The Philippine Star - January 22, 2024

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January 22, 2024

Senate under threat by people's initiative - Koko

The Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 (RBH6) pushing for the amendment of the 1987 Constitution was more for \"self-preservation\" of the Senate under threat by the people's initiative (PI) initiated by the House of Representatives, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said.

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LPA not expected to develop into typhoon

A trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) will bring rains in Mindanao, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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China tells Pinoy fishers: Return WPS shell catch

China Coast Guard accosts Pinoys in Scarborough

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Translate faith into action

As he joined millions of devotees of Señor Sto. Niño in celebrating the Sinulog Festival yesterday, President Marcos urged Filipinos to translate their faith into action and be inspired by the bayanihan spirit to remain conscious of their Catholic and social obligations.

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Piston gears for another transport strike

The transport groups Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) and Manibela are planning another transport strike 11 days before the threat of a crackdown on unconsolidated public utility jeepneys (PUJs).

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Sara thanks Imee for supporting Dutertes

Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday thanked Sen. Imee Marcos for her “unwavering support” for the Dutertes, following the senator ’s admission of strained relations with her cousin, Speaker Martin Romualdez.

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Congress resumes session today

The Senate and the House of Representatives will resume sessions today, more than a month after a holiday break, with the lower chamber nearly finished passing all priority bills of President Marcos.

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Karapatan to Marcos: Cease deceptive practices

Rights group Karapatan yesterday urged the Marcos administration to cease deceptive practices regarding the human rights situation in the country.

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US State Dep't official to visit Phl

A US State Department official will visit the Philippines for economic dialogue as part of a three-nation trip from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1.

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ACT to PRC: Extend renewal of teachers' license

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) is seeking a dialogue with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to extend the deadline for accepting Continuing Professional Development (CPD), as many teachers would be unable to renew their professional IDs within the current timeframe.

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Chickens, too, says farmer's group after onion import suspension

Farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) yesterday said that the moratorium on the importation of agriculture products should be the practice of the Department of Agriculture (DA) if there is a slump in the farmgate price of farm products, after Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel ordered a suspension in the outsourcing of onions.

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'UN rapporteur to see freedom of expression in Phl'

UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan would see for herself a “flourishing” Philippine democracy and the government’s progressive agenda, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

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DSWD welcomes BBM's EO institutionalizing program on street dwellers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has expressed gratitude to President Marcos for coming up with an executive order that aims to reach out to families, children and individuals in street situations and provide them with necessary interventions.

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New Pinoy nurses urged to work in Phl

The 492 new registered nurses who recently took their oath were urged to stay and work in public and private hospitals in the Philippines.

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DA, DOH partner for urban farming in hospitals

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), has agreed to partner with the Department of Health (DOH) to promote urban farming in public hospitals in an effort to boost production and provide therapy to patients.

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More OFW lounges in Phl airports sought

The administration of President Marcos is determined to give back, through comfortable lounges, to overseas Filipino workers by “institutionalizing” 24/7 free OFW lounges in all international airports in the country, a senior administration lawmaker said.

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Gatchalian wants to hold gencos accountable for power outages

Power-generating companies that are unable to provide a stable and steady supply of electricity should be held accountable for outages that result in economic losses, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

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QC now has 1,026 urban farms

From 754 in the first half of the year, the number of urban farms in Quezon City has reached 1,026, the local government said yesterday.

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Trillanes to decide on Caloocan mayoral run in March

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV will announce in March if he is running for mayor in Caloocan in next year’s midterm elections.

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Bong Go's team joins Belmonte medical mission

The Malasakit Team of Sen. Bong Go joined Quezon City Councilor Mikey Belmonte’s medical mission on Jan. 18.

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48 Bilibid inmates transferred to Leyte prison

As part of the Bureau of Corrections’ efforts to decongest the New Bilibid Prison and shut down the NBP by 2028, 48 inmates have been transferred to the Leyte Regional Prison, BuCor chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. said yesterday.

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More mayors back 'no registration, no travel policy'

More mayors have signified support for the “no registration, no travel” policy of the Land Transportation Authority, which seeks to register all motor vehicles across the country, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said yesterday.

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OCD: Davao landslide death toll now 15

The number of fatalities in a landslide that occurred in Monkayo, Davao de Oro has reportedly increased to 15, the Office of Civil Defense OCD) said yesterday.

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Sablayan prisoners undergo skills training

Inmates at the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro have been provided skills training to help generate income for the SPPF.

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Missile attacks across ME raise Gaza escalation risks

Missile attacks in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen on Jan. 20 threw into sharp focus the increasing risk of the war in Gaza, triggering a wider regional conflict pitting Iran and its allies against Israel and the United States.

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Fire breaks at Russian gas terminal near St. Petersburg

A fire broke out at a Baltic Sea terminal belonging to Novatek, Russia’s largest liquefied natural gas producer, regional officials said on Jan. 21.

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UK judge rejects manager's bid to work from home permanently

A manager who sued her employer for not being allowed to work from home full-time has lost her case at a London court, according to a report in Bloomberg.

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Netanyahu defies Biden over Palestinian state

JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that he “will not compromise on full Israeli control” over Gaza and that “this is contrary to a Palestinian state,” rejecting US President Joe Biden’s suggestion that creative solutions could bridge wide gaps between the leaders’ views on Palestinian statehood.

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Brutally cold weather reaching deep into lower US

Arctic weather brought more misery to much of the US on Saturday, especially for people unaccustomed to such bitter cold in places like Memphis, Tennessee, where residents were urged to boil water and some had no water at all after freezing temperatures broke water mains across the city.

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6-legged spaniel undergoes surgery to remove extra limbs

A spaniel born with six legs that was found abandoned in a supermarket parking lot is now like other dogs after having her extra limbs surgically removed.

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Haley questions Trump's mental fitness after gaffe

Nikki Haley on Saturday questioned whether Donald Trump is mentally capable of serving as president again after he repeatedly seemed to confuse her with former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a campaign speech.

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Local aces lead Strong Group to 2nd straight win

Strong Group Athle t i cs walloped Syria’s Al Wahda, 8967, for its second straight win in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship over the weekend at the Al Nasr Club.

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PHOENIX SALVAGES SEMIS SPOT

Djokovic powers past Mannarino

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Meralco expects energy sales to grow this year

Despite a projected slowdown in demand from the commercial segment, the Manila Electric Co.

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Trade gap expected to widen further

The Philippines’ trade deficit is expected to widen further this year amid weaker exports and stronger imports, according to Dutch financial giant

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Index upside points to 7,000 level

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) could retest the 6,700 resistance this week and break toward 7,000 in the near-term, analysts said.

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SEC moves to liberalize stockbrokers' commissions

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to liberalize retail stock market trading to prop up volume in the local bourse.

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Info on cornerstone investors now required

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has laid down rules governing cornerstone investors in initial public offerings, requiring issuers to disclose the necessary information on their prospective investors.

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State agencies have more time to spend 2024 budget

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has given state agencies more time to obligate and disburse this year’s record P5.768trillion budget.

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Phl still interested in CPTPP membership

The Philippines is still interested in becoming a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as the membership is expected to create new relations with economies outside the country's existing bilateral free trade deals, according to Trade Undersecretary Allan Gepty.

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More Pinoys do buy now, pay later transactions

Nearly 50 percent of respondents in the Philippines are likely to adopt buy now, pay later (BNPL) services for future transactions, according to a survey from consumer research and data analytics company Milieu Insight.

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Business registrations increase in 2023

Driven by new business name registrations, businesses registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) increased by five percent in 2023.

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