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Philippines unemployment rate rose to 3.9% in March

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The unemployment rate in the Philippines slightly picked up to 3.9 percent in March 2025 from 3.8 percent in February, but stayed at the...

DOTr: EDSA Rebuild pause is PBBM response to public pulse

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday said President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. listened to the people in suspending the EDSA Rebuild project, so the government can use modern technology to prevent a potential two-year traffic congestion nightmare during its implementation. “The President has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Transportation (DOTr), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and other concerned agencies to further study and...

DA steps up response to melioidosis cases in Siquijor

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The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)...

Further delays in VP impeachment trial likely—House

National Rio N. Araja -
Iloilo Rep. Lorenz Defensor, a House impeachment prosecutor, on Sunday said he...

Agrupis as new CHED chief a ‘welcome development’—Daza

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House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Northern Samar Rep. Paul Daza on...

Poe welcomes postponement of EDSA Rebuild project

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Senator Grace Poe on Sunday commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for postponing...

NHA thanks new charter extending its corporate life to 25 years

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The National Housing Authority (NHA) thanked members of the 19th Congress and...

MMDA cancels ‘odd-even’ scheme as PBBM halts EDSA Rebuild

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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will cancel the implementation of odd-even...
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Elections 2025

ELECTIONS 2025

Congressman-elect Lagdameo takes oath

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Congressman-elect Jose Manuel Floirendo Lagdameo has taken his oath as representative of Second District...

Cagayan movement wins big in elections

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TUGUEGARAO City—The One Cagayan movement by governor-elect Edgar Aglipay and running mate Manuel Mamba...

Five bets first to file SOCEs with Comelec

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Five national candidates in the May 12 midterm elections have filed their Statements of...

No honoraria for teachers in Dec. barangay, SK polls

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The Commission on Elections said that over 150,000 public school teachers who are set...
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TOP STORIES

MMDA cancels ‘odd-even’ scheme as PBBM halts EDSA Rebuild

Joel E. Zurbano -
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will cancel the implementation of odd-even scheme following...

PBBM halts EDSA rehab plan; eyes faster, less disruptive fix

Vince Lopez -
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, Jr. on Sunday ordered the suspension of rehabilitation projects along...

‘No special treatment’ on Teves case, says DOJ

Pot Chavez -
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Sunday that the case of former Negros...

DOJ: Roque’s deportation hinges on asylum ruling

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Sunday said that the deportation of former presidential...
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NEWS

DA steps up response to melioidosis cases in Siquijor

Othel V. Campos -
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the...

Further delays in VP impeachment trial likely—House

Rio N. Araja -
Iloilo Rep. Lorenz Defensor, a House impeachment prosecutor, on Sunday said he expects the...

Quezon City opens application for SY 2025-2026 scholarships

Rio N. Araja -
The Quezon City government reopened its doors to aspiring scholars as it begins accepting...

Romualdez credits Tenorio for Gilas youth’s success at SEABA

Rio N. Araja -
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday congratulated the Gilas Pilipinas Youth team for winning...

Agrupis as new CHED chief a ‘welcome development’—Daza

Rio N. Araja -
House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Northern Samar Rep. Paul Daza on Sunday welcomed...

Iloilo launches longest, most exciting Bike Festival edition

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Iloilo City – The 11th Iloilo Bike Festival officially opened on May 31, 2025,...
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OPINION

Poisoned Pens Among Us

This is an AI generated cartoon with the prompt: Generate a political cartoon in horizontal format by a Filipino...

Confronting climate change

THIS week, during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flipped...
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COLUMNISTS

Komedia, a popular theater in northern PH, has faded out

Manila Standard Honor Blanco Cabie -
“It is not clear when the first komedia was staged in the different towns...

From exit to influence: The return of a BI insider

Manila Standard Ernesto M. Hilario -
“One thing is clear: the forces resisting reform are alive, well-funded, and fighting back” The...

Damage control?

Manila Standard Lito Banayo -
“Will ‘reset’ control the damage? Or will it be a ‘Trip to Jerusalem,’ played...

Discipline is still necessary

Manila Standard Florencio Fianza -
“The many years the TRO has been in place wasted a lot of time...

