The Philippine Star - October 29, 2024

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October 29, 2024

Pope prays for Kristine victims in Phl

Pope Francis has offered prayers for Filipinos affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

3 mins

Sara could face impeachment over fund misuse

• Squad made up of gangsters, not police • Rody takes full legal, moral responsibility for drug war • Garma lying, no reward system

2 mins

Duterte admits death squad

Squad made up of gangsters, not police. Rody takes full legal, moral responsibility for drug war. Garma lying, no reward system

7 mins

Angelo King Foundation donation kickstarts Damayan fund drive

Operation Damayan, The Philippine STAR's humanitarian arm, received a P1-million donation from Angelo King Foundation Inc., spearheading its fund drive for families affected by the recent onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

1 min

Palace: Phl safer under Marcos

The Philippines is safer and the people are more secure than ever under President Marcos, Malacañang asserted yesterday, contrary to claims by former president Rodrigo Duterte at a Senate hearing that crime has become rampant in the country.

5 mins

Trust in Marcos down in Q3 - SWS poll

Pollster Social Weather Stations (SWS) has confirmed a commissioned survey showing a seven-point drop in the trust ratings of President Marcos.

1 min

BBM praises Metrobank Medallion of Excellence awardees

President Marcos awarded on Monday the Medallion of Excellence to 10 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, urging them to continue to be the catalysts of change.

2 mins

Rainy Undas seen; Leon may become super typhoon

Severe Tropical Storm Leon is expected to bring stormy weather during the observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days this week, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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DENR, SM, AND PARTNERS LEAD THE CHARGE TO SAVE ENDANGERED SPECIES

The Philippines, a biodiversity hotspot, faces a pressing conservation crisis. Six species, including the pangolin, Philippine eagle, tamaraw, Philippine turtle, cockatoo, and dugong, are teetering on the brink of extinction due to human activities like illegal hunting, poaching, and habitat destruction.

1 min

Marcos signs joint circular vs hunger

President Marcos yesterday vowed to ensure that no community would be left behind in the campaign against poverty as the government and international organizations signed a joint memorandum circular that aims to strengthen measures to curb hunger in the Philippines.

1 min

Plea deal: KOJC also involved in visa fraud

Aside from facilitating sham marriages, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ also implemented a visa fraud scheme in the United States, where dozens of KOJC members were directed to apply for student visas to extend their stay.

2 mins

US announces P450-M funding for PCG modernization

The United States has announced an $8-million, or P450-million, new funding for the modernization of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

1 min

Tempered

FIRST PERSON

3 mins

End of an era

EYES WIDE OPEN

4 mins

Waiting for indictment

Finally facing a congressional investigation, former president Rodrigo Duterte delivered a mouthful yesterday, refusing to leave the Senate even after spending eight hours before the Blue Ribbon subcommittee.

2 mins

RSA, airport king

VIRTUAL REALITY

4 mins

Unsung heroes behind every campaign

PEDDLER OF HOPE

4 mins

Lifting the veil

The revelations coming out of the hearings in Congress, both the House and the Senate, are nothing short of shocking.

1 min

An outstanding Filipino soldier's story

Point o£ view

4 mins

PNP: 18,000 cops deployed for Undas

Over 18,000 Philippine National Police personnel will be deployed to secure the observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days, the PNP announced yesterday.

1 min

PCSO hikes jackpot to boost revenue

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has increased the minimum prize of all lotto games to a steep P90 million, as part of a marketing campaign to boost gaming revenue and charity funds.

1 min

Roque faces human trafficking charge over POGO links

Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque is facing a complaint for qualified human trafficking before the Department of Justice (DOJ) over his alleged links to the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga.

1 min

SC asked: Void Taguig ordinance increasing council seats

The Supreme Court (SC) was urged yesterday to declare void and unconstitutional an ordinance passed by Taguig increasing the number of city councilors from eight to 12 per district.

1 min

DepEd teachers get free legal aid from IBP

Public school teachers as well as non-teaching personnel will now receive free legal assistance in work-related disputes.

1 min

DOTr sees 4.5 M Undas travelers

Around 4.5 million Filipinos are expected to travel during All Saints' and All Souls' Days this week, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

1 min

Taguig wins award for breast cancer program

The Taguig City government has earned a Galing Pook award for its breast cancer control program dubbed \"Ating Dibdibin.\"

1 min

Bulacan player lone winner of P321-M lotto pot

A bettor from Bulacan won the jackpot in the 6/58 Ultra Lotto draw on Sunday night.

1 min

Kristine destroys 17 roads, bridges

Up to 17 major roads and bridges nationwide remain closed to traffic due to heavy damage they sustained from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine last week, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways.

1 min

Poe continues relief ops, prepares for future typhoons

Sen. Grace Poe yesterday met with her team leaders to coordinate the transport of about 3,000 food packs from Manila for victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Camarines Norte.

1 min

4,000 Central Luzon cops deployed for Undas

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga - Up to 4,000 police personnel have been deployed in cemeteries and public transport terminals in Central Luzon in preparation for Undas.

