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Sandro hits Tita Imee: ‘Di ito asal ng tunay na kapatid’

Maricel Cruz - November 18, 2025, 9:29 AM

In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander ‘Sandro’ Marcos rebuked his aunt Senator Imee Marcos for her latest tirades against his father, saying her...

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Lakas-CMD backs PBBM amid ‘scripted’ accusations

Maricel Cruz - November 18, 2025, 10:38 AM

PNP tightens watch vs. Christmas online scams

November 18, 2025, 1:51 PM

300K more food-poor households enrolled in Walang Gutom Program

November 18, 2025, 11:27 AM

PNP tightens watch vs. Christmas online scams

300K more food-poor households enrolled in Walang Gutom Program

Stronger protection for PH’s subsea infrastructure in WPS urged

November 18, 2025, 11:05 AM

ICI inspects flood control projects in Cebu

November 18, 2025, 10:51 AM

Speaker urges Zaldy Co to come home, face probe

November 18, 2025, 10:42 AM

Malacañang slams Imee’s drug use allegations against brother

November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM

Beware of false prophets, warns church leader

November 18, 2025, 12:30 AM

INC ends rally, says protest goals achieved

November 18, 2025, 12:25 AM

TV & Movies

First for Japan: ‘Demon Slayer’ tops ¥100b in global box office

November 18, 2025, 2:40 PM

The latest animated film adaptation of the popular manga "Demon Slayer" earned a total of 106.3 billion yen...

News

Fearless forecast: 2026 ‘Black Nazarene’ event to break records

November 18, 2025, 2:28 PM

Millions of Filipino Catholic devotees are expected to join the January 9, 2026 Black Nazarene procession, with organizers...

World

Pope Leo decries lack of political will on climate change

November 18, 2025, 11:29 AM

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged "concrete actions" on climate change and complained that some leaders...

Features

‘Parasocial’ crowned Cambridge Dictionary word of 2025

November 18, 2025, 11:13 AM

London, United Kingdom—Do you feel a deep bond with pop stars like Taylor Swift or Lily Allen—even though you've...

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VP Sara hits gov’t insecurity; Answer charges first—Palace

November 18, 2025, 12:20 AM

DOE says power service restored in 4 million households

November 17, 2025, 11:30 PM

House leaders dismiss Co’s claim of Romualdez shooting threat

November 17, 2025, 9:25 PM

Marcos moves Recto, Go to new posts amid Cabinet shakeup

November 17, 2025, 7:21 PM

Biz groups reaffirm trust in Philippines

November 17, 2025, 6:56 PM

Philippines expects to formalize Code of Conduct in 2026

November 17, 2025, 6:29 PM

Bersamin, Pangandaman quit

November 17, 2025, 5:35 PM

Sandiganbayan OKs Ombudsman motion on Pharmally cases

November 17, 2025, 4:40 PM

DILG sets raps vs. 24 LGU officials

November 17, 2025, 4:07 PM

🌤️☁️Weather Update as of 🕔 5:00 AM, Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Amara on playing with Will Ashley

ORDERLY DEMONSTRATION

CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH

We Filipinos deserve better — VP Sara

Oath of service

November 18, 2025, 12:35 AM

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. swears in Frederick Vida as the new secretary of the Department of Justice.

Anti-corruption march

November 17, 2025, 11:50 PM

Kabataan Partylist members and students march along Recto Avenue in Manila during a protest against corruption on Monday....

Cebu probe

November 17, 2025, 11:45 PM

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure begins its probe into eight Cebu flood control projects after widespread flooding from...

Community countdown

November 17, 2025, 11:40 PM

Residents of Barangay Bagong Silangan welcome the holiday season with the lighting of the community Christmas tree and...

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

Ajinomoto Conducts Ocean Clean-Up and Mangrove Planting at Baseco Beach

November 18, 2025, 3:12 PM

Manila, Philippines – As part of its continuing sustainability initiatives, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) recently conducted a coastal...

Spotlight

KFC Philippines Celebrates the Holidays with Christmas Shareables Featuring Kathryn Bernardo and Juan Karlos

November 18, 2025, 1:45 PM

KFC Philippines rings in the Christmas season with a new campaign that celebrates sharing good food and good...

