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World Bank approves $1.25 billion in fresh loans for the Philippines

Business Manila Standard Business - June 30, 2024, 6:50 pm 0

The World Bank's board of directors approved $1.25 billion in fresh loans to support two Philippine government projects aimed at ensuring safe and resilient...

AirAsia reminds travelers of essentials for hassle-free trips

National July 4, 2024, 1:03 pm

Foreign national nabbed for bomb joke at Dipolog Airport

National July 4, 2024, 1:00 pm

Air pollution drives 7% of deaths in big Indian cities: study

News July 4, 2024, 12:55 pm

AirAsia reminds travelers of essentials for hassle-free trips

July 4, 2024, 1:03 pm

US to pull out missile system out of PH

News Rex Espiritu - July 4, 2024, 1:00 am

Typhon system was deployed only for Balikatan exercises — AFP A powerful mid-range missile system that Washington deployed to the Philippines in April for the Balikatan joint military exercises will be returned to the United States in September, a Philippine military spokesman told Kyodo News. Army Col. Louie Dema-ala confirmed the Typhon missile system will be returned to the US but gave no reason as to why Washington stopped the deployment. The...

Marcos orders streamlining e-visa system for Indians

National Charles Dantes - July 4, 2024, 12:48 pm

President Marcos has ordered a review to streamline the e-visa process for Indian nationals...

Second-hand site Vinted fined 2.4 mn euros for data rights breaches

News Agence France Presse - July 4, 2024, 10:31 am

Lithuanian authorities have fined online second-hand marketplace Vinted nearly 2.4 million euros ($2.6 million)...

Teodoro, Brawner discuss key defense issues with AFGO

National Rex Espiritu - July 4, 2024, 10:28 am

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of...

US to pull out missile system out of PH

News Rex Espiritu - July 4, 2024, 1:00 am

FL Imelda’s 95th

Marcos orders streamlining e-visa system for Indians

National Charles Dantes - July 4, 2024, 12:48 pm

President Marcos has ordered a review to streamline the e-visa process for...

Second-hand site Vinted fined 2.4 mn euros for data rights breaches

News Agence France Presse - July 4, 2024, 10:31 am

Lithuanian authorities have fined online second-hand marketplace Vinted nearly 2.4 million euros...

Teodoro, Brawner discuss key defense issues with AFGO

National Rex Espiritu - July 4, 2024, 10:28 am

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...

Speaker defends PBBM foreign policy; to focus on budget okay

Joel E. Zurbano - July 4, 2024, 12:55 am

House Speaker Martin Romualdez defended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s foreign policy on the West...

China deploys ‘The Monster’ despite de-escalation pact

Rex Espiritu & Rachelle Tonelada - July 4, 2024, 12:50 am

Hours after China agreed to deescalate maritime tensions with the Philippines, Beijing on Wednesday...

NBI: There are now three Alice Guos in gov’t records

Macon Ramos-Araneta - July 4, 2024, 12:45 am

Bamban Mayor Alice Guo may not have a monopoly over her supposed name, as...

Binay walks out on Cayetano

Macon Ramos-Araneta - July 4, 2024, 12:40 am

Senator Nancy Binay on Wednesday walked out from the inquiry of the Senate Committee...

Threads hits 175 mn users on first anniversary

Agence France Presse - July 4, 2024, 10:18 am

Threads, Meta's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has hit 175 million monthly users a...

French court says Netflix shark hit can keep streaming in copycat row

Agence France Presse - July 4, 2024, 10:14 am

A French court Wednesday ruled that a shark horror film titled "Under Paris" could...

Philippines per capita income hits $4,230, nears upper middle-income status

Manila Standard Business - July 4, 2024, 8:47 am

The Philippines surpassed its gross national income (GNI) per capita target for 2023 under...

Brazil bans Meta from training AI models with user data

Ram Superable - July 4, 2024, 7:31 am

Brazil’s national data protection authority, or more locally known as The Autoridade Nacional de...

Athens Acropolis introduces private visits for 5,000 euros

Agence France Presse - July 4, 2024, 6:00 am

Athens, Greece—The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world's most visited ancient monuments, has...

Banksy claps back at UK official for missing the point of his Glastonbury boat

Manila Standard - July 4, 2024, 5:21 am

In an Instagram post, elusive British street artist Banksy hit back at UK Home...

Don’t be a victim of cybercrimes

Manila Standard - July 4, 2024, 12:15 am

WE SHOULD be aware of various types of cybercrimes, which have risen by 21.8...

Let the games begin

Lito Banayo - July 4, 2024, 12:10 am

“The firing gun is just three months away, and would-be candidates had better decide...

