The Philippine Star - November 28, 2024

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November 28, 2024

DOT to support local ideas in promoting tourism industries

The Department of Tourism (DOT) vowed it would support ideas from local government units (LGUs) across the country on promoting their respective tourism industries.

1 min

Palace: Nov. 29 not a holiday

Malacañang has not declared Nov. 29 (Friday) a holiday, the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) clarified yesterday.

1 min

PNP files criminal complaints vs Sara

Criminal cases were filed yesterday against Vice President Sara Duterte and the chief of her security detail for the commotion at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) in Quezon City last weekend.

4 mins

Sara on BBM: We've reached point of no return

Vice President Sara Duterte declared yesterday that nothing can mend the strained relations between her and President Marcos, which have reached “the point of no return.”

3 mins

DOJ: Rody's call to AFP 'bordering on sedition'

An official of the Department of Justice described as \"bordering on sedition\" the statements of former president Rodrigo Duterte - who called on the military to \"rethink\" their support for President Marcos - and his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte that she had contracted a hitman to take out Marcos.

3 mins

VP security to be replaced with new personnel

The government is replacing the head and members of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) with a new contingent from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police (PNP), AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. announced yesterday.

3 mins

Christmas reunion seen for Mary Jane, family

Mary Jane Veloso, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was convicted and imprisoned in 2010 in Indonesia for drug trafficking, is expected to be reunited with her family in December.

1 min

Marcos declares 'Tara, Basa!' as flagship program

In contrast to Vice President Sara Duterte's self-authored \"Isang Kaibigan\" children's book that sparked controversy over alleged misappropriation of funds, President Marcos has signed an order declaring the \"Tara, Basa!\" tutoring program a flagship government program.

1 min

CA confirms appointment of DTI Secretary Roque

The Commission on Appointments (CA) yesterday confirmed the ad interim appointment of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque.

1 min

Poll bet faces disqualification for padding barangay voters' list

For issuing barangay certificates to non-residents, a barangay chairman from Cagayan de Oro City faces a disqualification complaint and may no longer be able to run in next year's congressional race.

2 mins

PCG finds 13 Chinese illegals on dredger in Bataan

Authorities held 13 Chinese men found illegally working onboard a dredger ship, as well as discovered a suspected uniform of the Chinese military, in the waters of Mariveles town in Bataan province.

4 mins

Military loyal to the Constitution - AFP

Amid the political tensions and outburst of Vice President Sara Duterte, the military remains loyal to the Constitution, an official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured senators yesterday.

1 min

Ex-mayor detained for contempt by quad comm

The quad committee of the House of Representatives ordered the detention of former Mexico, Pampanga mayor Teddy Tumang for \"lying and evading questions from committee members\" during its 12th hearing yesterday.

3 mins

Marcos back from UAE

President Marcos yesterday arrived in Manila from a one-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he witnessed the signing of several deals and reaffirmed close relations with the Middle Eastern country.

1 min

A New Tradition of Hope: Bridgetowne Lights Up the Season

Bridgetowne Destination Estate, the vibrant, master-planned community bridging Pasig and Quezon City, has introduced a heartwarming holiday tradition that brings families and communities closer together: The Wall of Victors.

1 min

Addicted to chaos

It's now an all-hell-breaks-loose situation, as the country's two highest officials are caught in an ugly feud that grows uglier by the day.

3 mins

Triggered

A large cloud of uncertainty has descended upon our nation's life.

3 mins

Prosecuting the VP

Criminal charges were filed yesterday, and counter-charges are expected to be filed, as the feud continued to heat up between the clans of the two highest officials in the land.

2 mins

What the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon means for Gaza

As it turns out, it's possible to make peace in the Middle East as well as war: President Joe Biden has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, and Israel's Cabinet members have approved the plan.

1 min

Excellence 2024

At the Nov. 25, 2024 23rd anniversary dinner of BizNewsAsia in Makati, we honored outstanding individuals for their excellence in visionary management, general management and the arts and the professions.

