The Philippine Star - November 13, 2024

في هذه القضية

November 13, 2024

BBM: Phl-US ties won't change under Trump

President Marcos is optimistic of the unshakeable alliance between the Philippines and the US under the administration of president-elect Donald Trump.

3 mins

24 more Senate aspirants tagged as nuisance bets

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared 24 more candidates as nuisance, preventing them from running for senator in the May 2025 midterm polls.

1 min

Quad comm resets hearing on EJK, drug war

A hearing by the quad committee of the House of Representatives scheduled for today and to which former president Rodrigo Duterte had unofficially confirmed his attendance has been canceled.

5 mins

Typhoon fatigue taking toll on rescuers, repeat evacuees

With six tropical cyclones hitting the country in just five weeks, \"typhoon fatigue\" is starting to take a toll on disaster response and rescue personnel and victims who have been in and out of evacuation centers, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

1 min

BBM: Phi-US ties won't change under Trump

President Marcos is optimistic of the unshakeable alliance between the Philippines and the US under the administration of president-elect Donald Trump.

3 mins

Electricity rates up this month

The eight million customers of power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) should brace for higher rates this month as generation costs rose due to increased demand and peso depreciation.

1 min

Royina Garma held in US, to be deported

Retired police colonel and former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma has been held in the United States and will face deportation, according to the Department of Justice.

4 mins

BBM reiterates ban on POGOs in all forms

All offshore gaming operations are banned in the country and there is no way they can operate under any similar license, President Marcos assured the public on Monday.

2 mins

PNP: Quiboloy completes tests at Heart Center; results pending

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy has completed a series of medical tests at the Philippine Heart Center.

1 min

DBM praises BBM on rice assistance

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has commended President Marcos for issuing Administrative Order 26, authorizing the one-time grant of rice assistance to all military and other uniformed personnel (MUP).

1 min

Phl files diplomatic protest vs China's Panatag baseline declarations

The Philippines filed yesterday a diplomatic protest over China's baseline declarations around Panatag or Scarborough Shoal after the Philippines' enactment of the Maritime Zones Act.

3 mins

Ofel to reach typhoon category before landfall

Tropical Storm Ofel is forecast to intensify into a typhoon before it makes landfall over Northern or Central Luzon by tomorrow, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday.

2 mins

Comelec, MMDA to share assets for 2025 polls

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has signed an agreement with the Commission on Elections, allowing the Comelec to use the MMDA's assets for the 2025 midterm polls.

1 min

PNP denies cybercrime surge

The Philippine National Police (PNP) belied yesterday the results of a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showing a spike in cybercrime cases.

1 min

200 drug convicts moving out of Bilibid

The government will transfer about 200 high-value inmates from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa to what Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla described as \"the most secure facility\" in Palawan as part of the administration's campaign against illegal drugs.

1 min

Phl joining global road safety meet in Morocco

President Marcos has announced that the Philippines will participate in the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety to be held in Morocco in February next year.

1 min

Jeepney drivers to protest oil price hikes

Jeepney drivers are calling on the public to join a mass protest to stop rising oil prices.

1 min

Following orders

This is the cost of following orders, whether blindly or knowingly, in the Philippine National Police: 214 cops faced 352 criminal charges, with 20 still in detention, for carrying out the war on drugs during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte. Another 195 cops were sacked while 398 face possible dismissal from the PNP over administrative cases.

4 mins

Life-threatening

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy spent six months in hiding with no report that he ever required hospital confinement for any affliction. But perhaps arrest and detention without bail, in accommodations that a man wealthy enough to tool around in a private jet may not be used to, can trigger a \"life-threatening\" affliction.

1 min

No system, no control

CTALK

3 mins

IMSI 'spoofing' gadgets

COMMONSENSE

4 mins

Drug war: They shoot children, don't they? (1)

GOTCHA

3 mins

Why were Trump voters laughing?

world view |There are many things about Donald Trump's enduring support that I understand in my gut, like opposition to the stupidest woke ideas, such as defunding the police, or the hunger for a strongman who could stop the winds of change

2 mins

A call out to China for distorting the truth

THE CORNER ORACLE

4 mins

Eastman kidnap suspect, 2 others slain in shootout

Three men, including a suspect in the kidnapping of American national Elliot Onil Eastman, were killed in an encounter in Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay yesterday.