Being Filipino

Florencio Fianza - July 4, 2024, 12:05 am

“Ultimately, the definition of a true blue Filipino is perhaps one who is proud...

On Philippine-American Friendship Day: We celebrate historic achievements

MaryKay Carlson - July 4, 2024, 12:00 am

“The United States continues to expand funding to help modernize the Armed Forces of...

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Housing for the homeless

Ernesto M. Hilario - July 3, 2024, 12:10 am

“The 4PH program should really adopt a whole-of-government approach with the DHSUD encouraging close...

De Lima strikes back: New twist in the Duterte saga

Louis 'Barok' Biraogo - July 3, 2024, 12:05 am

“De Lima’s indomitable spirit and quest for justice could reshape the political landscape and...

Dutertes making 2025 polls a farce; BBM should ban all POGOs

Emil Jurado - July 2, 2024, 12:10 am

“The Dutertes are truly trying to make us, I mean the nation, a big...

Dutertes eye 3 Senate seats: What it means for PH politics

Louis 'Barok' Biraogo - July 2, 2024, 12:05 am

“The potential Senate bids of the Dutertes are a testament to the enduring influence...

Where do we go from here?

Lito Banayo - July 1, 2024, 12:10 am

"We ended our reunion after more than three hours, happy we are still around,...

How disinformation threatens peace in the South China Sea

Louis 'Barok' Biraogo - July 1, 2024, 12:05 am

"The path forward requires unwavering support for the rule of law, robust international cooperation...

BDO combines strengths of physical and digital banking for Filipinos to bank and pay their way

August 24, 2023, 12:00 am

100% of Una Apartments sold in the first ten months

August 10, 2023, 11:34 am

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AirAsia reminds travelers of essentials for hassle-free trips

Joel E. Zurbano - July 4, 2024, 1:03 pm

AirAsia Philippines is advising air travelers to ensure they have necessary medical certificates and...

Foreign national nabbed for bomb joke at Dipolog Airport

Joel E. Zurbano - July 4, 2024, 1:00 pm

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reiterated its appeal to air travelers...

Marcos orders streamlining e-visa system for Indians

Charles Dantes - July 4, 2024, 12:48 pm

President Marcos has ordered a review to streamline the e-visa process for Indian nationals...

Teodoro, Brawner discuss key defense issues with AFGO

Rex Espiritu - July 4, 2024, 10:28 am

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of...

Air pollution drives 7% of deaths in big Indian cities: study

Agence France Presse - July 4, 2024, 12:55 pm

More than seven percent of all deaths in 10 of India's biggest cities are...

Second-hand site Vinted fined 2.4 mn euros for data rights breaches

Agence France Presse - July 4, 2024, 10:31 am

Lithuanian authorities have fined online second-hand marketplace Vinted nearly 2.4 million euros ($2.6 million)...

French court says Netflix shark hit can keep streaming in copycat row

Agence France Presse - July 4, 2024, 10:14 am

A French court Wednesday ruled that a shark horror film titled "Under Paris" could...

Brazil bans Meta from training AI models with user data

Ram Superable - July 4, 2024, 7:31 am

Brazil’s national data protection authority, or more locally known as The Autoridade Nacional de...

Philippines per capita income hits $4,230, nears upper middle-income status

Manila Standard Business - July 4, 2024, 8:47 am

The Philippines surpassed its gross national income (GNI) per capita target for 2023 under...

CONCEPCION INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION: NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING

Manila Standard - July 4, 2024, 6:00 am

CONCEPCION INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (formerly Concepcion Airconditioning Corporation) NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING TO: ALL STOCKHOLDERS Notice is...

ACE MEDICAL CENTER LEGAZPI: NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING

Manila Standard - July 4, 2024, 6:00 am

MARCVENTURES HOLDINGS, INC.: NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING

Manila Standard - July 4, 2024, 6:00 am

GALLERY

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FL Imelda’s 95th

Manila Standard - July 4, 2024, 1:10 am

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House cleaning

Manny Palmero - July 4, 2024, 1:05 am

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SONA preparations

Norman Cruz - July 3, 2024, 11:50 pm

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Patiently waiting

Danny Pata - July 3, 2024, 11:45 pm

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Inclusive future

Manny Palmero - July 3, 2024, 11:40 pm

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Floating solar panels

Manny Palmero - July 3, 2024, 10:20 pm

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Home safe

Joseph Muego - July 3, 2024, 10:15 pm

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Money in garbage

Andrew Rabulan - July 3, 2024, 10:10 pm

Filipino Student Teams ready for Shell Eco-Marathon in Indonesia

Manila Standard - June 29, 2024, 9:20 pm

As Shell Pilipinas celebrates its 110th anniversary, seven student teams from the Philippines are...