4 mins

Ninoy's 92nd birth anniversary

Senator Ninoy Aquino was born on Nov. 27, 1932, and yesterday was his 92nd birth anniversary.

4 mins

Brazil and the G20: Pursuing a just world and a sustainable planet

Last week, the Group of 20 Summit took place in Rio de Janeiro, the birthplace of the Sustainable Development Agenda.

3 mins

P60 taxi flag-down rate under review - LTFRB

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is still reviewing a petition for a P60 flag-down rate for taxis.

1 min

Fire-hit areas in Manila under state of calamity

Five areas in the city of Manila that were gutted by fire last Sunday, including the depressed community of Isla Puting Bato, have been placed under a state of calamity.

1 min

Erice barred from 2025 congressional race

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has barred former Caloocan City representative Edgar Erice from running again for congressman in next year's midterm elections.

1 min

Parañaque registers fastest economic expansion in NCR

The city of Parañaque recorded the fastest growth among economies in the National Capital Region (NCR) in 2023.

1 min

Quiboloy transferred to Pasig City Jail

Controversial evangelist Apollo Quiboloy was transferred to the Pasig City Jail Male Dormitory after his extended medical furlough ended yesterday afternoon.

1 min

Zambo workers to receive pay hike

Minimum wage earners in Zamboanga peninsula will receive a higher take-home pay starting next month after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) issued a new wage order.

1 min

DA bans importation of California poultry

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has banned the importation of domestic and wild birds, poultry products and by-products from California due to bird flu.

2 mins

Land inspector gets 10 years for graft, estafa

The Sandiganbayan has sentenced a land inspector in Calaca, Batangas to 10 years in prison for assuming the authority to process land titles in exchange for a fee.

1 min

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect

BEIRUT (AFP) - A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took hold yesterday after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands, with displaced people returning home in the south, against warnings from both sides.

1 min

UK parliament to debate assisted dying law

British lawmakers will hold a landmark debate on Friday on a divisive and emotive bill that could set the UK on its way to legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill people.

1 min

Severe snowstorm in half century hits Seoul

The most severe November snowstorm to hit South Korea's capital in more than half a century blanketed the capital on Wednesday, grounding hundreds of airplane flights and disrupting commuter traffic.

1 min

Moderately strong quake rattles Japan

A moderately strong magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of central Japan on Tuesday night, rattling an area still traumatized by a devastating January jolt.

1 min

Chile's president rejects sexual harassment claim

Chilean President Gabriel Boric (in photo) has been accused in a criminal complaint of sexually harassing a woman over a decade ago, an allegation he \"categorically\" denies, a lawyer said.

1 min

Malaysia drops corruption charges linked to 1MDB case vs Najib

A Malaysian court allowed corruption charges in one of several cases linked to the scandal-wracked 1MDB sovereign wealth fund against jailed ex-prime minister Najib Razak to be dropped, his lawyer said Wednesday.

1 min

Spain defends flood action as it offers new aid

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced almost $2.4 billion in new aid for the country's flood-stricken region as he defended his government's handling of the deadly disaster last month.

1 min

Trump picks critic of COVID lockdowns to head NIH

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen health economist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation's leading medical research agency.

1 min

Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury legends slot

British rock star Rod Stewart is set to play the coveted legends slot at Glastonbury next year, over two decades after he headlined the iconic music festival, the organizers said Tuesday.

1 min

Russia throws out British diplomat for alleged spying

Russia said on Tuesday it was expelling a British diplomat for spying - an accusation denied by London - in the latest blow to the already dire state of relations between the two countries.

1 min

Marilyn Manson drops lawsuit vs Evan Rachel Wood

Rocker Marilyn Manson has agreed to drop a lawsuit against his former girlfriend, \"Westworld\" actor Evan Rachel Wood, and to pay her attorneys' fees, lawyers for both sides said Tuesday.

1 min

India probes Google Maps after 3 deaths

NEW DELHI (AFP) - Google said Tuesday it was assisting Indian authorities probing the deaths of three men who reportedly drove off an incomplete bridge while following a route on Google Maps.

