Manila Standard – Defining the News

Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan returns to Philippines

Vito Barcelo - January 18, 2026, 2:19 PM

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan is back in the Philippines. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said he arrived on Sunday morning, January 18, 2026. Bonoan landed at the...

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PBBM approves new economic zones in Tanauan, Iloilo City

Katrina Manubay - January 18, 2026, 2:28 PM

Dizon also confirms Bonoan flood control coordinate list inaccurate

January 18, 2026, 3:59 PM

Latest high-tech Japanese toilets can check health via stool analysis

January 18, 2026, 3:43 PM

Dizon also confirms Bonoan flood control coordinate list inaccurate

Latest high-tech Japanese toilets can check health via stool analysis

Malacañang announces 11 local special non-working days

January 18, 2026, 2:51 PM

Trump threatens Europe with tariffs over Greenland as protesters rally

January 18, 2026, 11:29 AM

Blacklisted Russian prankster sent back to homeland

January 18, 2026, 11:06 AM

Sinulog fluvial parade with almost 400 sea vessels re-enacts history

January 17, 2026, 10:40 PM

‘More flood control cases for resolution next week’

January 17, 2026, 10:20 PM

Discaya’s denial should end baseless claims vs. ex-Speaker — Acidre

January 17, 2026, 10:15 PM

News

Search ends as all Binaliw trash slide victims found

January 18, 2026, 3:19 PM

Rescuers recovered the last missing victim of the landfill landslide in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City on Sunday morning,...

World

NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission

January 18, 2026, 10:59 AM

United States—NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for...

News

Sinulog Festival in Cebu to draw millions

January 18, 2026, 10:42 AM

CEBU CITY— An estimated crowd of three to four million are expected to fill the streets of Cebu...

News

UP Open University offers 28 free online courses

January 17, 2026, 7:21 PM

The University of the Philippines (UP) Open University announced that it is offering 28 massive open online courses...

The News Room

Atong Ang may already be out of the country—whistleblower

January 17, 2026, 10:10 PM

2 dead in Sorsogon as ‘Ada’ causes landslide, floods

January 17, 2026, 10:05 PM

Binaliw landslide death toll climbs to 35, one still missing

January 17, 2026, 10:00 PM

US judge restricts federal agents over Minnesota protests

January 17, 2026, 1:03 PM

DILG urges LGUs near Mayon, Kanlaon volcanoes to prepare for possible lahar

January 17, 2026, 11:02 AM

Bonoan still in US, vows to return Feb. 15—envoy

January 16, 2026, 10:38 PM

NUP seeks ouster of Barzaga, to file more cases—Puno

January 16, 2026, 10:33 PM

DOE in talks with DOJ, OSG to collect P24b from Leviste’s firm

January 16, 2026, 10:13 PM

Outgoing envoy bullish on Philippines-US relations

January 16, 2026, 9:50 PM

Images

VIVA Sto. Niño

January 17, 2026, 11:00 PM

In Manila, thousands of devotees dance as they carry their images of the Sto. Niño during the ‘Lakbayaw’...

Day of Action

January 17, 2026, 9:35 PM

Activists march from Kalaw Ave. to the US Embassy along Roxas Boulevard on January 17, marking the Global...

I Love Aero

January 17, 2026, 9:25 PM

Hundreds of Taguig City government employees and private citizens gather at the Lakeshore concert grounds on January 17...

Bike Racks

January 17, 2026, 9:20 PM

EU Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Massimo Santoro and National Parks Development Committee Deputy Executive Director Jezreel Gaius...

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

JINS Philippines Introduces Cheek Color Lens, a Beauty-Inspired Lens Designed to Enhance Everyday Confidence

January 17, 2026, 7:15 PM

Manila, Philippines — JINS Philippines announces the introduction of Beauty Lens, a beauty-inspired lens designed to subtly enhance...

Spotlight

SM MOA Arena welcomes over 200,000 Disney Fans for Disney On Ice

January 17, 2026, 10:51 AM

After 13 days of 33 shows at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, the festive holiday of...

Spotlight

Young Filipino Creatives Get a Chance to Win Up to 1 Million Pesos through DTI’s YC2

January 16, 2026, 4:45 PM

Makati City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Creative Industries Development Council...

Spotlight

Strengthening Your ESG Performance for Your Customers: 8 Insights

January 16, 2026, 3:22 PM

Beyond reliable products or competitive prices, customers today care about whether or not the brands to which they...

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Bianca Umali shares recovery update after health scare

Jasper Valdez - January 18, 2026, 3:32 PM

Rufa Mae Quinto revisits 2016 memories with late husband in heartfelt throwback

January 18, 2026, 3:30 PM

Rabiya Mateo opens up about mental health struggles

January 18, 2026, 1:30 PM

Michael Pacquiao draws attention online over new photo

January 18, 2026, 1:23 PM

Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji’s infectious charm on big screen

January 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

Globe Telecom seeks to raise up to P25 billion via preferred shares

Jenniffer B. Austria - January 18, 2026, 11:04 AM

DOT, Pick Up Coffee brew partnership to promote tourism

January 18, 2026, 11:02 AM

Security Bank ends 2025 with 377 branches after December expansion

January 18, 2026, 11:01 AM

FFCCCII backs finance chief on data-driven tax audit reforms

January 18, 2026, 10:44 AM

Yanson Group reelects board to boost Mindanao’s transport links

January 18, 2026, 10:40 AM

NGAP backs JGFP in staging World Junior Team golf tourney in Davao

Manila Standard - January 17, 2026, 8:40 PM

Filipina ultrarunner Mendoza powers way to top 8 finish in Italy’s Grand Prix

January 17, 2026, 8:30 PM

Reyes, Strickland, Bustamante, Souquet set for showdown at WNT Legends

January 17, 2026, 8:20 PM

PH to host 45th Asian Track cycling at New Tagaytay Velodrome

January 17, 2026, 8:10 PM

Weaving the win: A special documentary of Abra’s title run in MPBL

January 17, 2026, 10:55 AM

‘Ada’ strengthens into tropical storm

Manila Standard - 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

‘Ada’ decelerates over Philippine Sea east of Mindanao

January 14, 2026, 8:24 PM

Signal No. 1 up in Samar, Surigao areas for ‘Ada’

January 14, 2026, 2:02 PM

FEATURES

Mattel unveils ‘autistic’ Barbie

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Mattel unveils ‘autistic’ Barbie

Features Angelica Villanueva & Agence France Presse - 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

Working student shares journey in topping both CPA, Bar exams

January 8, 2026, 10:24 AM

Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30

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OPINION

Editorial

Gaming magnate Ang now on the run

THE government, through the Department of Interior and Local Government, is offering a P10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of businessman...

January 17, 2026, 12:34 AM