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Apollo Quiboloy, pastor and founder of the Philippine-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) church, attends a hearing at the Senate in Manila on October 23, 2024, over accusation charges of human trafficking and sexual abuse of a minor. AFP PHOTO

Decision on Quiboloy extradition to US out in two weeks — Palace

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Japan's Minister for Economic Affairs Naobumi Yokota PHOTOS FROM JAPAN EMBASSY

Expats & Diplomats

Japanese official visits Lanao del Sur to support fisheries, livelihood projects

Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, former president and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Edwin Mercado named DOH secretary

FACEBOOK/BONGBONG MARCOS

Malacañang orders WFH arrangement, alternative learning mode

Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Senate on July 7, 2026 to meet her legal team for her impeachment trial. PHOTOS BY RENE DILAN AND MIKE ALQUINTO

More fictitious names could surface – Ortega

By Kristina Maralit and Catherine S. Valente

Edwin Mercado named DOH secretary

Malacañang orders WFH arrangement, alternative learning mode

More fictitious names could surface – Ortega

Watch: 4 dead, 3 rescued, 6 missing in Baguio landslide

NON-NUCLEAR POSITION Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with representatives of an atomic bomb survivors group in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026. AFP PHOTO

Japan leaders push for nuke debate

Indonesian magnate controls Philstar

PHOTO FROM BONGBONG MARCOS FACEBOOK

Marcos appoints new DOH undersecretary

Nothing serious about tweaked ankle – Eala

Where nature meets the future

Marikina deploys bigger pumps to drain floods

15 dead from cyclones, southwest monsoon — PNP

Over 100 homes damaged by micro-tornado in Iloilo City

Decision on Quiboloy extradition to US out in two weeks — Palace

Edwin Mercado named DOH secretary

Rescue efforts intensify in Baguio City landslide aftermath

Watch: 4 dead, 3 rescued, 6 missing in Baguio landslide

WATCH: No Balintawak floods- Artes

Who is the contractor?

WATCH: Ombudsman visits Cebu

The Gulf escalation in the Philippines

By Dan Steinbock

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Indonesian magnate controls Philstar

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

What Article 1 puts in issue

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Penalties for an employee found guilty of participating in online gambling

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: More fictitious names could surface – Ortega | August 10, 2026

HEADLINES: More fictitious names could surface – Ortega | August 10, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

THE GREAT FLOOD

Of martyrdom and misinformation

Joseph Noel M. Estrada

THE LEGAL MIND

Custody and responsibility crucial in incidents of school violence

By Joseph Noel M. Estrada

Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Resurgence

Bohol’s war on plastic waste

By Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Migrant Matters

From grad to drag: ‘Masain ka, katuod?’

By Crispin Aranda

Salvador S. Panelo

Counterpoint

Admission on preliminary finding of irregularity makes impeachable complaint baseless

By Salvador S. Panelo

Marlen V. Ronquillo

A Time to Till

Spending fast and furiously, a Duterte trademark

By Marlen V. Ronquillo

Levi Baligod, counsel for the 18 former Marines, appears at the Las Piñas City Regional Trial Court on Aug. 8, 2026, after his clients were arrested on Aug. 7 for failing to pay bail for perjury charges filed against them. Baligod rushed to the Las Pinas RTC to show proof of payment. The 10 former marines, popularly known as the 'Maleta Boys,' were processed for release after Baligod completed their temporary bail requirements at the Las Piñas RTC. The court ordered their release from police custody before noon on Aug. 8. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Abante challenges recanting ‘Maleta Boys’ to name alleged masterminds

‘Hostile’ witnesses up at impeachment trial

Eala outlasts McNally, moves into 4th round

DOJ studies US request to extradite Quiboloy

6 dead, 74,755 families affected by storms, rain

Workers remove fallen branches and debris at Jaro Plaza in Iloilo City on Aug. 9, 2026, following the strong winds that battered parts the city the previous night. PHOTO BY RJAY ZURIAGA CASTOR

