The Philippine Star - December 03, 2024

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December 03, 2024

Impeach complaint filed vs VP Sara

House: It’s our constitutional duty to act on complaint

6 mins

PNP won't bar officers from cooperating with ICC

Members of the Philippine National Police are not prohibited from cooperating in a personal capacity with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation into the Duterte administration's drug war, the PNP said yesterday.

1 min

Rainy Luzon seen due to shear line, amihan

The shear line will continue to bring rains in the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

1 min

Congress urged to pass 'half-cup rice' law

With at least P3.6 billion worth of rice wasted annually, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is pushing for the revival of a proposed measure mandating restaurants, hotels, canteens and eateries to serve half-cup of rice.

3 mins

Abandoned children, abused women get early Christmas presents

Abandoned children and women victims of abuse received early Christmas presents from President Marcos yesterday.

1 min

20,000 POGO workers expected to leave Phl before deadline

With barely a month to go before the deadline on Dec. 31, some 20,000 foreign Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) workers are expected to leave the country, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

1 min

China helicopter harasses Phl fishers; PCG sends ships

Russian sub in WPS worrisome - BBM

3 mins

Comelec to bring voters' education roadshow to churches

The Commission on Elections intends to bring its voters' education roadshow to churches and other big venues in the country.

1 min

Gov't lowers growth target, but optimistic for 2025

The economic team of the Marcos administration has lowered its growth target for 2024, but adopted a more optimistic outlook for 2025 and beyond.

2 mins

Sandigan affirms Jinggoy acquittal

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the acquittal of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada of indirect and direct bribery.

1 min

OVP failed to track beneficiaries of disaster aid - COA

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) failed to track beneficiaries and identify the disasters targeted by its welfare distribution programs amounting to over P176 million in 2023, the Commission on Audit (COA) said in its latest audit report.

2 mins

Nationwide public consultation on motorcycle issues urged

Angkasangga party-list has called for further public consultations on issues affecting motorcycle riders across different regions, emphasizing the need for a truly national transport plan that reflects the realities of the sector alongside all other public utility vehicles, including tricycles.

1 min

Impeaching the VP

As Vice President Sara Duterte expected, an impeachment complaint was filed against her yesterday.

2 mins

Toxic politics and stability

EYES WIDE OPEN

3 mins

Decompress

For a change, the past week saw less political attacks between the warring factions, no midnight rants and no threatening words.

3 mins

A Christmas of assassins

VIRTUAL REALITY

4 mins

60 days to start a business!

We need a vibrant economy that is mainly driven by a strong entrepreneurial base if we aspire to conquer poverty which has haunted us for decades.

3 mins

What the International Criminal Court gets right

It has been popular in conservative circles lately to denounce the International Criminal Court for issuing an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, accusing him of war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

1 min

Absence and presents

TOWARDS JUSTICE

4 mins

LTFRB sees 40% modernized PUVs in Metro by 2027

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) yesterday expressed hope that at least 40 percent of modernized public transports will be operating in Metro Manila by 2027 amid the implementation of the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).

1 min

MMDA moves to address holiday traffic

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is ramping up efforts to manage the growing volume of vehicles along major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region during the holiday season.

1 min

SC resets oral arguments on PhilHealth fund transfer

The Supreme Court (SC) has rescheduled to Feb. 4, 2025 the oral arguments on the consolidated petitions challenging the constitutionality of the diversion of excess funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the national treasury to augment unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024 national budget.

1 min

Erice appeals Comelec disqualification from 2025 polls

Former Caloocan City representative Edgar Erice yesterday asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to reconsider its decision disqualifying him from running in next year's congressional race.

1 min

Woman fakes pregnancy after using EDSA busway

A woman was arrested for faking her pregnancy to avoid being fined for using the exclusive EDSA bus lane yesterday.

1 min

PNP: Bonifacio Day protesters charged

The Philippine National Police has filed criminal charges against a militant group leader and a protester for allegedly attacking PNP personnel during a Bonifacio Day rally in Mendiola, Manila.

1 min

Quiboloy no longer hopes for Camp Crame transfer

The camp of alleged child abuser Apollo Quiboloy will no longer insist on his transfer from the Pasig City jail to the Philippine National Police (PNP) custodial facility at Camp Crame in Quezon City.

