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Department of Justice

DoJ probes 14 infra scam cases in batches

By Franco Jose C. Baroña - January 26, 2026

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

Government to ban shady contractors from infrastructure projects

January 26, 2026

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Duterte's lawyers argue ICC lacks legal authority

January 26, 2026

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Philippine Health Insurance Corp. President and CEO Edwin Mercado. Photo from Office of Executive Secretary

DOH, PhilHealth urged to expand benefits for middle class

January 26, 2026

Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala practices at the main court of the WTA125 Philippine Women’s Open on Jan. 25, 2026. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Eala faces Russian in PH Women’s Open debut

January 26, 2026

Govt allots P7.8B to upgrade airports

By Reina C. Tolentino

FOR SAF 44 The Police Regional Office-Bicol holds a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the Special Action Forces’ 44 heroes at Camp Simeon Ola in Legazpi City, Albay, on Jan. 25, 2026. The SAF 44 officers were killed in an anti-terrorist operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, on Jan. 25, 2015.
PNA photo

Sara Duterte condemns ambush that killed soldiers

By Reina C. Tolentino

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Former Customs exec explains resignation

By William B. Depasupil

Senate President Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III talks to reporters at the Senate on October 6, 2025. He expressed confidence that there will be no revamp in the chamber. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Sotto files bill to strengthen PDIC

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

The House of Representatives.

House to fast-track 36 priority bills for health, education, food security

By Reina C. Tolentino

File photo shows Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission Executive Director Benjamin Acorda holding a press briefing on the repatriation of 346 Filipinos from Myanmar on Nov. 13, 2025. The workers were allegedly promised jobs in Thailand but were smuggled to Myanmar scam hubs. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Philippine Embassy in Myanmar cautions Filipinos against fraudulent job offers

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

PNP takes steps to curb terrorism in Mindanao

By Philippine News Agency

Philippine Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry President Dr. Lloyd Balajadia PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Pharma group backs FDA's Green Lane for faster health product approval

LTFRB targets illegal PUV terminals toeEnhance commuter safety

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Policemen seized phenylacetone, an ingredient in the making of illegal drugs, and other paraphernalia during an operation in Caloocan City. FACEBOOK/ALONG MALAPITAN

Banned chemicals seized in Caloocan

By Arlie O. Calalo

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

QC launches literature scholarship program

By Arlie O. Calalo

PCUP cites PCSO’s Robles as ‘Champion of the Urban Poor’

By Arlie O. Calalo

Mayor Jeannie Sandoval

Malabon launches first mega job fair in 2026

By Arlie O. Calalo

Throwing the sugar industry a lifeline

By The Editorial Board

rigoberto tiglao

The much-welcomed Chinese ‘invasion’

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Filipino philosophy: What is that?

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Francisco S. Tatad

An impeachment overload

By Francisco S. Tatad

TITA C. VALDERAMA

Impeachment, instability and the cost to Filipinos

By Tita C. Valderama

MARIT STINUS-CABUGON

Zero waste: Because we must

By Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Joseph Noel M. Estrada

Legal principles that uphold teacher protection

By Joseph Noel M. Estrada

How to work, migrate as an RN – Australia

By Crispin Aranda

SALVADOR S. PANELO

Judicial restraint totally unwarranted amid blatant constitutional violations

By Salvador S. Panelo

Complaints filed against Mandaue mayor

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes

Pope Leo XIV reads the homily as he celebrates Mass on New Year's Day, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

New bishop of Kalibo named

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor

P1.2M prize at stake in Iloilo's 'Kasadyahan'

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor

This aerial photo shows flood-hit houses at a village in Tuao town, Cagayan province, on November 10, 2025, after a river overflowed due to heavy rains brought by Super Typhoon Uwan. AFP PHOTO

PCIC releases funds to 1,046 farmers in Isabela

By Leander C. Domingo

6 cadavers recovered from capsized boat

TV reporter detained for reckless driving in Cebu

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes

P12.3M shabu seized in Iloilo

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor

CONVICTED This picture taken on Dec. 5, 2025, shows human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari with her husband Hadi Ali Chattha during a court hearing in Islamabad. AFP PHOTO

Pakistani court jails rights activist and husband for 10 years

By Agence France-Presse

Indonesia resumes search for dozens missing in deadly landslide

By Agence France-Presse

Australia calls on Trump to respect NATO soldiers

By Agence France-Presse

WAR'S NOT OVER People take shelter in a subway station during Russia's night missile and drone attack in Kyiv on Jan. 24, 2026. AP Photo

Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively, more possible next week

By Associated Press

Saudi Arabia's UAE 'mudslinging' threatens new Gulf crisis

By Agence France-Presse

WHO chief says reasons US gave for withdrawing 'untrue'

By Agence France-Presse

BRAVING THE BLIZZARD Vehicles are seen on the interstate as snowy weather arrives in Louisville, Kentucky, on Jan. 24, 2026. AFP Photo

US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations

Q4 rebound unlikely; growth miss expected

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

US Fed set to keep rates steady as officials defend independence

By Agence France-Presse

Evolving VAT challenges of renewable energy developersn deloitte from B1Evolving

By Francis Baybay

Auto industry overcomes 2nd half sales slowdown

By The Manila Times

Philippine Stock Exchange building at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Investors await growth results, Fed rate decision

