The Manila Times

Barzaga pushes for Mindanao secession, says Marcos biased towards NCR

MANILA, Philippines -- Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco Barzaga has pushed for the secession of Mindanao Island, saying that the Marcos Administration has become biased towards the National Capital Region (NCR).

DOH enables public participation in audit for ‘ghost’ super health centers

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) is set to launch the “oplan bantay super health” on Monday, a citizen participatory audit initiative aimed at ensuring that Super Health Centers across the country are fully operational.

NCAA Season 101 Men’s Basketball Tournament

Perpetual Help def. JRU, 71-65

John Abis
Player of the Game

Game summary: tmt.news/2203389
Full story: tmt.news/2203391

#NCAASeason101

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte slammed the Department of Justice (DOJ) for reversing its resolution that indicted former senator Antonio Trillanes IV for libel.

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Carlos Yulo to skip Thailand SEA Games

MANILA, Philippines — Double Olympic champion Carlos Yulo will not be taking part in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, citing the host country’s rule limiting male gymnasts to only one apparatus.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that tropical storm "Ramil" decelerated while moving over the Sea of Sorsogon.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified 21 contractors who may have contributed to the campaigns of senatorial and congressional candidates in the 2025 elections, Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Saturday.

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Over 3,200 passengers stranded as 'Ramil' disrupts sea travel — PCG

In its maritime safety advisory issued from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m., the PCG reported that 3,239 passengers, 887 rolling cargoes, and six vessels were stranded, while 20 vessels and 14 motorbancas took shelter amid rough seas and strong winds brought by the storm.

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez asked the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to postpone his hearing scheduled next week, as he would supposedly undergo a 'medical procedure,' the commission announced Saturday.

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Time to ignite Olympic flame for Southeast Asia — Gregorio

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio took the floor during the 8th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Sports in Hanoi last Thursday and quickly made his presence felt.

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American singer and “America’s Got Talent” Season 20 winner Jessica Sanchez has welcomed her first child.

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MANILA, Philippines — Missing the last year's edition of the World Championships, Filipino gymnast ace Carlos Yulo looks to dazzle this time in his return as he faces the world's finest at the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Saturday that “Ramil” intensified into a tropical storm, with several areas in Luzon under signal no. 2.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to stop Senate and House of Representatives committees from hearings investigating Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

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Games Today
UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament
October 18, 2025
Smart Araneta Coliseum

NU Bulldogs vs. Ateneo Blue Eagles
2:00 p.m.

Adamson Falcons vs. UST Growling Tigers
4:30 p.m.

#UAAPSeason88

Games Today
NCAA Season 101 Men’s Basketball Tournament
October 18, 2025
FilOil EcoOil Centre

JRU Heavy Bombers vs. UPHSD Altas
11:00 a.m.

Letran Knights vs. Lyceum Pirates
2:30 p.m.

#NCAASeason101

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday met with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno to discuss a collaboration between the national government and the city government in implementing legacy projects in the country's capital.

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Marcos reappoints former SC Justice Mendoza to JBC

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reappointed retired Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Jose Mendoza to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), Malacañang confirmed Friday.

LOOK: Storm signal number 1 under Tropical Depression #RamilPH, as of 5 p.m.

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered a medical examination of former president Rodrigo Duterte to determine whether he is fit to stand trial in connection with alleged crimes against humanity linked to his administration’s war on drugs.

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MANILA, Philippines — Comedian and TV host Conan O’Brien takes on Filipino drama, appearing alongside Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado in the couple’s GMA Network series, “Sanggang-Dikit FR.”

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YouTube video by The Manila Times DOH reports to ICI on ‘ghost’ super health facilities

DOH reports to ICI on ‘ghost’ super health facilities

WATCH: youtu.be/KGVVzxvUhmk

MANILA, Philippines — Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Friday ordered the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) management to deploy six four-car train sets during the morning rush hour to ease the buildup of passengers at stations.

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NCAA Season 101 Men’s Basketball Tournament

San Beda def. Mapúa, 79-70

Janti Miller
Player of the Game

Game summary: tmt.news/2202903

#NCAASeason101

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South Korean indie singer-producer Dept is set to make his Philippine debut with the “Dream Age Tour,” happening on October 25, 8 p.m. at The Tiny Bar in Quezon City.

YouTube video by The Manila Times Tropical depression 'Ramil' intensifies, signal no. 1 up in parts of Luzon, Visayas

Tropical depression 'Ramil' intensifies, signal no. 1 up in parts of Luzon, Visayas

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NCAA Season 101 Men’s Basketball Tournament

EAC def. Arellano, 84-73

Wilmar Oftana
Player of the Game

Game summary: tmt.news/2202860

#NCAASeason101

MANILA, Philippines — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday said it has begun organizing inter-agency teams to investigate hundreds of allegedly anomalous flood control projects identified across the country.

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London — Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner's court heard on Thursday as an inquest into his death was opened and adjourned.

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