Manila Standard – Defining the News

‘Fighting corruption like a major cancer surgery’

Charles Dantes - December 4, 2025, 1:05 PM

PBBM: We are bleeding now, but we will heal very quickly President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the country is going through a "difficulty" now as he likened the fight against corruption to "a very major...

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Sandro shows up, Pulong rejects ICI invite

Joel E. Zurbano & Maricel Cruz - December 4, 2025, 2:25 PM

P6.45-billion lost from 747 idle DPWH projects—COA

December 5, 2025, 12:30 AM

PNP open to bounty for Zaldy Co; SEC cancels 2 Discaya firms

December 5, 2025, 12:25 AM

P6.45-billion lost from 747 idle DPWH projects—COA

PNP open to bounty for Zaldy Co; SEC cancels 2 Discaya firms

Senate okays 2026 budget on second reading

December 5, 2025, 12:20 AM

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

December 4, 2025, 6:36 PM

Palace says ICI integrity solid despite Singson’s exit

December 4, 2025, 6:32 PM

LPA develops into Tropical Depression ‘Wilma’

December 4, 2025, 4:45 PM

Japan eyes legal ban, penalties on implanting gene-edited human embryos

December 4, 2025, 3:55 PM

Makabayan Bloc hits Pulong Duterte’s refusal to appear at ICI

December 4, 2025, 3:07 PM

News

Philippines thanks Oman for assisting Pinoy seafarers

December 4, 2025, 3:50 PM

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced that nine Filipino seafarers held captive by Houthi rebels in...

News

PBBM says new Bucana Bridge to ease travel in Davao City

December 4, 2025, 2:23 PM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday inspected the newly completed Bucana Bridge, a key segment of the...

News

Singson urges Congress to give ICI more teeth

December 4, 2025, 2:02 PM

Former Public Works Secretary Rogelio “Babes” Singson yesterday urged Congress to give the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI)...

Crime/Courts

SC allows SolGen as counsel for gov’t in Rody, Bato petitions

December 4, 2025, 11:48 AM

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday announced its decision allowing the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to...

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Chinese importer of luxury cars to be deported — Viado

December 4, 2025, 11:28 AM

Defense officials, lawyers examine new Anti-Espionage Bill

December 4, 2025, 11:26 AM

Pulong Duterte declines ICI invitation

December 4, 2025, 10:55 AM

DILG intensifies hunt for Ong on POGO raps

December 4, 2025, 10:49 AM

Philippines sees more Chinese ships near Bajo de Masinloc

December 4, 2025, 10:42 AM

ABS-CBN issues statement after TV5 moves to pull the plug on content partnership

December 4, 2025, 10:33 AM

Metro Manila, Mindanao solons support Speaker Dy

December 4, 2025, 10:21 AM

2 Army troopers die in clash with Samar rebels

December 4, 2025, 9:55 AM

GSIS to pay P3.93 billion in Christmas cash gifts

December 4, 2025, 9:02 AM

Images

Corruption kills

December 5, 2025, 12:35 AM

An anti-corruption mural with the message ‘Corruption Kills Our Future’ is painted on a University of the Philippines...

CYBEX 2025

December 4, 2025, 11:40 PM

Defense personnel take part in the Department of National Defense’s Cyber Exercise (CYBEX) 2025, held December 2–3 to...

Peace and art

December 4, 2025, 11:30 PM

Filipino students celebrate their achievements at the 7th International Loving-Peace Art Competition, where the Philippines earned its first-ever...

Twilight zone

December 4, 2025, 10:40 PM

The setting sun pierces through heavy clouds over Quezon City on Wednesday, casting a warm glow over the...

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

Ajinomoto Conducts Ocean Clean-Up and Mangrove Planting at Baseco Beach

December 5, 2025, 9:54 AM

Manila, Philippines – As part of its continuing sustainability initiatives, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) recently conducted a coastal clean up and tree planting at BasecoBeach...

