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Gov’t sets record P50m bounty for Bato’s arrest

THE government has put a record P50million bounty on the head of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the top enforcer of former President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody anti-drug crackdown, nearly a year after the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered his...

NEGROS HOG RAISERS JOIN PORK HOLIDAY OVER MOUNTING LOSSES

Hog raisers in Negros Occidental are withholding hundreds of pigs from the market as part of a nationwide three-day “pig holiday” to protest falling farm gate prices and demand government action to address mounting industry losses. The Alliance of Hog...

‘SURPRISES’ PROD BSP TO PULL 50-BPS RATE HIKE

THE Monetary Board decided to raise the key interest rate for the fourth time in a row this year— opting, however, for a larger-thanusual increment this time as it saw the urgency to contain recent “unforeseen” developments on prices, with El Niño’s...

WASTE PROBE HALTED

THE anti-graft office may go to the Supreme Court (SC) over a Court of Appeals order that halted its investigation into alleged corruption in Cebu’s garbage collection, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. “We will discuss it...

LGUS URGED: TAP SUCS FOR EV PRODUCTION

The DPWH Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office is currently undertaking a road reblocking project along Jose Abad Santos Avenue in the towns of Guagua and Lubao, following the President’s directive to ensure safer and more secure travel for...

MIPATAY NI ISAAC NASIKOP

Duha sa mga responsable sa pagdunggab ug pagpusil-patay sa 24-anyos nga si Isaac Viernes ang nadakpan sa kapulisan sa Dakbayan sa Sugbo. Ang biktima, taga Sityo Baskio, Barangay Basak Pardo, gipatay sa buntag niadtong Oktubre 8, 2026, sa Barangay...

WVMC pioneers advanced spine surgery

ILOILO City – Patients suffering from complex spinal disorders may no longer need to seek highly specialized surgical treatment outside Western Visayas after the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) successfully performed the region’s first combined...

BSP surprises with jumbo rate hike

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday delivered a surprise 50-basispoint (bp) rate hike and signaled it was prepared to continue tightening amid broadening inflation risks from persistent price shocks and a strong El Niño. The Monetary...

OSG seeks hold on use of 2026 appropriations

Government lawyers have advised the Marcos administration to put on hold the implementation of some programs in this year’s national budget as they prepare to appeal a Supreme Court ruling declaring the 2024 and 2025 outlays and parts of the 2026...

BELOVED’S BETRAYAL

A soldier who was gunned down in a roadside ambush in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, was allegedly betrayed by his own wife, who investigators said conspired with her alleged lover to have him killed over an illicit affair.

HEALING IS BELIEVING

Remulla meets Cebu biz leaders

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has assured Cebu business leaders that the anti-graft office will help address governance problems, reduce red tape, and improve government processes to create a fair and more accessible environment for...

Judges choose Manila Times sustainability champions

DELIBERATIONS to select The Manila Times Sustainability Champions for 2026 brought together a panel of judges to assess how 15 organizations translate sustainability commitments into concrete action, examining their initiatives, results and potential...

2026 budget execution may be affected by SC ruling—solgen

The decision of the Supreme Court to declare the past years' budgets unconstitutional may potentially affect the execution of the 2026 national budget, Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe said. In a Palace briefing on Thursday, Oct. 22, Berberabe...

JING ROW REVIVES CHINESE GRID FEARS Gibo warns of Filipino ‘enablers’

defense Secretary Gilberto teodoro Jr. on thursday aired a strong suspicion that Filipino enablers were helping chinese ambassador Jing quan escalate a diplomatic war, even as questions persisted over Beijing’s

Fort Pilar and the faith that shapes Zamboanga’s Fiesta Hermosa

EVERY OCTOBER, Zamboanga City celebrates Fiesta Hermosa, an annual festival honoring Nuestra Señora del Pilar, or Our Lady of the Pillar, the city’s patroness. The celebration brings together religious observances and cultural activities, with...

WAITING FOR THE SEASON.

A vendor rests beneath a colorful display of traditional Filipino Christmas lanterns, known as parols, hanging for sale in a roadside stall in Tiongko Avenue in Davao City. As the Ber months roll in, local artisans and vendors set up shop to display...

Dara iti Maysa . nga Agalinaga

SUMIRAYEN ti naanus ken naanemem a lawag iti daya. Intunda ti kellaat nga angin manipud iti laud, ken ti pannakaktang ni Pasio nga aggapgapas, ti ilalaem iti panunotna dagiti paspasamak kadagiti kallabes nga aldaw. Iti sinilong a yanna, kaduana ni...

TATLE ASIA.COM

DARK DELIGHTS October in the capital brings a thrilling pivot to spooky and spectacular. As Halloween approaches, Metro Manila’s nightlife and dining scenes transform with a curated lineup of eerie events, lavish costume galas, and immersive themed...

CYBERSECURITY BEYOND PASSWORDS

Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us to protect our passwords and devices. But that’s no longer the whole story. A voice message from a relative abroad asks you to send money via GCash, and it sounds exactly like them. A celebrity...

A smarter way forward

Technology has become part of nearly everything we do, whether we are finishing a report, relaxing with a game, paying bills, or checking who is at the front door. In this issue, we look at how these tools are changing both our work and everyday...

Earthbound Elegance

Explore pieces that highlight terra cotta tones and organic textures for fine art and creating a sanctuary from the city’s energy

Crimson dreams beneath the water: a lifelong dream

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40 Trails of the Past

An old soul gains a contemporary look within Grand Seiko diving watches

The Ultimate Dining Cheatsheet

A quick and easy guide to help you plan your meals

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BILANG panimula sa pagpasok ng bagong taon, nais kong gunitain ang isang seryeng lumabas sa Liwayway na lubos na kinalugdan at tinangkilik ng mga mambabasa. Naghandog ng hindi matatawarang galak at halakhak sa bawat tahanan. At gumuhit ng kasaysayan sa...

Pambansang Manika: Ang Panaw ni Ahtisa sa Kahayag ug Kalig-on

A“After 18 years, I have finally arrived at my ultimate destination: to represent the Philippines on the Miss Universe stage. My pageant journey may end, but the work continues. Let’s continue fighting for what we want — a better Philippines and a...