Manila Standard – Defining the News

Palace thanks Fajardo for lending expertise to ICI

Charles Dantes - December 26, 2025, 6:04 PM

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. thanked Rossana Fajardo for delivering essential accounting services as an Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) member, underscoring the administration’s push for a more honest, transparent, and responsive government. Presidential Communications...

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Fajardo quits ICI effective December 31

Joel E. Zurbano - December 26, 2025, 8:44 AM

Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand

December 26, 2025, 6:22 PM

House minority solons believe ICI a ‘lost cause’ after Fajardo exit

December 26, 2025, 4:55 PM

Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand

House minority solons believe ICI a ‘lost cause’ after Fajardo exit

Palace to Leviste: Burden of proof on ‘Cabral list’ must rest on you

December 26, 2025, 3:25 PM

2 killed in Dagupan fireworks shop explosion on Christmas Day

December 26, 2025, 12:37 PM

PNP mulls deploying more personnel to manage EDSA traffic

December 26, 2025, 12:33 PM

Chinese rocket debris falls in PH waters anew — PhilSA

December 26, 2025, 11:24 AM

Reyes cites ICI accomplishments amid Fajardo resignation

December 26, 2025, 11:04 AM

Gatchalian rejects ‘Cabral list’

December 26, 2025, 12:40 AM

News

Four stars for Nartatez soon after Torre moves to MMDA

December 26, 2025, 3:05 PM

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) welcomed Friday the appointment and swearing in of former Philippine National Police (PNP)...

Politics

PBBM, VP Sara trust levels soften amid controversies — survey

December 26, 2025, 12:25 PM

Trust in national leaders has softened since mid-2025 amid the escalation of the Department of Public Works and...

News

AFP delivers Christmas goods to troops in West Philippine Sea

December 26, 2025, 10:46 AM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) delivered Christmas packages and essential supplies to Filipino troops deployed in...

Weather

No more typhoons until New Year, but ‘amihan’ may bring light rains

December 26, 2025, 12:25 AM

No more tropical depression is expected to enter the Philippines in the remaining days of 2025, according to...

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AFP hits China smear drive vs. Filipino fishermen

December 26, 2025, 12:35 AM

US bill vs. dual citizenship a long shot — Cuisia

December 26, 2025, 12:30 AM

DA expanding P20 rice program

December 26, 2025, 12:20 AM

Injuries from fireworks amid Christmas lower this year—DOH

December 25, 2025, 3:53 PM

Leo XIV celebrates first Christmas as pope

December 25, 2025, 2:33 PM

Avsegroup team finds missing father, 63, in time for Christmas

December 25, 2025, 1:36 PM

DPWH bares EDSA rehab and repair work schedule

December 25, 2025, 12:09 PM

OTS orders cancellation of leaves of frontliners during holiday season

December 25, 2025, 11:21 AM

AFP rebuts Chinese depiction of Filipino fishers as aggressors

December 25, 2025, 10:33 AM

Images

DPWH Assistance

December 26, 2025, 9:35 AM

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VI Alalay teams assist motorists and pedestrians along national roads...

Space Technology

December 26, 2025, 9:30 AM

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Rolando Toledo underscores the importance of leveraging space technology to enable...

Innovation Lab

December 26, 2025, 9:10 AM

Innovators from across the country gather for UNLEASE Philippines 2025, building people-focused solutions through collaboration. The event at...

Family Day

December 26, 2025, 8:20 AM

Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go expresses his appreciation to the men and women of the DOF...

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

Muntinlupa Street Vendor Wins ₱25-M Megalotto Jackpot

December 26, 2025, 11:48 AM

A 50-year-old market vendor from Muntinlupa City was the latest Filipino millionaire after winning the ₱25,111,918.20 jackpot prize from...

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A December to Remember: Eurotel Shines Bright in Its First Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 24, 2025, 5:49 PM

Eurotel welcomed the holiday season by introducing a meaningful symbol of love and compassion, the Eurotel Bear for...

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Celebrate Every Holiday Meal with El Real: Sulit sa Lasa, Sulit sa Presyo

December 24, 2025, 1:40 PM

El Real brings you affordable, high-quality pasta dishes fit for every celebration. The holidays are here—and for Filipino families,...

