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New / National / CHR denounces "attacks by NPA rebels" in Visayas CHR denounces "attacks by NPA rebels" in Visayas The Human Rights Commission (CHR) has denounced the recent attacks perpetrated by suspected members of the…

Every first week of October, the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) celebrates the annual FINEX Week with various activities revolving around a central theme. In the decade before the pandemic, it was…

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MANILA, Philippines — Gunmen on motorcycles killed a longtime radio commentator in metro Manila in the latest attack on a member of the media in the Philippines, considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists .…

ComingSoon editor Spencer Legacy spoke with drag superstars Ginger Minj and Manila Luzon about their work on Huluween Dragstravaganza and what Halloween means to the drag community. Huluween Dragstravaganza is now streaming on Hulu to…

VARIOUS labor groups and labor unions on Thursday called for more resources for Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (Tupad) after the Department of…

New / World / Thailand to legalize abortion for up to 20 weeks Thailand to legalize abortion for up to 20 weeks BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand will legalize abortion for up to 20 weeks, the government announced Tuesday,…

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced that as of 3 a.m. on Monday, September 26, the following transmission lines were "unavailable": North of Luzon 69kV Cabanatuan-San Luis lineRelease date/time:…

Technology has adapted to people's demands for a better and more accessible life. Although these developments benefit society, they have neglected the circumstances of the environment, often compromising its overall quality.…

"We are not history makers. We are made by history." - Martin Luther King Jr.The history of the PHILIPPINES in the K-12 curriculum ceased to be a separate subject. So…

HUAWEI CONNECT 2022, Huawei's 7th annual flagship event for the global ICT industry, kicked off in Bangkok on Monday. Huawei has brought together industry leaders, experts and partners from around the world to explore how to unleash…

SINGAPORE: Do Kwon, the wanted South Korean founder of failed cryptocurrency Terra, denied on Sunday that he was on the run after Singapore police said he was not in the…

Speakers from the event along with representatives from Abbott Philippines pose for a photo after the official launch of the new Similac GainSchool at Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City on September 3rd. Abbott announced the…

Bangkok: A gunman killed one person and injured two others in a shootout at a military installation in Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai police told AFP.Deputy national police…

Numerous movies, series and even social media sketches are all about the beloved Olive Garden restaurant. Aside from the unlimited breadsticks and family experience, many Filipinos know little about the restaurant and its flavor…

Hundreds of entries, but only one can triumph: South Korea's "Squid Game" will make Emmy history on Monday as it aims to become the first foreign-language television show to win honors for best drama. The Netflix show – in…

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Charges will be brought against figures involved in approving controversial Sugar Order No. 4 once the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee releases the findings of its investigation on Thursday, September 8, the senator said yesterday.…

LANGLEY, Wash.: One person was killed and nine people are still missing, including a child, after a seaplane crashed Sunday afternoon in Puget Sound, Washington, the US Coast…

New / World / Serious, even worrying terrorist threat in France: Minister Serious, even worrying terrorist threat in France: Minister PARIS, France — The terrorist threat remains severe in France, even “worrying,” French…

MUMBAI, India - A post-pandemic rebound saw India's economy grow 13.5% in the June quarter, official figures showed on Wednesday, but the expansion was lower than expected due to headwinds that shook up Asia's third-largest…

Read this in the Manila Times digital edition. BEIJING: China's slowing economy has left millions of young people in fierce competition for an ever-shrinking…

SUKKUR, Pakistan — Heavy rains hit much of Pakistan on Friday after the government declared an emergency to deal with monsoon floods which it said affected more than 30 million people. A general view of a flooded area after heavy monsoon…

“It is time for President Marcos to put his foot in corruption, if only to show the people his firm determination to eradicate corruption and corruption” There has been much misunderstanding and confusion following the Sugar…

