The Philippine Star - November 25, 2024

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November 25, 2024

Teachers' group backs Sara's impeachment

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is now investigating the \"kill\" remark of Vice President Sara Duterte against President Marcos, Malacañang said yesterday.

3 mins

Lopez resigning as OVP chief of staff

Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez will step down as Vice President Sara Duterte's chief of staff after the House of Representatives concludes its hearings on the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), citing the emotional strain of the process.

3 mins

House leaders rally behind Speaker

Leaders of the House of Representatives rallied yesterday behind Speaker Martin Romualdez, dismissing Vice President Sara Duterte's latest statement as a \"desperate attempt\" to shift public attention from her alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education when she was the DepEd secretary.

2 mins

Sara's prosecution eyed over kill remark

DOJ starts probe of VP

6 mins

25,000 MT fish import approved

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed the importation of 25,000 metric tons (MT) of frozen fish and aquatic products, saying it is necessary to curb inflation.

2 mins

'US committed to defend Phl from Chinese aggression'

The Philippines will remain an important country to the US for many years in the future, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

2 mins

Delisting Kristine, Aghon, Carina eyed

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is eyeing to remove the names of Kristine, Aghon, and Carina from the list of typhoons amid the extent of damage brought by the three cyclones in the country.

1 min

"Task Force Ayungin will enhance Phl sovereignty, territorial integrity'

Task Force Ayungin would enhance the Philippines' capability to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said yesterday.

1 min

DOST exec lauds Meralco's push for nuclear power

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) nuclear science research chief hailed the push of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country's largest power distributor, to shift its focus on studying the potential deployment of conventional large-scale nuclear power facility to address the growing power needs.

1 min

DMW: Mary Jane's family getting aid

The family of Mary Jane Veloso is receiving welfare and other necessary assistance from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

1 min

‘No constitutional crisis yet amid Sara’s remarks’

While Vice President Sara Duterte's \"reckless and dangerous\" remarks - along with her \"active threats\" - against President Marcos may not yet constitute a constitutional crisis, they could still have serious repercussions, Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said yesterday.

1 min

JPE: Some people want regime change

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile yesterday urged people who want a regime change to wait for the midterm elections next year.

1 min

BBM, Liza fete Phl chorale groups at Palace

Despite the threatening remarks of Vice President Sara Duterte, President Marcos proceeded with his schedule yesterday as he and First Lady Liza Marcos led the recognition ceremony at Malacañang for award-winning Filipino chorale groups.

1 min

Senate to approve 2025 nat'l budget this week

The Senate is expected to approve the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 this week, but any adjustments to the allocations for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) may only be finalized during the bicameral conference,

1 min

Imee visits Sara's chief of staff

Sen. Imee Marcos yesterday visited Vice President Sara Duterte's chief of staff who is confined in a state-owned hospital.

1 min

Comelec: Nuisance bets' appeals resolved this week

All pending motions for reconsideration filed by Senate aspirants declared as nuisance bets will be resolved this week, according to the Commission on Elections.

1 min

Tondo fire leaves 2,000 families homeless

Around 2,000 families were left homeless after a six-hour fire destroyed about 1,000 shanties in Isla Puting Bato, Tondo, Manila yesterday morning.

1 min

Release P178.5-M smuggled frozen mackerel, BOC asked

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has asked the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to release the P178.5 million worth of seized smuggled frozen mackerel to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

1 min

Pasay mayor leads 2025 race - SWS poll

If the elections were today, reelectionist Pasay Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano will win the city's mayoral race.

1 min

Tondo fire leaves 2,000 families homeless

Around 2,000 families were left homeless after a six-hour fire destroyed about 1,000 shanties in Isla Puting Bato, Tondo, Manila yesterday morning.

1 min

Colonel found dead at AFP camp

A senior military officer was found dead in his quarters at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said yesterday.

1 min

75 OFWs back from Lebanon

Seventy-five more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their dependents have returned from Lebanon, the Department of Migrant Workers reported yesterday.

1 min

Good news/ bad news; better?

Last Saturday, I received word that the Department of Health (DOH) released a report about the current state of dengue in the country.

