The Philippine Star - November 05, 2024

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November 05, 2024

NAIA remains worst airport, study shows

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is again the worst airport in the world, ranking dead last among the busiest gateways globally, according to a study by an Australian firm.

1 min

Final pitch: Harris vows Gaza peace, Trump tone darkens

Kamala Harris courted voters angered by the Gaza war while Donald Trump doubled down on violent rhetoric with a comment about journalists being shot as the tense US election campaign entered its final hours.

2 mins

Marcos mourns Kristine victims, says gov't response never enough

The government’s response to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine is not enough, President Marcos admitted yesterday, as he directed concerned agencies to enhance flood and landslide preparedness measures and disaster early warning systems.

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SUV with 'fake' Senate plate enters EDSA busway, flees

A sport utility vehicle (SUV) bearing a “7” protocol plate assigned to senators illegally entered the EDSA bus lane on Sunday and nearly hit a traffic enforcer, but the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said the plate is fake.

2 mins

Marce may become typhoon, poses threat to Luzon

Another severe weather disturbance has developed into a tropical storm as it entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) yesterday, threatening to unleash havoc on areas in Luzon already devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

5 mins

'Navy sailor's thumb reattached'

Following a June 17 confrontation with the China Coast Guard (CCG) in Ayungin Shoal, a Philippine Navy service member's thumb has been reattached, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said yesterday.

1 min

Gas prices down, diesel up this week

Pump prices of gasoline are poised to slightly go down on Tuesday, but an increase of at least half a peso is set for diesel and kerosene.

1 min

BBM wants better storm preparedness, warning system

With over 100 deaths and billions of pesos worth of damage to agriculture and infrastructure left by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, President Marcos wants government agencies to strengthen the country's disaster preparedness, including putting in place a better system of predicting extreme and potentially devastating weather conditions.

3 mins

BBM won't comment on Rody's drug war 'admissions'

President Marcos yesterday refused to comment on a question about former president Rodrigo Duterte, citing the need to focus on rebuilding areas devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

2 mins

Lower PhilHealth contributions sought

Increased benefit packages and lower contribution rates for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members are being sought by Agri party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee.

1 min

Marcos open to probe of flood control projects

As the country reels from the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, President Marcos has expressed openness to an investigation into the administration's flood control projects, citing the need to improve existing designs to address the unprecedented effects of climate change.

3 mins

Probe POGO hub raid, DILG chief urged

Secretary Jonvic Remulla of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has been asked to conduct a motu proprio investigation on the raid conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on a 40-story building in Ermita, Manila.

1 min

Final voter list out this month

The final list of voters for the 2025 midterm polls is expected to be released by the end of the month after the Commission on Elections delists duplicate registrations from the Comelec database.

1 min

LTO-NCR revenue hits P7 B

The Land Transportation Office-National Capital Region (LTO-NCR) has collected P7.052 billion in revenue for the first nine months of 2024.

1 min

3 boys hurt in QC fire

Three boys were injured in a fire that razed three shanties in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City on Sunday.

1 min

DSWD-issued GLs accepted in Mercury Drug stores

Guarantee letters (GL) issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are now accepted in 171 branches of Mercury Drug nationwide.

1 min

BBM names new DOJ prosecutor general

President Marcos has appointed Richard Fadullon as the new prosecutor general of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

1 min

No-el in the BARMM

One of the tenets of democracy is the regular reaffirmation or change of leadership, through free and popular elections.

2 mins

Offshore

The country is hurrying to change its energy mix.

3 mins

An election that will shape the world

The world is waiting with bated breath as Americans decide on who their next president will be – Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Poll results indicate that it's going to be a razor-thin race, with some already anticipating election chaos.

3 mins

Why I fear Trump will win

Point of view

4 mins

The world waits as a nation votes

Elections are held supposedly to let the voice of the people be heard - one person/one vote, as long as you meet the age (so you are supposedly mature enough to discern right from wrong, to choose what is good over what is bad...as I said, supposedly) and residency (for local polls) requirements.

2 mins

The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers

On Sept. 23, the President signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12021, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.

4 mins

The best and worst of times: RSA for president

I texted this to my various Viber groups: \"This month I turn 76. Sadly, the world is not getting any better.

