Manila Standard – Defining the News

SC denies Bato’s plea for TRO vs. ICC arrest

Pot Chavez, Charles Dantes, Rolando Ng III, Joel E. Zurbano & Maricel Cruz - May 20, 2026, 3:02 PM

The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a petition of Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order on enforcement of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court over his role...

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CIDG seeks criminal raps vs. Aplasca

Vince Lopez, Joel E. Zurbano & Charles Dantes - May 20, 2026, 2:17 PM

Government taking steps to prevent stagflation

May 20, 2026, 9:07 PM

Risa blasts shooting; Pia calls it traumatic

May 20, 2026, 8:55 PM

Government taking steps to prevent stagflation

Risa blasts shooting; Pia calls it traumatic

DOH updates protocols to counter Ebola threat

May 20, 2026, 6:03 PM

Air Force pilots die after plane crashes in Benguet

May 20, 2026, 5:44 PM

Col. Santos named Nartatez spokesman

May 20, 2026, 3:47 PM

Romualdez meets Lipton as new US envoy begins PH tour of duty

May 20, 2026, 3:42 PM

House bill seeks to strengthen financial aid for farmers, fishers

May 20, 2026, 3:21 PM

Cebu archbishop appeals for justice in impeachment, flood control probe

May 20, 2026, 3:01 PM

Crime/Courts

Kin of missing sabungeros file raps vs. 2 cops

May 20, 2026, 9:28 PM

Only five of the original 31 complainants in the missing sabungeros case have been attending court hearings because of...

News

Senate failure to act on chaos frustrates minority senators

May 20, 2026, 4:43 PM

Two senators from the minority bloc voiced their frustration regarding the Senate leadership's inadequate handling of recent events,...

News

Gov’t readying infra to address flooding

May 20, 2026, 1:23 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the government is accelerating flood mitigation projects in Metro Manila, including...

Politics

Impeachment trial can proceed, barring SC intervention—House

May 20, 2026, 12:42 PM

The Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte should proceed under the regular process unless the...

The News Room

Sandro bill seeks mental health voucher system

May 20, 2026, 2:23 PM

OVP: Senate impeachment summons received late Tuesday

May 20, 2026, 2:16 PM

PMA expects 50% expansion in infra, students by 2040

May 20, 2026, 2:11 PM

Three low pressure areas may develop in Pacific, Pagasa says

May 20, 2026, 2:08 PM

Sotto hails extra P186m fund for medical scholars

May 20, 2026, 1:59 PM

DND rejects China’s assertion over Pag-asa, Lawak islands

May 20, 2026, 1:54 PM

MMDA, Red Cross ink pact for mobile blood donation drives

May 20, 2026, 1:49 PM

Senior, 73, killed by truck while queuing for rice at DA office

May 20, 2026, 1:36 PM

Prosecution eyes regular briefings to explain VP Sara trial

May 20, 2026, 12:57 PM

Images

Big Job

May 20, 2026, 8:57 PM

The Marikina City government deploys this heavy-duty machine to do the massive job of clearing the Marikina River...

Beauty Queen

May 20, 2026, 8:53 PM

Newly crowned Miss Supranational Philippines 2027 Allyson Hetland gets a big hug from Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary...

Waste for Groceries

May 20, 2026, 8:50 PM

Residents exchange recyclable waste for groceries during the launch of the Mobile Materials Recovery Facility under the Metro...

Amaize-ing Harvest

May 20, 2026, 8:49 PM

With the dry season about to end, Santa, Ilocos Sur farmers opt to harvest their corn crops while...

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

Hotel Lucky Chinatown introduces Sampaguita Hilot Lymphatic Massage inspired by Filipino healing traditions

May 20, 2026, 11:50 PM

In the heart of Binondo, where culture, cuisine, and heritage come together, a new wellness experience is inviting...

Spotlight

TBWASMP Wins ASEAN Creative Business for Reckitt Mead Johnson Nutrition

May 20, 2026, 11:30 PM

MANILA — Following a competitive regional pitch, TBWASantiago Mangada Puno (TBWASMP) has been appointed as the lead creative...

Spotlight

‘Popple Summer Blast’ Dominates La Union

May 20, 2026, 6:22 PM

LA UNION, PHILIPPINES — The summer of 2026 has officially found its flavor. On May 2, Popple successfully...

Spotlight

Jollibee, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang unleash epic ‘GameJoy’ campaign

May 20, 2026, 6:06 PM

The country’s biggest fast-food chain, Jollibee, and the Philippines’ most-played mobile game, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), are leveling up their partnership...

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SURVEYS

HIGHLIGHTS

SHOWBIZ

MNL48 to end activities after nearly eight years

Angelica Villanueva - May 20, 2026, 8:32 PM

Outdated, timeless hits

May 20, 2026, 6:23 PM

Frontman Rico Blanco now a romcom leading man

May 20, 2026, 6:20 PM

ABS-CBN strengthens global connection with ‘Together Forever’ initiative

May 20, 2026, 6:15 PM

Vargas family prioritizes children’s well-being after alleged bullying incident

May 20, 2026, 6:13 PM

Global Ferronickel’s first-quarter income surged 170% on higher prices, volumes

Jenniffer B. Austria - May 21, 2026, 3:00 AM

ACEN signs deal with Ocean Sun for Asian floating solar expansion

May 21, 2026, 2:00 AM

SEC revokes Mount Peak Securities license over fraud, dummy account

May 21, 2026, 1:00 AM

Emperador’s first-quarter profit rose to P1.9 billion on higher sales

May 21, 2026, 12:00 AM

POWER TRANSITION.

May 20, 2026, 7:23 PM

Clarito, Rain or Shine escape past Ginebra

Manila Standard - May 21, 2026, 12:50 AM

TNT halts Meralco, draw first blood in PBA semis clash

May 21, 2026, 12:45 AM

Canadian to coach Gilas Women

May 20, 2026, 7:48 PM

Allianz continues support for Creamline, Rebisco teams

May 20, 2026, 7:42 PM

Caloocan grabs solo MPBL lead

May 20, 2026, 7:36 PM

Three low pressure areas may develop in Pacific, Pagasa says

Rio N. Araja - May 20, 2026, 2:08 PM

Hot and rainy weather prevails on Monday – PAGASA

May 17, 2026, 9:04 PM

PAGASA warns of heat levels of 41-51 degrees in days ahead

May 15, 2026, 10:34 PM

US forecasters say chances of strong El Niño growing

May 15, 2026, 9:26 AM

Storm ‘Caloy’ weakens into tropical depression

May 10, 2026, 10:15 PM

FEATURES

Google wants its search bar to act on your behalf in AI revamp

Agence France Presse -

Google wants its search bar to act on your behalf in AI revamp

Features Agence France Presse - May 20, 2026, 11:31 AM

Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur identified in Thailand

May 15, 2026, 2:26 PM

Studio Ghibli awarded Spain’s ‘Nobel Prize’ for communication, humanities

May 7, 2026, 8:11 PM

Pulitzers honor media coverage of Trump and his policies

May 5, 2026, 3:39 PM

Manila landfill fire leaves locals gasping

April 30, 2026, 10:26 PM

OPINION

Editorial

Will the impeachment trial start forthwith?

THE Senate convened as an impeachment court on May 18 after the House of Representatives transmitted to the upper chamber the articles of impeachment...

May 21, 2026, 12:36 AM