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL GROWTH Now in its 32nd year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas stays steady in driving digitalization, financial inclusion and economic resilience amid global and domestic challenges. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Remolona: BSP to act vs sharp peso movementsn sharp

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

Department of Agriculture

DA upbeat on 2025 farm output report

By Giselle P. Jordan

Mactan Expo to boost MICE business in Cebu

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

Cement makers to present decarbonization plan

By Chynna Grace Ong

Hotel101 eyes $300M from US share offerings

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

Cebu Pacific to spend on aircraft

By Ed Paolo Salting

Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC launches unified hotline number

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

DMCI Holdings Chairman Isidro A. Consunji leads the topping-off ceremony of Fortis Residences, an upscale 37-storey condominium by DMCI Homes, on Oct. 28, 2025, along Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City. The project is part of DMCI Homes Exclusive, the developer’s premium line of residences. Joining him are executives Adrian Calimbas, Dennis Yap, Evangeline Hernandez-Atchioco, Bernard Umali, Leigh Guenez-Ignacio, and Oscar Ofiana Jr. PHOTO MIKE ALQUINTO

DMCI sets P16B capex for projects in pipeline

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

‘Breakthrough’ abaca pellets developed for plastics – D&L

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

Venezuela eyes 2026 oil boost, interim leader calls for opposition talks

By Agence France-Presse

French fashion designer Veronique Nichanian gestures to the public at the end of her last show for Hermes' Menswear Ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2026/2027 collection as part of the Men Paris Fashion Week in Paris on Jan. 24, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Paris fashion doyenne Nichanian bows out at Hermes after 37 years

By Agence France-Presse

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff

By Agence France-Presse

One of the major players in India’s solar panel industry is the Adani Group. REUTERS PHOTO

India's solar-panel boom: full throttle today, uncertain tomorrow

By Agence France-Presse

Kai Sotto TMT FILE PHOTO

Sotto hurts ankle in Japan B.League comeback

EJ Obiena POC PHOTO

Obiena bags bronze at 6th Istaf Indoor

By The Manila Times

n Alex Eala AFP PHOTO

Eala humbled to be featured with PH sports legends

By Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan

Keanu Jahns PGT PHOTO

Keanu Jahns aims for TCC Invitational breakthrough

By The Manila Times

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka serves against Canada’s Victoria Mboko during their women’s singles match on Day Eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 25, 2026.
AFP PHOTO

Sabalenka rolls into Australian Open QF

By Agence France-Presse

Mbappe lifts Real Madrid into La Liga lead

By Associated Press

Patrick Reed AP PHOTO

Reed 4 shots ahead with McIlroy 11 adrift in Dubai

By Agence France-Presse

Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks dunks the ball during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Jan. 24, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. AFP PHOTO

NY Knicks survive 76ers, Warriors-Wolves suspended

By Agence France-Presse

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic mimics playing a violin on his racket as he celebrates victory over Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp after their men’s singles match on day seven of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 24, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Wawrinka’s legacy lives on – Novak

By Agence France-Presse

GUNNEDAH MEALS ON WHEELS Elderly residents, their carers and families in Gunnedah, New South Wales, celebrate Australia Day somewhat differently in 2023 as they gather for meals on wheels. PHOTO FROM NATIONAL AUSTRALIA DAY COUNCIL 2023 REPORT/TORI ETHERIDGE

Australia Day 2026: ‘Reflect, Respect, Celebrate’

By Arlo Custodio

British chamber partners with The Manila Times for business forum

WELLNESS For travelers seeking restoration without sacrificing comfort, Plantation Bay offers a deeply satisfying retreat. PLANTATION BAY PHOTO

,Plantation Bay in Cebu: Wellness woven into a luxurious escape

MOU SIGNED Standing left, Dr. Shuzo Kobayashi, Tokushai managing director and Abdulhalik Kasim, BARMM deputy health minister. PHOTO TMT NEWSWIRE

BARMM taps Japan expertise to modernize healthcare delivery

ublic consultations on VIP Act IRR continue in Cebu

CFO COLLAB CFO From left: Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. President Emilio Yap III, Dante “Klink” Ang, CFO Secretary, Michael Apattad, Angeli Louise Cando and Job Lorenzo Letrero of the CFO Policy, Planning and Research Division. CFO PHOTO

Manila Bulletin explore collaboration

PlayTime Entertainment expands ecosystem with launch of PT Sports

SHDA inducts 2026 officers, sets agenda to support national housing goals

The mission marks the first-ever joint official visit of the EU and EU Member States Ambassadors to Northern Mindanao. With the Ambassadors are Senator Juan Miguel ‘Migz’ Zubiri (seated center). PHOTO FROM THE OFFICE OF SENATOR ZUBIRI

EU, member state ambassadors visit Northern Mindanao

First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo PHOTOS FROM JAPANESE EMBASSY

Japan, Philippines mark 70 years of friendship

Canada, Forest Foundation Philippines grant P28M for climate projects

An inglorious absence of light

By David Haldane

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

The much-welcomed Chinese ‘invasion’

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Filipino philosophy: What is that?

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Francisco S. Tatad

First Things First

An impeachment overload

By Francisco S. Tatad

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