The Philippine Star - January 05, 2025

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January 05, 2025

Search warrants must clearly specify locations - SC

Search warrants must be precise to avoid rights violations and invalidated operations, according to the Supreme Court.

1 min

Nat'l budget 'pork-free,' says House leader

The 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) signed by President Marcos is \"pork barrel-free,\" House Assistant Majority Leader and Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre said yesterday.

2 mins

DND, military to prioritize securing of Phl waters in 2025

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen.

1 min

2 Pinays Among Dead in Hawaii Fireworks Blast

Two of the three people who reportedly died in a New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Honolulu, Hawaii were Filipina siblings.

1 min

Now open daily, Nat'l Museums seek to attract even more visitors

The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) will open its doors to the public seven days a week.

1 min

Senators back NSC revamp

Senators have voiced support for the decision of President Marcos to reorganize the National Security Council (NSC), including dropping Vice President Sara Duterte and previous presidents from its list of members.

5 mins

Young Filipinos Leave Fishing Industry - PSA

Younger members of Filipino fishing households left the industry between 2012 and 2022 to seek better jobs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

1 min

SSS Premium Hike Not for Maharlika Fund

Former Social Security System (SSS) chief executive officer Rolando Macasaet yesterday belied reports that the hike in premium collected from members was meant to replenish the amount given to the Maharlika Investment Fund.

1 min

Don't delay AKAP - Gatchalian

Implementation of the cash aid Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) should not be delayed until after the May 2025 midterm elections, according to Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian.

1 min

Apostolic Nuncio to Nazarene devotees: Don't tell lies

Archbishop Charles Brown, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, reminded the Catholic faithful not to tell lies because the devil is the \"father of lies.\"

1 min

Bong Go Prioritizes Health Reforms, Youth, Sports Development in 2025

Senator Bong Go has advocated for crucial budgetary allocations that address health reforms, youth empowerment, sports development, and local infrastructure across the country for 2025.

2 mins

Senate to invite military, gov't officials in drone probe

The Senate is poised to invite officials of the military and foreign affairs to help shed light on the investigation into the submersible drone discovered off the waters of Masbate recently, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said yesterday.

2 mins

Bar Exam Registration Starts Jan. 8

Applicants for the 2025 Bar examinations may register beginning Jan. 8, the Supreme Court said.

1 min

Quiapo Church Redesigns Andas Anew

The andas or carriage transporting the image of the Black Nazarene will be redesigned anew to give more people a clear view during traslacion and the procession on Jan. 9.

1 min

Fire hits building behind Manila Cathedral

An early morning fire hit a building behind the Manila Cathedral yesterday, damaging an estimated P1.5 million worth of property.

1 min

From e-sabong to e-games craze

EYES WIDE OPEN

3 mins

Building on past relationships

BABE'S EYE VIEW

4 mins

Unresolved questions

It's been months since the government gained custody of Alice Guo and Cassandra Li Ong, who are currently being held without bail.

1 min

Trump's border czar promises mass deportations to begin on 'day one'

IMMIGRATION CORNER

2 mins

Family business succession: 12 steps

The process of family business succession planning may take five years or more. Any family business that starts this process only at the time the need for succession arises will find that it is too late.

3 mins

I Was Wrong About the 2024 Election

World view

4 mins

Looking forward!

BEST PRACTICES

4 mins

Quakes Logged in Kanlaon Anew

State volcanologists recorded 27 volcanic earthquakes around Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island in the past 24 hours.

1 min

Negros village chief, 5 kagawads disqualified in 2025 elections

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified a village chairman and five kagawads in Negros Occidental from running in the 2025 midterm elections due to alleged vote-buying.

1 min

Quezon diocese has new bishop

The Diocese of Gumaca in Quezon province yesterday installed Bishop Eugenius Cañete as its fourth bishop.

1 min

4 die in Davao highway mishap

Four people died in a collision involving two passenger vans in Toril district in this city yesterday morning.

1 min

2 Boats Collide Off Surigao Sur; Tourist Injured

A tourist was injured when two boats collided in the waters off Surigao del Sur on Friday.

1 min

National Funeral Service Set for Jimmy Carter

Mourners are to begin paying their respects to Jimmy Carter on Saturday, kicking off a carefully choreographed six-day farewell for America's longest-lived president.

1 min

Biden to Visit New Orleans Monday After Terror Attack

US President Joe Biden will travel to New Orleans next week to meet the families of victims of a deadly truck-ramming attack that killed 14 people, the White House announced on Friday.

1 min

FBI:Soldier in Vegas Tesla blast had PTSD

The decorated Green Beret who died by suicide in a blazing Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas was suffering from post-traumatic stress, investigators said on Friday, saying they had found no links to \"terrorist\" groups.

1 min

Man arrested for supplying drugs to Liam Payne - police

Argentine police on Friday arrested one of the two men accused of supplying drugs to British singer Liam Payne (in photo) before he fell to his death from his third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires.

