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Philippines GDP expanded 5.2% in third quarter of 2024

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The Philippine economy grew 5.2 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. It said that the gross...

Mary Jane Veloso ‘elated’ by possible return to the Philippines

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Indonesia—A Philippine woman sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges said Thursday that she was "elated" to be returning home, after a deal brokered between the two nations. Mary Jane Veloso was arrested in Indonesia in 2010 carrying a suitcase lined with 2.6 kilograms (5.7 pounds) of heroin and later sentenced to death by firing squad. The mother-of-two's case sparked an uproar in the Philippines, with her family and supporters...

Analysis of debris from Fukushima sample could take 6 months to a year

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It will take six months to a year to analyse a tiny...

Banana taped to wall sells for $6.2 million in NY auction

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A fresh banana taped to a wall -- a provocative work of...

Russia fired intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for first time—Kyiv

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Kyiv, Ukraine—Moscow on Thursday launched an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for the...

Fil-Am siblings among 4 dead in California shooting

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Two Filipino-American siblings were among four people killed in a shooting incident...

Romualdez urges VP Sara to attend House hearing, explain spending

National Maricel Cruz -
Speaker Martin Romualdez urged Vice President Sara Duterte to finally come to...

Japan study shows simple questions can help detect Alzheimer’s

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A method developed by a Japanese team using three questions allows easy...
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PARIS OLYMPICS

Elections 2025

ELECTIONS 2025

14 Senate nuisance candidates file for reconsideration

Vito Barcelo -
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that 14 senatorial aspirants among the 177 individuals...

Comelec slams killing of vice mayor bet in South Cotabato

Vito Barcelo -
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) denounced the killing of a vice mayoral aspirant by...

Comelec declares 117 as nuisance candidates

Vito Barcelo -
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) declared 117 senatorial aspirants as nuisance candidates for the...

Cynthia Villar confirms church encounter with rival, but denies ‘confrontation’

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Senator Cynthia Villar confirmed on Tuesday the authenticity of a now viral video featuring...
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TOP STORIES

Screen to reality: South Korea targets K-pop, K-drama tourism boom

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Seoul, South Korea—Deep in South Korea's hinterlands lies a perfect replica of 1900s Seoul: welcome...

‘Task Force Ayungin’ strengthens coordination in WPS—US Embassy

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The ‘Task Force Ayungin’ assembled in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) enhances defense alliance...

Marcos: Veloso coming home

Charles Dantes, Rachelle Tonelada, Vito Barcelo, Joel E. Zurbano, Ralph Harvey Rirao & Maricel Cruz -
Indonesia: Transfer process to PH may begin in December Overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso,...

‘Extremely happy’: Family hopeful after 14-year plight

Rachelle Tonelada -
Celia Veloso waited 14 years to hear the words that her daughter, overseas Filipino...
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NEWS

Fil-Am siblings among 4 dead in California shooting

Rachelle Tonelada -
Two Filipino-American siblings were among four people killed in a shooting incident inside a...

Romualdez urges VP Sara to attend House hearing, explain spending

Maricel Cruz -
Speaker Martin Romualdez urged Vice President Sara Duterte to finally come to the House...

Japan study shows simple questions can help detect Alzheimer’s

Kyodo News -
A method developed by a Japanese team using three questions allows easy screening of...

WHO OKs emergency use of Japanese mpox vaccine amid surge

Kyodo News -
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it has granted emergency use of a Japanese...

Marcos pushes for expanded seedling nurseries to boost agri, food sectors

Charles Dantes -
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday called for the expansion of seedling nurseries nationwide...

Speaker’s initiative delivers P850-M aid to 170K cyclone-hit Bicolanos

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House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez along with Ako Bicol party-list Rep. and Appropriations...
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OPINION

Safety net for the elderly

There’s good news for the elderly in the country. The House of Representatives has approved...
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COLUMNISTS

Relics from a forgotten past

Manila Standard Lito Banayo -
“We do not remember our past; we do not treasure our history; we have...

The LRT 1 extension

Manila Standard Florencio Fianza -
“We have to do a lot better if we want to catch up with...

Catching the big fish

Manila Standard Ernesto M. Hilario -
“This is an approach to the war on drugs that is completely different from...

Guarding the digital wallet

Manila Standard Ian Farquhar -
“This is cybersecurity’s critical role in Philippine finance.” The banking sector plays a crucial role...

Rody to ICC: Investigate me before I die

Manila Standard Emil Jurado -
“May Duterte’s wish come true.”   It is now clear that the Marcos administration has...

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NATIONAL

Abalos hails House bill promoting senior citizen employment

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Senatorial aspirant Benhur Abalos Jr. voiced strong support for House Bill No. 10985 that...

Romualdez urges VP Sara to attend House hearing, explain spending

Maricel Cruz -
Speaker Martin Romualdez urged Vice President Sara Duterte to finally come to the House...

