The Philippine Star - November 12, 2024

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November 12, 2024

Nika intensifies; 2 more cyclones monitored

Tropical cyclone Nika intensified into a typhoon and made landfall in Dilasag, Aurora yesterday, while two more cyclones are being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).

5 mins

4 OVP execs cited in contempt, ordered detained

Screen grab from a live broadcast on the Facebook page of the Office of the Vice President shows Sara Duterte answering questions from local reporters during a press briefing in Bacolod City yesterday.

3 mins

Hefty hikes in pump prices today

Fuel prices are poised to increase by as much as P2.10 per liter today, marking three straight weeks of hikes for diesel and kerosene.

1 min

Pagasa Simplifying reporting

For the past weeks, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has been using graphics to make weather forecasting simple.

1 min

NSC: No reason for China protest vs maritime law

There is no reason for China to protest the Philippines' Maritime Zones Act because it only reaffirms the country's maritime entitlements and sovereignty and is not a violation of international law, the National Security Council said.

1 min

Rody ready to face quad committee

Former president Rodrigo Duterte is ready to fly back to Manila to face his accusers at the House quad committee hearing tomorrow.

3 mins

Quad comm links Pharmally with POGOs

The personal appearance of Rose Nono Lin, Filipino wife of Allan Lim, establishes the links between Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., which was engaged in the overpricing of medical supplies during the Duterte administration, and illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs.

2 mins

Marcos: Use private trucks in typhoon response

President Marcos wants trucks owned by private companies with government contracts to aid in the country's preparation and response to typhoons.

1 min

Quiboloy hospitalized due to 'irregular heartbeat'

Detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy has been granted a medical furlough due to \"irregular heartbeat, which may be considered lifethreatening,\" the Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed yesterday.

1 min

Pimentel pushes for increased budget for DFA

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III yesterday expressed concern that the controversial dole-out Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) would receive a higher appropriation than the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the proposed 2025 national budget.

1 min

Envoy, consuls to help Pinoy illegals in US

The Philippine ambassador to the United States and Philippine consuls will meet next month to plan how they can assist Filipinos illegally staying in the US after president-elect Donald Trump announced he will carry out his promise of mass deportation of undocumented migrants.

1 min

Aussie, Phl defense execs meet today to deepen cooperation

The defense ministers of the Philippines and Australia will meet in Canberra today for the inaugural Australia-Philippines Defense Ministers' Meeting, which aims to deepen defense cooperation.

2 mins

They were just doing their job - VP Sara

They were \"merely doing their jobs,\" Vice President Sara Duterte said yesterday, in defense of her four officials who were cited in contempt and ordered detained by a House panel for again skipping a hearing on her alleged misuse of funds, especially her confidential and intelligence funds.

3 mins

Educators urge private school group: Don't join NTF-ELCAC

Teachers and academics are asking the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) to rethink its decision to join the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).

2 mins

P20/kilo rice unattainable during Marcos term - farmers

The P20 per kilo rice is no longer achievable during the term of President Marcos, a group of farmers said yesterday.

2 mins

PNP: P305 M seized in 2 POGO raids intact

The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday denied allegations that P305 million in cash confiscated during raids on two Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) is missing.

1 min

2 Koreans arrested for robbery, coercion, grave threat

Police apprehended two Korean nationals for alleged robbery, coercion and grave threat in Paranaque City over the weekend.

1 min

US honors Filipino, American veterans

The United States honored yesterday Filipino and American veterans during a ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery in Taguig.

1 min

UP Manila, Monash University partner to boost forensic science

The University of the Philippines (UP) Manila has entered into a partnership with Monash University of Australia for the training of a new breed of forensic scientists in February next year.

1 min

Comelec to resolve cases of 300 nuisance candidates

Starting this week, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resolve the petitions for the declaration of some 300 local candidates in the 2025 midterm polls as nuisance.

