rodante Marcoleta is seen during a Senate session at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay City on May 26, 2026. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Plunder charge poised vs Marcoleta, Defensor

By Reina C. Tolentino - June 30, 2026

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano convenes the impeachment court on May 18, 2026. If Sen. Ronald dela Rosa will not show up again, 23 senators will serve as judges. PHOTO MIKE ALQUINTO

Impeachment court issues pre-trial order

June 30, 2026

Department of Education

Schools install CCTV, use metal detectors

June 30, 2026

Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Thomas Anthony 'Tab' Baldwin appears at the Department of Labor and Employment office in Manila on June 29, 2026. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

DOLE probes Baldwin's authority to work in PH

June 30, 2026

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Philippines leads world in rush to solar as power rates soar

June 30, 2026

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro

PH to still use diplomacy in dealing with China

By Kristina Maralit

First lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, with San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, leads the distribution of rice under the Bawat Bayan Makikinabang Rice Program through the Local Government Support Fund on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the FilOil Centre in San Juan City. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

First lady continues rice aid in San Juan

By James Daniel Danio

Senator Bam Aquino. FACEBOOK/SENATE PH

Aquino rejects ban on video games

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Former Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH district engineers Henry Alcantara, Bryce Hernandez, Jaypee Mendoza, and contractor Curlee Discaya reunite at the Senate during the resumption of the investigation into flood control projects by the blue ribbon committee on January 19, 2026. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ombudsman wants Bonoan as state witness

By Reina C. Tolentino

Senator Robinhood Padilla talks to The Manila Times, Wednesday, at the TMT Newsroom. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Padilla pushes passage of 'strict' anti-dynasty bill

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

AIMING FOR EXCELLENCE At the start of 2026, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is already on track to meet or exceed its targets. BOC PHOTO

Customs donates seized diesel to coast guard

By William B. Depasupil

Jeepney consolidation case not moot – Piston

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Namfrel calls for stronger party-list law

By William B. Depasupil

Labor presses Malacañang, Congress for P200 pay hike

By William B. Depasupil

Navotas launches official digital gateway

By Arlie O. Calalo

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photo by: John Orven Verdote
Oath Taking and turn over ceremonies of newly elect Mayor Vico N. Sotto for Pasig city Mayor on June 30 2019 at Pasig Sports Complex.

Pasigsends P5M aid to quake-hit LGUs in Mindanao

By James Daniel Danio

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, with Vice Mayor Chi Atienza and Secretary to the Mayor, Letlet Zarcal, gestures as he signs Ordinance 9118 granting a sweeping general tax amnesty, Inside the Bulwagan of Manila City Hall on July 8 2025. The ordinance waives penalties, surcharges, and interest on unpaid city taxes, fees, and regulatory charges until Dec. 31, 2025. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Manila milk feeding project to benefit 60,000 students

Govt to deploy vessel for Manila Bay cleanup

By Giselle P. Jordan

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte launches the 'BE WAIS' Community Guides at the Amoranto Sports Complex on Sept. 30, 2025. The project is a joint initiative with Meta, Bayan Academy, and the Ateneo Office for Social Concern and Involvement (Ateneo-OSCI) designed to help communities combat online fraud, scams, misinformation, and disinformation PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Quezon City issues 3 road safety policies

By Arlie O. Calalo

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro

No Filipinos hurt in Hormuz - Palace

By Kristina Maralit

Quantum computing key in protecting healthcare systems

Transparency agency warns against fake surveys

By William B. Depasupil

TO BOMB OR NOT TO BOMB

The Rainbow March moves forward

By The Editorial Board

When a vulgar tweet earns a suspension, but a physical attack on a sheriff does not

