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Banker Henry Aguda named new DICT secretary

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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday night announced the appointment of digital banking pioneer Henry Rhoel Aguda as its new...

Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors

A rescue worker descends towards the body of a missing person at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand. The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,600, as rescuers dig through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors. (Photo by Lillian Suwanrumpha / AFP)

4 Filipinos in Myanmar still missing after quake—DFA

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Four Filipinos in Myanmar are still unaccounted for following a recent powerful earthquake in Mandalay City, according to an official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday. "According to the latest data, four are unaccounted for,” DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Eduardo de Vega said in a radio interview. De Vega also said that two of the four missing Filipinos are a married couple, who were living in...

PH Embassy aids 20 Filipinos arrested in Qatar for unauthorized political rally

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified on Sunday that 20 Filipinos...

Gatchalian expresses concerns over plant shutdowns

National Ram Superable -
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that...

Marcos thanks UAE for pardoning 115 Filipinos during Ramadan

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. thanked United Arab Emirates (UAE) President His Highness...

Conti reacts to VP Duterte downplaying ICC case, cites int’l legal precedents

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Human rights lawyer Kristina Conti pushed back against Vice President Sara Duterte’s...

Sabalenka sinks Pegula to win Miami Open

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka won the Miami Open on Saturday, beating...

Marcos hails Eala’s ‘historic, amazing’ run at Miami Open

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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. congratulated Filipino tennis star Alex Eala on...
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PARIS OLYMPICS

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ELECTIONS 2025

Iloilo local executives endorse Villar’s senatorial bid

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Local officials in Iloilo City endorsed the senatorial bid of Camille Villar during the...

‘Register your online platforms’

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Candidates and political parties participating in the May 12 polls still have time to...

Robredo backs Bam Aquino in bid to return to Senate

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Former Vice President Leni Robredo has endorsed Paolo “Bam” Aquino’s bid to return to...

Assign security to opposing candidates, Lacson says

Joel E. Zurbano -
Former senator Panfilo Lacson has proposed that the Philippine National Police (PNP) or the...
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TOP STORIES

Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors

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Mandalay, Myanmar—Residents scrambled desperately through collapsed buildings Sunday searching for survivors as aftershocks rattled the...

US will ensure ‘deterrence’ across Taiwan Strait—Hegseth

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Tokyo, Japan—The United States will ensure "robust, ready and credible deterrence" in the Indo Pacific,...

PH challenges China Navy near Panatag

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US-PH defense alliance getting on China’s nerves – analysts The Philippine Navy has challenged a...

Marcos hails Eala’s ‘historic, amazing’ run at Miami Open

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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. congratulated Filipino tennis star Alex Eala on her “historic...
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NEWS

Iloilo local executives endorse Villar’s senatorial bid

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Local officials in Iloilo City endorsed the senatorial bid of Camille Villar during the...

LPA near Palawan to bring rains over W. Visayas, Mimaropa—PAGASA

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A low-pressure area (LPA) monitored near Palawan entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)...

They work, pay taxes and call US home — but risk deportation

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As he has done for years, Erik Payan had just opened up his tire...

Myanmar anti-coup fighters call partial ceasefire for quake relief

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Anti-coup fighters in Myanmar declared a two-week partial ceasefire as the military began Sunday...

Child with only 1 parent not required to secure travel clearance — DSWD

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A legitimate child traveling abroad with any one of the biological parents is not...

SC says clients should not be penalized for mistakes made by lawyers

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The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday said clients should not be unfairly penalized for...
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OPINION

Monsters in their midst

This is an AI-generated cartoon with the prompt: Generate a political cartoon of a Filipino policeman with an open...

Critical nutrition crisis challenge

WE HEARD this week UNICEF raise the warning that at least 14 million children,...
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COLUMNISTS

Proxy-war preps amid DU30 fight

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“China’s evenhanded response to the Duterte abduction has earned it the endearment of the...

Civil discord in our time

Manila Standard Tony La Viña -
“Let me be clear: tolerance does not mean agreeing with opposing views” THE arrest of...

To the women who don’t have it all

Manila Standard Adelle Chua -
“In the first place, who says we have to want it all?”  Many in our...

BI’s layover ban a strong move vs. POGO-linked criminals

Manila Standard Ernesto M. Hilario -
“By mandating direct repatriation, the BI is closing a key escape route that criminals...

Vicarious liability of a teacher

Manila Standard Tranquil G. Salvador III -
“Teachers shall be freed of liability arising from the tortious acts of their students...