BANGKOK (AP) — Singapore's decision to decriminalize sex between men is hailed as a step in the right direction for LGBTQ rights in the Asia-Pacific region, a vast area of ​​nearly 5 billion people with laws and different…

New / World / Canada confirms 1,168 monkeypox cases, 30 hospitalizations Canada confirms 1,168 monkeypox cases, 30 hospitalizations OTTAWA, Canada — The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed 1,168 cases of…

The Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP) have denounced the government's accusations that it funds communist rebels, saying it is only a "demonization" of their missionary works. Photo RMP FB In a statement, the Catholic…

President Martin G. Romualdez has forged closer coordination with Malacañang and the Senate to prevent even a single presidential veto on bills to be approved by the 19th Congress, House of Representatives leaders said Monday.…

New / World / Pope calls for help for drought-hit Somalia Pope calls for help for drought-hit Somalia VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for international help for Somalia to fight a "deadly"…

Good Samaritans rush to the aid of Jaya, her family Jaya recently took to social media to thank the many kind people who helped her and her family financially after losing their home to a fire. A friend, Allan Pajimula, set up a…

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The head of the Public Prosecutor's Office (PAO), Persida Rueda-Acosta, on Tuesday thanked Senator Rafael "Raffy" Tulfo for his promise to strengthen the agency by increasing…

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SAVAGE Mind Bookshop was founded in 2018 by Ateneo de Naga University Press Deputy Director Kristian Sendon Cordero to address the lack of a cultural center in Naga City,…

New / World / Iguanas Breeding On Galapagos Island A Century After They Disappeared Iguanas Breeding On Galapagos Island A Century After They Disappeared A land iguana that disappeared more than a century ago from one of…

Pedestrians walk at a level crossing in the city of Makati on July 12, 2022. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The Philippines is still at low risk from COVID-19 despite rising new cases, the Department of Health…

IT is all systems go for the Cagayan River Basin Management Council (CBRMC) which will be supported by the Japan Water Agency (JWA), which will significantly address flooding…

NEW YORK CITY: New York City on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to rename the monkeypox virus to avoid stigmatizing patients who may…

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday pushed for the establishment of more "specialty hospitals" in other parts of the country to improve health care delivery to…

IT is seen as the dawn of a new beginning for the Davao Region Golden Province as the first lady-elect governor of Davao de Oro Province was sworn in June 30 at the Nabunturan…

“And with the issue of an impending food security or crisis, what we would like to know is how BBM is going to address it” I am amazed how so-called UN Special Rapporteurs can be so stupid and ignorant of what is happening in…

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - The European office of the World Health Organization warned on Tuesday of a "difficult" autumn and winter amid a summer surge in Covid-19 cases and reduced surveillance among Member States. The warning was accompanied…

Provide quality education to over 95,000 students in PH and Indonesia After 18 years of pursuing its mission to improve lives through education, PHINMA Education has enrolled over 95,000 students in SY 21-22, resulting in a 79% increase in…

Bellevue Manila's international buffet restaurant, Café d'Asie, is bringing back its most popular dishes and staying open longer.A buffet restaurant open all day, Café d'Asie…

“If inflation is mismanaged or allowed to gallop for long periods, it could lead to unrest and regime change” At that time, inflation was the number one public enemy of the Filipinos. Inflation is the rate of increase in…

GENEVA, Switzerland — New surges in Covid infections show the pandemic is far from over, the head of the World Health Organization lamented on Tuesday, warning that the virus is spreading freely. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…

New / National / Expert says it's 'high time' for mandatory Covid-19 booster shots Expert says it's 'high time' for mandatory Covid-19 booster shots An infectious disease expert believes it is "high time" to make Covid-19…

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The Catholic Church in the Philippines and lay people have criticized the re-introduction of a bill in the House of Representatives to legalize divorce in the country.Prof.…

A third dose of vaccine or booster against COVID-19 will be encouraged by the new administration, in particular to ensure the safe resumption of face-to-face classes, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday. “With…

