The Philippine Star - November 08, 2024

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November 08, 2024

Marcos skipping APEC meet in Peru

President Marcos is skipping the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru this month to prioritize local concerns such as addressing the impact of recent disasters, Malacañang said.

1 min

'Davao Mafia' linked to BOC, PDEA murders

Several Customs and anti-drug agents were allegedly liquidated by the \"Davao Mafia\" of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his associates as they moved to consolidate and tighten their control of the drug trade in the country.

5 mins

AFP retakes island in mock combat as China's navy watches

As Chinese warships and maritime militia vessels watched from a distance, various units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) engaged in interoperability exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Wednesday, simulating the re-taking of an island from enemy forces.

3 mins

Duterte congratulates 'buddy' Trump

DAVAO CITY - Former president Rodrigo Duterte has congratulated Republican Donald Trump for winning a second presidential term in the US elections.

2 mins

Kamala gives defiant concession

Donald Trump's crushing presidential victory heralded a new era of uncertainty in the United States and the world Wednesday, as defeated Kamala Harris gave a defiant concession speech while vowing to help his transition to power.

2 mins

Sherwin evasive on SUV: Leave it to LTO

Describing himself as a law-abiding public servant, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian broke his silence yesterday about the involvement of his family in the Cadillac vehicle with a Senate protocol plate that illegally entered the EDSA busway.

1 min

'Life-threatening' Marce makes Cagayan landfall

Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) made landfall over Santa Ana in Cagayan yesterday afternoon, uprooting trees and sending building materials flying, weeks after previous storms left at least 150 people dead.

4 mins

Enterprise-based education signed into law

President Marcos yesterday signed a landmark law promoting enterprise-based training, a measure that he said would address jobs-skills mismatch and prepare the country's workforce for the demands of a changing world.

3 mins

No active House effort to impeach Sara - lawmaker

Despite the ongoing investigation into her office's use of confidential funds, there is no active effort at the House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, the chairman of the House committee on good government and public accountability said on yesterday.

1 min

NCRPO, ACG heads axed over POGO raid

The directors of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) have been relieved from their posts for 10 days following the raid on an alleged Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Ermita, Manila.

1 min

PCG to get 40 patrol boats from France

Starting 2026, the Philippine Coast Guard will acquire 40 fast patrol craft (FPCs) from France to improve the PCG's search and rescue capability during calamities as well as the conduct of anti-crime operations.

1 min

CIDG, BIR seize P2.4-B fake cigarettes

Counterfeit cigarettes valued at P2.4 billion were confiscated when authorities raided a factory and warehouses being operated by Chinese nationals in Valenzuela City and Bulacan on Wednesday.

1 min

LRT-1 trips to reach Sucat this month

Commuters are set to travel faster to the south of Metro Manila, and soon to Cavite, as the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is opening its extension tracks to Parañaque City.

1 min

MVP Group triumphs at IABC PH Triple P Sustainability Awards, showcasing leadership in ESG Excellence

A total of four companies from the MVP Group earned seven distinguished awards, reflecting the Group's integrated approach to sustainability, where sustainable practices are embedded in the core operations of each company.

2 mins

Excellence in sustainability: The Triple P Awards

On October 25, 2024, IABC Philippines, together with Deloitte and the Makati Business Club, hosted the Triple P Awards, a first-ever program to recognize companies for their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) progress.

2 mins

MERALCO LEADS THE CHARGE IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH MAJOR WINS AT THE FIRST-EVER TRIPLE P AWARDS

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has further cemented its role as a sustainability leader in the Philippines' energy sector, securing top honors at the inaugural Triple P Awards.

1 min

'Look what happened'

SKETCHES

3 mins

'Trumped' - been there, done that

CTALK

4 mins

The expendables

EDITORIAL

2 mins

Will America be great again?

ROSES & THORNS

2 mins

Repurposing the seized POGO hubs

COMMONSENSE

4 mins

One-sided information

For a marriage to be declared null and void on the ground of psychological incapacity, the incapacity must be rooted on some debilitating psychological or mental condition or illness and not on mere difficulty, refusal or neglect in the performance of marital obligations. This is once more illustrated in this case of Garry and Brenda.

3 mins

Four Bicolano 4Ps beneficiaries among LET topnotchers

Seven Bicolano beneficiaries of the government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) have excelled in their respective fields of endeavor, with four of them making it to the Top 10 of the 2024 licensure examination for teachers.

