MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Chiz Escudero thumbed down Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel’s request to start Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial now but added that he would still consult with his colleagues to see if they would be willing and have the time. “Will consult the others if they want to and if … Read more
The highly anticipated showdown between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker scheduled for Saturday is no longer happening. Dubois is off the card after the British heavyweight fell ill prior to the pre-fight press conference on Thursday. Doctors evaluated Dubois but ultimately couldn’t clear him to compete, so he’s been pulled from the event. In his … Read more
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes aren’t thinking too much about Ilia Topuria now. Wednesday night, the MMA world was shocked by the news that featherweight champion Ilia Topuria was vacating his title, and former champion Alexander Volkanovski and rising contender Diego Lopes are set to fight for the belt at UFC 314 in April in … Read more
Jakarta. Chief Social Empowerment Minister and Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Muhaimin Iskandar, also known as Cak Imin, proposed that Indonesia purchase hotels or condominiums in Mecca to enhance services for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims. Speaking at a public discussion on revising the Law on Hajj and Umrah Management and the launch of the book … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) started releasing rice stocks from the National Food Authority (NFA) to local government units (LGUs) on Wednesday as part of its measures to stabilize prices of the staple after the declaration of a food security emergency on rice. In a ceremony at the NFA warehouse in Valenzuela … Read more
Marcos Courts Metro Manila Votes, Takes Subtle Dig at Duterte MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos jr. launched a meaningful campaign rally in Metro Manila on tuesday, showcasing the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition’s 12 senatorial candidates.The event served as a platform not only to promote the candidates but also to subtly contrast the … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday took a jab anew at former president Rodrigo Duterte as he courted vote-rich Metro Manila to pick all 12 senatorial candidates of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition. Marcos opened his speech at the rally by making sure that the administration’s ticket was “complete” and … Read more
Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer—your Trusted Building Partner. READ: SC asked to stop VP impeachment A GROUP of lawyers from Mindanao on Tuesday petitioned the Supreme Court … Read more
FC Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano: Top stuff – FC BarcelonaBarça are back on top of the league! Rayo Vallecano was never going to be an easy test, and in the end only a Robert Lewandowski penalty could split the sides in a remarkably well-fought contest, but it was enough to make sure of the three … Read more
A win is a win. And this win gave Barcelona the three points they needed to match Real Madrid at the top of the table, and rise to first place on the head to head tiebreaker. But this was not a good performance against Rayo Vallecano, and that should serve as a wake up call … Read more