Marcos pushes for expanded seedling nurseries to boost agri, food sectors

Charles Dantes -
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday called for the expansion of seedling nurseries nationwide...

Speaker’s initiative delivers P850-M aid to 170K cyclone-hit Bicolanos

Rosas Olarte -
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez along with Ako Bicol party-list Rep. and Appropriations...
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WORLD NEWS

World still split over money in Azerbaijan climate meet

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BAKU, AZERBAIJAN — A fresh draft of a climate pact unveiled Thursday at COP29...

4 tourists die of methanol poison in Laos

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BANGKOK — Four foreign tourists have died after a suspected mass methanol poisoning from...

Analysis of debris from Fukushima sample could take 6 months to a year

Agence France Presse -
It will take six months to a year to analyse a tiny sample of...

Banana taped to wall sells for $6.2 million in NY auction

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A fresh banana taped to a wall -- a provocative work of conceptual art...
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BUSINESS

P694-b wind projects get green lane certification

Othel V. Campos -
The Board of Investments (BOI) awarded the green lane certification to Buhawind Energy Philippines...

PEZA approved P186-b projects in first 11 months

Othel V. Campos -
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said Wednesday it approved P186.098 billion in investments...

Filinvest REIT plans to double leasing assets in 2 years

Jenniffer B. Austria -
Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT), the real estate investment trust of the Filinvest Group, plans...

Meralco hikes 2025 distribution network capital spending to P25b

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Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is allocating a P25-billion distribution network capital expenditure...

GALLERY

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Rising prices

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New ICUs for Navotas

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Aid for Catanduanes

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Smooth sailing at CA

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Gun show

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Praying with seagulls

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Dragon Ball Z

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Somali refugees

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ON THE ROAD

A momentous revival: Toyota to launch All-New Tamaraw next month

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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially announced the much-anticipated launch of the all-new Tamaraw,...

Dealership announcements:

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New Suzuki Otis dealership now on soft opening Suzuki Philippines proudly announces the soft opening...

Kia previews EV3 and PV5 models at first Asia regional ‘EV Day’

Manila Standard -
Kia Asia Pacific recently celebrated a significant milestone with the inaugural 2024 Kia EV...

Changan Auto celebrates successful year one in PH

Manila Standard -
Changan Auto Philippines, a subsidiary of Inchcape Philippines, proudly marks its first anniversary, establishing...
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SPORTS

Gonzalez, Lopez big golf winners

Sports Manila Standard -
The Southwoods Chairman’s Charity Cup concluded on a high note, cementing its reputation as...

Full squad by March

Columns Erel Cabatbat -
The much-anticipated stint of several high-profile Filipino soccer stars playing abroad with the national...

Biñan stuns Bacoor again, sets title duel with Quezon

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Games on Monday (Alonte Sports Arena) 4 p.m. – Rizal vs Bacoor (bronze medal match) 6...

TNT’s driving force Calvin Oftana wants Tropang Giga to be top contender for each conference

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TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana may have called their recent masterclass finals win a...
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ENTERTAINMENT

ABS-CBN stars draw over 10,000 fans at Laguna mall event

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More than 10,000 fans gathered at a Laguna mall last Sunday to see stars...

Kirk Bondad eyes first Mister World 2024 title for PH

Eton B. Concepcion -
Model and athlete Kirk Bondad is positioning himself to win the Mister World 2024...

OPM legend Side A, Janine Teñoso share stage for a cause

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Janine Teñoso and Side A Band are teaming up for the first time in...

Filipino talents make their mark on LA’s fashion, photography scenes

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A couple of weeks ago, I attended separate occasions highlighting major developments in the...
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LIFESTYLE

Australian home and lifestyle brand Anko opens doors in PH

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Anko, a home and lifestyle brand popular in Australia and New Zealand for its...

Responsible gaming campaign aims to empower Filipino gamers

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In order to give Filipino gamers the information and resources they need to make...

Redefining solutions to achieve healthier skin 

Abigail Adriatico -
Caring for one’s skin has gained popularity across genders, yet finding the right routine...

Health experts urge DOH to include 9-Valent HPV vaccine in immunization program

Manila Standard Lifestyle -
The Philippine Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (PIDSOG) has called on the...
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SPOTLIGHT

‘Worshipful Master’ wins 2024 PHILRACOM-PCSO Grand Derby in Batangas

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Malvar-Tanauan City, Batangas – Jockey Lester De Jesus and his horse ‘Worshipful Master’ emerged...

PCSO provides food relief, educational assistance to Typhoon Kristine victims in Bicol

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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) delivered aid to thousands of residents in the...

NAC bags Most Inspiring Workplace Award

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Listed natural resources development company Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) has been honored by the...

