The Philippine Star - November 17, 2024

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November 17, 2024

Rizal, Katipunan treasures go on auction

A super typhoon barreling towards the country was intensifying and could have a \"potentially catastrophic\" impact, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday warned, with millions of people at risk from storm surges.

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Pepito reaching catastrophic-level intensity - Pagasa

A super typhoon barreling towards the country was intensifying and could have a \"potentially catastrophic\" impact, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday warned, with millions of people at risk from storm surges.

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APEC leaders gather in Lima

Leaders of Pacific Rim countries, including the US and China, gathered on Friday in Peru for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the first major global summit since US president-elect Donald Trump's election victory.

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Senators, party-list winners known 3 days after polls

Results of the senatorial and party-list races will be known two to three days after the May 12, 2025 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said yesterday.

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Legislation not needed to create Rody special court

There is no need for new legislation to create the special court that former president Rodrigo Duterte wished would handle his possible trial for the summary executions of thousands in his so-called war on drugs.

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OCD sees super typhoon affecting 10 M people

Super Typhoon Pepito could potentially affect at least 10 million people as it barrels toward Luzon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said yesterday.

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AFP seeks NCR mayors' help for WPS education

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has sought the help of the mayors of Metro Manila to educate their constituents about the relevance of collectively asserting the Philippines' sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

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Bring Mary Jane Veloso home - Gabriela

House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas urged the Marcos administration to act swiftly on Indonesia's offer to transfer Mary Jane Veloso to the country.

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Palace bares new appointments

Malacañang yesterday announced new appointments in the Departments of Agriculture (DA), Education (DepEd), Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Foreign Affairs (DFA), Labor and Employment (DOLE), Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Trade and Industry (DTI), Transportation (DOTR) and the Office of the President (OP).

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Phl gov't, US, Peruvian businesses eye partnerships for SMEs

The Philippine government and business leaders from the US and Peru are exploring potential collaborations to promote the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

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UERM MEDICAL CENTER PERFORMS COUNTRY'S FIRST ENDOSCOPIC SPINE SURGERY FOR CANCER IN THE BASE OF THE SPINE

A metastatic papillary thyroid cancer

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Malaysia protests new Phl maritime laws

Malaysia has protested new maritime laws in the Philippines that it says encroach on its territory, a government official said Friday.

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DICT denies eGovPH mobile app was hacked

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has denied that the government's eGovPH mobile app was hacked, saying the alleged data leak was just a hoax.

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Masbate's most wanted arrested in Parañaque

Masbate's most wanted person was arrested during a manhunt operation last Thursday in Parañaque City.

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Villar vows to support mothers, pregnant women

Las Pinas Rep. Camille Villar vows to press harder for the approval of legislative measures seeking to protect and improve the welfare of all mothers in the country, especially those who are pregnant.

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Quiboloy back at Camp Crame

Controversial religious leader Apollo Quiboloy is back at his detention cell at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center more than a week after he was granted a medical furlough due to a heart condition.

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MM braces for impact of Super Typhoon Pepito

Local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have started mobilizing its search and rescue equipment and other resources in preparation for the potential impact of Super Typhoon Pepito.

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Muntinlupa begins holiday season with Christmas tree lighting ceremony

The festive spirit has officially arrived in Muntinlupa City as the local government hosted a grand Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the city hall grounds last Friday night.

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P947,000 worth of illegal drugs seized in QC, Valenzuela

Illegal drugs with an estimated street value of P947,000 were seized in Quezon City and Valenzuela City in the past two days.

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2 suspects in selling fake vehicle documents arrested

Two suspects tagged in the manufacturing of fake motor vehicle documents were arrested in Quezon City last Friday.

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4 Americans barred from Phl over child abuse convictions

Four American men have been barred from entering the Philippines after they were found with a history of child abuse, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

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Anticipating the Trump immigration policy

Over the past week, one of the main topics of discussion not only here in Washington, DC, but in many parts of the globe is the immigration policy of president-elect Trump.

