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Philippines unemployment rate rose to 3.9% in March

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The unemployment rate in the Philippines slightly picked up to 3.9 percent in March 2025 from 3.8 percent in February, but stayed at the...

Phivolcs warns of Taal volcano tremors

10 rescued, more missing after deadly Houthi ship sinking

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates—Ten people have been rescued after Yemen's Houthis sank a cargo ship, an EU naval force said Thursday, with three killed and 12 missing in one of the rebel group's deadliest Red Sea attacks. Three Filipino crew and a Greek member of the Eternity C ship's onboard security team were plucked from the sea overnight, "bringing the total number of those rescued to 10," the European Union's (EU)...

Police arrest Tony Yang in Pasay City

National Vince Lopez -
Pasay City police arrested a Chinese national tagged as one of the...

DOTr, LTO launch digital driver’s license renewal

National Rio N. Araja -
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday spearheaded the launch of the online...

Nepomuceno bans Customs employees from engaging in brokerage biz

National Vito Barcelo -
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno issued a memorandum Thursday banning all...

Philippines to negotiate 20-percent US tariffs with trade officials—Go

National Charles Dantes -
The Philippines expressed concern Thursday over the United States’ latest decision to...

Makati City Subway settlement not a midnight deal—Abby Binay

News Joel E. Zurbano -
Former Makati City mayor Abigail ‘Abby’ Binay accused the current administration of...

Gomez is new PCO chief; Garin officially named DOE secretary

National Charles Dantes -
Malacañang officially confirmed on Thursday earlier reports that former journalist and veteran...
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Elections 2025

ELECTIONS 2025

Abante welcomes Comelec proclaiming him as Manila 6th district rep

Maricel Cruz -
Manila Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. was formally proclaimed Tuesday by the Commission on...

Comelec vows to assess poll suggestions by EU

Vito Barcelo -
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said it will evaluate the recommendations by...

Comelec readies Bangsamoro polls

Vito Barcelo -
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it is preparing for the first...

Team Kaabag wins big in Lapu-Lapu City

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Team Kaabag has solidified its political dominance in Lapu-Lapu City after all its candidates...
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TOP STORIES

Trump slaps 20% tariff rate on PH exports; Manila seeks trade talks

Charles Dantes, Othel V. Campos & Darwin G. Amojelar -
Manila will seek fresh talks with the Trump administration over Washington’s newly imposed 20...

3 PH seamen killed, 3 rescued, in Houthi Red Sea attack

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Three Filipinos were killed, 3 others rescued and 15 still missing after Yemen's Houthis...

Gomez is new PCO head, Garin gets DOE post

Charles Dantes -
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appointed former journalist and corporate communications head Dave Gomez...

PBBM extends sympathies to Trump over Texas tragedy

Charles Dantes -
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday extended his sympathies and solidarity to the...
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NEWS

Robbery leaves coed dead; 2 minors nabbed

Cherrie Anne Villahermosa -
POLICE have arrested in Tagum City two minors suspected of armed robbery and homicide...

Silliman averts labor strike, inks new CBA

Edwin G. Ombion -
THE Silliman University in Dumaguete City has averted a labor strike following a compromised...

‘NMESIS participated in drills’

Rex Espiritu -
A high-ranking U.S. military official on Thursday confirmed the participation of the Navy Marine...

DENR eyes increase of Marikina Forest cover

Manila Standard -
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Forest Management Bureau (DENR–FMB) announced plans to accelerate...

Comelec to resume voter registration for 2025 BSKE

Vito Barcelo -
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will reopen the voter registration period from August 1...

Metro cops arrest 10 pushers in drug buy-bust operations

Itchie G. Cabayan -
Ten drug suspects were arrested in separate buy-bust operations by the Manila Police District...
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OPINION

The Cemetery as Political Stage

This is an AI-generated cartoon with the prompt: Generate a political cartoon in horizontal format of a landscape of...

Ban on online gambling

WILL the legislature act on bills proposing to ban online gaming? Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian is...
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COLUMNISTS

Betting on safety: The case for PIGO

Manila Standard Ernesto M. Hilario -
THE recent flurry of bills filed in Congress to regulate or ban online gambling...

VP Sara’s impeachment defense

Manila Standard Tony La Viña -
"With staggered six-year terms and partial elections every three years, the Senate remains institutionally...

Easy money

Manila Standard Lito Banayo -
"People must earn from the sweat of their brows, not from illusions of fortune...

Arbitration’s 10-year damage

Manila Standard Herman Tiu Laurel -
"The Philippine proxies are only hammering away at China, which exposes the targeted anti-China...

Stamping out malnutrition

Manila Standard Melandrew Velasco -
"Proper nutrition is important for health and proper development of an individual” THIS month the...
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NATIONAL

Phivolcs warns of Taal volcano tremors

Manila Standard -
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director  Teresito Bacolcol on Wednesday warned of...