1 min

Framework

FIRST PERSON

3 mins

Pandenng

In June last year, the Supreme Court released a strongly worded ruling, declaring as unconstitutional the repeated postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

2 mins

Mental health issues a concern for Marcos

EYES WIDE OPEN

3 mins

The return of the pogrom

World view

2 mins

GCash

VIRTUAL REALITY

4 mins

P2.2-M smuggled sugar seized in Zamboanga

Up to 900 sacks of suspected smuggled refined sugar worth about P2.2 million were seized at a private shipyard in this city at dawn yesterday.

1 min

Comelec proclaims new Legazpi mayor

With only a few months left before the holding of the 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday proclaimed Alfredo Garbin Jr. as the duly elected mayor of Legazpi City in Albay.

1 min

ASF cases declining - BAI

Outbreaks of African swine fever continue to go down after only 467 barangays recorded ASF cases from the previous 534, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry.

1 min

MILF opposes BARMM parliamentary polls postponement

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is not seeking to postpone the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

1 min

Swift, Tyla triumph at MTV Europe Music Awards

Pop megastar Taylor Swift was the big winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, picking up four trophies at the Manchester ceremony in England, which included a tribute to the late singer Liam Payne.

1 min

Japanese PM Ishiba survives parliament vote

As Biden plans to urge Trump to keep supporting Ukraine

2 mins

Trump speaks with Russia's Putin

As Biden plans to urge Trump to keep supporting Ukraine

1 min

China working on first nuke-powered aircraft carrier

China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents provided to The Associated Press.

1 min

Israel PM says he OK'd Lebanon pager attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he OK'd a deadly September attack on Hezbollah communications devices which exploded in Lebanon, the first time Israel has admitted involvement.

1 min

Big plans for JB next year

SPORTING CHANCE

2 mins

GILAS ASSEMBLES FOR HOME GIGS

Looking to sustain the gains from its strong showing in the Paris Olympics Qualifiers in Latvia, Gilas Pilipinas reconvenes on Friday, raring to accomplish a new mission: Beat New Zealand and Hong Kong in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

1 min

PBA dome to rise in Chavit's Pasig property?

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial simply described it as \"a meeting of the minds.\"

1 min

PLDT focused on bright future

Has PLDT moved on from its heartbreaking experience in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference a few months ago?

1 min

Reyes polishes game in US

Tiffany Anne Ablan Reyes is in the US pursuing a college scholarship and, equally as precious, get betterif not the best - in the sport she and her family loves, basketball.

1 min

Phl XI hopeful on Asean Cup bid

With the shiny trophy up for grabs in the coming Asean Championship-Mitsubishi Electric Cup on display, Philippine officials expressed confidence with the men's team's chances in the region's showpiece.

1 min

WPS tension, production woes shrink banana exports to China

Rising geopolitical tensions in the West Philippine Sea is impacting Filipino banana growers as China has cut back its purchases of the country's prized commodity, worsening the erosion of the Philippines' foothold in key Asian markets.

2 mins

CREATE MORE signed into law

LOWER TAXES, INVESTMENT BOOST

3 mins

FDI inflow slips to $813 M in Aug

The inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) fell by 14.5 percent to $813 million in August from $951 million in the same month last year, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

2 mins

Stocks remain in red for 4th straight session

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) stayed below the 7,000 level during yesterday's session, kicking off the week on a sour note as it retreated by 0.53 percent or 37.17 points to settle at 6,940.01.

1 min

Buyers keen on Monde Nissin stake in Figaro

A number of investors are expected to line up for Monde Nissin Corp.'s stake in the Figaro Coffee Group should the listed snack foods giant decide to dispose of its interest.

1 min

UnionBank to acquire 27.5% interest in ATRAM Group

Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines is spending P300 million to acquire a 27.5-percent stake in ATR Asset Management Inc. (ATRAM), resulting in a merger that will combine their respective trust subsidiaries.

2 mins

DoubleDragon kicks off P10-B bond offer

DoubleDragon Corp., the listed developer chaired by Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II, has commenced its retail bond offering which has been priced at eight percent per annum.

1 min

Vitarich income quadruples to P260 M

Vitarich Corp.'s cost-cutting strategy paid off in the nine months to September as its net income quadrupled to nearly P260 million, the company said in a statement.

