RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—June Mar Fajardo has put the first of his record nine PBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) trophies up for auction to help aid the victims of Typhoon Tino in his home province of Cebu. Fajardo bared the noble gesture during halftime of the Beermen’s 158-117 rout of the Titan Ultra Giant Risers at Ynares Center II here on Wednesday, with the proceeds going to the Alagang Kapatid Foundation of the league’s broadcast partner TV5. READ: A giant on the hardcourt, June Mar Fajardo proves even bigger off it “That trophy was special to me because it’s years of hard […]... Keep on reading: June Mar Fajardo auctions off PBA MVP trophy for Cebu typhoon victims

• Inquirer
• 12 saat, 27 dakika

MANILA, Philippines—Far Eastern University’s chances to enter the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball Final Four may be bleak, but the Tamaraws aren’t waving the white flag just yet. Following a 70-64 loss to league-leading National University, FEU (4-7) moved two games behind for the last Final Four spot currently held by University of Santo Tomas (6-5). READ: UAAP: Jake Figueroa pushes NU past FEU and closer to twice-to-beat Still, the Tamaraws remain in high spirits with three games left in the elimination round. “I just tell them that whatever we did in the past, we can’t bring it back so […]... Keep on reading: UAAP: Jorrick Bautista, FEU not giving up on slim Final Four hopes

• Inquirer
• 12 saat, 46 dakika

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, November 12, confirmed massive disruptions to education in northern and central Luzon following the onslaught of Super Typhoon #UwanPH, which caused widespread damage to schools and displaced hundreds of thousands of learners and

