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BPSF caravan goes to Zamboanga City, Tawi-Tawi, and Davao del Norte in the coming weeks

Latest News Rio N. Araja - May 5, 2024, 5:42 pm 0

The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) of the Marcos administration has already poured in billions of pesos in government services, financial aid and livelihood...

US state deputy secretary set to visit China, PH

National May 5, 2024, 10:00 pm

OFW couple injured in Hong Kong landslide—DMW

Japan urges 400 to evacuate northern city over forest fire

News May 5, 2024, 8:00 pm

US state deputy secretary set to visit China, PH

May 5, 2024, 10:00 pm

China’s military aggression prompt PH, US, Japan, Australia to line up more joint maritime drills

Latest News Rey E. Requejo - May 5, 2024, 2:29 pm

The Philippines, United States, Japan and Australia have cited the aggressive actions of China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as added motivation for them to line up more quadrilateral maritime exercises to assert a rules-based order in the international waters. This came after Defense Secretaries Gilberto Teodoro (Philippines), Lloyd Austin (US), Ministers Kihara Minoru (Japan) and Richard Marles (Australia) gathered in Hawaii last May 2 for their second ministerial...

Set up help desks for PUV drivers unable to join modernization program, Poe urges LTFRB

Latest News Macon Ramos-Araneta - May 5, 2024, 6:09 pm

To hastily assist jeepney drivers and operators who did not join the state-sanctioned Public...

Russia adds Zelensky to criminal ‘wanted’ list

News AFP - May 5, 2024, 6:00 pm

MOSCOW -- Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted...

BPSF caravan goes to Zamboanga City, Tawi-Tawi, and Davao del Norte in the coming weeks

Latest News Rio N. Araja - May 5, 2024, 5:42 pm

The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) of the Marcos administration has already poured in...

China’s military aggression prompt PH, US, Japan, Australia to line up more joint maritime drills

Latest News Rey E. Requejo - May 5, 2024, 2:29 pm

China’s military aggression prompt PH, US, Japan, Australia to line up more joint maritime drills

Set up help desks for PUV drivers unable to join modernization program, Poe urges LTFRB

Latest News Macon Ramos-Araneta - May 5, 2024, 6:09 pm

To hastily assist jeepney drivers and operators who did not join the...

Russia adds Zelensky to criminal ‘wanted’ list

News AFP - May 5, 2024, 6:00 pm

MOSCOW -- Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list...

BPSF caravan goes to Zamboanga City, Tawi-Tawi, and Davao del Norte in the coming weeks

Latest News Rio N. Araja - May 5, 2024, 5:42 pm

The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) of the Marcos administration has already...

US to prepare for more China ‘grey zone’ acts

Manila Standard - May 5, 2024, 12:15 am

As 4 defense chiefs hit dangerous activities in SCS New United States Indo-Pacific Command chief...

Pag-asa Island cays observed in ‘degraded state’ — study

Charles Dantes & Ratziel San Juan - May 5, 2024, 12:10 am

A marine biologist on Saturday revealed Pag-asa Island cays, which are low islands or...

LTFRB rules out fare hike amid jeepney modernization

Maricel Cruz & Joel E. Zurbano - May 5, 2024, 12:05 am

No fare hikes shall be implemented for public utility vehicles (PUVs) despite the ongoing...

PBBM: PH ecozones offer best deals to investors

Charles Dantes - May 5, 2024, 12:00 am

President Marcos on Saturday highlighted the attractive investment arrangements provided by the government to...

High-ranking US State Department official to visit PH this week

Rey E. Requejo - May 5, 2024, 5:39 pm

US Department of State Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard Verma will visit...

Bicol Loco Festival in Albay ends on a high note as weekend concerts draw 85K crowd

Rosas Olarte - May 5, 2024, 5:33 pm

The inaugural Bicol Loco Hot Air Balloon and Music Festival concluded over the weekend...