4 mins

Mass transport

Since Nov. 16, employees of The STAR living in northern Metro Manila have enjoyed easier travel to the office.

4 mins

Flouting the law, rules

Only the president is immune from suit while in office. Like the president, the vice president can be removed only by impeachment. But unlike the president, the VP does not enjoy immunity from investigation and prosecution.

1 min

Building a circle of success

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

4 mins

Fame, fortune and the Filipino writer

Creative writers don't earn much in this country, unless they lend their talents to someone else, for far less literary reasons than writing a novel or a collection of poems.

4 mins

The warrant for Netanyahu's arrest also implicates the United States

The arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court last Thursday for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel will reverberate through that country, but it also raises questions for the United States.

1 min

Money politics

All hell broke loose, so to speak. It was like seeing a dormant but active volcano called Mt. Apo in Davao City erupt without warning over the weekend.

4 mins

2 cops cleared in fatal shooting

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) in Calabarzon has cleared two police officers accused of killing a man who ran amuck and attacked a woman and two minors more than a week ago in Lucena, Quezon.

1 min

Fatalities in Negros clashes climb to 8

BACOLOD CITY - The number of fatalities in the series of armed encounters in Candoni, Negros Occidental increased to eight after a cadaver of another suspected rebel was found at the scene of the firefight yesterday.

1 min

Isabela under state of calamity

The province of Isabela has been placed under a state of calamity due to massive damage caused by recent typhoons.

2 mins

Military vows to eliminate group behind Eastman kidnap

The military has vowed to eliminate the group that seized American citizen Elliot Onil Eastman, who remains missing since the kidnapping more than a month ago.

1 min

82 killed in 3 days of Pakistan sectarian violence

Three days of bitter sectarian gunfights in northwestern Pakistan have killed at least 82 people and wounded 156 more, a local official said yesterday.

1 min

Developing nations slam 'paltry' $300-B climate deal

The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal yesterday, but poorer nations most at the mercy of worsening disasters dismissed a $300-billion-a-year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low.

1 min

2 Taylor Swift-inspired Christmas TV movies airing this month

Two new Christmas TV movies have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding.

1 min

Israel condemns rabbi's murder in UAE as anti-Semitic 'terrorism'

Israel yesterday condemned the murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in the United Arab Emirates, describing it as an act of anti-Semitic \"terrorism,\" and vowed to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

1 min

Trump taps ex-White House aide as agriculture chief

US president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said he would nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary, the last of his picks to lead executive agencies and another choice from within his established circle of advisers and allies.

1 min

Golden throw for Trangia

Tanker Anton Paulo Della of San Fernando, La Union splashed his way to a record-breaking effort even as thrower Courtney Jewel Trangia of Masbate claimed the first gold medal in yesterday's Batang Pinoy at the RVM Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

1 min

GILAS SECURES ASIA CUP SPOT

Staying on task against a smaller, outgunned opponent, Gilas Pilipinas overwhelmed Hong Kong, 93-54, to sweep its two assignments in Window 2 of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers last night at the MOA Arena.

1 min

Lady Bulldogs stretch SSL reign

For the third straight year, the NU Lady Bulldogs reigned supreme in the SSL Collegiate Pre-Season Championship with a 23-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-20 Game 2 romp over fierce rivals La Salle Lady Spikers at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum yesterday.

1 min

Milestone for Phl artistic swimming

Philippine artistic swimming drew a big boost as US-based Filipina swimmer Georgia Francesca Carmina Sanchez Tan collected three medals, including a shining gold, in the recently concluded 18th Singapore Open Artistic Swimming Championships at the Singapore Aquatic Center.

1 min

ICTSI Match Play: Anybody's game

If form charts hold true, the top-ranked players should make quick work of their lower-seeded counterparts in the opening round of the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational.

1 min

Aging well

The elderly are often the most excluded, most forgotten, most cast-aside members of society.

1 min

Nuggets keep dominance of Lakers

Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to spark the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102.

1 min

Gov't ramps up infra spending in Sept

The government ramped up its infrastructure spending by nearly 17 percent in September amid higher disbursements for road projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.

