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ICI asks law enforcers to dig deeper into Cabral’s death

Joel E. Zurbano - December 19, 2025, 10:23 AM

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has asked law enforcement agencies to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the death of Catalina Cabral, the former undersecretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways. According to...

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No work in all gov’t offices on Dec. 29, Jan. 2

Charles Dantes - December 18, 2025, 7:38 PM

Madriaga lawyer claims VP Sara visited client twice

December 18, 2025, 11:20 PM

Pinoys fall for e-scams once a year

December 18, 2025, 11:10 PM

Madriaga lawyer claims VP Sara visited client twice

Pinoys fall for e-scams once a year

Pope Leo warns over use of AI in the military

December 18, 2025, 8:39 PM

Bondi Beach gunmen holed up in hotel for most of Philippines visit

December 18, 2025, 7:40 PM

COA finds large-scale Bulacan anomalies in report to ICI

December 18, 2025, 5:05 PM

Lacson backs measures against misuse in 2026 budget bill

December 18, 2025, 3:25 PM

‘Be loyal to the people, Constitution’

December 18, 2025, 2:15 PM

Dizon vows to optimize use of reduced DPWH funding

December 18, 2025, 12:15 PM

Sports

Eala, Blu boys baseball team make history in SEA Games

December 18, 2025, 11:15 PM

THAILAND—Team Philippines turned in a rousing Thursday in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, highlighted by historic gold-medal triumphs...

News

Japan, Philippines share concerns on China radar incident

December 18, 2025, 7:10 PM

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro on Thursday shared concerns over recent military...

News

DPWH bares mass hiring of new personnel in 2026

December 18, 2025, 1:35 PM

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will embark on a massive recruitment drive starting early next...

News

SSS now offers emergency loan to members

December 18, 2025, 11:35 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday that the Social Security System (SSS) has begun offering an emergency...

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Eastern Samar cops relieved over drinking

December 18, 2025, 10:36 PM

SC dismisses poll case due to delay

December 18, 2025, 10:30 PM

Marikina residents lose water supply

December 18, 2025, 10:26 PM

Bus drivers, conductors undergo random drug tests for road safety

December 18, 2025, 10:16 PM

Suspect didn’t go far after slaying girlfriend

December 18, 2025, 10:10 PM

Cops nab 3 in Boracay over bogus credit cards

December 18, 2025, 10:06 PM

P70-m agri project breaks ground in Davao del Norte

December 18, 2025, 10:00 PM

EU holds summit on Russian asset plan for Kyiv

December 18, 2025, 9:50 PM

Japan gov’t sued over ‘unconstitutional’ climate inaction

December 18, 2025, 9:40 PM

Marcos: Court orders arrest of Sarah Discaya, 9 others in flood control scam

Families Deserve More Than ₱500 for Noche Buena ‎ ‎ ‎

Commuting now turns cashless

Reviving tradition to fight against corruption

'ABANDONED BALIKBAYAN BOXES'

Marcos: SSS Rolls Out Emergency Loan Program

Merry Chrismiles

December 18, 2025, 11:00 PM

SM City Grand Central, SM Center Sangandaan, and SM City Valenzuela stage simultaneous ‘ChriSMiles’ celebrations in Caloocan and...

Holiday Patrols

December 18, 2025, 10:56 PM

Members of the Manila Police District attend a meeting at MPD Headquarters on December 18, as police prepare...

Gift Packages

December 18, 2025, 10:40 PM

Calauan, Laguna local government staff repack Christmas gift packages for nearly 37,000 families in the municipality as part...

Boodle Fight

December 18, 2025, 10:20 PM

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. engages in a boodle fight (military-style buffet) during a visit to the Army’s...

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

NutriAsia’s UFC Partners with Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo to Champion Filipino Culinary Excellence

December 19, 2025, 9:28 AM

NutriAsia, makers of the Philippines’ best condiments and sauces, proudly brings together two Filipino culinary icons – world...