By Antonio Contreras

Beyond Tacloban: Treating gun violence as a public health crisis

By Orlando Mercado

Another look at guerrilla solar

Marcos Jr. did not build BARMM

By Ma. Lourdes Tiquia

MICHAEL CHARLESTON "XIAO" B. CHUA

Rizal and the Chinese: It’s complicated

By Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

Charlie V. Manalo

Looking beyond the arbitral award

By Charlie V. Manalo

Honoring the past, building the future

Epira at 25: An unfinished promise

By Arnel Casanova

SOURCE: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-sampling-sites-in-the-Philippines-Taiwan-and-surrounding-populations-in-Southeast_fig1_26813491

Good ole’ neighbors of the past

By Lloyd C. Bautista

Updating the rural development mandate

By Charles R. Avila

Photo by Cebu Provincial Government

Cebu intensifies ASF prevention efforts

LOOSE GUNS Police Regional Office 6 acting director BGen. Randulf Tuaño (left) inspects a surrendered firearm during a presentation of the loose and voluntarily turned-over weapons on June 29, 2026. PHOTO BY RJAY ZURIAGA CASTOR

3,683 firearms surrendered in Region 6 since 2019

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor

Photo by Bureau of Immigration

10 foreigners nabbed in Siargao for immigration violations

By william depasupil

Registry of Deeds seizes 18 fake land titles in Nueva Vizcaya

By Leander C. Domingo

Negros Occidental records 2.7 million voters for BSKE

By eugene adiong

Photo by FB/Discover ASEAN

Cebu's underground MRT feasibility study gets P426M funding

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes

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photo by: jessie laureta
a man arranged packs of cigarette in a store in quezon city.in a trial in paranaque city they drop the petition of a cigarette company on not to add a graphics on the packs of cigarrte.

30,000 packs of illicit cigarettes seized in Iloilo

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor

LEARNING SPACE SM City Marilao and SM City Baliwag donate tables and chairs to Kapitangan National High School in Paombong, Bulacan, on June 24, 2026. The donated tables and chairs are expected to create functional learning spaces where students can study, collaborate on academic projects, and engage in recreational and co-curricular activities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Digital growth at Kapitangan HS expanded through SM's donation

By Frederick Silverio

Bullying remains a major concern among students in Baguio City

OFW Lounge opens in Cebu-Mactan airport

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes

The image of Sto. Niño de Tacloban, patron saint of Leyte. PHOTO BY NESTOR ABREMATEA

Tacloban marks 137th fiesta in honor of Sto Niño

By Nestor Abrematea

Kalanggaman, Canigao closed in July for rehab

Princess Catherine completes three mountains challenge

By Agence France-Presse

CIVILIAN TARGETS Afghan residents and a Taliban security personnel gather after a Pakistani airstrike at a village in Tsamkani district, Paktia province, on June 29, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan kill dozens

By Agence France-Presse

VITAL PACT Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat display The Nakamal Agreement during a signing ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on June 29, 2026.
AFP PHOTO

Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

By Agence France-Presse

Australia to double fines for social media platforms

By Associated Press

China's Xi meets Belarus leader Lukashenko

By Agence France-Presse

POLITICAL CRACKDOWN A giant Vietnamese national flag hangs from a balcony in the old quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam, on
Sept. 1, 2025. AP PHOTO

Vietnam enforcing laws to crush dissent - Rights group

By Associated Press

CRUCIAL WATERWAY Boats anchored off Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026. AFP Photo

Washington says US, Iran pausing strikes, talks to proceed

By Agence France-Presse

UK's prime minister in waiting to lay out economic agenda

By Agence France-Presse

ONE LIFE SAVED Members of the 'Yumare' Humanitarian Aid Group during the rescue of a 9-year-old boy in La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 28, 2026. AFP Photo

Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500

By Agence France-Presse

China's ethnic unity law legalizes cultural 'erasure'

By Agence France-Presse

Globe shares surge as Mynt files for IPO

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

ASIA United Bank

AUB board approves capital hike to P72.5B

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

Ayala Land expanding Lio Estate in El Nido

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

Pryce shareholders OK share buyback

By Ed Paolo Salting

South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 trillion in chips, AI data centers