Over 100 homes damaged by micro-tornado in Iloilo City

Rescue efforts intensify in Baguio City landslide aftermath

4 dead, 6 missing in Baguio landslide

Ebdane orders evacuation as rains threaten Bucao River dike

Wage hike pushed in Cebu

This photo taken on February 1, 2018 shows a worker painting the face of a silicone doll at a factory of EXDOLL, a firm based in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian. AFP PHOTO

Sex doll 'mistaken' for murder victim in Australia

Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary

Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news

Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections

Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands

It’s business as usual at Nepa Q-Mart in Quezon City on May 3, 2026 as consumers brace for higher prices of goods. The government said the prices of basic necessities will increase after May 10, 2026. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Rebound headwinds tagged

Financial consumer complaints up 72.6% in 2025

Investors seen weighing ‘mixed clues’, war news

GOCC closures to free up funds for services - Go

Debt payments surge to P1.227T as of end-June

Fans cheer for Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the National Bank Open in Toronto, Ontario. AFP PHOTO

Alex Eala turned Toronto stadium ‘very Filipino’

Rojo breaks through, Reig stays hot in IM 70.3 Lapu-Lapu

Filipino crowd too noisy? Bencic says she prefers that over quiet ones

Fil-Chinese seniors vie in ASEAN cagefest

Tears of joy for Demi Vollering after winning the Women's Tour de France for the second time

Pedestrians and motorists navigate knee-deep floods under the Alabang-Zapote Road Flyover in Las Piñas City at daybreak on August 9, 2026. The flooded Zapote Junction remains impassable to light vehicles. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

August 9, 2026

Commuters and residents monitor the water level of the Marikina River that reached second alarm amid continued monsoon rain on Sunday, August 9, 2026. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

August 9, 2026

Dark clouds cover Metro Manila on Sunday, August 9, 2026, as torrential rain pounded the National Capital Region and other areas in Luzon. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

August 9, 2026

Residents wade through chest-deep floodwaters along Toclong-San Sebastian Road and Tramo Street in Barangay Gahak, Kawit, Cavite after a nearby river overflows due to nonstop monsoon rains on Aug. 8, 2026 . Residents said flooding has become a recurring problem during heavy rains and blamed structures along the river for disrupting the waterway’s natural flow. They called on authorities to inspect the river and address possible obstructions. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

August 8, 2026

Motorists experience zero road visibility due to heavy rains along Ortigas Avenue in Cainta, Rizal on Aug. 8, 2026. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

August 8, 2026

LOOKING AHEAD Alexander B. Raquepo, CDA Chairman at the National Cooperative Development Council (NCDC) conference and elections recently. CDA PHOTO

Special Features

Helping communities grow together

From P10.5K to P6B: Ayala Coop’s 30-year growth

Cooperative leaders map out sector’s next steps at council meeting

Final adventure begins: Meet the SM Little Stars 2026 Grand Finalists

Chinese Embassy holds ‘Tea for Harmony’ Yaji Cultural Salon in Manila

UNITED KINGDOM HERE THEY COME After becoming World Champion in the Under 16 category and 1st Runner Up in the Over 18 MegaCrew division in Manchester, the 24-member Legit Status Varsity represents the Philippines once again at the 2026 UDO World Street Dance Championships in Blackpool, United Kingdom, on Aug. 12 to 16, 2026. LEGIT STATUS VARSITY PHOTOS

Legit Status Varsity heads to UDO World Finals, carrying the Philippine flag onto the global stage

BCDA, P&A Grant Thornton forge strategic partnership

WinZir expands digital entertainment with Jili-powered e-bingo launch

PH enters eNotarization era as Supreme Court accredits Twala as eNotary facility

Filinvest Hospitality opens 3 new restaurants at Filinvest Shoppes Mimosa

Twice member Jeongyeon PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/JYP_PIECE