Spotlight

DOLE strengthens Hotline 1349

December 18, 2025, 8:40 PM

In support of the administration’s commitment to improving frontline government services and ensuring that every Filipino has access...

Spotlight

DOLE, IBPAP sign MOA to boost PH workforce

December 18, 2025, 8:35 PM

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) formalized its partnership with the Information Technology and Business Process Association...

Spotlight

ECC, PRC partner to ensure compliance of workers’ rehab complex with industry standards

December 18, 2025, 8:30 PM

The Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), both attached agencies of the Department of...

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HIGHLIGHTS

SHOWBIZ

What happens when the world goes offline for 10 days?

Nickie Wang - December 18, 2025, 6:35 PM

Will it be ‘Saving the best for last’ for Chelsea Fernandez?

December 18, 2025, 6:30 PM

Are Rhian Ramos and Sam Verzosa calling it quits?

December 18, 2025, 4:04 PM

AHOF to return to PH for GMA’s New Year’s countdown

December 18, 2025, 1:20 PM

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ track ‘Golden’ makes Oscars Best Original Song shortlist

December 18, 2025, 1:14 PM

BUSINESS

Visa, LandBank team up to digitize government payments

Thony Rose Lesaca - December 19, 2025, 7:00 AM

Tanduay enters Denmark through distribution deal with Bastard Spirits

December 19, 2025, 6:00 AM

Philodrill seeks larger petroleum service contract

December 19, 2025, 5:00 AM

PCC clears Upper Pickering’s acquisition of 50% stake in Interflour

December 19, 2025, 4:00 AM

Philippines marks 90 years of economic planning

December 19, 2025, 3:00 AM

SPORTS

Gilas PH survives Indonesia, punches ticket to SEAG final

Manila Standard Sports - December 19, 2025, 2:40 AM

Gilas women rip Indonesians to reach finals

December 19, 2025, 2:30 AM

Blu Boys get back at Singaporeans, regain softball gold

December 19, 2025, 2:25 AM

Obiena’s triumph elevates PH athletics to new heights

December 19, 2025, 2:20 AM

‘We belong at the top’: Filipinas silence doubters with SEAG gold

December 19, 2025, 2:15 AM

WEATHER

PAGASA: Three weather systems to bring rains over PH

Manila Standard - December 14, 2025, 11:25 PM

‘Wilma’ makes landfall: 19 areas under Signal 1

December 6, 2025, 10:35 PM

‘Wilma’ now approaches Eastern Samar after ‘almost stationary’ afternoon

December 6, 2025, 8:25 PM

La Niña arrives, ‘Wilma’ slips into Visayas region

December 5, 2025, 7:03 PM

Signal No.1 up as ‘Wilma’ enters Visayas region

December 4, 2025, 6:36 PM

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FEATURES

Bondi Beach hero becomes source of pride in Syrian hometown

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Bondi Beach hero becomes source of pride in Syrian hometown

Features Agence France Presse - December 16, 2025, 8:19 PM

Typhoon, Cebu, love top Pinoys’ Facebook search list

December 15, 2025, 11:10 PM

Rubio orders US diplomats to change font in latest anti-diversity push

December 11, 2025, 8:01 PM

Skydiver survives plane-tail dangling incident in Australia

December 11, 2025, 1:12 PM

Studio Ghibli anime film exhibition in China postponed amid row with Japan

December 10, 2025, 3:15 PM

OPINION

Editorial

Why Abante’s call for a probe matters

WHEN Manila Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante urged both the House of Representatives and the Ombudsman to investigate the sworn allegations of Ramil Lagunoy Madriaga...

December 19, 2025, 12:34 AM

“Two Faces of Disaster”

This is an AI-generated cartoon with the prompt: A two-headed monster: one head is...