1 min

Persons of interest in Eastman case identified

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has identified persons of interest in the case of an American who was seized by unidentified men in Zamboanga del Norte more than a week ago.

1 min

Laguindingan airport concession deal signed

The government and Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. yesterday signed a 30-year concession deal for the Laguindingan International Airport public-private partnership project, the first unsolicited proposal awarded by the Department of Transportation under the present administration.

1 min

Trump's NY rally attacks Harris, draws criticism

NEW YORK (AFP) – Republican Donald Trump led a headline-grabbing New York rally on Sunday with non-stop attacks on Kamala Harris, but Democrats sought to capitalize on crude insults from some of his allies' opening speeches.

2 mins

Quarter Pounder sales to restart after McDonald's E. Coli outbreak

McDonald's on Sunday said it would start selling its Quarter Pounder hamburgers again, after tests for E.Coli came back clear.

1 min

Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of US political figures, including an unnamed campaign adviser of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, the Washington Post reported on Oct. 27.

1 min

SoKor delegation briefs NATO on NoKor troops for Russia

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A highlevel delegation from South Korea will brief the North Atlantic Council about North Korea's troop deployment to Russia this week, NATO said on Sunday, after the US expressed grave concern over the possible use of the troops against Ukraine.

1 min

Miss Grand pageant strips Myanmar of runner-up title

BANGKOK - Miss Grand International president Nawat Itsaragrisil has stripped Miss Myanmar of her second runner-up title due to \"inappropriate behavior and action that violated several regulations\", according to a report from Thai newspaper Khaosod English.

1 min

Georgia president accuses Russia of orchestrating election fraud

TBILISI (AFP) - The Georgian opposition called for protests on Monday and the European Union demanded an investigation into \"irregularities\" after a disputed legislative vote that showed a win for the ruling party accused of moving toward Russia's orbit.

1 min

'Indian spy network operates in US, Canada'

Canada and the US must get tougher on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for trying to silence dissidents on foreign soil, a controversial Sikh separatist who was the target of an alleged India-led murder plot said in an interview.

1 min

Depardieu asks for delay in sex assault trial

PARIS (AFP) - French screen legend Gerard Depardieu (in photo) on Monday asked for a delay to the start of his trial on sexual assault charges, saying his health prevented him from attending the proceedings, with numerous other complaints and a possible second court case already lying in wait.

1 min

'Venom' tops N. American box office

The new Columbia/Marvel superhero film \"Venom: The Last Dance\" failed to match the openings of the series' two previous episodes, but still easily topped the North American box office with ticket sales estimated at $51 million, industry watchers said.

1 min

Egypt proposes two-day Gaza truce

CAIRO (AFP) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has proposed a two-day truce in Gaza and limited hostage exchange aimed at securing \"a complete ceasefire\" after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.

1 min

Chalamet crashes own look-alike contest

NEW YORK (AFP) Will the real Timothee Chalamet (in photo) please stand up?

1 min

Iran will use all tools to respond to Israel

Tehran will \"use all available tools\" to respond to Israel's weekend attack on military targets in Iran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said yesterday.

1 min

Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed yesterday to stay in office despite his gamble of snap elections backfiring, with the ruling party's worst result in 15 years.

1 min

Cardinals pray for Final Four slot

Mapua shoots for at least a playoff for a Final Four berth while Lyceum of the Philippines University eyes to reclaim a piece of No. 4 when they collide today in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

1 min

TNT outwits Ginebra in Game 1

Numbers don't lie and as TNT coach Chot Reyes described the Tropa as a data-driven team, he figured out a key to beating Barangay Ginebra in last Sunday's Game One of the PBA Governors' Cup Finals was to take away its biggest weapon - the three-point shot - and influence its deadliest outside gunner Justin Brownlee to stray from the perimeter.

1 min

Jayson takes RJ to school

Amid all the hoopla about the great coaches, imports and finals debutants bannering TNT and Barangay Ginebra, Tropang Giga veteran Jayson Castro issued a strong reminder that he's still a major force in this dream finale.

2 mins

Curry limps out in Warriors' loss

Stephen Curry injured his left ankle late in the third quarter of Sunday's 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, tried to return then exited again and left the court for the locker room.

1 min

Cardinals pray for Final Four slot

Concerns seemed to vanish and Los Angeles Dodgers players wore smiles at Yankee Stadium as they prepared for Game 3 of the World Series: Shohei Ohtani was set to

1 min

Bay Area reprise in offing?

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said yesterday with the impending agreement for Hong Kong Eastern to play in back-to-back Commissioner's Cups starting this season, a Bay Area reprise may be in store for fans.

1 min

Lascuña, at 54, tops PGT Order of Merit

Twelve years after securing his first Order of Merit (OOM) title, Tony Lascuña's excellence on the Philippine Golf Tour remains as potent as ever.

1 min

Phl seeks top 20% spot in WB's B-Ready report

The Philippines is aiming to be part of the top 20 percent of countries covered by the World Bank's Business-Ready or B-Ready report, which assesses economies' business and investment climate.