1 min

Kanlaon spews ash anew

Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island has been spewing ash again, with two events recorded yesterday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

1 min

National Museum opens in Davao City

The durian-inspired National Museum of the Philippines opened its doors to the public in Davao City on Sunday.

1 min

Philippine Eagle 'Chick No. 30' dies

A Philippine Eagle chick hatched via artificial insemination has died, the Philippine Eagle Foundation announced, in a fresh setback for one of the world's largest and most critically endangered raptors.

1 min

Phl sets Guinness record for bamboo planting

The Philippines has made it to the Guinness World Record for the most number of people simultaneously planting bamboo in multiple locations in October.

1 min

'Moana 2' sets highest-grossing Thanksgiving weekend at box office

\"Moana 2,\" the sequel to the animated Disney musical about a spunky Polynesian teenager who embarks on seafaring adventures, scored a sensational and record $220-million opening over the long Thanksgiving weekend in North America.

1 min

German Chancellor Scholz visits Ukraine

KYIV (AP) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine for the first time in more than two and half years yesterday, just weeks after he was criticized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for having a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

1 min

Syria's Assad seeks support after Aleppo loss

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sought to shore up support from his allies on Sunday, after a monitor said a shock rebel offensive saw government forces lose control of Aleppo for the first time since the start of the country's civil war.

1 min

Biden pardons son Hunter

Despite previous pledges not to

1 min

Dozens killed in stampede at Guinea soccer match

Dozens of soccer fans, including children, were killed in a stampede and as security forces tried to quell clashes during a soccer match at a crowded stadium in southern Guinea's largest city, according to local media and a coalition of political parties.

1 min

PSA Awards set Jan. 27

A year to remember in Philippine sports annals will be celebrated by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) in grand fashion as it holds its annual Awards Night on Jan. 27, 2025 at the historic Manila Hotel.

1 min

Andales steals 'Blow By Blow' show

There were two Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) championship fights on the \"Blow By Blow\" card at the Barangay Ramon Magsaysay covered court in Bago Bantay, Quezon City last Sunday but a 10-round appetizer stole the show.

2 mins

PLDT, Creamline stake clean slates

PLDT and Creamline hope to stay perfect as they battle Chery Tiggo and Choco Mucho, respectively, today in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

1 min

Samal triathlon on spotlight

The Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon is poised to offer a memorable race in Samal, Davao del Norte.

1 min

RETOOLED SMB CAST UNLEASHED

Quincy Miller, formerly with Converge and TNT, assumes import duties as the Beermen aim to extend the reign they started with Gilas Pilipinas naturalization prospect Bennie Boatwright last season.

1 min

Luisita hangs on as Southwoods closes in

BAGUIO - Luisita came through with a better team score in the second round at the short but tricky Baguio Country Club layout but still saw its lead sliced down by Manila Southwoods as the rivalry continued in the 74th Januarius Fil Am Invitational.

1 min

Harden hits 3,000 career triples

James Harden has joined Golden State's Stephen Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 career 3-pointers.

1 min

Giant Lanterns draw first blood

DUBAI - The Pampanga Giant Lanterns asserted their might and breezed to an 88-71 victory over the Quezon Huskers in Game 1 of their MPBL Sixth Season National Finals at the Al Nasr Club's Rashid Bin Hamdan Indoor Hall here Sunday.

1 min

ADB survey: 78% of Pinoys open to Islamic finance

A survey by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revealed that 78 percent of Filipinos are interested in Islamic financial services if made available in the country, reflecting strong market curiosity about its potential benefits compared to conventional banking.

2 mins

Makati CBD still most preferred office location

The Makati central business district (CBD) remains the most preferred location for office tenants looking to relocate or expand their operations, results of a survey showed.

1 min

Factory activity hits 29-month high in Nov

Philippine manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in 29 months due to strong demand for locally made products.

1 min

2024 GDP growth forecast slashed to 5.8%

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has cut its growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.8 percent for this year, but expects the economy to post faster growth next year, citing easing inflation and interest rates.

2 mins

Market snaps losing streak

Share prices surged to start the final month of the year on a high note, buoyed by positive factory activity data and record high US equities.

1 min

SPNEC awards MTerra Solar contract to Power China

SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has tapped Power Construction Corp. of China Ltd. (Power China) to develop a portion of the $4-billion MTerra Solar project in Central Luzon.