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NATIONAL

PH Embassy aids 20 Filipinos arrested in Qatar for unauthorized political rally

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified on Sunday that 20 Filipinos were arrested...

PNP estimates 60K Filipinos show up to support Duterte on his birthday

Vince Lopez -
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday that around 60,000 Filipinos across the Philippines...

Gatchalian expresses concerns over plant shutdowns

Ram Superable -
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that the maintenance...

Marbil urges balanced crime reporting to bridge public perception gap

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Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil highlighted the significant influence of...
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WORLD NEWS

They work, pay taxes and call US home — but risk deportation

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As he has done for years, Erik Payan had just opened up his tire...

Myanmar anti-coup fighters call partial ceasefire for quake relief

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Anti-coup fighters in Myanmar declared a two-week partial ceasefire as the military began Sunday...

‘Blink of an eye’: Survivor recalls Bangkok skyscraper collapse horror

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A construction worker told Saturday how he cheated death when a Bangkok skyscraper collapsed...

Myanmar quake toll passes 1,000 as rescuers dig for survivors

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Mandalay, Myanmar — The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and...
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BUSINESS

Sugar farmers move to save Negros wildlife

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For generations, the sugarcane fields of Negros have shaped the island’s economy and way...

Manulife, UpLink launch $200k challenge for aging solutions in Asia

Manila Standard Business -
Manulife has launched the ‘Innovating for Asia’s Demographic Future Challenge’ through UpLink, the World...

Beverage giant and Louisiana diner renew partnership to enhance dining experience

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Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) renewed its partnership with Popeyes Philippines (PLK Philippines, Inc.)....

Honda awards top dealers and unveils Certified Plus Program

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Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently held its 2025 Dealer Conference at Okada Manila,...

GALLERY

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Rice for all

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Balancing act

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Mourning

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‘Sorbetes’

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Face-off

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Vibrant tapestry of color

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General meeting

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ON THE ROAD

A Patrol Reborn: Brute SUV Arrives Anew With 7th Gen Launch

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Nissan Philippines finally brings in the seventh generation of its full-size SUV, the All-New...

MIAS 2025: Two Decades of Driving Innovation in the Philippines

Manila Standard -
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), a cornerstone of the Philippine automotive scene, will...

Changan to electrify MIAS 2025 with Full EV Lineup Debut

Manila Standard -
Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan, is set to electrify the Manila International...

Road Anarchy: Who Teaches Our Drivers?

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The mantra of shared road responsibility rings hollow during the daily rush hour, a...
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SPORTS

Sabalenka sinks Pegula to win Miami Open

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka won the Miami Open on Saturday, beating American Jessica...

Yaoyao strives for greater heights in mountain biking

Active Manila Standard -
Cebuana elite MB rider Shagne Yaoyao is working tirelessly to elevate her game to...

UST Tigers sweep elimination round to secure Pinoyliga finals berth

Basketball Manila Standard Sports -
University of Santo Tomas went undefeated in the elimination round of the inaugural Pinoyliga...

Maasin City positions itself as premier football hub with FIFA-approved field

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Maasin City, the capital of Southern Leyte, is well underway of becoming a premier...
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ENTERTAINMENT

Chuckie Dreyfus slams Circus Music Festival over ticket, perks issues

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Actor Chuckie Dreyfus took to social media to criticize the organizers of the Circus...

Former SexBomb Sugar Mercado claims 7-year romance with Willie Revillame

Angelica Villanueva -
Former SexBomb Girls member and dancer-host Sugar Mercado revealed that she had been in...

David Licauco explores faith and redemption in new film

Angelica Villanueva -
Actor David Licauco has played everything from romantic leads in historical dramas to action...

BGYO, PBB Gen 11 alums spill what it’s really like training under Star Magic

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Star Magic’s newly rebranded workshop program, formerly known as Star Magic Workshops, was officially...
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LIFESTYLE

Young Deaf Summit gathers advocates to shape future leaders

Angelica Villanueva -
The Young Deaf Summit (YDS) 2025 convened students and advocates from various institutions to...

Big Bad Wolf promotes youth empowerment through reading

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Big Bad Wolf Books, known for its large-scale book fairs, continues to expand its...

Polo Ralph Lauren unveils Pre-Spring 2025 collection at Solaire

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Polo Ralph Lauren has launched its Pre-Spring 2025 collection at The Shoppes at Solaire,...