4 mins

Over 400,000 eligible households waiting for inclusion in 4Ps

Over 400,000 waitlisted households have been validated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to be eligible for the government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps.

1 min

LTO suspends license of S. Korean over Clark fire incident

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the license of a South Korean man involved in a recent fire incident at a gasoline station in Clark, Pampanga.

1 min

RCEF eyed to assist farmers, fishers hit by Kristine

A measure approved by the bicameral conference committee, expanding the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) from P10 billion to P30 billion yearly, will be substantial in providing help to farmers and fisherfolk displaced by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

2 mins

Kidnapper's child gives info on Eastman case

A child of one of the principal suspects in the case of American national Elliot Onil Eastman has provided information about the kidnapping that occurred in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte more than two weeks ago.

1 min

COC filing for BARMM polls starts

Elections officers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao yesterday started accepting certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the first BARMM parliamentary elections.

1 min

Harris, Trump locked in tight race in swing states

According to NYT / Siena poll

1 min

Israel: Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon strike

The Israeli military said yesterday it had killed a top Hezbollah commander it accused of overseeing rocket and anti-tank missile attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

1 min

US music titan Quincy Jones dies at 91

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Quincy Jones (in photo), the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic \"Thriller\" album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.

1 min

Trudeau condemns violence at Hindu temple near Toronto

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned as \"unacceptable\" violence at a Hindu temple near Toronto on Sunday, following skirmishes blamed by some leaders on Sikh activists.

1 min

Spain's royal couple pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia

A crowd of enraged survivors hurled clots of mud left by storm-spawned flooding at the Spanish royal couple on Sunday during their first visit to the center of their nation's deadliest natural disaster in living memory.

1 min

Indonesia volcano eruption kills 10

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, killing at least 10 people as it spewed fireballs and ash on surrounding villages, officials said yesterday as they raised the alert to its highest level.

1 min

EYES GLUED TO ULTIMATE PRIZE

Best Import or not, rivals Rondae Hollis-Jefferson of defending champion TNT and Justin Brownlee of Barangay Ginebra stressed their sights remained fixed firmly on the big prize.

3 mins

More to come from Phl paddlers

PUERTO PRINCESA - Following the country's overall triumph in the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships, Philippine Canoe Kayak Federation president Leonora Escollante said the best is yet to come for the Filipino paddlers in international play.

1 min

RHJ, JB to extend rivalry?

The rivalry between TNT’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Barangay Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee may extend to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup starting Nov. 27.

1 min

PVL, PNVF now on same page

Forming the best Philippine volleyball team available will now be easier than before.

1 min

Averting disaster

SPORTING CHANCE

2 mins

Luca performs magic in Dallas

DALLAS - Luka Doncic scored 14 of his 32 points in the first quarter as the Dallas Mavericks got off to a hot start en route to a 108-85 NBA victory over the injury-hit Orlando Magic on Sunday.

1 min

Foreign investor eyes takeover of Dito CME

Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy may have to give up majority control of his telco venture Dito CME Holdings Corp. under a proposed infusion of fresh funds from a foreign investor.

1 min

Factory activity slows in October

The country's manufacturing activity expanded at a slower pace in October from the previous month due in part to disruptions from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

1 min

Over 1-M MT palay lost due to El Niño, typhoons

The country has lost over one million metric tons (MT) of palay supply so far this year after farms were devastated by extreme weather conditions that included the El Niño phenomenon and the series of typhoons, with Kristine being the most devastating to date.

1 min

Stocks down ahead of US elections

Share prices opened the week in the red as investors were on a wait-and-see stance ahead of the upcoming US presidential election.

1 min

SM feted for contributions in China's property market

SM China, a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings Inc., has made it to the GuanDian Index Research Institute's \"Performance Index: 2024 Commercial Real Estate Performance\" list, with the company cited for its outstanding performance in operations, management, branding and innovation.

2 mins

Watsons Phl opening 90 new stores in 2025

Health and beauty retailer Watsons Philippines is further expanding its footprint in the country by opening 90 new stores next year.

1 min

Deadline nears for firms' enhanced compliance plan

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging non-compliant, suspended and revoked corporations to clear their records as the deadline of its Enhanced Compliance Incentive Plan (ECIP) draws near.

2 mins

NGCP extends tie up with DepEd

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has renewed its decade-long partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) to provide educational support to its host communities.