Execute PWD laws strictly—DSWD

Maricel Cruz -
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) pushes the strict implementation of the...

Medical cannabis bill gets fresh push in Senate

Maricel Cruz -
FORMER Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte remained upbeat that the 20th Congress would...

DRRMO to motorists: Avoid Kennon Rd.

Rex Espiritu -
THE municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) in Tuba, Benguet on Wednesday...
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WORLD NEWS

Fears up floods toll could rise

Agence France Presse -
HUNT, Texas – The Texas flash floods death toll rose to 119 on Wednesday,...

ASEAN meeting to decry violence in Myanmar

Agence France Presse -
KUALA LUMPUR – A meeting involving top diplomats from Southeast Asia, China, Russia and...

Pakistan cops nab 149, including 71 foreigners in scam center raid

Agence France Presse -
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan police arrested 149 people -- including 71 foreigners, mostly Chinese --...

Russian drone attacks on Kyiv wounds at least 11

Agence France Presse -
KYIV – Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv wounded at least 11 people, authorities...
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BUSINESS

Prime Media Holdings Inc.: Notice of Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

Manila Standard -
To All Stockholders: Please be advised that the annual meeting of stockholders of PRIME MEDIA HOLDINGS,...

RCREIT: NOTICE OF SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING 

Manila Standard -
August 13, 2025 Notice is hereby given that the Special Shareholders Meeting of RL Commercial...

PH stocks drop amid worries on US tariffs

Jenniffer B. Austria -
Philippine stocks fell Thursday on last-minute profit taking as worries about the 20-percent US...

PCC concerns delay Meralco’s power deals

Alena Mae S. Flores -
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) faces further delays in the bidding process for 1,250 megawatts...

GALLERY

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ON THE ROAD

Geely starts fresh anew Introduces new EV and updated best-seller

Manila Standard -
Geely Cars Philippines, now under direct control of its Chinese parent company, is pushing...

Lotus unveils revamped Eletreand Emeya line-up with new naming convention

Manila Standard -
Lotus has announced a significant revamp of its Eletre hyper-SUV and Emeya hyper-GT lineups...

Volvo Launches New XC Line, Now as Plug-in Hybrids

Manila Standard -
Volvo Philippines, under its official distributor Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), ushered in a...

Toyota motor Philippines: It’s not just about selling cars

Milo Rivera -
In a vibrant automotive market like the Philippines, a common question among consumers is...
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SPORTS

AFAD stirs excitement for Defense & Sporting Arms Show as shooting industry sees bright hopes ahead

Sports Manila Standard Sports -
The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines, Inc. (AFAD) invites enthusiasts,...

Mascariñas eyes Sunrise Sprint repeat in Bohol

Active Manila Standard Sports -
LORD Cedric Mascariñas looks to capitalize once again on his superb biking prowess as...

Defensive effort in 2nd halfkeys PH win over Singapore

Sports Peter Atencio -
TEAM Philippines showed a lot of composure and stunned host Singapore, 2-0, in the...

Adajar, Ordiales star for stacked Alas PH

Sports Manila Standard Sports -
ALAS Pilipinas is making steady strides toward top form ahead of the FIVB Volleyball...
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ENTERTAINMENT

Dina Bonnevie returns as host with new family talk show ‘House of D’

Nickie Wang -
Actress Dina Bonnevie is returning to hosting with the talk show House of D,...

Philippine bet named 2nd runner-up in Miss Global Universe 2025

Eton B. Concepcion -
The Philippines’ Alyssa Mildred Villariña finished as second runner-up during the finals of Miss...

Finally, a DC comics movie that truly soars

Chong Ardivilla -
James Gunn has delivered the best Superman film since Richard Donner’s 1978 masterpiece. The...

Taking action further

Nickie Wang -
Meet the man behind ‘Incognito’ who is pushing Filipino action to global heights The hit...
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LIFESTYLE

Staying fit by keeping the faith

Kate Adajar -
How Coach Jacob Ejercito merges spirituality and physical training for weight management (Continued from last...

Davao site brings McDonald’s Philippines to 800 stores

Nickie Wang -
McDonald’s Philippines opened its 800th store on June 30 at Davao Global Township, an...

MGEN strengthens commitment to safe, inclusive workspace

Manila Standard Lifestyle -
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) has joined the Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP) as...

Anthem champions self-love and everyday wellness

Nickie Wang -
All-in-one health and wellness app mWell pushes its advocacy further with a new campaign...
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SPOTLIGHT

Best Western International, Savers Group Holdings sign Developer Agreement

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Global hospitality leader Best Western International has formalized a major partnership with the Philippines’...

CDO Celebrates 50 Years with a Two-Day Tribute to Partnerships, Purpose, and People

Manila Standard -
PASAY CITY, Philippines — CDO Foodsphere, Inc. marked its golden anniversary with a two-day...

