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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 7h

The award, introduced by DILG–NCR, celebrates local governments that excel in performance monitoring, infrastructure management, and citizen participation.

Parañaque obtains DILG’s highest governance award

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 7h

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro again blasted Vice President Sara Duterte over the latter’s comments that the Marcos family is scheming to stay in power.

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 7h

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said that she is not urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to resign as it would be a 'pointless' call.

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 8h

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday appealed to the public to remain calm as the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) investigates anomalous flood control projects.

Palace appeals for calm amid public’s impatience with corruption probe

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 8h

PVL 2025 Reinforced Conference

Creamline def. Petro Gazz (3-1)

Courtney Schwan
Player of the Game

Game summary: tmt.news/2200541
Full story: tmt.news/2200479

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 8h

MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has vowed to go after corrupt barangay officials, saying the city’s anti-corruption drive will now reach the grassroots level.

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 9h

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it has sought a dialogue with the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) and the US Embassy over a report by the US Department of State branding the BoC as among the most corrupt government agencies in the country.

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 9h

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (CoA) announced reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability following anomalies in connection with flood control projects.

COA tightens oversight, launches reforms after flood control anomalies

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 9h

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Tuesday that it is closely monitoring two low pressure areas (LPAs) one inside, and another outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 9h

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday assured the public that charges will be filed soon against peddlers of fake news that targeted the military.

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AFP warns fake news peddlers: Charges to come soon

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday assured the public that charges will be filed soon against peddlers of fake news that targeted the military.

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 10h

MANILA, Philippines — Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, revealed on Tuesday that she is about to become a grandmother as her eldest son, Jimuel Pacquiao, is expecting his first child.

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 11h

PVL 2025 Reinforced Conference

ZUS Thunderbelles def. Galeries Highrisers (3-0)

AC Miner
Player of the Game

Game summary: tmt.news/2200166
Full story: tmt.news/2200167

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 11h

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte slammed the possible move of former Speaker and Leyte First District Rep. Martin Romualdez to become a state witness in the investigation of anomalous flood control projects, describing it as a big joke.

Paolo Duterte on Romualdez as state witness: Joke of the century

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 11h

MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has made it easier for the public to get access to the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) of government officials.

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 11h

Filipinos ‘outraged’ by flood control scandal, support investigation — OCTA

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Filipinos ‘outraged’ by flood control scandal, support investigation — OCTA

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 11h

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — After a long day patrolling the neighborhood or protecting the house, pets in New Zealand have a new way to unwind — non-alcoholic wine.

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 12h

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra 'Alex' Eala suffered an early exit at the Japan Open after falling to Czech Tereza Valentova, 1-6, 2-6, in Osaka on Tuesday afternoon.

Eala suffers early exit at Japan Open

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 12h

MANILA, Philippines — Three siblings ages 10, seven, and five perished in a fire that broke out at a residential area in Quezon City on Tuesday.

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 12h

Filipinos ‘outraged’ by flood control scandal, support investigation — OCTA

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Filipinos ‘outraged’ by flood control scandal, support investigation — OCTA

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 12h

PVL 2025 Reinforced Conference

Akari Chargers def. Chery Tiggo (3-2)

Justine Jazareno
Player of the Game

Game summary: tmt.news/2200094
Full story: tmt.news/2200081

#PVL2025

The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 12h

NCAA Season 101 Men’s Basketball Tournament

San Beda def. EAC, 81-64

Janti Miller
Player of the Game

Game summary: tmt.news/2200084
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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 12h

MANILA, Philippines — Making former Speaker Martin Romualdez as state witness in the investigation of anomalous flood control projects would depend on his testimony before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), Malacañang said on Tuesday.

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 13h

Romualdez vows to cooperate with the ICI

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Romualdez vows to cooperate with the ICI

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 14h

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the inspection of the nearly completed Camalaniugan Bridge which will connect the northeastern and northwestern parts of Cagayan Province.

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PBBM inspects ‘mega' Camalaniugan-Aparri bridge in Cagayan

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the inspection of the nearly completed Camalaniugan Bridge which will connect the northeastern and northwestern parts of Cagayan Pro...

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The Manila Times @themanilatimes.bsky.social · 14h

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly all Filipinos supported President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to expose corruption in flood control projects even if there were political consequences for him, a survey conducted by OCTA Research showed.

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