Spotlight

Copperstone Lending: Trusted, SEC-Registered Lending Firm Empowering Filipino Small Business Owners

December 5, 2025, 9:47 AM

In a rapidly changing business landscape, access to reliable financial support remains crucial for Filipino entrepreneurs and side...

Spotlight

SM Mall of Asia Arena delivers a bold new era of diverse live entertainment

December 5, 2025, 4:37 AM

Striking Emotion in Every Heart: A November of Diverse Emotions with MLTR, Playback Pop It Up!, Jason Derulo,...

Spotlight

A Year of Spectacle Awaits: Experience 2026’s Q1 Shows at SM MOA Arena

December 5, 2025, 3:50 AM

A new year is approaching, bringing an impressive lineup of new acts in 2026 at the SM Mall...

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New voices of OPM tonight at the Big Dome

Jasper Valdez - December 4, 2025, 6:35 PM

Up close and personal with Universal Woman Ivana Carolina

December 4, 2025, 6:30 PM

A celebration of Asian fashion and creativity

December 4, 2025, 6:25 PM

Alden Richards on life beyond the spotlight

December 4, 2025, 6:20 PM

The Celebrity Source marks 25 years with outreach, community work

December 4, 2025, 6:15 PM

Robinsons hospitality arm earns top honors as ‘Best Place to Work’ in Southeast Asia

Manila Standard Business - December 5, 2025, 9:37 AM

Philippines debuts at FHS World 2025 to woo hospitality investors

December 5, 2025, 9:35 AM

MAP, DOE sign 3-year plan to boost energy security

December 5, 2025, 3:00 AM

ATRAM launches Philippines’ first global AI fund

December 5, 2025, 2:00 AM

Lazada kicks off 12.12 Global Brands Fest

December 5, 2025, 1:00 AM

Sting Energy and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team announce their global partnership like never before – By a car

Manila Standard - December 5, 2025, 5:03 AM

PH shooting team snares 2 silvers, bronze in Taipei

December 4, 2025, 9:56 PM

SBP announces Gilas Pilipinas roster for Thailand SEA Games

December 4, 2025, 9:50 PM

PAI confident young PH aquatics’ team can deliver in Bangkok SEAG

December 4, 2025, 9:46 PM

Blue Eagles’ Cariño brims with confidence ahead of SEAG

December 4, 2025, 9:40 PM

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

Manila Standard - December 4, 2025, 6:36 PM

LPA develops into Tropical Depression ‘Wilma’

December 4, 2025, 4:45 PM

LPA enters PH, may become TD ‘Wilma’

December 3, 2025, 10:36 PM

Tropical cyclones may enter Philippines in December

December 1, 2025, 10:40 PM

‘Verbena’ maintains strength, nears waters off Kalayaan Islands

November 26, 2025, 5:23 PM

FEATURES

Away from the manger: Jesus stolen from Brussels nativity in ‘zombie’ row

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Away from the manger: Jesus stolen from Brussels nativity in ‘zombie’ row

Features Agence France Presse - December 3, 2025, 12:16 PM

Finance plans being explored for ‘hikikomori’ after parents’ deaths

December 1, 2025, 2:16 PM

Pink elephants march for Thailand’s late queen mother

November 27, 2025, 4:28 PM

‘Zero-click’ searches on rise due to AI summaries—Japan survey

November 25, 2025, 5:14 PM

Fake AI images have a new generation loving 1980s life

November 25, 2025, 9:41 AM

OPINION

Editorial

DepEd’s school-based feeding program

The good news is that the Senate has approved a bigger budget for the Department of Education (DepEd) next year that will expand the...