Toward sustainability

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“This aligns with the government’s commitment to building resilient and sustainable infrastructure” AS AN organization...
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NATIONAL

CA set to validate 360 ad interim appointees

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The Commission on Appointments (CA) faces hectic schedules with 360 presidential ad interim appointees...

DA steps up response to melioidosis cases in Siquijor

Othel V. Campos -
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the...

Further delays in VP impeachment trial likely—House

Rio N. Araja -
Iloilo Rep. Lorenz Defensor, a House impeachment prosecutor, on Sunday said he expects the...

Agrupis as new CHED chief a ‘welcome development’—Daza

Rio N. Araja -
House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Northern Samar Rep. Paul Daza on Sunday welcomed...
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WORLD NEWS

Gaza rescuers say Israeli fire kills 10 near aid site

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PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES – Gaza rescuers said Israeli gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians near...

Bangladesh to open trial of fugitive ex-PM Hasina

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DHAKA – Bangladesh was scheduled to open the trial Sunday of fugitive former prime...

Monsoon rains in India, rockfall in Indonesia kill 48

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GUWAHATI, India — Flash floods and landslides after torrential monsoon rain over the last...

Myanmar junta extends truce again after quake

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YANGON — Myanmar’s junta has extended a post-earthquake truce, after the expiry of a...
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BUSINESS

Salceda’s ‘inter-generational’ legacy for Filipinos now a law

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Contemporary and future generations of Filipinos will likely never forget Albay 2nd District Rep....

BOI-approved investment projects on track to hit P1.12t in first half

Othel V. Campos -
The Board of Investments (BOI) said it is poised to process at least P1.12...

Cezar Quiambao: Self-made billionaire of uncanny foresight

Jimmy Montejo -
Businessman Cezar Quiambao may be described as an ultimate human specimen of the truism...

Recto welcomes World Bank’s PH commitment

Darwin G. Amojelar -
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto welcomed the World Bank Group’s (WBG) newly-approved Country Partnership Framework...

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ON THE ROAD

Over 12,000 Thrilled by Villar City GP

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup Rd. 2 a record-breaking success The second of three race...

Hyundai Unveils New CRETA

Manila Standard -
Comes with an N Line Option Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) has officially launched the...

Honda Realigns Global Auto Strategy Amidst Shifting EV Market

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TOKYO, Japan – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a significant realignment of its automobile...

AITO M9 Makes PH Debut

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After Outperforming Mainstay Brands in China The AITO M9, a new icon of intelligent New...
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SPORTS

Capellas out, Cuadrat in as new PH national football team coach

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Albert Capellas has been relieved of his duties as coach of the Philippine national...

Nueva Ecija tallies win no. 13, Abra thwarts Quezon in MPBL

Basketball Manila Standard -
Nueva Ecija continued to run hot with a 71-54 rout of Batangas on Saturday...

Superal back in LPGT hunt at Forest Hills Classic

Sports Manila Standard -
Princess Superal tees it up this week armed with renewed focus and confidence, but...

FEU-Diliman eyes seat in quarterfinals

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Unbeaten Far Eastern University-Diliman aims to secure a quarterfinals seat against debuting powerhouse National...
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ENTERTAINMENT

BINI launches anniversary tour, new music, fan events for 4th year milestone

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Girl group BINI is marking its fourth anniversary with a series of fan-centered activities,...

Charo Santos, Dingdong Dantes redefine love in ‘Only We Know’

Nickie Wang -
Star Cinema took an unexpected yet clever route in promoting its upcoming film Only...

Krishna Gravidez named Miss World-Asia 2025

Eton B. Concepcion -
The Philippines’s Krishna Gravidez placed in the Top 8 at the Miss World 2025...

Opal Chuangsri makes history as Thailand’s first Miss World winner

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Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World 2025 on May 31 at...
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LIFESTYLE

Choose your kind of adventure

Nickie Wang -
This season might get hotter, but the real split is between people who love...

Giving more Filipinos the freedom to travel

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Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering discounted fares on select routes as part of its...

Pitching paradise

Bob Zozobrado -
PRA promotes Philippine retirement life in Tampa The last time I made quick trips to...

