Manila Standard – Defining the News

Marcos brings holiday cheer through Malacañang gift-giving

Charles Dantes - December 6, 2025, 3:28 PM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday welcomed hundreds of children to the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañang for the "Balik Sigla, Bigay Saya 2025" nationwide gift-giving program, saying their presence brought back the genuine...

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PH Embassy advises public on US bill to end dual citizenship

Charles Dantes - December 6, 2025, 1:32 PM

PCG drives away Chinese vessel from Zambales waters

December 6, 2025, 3:55 PM

Napolcom orders cop’s dismissal over indecent social media content

December 6, 2025, 3:49 PM

PCG drives away Chinese vessel from Zambales waters

Napolcom orders cop’s dismissal over indecent social media content

Alice Guo moved to women’s prison — BJMP

December 6, 2025, 1:33 PM

DSWD central, field offices on ‘Red Alert’ for ‘Wilma’

December 6, 2025, 10:49 AM

PNP on heightened alert for ‘Wilma’

December 6, 2025, 10:29 AM

DOJ probes Revilla’s link to flood control scandal

December 5, 2025, 10:36 PM

La Niña arrives, ‘Wilma’ slips into Visayas region

December 5, 2025, 7:03 PM

DND blasts political insinuations on MUP pay hike

December 5, 2025, 4:24 PM

News

Philippine Embassy hosts Georgetown study visit on PH-US defense relations

December 6, 2025, 11:10 AM

The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., earlier this week hosted a study visit by a delegation of 19...

News

MUP’s pay hike part of PBBM’s job—Palace

December 5, 2025, 3:12 PM

MALACANANG justified President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visits to military camps and announced pay and subsistence increases for uniformed...

News

Dizon says DPWH needs young engineers to regain trust

December 5, 2025, 1:42 PM

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday said young engineers will play a crucial...

Business

DA caps Metro Manila pork prices ahead of holidays

December 5, 2025, 11:02 AM

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) imposed maximum suggested retail prices (MSRPs) on pork sold in Metro Manila...

The News Room

House bill allows citizens to file civil forfeiture cases vs erring officials

December 5, 2025, 4:05 PM

DOJ’s Cadiz quits amid controversy; Palace OKs probe

December 5, 2025, 2:55 PM

ICI: Mission to continue as delayed funds come in

December 5, 2025, 1:57 PM

No for now on women deacons, Vatican commission says

December 5, 2025, 1:36 PM

DSWD extols DBM for reloading funds to aid calamity victims

December 5, 2025, 11:48 AM

Party-list solon hits exempting senators from “No Work, No Pay” policy

December 5, 2025, 11:46 AM

AMLC freezes assets of No.1 contractor of ghost flood projects

December 5, 2025, 11:28 AM

Singson prefers a lawyer replace him in ICI

December 5, 2025, 10:31 AM

P6.45-billion lost from 747 idle DPWH projects—COA

December 5, 2025, 12:30 AM

Images

Coloring the Dark

December 5, 2025, 11:40 PM

Lights shone brightly across the UP Diliman campus last night as the country’s premier university kicked off its...

Chicken Feet, anyone?

December 5, 2025, 11:35 PM

Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu checks out chicken feet at Mega Q. Mart in Cubao, Quezon City yesterday. The...

Finally

December 5, 2025, 11:30 PM

FINALLY. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon checks out the laying of large drainage pipes intended to address the...

X’Mas Cheer

December 5, 2025, 11:06 PM

Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza inspect the 745,000 food boxes to be...

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

Barako Cup blends golf, culture, and Batangueño pride

December 6, 2025, 12:39 PM

The Barako Cup 2026 is set to bring a unique fusion of sport, heritage, and community spirit as...

Spotlight

Decades-delayed PSC funding finally granted, thanks to Supreme Court order

December 6, 2025, 11:39 AM

The next generation of Filipino athletes stands to benefit from a landmark Supreme Court ruling ordering the Philippine...

Spotlight

Okurimono 2025: Yamazato Festive Offers

December 5, 2025, 9:12 PM

Yamazato, the signature Japanese restaurant of Hotel Okura Manila and one of only three Yamazatos worldwide included in...

Spotlight

DOLE steps up nationwide drive to safeguard children

December 5, 2025, 8:15 PM

In celebration of National Children’s Month, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has made a profound commitment...

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2025 Elections

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Jessy Mendiola, Luis Manzano close 2025 with lessons learned and hopes for 2026

Nickie Wang - December 5, 2025, 6:25 PM

Karina Bautista, Aljon Mendoza reunite in ‘The Last Resort’

December 5, 2025, 6:20 PM

GMA Network, Save the Children PH renew partnership on children’s rights

December 5, 2025, 6:15 PM

‘The Voice’ champ Sofronio Vasquez releases Christmas song with David Foster

December 5, 2025, 2:07 PM

New voices of OPM tonight at the Big Dome

December 4, 2025, 6:35 PM

PEZA, Meralco team up to boost power reliability in economic zones

Othel V. Campos - December 6, 2025, 8:34 AM

Philippines domestic liquidity growth picked up to 8.3% in October

December 6, 2025, 12:00 AM

Cebu Landmasters raises P4b from bond offering

December 5, 2025, 7:50 PM

Panasonic commits P3b to expand PH operations

December 5, 2025, 7:45 PM

PH stocks jump as inflation slows; peso stronger

December 5, 2025, 7:40 PM

PH delegation set to leave for Dubai for Asian Youth Para Games

Manila Standard Sports - December 6, 2025, 11:41 AM

Knights sweep Altas to get back in finals; Blazers alive

December 6, 2025, 2:16 AM

Archers face Bulldogs, eye UAAP Finals

December 6, 2025, 2:10 AM

Lady Bullpups favored against Junior Tigresses

December 6, 2025, 2:00 AM

PH’s 1st WTA event lures 40 top-rated players; Eala’s participation still up in air

December 6, 2025, 1:56 AM

La Niña arrives, ‘Wilma’ slips into Visayas region

Rio N. Araja - December 5, 2025, 7:03 PM

Signal No.1 up as ‘Wilma’ enters Visayas region

December 4, 2025, 6:36 PM

LPA develops into Tropical Depression ‘Wilma’

December 4, 2025, 4:45 PM

LPA enters PH, may become TD ‘Wilma’

December 3, 2025, 10:36 PM

Tropical cyclones may enter Philippines in December

December 1, 2025, 10:40 PM

FEATURES

Facebook ‘supreme court’ admits ‘frustrations’ in 5 years of work

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Facebook ‘supreme court’ admits ‘frustrations’ in 5 years of work

Features Agence France Presse - December 5, 2025, 1:34 PM

Away from the manger: Jesus stolen from Brussels nativity in ‘zombie’ row

December 3, 2025, 12:16 PM

Finance plans being explored for ‘hikikomori’ after parents’ deaths

December 1, 2025, 2:16 PM

Pink elephants march for Thailand’s late queen mother

November 27, 2025, 4:28 PM

‘Zero-click’ searches on rise due to AI summaries—Japan survey

November 25, 2025, 5:14 PM

OPINION

Editorial

Reading the fine print

THE resignation this week of former Public Works secretary Rogelio Singson from the three-member Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has been read differently from...

December 6, 2025, 12:34 AM