Twice's Jeongyeon leaves JYP Entertainment after 11 years, stays with group

Seventeen members Mingyu, Seungkwan and Dino announce military service dates

Katseye's Sophia Laforteza goes on health break

Angelica Lopez crowned Reina Filipinas Grand International 2026

David Licauco unfazed by Barbie Forteza's remarks about Khalil Ramos

Kutis by Kei founder and chief executive officer Dr. Kei George Rebolledo with the clinic’s newest laser technology, the Vossman Blauman Advanced 450 nm Blue Laser. PHOTOS FROM KUTIS BY KEI

Kutis By Kei redesigns Makati clinic, debuts advanced laser system

‘Terno’ convention holds first workshop in Clark

Fashion takes the spotlight at ‘Harry Potter: A Yule Ball’

Nathaniel and Rose Tendencia mark first anniversary

Move It launches Ride-Ready commuter essentials on GrabMart

Wagyu steak bowl served over savory nori fried rice at Gyudonya. PHOTOS BY RAOUL CHEE KEE

The Sunday Times

Chef-led Japanese restos worth the visit

7 Eastwood City spots for the perfect Friendship Day catch-up

Jamie Oliver collection now in Philippines

Sharwin Tee spotlights Tsinoy cuisine

Tanza leads in innovative social services, transparent governance

Japan's Minister for Economic Affairs Naobumi Yokota PHOTOS FROM JAPAN EMBASSY

Expats & Diplomats

Japanese official visits Lanao del Sur to support fisheries, livelihood projects

Stock indices as of August 5, 2026

The Lamborghini Revuelto Impavido wears samurai-inspired graphics, bronze detailing, and forged Altanero wheels. LAMBORGHINI PHOTOS

Lamborghini gives Revuelto the samurai treatment

By Anjo Perez - August 4, 2026

Romania reaffirms its support and emergency assistance for Filipino seafarers affected by recent Black Sea vessel attacks during a high-level bilateral meeting in Bucharest. PHOTO FROM DMW

Romania reaffirms assistance to Pinoy seafarers affected in Black Sea

By Aric John Sy Cua - August 7, 2026

The LEC advantages IMAGE FROM SANTOS KNIGHT FRANK

The Philippines can chart its ‘Silicon Valley’ era

By PulseFeed - August 4, 2026

Green Industries

Storytelling shapes a climate-resilient future

By Cora Llamas - August 8, 2026

New Clark City, located in the municipalities of Capas and Bamban in Tarlac, is owned by the Philippine government and administered by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), a state-run agency. PHOTO FROM BCDA.GOV.PH n Pax Silica members include Australia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, India, Sweden, Finland, the Philippines, Norway, the European Union, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Kazakhstan, Panama, and Estonia, with Canada and Taiwan as observers/participants.
IMAGE SOURCE: FILE:BLANKMAP-WORLD.SVG n Road map of New Clark City in Tarlac where Pax Silica plans to operate in a 1,620-hectare ‘Economic Security Zone.’
IMAGE FROM BCDA PRESENTATION BROADCAST BY RTVM n The UP Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea has released the 2026 edition of ‘The West Philippine Sea: The Territorial and Maritime Jurisdiction Disputes from a Filipino Perspective,’ succeeding the original 2013 primer by professors Aileen San Pablo-Baviera and Jay Batongbacal. IMAGE FROM FACEBOOK

Pax Silica: What we know – so far

By PulseFeed - August 6, 2026

Boardroom Watch

Bride all you can

By Moises Cruz - August 7, 2026

Coconut farmers in Bataan are among the latest batch trained by the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) on breeding techniques. ATI PHOTO

ATI intensifies support for Bataan coconut farmers

By Leander C. Domingo - August 6, 2026

By Ace Sapit - August 9, 2026

Image is for Illustrative purposes only. PHOTO FROM SAMSUNG

Science & Technology

Getting your home ready for summer? Here is the next must-have for easy, clean cooling

DIGITAL CASH As more customers transact through mobile and marketplace-led channels, businesses must move beyond simply offering digital payments by providing customers with immediate clarity when they complete a purchase. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Sunday Business & IT

Philippines’ next payments challenge

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