PPA @51: Sustaining the Legacy, Strengthening the Nation

Peter Paul Duran -
Today marks a milestone that few government agencies can claim—the Philippine Ports Authority celebrates...

PMO Lanao del Norte/Iligan holds ‘FunTaRun’ for PPA’s 51st

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The Port Management Office (PMO) Lanao del Norte/Iligan celebrated the Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA)...
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LGUs

QC adopts flexible school arrangement

Rio N. Araja -
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has issued an order establishing a hybrid learning program...

Cordillera LGUs scrimping on disaster funds

Manila Standard -
The Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) urged local government units (LGUs)...

‘Bising,’ ‘habagat’ affect 100k—OCD

Rex Espiritu -
A total of 97,274 people or 31,106 families in Luzon were affected by Tropical...

Mandaluyong fire victims get aid from House

Maricel Cruz -
Reelected Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez and the Tingog party-list on Wednesday...
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TECH

Top MLBB team Aurora Gaming on the secret to getting win streaks in every lane

Manila Standard - Tech -
Pro esports team Aurora Gaming has had an impressive showing during the recent MPL...

Future in Focus: PLDT, Smart give students front-row access to telco innovations

Manila Standard - Tech -
Graduating senior high school students from the University of Baguio widened their horizons by...

Experience Kia’s complete lineup and enjoy exclusive savings up to ₱700,000 at The Kia Movement this weekend

Manila Standard - Tech -
Exclusive offers and test drive perks await at the SM Mall of Asia Central...

AOC Monitors dominates 2024 as the number 1 gaming monitor in the Philippines

Manila Standard - Tech -
AOC Monitors, a global leader in display technology, has once again proven its dominance...
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CRAVINGS

Jollibee launches new Jolly Meal Savers lineup: Sulit-sarap meals for only ₱99

Manila Standard -
Jollibee fans have more reasons to celebrate their favorite meals. Starting July 9 (Wednesday),...

Paving the way for PH coffee on the world stage

Joyce Babe Pañares -
Michael Harris Conlin’s love affair with all things coffee began when he was just...

An oasis of calm, flavor, and design: The Matcha Tokyo opens flagship store in SM Mall of Asia

Manila Standard -
The Matcha Tokyo ventures south once again with the grand opening of its largest...

Taste the universe with Celestial Cocktails by Skybar

Manila Standard -
Raise your glass to the stars and embark on a captivating journey as Skybar...
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

DOST Bukidnon and Kalilangan LGU boost education through CEST

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Bukidnon recently held a "Kamustahan" meeting with...

CCC, Korea-based institution pushing for renewable energy

PNA & CCC News -
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the South Korea-based Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)...

UNDP, SEC promote sustainable practices to small, medium firms

UNDP Philippines News -
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the Philippines and the Securities and Exchange...

Asia is warming twice as fast as rest of the globe

UN News -
In April 2024, China broke the average temperature record that month. The following month,...
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PETS

How rain affects cats and dogs

Mariana Burgos -
The pitter-patter of rain often brings a sense of calm and coziness to humans,...

Former Makati Mayor Abby leads opening of country’s first animal care facility

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Former Makati Mayor Abby Binay opened the new Makati Animal Care Facility, the first...

Dairy Delights or Dietary Disasters: Examining Dairy’s Role in Canine and Feline Nutrition

Mariana Burgos -
The human love affair with dairy is well-documented, with ice cream, cheese, and yogurt...

Managing cat spraying: A comprehensive guide

Mariana Burgos -
Last of two parts Managing Cat Spraying Once the underlying causes are understood, several strategies can...
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POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Grand Prize Winner

PPA Pool -
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. hands over to Candon City Mayor Eric Singson yesterday the...

Neophyte’s Welcome Dinner

Ver Noveno -
Reelected Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez engages in a cordial conversation...

Free Rides

Manila Standard -
The Navotas City government, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, offers...

Jail Crackdown

Manila Standard -
Elements of the Bureau of Corrections security come up with a rich haul of...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

in PHP
  Australian Dollar35.7
  Swiss Franc62.8
  Euro59.7
  British Pound68.9
  Hong Kong Dollar7.26
  Japanese Yen0.38
  American Dollar56.8
15 Oct 23 

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EXAM RESULT

May 2025 Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 3,156 out of 9,533 passed the Licensure Examination for Certified Public...

January 2025 Licensure Examination for Architects Results

Complete list of successful examinees in the licensure examination for architects. Roll of Successful Examinees...

List of Successful Examinees for 2024 Bar Exam Results

Supreme Court of the Philippines ManilaLIST OF SUCCESSFUL BAR EXAMINEES2024 Bar ExaminationsFollowing is the...

List of Successful Examinees for 2023 Bar Exam Results

2020-2021 Bar Exam results

List of successful examinees ABABA, Jayson R.ABAD, Elmer II H.ABAD, Joshua Quintin I.ABAD, Neldren J.ABALAYAN,...

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