1 min

Falcons reach Final Four via backdoor

Adamson put on a methodical performance from start to finish and marched to the UAAP Final Four with a 68-55 disposal of University of the East in a knockout playoff last night at the MOA Arena.

1 min

Taguinota sparkles with 5 golds

Tanker Arvin Taguinota splashed his way to a pair of gold medals yesterday to join Pasig City teammate and gymnast Haylee Garcia in the elite quintuple gold medal club in the Batang Pinoy in Puerto Princesa, Palawan yesterday.

1 min

FIBERXERS RIP DYIP TO SHREDS

For the second straight conference, Converge started its campaign with a blowout against Terrafirma.

1 min

Kiteboarding Tour at Borongan

The ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Tour marks its milestone 10th staging at Surf City Borongan in Eastern Samar from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.

1 min

Tecson, Sobrepeña lead CJHGC golf winners

Bayani Tecson shot the lowest gross of five-under-par 64 to lead winners in Camp John Hay Golf Club's silver anniversary golf tournament in Baguio City.

1 min

Depilo rolls, dispatches Arbole

Rico Depilo, a 52-year-old veteran from Davao, displayed unwavering composure following his shocking win over top seed Tony Lascuña in Day 1.

1 min

Lapu-Lapu netfest up

The spotlight shifts to Cebu as local youngsters showcase their tennis prowess starting today in the Lapu-Lapu City National Junior Championships.

1 min

Road blocks await Gilas

SPORTING CHANCE

2 mins

New PLDT product touts no lost service connection

PLDT Home is introducing a first-of-its-kind product in the world as part of its efforts to provide reliable internet to more homes in the country.

1 min

BGC keeps ranking as 43rd most expensive retail street worldwide

Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig remained the 43rd most expensive retail street in the world, based on a report by a commercial real estate services firm.

2 mins

MPTC's Singson named Management Person of the Year

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. president and CEO and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Rogelio Singson was named Management Person of the Year 2024 by the Management Association of the Philippines during the awarding ceremonies last Monday.

1 min

Gov't reverts to P6.3 B budget surplus in Oct

The Marcos administration snapped six consecutive months of budget deficit after it recorded a surplus of P6.3 billion in October as revenue collections outpaced spending.

1 min

PSEI extends losses amid Trump tariff worries

Macroeconomic concerns both here and abroad dampened investor sentiment yesterday, driving share prices lower for the second straight day.

1 min

EDC is "Green Company of the Year" at ACES Awards 2024

Energy Development Corporation (EDC), First Gen Corporation's 100% renewable energy arm, was honored with the prestigious Green Company of the Year Award by the 2024 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) on November 14, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.

3 mins

BPI-owned savings bank sees double-digit growth in 5 years

Legazpi Savings Bank (LSB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), is targeting a double-digit annual growth over the next five years as it continues to expand its presence to bring its services closer to local communities.

2 mins

ACEN acquires 49% stake in Vietnam firm for $70.5 M

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is further strengthening its footprint in Vietnam with the acquisition of a significant interest in renewable energy (RE) firm BIM Energy Holding Corp. for $70.5 million.

1 min

Green horizon for the nation

Earlier this month, we witnessed how a series of intense typhoons caused devastation to different parts of the country.

3 mins

Phinma raises P1B from SRO

Phinma Corp., the diversified conglomerate of the Del Rosario Group, will pursue with its expansion initiatives after raising P1 billion from its successful stock rights offering.

1 min

Gas power in Asia and Pacific Light

SINGAPORE - It's the city of bright lights, fast and efficient trains underground, the regional headquarter of many big multinationals from the West and the host of one of Formula 1's famous races held at night because it can afford to brighten the road tracks as if it is daytime.

3 mins

Grab gears up for holiday surge

Grab Philippines is gearing up for the expected surge in demand for its services this holiday season.

2 mins

MGen to spend $2 B for expansion

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the generation arm of power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has estimated a capital outlay of at least $2 billion to develop two coal-fired power facilities in Cebu and Quezon.

