The Philippine Star - July 20, 2024
The Philippine Star - July 20, 2024
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July 20, 2024
Police to shoot down drones during SONA
For the first time, police will use anti-drone guns in securing the House of Representatives in Quezon City where President Marcos will deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
2 mins
Senator questions legality of PhilHealth fund transfer
Sen. Bong Go is questioning the legality of the Department of Finance (DOF)’s order to have the P89.9 billion in excess funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. moved to the national treasury to finance this year ’s unprogrammed appropriations.
2 mins
US, Phl hold 1st cyber-digital security talks
The United States and the Philippines held their first Cyber-Digital Policy Dialogue to advance an open, interoperable, reliable and secure information and communication technologies (ICT) ecosystem.
1 min
Global IT outage grounds flights, hits banks, media
A major outage wreaked havoc on global computer systems yesterday, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia.
4 mins
Mayor Guo surfaces... on FB
Her whereabouts unknown since being ordered arrested by the Senate, suspended Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac appeared on Facebook (Meta) yesterday to deny she was behind an alleged plot to assassinate Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Risa Hontiveros, who are leading an investigation on her possible links to illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
3 mins
Sara says no to Cabinet post? OK, says BBM
President Marcos yesterday said he respects the decision of Vice President Sara Duterte not to accept another Cabinet post under his administration.
1 min
Phl ready to talk with Vietnam on continental shelf
The Philippines is ready to talk with Vietnam to seek measures for a mutually beneficial solution after Hanoi filed a claim with the United Nations for an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.
2 mins
Self-rated poverty at 58%, highest since 2008
The number of Filipinos who rated their families as poor has reached its highest in 16 years, a recent survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) found.
1 min
MVP companies partner with UNICEF. Ateneo for child rights
The Pangilinan-led companies Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), Philippine Long Distance Telecommunication Co. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. have partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) to advance child rights advocacy.
1 min
Private educators pledge collaboration with Angara
Private schools under the Coordinating Council of Private Education Association (COCOPEA) expressed their support yesterday for new Education Secretary Sonny Angara.
4 mins
Gov't sees tourism boost with cruise visa waiver program
Government agencies look forward to more tourists visiting the Philippines onboard cruise ships after launching a program that will provide convenience to foreigners coming from countries with a visa requirement.
1 min
MMDA eyes wheelchair lift for busway stations
After receiving criticism for an overly steep wheelchair ramp at the EDSA Bus Carousel’s new Philam station in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officials are now considering wheelchair lifts.
1 min
QC reroutes traffic for SONA
The Quezon City government has released the traffic rerouting plan for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos on July 22.
1 min
CA: Ex-cop masterminded Korean businessman's slay
The Court of Appeals (CA) has reversed the acquittal of former police lieutenant colonel Rafael Dumlao as the mastermind of the kidnap-slay of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo in 2016.
2 mins
BBM inaugurates P940-M dam in Ilocos
Distributes P771 M to farmers, fisherfolk in CAR
2 mins
Biden weighs presidential race exit - source
US President Joe Biden was “soul searching” about dropping his Democratic reelection campaign, a source said, while Donald Trump prepared to accept the Republican presidential nomination in what aides said would be an unusually refl ective speech.
1 min
Houthis claim responsibility for Tel Aviv drone attack
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a drone attack yesterday on the Israeli city of Tel Aviv that left one person dead.
1 min
Russian prosecutor seeks 18-year sentence for US journalist
A Russian court unexpectedly said on Friday it would pronounce its verdict in the espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich within hours after state prosecutors demanded he be jailed for 18 years for spying.
1 min
Bangladesh capital bans rallies; government buildings torched
Police in Bangladesh’s capital banned all public rallies yesterday after the deadliest day of ongoing student protests so far saw government buildings torched by demonstrators and the imposition of a nationwide internet blackout.
1 min
Dramatic ICTSI Splendido triumph for Lascuña
In yet another impressive show of lasting talent and resolve, Tony Lascuña captured the ICTSI Splendido Taal Championship by one stroke over a late-charging Keanu Jahns.
1 min
Brown takes shock British Open lead as stars struggle
Unheralded Englishman Daniel Brown shot into a shock lead of the British Open at six under par as Rory McIlroy was among the big names to struggle on day one of the 152nd British Open at Royal Troon.
1 min
PBA OPENS DOOR TO FOREIGN CLUBS
If the stars align, the PBA’s import flavored Commissioner’s Cup may again feature a foreign guest team.
2 mins
Estudyante Esports: Fight for school pride, spirit
School pride and spirit will be at stake, more than just the whopping grand prize, as the best teams in the country slug it out in the Estudyante Esports: The National Championships.
1 min
BOP deficit narrows to $155 M in June
The Philippines recorded a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of $155 million in June, nearly 75 percent lower than the $606 million shortfall recorded in the same month last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
2 mins
Maynilad to boost water reservoir by 200 M liters
Maynilad Water Services Inc. is spending P686 million to convert sludge lagoons inside the La Mesa compound into an impounding reservoir to expand its water storage capacity.
1 min
Unilever plans to expand Knorr product offering
Unilever Philippines is looking to expand its product offering under the Knorr brand to cater to consumer preferences.
1 min
‘Gaming activity at Solaire North ramping up nicely'
Gaming activity at Enrique Razon’s latest integrated destination resort in Quezon City is ramping up nicely since starting operations in late May.
1 min
PXP-led consortium surrenders Linapacan block contract
The consortium led by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan’s PXP Energy Corp. has handed back a petroleum service contract in Palawan to the government after failing to identify any drillable prospects in the area.
1 min
16 projects added to PPP list
A total of 16 projects have been added to the government’s public-private partnership (PPP) list, with the total pipeline now covering 143 projects worth P3.095 trillion.
1 min
MIC secures membership in global network of SWF
State-run Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has secured a membership in the global network of sovereign wealth funds (SWF) in a bid to boost transparency and good governance.
1 min
The Philippine Star Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Philstar Daily Inc.
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Philippine STAR is the flagship title of the country's largest and most successful print media enterprise, the Philstar Media Group. Owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., The Philippine STAR is a vaunted pillar of Philippine journalism whose integrity is anchored on the Biblical motto, “Truth Shall Prevail”. The Philippine STAR is a two-time winner of the prestigious Newspaper of the Year award given by the Rotary Club of Manila.
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