The Philippine Star - February 05, 2024

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February 05, 2024

After ceasefire, House hopes Senate passes RBH6 by March

People flock to the world's oldest Chinatown in Binondo, Manila on Saturday ahead of the Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 10.

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No room for defamation in Bagong Pilipinas - BBM

There is no room for defamation and crab mentality in the new Philippines, President Marcos said, as he faces controversies spawned by a souring relationship with his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte and the political infighting among his allies.

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Makati barangays to get P10 M more from tax shares

All 23 barangays of Makati are each getting an additional P10-million share from the city's basic real property tax collection following the transfer of the 10 enlisted men's barrio or \"embo\" barangays to Taguig, Mayor Abby Binay said yesterday.

1 min

Pasig River rehab to promote tourism, transport connectivity DHSUD

The rehabilitation of the Pasig River will be aimed at boosting tourism and promoting transportation connectivity in Metro Manila, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said over the weekend.

1 min

N. Ireland appoints Irish nationalist as first minister

BELFAST(Reuters) – Northern Ireland’s parliament appointed an Irish nationalist as first minister for the first time on Saturday, a historic milestone in a state established a century ago to ensure the dominance of pro-British unionists.

1 min

Biden sweeps South Carolina with 'loser' taunt at Trump

WASHINGTON (AFP)-US President Joe Biden cruised to victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary Saturday, vowing afterward that he would make Republican rival Donald Trump a loser for a second time in November's election.

1 min

'Israel hits targets in Lebanon, Syria'

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israel has attacked more than 50 Hezbollah targets in Syria and 3,400 in Lebanon since the war with Hamas in Gaza began in October, Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari said Saturday.

1 min

US patient happy again after brain implant treats OCD

PORTLAND (AFP) - American Amber Pearson used to wash her hands until they bled, terrified by the idea of contamination from everyday items, a debilitating result of her obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

1 min

Chile wildfires toll rises to 51

VIÑA DEL MAR (AP) – Intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have caused at least 51 deaths, Chile’s president said Saturday evening, and officials said at least 1,100 homes had been destroyed.

1 min

Survivors recount rush of flames in Chile wildfire www

EL OLIVAR (AFP) – Rodrigo Pulgar was at home listening to news of the wildfires devastating parts of Chile when flames suddenly began rushing over his community.

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