The Manila Times - October 23, 2025

FIRE!

ICI relents; hearings will be livestreamed

Israel eyes ‘phenomenal’ defense ties

Pakistan supports more military training exchanges

National Housing Expo to draw 30K homebuyers

Ex-PNP chief considers retirement before ‘27

The nation needs a war on corruption

Notes on the Frankfurt Book Fair

When fear replaces science

Frasco cautions govt on US call center bill

Comelec says it will decide Escudero’s fate soon

DPWH says no vital papers destroyed in fire

AFP gets high trust, satisfaction ratings

National

CFO addresses needs of health care workers relocating to Germany

‘Mining should not burden communities’

Unconscionable interest rates in loan agreements can be nullified or reduced

Justices’ SALN access restricted

Maharlika denies link to fraudster

Gutierrez to head commission on seniors

DOE’s questionable nuclear policy framework

US bill could spell disaster for BPO sector

More than a game

If Jesus is Lord

When fear replaces science

Reclaiming our relevance: A call for renewal in the Philippine insurance industry

The nation needs a war on corruption

Notes on the Frankfurt Book Fair

Reclaiming our relevance

Bangsamoro parliament elects new speaker

Frasco cautions govt on US call center bill

Ombudsman clears former Cebu governor

Nueva Vizcaya alloted P15M for airport rehab

Global call for women empowerment amplified

Entire Capiz province placed under state of calamity due to ‘Ramil’

Bacolod starts desilting of Mandalagan River

11 Iloilo school buildings marked for demolition

Island’s impact on climate change highlighted

HOG festival to bring ‘nostalgia tourism’

Female drug pusher yields P4M shabu

Baguio youth leaders told to uphold integrity

ICI relents; hearings

Valenzuela opens two health hubs

Pakistan

Israel eyes ‘phenomenal’ defense ties

OFW Hospital makes first successful cancer surgery

Ex-PNP

SMASHED

Peso hits near 9-month low, stock market down by 1.03%

UA&P: Q3 growth likely lower due to corruption

Luzon Economic Corridor boosted by Swedish grant

Biz groups concerned about GSIS governance

Trade chief says PCAB overhaul progressing

Group cites income loss from smuggled cigarettes

Surviving and thriving in a corrupt environment

DOE hikes benefits of power generation hosts

Ensuring fairness and accountability online

POULTRY BANS IMPOSED ON 3 COUNTRIES LIFTED

Surviving and thriving in a corrupt environment

Toyota Financial raises P5B from maiden bond offering

Ensuring fairness and accountability online

UA&P: Q3 growth likely lower due to corruption

‘No intention to delist,’ Coal Asia tells bourse

Biz groups concerned

Luzon Economic Corridor

MATTEL MISSES QUARTERLY ESTIMATES

Heineken beer sales down

Meta inks $27B data center financing deal

Durex maker beat Q3 sales expectations

LVMH mulls sale of 50% stake in Fenty Beauty

Isabela gets swine techno-demo farm

La Union’s coffee basi blends the new and old

BCDA upskills indigenous farmers

Searca photo contest to focus on food journey

PNSB now offers technology-driven vocational courses for the blind

Metro South’s growth story continues with Sonak’s new headquarters

PlayTime partners with Miss Universe Organization

Filipino literary works, heritage own the stage at Frankfurt Book Fair

RSTL attends training on nutrition labelling, quality control programs

Wilcon extends a helping hand at Malitbog Elementary School

ICCPI announces Exceed Hospitality 2025: Tourism Rewired

Manila wields a 600-Year-Old Sword: Katori Shinto Ryu thrives

Book your holiday events early at PHC Event Spaces

North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of summit

Bangladeshi army officers detained for landmark trial

Japan to convey defense buildup efforts to Trump

Thailand’s Paetongtarn quits as party leader

China raises ‘stern protest’ with Australia over mid-air incident

US pushes plan to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza

UK king to be first to pray with pope in 5 centuries

‘Head-on’ bus collision kills 46 in Uganda

AI not a reliable source of news – EU study

How to study at Ateneo, La Salle for free

Doable academe-industry collaborations

Why execs must study AI, cybersecurity

Short film festival honors youth artists

UST’s Varsitarian wins big at US college media awards

‘Jeproks’ unfiltered: Why this musical hits home — then and now

Jake Miller puts heart and soul into new album ‘Balance’

InnerVoices unveils new EP ‘Shadows’

‘Ngayong Pasko’y Ikaw Pa Rin’ enters the playlist of heartfelt Filipino holiday songs

South Korean indie artist Dept brings ‘Dream Age Tour’ to Manila

‘Jeproks’ unfiltered: Why this musical hits home — then and now

Thunder survive Rockets in thrilling 2OT season opener

Dodgers brace for World Series vs Blue Jays

Dembele scores on return as PSG routs Leverkusen

Novak withdraws from Paris Masters

Nicklaus wins $50M in defamation lawsuit

Zus faces stern test vs Creamline

Blazers rout Stags for rebound win

Tabuena seeks to defend home course at ISP

Black explains Jason, Remy’s Gilas inclusion

Siargao all set to host WSL tilt

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