Spotlight

Anthony Constantino Joins S&J Beauty as New Brand Ambassador, Kicking Off a Glowing Partnership at “A Taste of Beauty” Launch

November 18, 2025, 11:17 AM

Fresh from the success of A Taste of Beauty: Sip Your Way to Your Brightest Glow held recently...

Spotlight

Maxim Rides & Food Delivery Gives Christmas Gifts to Top-Performing Driver-Partners

November 18, 2025, 9:50 AM

In the lead-up to Christmas, Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has launched a nationwide reward program to recognize...

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HIGHLIGHTS

SHOWBIZ

First for Japan: ‘Demon Slayer’ tops ¥100b in global box office

Kyodo News - November 18, 2025, 2:40 PM

Lee Jong Suk’s Manila fan meeting cancelled over safety concerns

November 17, 2025, 6:26 PM

Marian Rivera gushes over daughter Zia’s concert performance

November 17, 2025, 6:23 PM

Michelle Yeoh to receive lifetime achievement award in Berlin film fest

November 17, 2025, 6:20 PM

Quadlips spreads festive romance in latest release

November 17, 2025, 6:17 PM

BUSINESS

Prime Infra revamps leadership at Manila Water, gas asset business

Manila Standard Business - November 18, 2025, 12:29 PM

SM Prime nears P2.3-billion SM City Iloilo redevelopment completion

November 18, 2025, 11:31 AM

DigiPlus to acquire controlling stake in casino operator IEC for P12 billion

November 18, 2025, 11:21 AM

NFA earns ‘excellent’ rating in 2025 governance scorecard

November 18, 2025, 9:47 AM

Philippines explores Indian market for food exports

November 18, 2025, 9:40 AM

SPORTS

Newcomer Cabanda sets PHL record in Indonesia

Peter Atencio - November 17, 2025, 10:30 PM

All 74 countries accounted for in World Jr Gymnastics

November 17, 2025, 9:56 PM

PH memory team wins 7 golds in Asian tourney

November 17, 2025, 9:50 PM

Alas U16 girls jump 17 spots to No. 25 in FIVB world rankings

November 17, 2025, 9:46 PM

Que seeks Order of Merit crown

November 17, 2025, 9:40 PM

WEATHER

‘Uwan’ reenters PAR, now approaching Taiwan

Rio N. Araja - November 12, 2025, 6:13 PM

‘Uwan’ floods Philippine towns, 5 dead in its wake

November 10, 2025, 5:03 PM

Woman dies as millions flee from ‘Uwan’

November 9, 2025, 6:57 PM

‘Uwan’ batters Philippines, crosses Luzon

November 9, 2025, 8:32 AM

Enormous storm ‘Uwan’ to unleash heavy rains

November 7, 2025, 11:50 PM

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FEATURES

‘Parasocial’ crowned Cambridge Dictionary word of 2025

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‘Parasocial’ crowned Cambridge Dictionary word of 2025

Features Agence France Presse - November 18, 2025, 11:13 AM

Video podcasts become next streaming battleground

November 14, 2025, 3:35 PM

Solar storm brings new chance of vivid auroras, signal disruptions

November 13, 2025, 11:18 AM

‘We’re already living in science fiction’: The neurotech revolution

November 12, 2025, 12:12 PM

Devil in the beetails: Australian scientist discovers new ‘lucifer’ bee

November 11, 2025, 2:31 PM

OPINION

Editorial

Make the allegations under oath

Allegations of a serious nature, especially those forming the basis of a criminal complaint, must generally be made under oath. This is a basic requirement...

November 18, 2025, 12:16 AM

‘We’re pulling—but the loot keeps leaking.’

Source context: The Department of Justice is beginning hearings on five ghost flood-control projects...

