Manila Standard – Defining the News

DOJ names state witnesses in flood infra mess

Pot Chavez - January 15, 2026, 3:18 PM

3 ex-DWPH execs, contractor dropped from criminal cases over flood control Three officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways and a contractor have been named as state witnesses in cases involving anomalous flood...

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Ombudsman confirms Bonoan gave PBBM wrong coordinates

Pot Chavez & Charles Dantes - January 16, 2026, 12:30 AM

Ombudsman to file fresh raps vs. flood control actors today

January 16, 2026, 12:25 AM

US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

January 15, 2026, 8:27 PM

Ombudsman to file fresh raps vs. flood control actors today

US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

DepEd to relaunch TV station to serve students during emergencies

January 15, 2026, 8:10 PM

Death toll in Binaliw landslide hits 25

January 15, 2026, 6:00 PM

‘Ada’ strengthens into tropical storm

January 15, 2026, 5:57 PM

Russian vlogger Vitaly to be deported — DILG

January 15, 2026, 5:45 PM

P10-m bounty for Atong Ang’s capture—DILG

January 15, 2026, 5:43 PM

Philippines to block AI chatbot Grok over deepfakes—DICT

January 15, 2026, 5:34 PM

News

PBBM vows aid for Binaliw collapse victims

January 15, 2026, 6:05 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led a moment of silence for the victims of the landfill landslide...

News

Philippines, Japan seal agreements to deepen ties

January 15, 2026, 2:22 PM

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on Thursday, January 15,...

World

Iran closes airspace as US mulls attack

January 15, 2026, 10:55 AM

WASHINGTON—Iran temporarily closed its airspace to all flights except international ones to and from Iran with official permission...

World

Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

January 15, 2026, 10:50 AM

San Francisco, United States—Elon Musk's platform X announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of...

The News Room

‘Bonoan overstaying in US’

January 15, 2026, 4:45 PM

EDCOM 2 flags early learning gap in Filipino homes

January 15, 2026, 4:09 PM

Chinese can now enter the Philippines visa-free up to 14 days

January 15, 2026, 4:08 PM

Hunger among Pinoys eases in November—SWS

January 15, 2026, 3:29 PM

New archbishop urges Nueva Segovia faithful to serve society

January 15, 2026, 2:37 PM

Recto: SC already settled PhilHealth excess funds issue

January 15, 2026, 1:46 PM

Lawyers, doctors file rap against Recto

January 15, 2026, 1:28 PM

Customs warns of AI-generated fake stories on FB of BOC workers

January 15, 2026, 1:23 PM

Philippines launches world’s first blockchain-based national budget

January 15, 2026, 1:21 PM

Images

Likhang Filipino

January 16, 2026, 12:40 AM

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos lead the re-opening of ‘Likhang Filipino’ exhibit yesterday...

Experience Sinulog to the max

January 16, 2026, 12:35 AM

Celebrate faith, culture, and unforgettable moments as SM Seaside City Cebu and SM City Cebu unite for AweSM...

Acceptance

January 15, 2026, 11:10 PM

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joins Tsuneishi Group Corporation in the naming and delivery ceremony of Hull No....

Medical outreach

January 15, 2026, 10:50 PM

Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandolval marks her birthday with a medical mission for her constituents, implemented in collaboration...

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WORLDBEX 2026: Shaping Vision into Value

January 15, 2026, 8:15 PM

Manila, Philippines. The Philippine World Building and Construction Expo (WORLDBEX) is set to make its highly anticipated return...

Spotlight

Igloo and Angkas Partner to Provide Affordable Insurance for 20,000 Riders

January 15, 2026, 6:14 PM

Manila, 15 January 2026 – Leading regional insurtech Igloo has partnered with the Philippines’ largest motorcycle ride-hailing platforms, Angkas,...

Spotlight

Esports champions vs newcomers in MLBB: M7 World Championship

January 15, 2026, 5:54 PM

The creators of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) were set to hold the seventh World Championship last year,...

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SM Prime, PMA ink MOA for Henry Sy Sr. Hall in Baguio City

January 15, 2026, 1:58 PM

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) and the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) have signed a memorandum of agreement for...

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Editorial

Declining public trust in corruption probes

The latest Pulse Asia survey indicating a decline in the number of Filipinos who believe officials involved in anomalous flood control projects will be...

January 16, 2026, 12:16 AM