Manila Standard – Defining the News

PBBM urges Congress: Avoid reenacted budget

Charles Dantes, Ram Superable, Vito Barcelo & Maricel Cruz - December 16, 2025, 5:17 PM

Senators: Reenacted budget better than questionable allocations President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. does not want a reenacted budget for 2026, as Malacañang warned that several government projects could face delays if the proposed General Appropriations Act...

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No signs Bondi Beach gunmen a security threat during PH stay

Charles Dantes, Rex Espiritu & Vince Lopez - December 16, 2025, 3:03 PM

PH, US maritime forces hold 10th WPS wargames

December 17, 2025, 12:13 PM

Speaker Dy: No insertions in DPWH’s 2026 budget

December 17, 2025, 12:10 PM

PH, US maritime forces hold 10th WPS wargames

Speaker Dy: No insertions in DPWH’s 2026 budget

Lawmakers raise hopes that bicam can finish on fourth day

December 17, 2025, 11:34 AM

Trump imposes full travel bans on 7 more countries, Palestinians

December 17, 2025, 11:08 AM

Harming of fishermen an international human rights issue — Abante

December 17, 2025, 10:59 AM

Ping says safeguards in medical aid program ‘non-negotiable’

December 17, 2025, 10:43 AM

LTFRB extends TNC’s deadline for adjusting fare system

December 17, 2025, 10:34 AM

EDSA rehab starts Dec. 24, finished in 8 months — Dizon

December 17, 2025, 10:08 AM

Crime/Courts

Rob Reiner killing: son to be charged with double murder

December 17, 2025, 11:19 AM

Los Angeles, United States—The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner is to be charged with two counts of...

Sports

Rowers, Obiena, kickboxer Bon-as win golds for Philippines

December 17, 2025, 12:46 AM

BANGKOK—Pole vault superstar Ernest John Obiena delivered an anticipated gold, even as kickboxer Zyra Bon-as and rowers Joanie...

News

Anna Liza Logan named new Chief Presidential Legal Counsel

December 16, 2025, 3:02 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Anna Liza Logan as the new Chief Presidential Legal Counsel. Palace press...

News

Marcos opens e-gates, new facilities at NAIA 3

December 16, 2025, 2:21 PM

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday launched new facilities at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, citing...

The News Room

Probe vs. VP Sara should be backed by evidence

December 17, 2025, 12:50 AM

Two-week break for public schools—DepEd

December 17, 2025, 12:40 AM

Diplomats call for de-escalation, restraint as WPS tension heats up

December 17, 2025, 12:36 AM

Accused ex-DPWH official surrenders P40-million to DOJ

December 16, 2025, 10:30 PM

Eala a victory shy of historic singles’ gold in SEA Games

December 16, 2025, 7:52 PM

Meta faces Senate subpoena over handling of misleading content

December 16, 2025, 7:10 PM

Hike funds for zero balance billing in LGU hospitals, brgy execs’ pay

December 16, 2025, 4:59 PM

NSC, PNP probe Bondi Beach shooters’ trip to the Philippines

December 16, 2025, 4:58 PM

Makati City anticipates heavier traffic due to MMFF parade

December 16, 2025, 4:21 PM

Images

A Heroine’s Welcome

December 17, 2025, 12:56 AM

Rhodora Alcaraz, who saved her ward in the fire that killed 160 people in an apartment complex in...

Christmas Lanterns with a New Twist

December 16, 2025, 11:05 PM

A famous Filipino restaurant in Toronto, Canada showcases Filipino ingenuity through innovative Christmas lanterns artistically assembled with the...

Commencement Exercise

December 16, 2025, 11:00 PM

The National Defense College of the Philippines confers the degree of Master in National Security Administration to the...

Medical Evac Demo

December 16, 2025, 10:55 PM

The Aviation Regiment of the Philippine Army stages an airborne medical evacuation capability demonstration at the 2nd Infantry...

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

Pets Date Night celebrates the Next-Level Bond between families and their pets

December 17, 2025, 10:49 AM

Pets Date Night, Boehringer Ingelheim’s signature event, celebrates the special bond between pets and their families and highlights...

Spotlight

Monde Nissin Named One of Asia’s Most Influential Companies at the ACES Awards 2025

December 17, 2025, 10:40 AM

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Monde Nissin Corporation (MONDE) has been recognized as one of Asia’s Most Influential Companies at...

Spotlight

British Chamber Pledges Continued Support for UK-PH Agricultural Relations

December 17, 2025, 10:12 AM

During its 2025 Media Appreciation Luncheon on 10 December, the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) highlighted its...

Spotlight

SM Supermalls Unveils the 2025 Wall of Champions, Honoring Filipino MSMEs

December 17, 2025, 8:50 AM

SM Mall of Asia — SM Supermalls once again celebrated the heart of Filipino entrepreneurship with the unveiling...

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SHOWBIZ

Taylor Swift screens new docuseries in New York

Manila Standard Showbiz - December 16, 2025, 6:17 PM

IV of Spades releases new record on vinyl, digital platforms

December 16, 2025, 6:15 PM

A drama with a pure heart

December 16, 2025, 6:13 PM

Young heroine reaches for the moon in family Christmas film

December 16, 2025, 6:10 PM

Angelina Jolie reveals mastectomy scars in Time France magazine

December 16, 2025, 6:07 PM

Philippines’ cruise tourism set to sustain growth in 2026

Othel V. Campos - December 17, 2025, 8:25 AM

PCC clears CL Financing’s aircraft asset acquisition from VMO

December 17, 2025, 8:17 AM

PLDT: AI crucial for Philippine economic growth

December 17, 2025, 5:00 AM

RFM expects 14% net income growth in 2025

December 17, 2025, 4:00 AM

Globe, GCash complete first phase of network authentication test to boost digital security

December 17, 2025, 3:00 AM

Rowers, Obiena, kickboxer Bon-as win golds for Philippines

Riera U. Mallari - December 17, 2025, 12:46 AM

Eala a victory shy of historic singles’ gold in SEA Games

December 16, 2025, 7:52 PM

Archers, Maroons dispute cage title

December 16, 2025, 7:39 PM

Sanchez shatters records of 3 Filipina sporting icons

December 16, 2025, 7:26 PM

Gilas PH sentinel, obstacle athlete: Lovers in Bangkok

December 16, 2025, 7:13 PM

PAGASA: Three weather systems to bring rains over PH

Manila Standard - 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

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

December 4, 2025, 6:36 PM

FEATURES

Bondi Beach hero becomes source of pride in Syrian hometown

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Bondi Beach hero becomes source of pride in Syrian hometown

Features Agence France Presse - December 16, 2025, 8:19 PM

Typhoon, Cebu, love top Pinoys’ Facebook search list

December 15, 2025, 11:10 PM

Rubio orders US diplomats to change font in latest anti-diversity push

December 11, 2025, 8:01 PM

Skydiver survives plane-tail dangling incident in Australia

December 11, 2025, 1:12 PM

Studio Ghibli anime film exhibition in China postponed amid row with Japan

December 10, 2025, 3:15 PM

OPINION

Editorial

NOAH and the floods

PROJECT NOAH Executive Director Mahar Lagmay is consistently diplomatic at the mention of the organization’s defunding eight years ago by the previous administration. “Let’s move...

December 17, 2025, 12:34 AM