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Vice President Sara Duterte. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

All systems go for VP Sara impeachment trial

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Keep in View

Growing by leafs and bounds

Vice President Sara Duterte PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

VP impeachment trial begins today

By Bernadette E. Tamayo , Reina C. Tolentino and Philippine News Agency

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Marcos on ouster calls: Nonsense

By Catherine S. Valente

‘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

By Red Mendoza , Catherine S. Valente and Javier Joe Ismael

VP impeachment trial begins today

Marcos on ouster calls: Nonsense

Both sides ready for VP Sara's impeachment trial

PCSO Lotto Results | July 5, 2026

OFF TO CANADA President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leaves for Canada on July 1, 2026 for a four-day official visit upon the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney PHOTO BY PCO

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CALM BEFORE THE STORM An empty parking lot is seen at a shopping center as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches in Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, on July 5, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

Alex Eala AP PHOTO

Eala reflects on humble beginnings after Wimbledon stunner

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks as he and Russian President deliver press statements following the Russia-Asean summit, which commemorates 35 years of collaboration between Russia and the Asean countries, in the central Russian city of Kazan, around 700 kilometers (435 miles) east of the capital Moscow, on June 18, 2026. PHOTO BY ALEXANDER NEMENOV/POOL/AFP

Marcos’ Canada trip yields $2.5B in investments

Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo PHOTOS FROM JAPAN EMBASSY

New Japan Philharmonic marks 70 years of PH-Japan friendship with Manila show

Rockwell Leisure Club Inc. announces annual stockholders meeting

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam

VP impeachment trial begins today

9 senator-judges are impeachment trial ‘veterans’

Eala guns for Wimbledon quarterfinal spot Eala guns for Wimbledon quarterfinal spot vs Paolini

Flood control scam probe continues Flood control scam probe continues

Foxconn second-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics

‘Nonsense,’ Marcos says on calls for his ouster

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Lowering of criminal age needs study – Marcos

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

PH’s upgrade amid economic erosion — a sanity check

By Dan Steinbock

Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Resurgence

Plastic Free July

By Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

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

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: VP impeachment trial begins today | July 6, 2026

HEADLINES: VP impeachment trial begins today | July 6, 2026

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UPGRADE ACHIEVED

Vatican’s doctrinal shift triggers a schismatic crisis

Salvador S. Panelo

Counterpoint

Country on the precipice

By Salvador S. Panelo

Migrant Matters

Birthright citizenship decision pregnant with possibilities for US visa applicants

By Crispin Aranda

Joseph Noel M. Estrada

THE LEGAL MIND

Restoring discipline in Philippine schools

By Joseph Noel M. Estrada

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

This was Vice President Sara Duterte's initial reaction on Feb. 7, 2025 following her impeachment by the House of Representatives on Feb. 5 and says that she 'does not have any feelings' against congressmen whom she thought were friends but signed the articles of impeachment. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

9 senator-judges are impeachment trial ‘veterans’

Eala guns for Wimbledon quarterfinal spot Eala guns for Wimbledon quarterfinal spot vs Paolini

Flood control scam probe continues Flood control scam probe continues

‘Nonsense,’ Marcos says on calls for his ouster

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Ex-policeman wanted for murder surrenders

Classes resume at San Jose National HS

Iloilo City approves ban on coastal reclamation

SM City Baliwag launches art exhibit

Baguio recognized for digital innovation, urban resilience

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, workers clear up a fallen tree along a road in Jiangping town, Dongxing of Fangchenggang, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after a severe weather system was affecting the area. (Lu Boan/Xinhua via AP)

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam

Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

How Paris appeals court ruling could upend Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential bid

Pope Leo is spending the rest of July at the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo for summer vacation

As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite

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Rockwell Leisure Club Inc. announces annual stockholders meeting

Foxconn second-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics

For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansion

India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortages

Uber pauses Europe food delivery expansion as it pursues Delivery Hero deal, FT reports

Alex Eala AP PHOTO

Eala reflects on humble beginnings after Wimbledon stunner

Sharapova hails Eala as ‘A Star’

Gilas seeks redemption vs red-hot Boomers

Burgos eyes PH Islands Series’ double in Bohol

France ousts Paraguay to reach World Cup quarters

Representatives Leila de Lima, Chel Diokno, Joel Chua, David Suarez, Jude Acidre, Ysabel Zamora and Janette Garin and lawyer Lorna Kapunan join a special mass for the prosecutors, legal team and everyone involved in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life at the SM MOA complex in Pasay City on July 5, 2026. The impeachment trial begins on July 6 at the Senate. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

SEEKING GUIDANCE

July 5, 2026

More than 5,000 graduates gather at the University of the Philippines in Quezon City for their commencement exercises on July 5, 2026. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

July 5, 2026

Members of the LGBTQIA community from different villages in Las Piñas City participate in the Pride Parade, followed by the annual Bb. Bahaghari Awards organized by the Villar Foundation. The event was attended by former senator Cynthia Villar and Senator Mark Villar on July 4, 2026. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

July 5, 2026

Hundreds of BTS ARMY and running enthusiasts gather at SM City Marikina on Sunday, July 5, for Borahaeast 2.0 Purple Run in anticipation of the fandom's anniversary on July 9 and the super group's most anticipated concert in Bulacan in March 2027. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

July 5, 2026

A large white ox a wooden cart through the streets in Quezon City, guided by a vendor seated inside. The vendor sells brooms and other native products. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

July 5, 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

RECOGNITION FOR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION Education Secretary Sonny Angara (7th from left) with SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Jon Jon San Agustin, SM Supermalls Senior Assistant Vice President for Operations Jocelyn Clarino and representatives of the Department of Education Executive Committee during the recognition of SM Supermalls by DepEd for SM Group’s continued commitment to education and nation-building. SM MALLS PHOTO

DepEd honors SM Supermalls for continued commitment to education, nation-building

Wing.ph verification security unlocks welcome cash boost

Hotel101 Global announces joint venture for 770-room Hotel101 in Bangkok

Datu Puti, SB19 collab sparks Pinoy pride, revolutionizes the adobo experience

Find your perfect distance at Winzir Color Run 2026

Best Actor Jericho Rosales of 'Quezon.' PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

'Quezon' dominates 9th Eddys, wins Best Picture; Jericho Rosales, Maris Racal take top acting honors

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

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

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The Sunday Times

The 9th Eddys honors four enduring Movie Icons

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

Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo PHOTOS FROM JAPAN EMBASSY

Expats & Diplomats

New Japan Philharmonic marks 70 years of PH-Japan friendship with Manila show

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