Manila Standard – Defining the News
The Manila Standard is a Filipino broadsheet of nationwide circulation based in Makati City, Philippines. It covers various issues of national interest from politics, disasters, foreign affairs, …
LIST: Comelec releases names of 66 official 2025 senatorial bets
Oct 16, 2024 · The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday released the names of 66 senatorial candidates, who will be included in the official ballots for the 2025 polls. Comelec …
Two-year amnesty for unpaid property taxes in new law
Jun 14, 2024 · President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, June 13, 2024, signed into law the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA), which aims to standardize …
Amid rising tensions - Manila Standard
Apr 8, 2025 · The move by Washington for the $5.58 billion deal was announced by the State Department on April 2, aimed at buoying up its major Southeast Asian ally amid rising regional …
Roque’s role in ‘polvoron video’ no surprise to President — …
Apr 11, 2025 · President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was not surprised to hear former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque may be behind the so-called “polvoron video,” a manipulated clip …
Philippines remains Southeast Asia growth bright spot, says ADB
Apr 9, 2025 · Strong domestic demand, sustained investments in social services and vital public infrastructure and modest inflation will underpin Philippine economic growth this year and next, …
Domagoso, Atienza team up to reclaim leadership of Manila
Sep 29, 2024 · Actor-politician Francisco Domagoso, popularly known as Isko Moreno, is set to reclaim the top leadership post in the City of Manila when he files his Certificate of Candidacy …
BI apprehends seven fugitives from Japan - Manila Standard
May 23, 2025 · THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested seven Japanese nationals believed to be members of a crime syndicate operating in Japan. Immigration Commissioner Joel …
Angelica Villanueva, Author at Manila Standard
May 27, 2025 · K-pop idol j-hope of Korean boy group BTS is set to release a new single titled “Killin’ It Girl” on June 13, ahead of... Celebrity couple Mikael Daez and Megan Young are now …
Supreme Court reverses BSP, PDIC actions on AMA Bank
Aug 6, 2024 · “The Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate AMA Rural Bank underscores the delicate balance between regulatory authority and judicial oversight” IN A significant legal …