The Philippine Star - September 30, 2024

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September 30, 2024

Guo a Chinese spy? PAOCC seeks probe

The Presidential Anti- Organized Crime Commis- sion (PAOCC) called for an investigation into allega- tions that former Bamban mayor Alice Guo may be involved in Chinese es- pionage activities in the Philippines.

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DepEd: Teachers not required to teach over six hours

After months of clamor from teachers' groups, the Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered schools not to force educators to teach more than six hours, as stated under the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.

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AFP: Chinese ships tail multilateral exercise in WPS

Chinese Navy vessels tailed the joint maritime exercises of the Philippines, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States in the West Philippine Sea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said yesterday.

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PNP chief reopens probe into ex-PCSO exec's murder

Philippine National Police chief Gen.Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday ordered the immediate reopening of the investigation into the 2020 murder of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary and retired PNP general Wesley Barayuga.

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Julian may become super typhoon; storm signals up

Tropical cyclone Julian further intensified into a typhoon yesterday afternoon, hours after it developed into a severe tropical storm, and may turn into a super typhoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

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'Marcos sees urgency in reviving ROTC'

President Marcos acknowledged the urgency for the revival of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), which is now one of the top priority measures to be passed by the Senate, Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said yesterday.

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BBM declares special non-working days in 5 areas

President Marcos has issued proclamations declaring special non-working days in five areas in the country.

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Bello steps down as MECO chief

Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) chairman Silvestre Bello III is stepping down from his post to be replaced by former Presidential Communications secretary Cheloy Garafil.

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Drilon: Marcos admin's 2025 Senate slate a 'hodgepodge'

Former Senate president Franklin Drilon lamented the weaknesses of the country's current political party system as evidenced by the Marcos administration's 2025 senatorial slate, which he described as a \"hodgepodge.

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House-OK'd OVP budget will still change – Escudero -

The P733-million proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2025, which has been approved by the House of Representatives, could still increase or decrease during senators' deliberations, according to Senate President Francis Escudero.

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An Authentic Octoberfest Experience Returns to Vista Mall!

Octoberfest is a cherished German tradition--rooted in the celebration of camaraderie, community, and of course, the unabashed enjoyment of bier.

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Phl, at UN assembly, condemns 'dangerous actions' in South China Sea

The Philippines yesterday condemned the \"irresponsible and dangerous actions\" against its legitimate activities within the country's exclusive economic zone.

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Voter registration ends today - Comelec

Today is the last day for those intending to participate in the May 2025 elections to register with the Commission on Elections.

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NFA: Construction of P93-B post-harvest facilities on track

The National Food Authority is on track in the implementation of the P93-billion infrastructure modernization program, which aims to build modern post-harvest facilities in the next few years, according to NFA administrator Larry Lacson.

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3-year network infra plan presented

A three-year network infrastructure buildup plan to reach geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) by 2028 has been presented by telecommunications providers in the Philippines.

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Phl embassy in Wellington cautions nurses on NZ jobs

The Philippine embassy in Wellington advised Filipino nurses looking for a job in New Zealand to exercise caution before traveling to the country as employment opportunities for Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQNs) there is currently low.

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P.5-M shabu seized in Pasig, Manila

Three persons were arrested after they allegedly yielded methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu valued at P514,000 in Pasig and Manila on Saturday.

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Better incentives await medium, large QC enterprises

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has approved an ordinance updating the incentives provided by the local government to medium and large enterprises.

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PNP, LTO ink data-sharing deal vs crimes

The Land Transportation Office LTO) and Philippine National Police have signed a memorandum of agreement that will allow PNP investigators to access records of motor vehicles, particularly those that were used in criminal activities.

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Basilan OKS measure protecting rights defenders

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the provincial government of Basilan for the passage of an ordinance protecting human rights defenders.

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150,000 kids in Ilocos to get free vaccines

Up to 150,000 schoolchildren in Ilocos region will receive free vaccines against measles and other communicable diseases, ac- cording to the Department of Health.

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Palace: Abra vice gov's suspension final

Malacañang has declared as final and executory the suspension of Abra Vice Gov.Joy Valera-Bernos for placing a hospital on lockdown in 2020.

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Go inspects Super Health Center in Isabela

Sen. Bong Go joined the people of Isabela in celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of the municipality of Luna, where he also inspected the Super Health Center in Barangay Mambabanga on Saturday.

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Floods, landslides kill 129 in Nepal

Residents of Nepal's flood-hit capital returned to their mud-caked homes yesterday to survey the wreckage of devastating floods that have killed at least 129 people across the Himalayan republic.

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'Joker' character gives Lady Gaga inspiration for 'Harlequin'

‘Joker’ character gives Lady Gaga inspiration for ‘Harlequin’

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Israel pounds Lebanon

Israel struck multiple targets in Lebanon on Sunday, pressing Iran-backed Hezbollah with more attacks after it struck a huge blow by killing the group's leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

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64 dead after storm Helene slams US

Rescuers struggled on Saturday with washed-out bridges and debrisstrewn roads in the search for survivors of devastating storm Helene, which killed at least 64 people across five states and caused massive power outages.