Pay gap between BSP execs, public school teachers enrages party-list group

Rio N. Araja - May 5, 2024, 4:04 pm

A party-list lawmaker representing the cause of education workers slammed as “obscene” the hefty...

‘Radicalized’ teen shot dead by police in Australia

AFP - May 5, 2024, 3:09 pm

Sydney, Australia—Western Australian police shot and killed a "radicalized" 16-year-old boy with a knife,...

Rescuers brave Indonesia volcano eruptions to save pets

AFP - May 5, 2024, 2:40 pm

Tagulandang, Indonesia—An Indonesian volunteer returns from a dangerous rescue mission to a remote island where...

German army faces new questions over online security

AFP - May 5, 2024, 1:25 pm

Berlin, Germany—Germany's army faced more questions over security lapses after the Zeit Online news...

New confrontation at Scarborough Shoal

Manila Standard - May 4, 2024, 12:15 am

YET again, the China Coast Guard has used water cannon on Philippine vessels, which...

ASEAN confronts US-BBM proxy war

Rod Kapunan - May 4, 2024, 12:10 am

“The latest powerful salvo from the Malaysian Foreign Minister Hasan should be a final...

Our Good Shepherd

Tony La Viña - May 4, 2024, 12:05 am

“Each one must be the Good Shepherd to everyone as part of the human...

Politics 2025

Lito Banayo - May 4, 2024, 12:00 am

“How will politics 2025 play out? And how will the politico-socio-economic situation between now...

PRINT EDITION

Evidentiary presumptions

Tranquil G.S. Salvador III - May 3, 2024, 12:10 am

"Because the presumption in favor of the Marriage Certificate has been rebutted, its contents...

Gordon rallies Filipinos to embrace Lapu-Lapu’s courage

Louis 'Barok' Biraogo - May 3, 2024, 12:05 am

"In his vision, Gordon sees not only the valor of Lapu-Lapu, but also the...

From war zone to zone of peace, development

Ernesto M. Hilario - May 3, 2024, 12:00 am

"The restoration of peace in Muslim Mindanao after decades of armed rebellion means that...

The MMDA struggles

Florencio Fianza - May 2, 2024, 12:10 am

"The problem is with government refusing to allocate funds so that the use of...

Anti-war equals pro-China?

Rod Kapunan - May 2, 2024, 12:05 am

"The US-BBM power-wielders today are not leaving any room for being pro-Filipino anymore" The “’NO...

Vice-presidents

Lito Banayo - May 2, 2024, 12:00 am

"Will BBM reward her with endorsement come 2028? Again, that is doubtful and Inday...

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US state deputy secretary set to visit China, PH

Rey E. Requejo - May 5, 2024, 10:00 pm

United States Department of State Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard Verma will...

Pay gap between BSP execs, public school teachers enrages party-list group

Rio N. Araja - May 5, 2024, 4:04 pm

A party-list lawmaker representing the cause of education workers slammed as “obscene” the hefty...

Cacdac, 25 other Marcos appointees to undergo CA scrutiny

Manila Standard - May 5, 2024, 11:33 am

Newly designated Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and 25 other presidential appointees will...

DILG: Family plays critical role in government’s battle against illegal drugs

Vince Lopez - May 4, 2024, 11:40 pm

Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary (DILG) Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Saturday underscored...

Japan urges 400 to evacuate northern city over forest fire

AFP - May 5, 2024, 8:00 pm

Tokyo, Japan—More than 400 residents in northern Japan were urged to evacuate on Sunday...

Russia adds Zelensky to criminal ‘wanted’ list

AFP - May 5, 2024, 6:00 pm

MOSCOW -- Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted...

‘Radicalized’ teen shot dead by police in Australia

AFP - May 5, 2024, 3:09 pm

Sydney, Australia—Western Australian police shot and killed a "radicalized" 16-year-old boy with a knife,...

Rescuers brave Indonesia volcano eruptions to save pets

AFP - May 5, 2024, 2:40 pm

Tagulandang, Indonesia—An Indonesian volunteer returns from a dangerous rescue mission to a remote island where...

