The Philippine Star - December 05, 2024

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December 05, 2024

Even at Christmas, Sara can't forgive enemies

Despite telling Filipinos that Christmas is a time for forgiveness, Vice President Sara Duterte said this would not be the case for her.

2 mins

Roque won't return to Phl unless ordered by SC

Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque has no plan to return to the Philippines unless ordered by the Supreme Court, maintaining his right to travel as there is no hold-departure order (HDO) against him.

3 mins

Palace reviews bill restoring NFA power to sell rice

The proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) are now pending review before the Office of the President, with President Marcos expected to sign the new law that seeks to restore the price stabilization and supply regulation functions of the National Food Authority (NFA).

2 mins

BBM, House leaders meet

2nd impeachment case filed vs VP

5 mins

Phl to continue upholding int'l laws - Marcos

In the face of China's latest aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines will continue to uphold international laws, push for diplomatic means and deepen cooperation with allies in defending its waters, President Marcos said yesterday.

4 mins

DOH flagged over P11.2-B expired drugs, COVID vax

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Health (DOH) over P11.2 billion worth of medicines, medical supplies, as well as COVID-19 vaccines found expired in its warehouses and health facilities last year.

2 mins

Coming soon: Polymer 500, 100, 50 peso banknotes

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is preparing to introduce the first Philippine polymer (FPP) banknote series in the first quarter next year, a significant step in the country's efforts to modernize its currency.

1 min

China ship blasts Phl vessel with water cannon

Utilizing water cannons and dangerous blocking maneuvers, China Coast Guard (CCG) and military vessels again harassed Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) early yesterday morning.

3 mins

Quad comm chair slams 'narco trolls'

Their days are numbered, Philippine offshore gaming operators and others involved in illegal activities including drugs apparently want payback from the House quad committee in its ongoing investigations on POGOs.

2 mins

Check all names in VP's receipts, PSA told

The Philippine Statistics Authority must verify the 4,500 acknowledgment receipts (ARs) Vice President Sara Duterte submitted to the Commission on Audit (COA) as proof of payment for confidential funds, a congressman said yesterday.

1 min

AFP officials reaffirm loyalty to Constitution, gov't

Officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed their loyalty to the Constitution and the government of President Marcos during a courtesy call on Speaker Martin Romualdez at the House of Representatives late Monday afternoon.

1 min

PDEA: Bong Go not on drug watchlist

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has clarified that Sen. Bong Go is not in the PDEA's watchlist of personalities involved in the illegal drug trade.

1 min

Quezon City still Phl's richest LGU

For four consecutive years, the Quezon City government under the helm of Mayor Joy Belmonte has been recognized as the richest local government unit (LGU), with total assets of P448.509 billion as of end-2023.

1 min

DA rolls out P40/kilo rice in LRT, MRT stations

Starting today, rice at P40 per kilo will be available in two stations of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) as well as five markets in Metro Manila, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced yesterday.

1 min

Neri Naig released from BJMP custody

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology yesterday released actress and businesswoman Neri Naig from BJMP custody following a court order.

1 min

Nazarene feast: Fewer devotees expected at masses

An official of the Quiapo Church said yesterday they are expecting fewer devotees attending masses for the feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9 next year.

1 min

MMDA bans mall-wide sales

To ease traffic congestion during the Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has prohibited the holding of mallwide sales in the National Capital Region.

1 min

Porous borders

In yet another example of the porousness of the country's borders, former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, wanted by the House of Representatives quad committee since September, sent a counter-affidavit sworn to and notarized in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 29.

2 mins

Brain rot

EYES WIDE OPEN

3 mins

Trifecta

Sometimes, imagination is the missing ingredient.

3 mins

It's not just another island

Strolling along the shore, barefoot on the finest sand in the world and basking in the warmth of the sun and sea – this is a fantasy come true. Boracay, often considered one of the world’s finest beaches, rightfully boasts this title. This island is like no other.

2 mins

The 'new' concept of telemedicine

Over the past few years, telemedicine has changed how we access health care, providing people with the ability to consult a doctor without leaving their homes.

3 mins

The beauty I've found amid my dad's Alzheimer's

Every week, I visit my father, who has Alzheimer’s and lives alone. When I tell people this they say, “Is that safe?”

4 mins

The abusive Sara Duterte

Guilty. That is the verdict of many on the impeachment charges leveled against Sara Zimmerman Duterte, 46, the Vice President and the former secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), from July 1, 2022-July 19, 2024.

4 mins

Jollibee's Joyful Christmas Stores are back, bringing the Pasko-est holiday season nationwide!