November 6, 2025, 12:34 AM

COLUMNISTS

Burden worth bearing

Louis "Barok" Biraogo

Marcos allegedly begs Congress: ‘P100-b pang-proyekto lang po’

Jose Antonio Goitia

Drama isn’t proof – Co’s claims still empty

Scrambling for allies

The plot(s) thicken

Securing our seabed: The PH–Italy underwater defense partnership

Jose Antonio Goitia

Dismantling Zaldy Co’s latest claims: Part 2, still no proof

Jose Antonio Goitia

Cutting through the noise: Why Zaldy Co’s allegations still lack proof

Tranquil G. Salvador III

What constitutes acts of lasciviousness

Jose Antonio Goitia

Chief Nartatez leads PNP in fight vs. ghost projects

Ernesto M. Hilario

Smoke and mirrors

Exam Results

Bicolana tops 2025 PMA entrance exams

October 19, 2025, 10:01 AM

50,096 successfully pass 10 August 2025 Career Service Exam

October 13, 2025, 1:02 PM

May 2025 Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants Results

June 4, 2025, 3:22 PM

January 2025 Licensure Examination for Architects Results

January 28, 2025, 6:29 PM

PUBLIC NOTICES

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October 28, 2025, 6:00 AM

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October 27, 2025, 6:00 AM

NOTICE OF ANNUAL CERTIFICATEHOLDERS’ MEETING

October 17, 2025, 6:00 AM

MRC Allied, Inc.: Notice of Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

October 16, 2025, 6:00 AM

Price Watch

Oil companies set to increase fuel prices this week

November 17, 2025, 11:20 PM

Tighter supply to push fuel prices higher next week

November 14, 2025, 10:50 PM

Meralco hikes rates; oil firms up prices today

November 10, 2025, 9:46 PM

Mixed oil prices seen next week

November 8, 2025, 12:46 AM

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Ayala Group earns historic certifications for workplace well-being

Manila Standard Lifestyle - November 17, 2025, 6:07 PM

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November 17, 2025, 6:05 PM

Where worn favorites get a second chance

November 17, 2025, 6:03 PM

Symbolic giant Christmas tree lights up Araneta City

November 17, 2025, 6:00 PM

‘Buo ang Saya ng Pasko’: Jollibee reminds us what makes Christmas complete

November 17, 2025, 4:11 PM

Learning from Zurich’s Expo50Plus

November 16, 2025, 7:00 PM

Beyond the Lens: HUAWEI celebrates its reign as the King of Mobile Photography at the XMAGE Awards 2025

Manila Standard - November 18, 2025, 3:49 AM

Cisco delivers AI innovations across Neocloud, Enterprise and Telecom with NVIDIA

November 17, 2025, 5:35 PM

Credit score explained: Your guide on how it works and boosts financial health

November 17, 2025, 5:30 PM

Join Berry Christmas with vivo, win big this holiday

November 17, 2025, 4:24 PM

Epson and ADHD Society of the Philippines partner to advance inclusion and awareness

November 17, 2025, 3:55 PM

Ford debuts Ranger Raptor, Wildtrak special edition pickups

Manila Standard - November 15, 2025, 6:50 PM

NLEX shoulder improvement works underway to alleviate peak traffic congestion

November 15, 2025, 6:45 PM

Toyota clarifies: Incoming bZ4X to be Japan-sourced

November 15, 2025, 6:40 PM

Lexus continues flexible offers throughout November

November 15, 2025, 6:35 PM

Honda extends 35th Anniversary sales promo

November 15, 2025, 6:30 PM

‘Buo ang Saya ng Pasko’: Jollibee reminds us what makes Christmas complete

Manila Standard Cravings - November 17, 2025, 4:11 PM

Philippine Cocktail Fiesta takes over Solaire this month

November 15, 2025, 6:20 PM

Grab, CHAGEE bring modern tea culture to more Filipinos

November 15, 2025, 6:10 PM

Fizz and flavor: Japanese-inspired soda brand Nomikashi rolls out anniversary treats

November 15, 2025, 6:00 PM

Step into The World of Christmas at Newport World Resorts

November 15, 2025, 2:09 PM

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Agri & Mining

Philippines explores Indian market for food exports

November 18, 2025, 9:40 AM

The Philippines is looking to expand its reach into India's growing food market, following its participation in World...

Business

FedEx survey finds 85% of Asia-Pacific SMEs bullish on Europe trade growth

November 18, 2025, 9:34 AM

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region are highly confident in trade growth with...

Business

Ayala headquarters earns first WELL Platinum certification

November 18, 2025, 9:32 AM

Ayala Corp. has achieved a historic milestone for the Philippine real estate sector, receiving WELL certification at the...

Business

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING

November 18, 2025, 6:00 AM

Dear Stockholder: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Stockholders' Meeting of ALTERNERGY HOLDINGS CORPORATION will be held on...