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Alex Eala’s historic Wimbledon run ends
By Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
The driver-focused cabin introduces Hyundai's Pleos operating system while retaining physical controls for key vehicle functions.
Fast Times
Hyundai gives the Elantra a fresh start
By Isaac Atienza
Peter need i blur pag gagamitin
Marcoleta, Defensor arrested for plunder
By Izel Abanilla , Reina C. Tolentino , Kristina Maralit  and Javier Joe Ismael
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Prosecution, Defense present opening statements in impeachment trial sans Duterte
By Red Mendoza
ILLUSTRATION BY IGGY MONSURA
Vice President Duterte won't attend impeachment trial
By Red Mendoza  and Kristina Maralit
Marcoleta, Defensor arrested for plunder
Prosecution, Defense present opening statements in impeachment trial sans Duterte
Vice President Duterte won't attend impeachment trial
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Filipinos gather in Pasig to cheer Alex Eala at Wimbledon
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BATTLING THE BLAZE A Canadair CL-415 water bombing aircraft of France's Civil Security services flies over a wildfire in southern France on July 6, 2026. AFP Photo
Thousands flee raging wildfires in Europe
Orlando Mercado
The other trial
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Slain motorist's family seeks justice as suspect surrenders in Iloilo
010322_LRT-ENRI Commuters board a train from the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) from Recto Station in Manila on March 1, 2022 as the first day of the implementation of COVID-19 Alert 1 Level commences. The alert level is to last until March 15, 2022 and the more relaxes measure for the country's restriction as the COVID-19 pandemic atill occurs. PHOTO BY ENRIQUE AGCAOILI
QC reports uptick in Covid-19 cases
OFF TO CANADA President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leaves for Canada on July 1, 2026 for a four-day official visit upon the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney PHOTO BY PCO
​Vice president should attend trial – Marcos​
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Antonio Contreras
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The man at the center of the flood control funds scandal
By Antonio Contreras
Orlando Mercado
O RLY?
The other trial
By Orlando Mercado
Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua
Walking History
Rizal and the Chinese: It's complicated
By Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua

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Persida V. Rueda-Acosta
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Applying for survivorship pension at the Social Security System
By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta
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HEADLINE PHOTOS
Shiela Sison, who leads the defense panel for Vice President Sara Duterte, and Representative Chel Diokno, a member of the prosecution panel of the House of Representatives speak during the start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate on July 6, 2026. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO AND RENE DILAN
FIRST DAY OF IMPEACH TRIAL
July 6, 2026
Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested by authorities on Monday, July 6, 2026 after the Sandiganbayan denied his motion to quash the plunder complaint filed against him by the Office of the Ombudsman. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN
MARCOLETA ARRESTED
July 6, 2026
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian leads his first flag-raising ceremony as Senate President at the Senate building in Pasay City, on July 6, 2026. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
FIRST OFFICIAL DUTY
July 6, 2026
Officials of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) receive the Gold Level A Certification under the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Security Standards S58 and S59 during a ceremony at the Sheraton Manila on July 6, 2026. The global recognition affirms PHLPost's compliance with strict international mail safety and supply chain security requirements, enhancing public trust and securing its standing among top-tier postal operators worldwide. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
HANDOVER
July 6, 2026
Representatives Leila de Lima, Chel Diokno, Joel Chua, David Suarez, Jude Acidre, Ysabel Zamora and Janette Garin and lawyer Lorna Kapunan join a special mass for the prosecutors, legal team and everyone involved in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life at the SM MOA complex in Pasay City on July 5, 2026. The impeachment trial begins on July 6 at the Senate. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
SEEKING GUIDANCE
July 5, 2026


Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo PHOTOS FROM JAPAN EMBASSY
Expats & Diplomats
New Japan Philharmonic marks 70 years of PH-Japan friendship with Manila show
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Stock indices as of July 2, 2026
The driver-focused cabin introduces Hyundai's Pleos operating system while retaining physical controls for key vehicle functions.
Fast Times
Hyundai gives the Elantra a fresh start
By Isaac Atienza  - July 7, 2026
ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal welcomes two new quay cranes to handle 20,000-TEU mega-ships and improve vessel turnaround times. PHOTO FROM ICTSI
Maritime
Rio cranes upgrade to ease regional port bottlenecks
By Genivi Verdejo  - July 1, 2026
A giant FIFA World Cup match ball is displayed at Science World on June 25, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. AP PHOTO/ABBIE PARR
Build & Design
Science World museum becomes a 17-story soccer ball
By Associated Press  - July 7, 2026
APAC Advisors Singapore CEO Steven Okun. PHOTO FROM NATIONAL PRESS FOUNDATION
Green Industries
The US midterms: Impact on climate action
By Ludwig Federigan  - July 4, 2026
BRIGHTER FUTURE A newly awarded SM scholar reviews the scholarship contract with her mother during the 2026 SM Foundation Scholarship Awarding Ceremony. The moment reflects the shared commitment of families and SM Foundation in helping deserving Filipino youth pursue higher education and build a brighter future. PHOTO FROM SM
Campus Press
SM Foundation presents new 1,100 scholars
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Boardroom Watch
Early bird catches the dimsum treat
By Moises Cruz  - July 3, 2026
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. takes a look at garlic produced in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro. DA PHOTO
Agribusiness
Lubang eyed as key garlic supplier; DA seeking ways to increase island's garlic output
By Leander C. Domingo  - July 2, 2026
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Keep in View
Growing by leafs and bounds
By Nora Molde  - July 5, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE AI The integration of spatial context and engineering analytics is central to modern infrastructure development. Bentley Systems relies on its core platforms to merge real-world environments with precise structural modeling. (IMAGE FROM BENTLEY)
Science & Technology
Infrastructure AI drives automated engineering shift at Bentley Systems
epa10817296 People visit the Microsoft's XBox booth at the Gamescom gaming convention in Cologne, Germany, 24 August 2023. The Gamescom gaming convention 2023 takes place from 23 to 27 August. The Gamescom gaming convention is the largest games fair in the world gathering the most important international players. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL
Sunday Business & IT
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox
By Agence France-Presse  - July 7, 2026

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