December 5, 2025, 12:10 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

Ernesto M. Hilario

About Town

Soil erosion in Zambales towns not true, says DENR

Tony La Viña

Eagle eyes

Why supporting Sonny Angara makes sense

Herman Tiu Laurel

Everyman

AFP kowtows to US proxy aggression

Honor Blanco Cabie

Grinding Grains

ICI’s credibility under challenge

Honor Blanco Cabie

Grinding Grains

Closer scrutiny needed for Bayanihan SIM Project

Sandro Marcos vows to cooperate in ICI probe

Jude Avorque Acidre

The Fifth Gospel

The dilemma of performative politics

Honor Blanco Cabie

Grinding Grains

Pride in one’s literature

Jose Antonio Goitia

Everyman

The Filipino spirit holds the line for regional stability

Louis 'Barok' Biraogo

Citizen Barok

Build, build, steal

Exam Results

November 2025 Nurses Licensure Examination Results

November 27, 2025, 4:35 AM

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November 27, 2025, 4:30 AM

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November 27, 2025, 4:25 AM

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November 27, 2025, 4:20 AM

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING

November 21, 2025, 6:00 AM

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November 20, 2025, 6:00 AM

Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

October 28, 2025, 6:00 AM

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October 27, 2025, 6:00 AM

Price Watch

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

Oil firms set for mixed price adjustments today

November 24, 2025, 10:46 PM

Oil companies set to increase fuel prices this week

November 17, 2025, 11:20 PM

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Fuel your wanderlust

Nickie Wang - December 4, 2025, 6:05 PM

Twenty-six things to do before 2026

December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM

Campaign expands reproductive health access in PH

December 4, 2025, 3:36 AM

Lullabies have limits

December 4, 2025, 3:30 AM

Wellness destination debuts heritage-focused brand makeover

December 4, 2025, 3:26 AM

Digital healthcare reaches remote Palawan communities

December 4, 2025, 3:20 AM

Converge techco shift gains pace as Global Business Unit moves to future-forward office

Manila Standard - Tech - December 5, 2025, 9:33 AM

Seamless global transfers: Palawan Group enhances Pera Padala services for outbound beeds

December 5, 2025, 5:37 AM

Signify accelerates the Race to Growth in the Philippines: Celebrating 2025 wins and exciting news for 2026

December 5, 2025, 5:22 AM

Your bonus just dropped—Here’s how to make It work harder with Maya

December 5, 2025, 4:50 AM

Snap, Smile, and Score a brand new OPPO smartphone with Ollie this Christmas

December 5, 2025, 4:46 AM

Motorcycle Sales Surge 19% in October as Demand Persists

Manila Standard - December 2, 2025, 2:17 PM

“A sedan that drives as aggressive as it looks”

November 30, 2025, 3:53 PM

‘Works like a truck, drives like a car’

November 29, 2025, 6:26 PM

Power Plant Mall to raffle off Lexus GX Overtrail this Christmas

November 29, 2025, 6:20 PM

Suzuki breaks ground for Lucena dealership

November 29, 2025, 6:10 PM

Quezon Club: Your next dining destination for great food, greater experiences

Manila Standard Cravings - December 3, 2025, 5:45 PM

A decade of Italian dining: Sicilian Roast opens Molito Branch

November 29, 2025, 6:56 PM

Dusit Thani Manila welcomes 1st Filipina Executive Chef

November 29, 2025, 6:50 PM

The Westin Manila’s exciting offers for the holidays

November 29, 2025, 6:46 PM

The World of Christmas at Newport World Resorts: Flavors of the season

November 25, 2025, 4:32 PM

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Business

Lazada kicks off 12.12 Global Brands Fest

December 5, 2025, 1:00 AM

Lazada, a leading e-commerce platform in the Philippines, launched its 12.12 Global Brands Fest and All-Out Pasko Sale,...

Agri & Mining

DA plans mass hiring of agriculturists

December 5, 2025, 12:00 AM

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing for a massive hiring drive to fill thousands of positions in...

Business

PH exports likely to post strong year-end growth

December 4, 2025, 8:55 PM

Philippine exports are expected to finish the year on a strong note, sustaining positive momentum through November and...

Business

Citicore secures P3.975-b loan from BPI for 113-MW solar project

December 4, 2025, 8:40 PM

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has secured a P3.975 billion project finance loan facility agreement with the Bank...

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