The Philippine Star - October 11, 2024

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October 11, 2024

Senate wants Quiboloy to attend Oct. 23 hearing

The Senate will resume its investigation on Apollo Quiboloy on Oct. 23, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday, adding that she looks forward to having the victims face their accused sex offender.

1 min

DILG chief wants to rid PNP of EJK culture

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla wants to remove the culture of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in the Philippine National Police and the PNP Academy that became rampant in the previous administration.

1 min

BBM challenges Chinese premier over intimidation

‘You cannot separate economic cooperation from political security’

6 mins

Time to amend party-list, election laws – Comelec

Noting limitations on their powers, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia yesterday reiterated the need to amend election laws, including the Party-List System Act and the Omnibus Election Code.

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SWS: 16.3 M families consider themselves poor

Six in every 10 Filipinos rated their families as poor in the third quarter of 2024, the highest in more than 16 years, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.

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DA lowers Rice-for-All selling price to P43/kilo

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will start selling rice at P43 per kilo under its Rice-for-All program at Kadiwa stores starting this week.

1 min

PAOCC probing Chinese nationals in local posts

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has started its probe on reports that Chinese nationals other than dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo are occupying local elective posts.

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Chiz: Mandatory ROTC to cost gov't P8 B a year

Implementing the mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program in colleges and universities will cost P8 billion a year, according to Senate President Francis \"Chiz\" Escudero.

2 mins

CHED to develop roadmap to boost Phl HEI ranking

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is currently developing a “national strategy” that would chart the roadmap for improving the performance of the country’s universities and colleges, also referred to as higher education institutions (HEIs) in global rankings.

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Gov't mulls raising alert in Lebanon, mandatory OFW repatriation

The government is determining whether to raise the status of Lebanon to Alert Level 4, a condition that would involve the mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in the conflict-hit country.

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Gov't work, classes suspended in Manila, Pasay Oct. 14-15

Work in government offices and classes at all levels in Manila and Pasay will be suspended from Oct. 14 to 15 for an international conference on disaster risk reduction, Malacañang announced yesterday.

1 min

NCRPO chief vows to purge corrupt cops

Following the directive of newly appointed Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, National Capital Region Police Office director Maj. Gen. Sidney Hernia yesterday affirmed his commitment to purging the NCRPO of corruption and misconduct.

1 min

3 suspects in college student's slay charged

Criminal charges were filed against three men implicated in the killing of a college student in Pasig on Monday, police said yesterday.

1 min

MH hotline integrated in QC's Helpline 122

Quezon City residents who have mental health concerns and emergencies can seek help through the city’s Helpline 122.

1 min

Judge in De Lima drug case gets Sandigan post

The Muntinlupa judge who acquitted former senator Leila de Lima in her third and last drug case has been named associate justice of the Sandiganbayan.

1 min

More Alice Guos?

With the deadline over for the filing of certificates of candidacy, the Commission on Elections has shifted to cleansing the roster of aspirants.

1 min

Smile, you're on hidden camera

From time to time, I get a glimpse of all the other returning and recycled political candidates and I recognize some of them who have turned campaigns and elections into a profitable undertaking or a seasonal business of sorts.

4 mins

Cautionary tale

In 1986, people power in the Philippines inspired democracy movements around the world. Today, our country is serving as a cautionary tale and being cited as a model for why western-style democracy isn't for everyone.

4 mins

Alternative Learning System and PDLs

In 2010, I had the opportunity to experience first-hand how the Alternative Learning System worked under the Department of Education.

1 min

Go provides aid to Bulacan calamity victims

Sen. Bong Go collaborated with the local government of Hagonoy in Bulacan in providing assistance to poor residents and victims of calamities on Wednesday.

1 min

NFA tweaks bagging policy to save costs

The National Food Authority (NFA) will start accepting palay bagged in new and secondhand sacks to reduce handling cost and save money.

1 min

Ilocos Norte top execs switch posts in 2025 elections

LAOAG CITY- Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Joseph Marcos Manotoc has withdrawn his certificate of candidacy and opted to run for vice governor to give way to his aunt.

1 min

Hedcor named Champion for Indigenous Peoples by NCIP

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) subsidiary Hedcor was named \"Champion for Indigenous Peoples\" by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region XI for its outstanding support to IP communities in the Davao Region.