App offers to protect PH brands

Manila Standard Business - May 4, 2024, 9:00 pm

Jan Sysmans, a seasoned mobile app security expert with over 25 years of experience...

Philanthropist Francis Chua Honored for contributions to Unibersidad de Manila

Manila Standard Business - May 4, 2024, 8:50 pm

The City of Manila celebrated the appointment of prominent businessman and philanthropist Francis Chua...

PH market welcomes alcoholic sugar-free cocktails

Manila Standard Business - May 4, 2024, 8:40 pm

Responding to Filipino consumers’ desire for sugar-conscious options, Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola launched the...

Retailers group asks gov’t to abolish ‘de minimis’ rule

Othel V. Campos - May 3, 2024, 10:35 pm

A group of retailers asked the government to abolish the “de minimis” rule for...

GALLERY

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Signs of the times

Yancy Lim - May 5, 2024, 12:25 am

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Green escape

Joan Bondoc - May 5, 2024, 12:20 am

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Hot air balloons in Bicol

Norman Cruz - May 4, 2024, 11:58 pm

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Cool ride

Joan Bondoc - May 4, 2024, 11:53 pm

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Graffiti festival in Taguig

Manila Standard - May 4, 2024, 11:05 pm

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Heat wave casualties

AFP - May 4, 2024, 10:30 pm

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Honor guard

Manila Standard - May 4, 2024, 1:25 am

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Giant produce

Jay Morales - May 4, 2024, 1:20 am

Dongfeng Motors PH adds five to the diverse family

Manila Standard - May 4, 2024, 8:30 pm

Showcases its brand with ‘Drive Your Friend’ Campaign Dongfeng Motors (DFM) Philippines launched an exhilarating...

Charging ahead

Andy Sevilla - May 4, 2024, 8:20 pm

The push for automotive electrification in the Philippines is gaining momentum, with the government...

ACMobility, BYD, BPI Tokyo Century, Diamond rent-a-car partner to accelerate EV adoption in PH

Manila Standard - May 4, 2024, 8:10 pm

In a collaborative effort to drive the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the...

Suzuki kicks off summer with sizzling deals on Ertiga Hybrid and S-Presso

Manila Standard - May 4, 2024, 8:00 pm

As the temperature rises, Suzuki Philippines is turning up the heat with their latest...

PH bags 3golds, breaks course records in HK tilt

Active Peter Atencio - May 5, 2024, 6:55 pm

Heavy rains did not stop Filipino tracksters from grabbing three golds and setting course...

TNT Tropang Giga march to quarterfinals vs. Painters

Basketball Peter Atencio - May 5, 2024, 6:50 pm

The TNT Tropang Giga stood their ground and clipped the Magnolia Timplados Hotshots in...

Altas Spikers clinch 1st finals’ berth via elims’ sweep

Sports Dennis Abrina - May 5, 2024, 6:45 pm

Defending champion Perpetual Help earned a second straight finals’ appearance in the National Collegiate...

Golden Spikers stay alive, force rubber match vs. Tamaraws

Sports Manila Standard - May 5, 2024, 6:40 pm

University of Santo Tomas said not today to Far Eastern University. The fourth-seeded Golden Spikers...

Njel de Mesa’s studiod elivers a decade’s worth of films in two years

Nickie Wang - May 5, 2024, 7:15 pm

Director Njel de Mesa, the visionary filmmaker behind NDM Studios, boasts an impressive roster...

Celebrating impactful voices on YouTube

Manila Standard Showbiz - May 5, 2024, 7:10 pm

Filipinos are making a big impact around the world, and YouTube is a great...

Sharon Cuneta gets real in latest vlog

Manila Standard Showbiz - May 5, 2024, 7:05 pm

In a recent episode of her vlog, Megastar Sharon Cuneta opened up about the...