1 min

Trump's Sentencing in Hush Money Case Set Before Inauguration

The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case on Friday set sentencing for 10 days before his Jan. 20 inauguration and said he was not inclined to impose jail time.

1 min

Vietnam's capital blanketed by toxic smog

Thick smog blanketed Hanoi on Friday, obscuring buildings and leaving nine million residents choking on toxic air as the Vietnamese capital topped a list of the world's most polluted major cities.

1 min

Ginebra hoping to stay sharp

After playing its \"Manila Clasico\" rival at the height of the Christmas revelry, Barangay Ginebra quickly tackles a tough test in hungry holder San Miguel Beer no less.

1 min

Pinay futsal team stays focused

The national women's futsal team formally opened its training camp last Saturday despite the unceremonious transfer of its coach - Vic Hermans - to the men's team during the holidays.

1 min

68 gives Malixi share of third

Filipina ace Rianne Malixi sizzled with a five-under 68 to leapfrog to joint third at the halfway mark of the Australian Master of the Amateurs yesterday in Victoria, Australia.

1 min

Djokovic booted out; Sabalenka in final

Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday.

1 min

PSA Honors GAP as NSA of the Year

It was a year like no other for the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP).

1 min

KING JAMES PASSES JORDAN

After playing its \"Manila Clasico\" rival at the height of the Christmas revelry, Barangay Ginebra quickly tackles a tough test in hungry holder San Miguel Beer no less.

1 min

Back to the grind

Sporting Chance

2 mins

Eala sets foot in Melbourne

Alex Eala arrived in Melbourne yesterday for a much-awaited stint in the world's first Grand Slam tourney this year.

1 min

DTI: More jobs, opportunities await Pinoys this year

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has vowed to intensify its efforts to support local businesses and attract foreign investments into the country, aiming to create greater benefits for Filipinos.

2 mins

Asialink taps new CEOs, sees robust growth

The Asialink Group of Companies has reorganized and strengthened its top management starting 2025 as its group CEO eyes further growth in its existing core businesses and expansion into new opportunities in lending to small and medium enterprises.

1 min

Phl's soaring power demand triggers rise in coal use

The increasing demand for power continues to fuel the country's coal consumption, a trend that remains hard to curb despite the government's strong push to deploy renewables.

1 min

Multi-pronged approach needed to expand middle class, says PIDS

A multi-pronged approach is needed to address the key challenges and opportunities in achieving the vision of a predominantly middle-class society in the country, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).

2 mins

More Than the Maya: Connecting Communities to Nature at Fisher Mall

The Philippines is home to a number of bird species, featuring more endemic species compared to other large countries.

1 min

Farmers Get Subsidized Access to Drone Services

The government is pushing drone technology as a solution that can be adopted by rice farmers to increase their yields and lower production costs.

3 mins

Better NAIA

Less than four months after taking over the management and operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the private sector consortium New NAIA Infra Corp. or NNIC has done more than what the government has accomplished for the country's premier gateway for many decades.

4 mins

Question your success

As we look back, the day people were asked to bring their laptops and stuff home because of \"quarantine\" and \"lockdown\" as mandated by the government has been over four years ago.

3 mins

Capital One continues social responsibility efforts

Capital One Philippines continued to strengthen its commitment to social responsibility in the past year through various volunteerism and donation efforts.

2 mins

BAGUIO'S HIDDEN GEMS: KIDLAT'S WONDERFUL WARREN. A SECRET GALLERY AND TALES OF ATOK

Every time I visit Baguio, there are new gems to uncover and more stories to deepen my appreciation of this Cordillera wonderland.

5 mins

Baguio's Hidden Gems: Kidlat's Wonderful Warren, A Secret Gallery and Tales of Atok

Explore Baguio's lesser-known gems, from a hidden artisan village to a secret art gallery showcasing masterpieces by renowned Filipino artists.

3 mins

Filipino Time': Is It Time To Change This Tardy Tradition And Unfair Name?

Do you know the Philippines officially observes \"National Time Consciousness Week\" during the first week of January? I believe it's a moment of reflection on our collective relationship with time.

3 mins

WTF (What the French)?

Quebec is a beautiful blend of old-world French charm and modern Canadian flair. It was cold, it was snowy, and yes, there was a lot of French, but it was also a whole lot of fun.

4 mins

Arnold Clavio on the 'blessing of a second life' after surviving stroke

For veteran broadcast journalist Arnold Clavio, life has taken on a new meaning after surviving a hemorrhagic stroke.

4 mins

HORIZON MAKES PINOYS PROUD BY PERFORMING ON GLOBAL STAGES

South Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on makes big splashes while riding the Korean Wave, or Hallyu. The idol group is composed of Vinci, Marcus, Reyster, Kim, Jeromy, Kyler, and Winston.

2 mins

Jolina and Marvin Reunite After 25 Years As 'Ex Ex Lovers'

Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin are proving that some love teams are built to last.

4 mins

'Hello, Love, Again,' 50th MMFF Entries to Screen at Manila International Film Festival

The Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) returns for its second edition from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

2 mins

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