Palawan resort offers tailored getaways for dads ahead of Father’s Day

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With its beaches, forests, and marine sanctuaries, Palawan remains one of the Philippines’ top...
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SPOTLIGHT

Para sa Makatizens, hangad natin ang better

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A Legacy of Progress and Innovation

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From local to global

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PH brands go global at Asia’s biggest food exhibition Filipino food exporters are making global...

GSIS@88: Basta Sama-sama, Tuloy-Tuloy ang Ginhawa

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As the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) celebrates its 88th anniversary, we honor the...
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LGUs

Bataan among top 10 in literacy — PSA poll

Butch Gunio -
Bataan is among the country’s top 10 provinces, ranking No. 8, in terms of...

Quezon City opens application for SY 2025-2026 scholarships

Rio N. Araja -
The Quezon City government reopened its doors to aspiring scholars as it begins accepting...

Iloilo launches longest, most exciting Bike Festival edition

Caloy Lozada -
Iloilo City – The 11th Iloilo Bike Festival officially opened on May 31, 2025,...

Cavite police arrests ‘Top 4’ most wanted person in the province

Dennis Abrina -
ALFONSO, Cavite—Police have arrested the Top 4 Most Wanted Person in Cavite during an...
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TECH

Play all day, hear every play: vivo Y29 drops for mobile gamers  

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vivo is leveling up the mobile gaming experience with the official launch of the vivo...

Xiaomi Q1 2025 revenue hits RMB111.3 billion, topping RMB100 billion for second quarter running

Manila Standard - Tech -
Beijing, Hong Kong — Xiaomi Corporation (“Xiaomi” or the “Group”; stock code:1810), a consumer...

Honda Global Technology Update: Next-Generation Electric AWD

Manila Standard - Tech -
e:HEV refined by sensory-rich technologies Honda’s e:HEV original two-motor hybrid system realizes elevated levels of...

HUAWEI Mate X6: Best foldable in the market

Riera U. Mallari -
I’VE had some really historic sports coverages in my career. At the top of the...
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CRAVINGS

How social media can ‘trigger’ eating disorders in young people

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Paris, France—Social media can push vulnerable young people towards developing eating disorders by glorifying thinness...

A love letter to Filipino cuisine

Joyce Babe Pañares -
Six chefs. Six signature dishes. And on Sundays, all six dishes are featured in...

Putting the ‘deli’ in delicious in Alabang

Ratziel San Juan -
Healthy food grocery One World Deli has moved into the Alabang neighborhood, where it...

World-class tea parties at Newport World Resorts

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Tea has long held its place in everyday moments and grand traditions. Beyond its...
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Resilient farm sector to thwart climate change

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The Philippines must build a resilient agricultural sector to ensure long-term food security, economic...

Canada, UNDP initiate program to foster nature-based solutions

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The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the Philippines and the Canadian government launched...

Board member recycles posters

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SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique—Provincial Board member Karmila Rose Dimamay is repurposing her campaign...

2 eagles return to Visayas forest

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Science, strategy and stewardship have created a new home for two Philippine eagles in...
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PETS

How air conditioning impacts our furry friends

Mariana Burgos -
Air conditioning, a staple of modern comfort, significantly impacts the lives of both humans...

The fascinating phenomenon of pets imprinting on their human parents

Mariana Burgos -
Last of two parts. The Science Behind Imprinting The mechanisms behind imprinting in pets involve complex...

Verbal communication in the human-animal bond

Mariana Burgos -
The bond between humans and their animal companions has existed for millennia, evolving from...

The fascinating phenomenon of pets imprinting on their human parents

Mariana Burgos -
First of two parts. Imprinting, a term commonly associated with birds, particularly during their early...
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POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Samar triathlon

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Top triathlete Bea Quiambao checks her goggles prior to the swim leg of the...

Subway construction

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Construction is ongoing for the Camp Aguinaldo Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project...

First Gen’s board

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First Gen Corp. chairman and chief executive Federico Lopez (center) shares a light moment...

Zero hunger

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Philippines’ leading Forbes 5-Star integrated resort Okada Manila’s one-year partnership with Scholars of Sustenance...

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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