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PBBM bares Co’s alleged ‘blackmail,’ says ‘won’t negotiate with criminals’

Charles Dantes - November 26, 2025, 2:29 PM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he rejected an alleged blackmail attempt by the camp of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, saying he will not bow to pressure as the...

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AMLC freezes air assets, bank accounts of 2 officials

Manila Standard Business - November 26, 2025, 10:47 AM

Comelec clears Escudero, Lubiano from poll donation issue

November 26, 2025, 2:52 PM

Cops form task force after village chief dies while on livestream

November 26, 2025, 2:00 PM

Comelec clears Escudero, Lubiano from poll donation issue

Cops form task force after village chief dies while on livestream

Speaker Dy: IAEA visit boosts the Philippines’ nuclear energy push

November 26, 2025, 1:14 PM

Coddlers of 8 fugitives in Mindoro flood case to face raps—Nartatez

November 26, 2025, 12:07 PM

LP solons seek to exempt OFWs from PhilHealth contributions

November 26, 2025, 11:59 AM

Only Kalayaan Islands under Signal No. 1 amid ‘Verbena’

November 26, 2025, 11:26 AM

HPG reports recovery of over 10K stolen vehicles

November 26, 2025, 10:51 AM

PNP cautions ‘Trillion Peso’ protesters against rebellious moves

November 26, 2025, 10:44 AM

Business

Working Filipino children fell below 1 million in 2024

November 26, 2025, 12:01 PM

The population of working children aged 5 to 17 fell to 861,000 in 2024, continuing a three-year annual...

Agri & Mining

DA extends molasses import ban until March 2026 to lift prices

November 26, 2025, 10:30 AM

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) have extended Molasses Order No. 1, which...

News

‘Verbena’ dumps rains, flooding many villages

November 25, 2025, 4:27 PM

Thousands of families across the country are reeling from the combined effects of a shear line and Tropical...

News

PBBM hails solar rooftop project in Naic, Cavite

November 25, 2025, 3:01 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday touted a world-first solar rooftop project built inside a socialized housing community,...

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Jinggoy calls K-12 program a failure, seeks its abolition

November 26, 2025, 10:26 AM

DSWD goes after Iloilo City barangay officials in cash aid anomaly

November 26, 2025, 10:22 AM

2 missing in Negros Island Region amid Verbena, shear line — NDRRMC

November 26, 2025, 9:55 AM

‘Not happening:’ Remulla firmly rejects civil-military junta proposition

November 25, 2025, 6:10 PM

Roque arrested? DOJ says no official word yet

November 25, 2025, 6:05 PM

DOH raises ‘Code White’ alert as ‘Verbena’ approaches PAR

November 25, 2025, 5:40 PM

Atayde, Asistio show up at ICI, deny corruption raps

November 25, 2025, 5:19 PM

Bam, Kiko push ‘Sagip Saka’ for healthier kids, stronger local food systems

November 25, 2025, 5:18 PM

Sorsogon LGU says complied with COA audit observation

November 25, 2025, 4:01 PM

I DO NOT NEGOTIATE WITH CRIMINALS

'Management Man of the Year'

Atayde, Asistio face ICI to clear names over flood control mess

NO DISGUISED PLOTS

DRIFTED VALUABLES

'VERBENA' RESCUE

Basilica Minore

November 25, 2025, 11:30 PM

Pope Leo XIV has declared the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila a...

Lamps shine brighter in the dark

November 25, 2025, 11:06 PM

The stretch of Cavite’s Aguinaldo Highway, from the Daang Hari Road to the Imus Boulevard in Imus City...

The Protest Show must go on

November 25, 2025, 11:00 PM

Members of militant organizations, notably the GABRIELA, commemorate the 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against...

Tagaytay preps for Xmas

November 25, 2025, 10:26 PM

A worker installs a large star-shaped Christmas decoration along the Tagaytay main highway as the city begins preparing...

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

Mutant Launches 2026 Guide to Earning Brand Credibility

November 26, 2025, 3:01 PM

‘Make It Make Sense,’ reveals how brands in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia can stay credible, humble,...

