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Alex Eala dethrones Iga Swiatek to reach Wimbledon last 16

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Keep in View

Growing by leafs and bounds

‘JERICHO WALK’ Members of faith-based groups march outside the Philippine Senate in Pasay City during the ‘Jericho Walk for Truth and Justice’ on July 4, 2026. The rallyists call for integrity, accountability, and justice ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 6. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

Both sides ready for VP Sara's impeachment trial

PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

NBI, House security officials prosecution's first witnesses in Duterte impeach trial

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

Ombudsman files plunder charges against Marcoleta

By Red Mendoza and Izel Abanilla

Both sides ready for VP Sara's impeachment trial

NBI, House security officials prosecution's first witnesses in Duterte impeach trial

Ombudsman files plunder charges against Marcoleta

PCSO Lotto Results | July 4, 2026

Alex Eala AP PHOTO

Alex Eala assured of biggest career payday at Wimbledon

The 9th Eddys honors four enduring Movie Icons

Growing by leafs and bounds

Digital fraud is reshaping trust across Asia-Pacific

ILO study highlights limited green construction in the Philippines despite policy support

China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks

Ph joins regional pact to eradicate dengue

Marcos: Proposed lowering of criminal age needs careful study

Pope prays in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity

Celtics Just Traded Their Title Window

Marcos: China's sanctions vs Teodoro 'very unhelpful'

Prince Harry to visit London without wife, children

Marcos says VP Sara should attend impeachment trial 'to get to the bottom of everything'

Tiangco dares gov't to prove anti-corruption campaign is 'impartial'

Marcos congratulates Alex Eala's Wimbledon breakthrough: 'A true inspiration'

Marlen V. Ronquillo

A Time to Till

Christian doctrine protects the ‘pure in heart,’ not Marcoleta

By Marlen V. Ronquillo

The Word on the World

How the Church can help fight evil in our land

By Ricardo Saludo

Fr. Shay Cullen, SSC

Reflections

The dangers of violent video games and child abuse

By Fr. Shay Cullen, SSC

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

When is the last day of paying the last pay of employees?

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: Both sides ready for VP Sara's impeachment trial | July 5, 2026

HEADLINES: Both sides ready for VP Sara's impeachment trial | July 5, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

UPGRADE ACHIEVED

A pointless rally

Rough Trade

The messiness of history

Lalay Ramos Jimenez

View from the South

When children stop growing, the nation should worry

By Lalay Ramos Jimenez

Edgard A. Arevalo

Crow's Nest

Has the parliament of the streets lost its old glory?

By Edgard A. Arevalo

Lloyd C. Bautista

Securitatem Populi

Religion versus cult

By Lloyd C. Bautista

Stephen S. Roach

China’s failed rebalancing

By Stephen S. Roach

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Marcos: Proposed lowering of criminal age needs careful study

Marcos: China's sanctions vs Teodoro 'very unhelpful'

Marcos says VP Sara should attend impeachment trial 'to get to the bottom of everything'

Tiangco dares gov't to prove anti-corruption campaign is 'impartial'

Marcos congratulates Alex Eala's Wimbledon breakthrough: 'A true inspiration'

FACEBOOK/AYALA MALL CENTRAL BLOC

Cebu City mall declared safe after bomb search

Use of fake medical certificates to get aid flagged

Didipio mine extension ensures job security, economic growth

Dengue cases in Baguio decline by 42 percent

Bicol PNP seizes P30M illegal drugs

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, bottom left, who is also Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) poses for photos with newly promoted generals Wang Shuguang, top left and Wang Gang, top right while Zhang Shengmin, Vice Chairman of the CMC stands at the right in Beijing, on Friday, July 3, 2026. AP PHOTO

China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks

Pope prays in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity

Prince Harry to visit London without wife, children

US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring

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Canada's B2Gold Corp. eyes $14M investment in PH

Growing by leafs and bounds

PSE chief: PSE has no talks with ICTSI on rumored Hong Kong listing

PEZA transfers head office to Roxas Blvd site

Buying a home during turbulent times

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Celtics Just Traded Their Title Window

Alex Eala assured of biggest career payday at Wimbledon

Cone rues costly mistakes in Gilas loss to NZ

Castro signs with SV.League club Fragolad

Argentina survives Cape Verde scare to reach last 16

Members of various faith-based groups march outside the Philippine Senate along Diokno Boulevard in Pasay City during the 'Jericho Walk for Truth and Justice' on July 4, 2026. The demonstrators call for integrity, accountability, and justice as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will open on July 6. PHOTOS BY RENE DILAN

July 4, 2026

Policemen are stationed outside the Senate building on July 4, 2026. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that it would deploy 6,000 personnel to secure the Senate for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte which starts on July 6. The PNP will also upgrade its alert level in anticipation of the protests. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

July 4, 2026

CHALLENGES OF OBESITY
Healthcare experts from across the Asia-Pacific region gather at the Novo Nordisk Southeast Obesity Summit 2026. The Health Experts discussed the challenges, correct information , misinformation, understanding and modern care about the Obesity during the South east Asia Obesity Summit held in Makati City on July 4, 2026. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