Bugatti Tourbillon, unveiled as brand’s first hybrid supercar, Comes with hefty price tag

Agence France Presse - June 29, 2024, 9:10 pm

Bugatti has taken the wraps off its first-ever hybrid supercar, the Tourbillon, boasting a...

Ferrari stands by its electric future with solar-powered factory in Maranello

Agence France Presse - June 29, 2024, 9:00 pm

‘The Prancing Horse’ has taken a significant step towards an electrified future by inaugurating...

GAC celebrates Emzoom sales in PH with Customer Fun Drive

Manila Standard - June 29, 2024, 8:50 pm

GAC Motor Philippines is celebrating a significant sales milestone for its GS3 Emzoom subcompact...

Banned ex-NBA player Porter to be charged over betting scandal

Sports Agence France Presse - July 4, 2024, 12:50 pm

Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter is set to face criminal charges over his...

World no. 37 Gilas stuns world, defeats no. 6 Latvia

Basketball Manila Standard Sports - July 4, 2024, 4:55 am

By Peter Atencio Gilas Pilipinas wrote history on Thursday evening, upsetting world no. 6 Latvia,...

Tolentino: 22 Paris-bound bets set template for future Olympic Games

Paris Olympics Manila Standard Sports - July 3, 2024, 8:45 pm

HURDLERS Lauren Hoffman and John Cabang Tolentino officially earned their berths to Paris at...

Chiu rises from brink, snares title

Sports Manila Standard Sports - July 3, 2024, 8:40 pm

BACOLOD—Stacy Rane Chiu achieved an extraordinary victory in the ICTSI JPGT Visayas Series 3...

No more jokes: Comedian Dinky Doo passes on

Angelica Villanueva - July 3, 2024, 6:55 pm

Disky’s daughter confirmed his death through a social media post on his official Facebook...

Are You Sure?!: BTS’ Jimin and Jungkook hit the road for new travel show

Angelica Villanueva - July 3, 2024, 6:55 pm

K-pop idols Jimin and Jungkook are going to be featured in a new travel...

Coming-of-age ‘Made For YouTube’ series goes sexy in second season

Manila Standard Showbiz - July 3, 2024, 6:25 pm

The cast of Zoomers revealed they underwent physical preparation for their roles. Since most...

Chronicling the ‘90s

Yugel Losorata - July 3, 2024, 6:20 pm

I’m happy that Susan Claire Agbayani, a colleague covering the Philippine music scene, has...

Jodi Sta. Maria shares emotional journey finishing her first 10K race

Abigail Adriatico - July 3, 2024, 7:08 pm

A few days after finishing her first 10K race during Ayala Land Estates’ The...

NHCP, National Library opens West Philippine Sea photo exhibit

Abigail Adriatico - July 3, 2024, 7:03 pm

The National Historical Commission has partnered with the National Library of the Philippines for...

Strong for life

Abigail Adriatico - July 3, 2024, 6:05 pm

Build strength, recover faster with personalized training for a healthier and stronger you In recent...

Capstone projects address generational trauma,body privacy, self-development of Filipino children

Manila Standard Lifestyle - July 3, 2024, 6:00 pm

Several students from the Multimedia Arts (MMA) Program of the De La Salle-College of...

Rep. Carl Cari: A shining example of leadership

Patricia Taculao -Deligero - July 4, 2024, 12:25 am

Leyte, an island paradise in the Visayas region, boasts of a rich tapestry beyond...

Leyte’s Fifth District: A mosaic of culture and nature

Peter Paul Duran - July 4, 2024, 12:20 am

Leyte’s fifth district, under the leadership of Rep. Carl Cari, stands as a vibrant...

The BSP’s priority legislative measures

Manila Standard - July 3, 2024, 9:30 pm

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has two priority legislative measures included in the...

Legislative timeline, milestones in the development of central banking in the Philippines

Manila Standard - July 3, 2024, 9:25 pm

1900—The First Philippine Commission enacted Act No. 52, placing all banks under the supervision...

Quezon City police gun campaign yields 156 firearms

Rio N. Araja - July 3, 2024, 10:40 pm

The Quezon City Police District on Wednesday credited its intensified campaign against loose firearms...

Iloilo City bolsters police with new cars, firearms

Manila Standard - July 3, 2024, 9:55 pm

ILOILO City — In a bid to enhance public safety, the local government unit...

SSS sets up E-Center in ecozone company

Butch Gunio - July 3, 2024, 9:40 pm

STATE pension fund Social Security System (SSS) has launched an E-Center at a private...

Ilocos Norte observes 2024 Nutrition Month

Manila Standard - July 3, 2024, 9:35 pm

THE Ilocos Norte provincial government, through the Provincial Nutrition Action Office (PNAO), has kicked-off...