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No love for Amores

Here we go again.John Amores has escalated his violent tendencies and has spilled over from fisticuffs on-court to armed attempted murder of rival Lee Cacalda off it. All told, this would be the fifth such incident of his brand of vigilante justice in the sport. But this crime takes the cake.

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ARCHERS ROLL PAST TIGERS

After a stumble against University of the East, reigning champion La Salle made it two wins in a row by taming Santo Tomas, 88-67, to firm up hold of second spot in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday.

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Tolentino pushes for Phl track cycling in UCI

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham.

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Manila Stars secure North fourth spot

Manila SV Batang Sampaloc pulled away after three quarters and never wavered to beat Zamboanga Master Sardines, 86-78, in the MPBL Sixth Season elimination round at the Olivarez College Gym in Parañaque.

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Lady Chiefs in quick disposal of EAC foes

Arellano University barely broke a sweat in a 25-17, 25-16, 25-12 disposal of cold-hitting Emilio Aguinaldo College in the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

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Ardina stays one shot off pace

Dottie Ardina Dottie Ardina stayed on track in her hunt for a breakthrough title in the LPGA Tour as she ran just one shot off the pace going to the final round of the NW Arkansas Championship.

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TNT REGAINS SERIES LEAD ON KEY COMBO

Mix long-range bombing to TNT's practically impenetrable defensive wall and you have a surefire recipe for success.

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7 in 10 Pinoys take extra jobs, survey shows

Filipinos remain positive about their financial status in the next 12 months even as the majority are taking an extra job or starting a business to have an additional income source and make ends meet, according to a study of marketing and data analytics company Kantar.

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GSIS eyes DOF stake in Semirara

State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) could end up buying the Department of Finance (DOF)'s stake in Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp.(SMPC).

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Online opportunities ripe for MSMEs – Concepcion -

MSMEs can stand to benefit from the opportunities offered by a fast-rising digital economy.

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Climate of distrust

A climate of distrust is upon us.This is now a fact of life we must remember when decisions are made, especially by public officials.

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Metro Pacific pitches new big-ticket tollway projects

The Metro Pacific Group has started to explore its next big-ticket projects to the south of Luzon as it is close to finishing its current pipeline of tollways.

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Hanjin poised to win $186-M Cebu port deal

The Hanjin Group is on track to win the deal to build the New Cebu International Container Port, as it has pitched the best proposal for the project, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

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PNOC partners with ESG for sustainable agriculture

State-run Philippine National Oil Co.(PNOC) has entered a strategic collaboration with Australia's ESG Agriculture aimed at transforming agricultural practices in the Philippines.

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Telcos to gov't: Subsidize poor families with 50 GB data/month

The country's telco providers are asking President Marcos to expand internet penetration in rural areas by subsidizing families with a monthly load of 50 GB for a year.

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Rice farmers can earn through carbon trading

Rice farmers have the potential to reduce their carbon emissions and earn through carbon trading if certain policy changes are implemented by the government, according to the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice).

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DA temporarily bans French poultry imports

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary import ban on poultry and poultry products from France after the European country reported a confirmed bird flu case.

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Loans to MSMEs still below threshold

Loans disbursed by banks operating in the country to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) grew by 5.8 percent to P488.13 billion in the first half of the year from P461.39 billion in the same period last year, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

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Data centers to cost 6x higher in 2029

Telcos like PLDT Inc.and Globe Telecom Inc. may have to spend six times more to put up new data centers as a result of a valuation boom triggered by the shift to automation.

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Gov't borrowings rise 40% to P174 B in Aug

The Marcos administration ramped up its borrowings by 40 percent to P174 billion in August, with the bulk still coming from the domestic debt market.

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Tokyo-based SBI Holdings acquires minority stake in UBX

The financial technology arm of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines has struck a deal with Tokyo-based financial services conglomerate SBI Holdings, as the latter acquired a minority stake in UBX.

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DHL to hike delivery rates by 6%

Logistics leader DHL Express is increasing its delivery prices in the Philippines by 5.9 percent in 2025 to cover additional costs in an uncertain landscape here and globally.

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Manila Water on track with P4-B line project

East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co.Inc. (Manila Water) said it is making headway in the construction of its P4-billion submarine transmission line project that is critical in servicing two million more customers in its jurisdiction by next year.

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Former OFW worked way up to build own construction firm

Hector Reyes is a former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in the Middle East who, as they say, literally built his dreams from the ground up.

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Cebu Pacific receives 12th Airbus aircraft

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), the Philippines' leading carrier, accepted its 12th Airbus A321neo aircraft delivery for 2024 in support of the airline's ongoing network expansion and fleet modernization efforts.

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