By Agence France-Presse

EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK WEBSITE

European Investment Bank commits €3 billion to Airbus

An employee holds tobacco leaves at the manufacturing plant of British American Tobacco in Bayreuth, southern Germany. REUTERS PHOTO

British American Tobacco cost cutting hits 9,000 roles

China places 20 Japanese entities on export control list for dual-use items

As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for real

Waterfront Q1 profit falls 23%

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

Regulator warns public vs investing in Eagle’s One Marketing

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

Eala seeks payback win vs Zarazua

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Jonas Magpantay PHOTO FROM MAGPANTAY’S FB

Magpantay captures Universal 9-Ball Open crown

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Batalla bags gold in Indonesia Open

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Gilas Pilipinas’ Carl Tamayo (left) TMT FILE PHOTO

Cone lauds Gilas’ energy in Jets blowout

CANADIAN HEROES
Canada's Stephen Eustaquio (7) celebrates scoring their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026. AP PHOTO

Canada beats South Africa in knockout match

By Associated Press

Italy's Jannik Sinner returns to his training partner at the practice courts at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 28, 2026, ahead of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. AFP PHOTO

Sinner, Djokovic headline Wimbledon's star-studded opening day

By Agence France-Presse

STANDOFF Scottie Scheffler (left) shakes hands with Viktor Hovland (right) of Norway after finishing tied in the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands on June 28, 2026, in Cromwell, Connecticut. AP PHOTO

Scheffler, Hovland dispute title

By Associated Press

Eric Quizon reveals plans for Dolphy biopic

By Ronnie Carrasco 3rd

(From left) Maria Yolanda ‘Yoly’ Crisanto, Globe chief sustainability and corporate communications officer; actor Kelvin Miranda; Gerardine Trillana, SPEEd vice president external; and The Manila Times Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor, SPEEd president.

Globe champions Filipino storytelling anew through continuing partnership with The Eddys

(From left) Aya Castillo, product marketing manager of Assa Abloy Philippines Inc.; Rosemarie Bosch Ong, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Wilcon Depot; actress and #MySmartYaleHome ambassador Iza Calzado; Carl Lim, president, chief executive officer and chief operating officer of Limson Marketing Inc.; and Jonathan Kwong, director and general manager of Assa Abloy Philippines Inc. PHOTO FROM YALE

Iza Calzado unlocks the ultimate real-life security upgrade

SERVING COMMUNITIES Brother Philippines’ employee-volunteers
engage with Inigan Elementary School students. GRABBED PHOTO FROM PBSP FACEBOOK PAGE

Balik Eskwela is the new bayanihan for the future

By Angelo Del Prado

J&T Express Philippines champions quality education in kicking off nationwide 2026 Brigada Eskwela initiatives

Building future-ready Philippine education system

By Vina Medenilla

Brother Philippines marks 13 years of support for Inigan Elementary School

By Vina Medenilla

TOP PHILIPPINE COMPANY Across four metrics, SM Investment Corp. is the Philippines’ top company on the Forbes Global 2000 list. SMIC IMAGE

SMIC is PH top company on Forbes Global 2000 list

HISTORIC UNIFICATION The printing industry committee members and partners come together as one at the PrintCon and Print Philippines press launch for a single mega trade show on June 18, 2026. PRINTCON PHOTO

PrintCon, Print PH join forces for print industry mega trade show

NEW CLINIC NephroPlus employees beam at the opening of the 50th clinic located in Orion, Bataan. NEPHROPLUS PHOTO

NephroPlus strengthens nationwide presence with 50 clinics

MARKETING EXCELLENCE UnionBank’s Chief Marketing and Experience Officer Albert Cuadrante is recognizes as the 20th Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards Chief Marketing Officer of the Decade for his s exceptional ability to champion brands that drive progress while remaining deeply rooted in core values and societal good. UNIONBANK PHOTO