• Manila Bulletin News
• 12 saat, 47 dakika

Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Thursday, November 13, 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: Flood control bribery witnesses pressured to recant, Imee Marcos says SEN. Imee Marcos on Wednesday said witnesses in the flood control bribery scandal would recant as they had been pressured after linking some people to the irregularities. Asked whether she was referring to Orly Guteza, the former Marine who linked former speaker Martin Romualdez to the controversy, Marcos, in Filipino, said, “Just wait for the next chapter.” Marcos, however, said she had no knowledge of the people behind the threat against the witnesses who include former Department of Public Works and Highways engineers and Guteza. READ: Metro-wide clearing effort to reduce flooding by 60%, Marcos says PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday launched a multi-sectoral campaign expected to reduce flooding in Metro Manila and nearby areas by 60 percent. Speaking at the launch of the Oplan Kontra Baha-Greater Metro Manila Waterways Clearing and Cleaning Operations in Parañaque City, Marcos said siltation and waste buildup in waterways and drainage systems have greatly contributed to recurrent flash floods. The president said the nine-month initial phase of the project would continue until mid-2026, but clearing and maintenance work would be sustained yearly. Marcos said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has included Oplan Kontra Baha in its Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses, making waterway clearing a permanent, year-round program. The initiative, led by Marcos with the DPWH, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and partner local government units (LGUs), will clear 142.4 kilometers (km) of waterways and 333.15 km of drainage systems across Metro Manila to reduce flooding in low-lying areas during the typhoon season. READ: DOLE allocates P260M to help typhoon-affected workers THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has allocated at least P260 million under its Tulong Panghanapbuhay Para sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (Tupad) program to provide temporary employment to workers following the devastation caused by typhoons Tino and Uwan. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Wednesday an initial funding of P160 million was allocated to Region 5 (Bicol Region) and another P100 million to Region 7 (Central Visayas) to provide immediate income to affected workers and help rehabilitate damaged infrastructure and communities. Laguesma said DOLE Region 5, in coordination with local government officials in the Bicol Region, has started identifying and profiling beneficiaries in the provinces of Camarines Norte and Catanduanes, which are among the worst hit and badly damaged by Typhoon Uwan. In Cebu, DOLE Region 7 will also start with workers in hardest-hit areas, including Mandaue City, Consolacion, Liloan, Compostela, Danao City and Talisay City. READ: DOJ confirms former DPWH chief Bonoan now in the US FORMER Public Works secretary Manuel Bonoan has left the Philippines for the United States to attend to his wife’s medical needs, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed Wednesday. DOJ spokesman Polo Martinez said Bonoan informed the department of his trip, which reportedly followed his wife’s recent surgical procedure. The former secretary is expected to return to the Philippines by Dec. 17. He added that Bonoan’s situation reflects the constitutional right to travel, which applies to all citizens without pending cases. READ: Dad still in ICU — Enrile's daughter CHIEF presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile is still in the intensive care unit (ICU), where he is being treated for pneumonia, his daughter said Wednesday. The younger Enrile, who serves as president and chief executive officer of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority, thanked everyone who reached out to the family in praying for the former Senate president. READ: Bato Dela Rosa's team argues against ICC surrender under RA 9851 SEN. Ronald Dela Rosa’s legal team on Wednesday disputed the claim of the Department of Justice (DOJ) that surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a viable legal route under Republic Act (RA) 9851. Dela Rosa’s legal counsel asserted that the law “is not self-executing” and lacks implementing rules to define the process for surrendering a Filipino citizen to an international tribunal. The law firm Torreon and Partners led by Israelito Torreon issued the statement amid reports that the ICC has issued a warrant of arrest against Dela Rosa, with a diffusion order reportedly circulated among international law enforcement agencies. Dela Rosa’s camp said Section 17 of RA 9851, which allows the Philippines to “surrender or extradite a person to another court or international tribunal,” cannot be invoked without clear procedural rules. BUSINESS: Peso hits new all-time low of P59.17 per dollar THE peso fell to a new record low of P59.17 to the dollar on Wednesday, pressured by strong demand for the greenback and declining market confidence due to corruption concerns. The currency, whose previous all-time low of P59:13 to the dollar was hit late last month, closed weaker by 18 and a half centavos. It opened trading at Tuesday's close of P58.95:$1 and ranged from P58.91 to P59.19. Volume reached P1.716 billion, higher than the previous P1.475 billion. SPORTS: Breaking into top 50 ‘surreal’ – Eala STARTING her Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 2025 season in 147th place, Filipino tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala said she never thought she’d break into the top 50 to end the year. She couldn’t believe that she reached 50th, which doubles as her career-best. The 20-year-old netter said that it’s only the start for what she hopes is a long Tour career. READ: Opinion and editorial Antonio Contreras and Ben Kritz are today’s front page columnists. Contreras thinks that the integrity of Environmental Compliance Certificates is akin to national security, while Kritz looks at skeletons in Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan’s closet. Today’s editorial says the country’s leaders are “irredeemably insensitive”. Read the full version in the paper’s opinion section or listen to the Voice of the Times. For more news and information, read The Manila Times on print, subscribe to its digital edition or log on to www.manilatimes.net. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn; and be part of our communities on Viber, Telegram, and Mastodon.

• The Manila Times
• 12 saat, 56 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday appointed Finance Undersecretary Charlito Martin “Charlie” Mendoza as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), replacing fellow lawyer Romeo “Jun” Lumagui Jr. The movement was confirmed to reporters by Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez. Prior to his latest appointment, Mendoza heads the Department of Finance’s (DOF) Revenue Operations Group, which supervises both the BIR and the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Before his entry to the DOF in 2024, Mendoza was customs district collector for the Port of Cebu from July 2019 to October 2022. READ: BIZ […]... Keep on reading: Marcos appoints Charlito Mendoza as new BIR chief; Jun Lumagui out

• Inquirer
• 12 saat, 57 dakika

Finance Undersecretary Charlito Mendoza replaces Lumagui as head of the Bureau of Internal Revenue

• Rappler
• 12 saat, 59 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — It would be a big help for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) if consular offices remain open even on weekends and holidays, as many migrant workers can only process documents on their off-duty days, Agimat party-list Rep. Brian Revilla said on Wednesday. Revilla, in a statement, said that Philippine embassies and consular offices in countries that host a large number of OFWs can adopt this practice by exploring different setups—like adopting rotational day-offs — so that OFWs’ needs can still be addressed. The lawmaker suggested this during the organizational meeting of the House committee on overseas workers affairs, […]... Keep on reading: Revilla suggests opening consular offices to OFWs on weekends, holidays