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Good news for commuters

EYES WIDE OPEN

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Unused hazard maps

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council issued the call a week ago.

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The December 2024 priority dates

IMMIGRATION CORNER

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Board OKs P30 pay hike in E. Visayas

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has approved a P30 increase in the daily minimum wage of workers in Eastern Visayas.

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TRB approves collection of SCTEX toll hike

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized the implementation of the second tranche of approved toll rate adjustments for Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway or SCTEX.

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Police, military hunt Maguindanao drug dealers

Police and military units are on the hunt for two of four drug dealers who killed two police officers and wounded two others in a botched anti-drug operation on Friday in Sultan Kudarat town.

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BBM declares holidays for 2 localities in Luzon

President Marcos has declared special non-working days in Meycauayan City in Bulacan and Mayantoc town in Tarlac to allow residents to celebrate their founding anniversaries.

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Comedian Conan O'Brien to host Oscars

A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel for the second time to host their big show, the Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman - Conan O'Brien.

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China frees Taiwan fishing boat captain after four months

A Taiwanese fishing boat captain held in China for more than four months on allegations of illegal fishing has been released after paying a fine, Taiwan's coast guard said yesterday.

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Lebanon studying US ceasefire plan

Lebanese officials were reviewing on Friday a US truce proposal in the Israel-Hezbollah war as Hamas said it was ready for a ceasefire on Israel's other front, in Gaza.

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Trump picks campaign aide for White House press secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump reached into his inner circle on Friday and chose his transition spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, as his White House press secretary, putting a 27-year-old firebrand in position to aggressively defend him.

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Rock band Linkin Park returns with new album

Linkin Park, the inventive American rap-rock band who wove electronica into its heavy, melodic compositions, return with their first new album in seven years, \"From Zero.\"

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Leader of Spain flood region admits mistakes

The head of the Spanish region devastated by the country's deadliest floods in decades admitted to \"mistakes\" and apologized on Friday but rebuffed calls for his resignation.

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Pompeii implements daily visitor limit

The world-famous Pompeii archaeological park introduced on Friday a daily limit of 20,000 visitors, the latest Italian tourist hotspot to take action against overcrowding.

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HD Spikers send strong signal

TNT is making a run at PBA Commissioner's Cup glory with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson back in tow after spearheading the Tropang Giga's Governors' Cup title retention.

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Centeño in semis of World 10-Ball

Filipina Chezka Centeño is out to achieve a feat that's never been done before - win two straight world 10-ball titles.

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Paul too young, too fast for Tyson

Mike Tyson's controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Friday, with YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas.

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Tigers advance to Final Four

Santo Tomas snapped a five-year Final Four drought, running away with a 75-49 revenge win against hopeful Adamson in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

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TNT PINS ALL HOPES ON RHJ

TNT is making a run at PBA Commissioner's Cup glory with Rondae HollisJefferson back in tow after spearheading the Tropang Giga's Governors' Cup title retention.

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PBA breakthrough in EASL?

Since EASL set up shop in 2017, it has organized six tournaments and no PBA team has ever made it to a final.

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LeBron books 4th straight triple-double

Anthony Davis scored 40 points and LeBron James made more history to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over San Antonio 120-115 on Friday, launching their bid to defend the NBA Cup.

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Mapua stays on track toward finals

Lacking in size, Mapua relied on defense, hustle and rebounding strength to beat Arellano, 75-69, yesterday and move to the top of NCAA Season 100 elims at the Cuneta Astrodome.

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Unprogrammed funds raise 2024 budget to P5.93 T

The government has made adjustments anew to the national budget by about P164 billion, entirely for unprogrammed appropriations, to reach a record P5.93 trillion for this year.

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Quezon City is top NCR economic contributor in 2023

Quezon City had the biggest contribution to the economy of the National Capital Region (NCR) in 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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Higala, RCBC to drive financial inclusion

Inclusive instant payments platform operator Higala Group Inc. has teamed up with Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) to operationalize an open payments platform that expands digital financial access to the unserved and underserved sectors in the Philippines.