2 mins

SMIC bankrolls P115 B anew for 2025 capex

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the investment holding company of the Sy family, is expected to spend as much as P115 billion again for its capital expenditures next year to support its growth initiatives.

1 min

Aboitiz Infra ready to take over Bohol-Panglao airport

Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, expects to sign by the end of the year the concession agreement for the Bohol-Panglao International Airport, setting the stage for its planned upgrades that will begin in 2025.

2 mins

Sugar alternatives to be slapped with import clearance fees

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is inching closer to imposing import clearance fees on sweeteners like glucose and fructose as it seeks to monitor the entry of the raw sugar alternatives amid concerns over unabated imports to the detriment of local farmers.

1 min

Review of anti-dumping duty on cement imports starts

The Tariff Commission (TC) has started its review of the anti-dumping duty slapped on cement imports from Vietnam.

2 mins

Phl bond market grows at faster pace

Growth in the Philippine bond market picked up pace in the third quarter from the previous three-month period as both government and corporate bond issuances increased, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

2 mins

Upskilling, ease of doing business remain businessmen's top concerns

Upskilling the workforce in light of technological developments and improving the ease of doing business are important concerns for businesses that need to be addressed, according to the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).

1 min

Globe elected to GSMA board

Ayala-led telco giant Globe Telecom Inc. has marked a significant milestone with its election to the prestigious board of the GSMA, a global organization of mobile network operators.

1 min

CHP unloads shares in another foreign unit

Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP) has disposed its shares in another foreign subsidiary.

1 min

M BAKERY BEYOND CARRIE BRADSHAW

A bakery going by the moniker M is now open at the upscale Opus Mall in Bridgetowne. This is a mixed township and real estate park tucked away on a side street from E. Rodriguez Sr., near Ortigas Avenue Extension.

2 mins

A MAGIC PAN, PAELLA FOR THE SOUL

My soulmate Margie knows that when I am in a funk, three things spark joy (sorry, Marie Kondo), relieving a grumpiness unseen by many over the last few years. First, give me a hotdog, yes, the red tender juicy, a culinary enigma of mystery meat—this isn't just any dog, it must be Jolly Hotdog.

7 mins

BEAUTIFUL BRISBANE

One cannot visit Australia without seeing a koala or a kangaroo! Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the first and largest koala sanctuary in Australia, founded in 1927.

3 mins

36TH ANNIVERSARY OF ICCP GROUP AT SHANG BGC

CCP Group chairman Guillermo Luchangco, a seasoned investment banker, shared his thoughts on the success of the ICCP Group with all his guests and senior management team at the 36th anniversary celebration of one of the country's leading investment houses at Shangri-La, Bonifacio Global City.

1 min

HOLIDAY OFFERINGS BEYOND STEAKS

Carmelo's Steakhouse introduces options that are great to share among friends and families.

2 mins

A COLLAB HAPAG DINNER: WHEN FILIPINO AND INDONESIAN FLAVORS COME TOGETHER

Last Nov. 6, Manila's dining scene was on steroids. Three major collaborations lit up the city in a single evening: Gallery by Chele worked with Ando in Hong Kong, Toyo Eatery & Inato joined forces with Born & Bred from Seoul, and tucked away in Balmori Suites, Hapag's first international collaboration with Jakarta's acclaimed restaurant August.

3 mins

White Christmas goes K-pop

White Christmas has made it to the era of K-Pop. The big music news this week is that V, one of those cute guys of BTS, is releasing a new version of White Christmas.

2 mins

WHY 'SAVING GRACE' IS A SPECIAL PROJECT FOR JULIA MONTES

The latest ABS-CBN drama series \"Saving Grace\" is not only special for Julia Montes because it is her teleserye comeback, but also because of the late Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal.

3 mins

JAMES AND OLIVER PHELPS: IN MAX CULINARY SHOW

JAMES AND OLIVER PHELPS, fondly remembered as the \"Harry Potter\" twins Fred and George Weasley, recently brought a wave of magic and nostalgia to Manila.

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