The Philippine Star - July 23, 2024
The Philippine Star - July 23, 2024
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July 23, 2024
'WPS not a figment of imagination; it is ours'
The country will relentlessly defend its rights and interests in the West Philippines Sea for generations to come, an emotional President Marcos declared yesterday in his third State of the Nation Address, drawing the strongest applause and a standing ovation.
3 mins
Sara skips SONA even on TV; Bato, Go no-show
After earlier declaring that she would skip President Marcos' third State of the Nation Address, Vice President Sara Duterte said she would not even watch the live SONA broadcast yesterday as she had to pay respects to the late Bohol vice governor Dionisio Victor Balite.
2 mins
BBM bans POGOS
Shaken by their grave abuse and disrespect” of Philippine laws, President Marcos yesterday ordered an immediate ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators POGOs).
5 mins
Not mentioned: PhilHealth fund impounding, Cha-cha, Maharlika
President Marcos was silent yesterday on calls to return P89.9 billion to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) from the National Treasury, even as he ordered agencies and governmentowned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) to be judicious in spending public funds.
2 mins
Carina intensifies into typhoon, leaves Phl Thursday
Severe tropical storm Carina has intensified into a typhoon and is expected to maintain strength until it leaves the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
4 mins
Marcos touts 'bloodless' drug war, no 'extermination'
President Marcos yesterday trumpeted the gains of his crackdown on illegal drugs, saying billions of pesos worth of narcotics have been seized and thousands of offenders have been arrested without resorting to \"extermination,\" in an apparent effort to contrast his style with that of his predecessor and critic Rodrigo Duterte.
2 mins
FDA: 15 essential drugs VAT-exempt
The Food and Drug Administration FDA) has added 15 products to the list of essential medicines that are exempted from value-added tax VAT).
1 min
Chinese hacker linked to POGOS nabbed
A Chinese hacker linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOS) has been arrested by agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in San Fernando, La Union.
1 min
Biden exits 2024 race, endorses Harris
Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, in a political earthquake that upends the already extraordinary race for the White House.
1 min
Netanyahu: Israel still US ally regardless of next president
Israel will be the United States' strongest ally in the Middle East regardless of who is elected president in November, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday before flying to Washington, where he was due to address the US Congress.
1 min
Strong Group-Phl regains Jones Cup supremacy
Strong Group-Pilipinas hacked out a thrilling 83-79 comeback win in overtime against Chinese Taipei-A to cap a perfect title run in the 43rd William Jones Cup Sunday in Taiwan.
1 min
P20/kilo rice still possible - DA chief
The Department of Agriculture is working to achieve the P20-per-kilo rice campaign promise of President Marcos amid the high retail price of the staple, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Monday.
3 mins
SEC recognized for exemplary performance
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received the highest national recognition for exemplary organizational performance conferred by the Office of the President.
1 min
Market retreats as investors take profit
Share prices fell as investors took profits ahead of President Marcos' State of the Nation Address (SONA) along with news of US President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the upcoming presidential race.
1 min
Vista Land eyes $300 M from dollar notes issuance
Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. could raise $300 million from the issuance of dollar-denominated notes through its wholly owned international subsidiary.
1 min
CCAP to streamline credit card terms
Issuers are looking to simplify common and complex credit card terminologies to better connect regulatory jargon with everyday understanding and enhance literacy, according to the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP).
1 min
'Production, funding issues key to higher agri exports'
The government must resolve persisting trade and production issues and hike its financial support to key high value crops (HVC) like bananas to boost their export performances, according to the Senate Economic Planning Office (SEPO).
2 mins
Atlas profit more than doubles to P2 B in H1
Atlas Mining and Development Corp. more than doubled its profit to over P2 billion in the first semester on the back of higher output and favorable global metal prices.
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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