CHALLENGES OF OBESITY

July 4, 2026

Protesters rally along Kalaw Avenue in Taft, Manila, against the intensified US military presence and intervention as the country observes the 80th Philippine–US Friendship Day on July 4, 2026. PHOTOS BY RENE DILAN

AGAINST INTERVENTION

July 4, 2026

Motorists brave the sudden downpour along UN Avenue, Manila on July 4, 2026 due to a localized thunderstorms. PHOTOS BY RENE DILAN

July 4, 2026

TAP-TO-PAY The launch of tap-to pay and scan-QR technologies at Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) stations last July 2025 marked a major step toward fast, secure, and cashless commuting, BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto E. Tangonan demonstrates how to pay train fares using the tap/scan-to-pay turnstile. BSP PHOTO

Special Features

Advancing everyday life through digital payments

The BSP’s story of reform and resilience

Three decades, three pillars, one sustainable future for every Filipino

SM Seaside Cebu Arena redefines entertainment and opportunity in the Visayas

SM Supermalls, TikTok Live empower next fashion icons

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Song of Grace crosses oceans as Rene Bobet Baterbonia is laid to rest

Palawan Group commemorates Baragatan Festival 2026

Song of Grace crosses oceans as Rene ‘Bobet’ Baterbonia is laid to rest

(SUNDAY, JULY 5) LIXIL celebrates PH real estate excellence at IPA thanksgiving dinner

Atty. Alicia Risos-Vidal elected 30th national president of the YWCA of the Philippines

P-Pop group BINI joins Department of Tourism Secretary Maria Bernardita ‘Dita’ Angara-Mathay (center) during their official launch as the country's new tourism ambassador at the DOT office in Makati on July 3. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

BINI officially named tourism ambassador

Thai star Tate Myron lands first major Philippine endorsement

Silent Sanctuary’s first major arena concert sells out in 5 hours

Young singer Honey Love Johnson showcases versatility

BINI postpones European leg of 'Signals' World Tour, promises rescheduled dates

PlayTime Entertainment president Roy Alcid and SPEEd president Tessa Mauricio-Arriola, entertainment editor of The Manila Times, makes the partnership official. Joining them in the contract signing are PlayTime Entertainment spokesperson Adela Mae Marshall (leftmost) and SPEEd vice president for internal affairs Maricris Valdez (rightmost). PHOTO FROM PLAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT

PlayTime Entertainment presents 9th edition of The Eddys

BYOB at Watsons: How shifting daily habits can save the planet

Globe champions Filipino storytelling anew through continuing partnership with The Eddys

Baby de Jesus celebrates birthday with music, friends

Crystal International Awards unveils 2026 Council of Advisers

Malatang, the soup-based hotpot
PHOTOS FROM SICHU MALATANG

The Sunday Times

Sichu Malatang fires up customizable hotpot

A decade of bringing Osaka flavors to Filipino tables

The beautiful and resilient life of Gigette Reyes

Filipino food amplified

Ormoc stories served with Queen pineapple

Guests and members of the Taiwanese community sing the classic Taiwanese song ‘Sio Bah Tsang (Rice Dumpling Song)’ while celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival in Manila.
PHOTOS FROM CULTURE TECO IN THE PHILIPPINES

Expats & Diplomats

Dragon Boat Festival brings Taiwan, PH closer through culture, friendship

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of July 2, 2026

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

Fast Times

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

By The Manila Times - June 30, 2026

ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal welcomes two new quay cranes to handle 20,000-TEU mega-ships and improve vessel turnaround times. PHOTO FROM ICTSI

Maritime

Rio cranes upgrade to ease regional port bottlenecks

By Genivi Verdejo - July 1, 2026

Residential investments preferred by prospective buyers. IMAGE FROM COLLIER PHILIPPINES

Build & Design

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

By The Manila Times - June 30, 2026

APAC Advisors Singapore CEO Steven Okun.
PHOTO FROM NATIONAL PRESS FOUNDATION

Green Industries

The US midterms: Impact on climate action

By Ludwig Federigan - July 4, 2026

Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business head, Asian Institute of Management, professor Jose Gerardo Santamaria. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Campus Press

Professor: AI will reshape, not replace jobs

By The Manila Times - July 2, 2026

Boardroom Watch

Early bird catches the dimsum treat

By Moises Cruz - July 3, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. takes a look at garlic produced in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro. DA PHOTO

Agribusiness

Lubang eyed as key garlic supplier; DA seeking ways to increase island's garlic output

By Leander C. Domingo - July 2, 2026

Keep in View

Growing by leafs and bounds

By Nora Molde - July 5, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE AI The integration of spatial context and engineering analytics is central to modern infrastructure development. Bentley Systems relies on its core platforms to merge real-world environments with precise structural modeling. (IMAGE FROM BENTLEY)

Science & Technology

Infrastructure AI drives automated engineering shift at Bentley Systems

Sunday Business & IT

When the face of national security changes

By Gail Macapagal - July 5, 2026