1 min

Kristine damage to agriculture rises to P6.83 B

The damage that Severe Tropical Storm Kristine brought to the agriculture sector in 12 regions in the country has increased to P6.83 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.

1 min

Governors divided over BARMM poll postponement

Governors of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao expressed opposing views about the Senate bill that seeks to postpone the first BARMM parliamentary elections in 2025.

2 mins

NATO braces for Trump's return

BRUSSELS (AFP) - US allies at NATO scrambled Wednesday to put a brave face on the return of Donald Trump to the White House amid fears the unpredictable Republican could upend European security and pull the plug on Ukraine support.

1 min

Wind-fanned wildfire burning out of control near LA

A \"dangerously fast\" wildfire fanned by hurricane-strength winds was burning out of control near Los Angeles on Wednesday, with thousands of residents ordered to evacuate and some taken to the hospital.

1 min

Biden gets blamed by Harris allies

For Kamala's defeat

1 min

In the end, women didn't save Harris at ballot box

WASHINGTON (AFP) – She needed their support, but it wasn't enough: Kamala Harris failed to get as many women to back her as she had hoped, despite a presidential campaign heavily focused on abortion access, in the face of Donald Trump's macho rhetoric.

1 min

German opposition demands confidence vote next week

Germany's conservative opposition urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz's crisis-hit government yesterday to seek a confidence vote next week, not next year as he has offered.

1 min

Body of Liam Payne flown home to Britain

The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who fell to his death from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, began repatriating the singer's body to Britain on Wednesday, a police source told AFP.

1 min

Xi to Trump: US, China must get along

Chinese President Xi Jinping said yesterday Beijing and Washington must find a way to \"get along,\" in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state media reported.

1 min

Bianca one shot down in Oahu

Filipina ace Bianca Pagdanganan fired a roaring five-under 67 yesterday to go just one shot off opening leader A Lim Kim in the Lotte Championship yesterday in Oahu, Hawaii.

1 min

Alas pair outlasts Japanese foe

Ran Abdilla and James Buytrago came up with a scintillating performance to beat Japan's Yoshi Hasegawa and Dylan Kurokawa, 22-24, 24-22, 15-9, yesterday in the Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championship at the Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa.

1 min

La Salle finds way to SSL finals

Unbeaten La Salle escaped with a thrilling 26-28, 25-19, 25-20, 21-25, 15-13 win over Santo Tomas to barge into the finals of the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship Wednesday night at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

1 min

Dasmariñas coming on strong

SPORTING CHANCE

2 mins

Robins-Hardy must wait

Farm Fresh owner Frank Lao yesterday made a humble plea that Fil-Am setter Alohi Robins-Hardy be allowed to play in the PVL All-Filipino Conference unfolding tomorrow at the PhilSports Arena.

1 min

Del Rosario eyes another Taiwan title

Pauline del Rosario is eager to make her mark again in Taiwan as she heads to the Party Ladies Open, aiming to build on her past successes and redeem herself after a joint sixth-place finish last year.

1 min

Panlilio calls for unity in sports

If there's one wish Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio has for Philippine sports, it is to have a better Olympic finish in Los Angeles in 2028.

1 min

RHJ, TROPA SEEK CLOSER IN REPEAT BID

TNT has put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get to this point.

2 mins

Volley Angels trump Lady Knights

Biñan Tatak Gel regained second spot as Bacoor stumbled to a crucial loss in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) last Wednesday at the Bacoor Strike Gym in Cavite.

1 min

Economy grows at slower pace in Q3

The country's economic growth slowed in the third quarter as weather disturbances affected agricultural output and the performance of other production sectors, but the government remains optimistic that the six to seven percent growth target can still be achieved this year.

2 mins

Economy grows at slower pace in Q3

The country's economic growth slowed in the third quarter as weather disturbances affected agricultural output and the performance of other production sectors, but the government remains optimistic that the six to seven percent growth target can still be achieved this year.

1 min

BSP to rely on Fed for rate direction, says finance chief

AFTER TRUMP WIN

2 mins

Career Program by SM Offices and National University bridges academia and industry

SM Prime's SM Offices Business Unit recently held the Bridges to Success Career Program in partnership with the National University (NU) on Oct. 16 and 18 at the NU Fairview and NU Baliwag campuses, respectively.

