The Philippine Star - January 20, 2024

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January 20, 2024

Marcos: Replace red tape with red carpet

Following a revamp of his economic team, President Marcos has renewed his commitment to cut red tape and make it easier for businesses to operate in the country.

1 min

Jinggoy convicted of bribery, cleared of 'pork' plunder

Migz: Until final ruling, Jinggoy to continue as senator

1 min

Gasoline, diesel prices seen to go up next week

Another round of price hikes for gasoline and diesel may be implemented by local oil companies next week.

1 min

Feb. 9 declared special non-working holiday

Malacañang has declared Feb. 9, a Friday, a special non-working day throughout the country for the celebration of the Lunar New Year, which falls on the next day.

1 min

Private firms to bankroll P18-B Pasig rehab

The country’s top businessmen are backing the government’s rehabilitation of the Pasig River, a vital waterway and prominent landmark and tourist attraction.

2 mins

313 Metro routes still lack consolidated PUV service

Expect longer commuting times as jeepney units in over 300 routes in Metro Manila will be considered illegal and colorum starting Feb. 1.

1 min

SC denies petition vs Comelec on digital signatures

The Supreme Court (SC) has denied a petition fi led against the Commission on Elections (Comelec), asking the High Court to compel the poll body to implement the use of digital signatures in the 2022 general elections.

2 mins

China to 'resolutely fight back' if provoked on Taiwan

Denounced in the Philippines for her rebuke of President Marcos over the Taiwan issue, Chinese ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson Mao Ning has lashed back at Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., saying China is ready to \"resolutely fight back\" if provoked.

1 min

Driver survives as car crushed between two trucks

A motorist sustained only minor injuries when his sedan was crushed between two trucks in an accident along Quirino Avenue in Manila yesterday morning.

1 min

MMDA: Traffic jams a 'decade-old problem'

After Metro Manila was labeled as the most traffic-congested in the world in 2023 by a transportation data-sharing website, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said yesterday that road congestion in the metropolis is a \"decade-old problem.\"

1 min

US Congress votes to avert shutdown, keep gov't funded

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress sent US President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill on Thursday that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.

1 min

Goorjian bats for exposure

Strong Group Athletics coaching consultant Brian Goorjian is convinced playing in EASL will improve the standards in the domestic leagues where the participating teams are seeing action and lead to raising the competitive level of national squads.

1 min

BIR ramps up tax compliance drive

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has initiated a nationwide tax compliance drive to boost awareness and encourage taxpayers to pay their obligations.

1 min

Stocks slip as China growth worries linger

The stock market closed the week lower yesterday, with the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEI) finishing at 6,503.54, down by 7.33 points or 0.11 percent.

1 min

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