2 mins

Romualdez firm eyes MVP Group's radio assets

The media network of the Romualdezes is eyeing to acquire radio assets from tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, marking another broadcast expansion for the political clan from Leyte.

1 min

SEC trumpets reforms as Phl readies gray list exit

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is committing to sustain reforms in anti-money laundering and combating of financing of terrorism as the country moves to exit from the global dirty money gray list of the Financial Action Task Force.

1 min

Market opens strong on solid earnings

Share prices opened the final week of October on a positive note, boosted primarily by corporate earnings results.

1 min

Toyota Phl targets sales of 200k units

Leading automotive player Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) is targeting to sell over 200,000 vehicles this year as it expects lower interest rates and inflation to support demand for cars.

2 mins

Robust interest income boosts PNB earnings

Strong growth in net interest income boosted the profit of Lucio Tan-led Philippine National Bank (PNB) by 12 percent to P15.1 billion in the nine months to September.

1 min

Meralco to exceed P43 B profit this year

Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is on track to reach over P43 billion in full-year earnings this year following record results as of end-September, its chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan said.

1 min

Maya Bank posts record-high P67 B in loan disbursements

Digital lender Maya Bank has achieved a remarkable milestone by disbursing an all-time high of P67 billion in loans as of September, boosted by artificial intelligence (AI)driven credit assessments.

1 min

Phl landscape: Artificial intelligence, data privacy and cybersecurity

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has unlocked tremendous potential for innovation and transformation across industries.

3 mins

Agas named OIC at SSS

President Marcos has named executive vice president Voltaire Agas as the officer-in-charge of state-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS).

1 min

Low-hanging fruits yield P563 M revenue

ELBONOMICS

4 mins

AEV posts higher 9-month income

Higher contributions from its power and banking units buoyed earnings of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) in the nine-month period ending September.

1 min

UnionBank profit rises to P8.6 B

Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines earned 6.2 percent more to P8.6 billion in the first nine months from P8.1 billion in the same period last year on higher revenues and net interest income.

1 min

Kohler chief sees brand's expanding foothold in Phl

The Philippines offers great potential for Kohler's growth in Southeast Asia due to its robust economy and rising income, the head of US manufacturing firm Kohler said.

1 min

BDO income up 12% to P60.6 B

Earnings of BDO Unibank Inc. went up by 12 percent to P60.6 billion from January to September compared to the P53.9 billion in the same period last year, after a strong performance in the third quarter.

1 min

Bad weather pulls down Wilcon earnings

A slowdown in sales dragged down earnings of home improvement and construction supplies retailer Wilcon Depot Inc. in the nine months ending September.

1 min

First border inspection rules out by December

The government will hold a series of consultations with local and foreign stakeholders in the runup to the finalization of new import inspection rules by December for the anticipated implementation of the country's first-border facility early next year.

2 mins

Why Nina doesn't consider new and younger singers a threat

NATHALIE M. TOMADA

3 mins

A 'HIMALA' AT MMFF: MUSICAL ADAPTATION

AS THE METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL (MMFF) CELEBRATES its 50th anniversary, the final five films have been announced, completing the lineup of 10 highly anticipated entries.

1 min

K-POP GIRL GROUP UNIS DONATES PORTION OF FANCON EARNINGS TO TYPHOON KRISTINE VICTIMS

The K-pop girl group UNIS will be donating a portion of their fan concert income to those who were affected by Typhoon Kristine. The newly formed group just staged their UNIS in CURIOUSland fancon at the New Frontier Theater on Oct. 25 and at the Waterfront Hotel Cebu on Oct. 26.

2 mins

A thriller about electing a pope proves to be major draw

ROME – With Pope Francis a few weeks away from his 88th birthday, the plotting for his successor is well underway at the Vatican.

2 mins

AC velada 2024 Together again, together always

(Conclusion)

3 mins

Digging deeper

The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP), which I had the honor of chairing for the past three years, recently held a one-day forum dubbed \"Digging Deeper: A Mining Philippines Policy Forum\" that sought to bring together the nation's top industry leaders, investors, analysts and professionals into a single venue to learn, discuss, and collaborate on critical industry issues, all aimed at shaping a dynamic and sustainable mining industry in the Philippines.

3 mins

Stephanie Zubiri celebrates the colorful world of neurodiversity with her first children's book

Last Oct. 14, at Vestido Manila in Makati, holistic wellness advocate Stephanie Zubiri celebrated the first anniversary of her wellness platform, Soulful Feasts, with a vibrant event entitled \"Kaleidoscope: A Prism of Infinite Possibilities.\"

4 mins

Why Is It Normal To Grieve For A Celebrity?

Vigils and memorial services happen around the world for Liam Payne of One Direction fame; many experts are saying it's normal for fans to grieve for an idol.

5 mins

FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORSHIP IS 'A NEW NORMAL'

She was changing out of her gym wear when she felt a lump on her breast. Though she leads a healthy and active lifestyle, Keri Zamora somehow felt it was breast cancer.

1 min

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