December 5, 2025, 12:16 AM

COLUMNISTS

Unconstitutional medical patronage

Melandrew Velasco

When a bottle finds its roots

Ernesto M. Hilario

PhilHealth fund transfer: Accountability and fiscal reality

Porkers Anonymous

Florencio Fianza

The nation needs a breather

Ernesto M. Hilario

No soil erosion in Zambales

Jose Antonio Goitia

China’s assault at Escoda Shoalan act of war vs. Filipinos

Jude Avorque Acidre

The Fifth Gospel

Disagree better

Honor Blanco Cabie

Grinding Grains

9-day Simbang Gabi rings in Xmas tradition, filial devotion

Melandrew Velasco

135 years of San Miguel Beer: How a bottle learned to speak ‘Pinoy’

Melandrew Velasco

Why Project NOAH and trees matter more than ever

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Price Watch

Oil firms see P0.30-cut on diesel, unsure on gasoline

December 12, 2025, 10:46 PM

Gasoline to spike anew by P1.30/liter; Diesel to inch up, kerosene lower

December 5, 2025, 11:25 PM

Firms to roll back diesel, kerosene prices

December 1, 2025, 10:30 PM

Diesel, kerosene prices to dive next week

November 28, 2025, 11:40 PM

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VIP nights for elite players

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Practical gifts that keep loved ones connected this Christmas

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Festive & Fit: Healthy holiday tips for a diabetes-friendly Christmas

December 18, 2025, 2:09 PM

Converge Techco Shift Gains Pace as Global Business Unit Moves to Future-Forward Office

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YGG Pilipinas and DICT’s regional builder residency with Sui Foundation produces 50 graduates

December 18, 2025, 6:14 PM

Rain-proof your daily wardrobe with LG Styler

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LTFRB grants TNVS drivers’ appeal for fare ‘compensatory’ adjustment

December 18, 2025, 5:33 PM

Philips Evnia joins forces with Sonic Racing Cross World to bring gamers the perfect fusion of speed and visual brilliance

December 18, 2025, 5:31 PM

Baguio’s Camp John Hay to open charging stations for more sustainable tourism

Manila Standard - December 18, 2025, 10:28 PM

CAMPI, IPOPHIL to combat counterfeit auto parts online

December 13, 2025, 8:10 PM

Suzuki opens Mindoro dealership in Calapan

December 13, 2025, 8:05 PM

ACMobility, Landers partner to open first EV Charging Hub at Vermosa, Arca South

December 13, 2025, 8:00 PM

New Kia Seltos makes global debut

December 13, 2025, 6:10 PM

Festive & Fit: Healthy holiday tips for a diabetes-friendly Christmas

Manila Standard Cravings - December 18, 2025, 2:09 PM

Honeybon’s perfect gift for the holidays: DIY Christmas Gingerbread Houses

December 13, 2025, 6:20 PM

Love yourself better this 2026 with Kenny Rogers Roasters

December 13, 2025, 6:10 PM

Triple victory: San Marino Corned Tuna’s ‘The Love You Deserve’ campaign sweeps major awards

December 13, 2025, 6:00 PM

Christmas reunions made more joyful with Magnolia Chicken Timplados

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Business

Philippines marks 90 years of economic planning

December 19, 2025, 3:00 AM

The Philippine government celebrated 90 years of socioeconomic planning on Wednesday, with officials pledging to strengthen evidence-based policymaking...

Business

Ayala signs global partnerships, secures $300 million in funding deals

December 19, 2025, 2:00 AM

Ayala Corp. is closing 2025 with a series of new international ventures and innovative financing deals aimed at...

Business

Rizal Green Energy delivers power from Isabela solar plant

December 19, 2025, 1:00 AM

Rizal Green Energy Corp. said it started exporting 33.831 megawatts from its 40-MW Limbauan solar power facility in...

Banking & Finance

IC lifts cease-and-desist order against Medocare Health Systems

December 19, 2025, 12:00 AM

The Insurance Commission has lifted its cease-and-desist order against Medocare Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) and released the health...