This holiday season, Jollibee is once again going all-out in spreading Christmas cheer across the Philippines by transforming select branches into \"Joyful Christmas Stores.\"

2 mins

Shear line raises Luzon dams' elevations

Three major dams in Luzon continued to release water yesterday after heavy rains spawned by the shear line raised the reservoirs' elevations closer to normal high water level.

1 min

Marawi vice mayor nabbed for NBI agent's slay

The vice mayor of Marawi City in Lanao del Sur was arrested on Monday in connection with the killing of an operative of the National Bureau of Investigation

1 min

Agusan Sur peace center launched

PATIN-AY, Agusan del Sur – Sixty-four former rebels took an oath of allegiance to the country during the launch of the Kalinow Peace Center in this province on Friday last week.

1 min

Syria rebels in Hama; fighters shell neighborhoods

BEIRUT (AFP) - Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked \"a large wave of displacement,\" a war monitor said.

1 min

South Korean president faces impeachment

After martial law debacle

1 min

DFA: OK to travel to South Korea

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday said there was no need for Filipino tourists to cancel their trips to South Korea after President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday only to reverse the move hours later.

1 min

Knightley finds wit in spy series 'Black Doves'

British actress Keira Knightley says her new series \"Black Doves\" stands out for its tongue-in-cheek take on the world of espionage.

1 min

Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations

From \"Childless Cat Lady\" to \"They're eating the cats,\" Yale University's list of 2024's most notable quotations delves into the worlds of presidential politics, entertainment and conspiracy theories while saving room for sports, business and protests against the war in Gaza.

1 min

Georgian rights official condemns use of 'torture' vs protesters

Georgia's public ombudsman accused police on Tuesday of inflicting torture on people arrested during six days of big street protests against the government's decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.

1 min

Death toll rises to 29 in southern Thailand floods

More than 30,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to severe flooding in southern Thailand, where the death toll climbed to 29, officials said yesterday.

1 min

Pampanga nears crown

DUBAI - The Pampanga Giant Lanterns once again asserted their superiority over the Quezon Huskers and closed in on the MPBL crown with a 79-60 win Tuesday, completing a two-game sweep of their Dubai swing at the Al Nasr Sports Club's Rashid Bin Hamdan Indoor Hall here.

1 min

Southwoods, Luisita in fierce showdown

BAGUIO - With three players scoring heavily, Manila Southwoods Team-1 fought back from four points down to within two heading to an exciting showdown with rival Luisita at the Camp John Hay Golf Club in the final round of the 74th Januarius Fil Am Invitational seniors' competition here.

1 min

NORTHPORT CHECKS SKID VS MAGNOLIA

With stifling defense and a sleek running game, NorthPort ended nearly three years of futility against Magnolia.

1 min

High hopes for Phl tankers in Bangkok

The Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) will send teams vying in four disciplines in the 46th Southeast Asian Age-Group Championship slated Dec. 6-10 at the Bangkok National Swimming Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

1 min

So far, so good for Cool Smashers

Close to perfection. This was how, in a nutshell, Jema Galanza described her season so far after powering Creamline to a 25-22, 25-20, 30-32, 25-20 victory over sister team Choco Mucho Tuesday night and straight to the top alongside Cignal in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

1 min

Young achievers feted in Siklab Awards

Tachiana Mangin of taekwondo and weightlifters Angeline Colonia and Lovely Inan will banner the heavy cast of awardees in the Nickel Asia Corp. Siklab Youth Sports Awards 2024 tonight at the Market! Market! Activity Center Ayala Malls BGC.

1 min

BJ's back on bench

SPORTING CHANCE

2 mins

As competition for talent heightens, firms overhaul wage strategies

Most companies are planning to overhaul their compensation strategies to remain competitive in the labor market, results of a wage survey showed.

2 mins

Power coops now exempt from local taxes

All electric cooperatives (ECs) in the country may now be exempted from local taxes, fees and charges imposed by local government units (LGUs) upon compliance with financial and operational standards.

1 min

Approved BOI projects surge to record P1.58 T

Investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) hit a record high of P1.58 trillion in 11 months, driven primarily by projects in the energy sector.

1 min

Office occupiers considering expansion in 3-5 years – survey

A majority of office locators are likely to consider expansion activities to other markets in the country in the next three to five years, according to a survey by Santos Knight Frank (SKF).

2 mins

Stocks dip anew ahead of inflation results

Share prices finished slightly lower as investors stayed cautious ahead of the release of the country's November inflation results.