1 min

Tourism by VAT refund

In a report made by the World Economic Forum in May 2024, it is expected that the global tourism industry will continue recovering from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic and surpass pre-pandemic levels due to demand driven by people's pent-up desire to travel following the lifting of restrictions.

3 mins

Ang trumpets SMC's gains in sustainability, environment

The investments of conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) for the environment are bearing fruits, making its chairman and CEO Ramon Ang proud of the group's recent achievements.

1 min

T-bill rates increase for 5th straight week

The government managed to borrow P20 billion in short-term securities even after rates moved upward for the fifth straight week amid expectations of a faster October inflation print.

1 min

WHO DELIVERS IT BETTER?

The 5G race in the Philippines is heating up, with PLDT Home WiFi 5G+ leveraging its expansive network and DITO Telecommunity seeking traction behind its RedCap technology.

1 min

An ARM and a leg (up): Why Intel and AMD are now worried about the new kid on the block

Rivalries are a normal part of human life, and few examples are better than the competition between Intel and AMD.

3 mins

ERC seeks emergency power during calamities

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is proposing changes to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to include an emergency power allowing it to respond to calamities without needing a quorum.

2 mins

Airline capacity crunch looms

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is warning of a capacity crunch in some regions even as data for September this year showed global passenger demand growing.

4 mins

Maynilad funnels P695 M for sewer line expansion

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. is investing P695 million for the expansion of sewerage services in Paranaque City.

1 min

Changing acronyms for a dynamic meaning

We're certainly familiar with acronyms, at least those that pertain to our job, profession and interests. Acronyms exist for brevity and convenience as we don't have to utter or write the whole caboodle.

3 mins

No sugar MAV next year as stocks remain ample

The government will not open the minimum access volume (MAV) for sugar next year, as the country has ample stocks and retail prices of the commodity remain stable, contrasting with the dire supply situation two years ago.

1 min

PPA profit down on spending hike

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recorded a double-digit drop in its profit in nine months to September as expenses went up by more than half due to the upgrade of old facilities.

1 min

State workers abroad get higher allowances

The government has increased by up to 40 percent the allowances of state workers assigned abroad to take into consideration global price movements.

1 min

LEGENDS, FREAKS AND ICONS GATHER AT ‘SHAKE, RATTLE AND BALL’ 2024

FROM CHUCKY DOLL and his bride to pop superstar Taylor Swift, celebrities, showbiz personalities, and influencers – including GMA Sparkle artists – attended this year's \"Shake, Rattle and Ball\" in character, donning their most outlandish and eye-catching outfits on the black carpet last Thursday at One Ayala in Makati.

2 mins

RINI on collaborating with OPM artists, giving back to Pinoy fans

For Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter RINI, experimenting or exploring new ideas is in the nature and DNA of any artist.

3 mins

DAN+SHAY, OTHER HOLIDAY SOUNDS TO WELCOME NOVEMBER

How best to welcome November? With only a few weeks until Christmas day, nothing beats Christmas sounds.

3 mins

Hayao Miyazaki to be honored at filmfest

Japanese master filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki will be honored with this year's prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award.

1 min

Caring for loved ones with disabilities

After a series of eye surgeries in the US (18 surgeries from 1982 to 1989 due to glaucoma), Jaime Silva, more known to family and friends as Jimmy, and his wife Helen decided to change the focus of their lives.

5 mins

MassKara 2024: MassKara Unmasked!

I spent five wonderful years of my childhood in Iloilo City, and would visit Bacolod, which was just a ferry ride away. I love its people, its food and its historical structures.

3 mins

These 'madiskarte' moms mean business

In 2020, PLDT launched Madiskarte Moms PH, a mompreneur Facebook community, as a way for Filipino mothers to start and grow their home-based businesses to augment their family income during the height of the pandemic.

2 mins

FIVE HEALTH HACKS FROM THE GLUCOSE GODDESS

New York-based French biochemist and New York Times bestselling author, Jessie Inchauspé, is a standard social media go-to for hacks on managing sugar spikes and diabetes.

5 mins

AND NOW, THE LATEST IN ANTI-AGING SKIN TREATMENT

Before, we only used volume restoration by filler injections to fight aging. Today, layering is the latest filler injection technique that addresses skin aging based on the anatomical changes that occur as one grows older.

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