1 min

One percent improvement by everyone, every day

We live in two different worlds: One is where few people live trying to see the invisible and make sense of it. The other is where we see many visible things and yet we ignore them because they are too trivial. Thus, we apply different standards to these two worlds.

3 mins

PLDT, Smart commended for free routing of 911 calls

Advanced technology from PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Telecommunications enabled the seamless routing of 911 calls to the activated Local Command Centers in Morong, Rizal; Alaminos City, Pangasinan; and Cagayan De Oro City in October, moving closer to the target of a unified and integrated 911 emergency response system across the country.

1 min

Gov't sets P1-B spending to boost seaweed industry

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will spend P1.06 billion next year to boost the domestic seaweed industry and hike the export of one of the country's prized commodities.

1 min

Understanding social media algorithms

Social media has become one of the most important tools in brand building and reputation management—transforming this platform from being used only for casual interactions into becoming a critical tool for business communication and public relations.

4 mins

Globe to keep on trimming budget

Telco giant Globe Telecom Inc. is preparing to slash its capital expenditures in 2025 to below $1 billion, in line with its strategy to improve financial standing and maximize existing assets.

1 min

SM Prime profit up 12% to P33.9 B

SM Prime Holdings Inc. registered a double-digit earnings growth in the nine months ending September, putting the company on track for another banner year.

1 min

JTI launches Ploom in Phl

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) expands its portfolio of products available in the Philippines with Ploom, its innovative heated tobacco product.

1 min

First Gen earnings down in 9 months

First Gen Corp. of the Lopez Group saw its earnings decline from January to September this year, mainly due to weaker contributions from its renewable energy (RE) business.

1 min

Razon scores Maersk over delay in African port privatization

Ports tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. has scored logistics giant AP Moller-Maersk for allegedly trying to control South Africa's shipping industry by delaying the privatization of the Port of Durban.

1 min

Phl to export more coconut oil to Australia

The Philippines plans to ship an additional 30,000 metric tons of high-quality coconut oil annually to Australia in line with efforts to cater to growing demand from Australian industries and consumers.

1 min

New frequency, new challenge for True FM team

The move to a new frequency is undoubtedly a new challenge for the team of True FM, which recently left its old home, 92.3 and transferred to the new one, 105.9, occupying the far right end frequency on the FM band.

4 mins

CAN CHELSEA MANALO'S CALM AND COLLECTED CAMPAIGN BRING MISS U CROWN?

DAYS FROM NOW, SPECIFICALLY ON NOV. 17 AT 9 A.M., Philippine time, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) will have its new queen.

3 mins

MONDO fuses folk, blues and rock influences in new music

The indie band MONDO promises a night of folk, rock and blues energy at their forthcoming gig on Nov. 16 at the Saguijo Cafe & Bar in Makati City.

3 mins

Old New

When he sits down on his radio show, Dr. Love cannot be a hypocrite.

1 min

Beyoncé Tops Grammy noms

Beyoncé is queen of the Grammys. Well, the coronation is set to take place on Feb. 2 yet, at the 2025 Grammy Awards which will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

3 mins

It's destiny

As it is many times in love, the presidency is destiny. The results of the recently concluded presidential elections in the United States could have gone either way.

3 mins

Deeper and deeper

This is the second in a two-part series on the recent \"Digging Deeper: A Mining Philippines Policy Forum\" held at Westin Manila by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP).

3 mins

WHEN IN ROAM

Globe's GoRoam redefines the travel experience with a portfolio of first-to-market data roaming offers that provide stable, affordable, and reliable connectivity while you're overseas either for work or leisure.

3 mins

A new way to refresh commuters

Through its partnership with PCX Markets (PCX), Perfetti Van Melle Philippines has transformed over 1,000 kg. of plastic waste into 100 Mentos benches, distributed to bus terminals nationwide.

2 mins

AND SO TO BED - AND BETTER SLEEP — AT IKEA

It's not every day that one gets invited to spend the night—or sleep over—at Ikea in Pasay City, the world's largest Ikea store.

3 mins

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