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Tricap attends necrological service for former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., reaffirms commitment to defend and strengthen IPRA

RAILS OF THE FUTURE Photo shows the Metro Manila Subway Camp Aguinaldo Station in Quezon City as of July 2025. The target completion date of the country’s first subway system is late 2029. PHOTO FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

The road ahead for the Philippines’ train and subway network

October 10, 2025

TECH TALK The Manila Times holds its digitalizing MSMEs and start-ups forum at Discovery Suites in Pasig City on April 24, 2025 with Luxe Beauty & Wellness Group CEO Anna Magkawas (2nd from left), Dermasia Corp. CEO Nikki Tang (3rd from left), IWG APAC North Vice President Lars Wittig (4th from left), Airspeed Group founder Rosemarie Rafael (2nd from right) and Angkas CEO George Royeca (rightmost) as some of the speakers. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

The digital rush and the cyber trap

October 10, 2025

PEACEFUL DIALOGUE The Association for Philippine-China Understanding and the Chinese Embassy in Manila jointly organized the 14th Manila Forum with the theme ‘Ensuring Continuing Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific Region’ with diplomats, security experts, media and other stakeholders both from China and the Philippines with former National Security Adviser Hermogenes Espercon Jr. leading the Philippine panel. PHOTO BY AC

Between deterrence and diplomacy: The Philippines’ security crossroads

October 10, 2025

SUPPORTING CONNECTIVITY Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda publicly supports the Konektadong Pinoy Bill, underscoring how the connectivity measure will open the telecommunications market to more players that will share infrastructure. PHOTO FROM PNA

6G is coming, but are we ready?

October 10, 2025

AUDIT OFFICE The Commission on Audit (COA) main office is on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. PHOTO FROM WWW.COA.GOV.PH

Preaudits for govt projects sought

By Reina C. Tolentino - October 10, 2025

JOB DISRUPTION An International Monetary Fund analysis released in 2025 points out that roughly one-third of Philippine jobs are highly exposed to artificial intelligence (AI) with many of those roles likely to be complemented rather than replaced with about 86 percent of Filipino professionals already use AI tools in some form, pointing to opportunity amid disruption. GEMINI AI-GENERATED IMAGE AS INSTRUCTED BY THE MANILA TIMES

Predicted fears of AI: Navigating the shadow and promise

By Noemi Dado - October 10, 2025

MEETING FOR HOSTING First lady Araneta-Marcos (seated, 6th from left) meets with key government officials and representatives of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member-countries at her office on Aug, 26, 2025 for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2026 Asean Summits. FACEBOOK PHOTO/LIZA MARCOS

First lady Liza hands-on with Asean 2026 preparations

By Catherine S. Valente - October 10, 2025

DOH CHIEF Department of Health Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo FACEBOOK PHOTO/ALBERT DOMINGO

Covid-19 specter still haunts Filipinos

By Allen Limos - October 10, 2025

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AmBisyon 2040 within reach - economic managers

By Catherine S. Valente - October 10, 2025

PUMP INSPECTION Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko’ Moreno Domagoso and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando ‘Don’ Artes lead the inspection in Manila on Sept. 26, 2025 of the MMDA’s mobile pump, which aims to mitigate flooding along Roxas Boulevard. Mobile pumps have been pre-positioned by MMDA in flood-prone areas to help water levels go down faster. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

Manila’s flood control projects under tight watch

By Allen Limos - October 10, 2025

PRESIDENTIAL INSPECTION President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits a flood control project in Baliuag, Bulacan which was not even started when the contractor already received payment that made him ‘very angry.’ PHOTO FROM PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE WEBSITE HTTPS://PCO.GOV.PH

Flood control scam exposes vulnerabilities

By James Daniel Danio - October 10, 2025

DOE FOCUS The Department of Energy (DOE)’s main focus in 2026 is to complete the total electrification of the country and speed up grid development to accommodate more renewable energy generation capacity by seeking amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 to permit additional grid players. IMAGE FROM PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY

Energy sector development seen to accelerate in 2026

By Ben Kritz - October 10, 2025

NEED FOR STRONGER, CLEARER CODE Amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea, calls grow stronger for a binding code of conduct to ensure stability, prevent conflict and promote peaceful cooperation among all concerned parties. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

In the absence of a code of conduct in the South China Sea, what do navies follow?

By Izel Abanilla - October 10, 2025

LEADERSHIP CHANGE Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino Dy III takes oath as the new House Speaker, following the resignation of his predecessor Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez amid the controversy on flood control projects. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

House of Representatives: A change in leadership

By Red Mendoza - October 10, 2025

SENATE PROMISE Senate President Tito Sotto III vows that the 20th Senate will focus on crafting laws that would boost the economy and enhance social services while upholding transparency. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Senators move to enhance social services

By Bernadette E. Tamayo - October 10, 2025

FULL COOPERATION Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and Independent Commission for Infrastructure Chairman retired Justice Andres Reyes Jr. join the inspection of a flood control project by Wawao Builders in Project 6 last Sept. 18, 2025. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Belmonte vows full cooperation with ICI

By Arlie O. Calalo - October 10, 2025

EV SUMMIT Leaders from Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines, BYD Cars Philippines, Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc., the Department of Energy, Foton Motor Philippines, UAAGI and GAC Dangdang gather at the pre-event press conference of the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit in BGC, Taguig on Aug. 27, 2025. PHOTO FROM EVAP

Philippine auto industry holds steady as EVs gain ground

By Anjo Perez - October 10, 2025

RICE FARMING A farmer tends to his rice field in Palayan, Nueva Ecija. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Overcoming challenges key to agriculture sector growth

By Giselle P. Jordan - October 10, 2025

EXTENDED OPERATION International Container Terminal Services Inc. on Oct. 6, 2025 has said its subsidiaries in Subic secured a 25-year extension of their concessions from the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. ICTSI told the stock exchange that the extensions given Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc. would allow the continued operation and management of New Container Terminals 1 and 2 up to 2058. PHOTO FROM ICTSI

ICTSI: How a Filipino firm made good in going global

By Earl John Alfaro - October 10, 2025

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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. visits Negros Occidental. Photo: DND

Marcos: China's sanctions vs Teodoro 'very unhelpful'

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex waves as he leaves the High Court, in central London, on April 8, 2025 after an hearing about a decision of the British Government to downgrade his personal security during visits in Britain. Prince Harry's lawyer outlined in court threats made against him, as King Charles's youngest son appealed on April 8, 2025 against an "unjustified" decision to restrict his police protection in the UK. Harry, who has been angered by the government's decision, watched proceedings unfold from inside London's Royal Courts of Justice during a rare visit to London. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

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