1 min

Q3 GDP, Trump presidency concerns hound market

A double-whammy of a third quarter economic slowdown and prevailing concerns over a Trump presidency dragged down share prices for a second consecutive session yesterday.

1 min

ADB OKs $1.7-B loan for lakeshore project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $1.7-billion loan facility to support the construction of the Laguna Lakeshore project connecting Manila and Laguna.

1 min

ACEN profit zooms to P8 B in 9 months

The earnings of Ayala-led ACEN Corp. heated up from January to September on the back of a robust renewable energy (RE) output both in the Philippines and abroad.

1 min

MPIC's 9-month core earnings hit record high

Conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is looking to end the year on a high note as it expects to surpass its 2024 core income target after soaring to a record high during the nine-month period ending September.

2 mins

Explanation required

Public officials, elected or appointed, have the obligation to properly explain how they are spending the people's money.

4 mins

Hotel101 rides on Trump victory, eyes all 50 US states

DoubleDragon Corp., the listed developer chaired by tycoon Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II, is targeting to conquer the entire United States with its home-grown Filipino hotel chain.

2 mins

Chinabank profit jumps 13% to P18.4 B

China Banking Corp. boosted its earnings by 13.5 percent to a record P18.4 billion from January to September, mainly due to sustained growth from its core businesses.

2 mins

A matter of trust

Trust in the Philippines is no longer a given; it is conditional, earned through transparency, competence and ethical behavior.

4 mins

Megaworld income rises 16%

Growth across all its key businesses fueled a double-digit earnings growth for property giant Megaworld Corp. during the nine months ending September.

2 mins

Proposed natural gas law ensures energy security, power price shield

The proposed Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, approved at the Senate on second reading, will promote energy security and protect consumers from higher electricity costs, the chair of the Senate committee on energy said.

1 min

SteelAsia exporting P1.2 B steel bars to Canada in 2025

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. is set to export steel bars worth P1.2 billion to Canada next year after recently completing a shipment worth over P500 million.

1 min

D&L sees higher profits this year

D&L Industries Inc., the country's leading specialty food ingredients and oleochemicals producer, expects to end the year with higher profits.

1 min

TRENDSPOTTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Spotted from the Louis Vuitton Women’s Spring-Summer 2025 show

1 min

TRENDSPOTTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

\"ANIK-ANIK\" IS HERE TO STAY

1 min

In The Diplomat Season 2, women rule

The diplomat who doesn't comb her hair smooths out world issues.

4 mins

Aurora, 'princess' of love & light

How do you fete a family's \"princess\" like Aurora Dorothy Hain? On her 18th birthday recently, Dora, the appellation for her by her loved ones, had a spectacular \"Luminous Night\" celebration that seemed to be a cross between Cirque du Soleil and Wizard of Oz at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Hotel.

3 mins

OPULENCE BALL: GLITZ, GLAM AND GHOST STORIES ON THE SIDE

Several local celebrities and famous names in entertainment, fashion and creatives dazzled in their '70s vibe costumes at the Opulence Ball staged last week at the Manila Peninsula, Makati City.

3 mins

OGIE ALCASID IS PROUD FATHER OF THE BRIDE-TO-BE

OGIE ALCASID CAN'T HELP BUT FEEL EMOTIONAL AT THE THOUGHT of his eldest child, Leila Alcasid, finally walking down the aisle.

3 mins

Why Kuh Ledesma loves the Queen City of the South

Filipinos' enthusiasm to sing and knack for it are undeniable. Thus, foreigners think that there must be something in the water that we drink that makes us easily and naturally carry a tune.

3 mins

MAKING THE MOST OF ORTIGAS LIVING

Ortigas has become one of the most desirable places to live, work, study, and invest in Metro Manila.

2 mins

Green buildings at the vanguard of sustainable architecture in Mindanao

Advancing responsible architecture through sustainable development is my most treasured advocacy.

3 mins

Prep your home for the Holidays

The holiday season is almost here! And as it draws near, it's time to get your home ready to make the most of the celebration.

2 mins

The winds of transformation is sweeping through Silang, Cavite with Zentria by Vista Land

Silang, Cavite shares the temperate climate and lush surroundings, embodying a quiet charm distinct from its more famous neighbor, Tagaytay City.

2 mins

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