Manila Standard – Defining the News

Palace open to talk to Co, stresses ‘truth’

Charles Dantes - January 22, 2026, 8:03 PM

Jonvic heading to Portugal to verify info on ex-lawmaker Malacañang on Thursday said it is open to dialogue and possible cooperation with resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co, but stressed the administration’s priority is to establish the...

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Online failures force DepEd to extend NCAE

Rolando Ng III & Jimbo Gulle - January 22, 2026, 2:17 PM

AFP probes ‘orchestrated’ disinformation campaign

January 22, 2026, 9:30 PM

Palace flags P60:$1 threshold

January 22, 2026, 7:21 PM

AFP probes ‘orchestrated’ disinformation campaign

Palace flags P60:$1 threshold

PBBM: Rumors of my death are highly exaggerated

January 22, 2026, 5:46 PM

Bank exec explains how flood control contractors get paid

January 22, 2026, 5:25 PM

Class, work suspensions in Sultan Kudarat over earthquake swarm

January 22, 2026, 3:36 PM

Probe on flood raps to take longer

January 22, 2026, 3:13 PM

Torre retirement from PNP already resolved—Palace

January 22, 2026, 2:51 PM

Filipinos in Iraq told to be alert, vigilant amid unrest

January 22, 2026, 2:46 PM

Crime/Courts

Ang likely fled to Thailand, Cambodia—DILG

January 22, 2026, 9:50 PM

Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla on Thursday said authorities are verifying reports that gaming tycoon...

Business

DOF vows to reform tax audit system before lifting suspension

January 22, 2026, 7:50 PM

Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go said Wednesday the government is overhauling the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s audit...

News

MMDA conducts desilting of Valenzuela waterway

January 22, 2026, 3:12 PM

THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, in collaboration with the Valenzuela City government, carried out a river cleanup operation...

News

Groups decry conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio

January 22, 2026, 11:18 AM

Media organizations, journalism advocates, and militant groups on Thursday described the conviction of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio...

The News Room

Domestic abuse hikes dropout rates

January 22, 2026, 1:26 PM

2 more impeachment raps vs. Marcos filed with House

January 22, 2026, 1:10 PM

Multiple people missing in New Zealand landslip

January 22, 2026, 1:07 PM

No Filipino affected by train mishaps in Spain—DFA

January 22, 2026, 12:46 PM

Torre denies filing ‘optional retirement’

January 22, 2026, 12:26 PM

Marcos placed under medical observation, condition stable

January 22, 2026, 12:20 PM

Atong Ang surrenders firearms per PNP order—lawyer

January 22, 2026, 12:18 PM

Journalist convicted on terror charge rights groups called ‘absurd’

January 22, 2026, 11:31 AM

Vlogger threatening to spread AIDS nabbed

January 22, 2026, 10:35 AM

Images

Proud Fur Parent

January 22, 2026, 11:20 PM

A handler carries one of the winning dogs to the stage during the grooming contest on the opening...

Bayanihan sa Estero

January 22, 2026, 11:16 PM

MMDA General Manager Usec. Nicolas Torre III personally oversees the conduct of Bayanihan sa Estero at the Kalabingkoho...

Partnerships

January 22, 2026, 11:10 PM

Hotel101 Global CEO Hannah Yulo-Luccini and Horizon Group chairman Khaled Sharbatly share the stage at the World Economic...

Line of Work

January 22, 2026, 10:36 PM

Manila Electric Co. linemen conduct a routine inspection of overhead electric meters at the Baseco Compound in Manila...

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

Achieve the freedom to be in charge with MyMaxicare

January 23, 2026, 12:15 AM

PHILIPPINES, January 22, 2026 – Most Filipinos know healthcare is important. The problem? A lot of people still...

Spotlight

All Set for the Philippines’ Biggest and Best Travel Expo

January 22, 2026, 11:55 PM

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) proudly announces the return of the Travel Tour Expo...

Spotlight

Asia’s Biggest ACE Store Opens at Baliwag, Bulacan

January 22, 2026, 11:44 PM

A new benchmark in home and building retail is set to begin on January 16, 2026, as ACE...

Spotlight

DigiPlus Foundation brings first PLUS Center for Technology to Masbate’s Ticao Island

January 22, 2026, 6:40 PM

Often overlooked on the national map, Ticao Island in Masbate is among the most remote island communities in...

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SHOWBIZ

Barbie Imperial shuts down blind item, says her new home was built through hard work

Jasper Valdez - January 22, 2026, 10:53 PM

Ryan Bang places 9th in survey of personalities boosting South Korea’s image

January 22, 2026, 5:21 PM

KATSEYE to make its Grammy debut with a performance

January 22, 2026, 5:13 PM

Willie Revillame ends political plans, denies financial rumors

January 21, 2026, 6:23 PM

Forbidden love, temptation unfold in bold new films

January 21, 2026, 6:20 PM

Government adopts action plan to boost development coordination

Manila Standard Business - January 23, 2026, 12:00 AM

PH to miss 2050 clean energy goals–S&P Global

January 22, 2026, 7:55 PM

DOF vows to reform tax audit system before lifting suspension

January 22, 2026, 7:50 PM

DOT woos private investments to fill shortage of over 120,000 hotel rooms

January 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

PH stocks rise 1% on bargain-hunting

January 22, 2026, 7:35 PM

SEA Games gold medalists to be feted at PSA Awards

Manila Standard Sports - January 22, 2026, 7:52 PM

Djokovic rolls into Melbourne 3rd round; Keys defense alive

January 22, 2026, 7:40 PM

China LPGA-bound Filipinas aim high at PH Ladies Masters

January 22, 2026, 7:26 PM

Gregorio: Funds enough to fix PSC facilities

January 22, 2026, 7:14 PM

Tuloy-tuloy for Tuloy FC

January 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

LPA monitored east of Mindanao as ‘Ada’ moves away

Rio N. Araja - January 20, 2026, 8:31 PM

‘Ada’ weakens but still affects Catanduanes, parts of CamSur

January 18, 2026, 6:10 PM

‘Ada’ strengthens into tropical storm

January 15, 2026, 5:57 PM

Cyclone ‘Ada’ maintains strength, keeps track toward Samar

January 15, 2026, 12:30 PM

Bicol provinces suspend classes as ‘Ada’ strengthens

January 15, 2026, 9:50 AM

FEATURES

Audio analysis helps resolve bullying cases in Japan schools

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Audio analysis helps resolve bullying cases in Japan schools

Features Kyodo News - January 22, 2026, 1:30 PM

Giant Pancit Cabagan takes center stage at Bambanti Festival

January 21, 2026, 1:45 PM

Mattel unveils ‘autistic’ Barbie

January 13, 2026, 11:42 AM

Novel concept: China’s spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers

January 11, 2026, 4:07 PM

‘Unique crowd culture’: How does Traslacion prevent stampedes?

January 8, 2026, 2:28 PM

OPINION

Editorial

When mapping errors mislead and misreporting costs trust

SENATOR Ping Lacson publicly announced that hundreds of flood control projects were wrongly labeled as “ghosts,” citing incorrect grid coordinates submitted by former DPWH...

January 23, 2026, 12:34 AM