Threads hits 175 mn users on first anniversary

Agence France Presse - July 4, 2024, 10:18 am

Threads, Meta's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has hit 175 million monthly users a...

Catch the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale Fever and get up to 80% off on select HONOR devices for limited time only

Manila Standard - Tech - July 3, 2024, 10:26 pm

Don't sleep on these limited HONOR offers this 7.7 Mid-Year Sale only from July...

Instructure launches offline feature for Canvas Student app, furthering equitable access to learning

Manila Standard - Tech - July 3, 2024, 6:14 pm

Instructure Holdings, Inc. (Instructure), the leading learning technology ecosystem and maker of Canvas Learning...

Future of entertainment is here: TCL, Abenson unveil titan of immersive display — the TCL 115” X955

Manila Standard - Tech - July 3, 2024, 4:06 pm

Finally, the most awaited moment has come! The Titan of Immersive Display has arrived...

Get a chance to win 2 round-trip flights to Singapore and 3-day passes to F1 Singapore Concert

Manila Standard - June 29, 2024, 7:45 pm

Have you ever wanted to go to Singapore to watch in the legendary F1...

A taste of home with family-favorite Recipes from Richard Gomez and Marjorie Barretto

Manila Standard Cravings - June 29, 2024, 7:35 pm

From the kitchens of celebrity home cooks Richard Gomez and Marjorie Barretto, here are...

Eat your way through the Galleon Trade era

Manila Standard Cravings - June 29, 2024, 6:20 pm

If you have ever wondered what the first-ever adobo dish tasted like, head to...

From classroom to culinary success: Stories of CCA Manila graduates

Manila Standard Cravings - June 29, 2024, 6:10 pm

The country’s top culinary school, the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA Manila), is renowned...

HOME & DESIGN

Gov’t agencies chart measures against La Niña

Manila Standard - July 1, 2024, 7:10 pm

The government is gearing up for the La Niña weather phenomenon and planning long-term...

Toyota initiates reforestation, livelihood projects

Manila Standard - July 1, 2024, 7:05 pm

The country’s automotive leader, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), expands its nature conservation efforts...

Singapore foundation bares program to focus on water and climate change

Manila Standard - July 1, 2024, 7:00 pm

The Singapore International Foundation (SIF), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, launched last...

FAO study offers new data on how tightly rural areas are tied with urban webs

FAO News - July 1, 2024, 6:55 pm

Rome — Rural livelihoods are quite intertwined with urban centers, with mid-sized cities playing...

Taiwan experts show farmers how to grow their yield, income

Chin Wong - February 16, 2024, 6:20 pm

There is a quiet revolution in Central Luzon. But unlike uprisings of the past, this...

Tilapia harvest at Pantabangan Park boosts Luzon fish production

Manila Standard - February 16, 2024, 6:10 pm

The DA-BFAR Regional Fisheries Office III harvested over 400 kilos of tilapia from three...

OFW cultivates lush gardens through hydroponics

Patricia Taculao -Deligero - February 9, 2024, 6:30 pm

Farming can go beyond the premises of growing food for income. To some, it...

DA chief vows support for local dairy industry

Manila Standard - February 9, 2024, 6:20 pm

National Dairy Authority (NDA) officials recently met with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel,...

Calming food for cats: How diet can help reduce feline anxiety

Niko Gabriel Salgado - June 29, 2024, 8:00 pm

Cats, much like humans, can experience stress and anxiety. Changes in their environment, loud...

SMP 500 and Ivermectin for dogs: Indications and potential side effects

Mariana Burgos - June 29, 2024, 7:50 pm

(Editor’s Note: A number of pet owners have turned to social media to ask...

Natural ways to treat fleas and ticks on pets

Mariana Burgos - June 22, 2024, 8:00 pm

Fleas and ticks are not only a nuisance for pets but can also pose...

Is your cat depressed?

Niko Gabriel Salgado - June 22, 2024, 7:50 pm

Cats are often perceived as aloof and independent, which makes it challenging to recognize...

FL Imelda’s 95th

Manila Standard - July 4, 2024, 1:10 am

Former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos speaks during the celebration of her 95th birthday. The...

House cleaning

Manny Palmero - July 4, 2024, 1:05 am

Workers conduct repair and cleaning activities at the Congress of the Philippines in preparation...

SONA preparations

Norman Cruz - July 3, 2024, 11:50 pm

Manila Police District (MPD) director Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay inspects the equipment of...

Patiently waiting

Danny Pata - July 3, 2024, 11:45 pm

A cat perches on a narrow surface behind as some Persons Deprived of Liberty...

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