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Marcos rejects calls to abolish NTF-ELCAC
By Catherine S. Valente
Keep up with the times
HEADLINES: Atin Ito team eludes Chinese blockade | May 17, 2024
China's coast guard to detain 'trespassers'
By Javier Joe Ismael
, Franco Jose C. Baroña
and
Aric John Sy Cua
Atin Ito team eludes Chinese blockade
By Javier Joe Ismael
and
Franco Jose C. Baroña
PH boat convoy won't proceed to Scarborough Shoal – organizers
By Agence France-Presse
China's coast guard to detain 'trespassers'
Atin Ito team eludes Chinese blockade
PH boat convoy won't proceed to Scarborough Shoal – organizers
PCSO Lotto Results | May 17, 2024
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Pringle stars as Ginebra shoots down Meralco in semis opener
Serdenia, Lee dominate Junior PGT Splendido
SMB survives gritty Rain or Shine to take 1-0 lead in semis
WATCH: Cavite town mayor responds to Ombudsman suspension order
Marcos: No 'stricter' visa rules for Chinese tourists
WATCH: PAO chief inspires passion for justice, integrity
Clear, sunny skies with isolated downpours in PH until weekend — Pagasa
House panel to continue probe of Alvarez's 'disorderly behavior'
Taal Volcano restive anew — Phivolcs
Sarines pulls off thriller; Zaragosa scores
Opinion On Page One
On the Contrary
The English professor is just one price we have to pay for turning higher education into a commodity
By Antonio Contreras
Observer
Meet China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) — the CIA and FBI rolled into one
By Yen Makabenta
Remoto Control
Questions for straight people
By Danton Remoto
Ambassadors’ Corner
Water scarcity comes of age
By Amado Tolentino Jr.
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EDITORIAL CARTOON
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EDITORIAL
A decisive move to end smuggling
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Legal Advice
Conviction of accused must rest, not on weakness of defense, but on strength of prosecution
By Persida Acosta
More On Opinion
My Say
Bongbong: No weak leader
By Mauro Gia Samonte
All Insight
Reader relates his own TRB experience
By Al Vitangcol 3rd
Headsight
Controversial transcript of purported 'new model' agreement between PH and China
By Prof. Anna Malindog-Uy
Luckless Pedestrian
'Prayer' rally
By Chin Wong
Height of immorality to use civilians as cannon fodder, sacrificial lambs
By Rigoberto D. Tiglao
BUSINESS
Ayalas sell Manila Water stake to Razon for P14.5B
By Brix Lelis
SPORTS
Timberwolves crush Nuggets to stay alive
By Agence France-Presse
WORLD
China not keen to cut support for Russia
By Agence France-Presse
ENTERTAINMENT
Sen. Bong's Revilla's rollercoaster week
By Tessa Mauricio-Arriola
LIFESTYLE
Beko unveils new home appliance line
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May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
Nation
Nation
Philippines to buy 5 coast guard ships from Japan
(UPDATE) THE Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than $400 million, Manila said Friday, as the Southeast Asian country faces growing Chinese pressure in the South China Sea. Japan will loan the Philippines 64.38 billion yen ($413 million) to buy the five 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels and pay for the "development of the required support facilities," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a statement. "This will support the PCG in improving its capabilities for maritime operations, particularly in addressing transnational
By Agence France-Presse
and
Francisco Tuyay
- May 18, 2024
Nation
Yulo bags first individual all-around gold in Asian meet
Nation
Marcos on Mayor Guo: 'No one knows her'
Nation
Pag-IBIG sets record 1st-quarter home loan releases
Nation
Palestinian envoy: Probe Israel 'crimes' in Gaza
Regions
Policemen linked to gambling probed
Region 6 inflation rate surges to 4-month high
Elderly couple stabbed to death
Carabao steals show in festival
World
Israel disputes South Africa's 'genocide' claims
By Agence France-Presse
Private land 'for sale' in Arctic region
Vatican's new norms to verify mystic events
Putin 'grateful' to China for Ukraine peace 'initiatives'
'Climate change could force Bangkok to move'
China shows off robot 'dogs of war' in Cambodia drills
Singapore's new PM vows to 'lead in our own way'
Business
Corporate News
Megawide back in black via first quarter rebound
LISTED builder Megawide Construction Corp. on Friday said a double-digit revenue growth in the first quarter helped the company achieve a turnaround with a net income of P183.4 million, rebounding from a P7.4-million net loss a year earlier. Consolidated revenues were said to have grown 19 percent year-on-year to P5.2 billion, coming from existing and newly secured projects during the period. "The results of the first three months of the year reflect the impact of a normalizing operating environment, allowing our businesses to thrive," Megawide Chairman and CEO Edgar Saavedra said in a
By Brix Lelis
- May 18, 2024
Corporate News
PAL signs lease deal with European carrier
Corporate News
AboitizPower completes $11-M STEAG State buy-in
Top Business
What public officials can do to save lives
Top Business
Why doing business the honest way still works
Foreign Business
China industrial output picks up
Foreign Business
US industrial production flat in April
Foreign Business
Boeing is hoping for quiet annual meeting
Foreign Business
US bank regulator grilled over 'toxic culture'
Foreign Business
IEA warns of energy mineral shortage
Foreign Business
Saudi crown prince seeks soft power in game hub Japan
Foreign Business
Musk confirms Twitter has become X.com
Business
BSP keeps rates steady; August easing possible
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Record temperatures expected to continue to drive extreme weather