French Film Festival takes center stage at SM Cinema

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Admission is free from November 22 to 29 at SM Aura and SM City...
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LGUs

San Pablo launches garden filter project

Roy Tomandao -
San Pablo City in Laguna, known as the City of Seven Lakes, is taking...

Party-list group gives away rice, fertilizers

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THE ATEACHER party-list led by Virginia Rodriguez has distributed rice and organic fertilizers free of...

Barangay workers in Iloilo receive P1K hike in monthly honorariums

Caloy Lozada -
Barangay Service Point Officers (BSPOs), Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), Day Care teachers, patrolmen (tanods),...

Mayor Binay proposes loan moratorium in disaster-stricken areas

Joel E. Zurbano -
Makati City Mayor and senatorial aspirant Abigail Binay proposed the implementation of an automatic...
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TECH

Hunter vs spy: Sophos ‘Pacific Rim’ report details its defensive, counter-offensive operation with multiple adversaries based in China

Manila Standard - Tech -
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, recently released “Pacific...

Lacoste presents the LC33

Manila Standard - Tech -
On November 8, Lacoste unveiled its latest timepiece, the LC33, at SM Mall of...

DigiPlus wins multiple accolades at Transform Awards Asia 2024

Manila Standard - Tech -
DigiPlus Interactive, together with world-leading branding specialist Landor, secured four awards at the Transform...

Double the boom with free LG XBOOM GO XG2T when you purchase the XBOOM XL9T until November 30 at LG Online Brand Store

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Get a free LG XBOOM GO XG2T Mini Portable Bluetooth Speaker with your purchase of the XBOOM...
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CRAVINGS

Spain’s Camino de Santiago translated into Tagaytay tasting menu

Ratziel San Juan -
Tagaytay dining destination "Samira by Chele Gonzalez" introduced a limited seven-course degustation menu called...

Pancake House welcomes the holidays with the return of the ‘bibingka’ pancakes

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The holiday season is a time of nostalgia, warmth, and gathering, and what better...

Make the Christmas celebration more joyful with Jollibee Chickenjoy

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Christmas is truly a one-of-a-kind celebration in the Philippines. As the special day approaches, Filipinos...

Sinugba, tocino and sans rival: Buglas Isla brings Dumaguete’s unhurried, delicious way of life to Manila

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Buglas Isla Cafe, which has become a beloved go-to place in the seaside capital...
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Loyzaga seeks more funds to deal with climate change

DENR News -
The Philippines called for more funding and advanced technologies to address climate change and...

Sanitation,clean water major issues in typhoons

UN News -
After enduring 12 typhoons this year, including two back-to-back storms in less than a...

FAO: Agri-food integration key in climate crisis

FAO News -
BAKU, Azerbaijan—The only way to reduce carbon emissions and restore nature on the path...

Mentos gives relief to commuters, recycles plastic waste into benches

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Perfetti Van Melle Philippines, through its partnership with PCX Markets (PCX), has transformed over...
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PETS

Hard Rock Cafe goes feline fine for Global Cat Day

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In celebration of Global Cat Day on Oct. 16, Hard Rock Cafe Manila hosted...

Biopharmaceutical company expands rabies prevention program

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Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines) Inc. launched its annual “Stop Rabies” program in Puerto Galera, Mindoro,...

PetPal launches EMR Portal to support Filipino vets

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PetPal, a digital pet care platform by 917Ventures, has introduced the Electronic Medical Record...

Can dogs eat shrimp?

Niko Gabriel Salgado -
When it comes to sharing human food with dogs, most pet owners want to...
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POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Rising prices

Diana Noche -
Prices of fish and other marine products were a bit high the last few...

New ICUs for Navotas

Andrew Rabulan -
Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco and Congressman Toby Tiangco led the blessing ceremonies for...

Aid for Catanduanes

Norman Cruz -
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) load 12,000 food packs on BRP Teresa...

Smooth sailing at CA

Joseph Muego -
The bicameral Commission on Appointments readily nodded at the nomination of Juan Victor Remulla...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

in PHP
  Australian Dollar35.7
  Swiss Franc62.8
  Euro59.7
  British Pound68.9
  Hong Kong Dollar7.26
  Japanese Yen0.38
  American Dollar56.8
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EXAM RESULT

List of Successful Examinees for 2023 Bar Exam Results

2020-2021 Bar Exam results

List of successful examinees ABABA, Jayson R.ABAD, Elmer II H.ABAD, Joshua Quintin I.ABAD, Neldren J.ABALAYAN,...

Architect Licensure Examination Results (January 2022)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,370 out of 2,205 passed the Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) given...

7 women in top 10 of Bar Exam: 2,103 new lawyers

by Supreme Court of the Philippines Manila, Philippines - Justice Perlas-Bernabe announced that a total...

December 2019 Dentist Licensure Examination results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 540 out of 1,549  passed the December 2019 Dentist Licensure...

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