Piolo Pascual "Who is your ideal partner?" It's a question many of us have asked ourselves during this pandemic, as we find solace in the company of friends and family amid various challenges. Whether it's opening a dream business amid…

MANILA, Philippines - "This is not the standard we want to have." Arnold Bufi, founder of Tipaklong Sustainability Mobility Corp., had this to say about the state of mobility in Philippine cities, which is marred by unpredictable traffic…

"Winning the hearts and minds of the rest of the population behind a viable economic recovery program in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic which still remains a distinct threat may prove more difficult" After an unsuccessful…

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) and Philippine Airlines – Mabuhay Miles (PAL) recently launched a partnership that allows you to convert your points on the go with Shell Go+ into PAL Mabuhay Miles to get you closer to your…

Police forces have been ordered to strictly enforce the ban on firearms in the National Capital Region (NCR) beginning Monday, June 27. Police General Valeriano De Leon, director of operations for the Philippine National Police (PNP), also…

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Former Down by 18 frontman Jonn Walter releases his new single "Ikaw" - one of his dream songs.…

SEOUL, South Korea: BTS' surprise announcement last week that they were taking a break to focus on members' solo projects stunned their global fan base, rocking their label's…

TWO HUNDRED AND THREE barangay (villages) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have been affected by the dreaded African Swine Fever (ASF) in the past two years.Dr…

MANILA, Philippines - The charitable arm of City of Dreams Manila, Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corp. (MRP Foundation), signed a memorandum of understanding with Operation Smile Philippines (OSP), an international medical…

DOH The Department of Health (DOH) clarified on Thursday, June 16 that Metro Manila remains under the low risk classification for Covid-19 despite a slight increase in new infections. In a statement, the state health agency "reiterates…

Little Laude When big stars from the Philippines reach a million subscribers on YouTube, they usually buy balloons that spell a million, take a picture and post it on their social media accounts. It's because they're not Small Laude.…

CHONGQING: An 18-year-old uremia sufferer named Xiaowei leads a much healthier life after receiving a kidney donation five years ago in southwest China's Chongqing…

An anti-drug operation in the north Cotabato town of Pigcawayan has resulted in the death of one of two suspects following a shooting, police said Thursday.Major Carl Jayson…

According to an industry expert, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agri-food sector need to develop a smart innovation strategy to compete in the global market…

Do you want history, rest and leisure, and good food? Then Bulacan province should be your next destination. Bulacan has 569 barangays, 21 municipalities and three-component towns that offer the "Tatak Bulakenyo" experience. Angat Let's…

President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. said he wanted an assessment of the country's competitiveness first before moving forward with ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal.…

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte chairs the 54th Cabinet Meeting at Malacañan Palace on May 30, 2022. KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO Read this in the Manila Times…

BASKETBALL, our national sport, lost to Indonesia at the SEA Games in Vietnam. Unforgivable? For the very first time in SEA Games history, we lost. It hurts. This is what…

LONELY LADY An elderly woman sits on a bench in a playground near a residential building that was damaged by Russian shelling in the Ukrainian town of Moshchun, not far from Kyiv, Friday, May 27, 2022.…

"It was a proud moment for the Marcos family." Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr., 64, is the 17th president of the Philippines. It became reality at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday night (May 25) when Congress, with the Senate…

Local business process outsourcing (BPO) provider Inspiro has partnered with Microsoft on its three-year digital transformation program. Inspiro is an outsourcing specialist that has been operating in the Philippines for 20 years, with…

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MORE than 40 million fully immunized people have remained unable to receive their booster shots despite qualifying to receive additional doses of coronavirus disease…

News / National / DENR distributes 415 land titles in Northern Mindanao DENR distributes 415 land titles in Northern Mindanao At least 415 people in northern Mindanao have received new land titles under the government's…