UnionBank’s Albert Cuadrante named Chief Marketing Officer of the Decade

SUSTAINABLE ESPORTS E-Sports World Federation Chairman Reynaldo Sanchez emphasizes the organization’s goal of strengthening esports as a professional development platform for Filipino youth. ESWF PHOTO

ESWF strengthens PH esports pipeline with ML tournament

MANILA BEAUTIES Beatrice Santos (center) is crowned Miss Manila 2026 with her court (from left) First Runner-Up Juvyel Anne Saluta of Intramuros, Miss Manila Tourism Zoe Cameron of Dagupan Extension, Miss Manila Charity Mikki Angela Barcela of Sta. Cruz and Second Runner-Up Yna Ysabel Garado of Singalong at the pageant at Metropolitan Theater on June 27, 2026. FACEBOOK PHOTO/MISS MANILA

Pandacan bet crowned Miss Manila 2026

LEGENDARY NAMEPLATE The Toyota Land Cruiser HEV on display at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show. TMP PHOTO

Toyota Land Cruiser now available as an HEV

TOP HOSPITAL Makati Medical Center tops endocrinology and gastroenterology specializations, strengthens excellent delivery of patient care in the region. IMAGE FROM MAKATIMED

Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026 ranks MakatiMed among leading PH hospitals

Heart Mate Canola Oil prescribed by cardiologists

Audi's third-generation Q7 adopts a cleaner but more muscular look.

New Audi Q7 debuts with hybrid diesel power and smarter safety tech

By The Manila Times

Subtle exterior changes distinguish the hybrid model while preserving the Land Cruiser's familiar design. TOYOTA PHOTO

Toyota Land Cruiser HEV now available at dealerships nationwide

Visitors board small paddle boats to explore the underground river, navigating through vast chambers that remain hidden beneath Palawan's limestone mountains. PHOTOS BY JOSEPH T. BAUTISTA

Exploring the Puerto Princesa Underground River: A journey through one of the world's 'New Seven Wonders of Nature'

By Joseph T. Bautista

VinFast VF 3 now serving as police patrol vehicle in the Philippines

Omoda & Jaecoo opens new Cavite dealership; Steps up nationwide expansion

Geely EX2 launches in the Philippines; Priced from P888,000 until August 30

By Mika Fernandez-David

The VF 5 serves as the centerpiece of VinFast's effort to combine vehicle access, ride-hailing services, and charging infrastructure.

VinFast launches 'Rentapasada' program; Offering Filipinos a new way to enter ride-hailing business

By Ira Panganiban

The best EV incentive isn't free parking

By Ira Panganiban

Japan will also get a rugged Rock Creek version with additional body cladding, Lava Red accents, and all-terrain-inspired styling. NISSAN PHOTO

2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power debuts in Japan with e-AWD; But may never reach the Philippines

By Isaac Atienza

The AVATR 07. PHOTOS FROM AVATR

AVATR enters the Philippines; Brings luxury electric SUVs and sedans to the local market

Filipino enthusiasts brought together a diverse mix of tuner cars and supercars to welcome the Japanese racing legend during the inauguration of Garage 559 Philippines in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY JOHN REY SAN DIEGO

Japanese racing legend Max Orido visits the Philippines, opens first Garage 559 Shop

By John Rey San Diego

Residential investments preferred by prospective buyers. IMAGE FROM COLLIER PHILIPPINES

Survey reveals strong return-to-office trend but rising hybrid adoption in Metro Manila

By The Manila Times

The exteriors of Una Apartments Tower 2. PHOTO FROM ARTHALAND

Arthaland completes Tower 2 at Una Apartments Sevina Park ahead of schedule

By Michele T. Logarta

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Philippine architecture and the new landscape of rural tourism

By Ar. Joe Larano Jr.

Antonio Contreras

On the Contrary

When a vulgar tweet earns a suspension, but a physical attack on a sheriff does not

By Antonio Contreras

Orlando Mercado

O RLY?

Beyond Tacloban: Treating gun violence as a public health crisis

By Orlando Mercado

Rough Trade

Another look at guerrilla solar

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