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POGO hub conversion into schools eyed

The government is considering converting into schools the Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hubs in Porac, Pampanga and Bamban, Tarlac that were raided for illegal activities, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission.

1 min

FBI returns Nazi-looted Monet to heirs 84 years later

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In 1940, the Nazis seized a Claude Monet pastel and seven other works of art from Adalbert \"Bela\" and Hilda Parlagi, a Jewish couple forced to flee their Vienna home after Austria was annexed into Adolf Hitler's Germany.

1 min

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Israel's response to Iran missile strike

JERUSALEM / BEIRUT (Reuters) US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Oct. 9 about potential Israeli retaliation against Iran, while Lebanon's Hezbollah said its fighters pushed back advancing Israeli forces along the border.

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Taiwan president vows to resist annexation of island

TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed yesterday to \"resist annexation\" as China exerts growing military and political pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as part of its territory.

1 min

More than 3 M without power as hurricane slams Florida - Causes deaths, flooding

TAMPA (AP) – Hurricane Milton’s destruction across central Florida has left more than three million homes and businesses without power, according to the website PowerOutages.us.

1 min

Swift donates $5 M to US hurricane relief efforts

WASHINGTON – US pop star Taylor Swift (in photo) has donated $5 million to relief efforts connected to hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to a report in British newspaper The Guardian.

1 min

Stage set for Esports Estudyante championships

The biggest campus Esports league in the country is on.

1 min

Nadal calling it quits at 38

Rafael Nadal announced Thursday he will retire from tennis at age 38 following next month's Davis Cup finals.

1 min

Ababa beats Ikeda by one for Iloilo Challenge crown

Sarah Ababa's six-month journey back to the winner's circle culminated in a determined triumph at the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge as the seasoned Davaoeña showcased grit and poise to secure the title despite a challenging final-round 76 yesterday.

1 min

Spitting in the wind

There's a saying that spitting in the wind means wasting your time by trying to do something which has little or no chance of success.

2 mins

TROPA, GIN KINGS NOT RESTING EASY

If drawing first blood against a tough opponent was hard, making it two in a row is doubly tougher.

1 min

Santos in focus as hot Knights take on Pirates

For three games, Letran's Kevin Santos had found a way to flip the switch transforming him from a seldom-used, second string big man to a juggernaut inside.

1 min

National Academy of Sports draws boost from Jollibee

With the goal of helping build the next generation of world-class Filipino athletes, Jollibee has pledged to donate P5 million worth of sports equipment to the National Academy of Sports in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac.

1 min

P4-B calamity fund available for Q4

The government can still tap nearly P4 billion in calamity funds to finance various disaster relief operations for the last quarter of the year.

1 min

FDI inflow in July highest in 5 months

The net inflow of foreign direct investments surged to its highest level in five months in July, ending four consecutive months of FDI contraction, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

1 min

Stocks extend losses for 3rd day

The local stock market extended its losing streak to three days amid a profit-taking spree and further weakening of the peso against the greenback.

1 min

Trade deficit widens in August

The country registered a bigger trade deficit in August from a year ago as imports grew faster than exports.

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Meralco, SoKor firm to explore options on nuclear energy dev't

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), chaired by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, has partnered with South Korea's Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd. to develop low-carbon power projects, including nuclear energy.

1 min

NGCP: Transmission rates down for Oct billing

Power consumers should expect lower overall transmission charges in their electricity bills this month, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP).

1 min

Breakfast with Joey

I first met and covered Joey Salceda in the 1990s when he was a hotshot economist and analyst, impressing and befriending the Central Bank Press Corps with his analysis and spot-on projections.

4 mins

Lower turnover forces IKEA Phl to slash prices

Home furnishings retailer IKEA Philippines is further reducing prices of over 2,000 items, after posting a decline in sales last year.

1 min

SPNEC injecting P8.9 B into subsidiaries

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan's SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) is infusing an additional investment of about P8.9 billion into two subsidiaries to fund their working capital requirements.

1 min

The overseas student survivor's complex

The Philippines and its problems are the heritage I choose: something indescribably broken but indescribably mine.

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' Chloe & I want to get married next year' - Carlos Yulo

Carlos Yulo is the quintessential poster boy for the small-but-terrible saying. At 4'9\", his \"official height,\" he towers like a giant in gymnastics. His double-gold medal haul at Paris Olympics proves that the David in him has a slingshot that can slay the intimidating gymnastics' floor exercise and vault.