FIND ANSWERS former senatorAtti. Joey Lina It took 36 long years or almost half a lifetime to achieve a truly spectacular feat. I'm referring to the UP Fighting Maroons, the new UAAP champion. It was a phenomenal display of unbridled…

SHANGHAI, China — Leaving a fine mist of disinfectant in their wake, Chinese health workers dressed in hazardous materials are cleaning homes, roads, packages and even people — but more than two years into the pandemic, the experts say it…

The Elections Commission (Comelec) insisted on Friday (May 13) that it had been transparent in all its procedures amid allegations of electoral fraud by some groups. Protesters gather outside the Cultural Center of the Philippines along…

First of two partsONE of the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership in Dr. John Maxwell's 2007 book is the Law of Solid Ground.According to Maxwell, the solid foundation is a…

News / National / Respect the voice of the people — Bishop of Balanga Respect the voice of the people — Bishop of Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (CBCP/MANILA BULLETIN/FILE PHOTO) The Bishop of Balanga, Ruperto C.…

Mario Cuñado, Regional Director of DICT CARAGA, Alan Silor, Undersecretary of DICT, Edwine Carrie, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in the Philippines, and Ing., Deputy Regional Director of DICT…

Filipinos have given the government's national response to the pandemic a high approval rating of 88% in the National Capital Region (NCR), 79% from Luzon, 92% from Visayas and 80% from Mindanao, on the based on a recent survey…

Vice President and Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez urges House of Representatives and Senate leaders to meet with presidential and vice presidential candidates and their political parties to discuss the conduct…

Have a good day. Here are the Manila Times articles from Monday, May 2, 2022.READ: 40,000 troops to protect votesThe Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will deploy around…

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering filing perjury charges against drug lord Kerwin Espinosa after recanting his testimony that linked opposition Senator Leila de Lima to illegal drug trafficking. In a message to…

Presidential candidate and mayor of Manila, Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, said Wednesday (April 27) that he would not impose a lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19 if elected as the country's next president. MAYOR ISKO MORENO…

This undated file photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on April 17, 2022 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he watches the test firing of a guided weapon new-type…

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'Hotel Sustainability Basics' provides a starting point for fostering sustainability in hospitality Criteria include 12 fundamental actions for hotel sustainability LONDON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel and Tourism…

Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso speaks with Rappler CEO Maria Ressa in an interview that aired Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The mayor of the Philippines' capital echoed past statements from other leaders wanting to emulate the wealthy city…

A torrent of social media reactions hit the three presidential candidates who held a press conference on Easter Sunday to denounce alleged moves by Vice President Leni Robredo's camp to get them out of the race. and overturn the…

Inspirational diva Jamie Rivera is thrilled to return to the live concert titled "Love and Light" to be held at the Newport Performance Theater on April 30.It's been two…

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Jakarta: Annual military drills between the Indonesian and US armies will include more than a dozen countries this year, officials said on Sunday, as tensions with China…

Have a good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Sunday, April 10, 2022.READ: 'Leni needs a miracle to win'It will take a "miracle" for Vice President Maria…

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte, emphasizing the need to prioritize the welfare of Filipino migrants, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the future Center for Overseas Filipino…

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARGAS Metro Manila capital region mayors are considering imposing a policy that would force people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the country says's head of health. Health…

Good day. Here are the articles from the Manila Times for Tuesday, April 5, 2022.READ: PNP marks 128 high-risk voting areasThe Philippine National Police (PNP) has listed…

Rebel Lady NPA killed in Aklan ILOILO CITY – A New People's Army (NPA) rebel was killed in a clash with the Philippine army in Aklan province on Friday afternoon. The NPA rebel was the sole victim of a 15-minute standoff between…

SINGAPORE, Singapore — Singapore fully reopened its borders to all vaccinated visitors on Friday after a two-year coronavirus shutdown, with arrivals saying it was "wonderful" to travel again without onerous restrictions. The aviation hub,…