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'This is like a crucible': spectre of 1968 looms over US campus protests
Premium
Benjamin Netanyahu's dilemma: save the hostages or his government
Sports
Sports
PH clashes with Taiwan in 9-ball showdown
TEAM Philippines vowed to put on a show when it battles Team Chinese Taipei in the 2024 CPBA 9-Ball Teams Invitational tournament on May 27-29 in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Leading the charge for the Philippines in the "Asia Supremacy" showdown are Carlo Biado, Johann Chua, James Arañas, Jeffrey Ignacio and Bernie Regalario. "We hope to do well in this event. It is big honor to represent the country in the Asia Supremacy billiards match," said Biado, who won the World 9-Ball Championship in 2017 and the World 10-Ball Championship in 2024. Chua is a two-time All Japan Championship winner and
By The Manila Times
- May 18, 2024
Sports
Perpetual Help eyes 14th NCAA men's volleyball title
Sports
Belen, Solomon yet to decide on PH team, PVL
Sports
Swiatek, Sabalenka dispute Rome title
Sports
Schauffele equals PGA record-low with 62
Sports
Alternate Lee grabs LPGA Americas Open lead
Sports
3 soccer players nabbed over match-fixing
Sports
Marcos throws full support to PH volleyball
Sports
Pringle stars as Ginebra shoots down Meralco in semis opener
Sports
PBBM throws full support to PH volleyball
Sports
Serdenia, Lee dominate Junior PGT Splendido
Sports
SMB survives gritty Rain or Shine to take 1-0 lead in semis
Sports
The Bronny James drama is a tragedy
Public Square
Public Square
New Cherry PH brand ambassador welcomed
CHERRY Philippines — formerly Cherry Mobile — shines a spotlight on Mariel Rodgriguez-Padilla, welcoming her to the growing Cherry family. Cherry promotes convenience and a smart way of living by improving the quality of life of Filipinos through its wide array of products for smart homes, home and living spaces, entertainment, kitchens, pets, mobiles and more. Through the Cherry Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions app, all of its products can be easily controlled with just a click from a device, letting consumers experience comfort and accessibility in one move. "Mariel brings her
Public Square
XTransfer Wins Best Cash Management Solution at The Asset Triple A Awards 2024
Public Square
PH places 4th in inaugural Vietnam Bird Race
Public Square
Emirates arranges autism familiarization flight and travel rehearsal
Public Square
Smart, UnionBank offer iPhone upgrade with cashback
Public Square
Designer Michael Leyva unveils exquisite bridal couture collection
Public Square
EcoWonder Park breaks ground in Calamba, Laguna
Public Square
Honor launches Magic6 Pro smartphone in PH market
Pr Newswire
LANZAJET ANNOUNCES FIRST-OF-A-KIND $20 Million investment FROM GLOBAL AIRPORT operator GROUPE ADP
Public Square
Duty Free PH marks 37th year with spectacular sale event
Public Square
2024 Digital Transformation Summit unites visionaries
Public Square
Shure unveils newest line of wireless lavalier mic system
Pr Newswire
MoEngage Unveils 2024 Customer Engagement Benchmarks Based on 20Bn+ Data Points, 3,250+ Customers, and 1,000+ B2C Marketers
Special Features
Ice-skate your way to a perfect summer at SM Skating
DoT @51: Celebrating transformative growth, prioritizing sustainability
UN Sasakawa Laureate Glenn Banaguas ignites global climate resilience at Harvard
The first lady as a wife, mother
Stock Watch
Stock indices as of May 17, 2024
Presiding judge
Stock indices as of May 16, 2024
Stock indices as of May 15, 2024
Campus Press
PH engineering education program launched
By The Manila Times
DoST exec is PH's first Measurement Science doctor
Pasay HS campus journalists examine media ethics
CHEd holds 4th NHED Summit, celebrates 30th anniversary
Agribusiness
PH 2023 green investments up by 57%
By The Manila Times
Tech relieves heavy water strain in industrial operations
Climate change exacerbated Asia's extreme April heat
Lamudi brings Filipinos closer to home ownership, takes property fair to Cebu soon
entertainment
Ivana Alawi — vlogger, actress and entrepreneur
By Iza Iglesias
- May 17, 2024
Discomfort viewing with 'Baby Reindeer'
Kentucky Town Music & Arts Festival hits MOA Grounds
From autoimmune diseases, now it's Kris Aquino's heart
The enigmatic Incubus in Manila
David Foster and friends heading to Manila
Celebrities join the fun at Parokya Ni Edgar musical
lifestyle
Celebrating the ultimate dream-maker
Above and beyond Mother's Day celebration in Alabang
For moms who bloom with love
Puregold sets Negosyo Convention on May 16 to 18
Oscar Violago at 80
Treat mom to epicurean indulgences at Conrad Manila
Celebrating all kinds of moms at Sheraton Manila Bay
THE SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINE
The Sunday Times Magazine
Proudly her mother's daughter
May 12, 2024
'Colors of the South' celebrates the essence of Mindanao
Top dance companies unite for 'Pulso ng Pilipinas'
Sherri Austria Portela and the intricate world of tattooing
Filipino artists shortlisted for Asian art prize
The Manila Times CSI
Expats & Diplomats
PH, UN strengthens partnership to implement sustainable devt
Stock Watch
Stock indices as of May 17, 2024
Fast Times
Porsche 911 Dakar now in the Philippines
By Isaac Atienza
- May 14, 2024
Maritime
ICTSI invests $800M in new Bauan terminal
By Genivi Verdejo
- May 15, 2024
Build & Design
Lamudi brings Filipinos closer to home ownership, takes property fair to Cebu soon
Green Industries
PETValue PH recycles 1B PET bottles
By Conrad M. Cariño
- May 11, 2024
Campus Press
PH engineering education program launched
By The Manila Times
- May 16, 2024
Boardroom Watch
Presiding judge
By T. Aviles
- May 17, 2024
Agribusiness
PH 2023 green investments up by 57%
By The Manila Times
- May 18, 2024
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