Madonna wows Rio with ‘Celebration Tour’ finale

AFP - May 5, 2024, 6:58 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—Pop idol Madonna gave it all in Rio de Janeiro as...

Honor hospitality sales and marketing leaders

Manila Standard Lifestyle - May 5, 2024, 7:00 pm

The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) kicked off its 10th Virtus Awards last...

Pampering moms at Conrad Manila

Manila Standard Lifestyle - May 5, 2024, 6:50 pm

Conrad Manila is pulling out all the stops this Mother’s Day, offering a luxurious...

Davao goes global with arrival of three new Dusit Thani properties

Manila Standard - May 5, 2024, 6:45 pm

I have to thank my friend, Tomas P. Lorenzo, President and Chief Executive Officer...

Nespresso brews up first Southeast Asia boutique concept in PH

Ratziel San Juan - May 5, 2024, 6:40 pm

Premium portioned coffee brand Nespresso has concocted its new boutique design concept for the...

Grab cools down thousands of street workers, delivery riders on Labor Day

Manila Standard - May 5, 2024, 4:31 pm

In honor of Labor Day, Grab Philippines has cooled down thousands of street workers...

El Palacio Hotel & Resort: Where every stay feels like home

Manila Standard Digital - May 3, 2024, 6:37 am

In recent years, there's been a noticeable trend towards hotels and resorts providing a...

Bangkok RHVAC 2024 and Bangkok E&E 2024: ONE STOP SOLUTION for NET ZERO Future

Manila Standard - May 2, 2024, 11:57 pm

Thailand is now ready to stage Bangkok RHVAC 2024 and Bangkok E&E 2024, the...

MR.DIY awards grand prize winner of the holi-diy spend and win raffle promo

Manila Standard - May 2, 2024, 11:55 pm

MR.DIY, the go-to destination for big and small home improvement Familyhan needs, in partnership...

SM offers free medical services in Bulacan

Jun David - May 4, 2024, 10:40 pm

At least 584 Bulacan residents benefited from the recent SM Foundation medical and dental...

Taguig signs pact with DTI on business reg system

Joel E. Zurbano - May 4, 2024, 10:35 pm

Taguig City signed an agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to...

Parañaque villagers feel safer after cops’ raid on Chinese den

Manolo del Rio - May 3, 2024, 11:40 pm

HOMEOWNERS of Multinational Village in Parañaque City heaved a sigh of relief as they...

Tagaytay City most visited in Cavite in Q4

Manila Standard - May 3, 2024, 10:30 pm

With more than 6.5 million same-day visitor arrivals in the fourth quarter of 2023,...

Catch vivo ambassador Alden Richards live at SM Megamall on May 4

Manila Standard - Tech - May 4, 2024, 1:57 pm

The countdown begins with your chance to meet Alden Richards, vivo's beloved ambassador! With...

Bloomberry recognized in Cambridge IFA’s 2024 3G Awards

Manila Standard - Tech - May 4, 2024, 1:41 pm

Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (Bloomberry) was hailed as the winner of the “3G Excellence in...

Embracing sustainability in PH: How businesses can leverage data to realize sustainable business outcomes

Manila Standard - Tech - May 4, 2024, 1:34 pm

The world is undergoing significant transformations, with some of these changes carrying consequences if...

Defending digital fortresses: 32 million attacks thwarted on World Password Day

Manila Standard - Tech - May 4, 2024, 1:31 pm

Passwords serve as the foundation of our digital lives, but they also serve as...

Boracay favorite Nonie’s makes splash with first Metro Manila branch

Ratziel San Juan - May 4, 2024, 7:10 pm

Boracay is so close, you can almost taste it — thanks to the arrival...

Sweeten Mom’s Day with DIY baking at Bakebe

Manila Standard - May 4, 2024, 7:00 pm

Here in the Philippines, we have an endearing saying that moms are the light...