Spotlight

How Creators and Influencers Are Driving the Future of Mobile Commerce: Insights from M-Commerce Corporation

November 26, 2025, 12:12 PM

The rise of mobile commerce is reshaping how consumers shop, and nowhere is this more evident than on...

Spotlight

PCSO Batangas Branch Turns Over ₱414,000 Grant to NGO for Children and Women

November 26, 2025, 12:09 PM

BATANGAS — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Batangas Branch has turned over a ₱414,000 financial grant to...

Spotlight

SPRINGBUILD scales operations with new Cavite HQ to meet rising mid-market housing demand

November 26, 2025, 12:05 PM

Gen. Trias, Cavite – November 25, 2025 — SPRINGBUILD Development Inc. marked a key milestone with the blessing...

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HIGHLIGHTS

SHOWBIZ

‘KMJS Gabi ng Lagim’ haunts big screen in star-studded premiere

Nickie Wang - November 25, 2025, 6:17 PM

Musical sequel tops box office in magical debut

November 25, 2025, 6:15 PM

Homecoming queen Emma Mary Tiglao showered with love in Ayala victory parade

November 25, 2025, 6:13 PM

Korean screen legend Lee Soon-jae dies at 91

November 25, 2025, 12:46 PM

SEVENTEEN makes history as first K-pop group to perform on NPR’s Tiny Desk

November 25, 2025, 12:41 PM

BUSINESS

Working Filipino children fell below 1 million in 2024

Manila Standard Business - November 26, 2025, 12:01 PM

Security Bank surpasses sustainable finance goal with P99.4 billion in loans

November 26, 2025, 11:40 AM

Mactan-Cebu Airport named Asia’s Airport of the Year 2025 for transfer efficiency

November 26, 2025, 10:54 AM

AMLC freezes air assets, bank accounts of 2 officials

November 26, 2025, 10:47 AM

DA extends molasses import ban until March 2026 to lift prices

November 26, 2025, 10:30 AM

SPORTS

Samahang Plaridel Golf Cup tees off at Villamor

Manila Standard Sports - November 25, 2025, 9:21 PM

Heart-stopping finishes cap off Rexona Metro Manila 10 Miler Series

November 25, 2025, 9:17 PM

Japan training awaits Yulo

November 25, 2025, 8:00 PM

Super Spikers stun Japanese, stay in the hunt

November 25, 2025, 7:48 PM

Pirates maul Stags, keep semis hopes alive

November 25, 2025, 7:42 PM

WEATHER

Only Kalayaan Islands under Signal No. 1 amid ‘Verbena’

Rio N. Araja - November 26, 2025, 11:26 AM

PAGASA lifts wind signal in Mindanao as ‘Verbena’ passes Panay

November 25, 2025, 11:30 AM

Signal No. 1 remains as ‘Verbena’ moves to Negros Oriental

November 25, 2025, 9:21 AM

‘Verbena’ hits Surigao del Sur, moves to Agusan del Norte

November 24, 2025, 5:47 PM

Signal No. 1 up as ‘Verbena’ approaches Caraga region

November 24, 2025, 11:55 AM

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FEATURES

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

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

Features Kyodo News - November 25, 2025, 5:14 PM

Fake AI images have a new generation loving 1980s life

November 25, 2025, 9:41 AM

AI’s blind spot: Tools fail to detect their own fakes

November 21, 2025, 10:53 AM

‘Parasocial’ crowned Cambridge Dictionary word of 2025

November 18, 2025, 11:13 AM

Video podcasts become next streaming battleground

November 14, 2025, 3:35 PM

OPINION

Editorial

Spectacle

EIGHT of 18 individuals ordered arrested by the court in relation to the flood control anomaly were presented to the media Monday. There were...

November 26, 2025, 12:34 AM

Leptospirosis

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

November 24, 2025, 12:16 AM

COLUMNISTS

Honor Blanco Cabie

Grinding Grains

‘Chairman’ Mon L. Tomeldan lives beyond his last paragraph

Melandrew Velasco

Farewell Mr. Bugsy: Ramoncito “Mon” Tomeldan

Ernesto M. Hilario

A crucial test of regional diplomacy

Jude Avorque Acidre

The Fifth Gospel

Where grace abounds all the more

Honor Blanco Cabie

Grinding Grains

Pass the Anti-Political Dynasty Act now

Jose Antonio Goitia

The AFP’s strategic shield

Louis 'Barok' Biraogo

P135-m from a dead general?