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Get in the zone, as GameZone launches its newest Christmas campaign

December 24, 2025, 1:38 PM

As the holiday season approaches, GameZone is offering a special in-app event featured in the Tongits Plus game...

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December 26, 2025, 6:26 PM

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December 25, 2025, 8:40 PM

‘Call Me Mother’ is the biggest film of MMFF 2025

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Aboitiz Group, GIP finalize P13.7-billion infrastructure deal

Jenniffer B. Austria & Othel V. Campos - December 26, 2025, 9:52 AM

Nueva Vizcaya court denies motion to inhibit in Woogle road blockade case

December 26, 2025, 9:50 AM

DOE unveils plans to install solar power in four Lanao del Sur hospitals

December 26, 2025, 9:25 AM

SPI withdraws Greenhills East tower plan

December 26, 2025, 9:20 AM

WTCMM keeps ISO 9001:2015 certification for over 10 years

December 26, 2025, 9:15 AM

Felix claims gold at Thailand’s Princess Cup show-jumping tilt

Randy Caluag - December 25, 2025, 9:55 PM

Converge’s De Liano is PBA Player of the Week

December 25, 2025, 9:50 PM

FIBA empowers women in sports media with She Calls Game 2026

December 25, 2025, 9:45 PM

Steelers’ Metcalf suspended 2 games over fan outburst

December 25, 2025, 9:40 PM

Imagining Sisyphus is happy

December 25, 2025, 9:35 PM

No more typhoons until New Year, but ‘amihan’ may bring light rains

Rio N. Araja - December 26, 2025, 12:25 AM

PAGASA: Three weather systems to bring rains over PH

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

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Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand

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Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand

Features Agence France Presse - December 26, 2025, 6:22 PM

Kyiv’s wartime Christmas showcases city’s ‘split’ reality

December 23, 2025, 7:12 PM

Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines

December 19, 2025, 3:29 PM

Bondi Beach hero becomes source of pride in Syrian hometown

December 16, 2025, 8:19 PM

Typhoon, Cebu, love top Pinoys’ Facebook search list

December 15, 2025, 11:10 PM

OPINION

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Is the end near for the armed rebellion?

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict recently said the membership of the Maoist New People’s Army had gone down as...

December 26, 2025, 12:16 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

Tony La Viña

Eagle eyes

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Nearly 4 decades later, a ban on political dynasties?

Lito Banayo

So I See

A blessed Christmas to all!

Public procurement must serve gov’t modernization

Jose Antonio Goitia

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Why Nartatez’s visit to Quezon matters

Jude Avorque Acidre

The Fifth Gospel

Still a good time to believe

Jose Antonio Goitia

Everyman

Why Nartatez’s visit to Quezon matters

Melandrew Velasco

Everyman

Christmas in our hearts

Lito Banayo

So I See

The one who knew too much

Louis 'Barok' Biraogo

Citizen Barok

Go’s spreadsheet delusion: Peso tanks, trillions vanish

Rudy Romero

Business Class

DEPDEV head must be chief economic manager

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Price Watch

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December 22, 2025, 11:06 PM

Oil price rollback on Christmas week

December 19, 2025, 11:16 PM

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

December 12, 2025, 10:46 PM

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December 5, 2025, 11:25 PM

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December 23, 2025, 9:01 PM

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December 26, 2025, 1:35 PM

Precision Meets Performance at the Honda Big Bike Circuit Experience

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December 23, 2025, 8:15 PM

HARI makes ‘Pasok sa Pasko’ promo final call

Manila Standard - December 20, 2025, 6:18 PM

Toyota’s year-end deals on its final week

December 20, 2025, 6:13 PM

Suzuki Bataan soft opening

December 20, 2025, 6:08 PM

Hyundai returns to Bohol with new dealership

December 20, 2025, 6:03 PM

The GR Yaris gets its bigger, 5-door brother over to the PH

December 19, 2025, 4:52 PM

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A revitalized, wellness-focused supermarket experience

December 20, 2025, 6:20 PM

Inside BGC’s newest food hall: One place, endless combos

December 20, 2025, 6:10 PM

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WTCMM keeps ISO 9001:2015 certification for over 10 years

December 26, 2025, 9:15 AM

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December 26, 2025, 9:05 AM

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December 26, 2025, 9:00 AM

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