Starbucks celebrates warmth of friendships inspired by Mickey and Friends

Manila Standard - April 29, 2024, 1:12 pm

Get ready for some fun this summer with Mickey and Friends. Starbucks is teaming up...

Pancake House x Coca-Cola: Where classics come together

Manila Standard - April 29, 2024, 12:37 pm

In celebration of Pancake House's golden year, the restaurant introduces an exciting nostalgic addition...

Metro Manila emerges as solid property market

Manila Standard - March 15, 2024, 6:20 pm

Metro Manila is solidifying its position as an attractive real estate market, topping a...

New 50-story landmark rising in Quezon City’s bustling center

Manila Standard - March 15, 2024, 6:10 pm

A new landmark will rise in the bustling commercial and business district of Quezon...

Anchor school

Manila Standard - March 15, 2024, 6:00 pm

Dr. Mary Joy Abaquin, founding director of Multiple Intelligence International School (MIIS), leads the...

Real estate sector sustains expansion

Manila Standard - March 8, 2024, 10:05 pm

The Philippine real estate and housing sector sustained its growth in 2023 despite a...

Major PH firms pledge to curb plastic wastes

Manila Standard - April 29, 2024, 7:00 pm

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources stepped up its efforts to reduce plastic...

Laying down roots: AboitizPower harnesses the power of partnership to plant over two-million trees

Manila Standard - April 29, 2024, 6:55 pm

Trees offer a multitude of benefits to our environment and well-being as they contribute...

Aboitiz Group bares sustainability goals

Manila Standard - April 29, 2024, 6:50 pm

Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastrure unit of the Aboitiz Group, reaffirmed its commitment to...

Asia hit hardest by climate change, extreme weather

UN News - April 29, 2024, 6:45 pm

Asia remained the world’s most disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate and...

DA Cordillera conserves corn varieties for future generations

Manila Standard Business - April 18, 2024, 7:45 pm

The Department of Agriculture- Regional Field Office Cordillera (DA-RFO CAR) said it is actively...

Taiwan experts show farmers how to grow their yield, income

Chin Wong - February 16, 2024, 6:20 pm

There is a quiet revolution in Central Luzon. But unlike uprisings of the past, this...

Tilapia harvest at Pantabangan Park boosts Luzon fish production

Manila Standard - February 16, 2024, 6:10 pm

The DA-BFAR Regional Fisheries Office III harvested over 400 kilos of tilapia from three...

OFW cultivates lush gardens through hydroponics

Patricia Taculao -Deligero - February 9, 2024, 6:30 pm

Farming can go beyond the premises of growing food for income. To some, it...

How to transition your cat to new food

Niko Gabriel Salgado - May 4, 2024, 9:20 pm

Cats are known for being selective about their food choices, which might lead pet...

Controlling your dog’s eating behavior

Niko Gabriel Salgado - May 4, 2024, 9:10 pm

Controlling the eating behavior of your pet is not only about establishing order and...

Human food your cats can eat (and what to avoid)

Niko Gabriel Salgado - April 27, 2024, 8:00 pm

As loving pet owners, we often find ourselves tempted to share our food with...

Understanding Dog Shedding: Facts and Management Tips

Mariana Burgos - April 27, 2024, 7:50 pm

Dog shedding is a natural phenomenon that every pet owner encounters, varying in intensity...

Signs of the times

Yancy Lim - May 5, 2024, 12:25 am

Fans made of anahaw (native palm) leaves hang above Antonio Rivera Street in Barangay...

Green escape

Joan Bondoc - May 5, 2024, 12:20 am

Tourists use a boardwalk to go around Katunggan Park in Mahinog, Camiguin Island.

Hot air balloons in Bicol

Norman Cruz - May 4, 2024, 11:58 pm

Several hot air balloons gear up during the second day of the first-ever “Bicol...

Cool ride

Joan Bondoc - May 4, 2024, 11:53 pm

The heat outside is no match for an ice-skating rink at a mall in...

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American Dollar	56.8
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