1 min

More countries take interest in Luzon Economic Corridor

More countries have expressed interest in engaging in the development of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and infrastructure development in the region.

2 mins

Meat imports nearing record high volume

The country's meat imports are on pace to reach a new record high as imports through September have breached one million metric tons (MT), driven by higher purchases of pork and chicken products.

2 mins

Sideways trading seen amid wait for fresh leads

Local stocks are seen moving sideways this week while investors search for fresh catalysts.

1 min

PAL likely to end 2024 with lower earnings

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expected to finish 2024 with lower profit following last year's record financial performance.

1 min

Italpinas gets new strategic investor

Property developer Italpinas Development Corp. (IDC) is poised to accelerate its development of sustainable properties with a new strategic investor on board.

2 mins

BSP to allow pawnshops to expand into other activities

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking to amend the regulations governing pawnshops and expand allowable corollary activities as part of its efforts to boost financial inclusion.

1 min

DOE: Wind, solar lead projects in pipeline

Wind and solar power developments dominate the Department of Energy's (DOE) list of indicative generation projects over the next decade.

1 min

Landbank lending program gives boost to agri value chain

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines, together with its partners, has launched a lending program to strengthen support for the agriculture sector.

1 min

Buskowitz Energy readies 30 MW solar projects

Solar power firm Buskowitz Energy Inc. (BEI) is further expanding its solar portfolio with more projects coming on stream, positioning itself for a potential public debut in the medium term.

2 mins

DigiPlus on lookout for potential acquisitions

Digital entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is setting its sights on potential acquisitions that would further diversify and strengthen its operations in the country.

1 min

Institutional failure

Never been a fan of congressional investigations, but the current House investigations are making public things that would otherwise only be whispered about.

4 mins

SMDC gears up for new growth chapter

SM Development Corp. (SMDC), the residential arm of the Sy family's integrated property developer SM Prime, is gearing up for further expansion as it embarks on a new chapter of growth following two decades of success in the country's real estate market.

2 mins

Foundever® bags Great Place to Work in Phl certification

Foundever®, a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry, has been officially certified as Great Place to Work® in the Philippines by a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

1 min

Sweden's continuing support for Phl

Andreas Carlson, Sweden's minister for infrastructure and housing, and Swedish banker and head of the Wallenberg Sphere Marcus Wallenberg, quietly flew into town last week to reaffirm Sweden's continuing support for the Philippines and to strengthen Sweden's commitment to long-term collaborations, focusing on sustainable development and digitalization.

4 mins

Auto sales seen speeding past 500k

Philippine vehicle sales may hit a record-high of 500,000 units next year, driven by election-related spending and low interest rates, according to an industry official.

1 min

Gary V, Regine, Vice lend support to BINI

The \"Nation's Girl Group\" BINI is set to hold a repeat of the \"Grand BINIverse\" concert, which is slated on Feb. 15, 2025 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

2 mins

ENRIQUE GIL READY TO SHOW UNSEEN SIDES OF HIMSELF IN 'STRANGE FREQUENCIES'

ENRIQUE GIL, THE ACTOR, IS entering into a narrative world, where he also takes on the role of an amateur ghosthunter in \"Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital.\"

3 mins

When practicality meets playfulness in fashion

On Nov. 11, event curator (and good friend) Anna Amigo invited me to the press launch of Yoya, a clothing line that opened a new branch at Shangri-La Plaza Mall.

3 mins

A DYNAMIC GROUP OF JOURNALISTS

It was my seventh straight year to serve as chair of the board of judges for the 17th Brightleaf Agriculture Journalism Awards.

5 mins

ALL OF BLUE

Color is the primary language of painting, the essential spirit of the medium. Minimalist artists have long considered this gospel truth: strip a painting to its core, and what remains is color. Yet, color is far from a mere visual phenomenon; it is a conduit for emotion and psychology, evoking ideas, memories, and profound feelings. Among the spectrum of hues, blue holds a particularly captivating allure—a color steeped in history, rarity, and meaning.

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