2 mins

Megaworld gets ball rolling for 35th township

Property giant Megaworld Corp. has started the ball rolling for its 35th township development in the country.

2 mins

Japan Tobacco heats up global expansion

TOKYO - Japan Tobacco International (JTI) continues to heat up its global expansion as it aims to bring its innovative heated tobacco product, Ploom, in 40 markets.

2 mins

SMC confirms land ownership in Palawan's Bugsuk Island

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) yesterday confirmed its legal ownership of 7,000 hectares of titled properties on Bugsuk Island in Balabac, Palawan, which it acquired through the purchase of companies that have held the titles since their original issuance in 1974 as part of a government program involving the redistribution of agricultural lands to farmers under the Land Reform Program.

1 min

Digital language of labor-management relations

SEOUL - Right down the Gwanghwamun Plaza is the 9.5-meter statue of King Sejong, the 15th-century Korean monarch. It's easy to discover this popular landmark as my reference in locating my hotel accommodation. After alighting from an airport limousine bus from Incheon Airport, I alighted at a bus stop in front of a hotel at around 9:30 in the evening.

3 mins

MREIT targets 1-M sqm lease portfolio

The real estate investment trust (REIT) of Megaworld Corp. plans to amass a portfolio of one million square meters of gross leasable area (GLA) by the end of 2030 as it sets a three-year investment strategy aimed at increasing its shareholder value.

1 min

Meralco keen on switch from coal to gas

Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is scrapping its plans to build two coal-fired power plants in Luzon, opting instead to convert them into gas-powered generation facilities.

2 mins

More LGUs accelerating shift to digital processes

More local government units (LGU) have significantly advanced their digital transformation, benefiting Filipinos through streamlined government processes.

1 min

What to stream: Sabrina Carpenter holiday special, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', and Rosé goes solo

Sabrina Carpenter hosting a holiday variety music special on Netflix and Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw playing a spy and an assassin in the TV series \"Black Doves\" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

3 mins

WHY 'UNINVITED' IS A FILM YOU CAN'T IGNORE, ACCORDING TO PRODUCER

FOR THE PRODUCER OF THE METRO MANILA Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 entry \"Uninvited,\" the drama thriller topbilled by Vilma Santos, Aga Muhlach and Nadine Lustre, is a risky but necessary project for taking on difficult themes rarely addressed in mainstream Philippine cinema.

4 mins

Alamat to showcase respective hometowns in 'Ragasa' concert

Apart from showcasing their musicality at their second solo concert on Dec. 6 at the New Frontier Theater, the members of the P-pop boy group Alamat will also promote their respective hometowns at their forthcoming gig.

1 min

RJ Jacinto, Jose Mari Chan bring Christmas cheer

Street singers or buskers were given an unexpected boost when RJ Jacinto and Jose Mari Chan dropped in and jammed with popular busker, Eloisa, at the Uptown Mall Parade in BGC.

1 min

MMFF 2024: CRISANTO AQUINO SHARES INSPIRATION BEHIND FRANSETH'S BIG-SCREEN DEBUT

Director Crisanto Aquino was not surprised when a number of netizens compared the resemblance of his romantic film, \"My Future You,\" to similar romantic stories in the past, particularly the Japanese animated fantasy film, \"Your Name.\"

3 mins

Woman of Taste

She is a walking mannequin of Philippine fashion—not just of haute couture but also of popular wear. The world is her catwalk, and on it she displays the artistry of Filipino designers and artists.

3 mins

Design tips for all spaces

While a designer's personal taste is often evident in homes he designs for his clients, Francis \"Nix\" Alañon makes sure it isn't so in his case. He interviews his clients, making sure that their personal tastes are reflected in their homes.

3 mins

STUBBORN ITCHING

Everyone experiences itchy skin at some point, but when the itch persists, it can become frustrating and overwhelming.

4 mins

CONFESSIONS OF AN IFBB BIKINI PRO

Last month, Musclecontest Philippines held its National and Pro-League qualifier at Novotel Manila in Araneta City. Two Filipina athletes earned their IFBB Pro Cards: Katherine Hartvigsen in Wellness and Sheen Marie Torres in Women's Bikini.

3 mins

Mano po. Ninong, mano po. Ninang

Christmas is in the air. It has been that way since September, and some would say even earlier.

4 mins

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