The Philippine Star - October 04, 2024

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October 04, 2024

Alice Guo seeks to run for reelection - lawyer

Guo, lawyer face perjury, falsification raps

5 mins

'Duterte boys' Bong Go, Bato file COC for reelection

Three allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte yesterday made their senatorial bid official by filing their certificate of candidacy (COC) for the May 2025 race.

3 mins

Signal 1 in Batanes as Julian reenters PAR

Typhoon Julian reentered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) yesterday but will no longer have any direct effect on the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysition (PAGASA).

1 min

'Quinta comm' to probe smuggling, price manipulation

The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution allowing five of its committees to conduct a \"joint inquiry\" for purposes of introducing an amendment to the law or come up with a new legislation that would help thwart massive smuggling and price manipulation, among many others.

2 mins

South Korean president to visit Phl on Oct. 6-7

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will undertake a two-day state visit to the Philippines beginning Sunday upon the invitation of President Marcos, South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa announced yesterday.

1 min

BBM to DepEd: Continue improving quality of education

President Marcos yesterday ordered the Department of Education (DepEd) to continue enhancing the quality of education in the country as the government continues to address key issues in the sector, including the poor performance of Filipino students in recent global assessments.

2 mins

VAT impact on Netflix, other services felt by 2025

Consumers will likely feel the impact of the value-added tax (VAT) on foreign digital service providers in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) which stressed there is no guarantee from government that subscription costs will not increase.

2 mins

Marcos renews commitment to strengthen health care system

President Marcos yesterday encouraged the public to take advantage of free available medical services as he reiterated his commitment to strengthen the country's health care system.

1 min

Miru System local partner pulls out - Comelec

One of the local partners of election technology provider Miru System has withdrawn from the joint venture, citing conflict of interest as some of its owners have plans to run in the 2025 midterm polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced yesterday.

2 mins

Rody 2025 plans uncertain

Filipinos will have to \"wait and see\" if former president Rodrigo Duterte will run for senator or Davao mayor in the May 2025 midterm elections, according to Sen.Bong Go.

1 min

Alice unbowed

Dismissed as mayor of Bamban, Tarlac and detained without bail, Alice Guo is unbowed. Yesterday, as the latest complaint was filed against her by the National Bureau of Investigation for falsification of documents, her lawyer Stephen David announced that she would seek reelection in 2025.

1 min

T-3 parking/MRT-6.5

The hottest topic in town for nearly a week has been all about the increased parking rates at the NAIA Terminal 3. The topic was so hot that it even overshadowed the ongoing congressional quad comm investigations.

4 mins

Global ambition

Critics may dismiss as a political circus the ongoing investigations at the Senate and the House of Representatives.

3 mins

Confucius said...

ROSES & THORNS

3 mins

Barayuga slay: Duterte's men played dangerous Game of the Generals

Atleast three police colonels conspired in murdering a general in 2020, using then-president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war as cover.

4 mins

SC reinstates arrest warrant, HDO vs slain racer's wife

The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday reinstated the warrant issued for the arrest of Dalia Guerrero over her alleged involvement as co- conspirator in the killing of her husband, racer Enzo Pastor, in 2014.

1 min

Las Piñas battle: Councilor challenges Cynthia Villar

In a bold move, Las Piñas Councilor Mark Anthony Santos on Tuesday announced his candidacy for the city's lone congressional seat, going head to head against billionaire Sen.Cynthia Villar.

1 min

200 nabbed in Pasay POGO raid

Up to 200 people, including Chinese nationals, were rounded up during a raid on a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Pasay last night.

1 min

Maslog to remain in NBI custody

The prime suspect in the 1999 textbook anomaly, who was initially presumed dead, will stay longer in detention due to a bench warrant of arrest issued by the Sandiganbayan.

1 min

Tiu Laurel revamps DA price watch personnel

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.has ordered the strict monitoring of the retail prices of agricultural commodities as he implemented a revamp of DA personnel assigned to conduct daily price watch in over 40 Metro Manila markets.

1 min

BJMP ready for transfer of Atio hazing convicts

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology is ready for the transfer to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) of the 10 Aegis Juris fraternity members who were convicted for the hazing death of University of Santo Tomas law freshman Horacio \"Atio\" Castillo III, a BJMP official said yesterday.

1 min

Speaker vows sufficient funding for expanded Centenarian Act

Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday supported calls for sufficient funding for the amended Centenarian Act, which now extends a cash gift of P10,000 to senior citizens who reach milestone ages 80, 85, 90 and 95 years.