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'Strolling Home' at Vetted: Walking is good for the art

While still a painting major at the University of the Philippines' College of Fine Arts, Vien Valencia could not afford the materials required for his projects. So he scoured junk yards, and picked up objects from his surroundings, including those he found while walking home to Marikina from UP whenever he didn't have money for his fare.

2 mins

MEET THE POP QUEENS OF 'SIX'

On the heels of \"Miss Saigon's\" success, GMG Productions launched their newest musical offering, \"SIX,\" at Solaire last Wednesday.

4 mins

Kim De Leon: From singing off-key to hitting the right notes

Aside from essaying roles, Sparkle GMA artist Kim De Leon also gets the chance to explore his knack for singing under the label GMA Playlist.

3 mins

SHOWBIZ PERSONALITIES SEEK ELECTIVE POSTS IN MAY 2025 POLLS

MOST OF THE LOCAL celebrities and showbiz personalities are seeking reelection while some are trying their hands at politics for the first time in the upcoming May 2025 midterm polls.

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Live office demand up by 27 percent- LPC

Data from Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) shows that a significant increase in live demand by 27 percent has been observed from 457,000 square meters (sqm) in the previous quarter to 581,000 sqm.

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VISTA LAND, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MEGACITIES IN CAVITE

Zentria in Silang is designed to blend residential and commercial spaces seamlessly, offering a live-work-play environment for residents seeking a balanced urban lifestyle.

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UAP's Road to Success: The National Conference of Architects 2024

Come October 17-19, 2024 in the beautiful and booming City of Davao, the architects of the Philippines will descend upon this land of waling-waling and durian for the National Conference of Architects (NCA) 2024 of the United Architects of the Philippines.

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Understanding Risk 2024: Tradition, Innovation, Resilience

Not too long ago, Japan issued its first-ever alert on a possible megaquake of over Magnitude 9 along the Nankai Trough. While the alert did not mean that the quake will actually happen, it brought to light the urgent need for its government and citizenry to be prepared for the coming of a major one.

2 mins

Golden MV Holdings, All-Star Properties partner for world-class sports hub in Villar City

Golden MV Holdings' Villar City will soon be home to a state-of-the-art sports facility, designed to empower local talent and champion Philippine sports.

2 mins

MEGAWORLD HOTELS & RESORTS CERTIFIED AS GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR), the largest hotel operator in the Philippines with 8,500 room keys across the country, has once again been recognized for its well-rounded workplace culture by earning the highly coveted 2024 Great Place To Work Certification.

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DHSUD celebrates National Shelter Month 2024

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) kicked off its week-long housing fair at the DHSUD Central office in Quezon City, marking the start of National Shelter Month 2024 (NSM 2024). The event, running from October 7 to 11, is part of DHSUD's efforts to bring together its key shelter agencies (KSAs) and private sector partners to promote accessible housing and sustainable communities.

2 mins

Aboitiz InfraCapital and House of Investments to expand TARI Estate in Central Luzon

Artist's rendering of TARI Estate in Tarlac, an expansive 200-hectare development expected to generate 60,000 jobs.

2 mins

OFWs turn to affordable homes for family stability and future security

AS OFWS CONTINUE TO FIND WAYS TO MAKE THEIR SACRIFICES ABROAD WORTHWHILE, PURCHASING AFFORDABLE PROPERTIES STANDS AS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AND REWARDING INVESTMENTS THEY CAN MAKE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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Forest Lake leads the way as Philippine's premier memorial park developer

For nearly three decades, Forest Lake has remained steadfast as the country's leading memorial park developer, driven by its commitment to compassionate care, innovative services, and a customer-first approach. With 37 operational parks across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the company continues to pioneer the deathcare industry.

2 mins

VICTOR CONSUNJI DEVELOPMENT CORP. ACQUIRES PRIME LOTS FROM STA. LUCIA LAND

In a strategic move that highlights its commitment to luxury residential development, Victor Consunji Development Corp. (VCDC) recently secured 80,290 square meters of prime land from Sta. Lucia Land, one of the country's top developers. This acquisition is part of Sta. Lucia's latest high-end offering, Acropolis Loyola, located in the northern suburbs of Metro Manila.

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