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HSBC aims to be most respected bank in Phl

HSBC Philippines, a long-standing player in the country's financial landscape for nearly 150 years, is doubling down on its commitment to long-term client support and digital innovation.

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UnionBank leads the charge in AI-driven customer experience

Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines vowed to continue leveraging technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to transform customer experience.

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BDO breaks ground on new corporate center

BDO Unibank Inc. held a time capsule-laying ceremony, marking the commencement of construction of the new BDO Corporate Center Makati.

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GMA Network profit down 43% as ad revenue tumbles

Broadcast giant GMA Network Inc. has endured another quarter of profit decline on the back of fewer advertising placements due to the evolving landscape of media consumption.

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Shakey's keeps 2-digit growth outlook for 2024

Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) is maintaining its double-digit profit growth outlook for this year as it banks on a holiday season boost this fourth quarter.

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Apex profit soars as gold prices rally

Razon-led Apex Mining Co. Inc. said its net income from January to September rose by a third to P3 billion as revenues soared, driven by higher ore milled and elevated gold prices.

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Citicore taps Chinese firm for solar panel needs

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) of tycoon Edgar Saavedra has locked in a new supply deal with Shanghai-listed Trinasolar Co. Ltd. for two gigawatts (GW) worth of solar panels.

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Improving communication with AI

When a particular piece of technology is in a stage of hype—and few technologies have been as hyped as AI—futurist Amy Webb explains that it hasn't yet reached mainstream adoption.

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Phl seeks stronger economic ties with Sweden

The Philippines is seeking enhanced cooperation and investment opportunities with Sweden in a bid to boost the local economy.

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Proudly Philippine made

A 2018 study by Kantar Worldpanel's Brand Footprint revealed disturbing facts about Filipino consumers' brand preferences.

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DBM releases P875 M to replenish DSWD's quick response fund

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P875 million to replenish the quick response fund (QRF) for calamity and disaster relief operations.

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'MOANA 2' SETS SAIL FOR FAN HEARTS

There's something truly planet-shifting about an animated film that brings so much of the world together.

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TAKING CARE OF THE NATION'S SOUL

There is something about dinners with the Asian Cultural Council that moves me.

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FILINVEST MALLS' PASKONG PINOY: A heartwarming celebration of Filipino holiday traditions

This holiday season, Filinvest Malls embraces the warmth and joy of Filipino Christmas traditions with Paskong Pinoy, a celebration honoring family, community, and festive customs.

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Nanette Medved-Po keeps her promise to her artist-mom Yueh Faye Lai

A daughter's promise fulfilled: Yueh Faye Lai's solo exhibit \"A Daughter's Promise\" runs until Nov. 30 at Manila House, Bonifacio Global City.

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SYLVIA SANCHEZ ENJOYS BEING MOM-IN-LAW TO MAINE, ZANJOE

With her strong acting chops, it's hard to imagine Sylvia Sanchez as a struggling actress. But early in her acting career, Sylvia was just that. It took her three decades before she achieved fame.

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Dua Lipa on Phl comeback concert: Manila, that was wild!

Fans were levitating on the dance floor! British-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa's fans danced the night away when she brought her \"Radical Optimism Tour\" to the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Wednesday.

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Kapuso news personalities show support for 'Lost Sabungeros'

Due to public demand, the controversial documentary film \"Lost Sabungeros\" has added one more screening schedule today, 1:15 p.m., at Cinema 11 in Gateway Cineplex 18 as part of the QCinema International Film Festival 2024.

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JOHN LLOYD CRUZ GRATEFUL FOR DRAMA-FREE CO-PARENTING SETUP FOR SON ELIAS

JOHN LLOYD CRUZ HAS MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HIS TIME LIVING IN CEBU DURING THE PANDEMIC.

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