1 min

No ashfall from Taal eruption

No ashfall events were reported following the occurrence of a phreatomagmatic eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

1 min

Vilma, sons file COCs

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna - Vilma Santos-Recto and her sons, Luis Philippe Manzano and Ryan Christian Recto, yesterday filed certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the positions of governor, vice governor and congress- man of Batangas, respectively.

2 mins

Bulacan board member slain in ambush

MALOLOS - A member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or provincial board in Bulacan was killed in an ambush in this city yesterday afternoon.

1 min

DA studying calls for emergency use of ASF vaccine

A request by hog farmers for President Marcos to issue emergency use authorization (EUA) for an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine is being studied, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

1 min

Melania Trump defends abortion in upcoming memoir

WASHINGTON (AFP) Melania Trump voiced strong support for abortion rights in her upcoming memoir, The Guardian reported on Wednesday, in apparent remarks that FEED YOUR MIND PINOY SUDOKU contrast with husband Donald Trump's position on the key US election issue.

1 min

Vietnam condemns China's 'brutal behavior' in fisher attack

HANOI (AFP) - Vietnam's foreign ministry condemned on Wednesday China's \"brutal behavior\" during a violent attack on Vietnamese fishers in the disputed South China Sea.

1 min

Hamas claims Tel Aviv shooting attack that killed 7

HEXANE KOWNAWCASING DATES JERUSALEM (AFP) - Hamas' armed wing claimed responsibility on Wednesday for the killing of seven people in a shooting and stabbing attack in Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv the previous day.

1 min

Spain logs record summer tourism as inflow draws protests

MADRID (AFP) - Spain welcomed a record 21.8 million international visitors this summer, official data showed on Wednesday, an influx of tourism that has triggered some protests in the country.

1 min

Israel strikes heart of Beirut

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's military said it killed 15 Hezbollah militants in south Lebanon yesterday and bombed Beirut after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with the Iran-backed group.

1 min

9 dead in Taiwan hospital blaze

TAIPEI (AFP) Nine people died yesterday after a fire ripped through a hospital in southern Taiwan just as a typhoon hit, making rescue operations \"more difficult,\" authorities said.

1 min

Biden, Harris tour storm areas as deaths surpass 160

ASHEVILLE (AFP) US President Joe Biden on Wednesday witnessed Hurricane Helene's catastrophic destruction firsthand and Vice President Kamala Harris distributed aid to needy families, as thousands of federal responders joined all-out efforts to rescue residents and care for millions in the disaster.

1 min

Roan drama sees US singer's fandom get political

NEW YORK (AFP) The power of online music fandoms to create political hype has crystalized in recent US election cycles see the Swifties - but backlash against Chappell Roan over a presidential endorsement has highlighted so-called stan culture's ferocity.

1 min

Ex-Singapore minister gets jail time in corruption case

KUALA LUMPUR (AP) A former Singaporean Cabinet minister was sentenced yesterday to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of receiving illegal gifts, in a rare criminal case involving a minister in the Asian financial hub.

1 min

SMB takes second shot at semis passage

The Converge FiberXers will be an emboldened lot following their epic Game 3 steal. The San Miguel Beermen will be like an awakened dragon.

1 min

Reyes, Cajayon banner 'HLC' cast

Bacolod's Inno Flores delivered the standout performance of the day in the ICTSI Junior PGT National Match Play Finals, eliminating top seed AJ Wacan, 3&1, to secure a spot in the semifinals of the boys' 13-15 division at The Country Club in Sta.

1 min

BOLTS TICK IN EASL DEBUT

Booted out of the PBA Governors' Cup title chase, Meralco is channeling all its energy into its campaign in the East Asia Super League Season 2 for now.

1 min

Rousing start for EASL season

Two games got EASL's second home-and-away season off to a rousing start before a big crowd at the MOA Arena last Wednesday with celebrities, basketball figures and the league's team owners from six countries soaking in the festivities.

2 mins

Stage set for PBA Esports Bakbakan

Sports without borders is the name of the game as the PBA and Dark League Studios tied up once again for Season 2 of the PBA Esports Bakbakan Dota 2 this month.

1 min

No foreign coach for Yulo

Gymnastics Association of the Philippines president Cynthia Carrion said yesterday two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo will stick with long-time local coach Aldrin Castaneda in preparing for competitions leading to the 2028 Los Angeles Games where his goal is to bag golds in all-around and at least three more events.