1 min

BSP mulls increasing slots for digital banking licenses

The Monetary Board may consider increasing the number of slots for new digital banking licenses depending on market demand and the value propositions of applicants, an official from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said.

1 min

URC puts up new flour mill in Quezon

Gokongwei-led Universal Robina Corp. (URC) is bolstering by more than half its production capacity for quality flour with the opening of a new mill in Quezon province.

1 min

Powering Pampanga's growth

A productive and very relevant discussion on accelerating growth in Central Luzon took place last week, and I was privileged enough to be part of it together with stalwarts of the Kapampangan media community, notably the Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI).

3 mins

Nomura sees Phl economy expanding by 6% next year

Japan-based Nomura Global Research expects economic growth in the Philippines to improve next year but still undershoot official targets at six percent.

2 mins

Interest rate swap market to take off in 2025

The Philippine Interest Rate Swap (IRS) market is expected to pick up significant traction by the first quarter of 2025 as clients and banks increasingly explore its potential for dynamic benchmarking and financial interactivity.

1 min

THE NATIONAL EXPORT CONGRESS 2024: EXPORTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Philippine exporters are front and center this week for the annual National Exporters Week (NEW).

2 mins

MSpectrum, Edward Keller partner for solar power project in Laguna

MSpectrum Inc., the solar energy arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has teamed up with food manufacturer Edward Keller Philippines Inc. (EKPI) for a solar project in Laguna.

1 min

Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng exits as JG Summit CDO

Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng is stepping down as chief digital officer (CDO) of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc. after more than four years.

1 min

Tobacco farmers to get P100 M production grant

The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) is set to distribute P100 million worth of cash assistance to nearly 17,000 tobacco farmers this month, a move aimed at enhancing the production of the commodity.

1 min

New fiscal targets and the anti-agricultural economic sabotage law

Three topics here and we go straight to the numbers and facts.

4 mins

Pepsi to close Muntinlupa plant

The exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo products in the Philippines is looking to post robust growth in revenues this year and next, even with its planned closure of its plant in Muntinlupa by the end of this year in line with its aim to improve operations and profitability.

2 mins

Acciona to expand investments in Phl

Acciona Infrastructure, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure, plans to expand its investments in the Philippines and continue collaborating with government and private partners on transformative projects.

1 min

HAVE YOURSELF A VERY RAMSAY CHRISTMAS

Contrary to popular belief, chef Gordon Ramsay does not go ultra-violently humbugging during the Christmas season like Scrooge in tidy whites, leaving a trail of idiot sandwiches, vampires killed by garlic, and errant Monday motivators in his wake.

3 mins

DISCOVER A HIDDEN FLAME

Writers and public relations people often work together and are in touch when in work mode. It is, indeed, a blessing when strong bonds of friendship are formed and people from these two worlds just jive and get along so well.

2 mins

BYD CARS INAUGURATES BALINTAWAK SHOWROOM

YD Cars Philippines, together with ACMobility, inaugurates the latest BYD showroom in Metro Manila. Strategically located along EDSA Balintawak in Quezon City, this state-of-the-art facility is the brand's first dealership along the bustling gateway to the North and the first showroom to feature DC charging.

2 mins

A WICKED GOOD WAY TO CATCH YOUR FAVORITE BIG-SCREEN MOVIES

Nowadays, there are so many ways to view content, from your phone to your laptop to your TV screen. But if you're going to watch a movie that really \"takes off\" from the screen, you've got to GO BIG.

3 mins

PAN DE MANILA X CASAJUAN: LIMITED-EDITION PLATES AND CUPS

In celebration of its silver anniversary, Pan de Manila launched the limited-edition plates and cups, in collaboration with Casa Juan.

1 min

BTS member Jungkook docu-series premieres on Disney+

A documentary series on global pop star Jungkook of BTS is now streaming on Disney+.

1 min

Rachelle Gerodias, Byeong In Park, Gerphil Flores lead classical Christmas concert

Christmas is in the air. In line with the festivity of the yuletide season, the Rotary Club of Makati is mounting a \"Classical Christmas Concert\" on Dec. 10 at The Fifth at Rockwell, Makati City.

1 min

ALBERT MARTINEZ TO SEMI-RETIRE FROM SHOWBIZ

Albert Martinez is slowly stepping out of the limelight. \"I will be semi-retired in 2025,\" he disclosed. \"I will focus on my private life.\"

2 mins

DANIEL PADILLA CHOOSES ACTION OVER ROMANCE IN TV COMEBACK

DANIEL PADILLA IS STEPPING into a new chapter of his showbiz career, trading in romance for action in his teleserye comeback.

2 mins

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