New hands to drive the economic wheel forward

Jose Antonio Goitia

Truth prevails without competing with noise

Melandrew Velasco

Be careful what you wish for

Honor Blanco Cabie

Grinding Grains

Game changer, but what’s the game plan?

Exam Results

Bicolana tops 2025 PMA entrance exams

October 19, 2025, 10:01 AM

50,096 successfully pass 10 August 2025 Career Service Exam

October 13, 2025, 1:02 PM

May 2025 Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants Results

June 4, 2025, 3:22 PM

January 2025 Licensure Examination for Architects Results

January 28, 2025, 6:29 PM

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING

November 21, 2025, 6:00 AM

NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING

November 20, 2025, 6:00 AM

Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

October 28, 2025, 6:00 AM

Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

October 27, 2025, 6:00 AM

Price Watch

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

Tighter supply to push fuel prices higher next week

November 14, 2025, 10:50 PM

Meralco hikes rates; oil firms up prices today

November 10, 2025, 9:46 PM

PICKS FOR YOU

Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global names new leadership for 2026 pageant

Manila Standard Lifestyle - November 25, 2025, 6:09 PM

Children’s illustrators group honors late founder in annual exhibit

November 25, 2025, 6:05 PM

Collectors’ playground

November 25, 2025, 6:03 PM

An inclusive journey through memory and place

November 25, 2025, 6:00 PM

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

November 25, 2025, 4:32 PM

Rising living costs make moving out tough for young Filipinos

November 24, 2025, 6:10 PM

VinFast announces winners of its electric vehicle design voting contest in the Philippines

Manila Standard - Tech - November 25, 2025, 6:16 PM

Alibaba Cloud Recognized Again as an Emerging Leader in All Four Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrants for Generative AI

November 25, 2025, 5:43 PM

Be Smarter. Be Stronger. OPPO A6 Pro is now available nationwide!

November 25, 2025, 1:56 PM

Infinix GGWP: Get Gold With Phones kicks off with up to ₱2 million worth of prizes, including the Mythic Gold Coin

November 25, 2025, 1:52 PM

Google launches Nano Banana 3

November 25, 2025, 1:46 PM

Kia introduces Sonet ‘K-Style’ Limited Edition

Manila Standard - November 22, 2025, 10:10 PM

Massive deals from Toyota to end month

November 22, 2025, 10:00 PM

Ford marks first year of Ranger Raptor @ 1000 strong

November 22, 2025, 9:50 PM

VinFast addresses value protection with Residual Guarantee Program

November 22, 2025, 9:40 PM

Suzuki reports 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating for Fronx

November 22, 2025, 9:30 PM

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

Manila Standard Cravings - November 25, 2025, 4:32 PM

‘Experience is the New Menu’: CCA Manila launches first-ever ‘Connect Bootcamp’ on Nov. 27

November 24, 2025, 4:31 PM

Japanese sushi chain sets Guinness record for largest tuna filleting show

November 24, 2025, 12:40 PM

Holiday nostalgia with Pan de Manila

November 22, 2025, 6:13 PM

Holiday cheer with McDonald’s new offerings

November 22, 2025, 6:08 PM

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Agri & Mining

DA extends molasses import ban until March 2026 to lift prices

November 26, 2025, 10:30 AM

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) have extended Molasses Order No. 1, which...

Business

Business groups welcome suspension of tax audits

November 26, 2025, 10:09 AM

The Makati Business Club (MBC) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) have welcomed the Department...

Business

Philippines faces FDI ‘headwinds’ on corruption, global tensions, says BMI

November 26, 2025, 9:57 AM

The Philippines is projected to face "mounting headwinds" in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) through 2026 amid a...

Banking & Finance

Slower GDP growth not due to cash withdrawal limit—BSP

November 26, 2025, 9:52 AM

PANGLAO, Bohol – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Zeno Abenoja said the P500,000 cash withdrawal limit...