1 min

Customs seizes P55-B smuggled goods in H1

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated some P55 billion in smuggled goods during the first semester of the year as the entry of illegal items into the country remains a problem.

1 min

Phl banking sector strong - IMF

But flags real estate, consumer credit risks

2 mins

Escalating ME conflict weighs heavy on PSEI

Rising tensions in the Middle East weighed market yesterday. on the local stock

1 min

BIR unlikely to meet collection target

With a quarter left in the year, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) may have to settle with a missed collection target even with an additional tax stream from online sellers.

1 min

m Well boosts access to physical therapy services

Metro Pacific Investments Corp.(MPIC)'s digital healthcare platform mWell has partnered with Physiare Physical Therapy Center to enhance access to physical therapy services in the country.

1 min

Retailers cheer VAT on digital services

The country's group of retailers cheered the signing of the law imposing valueadded tax (VAT) on digital services as this would create a level playing field and contribute to government revenues.

1 min

Villar Group into airport venturing business

Tycoon Manny Villar may soon venture into the airport business as his investment vehicle makes a P31-billion pitch to operate and maintain the Iloilo and Puerto Princesa gateways.

1 min

New Cebu Pacific Airbus jets to land in 2029

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will start receiving its new batch of Airbus aircraft in 2029, and plans to assign these units in some of the fastgrowing hubs outside Manila.

1 min

Robinsons investing over P10 B for hotel development

Robinsons Land Corp.'s hospitality arm is investing over P10 billion in hotel development over the next few years to boost its portfolio by about 1,000 room keys.

1 min

Raslag switches on 4th solar facility

Raslag Corp., the renewable energy arm of the Nepomuceno Group, is powering up its 1,000-megawatt (MW) target with the energization of its fourth and largest solar farm.

1 min

Meat imports breach 750,000 MT in 7 months

The country's meat imports continue to grow this year as total volume at the end of July rose by almost eight percent on an annual basis to over 750,000 metric tons (MT), driven by higher pork and beef purchases abroad.

1 min

DICT AND KACIFIC CONNECT OVER 250,000 RURAL USERS ACROSS THE PHILIPPINES

In the dynamic landscape of 2024, the Philippines is emerging as one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economies.

2 mins

Fixing a national shame

Our international airport in Metro Manila has been a constant source of embarrassment and annoyance for many Filipinos over the past years.

3 mins

Phl economy remains resilient

We must be doing something right even though we all feel that the cost of living has gotten more expensive, as some foreign economists still see the Philippines as performing better economically than some of its peers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus three.

4 mins

Phl air travel to fully recover in 2025 - IATA

The Philippines is expected to climb back to pre-pandemic levels of air travel next year, lifted by the expansion of its international reach and upgrades to major airports.

2 mins

'India can be a viable source of imported rice'

The Philippines can turn to India to source more affordable supplies after the South Asian country lifted its export ban on non-Basmati white rice, experts said.

2 mins

Stiffer penalties sought for theft of telco cables

A consumer advocacy group has called on the government to institute stiffer penalties against cable theft, saying these incidents have a significant long-term effect on the country's digital infrastructure and economy.

1 min

EJAP, AboitizPower hold first RE forum

SUPPLEMENTAL EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE RENATO T.

1 min

KIRK BONDAD AND KRISHNAH GRAVIDEZ TO REPRESENT THE PHILIPPINES AT MISTER WORLD AND MISS WORLD 2024

Mister World 2024 Kirk Bondad champions health and fitness: \"Staying fit and healthy can feel like a struggle sometimes, but when you take care of yourself physically, everything else seems to fall into place, especially your mindset.

2 mins

ACNE OR TREATMENT ANXIETY? THERE'S A 'REMEDY' FOR THAT

Remedy Skin Solutions leads a new category of derm clinics that are modern, gender-neutral, and truly welcoming.

3 mins

HOW CAN I GROW AT WORK IF I CAN'T OUTGROW BEING A PEOPLE-PLEASER?

My quiet compliance became a double-edged sword, leaving me exploited, sidelined, and afraid to challenge the system.

3 mins

Hyundai Motor hits major milestone with 100 million vehicles produced globally

Hyundai Motor Company celebrated a significant milestone today, marking 100 million units of global cumulative production.

2 mins

MG Philippines strengthens presence in South Luzon with opening of MG Calamba

MG Motor Philippines continues its rapid expansion with the official inauguration of MG Calamba.

1 min

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