• Inquirer
• 13 saat, 16 dakika

RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—San Miguel Beer rolled to its fifth straight win after a 0-2 start in the PBA Philippine Cup as it ran roughshod over Titan Ultra, 158-117, on Wednesday at Ynares Center II here. CJ Perez caught fire in the second quarter, where the Beermen built a gigantic lead over a deflated Giant Risers before June Mar Fajardo registered a triple-double to complete the lopsided result. READ: PBA: Don Trollano rescues San Miguel in thriller vs Magnolia  Perez scored 26 points, highlighted by three 4-pointers and two 3-pointers, while Fajardo tallied 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for San […]... Keep on reading: PBA: CJ Perez, red-hot San Miguel Beer torch Titan Ultra

• Inquirer
• 13 saat, 41 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) held a command conference in Camp Crame, Quezon City, on Wednesday as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control and other infrastructure projects. “The ICI led discussions to align strategies for case validation, intelligence gathering, and prosecution,” the Philippine National Police (PNP) said in a statement after the meeting. “The conference aimed to validate priority ‘ghost projects,’ expand investigation coverage nationwide, and streamline coordination among the inter-agency teams tasked with inspections, documentation, and eventual case filings,” it added. Among those in attendance were ICI Chair Andres Reyes […]... Keep on reading: ICI holds command conference at Camp Crame to ‘align strategies’

• Inquirer
• 13 saat, 44 dakika

• SunStar Philippines
• 13 saat, 45 dakika

• SunStar Philippines
• 13 saat, 46 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Finance Undersecretary Charlito Mendoza as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, replacing Romeo Lumagui Jr. This was confirmed through an appointment letter dated November 12. There is no explanation yet on the change in leadership in the bureau. Mendoza was appointed to his post at the Department of Finance in 2024. READ: Silent pushback against corruption He previously served as the district collector of the Customs’ Port of Cebu. Mendoza has a law degree from San Beda University and ranked third in the 2004 bar examinations. He also […]... Keep on reading: Marcos names new BIR commissioner

• Inquirer
• 13 saat, 46 dakika

Tuwing papalapit ang pasko lalong ramdam na ramdam ang diwa ng pagmamahal at pagbibigayan. Bakit hindi isabay 'yan sa pamimili ng regalo? Maraming mura at dekalidad sa Noel Bazaar na bubuksan sa Okada, Manila na layong tumulong sa sektor ng edukasyon. Nasa 100 merchants ang naghihintay roon at puwede ring mag-feel like a star sa "Celebrity Ukay-Ukay" ng GMA Kapuso Foundation.

• GMA Network
• 13 saat, 52 dakika

• SunStar Philippines
• 13 saat, 59 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Criss Cross survived gritty Far Eastern University-DN Steel, 22-25, 25-21, 25-16, 21-25, 17-15, in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference Wednesday night at Paco Arena. The Tamaraws were on the verge of a comeback win with a 15-14 lead in the fifth set after Lirick Mendoza’s block on Jaron Requinton. READ: Criss Cross keeps run intact, whips Savouge in Spikers’ Turf UST-Gameville stuns Cignal, 25-23, 22-25, 28–26, 25-20, in the #SpikersTurf @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/gbVy6192m7 — Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) November 12, 2025 But Jude Garcia came to the King Crunchers’ rescue with an equalizer before Adrian Villados surprised the […]... Keep on reading: Spikers' Turf: Criss Cross survives; UST surprises champion Cignal

• Inquirer
• 14 saat

Aired (November 12, 2025): Habang unti-unting nagdadagsa ng mga bisita sa anniversary ng Station 12 ay naghahanda na din sina Tricia (Lauren King) and Mori (Klea Pineda) sa kanilang masamang balak para kay General Espanto (Dominic Ochoa). #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso Get ready for a wild ride of action and comedy na FOR REAL! Catch the latest episodes of Sanggang-Dikit FR, airing Monday to Friday at 8:50 PM on GMA Prime! Starring Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo, with Roi Vinzon, Joross Gamboa, Chanty Videla, Allen Dizon, Al Tantay, Liezel Lopez, Sam Pinto, and more! #SanggangDikitFR For more Sanggang-Dikit FR Full Episodes, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOra4VA0p2JJkeWaBQwbiaXfw

• GMA Network
• 14 saat