The Philippine Star - September 26, 2024

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September 26, 2024

Guo names key POGO player, but not 'most guilty'

Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo on Tuesday revealed a \"crucial personality\" to the Senate's investigation into Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday.

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CA thumbs down Sanofi's appeal on Dengvaxia

French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi Pasteur's motion for reconsideration on a ruling related to its controversial Dengvaxia dengue vaccine has been denied by the Court of Appeals (CA).

1 min

Sara to attend Senate budget hearing

After skipping the hearings of the House of Representatives on the proposed budget for 2025 of her office, Vice President Sara Duterte said she would attend the Senate's deliberations.

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House passes budget bill, keeps P1.3-B cut for OVP

After two weeks of ple- nary debates, the House of Representatives termi- nated last night budget deliberations of agencies, including the Office of the Vice President (OVP), after President Marcos certified the 2025 national budget bill as urgent.

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NMC: Phl to continue non-confrontational tack in WPS

The Philippines will continue its \"nonconfrontational\" approach in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the National Maritime Council (NMC) said on Wednesday as hundreds of Chinese vessels were spotted within the country's waters.

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Davao police chief appointed CIDG director

The police general who led the manhunt against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy in Davao City has been designated as director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the primary investigation arm of the Philippine National Police.

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Increase in pork prices expected - hog raisers

An increase in the retail price of pork is expected with the anticipated hike in demand during the holiday season, the Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines (PPFP) said yesterday.

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'Tropical depression may develop by weekend'

A tropical depression may form within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by the weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

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DOH: Nothing to fear over new COVID variant

The Department of Health (DOH) has allayed fears over the new COVID-19 variant XEC that is causing a spike in cases of the affliction in Germany.

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Bong Go aids Tondo fire victims

Sen.Bong Go on Tuesday distributed assistance to 2,006 families affected by a fire that struck Barangay 105 in Tondo, Manila.

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Gun-wielding 'scammer” takes selfie with Remulla

A dismissed employee of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) was arrested for entering the Department of Justice (DOJ) while carrying an unlicensed firearm on Tuesday.

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DepEd, DA welcome House approval of proposed 2025 budget

The Department of Education yesterday said the approval of its proposed P793.1-billion budget for 2025 would enable DepEd to address the learning crisis.

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Manila councilors clash during budget debates

A week before the filing of certificates of candidacy for the May 2025 midterm elections, deliberations on the budget of the Manila city government for next year escalated into a shouting match among councilors on Tuesday.

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Grab eyes holiday fleet of 5,000 more drivers

Grab Philippines' new head has listed the expansion of the driver fleet as one of his priorities, eyeing to add 5,000 cars before Christmas to keep up with the ride-hailing demand.

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Bulacan school hosts Radyo5 True FM university tour

Radyo5 True FM kicked off its university tour, Usapang Totoo, at the Bulacan State University (BulSU) in Malolos on Sept.

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PNP eyes Reds in Albay activists' disappearance

Police are eyeing members of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) in the disappearance of two activists in Tabaco, Albay.

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Kanlaon sulfur stench hits 5 Negros areas

The stench of sulfur dioxide emitted by Kanlaon Volcano hit five areas in Negros Occidental, prompting school officials to suspend classes yesterday.

1 min

DBM releases P1 B for Marawi siege victims

The Department of Budget and Management has released P1 billion to compensate victims of the Marawi siege.

1 min

Gaga announces 'Joker: Folie à Deux' companion album 'Harlequin'

Lady Gaga (in photo) announced on Tuesday that she's releasing a new album titled \"Harlequin,\" which she said in an Instagram post is a companion album to the upcoming film \"Joker: Folie à Deux,\" in which she stars alongside Joaquin Phoenix, CNN reported on Tuesday.

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Thailand allows same-sex couples to wed in January

Thailand's landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law on Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed.

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Israel intercepts Hezbollah missile For Electricity

Near Tel Aviv in first such attack

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Starmer's call for release of Gaza 'sausages' goes viral

A video of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling on Hamas to return \"the sausages\" as he urged a peaceful solution to the Gaza war with Israel went viral on Tuesday.

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Santos stars again for Knights

Kevin Santos once again played the hero's role in lifting Letran to a 75-73 win over Emilio Aguinaldo College yesterday and into joint second in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

1 min

Iloilo closes playoff door on Valenzuela

Mark Nonoy helped also-ran Iloilo shut the playoff door on Valenzuela, 72-69, last Tuesday in the MPBL Sixth Season at the WES Arena in Valenzuela City.

1 min

Smart/MVPSF Phl jins vie in World Jr. joust

Nine promising Filipino taekwondo jins five male and four female - will vie in the 2024 World Taekwondo Junior Championships slated Oct.1-6 in Chuncheon, South, Korea.

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TNT STRIKES AT ENDGAME

NLEX, the lowest-ranked quarterfinalist from Group B, backed TNT, the No. 1 qualifier from Group A, to a corner for a good part of the first 28 minutes of action.

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Shakey's volley features cream of crop

Eighteen top volleyball squads from leading colleges and universities battle it out for crown and glory in the third staging of the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship unwrapping tomorrow at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

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Archers rebound, repulse Tamaraws

It wasn't a blowout as expected but reigning champion La Salle nonetheless bounced back from defeat by fending off Far Eastern U, 68-62, in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Remolona sees more rate cuts in Q4

There is a possibility of two 25-basis-point rate cuts in the final quarter of the year, as inflation is expected to ease further in September, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr.

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Budget gap narrows to P54 B in August

The government recorded a narrower budget deficit of P54 billion in August as nontax collections drove revenue growth coupled with a slight decline in state spending.

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Easing inflation proof of lower logistics costs – PPA -

Logistics costs in the country have gone down and is now being felt by consumers, and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is hoping to sustain this for the long term.

1 min

Gov't plans to unload stake in Semirara

The government is planning to unload its 145.6 million shares in Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp.

1 min

ICTSI Australia pursues expansion, automation

The Australian unit of Razon-led International Container Terminal Services Inc.(ICTSI) is poised grow faster as a result of its expansion works and full automation.

1 min

Axelum embarks on P500-M share buyback program

Axelum Resources Corp., a listed integrated manufacturer and exporter of premium coconut products, is embarking on a P500-million share buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder value.

1 min

Traffic

The \"Ber\" months have begun, ushering in the long Filipino Christmas season. Festive lights and decorations are starting to brighten up malls and public spaces.

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ALI spending P2.7 B for 3 new projects

Property giant Ayala Land Inc.(ALI) is allotting the P2.7 billion proceeds from the recent sale of shares of AREIT Inc. to the development of three ongoing projects in Metro Manila.

1 min

Higher buying price boosts NFA palay procurement in July

State-run National Food Authority (NFA) saw its palay procurement in July surge to over 11,000 metric tons (MT) thanks to higher buying price despite the onset of the lean season.

1 min

Phl to grow below target in 2024, 2025 - think tank

Philippine economic growth may fall below target this year and the next despite easing inflation and interest rates, according to think tank Capital Economics.

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SEC issues guidelines for PERA participants

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued the guidelines for the accreditation of market participants offering Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) products.

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'Gold sales part of BSP's investment strategy'

The sale of gold by the central bank in the first half was part of its active management strategy of the country's reserves, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona.

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Electronic exports may drop below 10% this year - SEIPI

Electronic exports are seen contracting by single digit this year with companies putting off the introduction of new products and technologies, according to an industry group.

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BSP improves rediscounting facility

As part of its efforts to align credit operations with best practices globally, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said it would enhance its rediscounting facility by adding advances against government and BSP securities.

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