Travel local: Summer staycation in Batangas, Cebu, Boracay

Nickie Wang -
Summer doesn’t have to mean long trips and expensive vacations. A well-planned staycation can...
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SPOTLIGHT

Jollibee and kidzooona launch exclusive partnership to bring joyful playtime celebrations

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Kids' celebrations at kidzooona just got a whole lot more joyful and fun, with...

Angkasangga and Isko Moreno strengthen alliance with grand motorcade for Manila’s future

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Manila, Philippines - March 28, 2025 - In an exciting turn of events, the...

MGEN Expands Clean Energy Portfolio With Completion of Three Solar Projects

Manila Standard -
Baras, Rizal, Philippines – 28 March 2025 – Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN),  through its...

Champions of Sustainability and Excellence in Leadership Honored at the 8th Nation Builders & MOSLIV Awards

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PARAÑAQUE, Philippines – The 8th Nation Builders & MOSLIV Awards were successfully held on...
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LGUs

COA flags Negros city on financial discrepancies

Maricel Cruz -
The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, for significant financial discrepancies...

Tuao project enhances gov’t service delivery

Jessica M. Bacud -
TUAO, Cagayan –The local government unit of Tuao is enhancing services to the locals...

Tiny Aklan town soon to have own hospital

Jun N. Aguirre -
LEZO may be the smallest town in Aklan, but a district hospital will soon...

4PH buildings open in Davao

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Four buildings with 7,200 residential units in Davao City are now ready for occupancy,...
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TECH

Power Mac Center’s Basecamp kicks off summer tech workshops

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As technology becomes increasingly integral to everyday life, digitally savvy kids can enhance their...

Experience balanced, warm xboom Signature Sound with New LG xboom Buds

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LG Philippines marks its comeback in the wireless earbuds segment as it introduces the...

HP unleashes new AI experiences for work thru industry-leading portfolio of more than 80 products, services at HP Amplify

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — At its annual Amplify Conference, HP Inc. announced new products and...

Kaspersky discovers sophisticated Chrome zero-day exploit used in active attacks

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Kaspersky has identified and helped patch a sophisticated zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome (CVE-2025-2783) that allowed attackers to bypass the...
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CRAVINGS

Let your culinary adventure begin at Newport World Resorts

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From Asian delights to authentic European dishes, there's something for everyone's taste buds at...

Grand Hyatt Manila unveils new Merienda Cena, seasonal afternoon tea experience

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Grand Hyatt Manila introduces two exceptional afternoon tea offerings at The Lounge, promising to...

Always a healthier indulgence

Manila Standard -
Low in sugar. Packed with nutrients and antioxidants. A superfood in shades of deep...

Sundays made even better at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill PH

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There is nothing more quintessentially British than the world-famous Sunday Roast – a traditional...
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Global warming: PH, other nations struggling vs. triple planetary crisis

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The world is facing a triple planetary crisis with catastrophic consequences. The UN Environment Program...

MPIC showcases conservation efforts at UN Biodiversity Conference

Manila Standard -
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) joined environment officials and advocates from over 190 countries...

Efficient energy key to reducing carbon footprint

Alena Mae S. Flores -
The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc. (PE2) has stressed that energy efficiency and conservation...

Why environmental sustainability matters and what steps we can take

Patricia Taculao -Deligero -
The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food that nourishes us –...
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PETS

Why do dogs and cats eat rocks?

Mariana Burgos -
Have you ever seen your furry friend munching on a rock? It might seem...

The risks of giving tomato to dogs

Niko Gabriel Salgado -
Tomato is a popular fruit in many households, typically used in salads, sauces, and...

How often should you wash your dog’s bowls?

Niko Gabriel Salgado -
As a pet owner, you want to ensure your dog’s health and well-being in...

Acid reflux in pets: A common digestive issue

Mariana Burgos -
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition in...
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POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Rice for all

Joan Bondoc -
A mother and her two young sons leave with five kilos of rice bought...

Balancing act

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A vendor balances various merchandise on his head together with his bike in Taguig...

Mourning

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A Lenten season exhibit at Ali Mall in Cubao, Quezon City includes a life-size...

‘Sorbetes’

Edd Castro -
A group of young customers eagerly buys traditional ‘sorbetes’ (Filipino ice cream) from a...

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

January 2025 Licensure Examination for Architects Results

Complete list of successful examinees in the licensure examination for architects. Roll of Successful Examinees...

List of Successful Examinees for 2024 Bar Exam Results

Supreme Court of the Philippines ManilaLIST OF SUCCESSFUL BAR EXAMINEES2024 Bar ExaminationsFollowing is the...

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...

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