The Philippine Star - October 05, 2024

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October 05, 2024

BBM to raise WPS at Asean Summit in Laos

President Marcos will raise \"recent developments\" in the West Philippine Sea with fellow world leaders at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos next week.

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Marcos visits Batanes, Ilocos Norte, turns over typhoon aid

President Marcos yesterday visited Batanes and Ilocos Norte, two of the areas hardest hit by Super Typhoon Julian.

1 min

Comelec can't stop convicted aspirants from seeking posts

Aspirants for elective posts convicted by the courts can't be prevented from running in the May 2025 midterm polls unless their conviction becomes final and executory, the Commission on Elections said yesterday.

1 min

Abby Binay, Camille Villar file candidacy for senator

Two scions of political families filed their respective certificates of candidacy for senator for the 2025 polls, with one vowing to contribute to a new type of politics and the other finally deciding to throw her hat into the national ring.

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Leni bares Naga City mayoral bid

Former vice president Leni Robredo yesterday formally announced the candidates who will run under her slate in next year's elections in Naga City.

1 min

Enrile, Reyes, Napoles cleared By ELIZABETH MARCELO of plunder in pork scam

15 counts of graft still pending

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Mixed pump adjustments seen next week

Following recent price hikes, pump prices of petroleum products are expected to move in opposite directions next week.

1 min

Cha-cha not dead, former executive secretary warns

Former executive secretary Victor turnout or the outcome of the midterm election.

1 min

FORGING TIES, FORGING LIVES

The Philippines goes hand-in-hand with Nigeria in ensuring mutual progress

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SSS chief resigns to run for House seat

The head of the state-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) has tendered his resignation to vie for a seat in the House of Representatives in the midterm polls next year.

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Phl among top 40% in regulatory framework – report

The Philippines was in the top 40 percent of 50 economies in terms of regulatory framework, but will need to make improvements in terms of public services and operational efficiency, according to the World Bank's Business Ready report.

1 min

Onions, chicken also stalled at ports – PPA

More imported agricultural products were discovered allegedly stored for a thousand days at ports in Manila aside from the 888 unclaimed containers of imported rice, the Philippine Ports Authority reported.

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DFA cancels Alice Guo's passport

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has canceled the Philippine passport of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo, saying that it was acquired through fraudulent means.

1 min

Police officer believed involved in Barayuga murder missing

A police officer who allegedly played a role in the murder of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga in 2020 is missing.

1 min

Vico accuses possible rival of links to Miru

Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto has accused his opponent for the city's mayoral post in next year's elections of alleged connection with South Korean company Miru Systems, winner of the P18-billion automated counting machines contract that will be used in the 2025 midterm elections.

1 min

Abuse raps filed vs QC school principal

Criminal cases have been filed against a Quezon City school principal who alleg- edly sexually molested four Grade 10 students last week, police reported yesterday.

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Ombudsman dismisses 2 Cebu mayors

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dis- missal of suspended mayors Michael Rama of Cebu City and Jonas Cortes of Mandaue City for nepotism and grave misconduct.

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Group formed to probe killing of Bulacan ABC head

The Central Luzon police formed a special investigation task group (SITG) to hasten the investigation on the killing of Bulacan provincial board member Ramilito Capistrano on Thursday.

1 min

Teves brother seeks Negros Oriental governor's post

Pryde Henry Teves, brother of expelled Negros Oriental Rep.

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Phl calls for peaceful resolution of Middle East conflicts

The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), joined calls yesterday for the peaceful resolution of conflicts in the Middle East amid increasing tensions in the region.

1 min

Israeli strike closes off road used to flee Lebanon

An Israeli strike yesterday near Lebanon's Masnaa border crossing with Syria cut off a road used by hundreds of thousands of people to flee Israeli bombardments in recent days, Lebanon Transport Minister Ali Hamieh told Reuters.

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US storm death toll passes 210

More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said on Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland in more than half a century.

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NoKor's Kim threatens to use nukes if attacked

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would use nuclear weapons \"without hesitation\" if attacked by the South and ally the United States, state media reported yesterday.

1 min

WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test

The UN health agency said on Friday that it had approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox, a key tool in countries battling outbreaks.

1 min

Mangin wins gold in world Jr. taekwondo

The \"golden era\" for Philippine sports has never ceased to churn out worldbeaters.

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UE remains unbeaten in SSL

Casiey Dongallo starred as University of the East stayed undefeated in the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

1 min

CONVERGE FORCES GAME 5

Fired up by its 114-112 steal in Game 3, Converge sprang another ambush on mighty San Miguel Beer.

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Rizal spikers sustain streak

Streaking Rizal-St. Gerrard Charity Foundation Inc. firmed up its hold of second spot while AM Caloocan Air Force knocked on the Final Four door in the MPVA Season 1 Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

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Regional bets dominate PGT match play

Regional players turned in commanding performances in the ICTSI Junior PGT National Match Play Finals, capturing six of the eight titles disputed at The Country Club here on Friday.

1 min

Arellano stuns CSB, boosts hopes

Arellano University added another big fish to its growing NCAA Season 100 catch after it shocked leader St.

1 min

Phl Xls set friendlies

The Philippine men's and women's football teams are gearing up for testy battles overseas as part of their respective preparations for major competitions down the road.

1 min

Inflation slows to 1.9% in Sept

Inflation eased further in September to its lowest level in more than four years, driven by the slower increase in food prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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Gov't eyes $25-B investment to boost energy sector

The country aims to unlock up to $25 billion in investments from a coalition of global investors as the government rallies to secure the entire funding to power the energy sector.

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Slower-than-expected Sept inflation buoys stocks

The stock market soared to a new high in more than two years as the country's inflation dropped to over four-year low in September.

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10 firms gearing up for IPOs next year

Some 10 companies are seen undertaking their initial public offerings (IPO) next year on the back of better market conditions, BDO Capital & Investment Corp.president Eduardo Francisco said.

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Coron, Siargao airports up next for PPP

The government has started evaluating the offers made by the Udenna and Gokongwei groups to operate the airports in Coron and Siargao, respectively, signaling that more gateways will be transferred to private hands under the Marcos administration.

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'Power crisis looms without balanced energy mix”

The country needs a balanced approach toward energy transition, as overdependence on a single power source could lead to a dire energy crisis, according to Aboitiz Power Corp.

1 min

AC Health building new facility to boost efficiency

Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc.(AC Health) is expanding its pharma importation businesses with the construction of a new warehouse at the Cavite Technopark.

1 min

Vista Land raises P3 B from preferred shares offer

Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., the listed property developer of the Villar Group, has raised P3 billion in its return to the equities market.

1 min

NAIA curbside fees possibly in place before holidays - NNIC

The private operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) may start imposing fines on overstaying vehicles in terminal curbsides before the holidays to decongest the gateway.

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'Phl economy still fastest in Asean in 2024, 2025'

The Philippines is expected to remain among the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia this year and in 2025, with growth to be driven mainly by government spending and services exports, according to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

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Dito, Smart among best telcos

Dito Telecommunity Corp. has garnered multiple recognitions at the 2024 edition of the Opensignal 5G Global Awards, landing on the same spot as some of the biggest operators in the world.

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