1 min

Burglars hit Laguna gov's house

Burglars reportedly broke into the house of Laguna Gov. Ramil Hernandez and carted away P20 million in cash, police said yesterday.

1 min

SC: Sulu exclusion from BARMM takes effect immediately

A ruling upholding the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Organic Law but excluding Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is immediately executory, according to the Supreme Court.

2 mins

Worker sues Casio over slapping incident

A business process outsourcing employee who was slapped by relieved Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) spokesman Winston John Casio during a raid on a suspected Philippine offshore gaming operator hub in Bagac, Bataan has filed criminal charges against the official.

1 min

Kremlin denies Trump call, says West not ready for talks

MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia on Monday denied a reported call between President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump on the Ukraine conflict and said it saw no signs the West was ready for talks.

1 min

World leaders meet for climate talks; big names missing

Dozens of world leaders arrived in Azerbaijan yesterday for COP29, but many big names are skipping the UN climate talks where the impact of Donald Trump's election victory is keenly felt.

1 min

North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia

North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North's state media reported yesterday, as the US, South Korea and Ukraine say North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.

1 min

Ukraine says Russia has 50,000 troops in Kursk

Ukraine said on Monday its hard-pressed military was battling 50,000 troops in Russia's Kursk region to its north, while also scrambling to reinforce two besieged fronts in the east and bracing to meet an infantry assault in the south.

1 min

Trump taps Waltz, China hawk, as nat'l security adviser

President-elect Donald Trump has asked US Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.

1 min

Kremlin denies Trump call, says West not ready for talks

Russia on Monday denied a reported call between President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump on the Ukraine conflict and said it saw no signs the West was ready for talks.

1 min

Yale university to offer course on Beyonce

With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyonce (in photo) and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year.

1 min

Meralco unveils Durham sub

EASL action shifts to the PhilSports Arena tonight as PBA champion teams San Miguel Beer and Meralco take on separate opponents in a twinbill that's a double treat for fans. In the 6:10 p.m. curtain raiser, the Beermen face the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots of Taiwan and in the 8:10 p.m. nightcap, the Bolts battle the Busan KCC Egis of Korea.

2 mins

Pirates close in on Final Four berth

Jonathan Daileg went from zero to hero as he bailed out Lyceum of the Philippines University with a fourth quarter to remember in a 74-65 victory over Emilio Aguinaldo College yesterday in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

1 min

Kai now in town

Kai Sotto arrived here from Japan the other night ready to join Gilas at the Inspire Sports Academy camp in Calamba on Friday.

1 min

Wembanyama joins elite cast

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company.

1 min

Pampanga makes nat'l finals

Pampanga sprinted as San Juan sputtered in the homestretch, pushing the Giant Lanterns past the Knights, 81-73, and to their second straight North Division crown in the MPBL Sixth Season Monday at the packed Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.

1 min

PLDT OFF TO FLYING START

DAVISON, PALS RIP CHAMELEONS

1 min

Alcaraz yields to Ruud

Carlos Alcaraz struggled with a stomach issue and looked far from the player who won two Grand Slams this year while losing to Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-5 at the ATP Finals on Monday.

1 min

"Phl leads Asean in credit growth trend"

The Philippines is expected to post the most optimistic credit growth trend across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to Bank of America Global Research.

2 mins

Treasury streamlines tax treaty procedure

The Bureau of the Treasury has rationalized tax treaty procedures for government securities in a bid to boost the local capital market.

1 min

Legislated funding eyed to revitalize ailing banana industry

The government and industry stakeholders are looking at legislating a plan that will not just revitalize the country's ailing banana sector but also salvage the country's eroding market share abroad.

2 mins

MVP sees PLDT attaining income goal of P35 B

Industry leader PLDT Inc. is projected to close the year achieving its target of raising P35 billion in core income, as the telco managed to squeeze in profit growth amid market challenges.

1 min

Lingering headwinds sink stocks deeper

The local stock market sank deeper as investor sentiment remained affected by lingering headwinds.

1 min

SMC earnings climb 19% to P37 B

Earnings of diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) rose by nearly a fifth in the nine months ending September, on the back of strong revenue growth across its businesses.

1 min

PAL profit down on spending spurt

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) sustained a 55-percent drop in its profit in the nine months to September, dragged by declining passenger revenues and spiking aviation costs.

1 min

JFC 9-month income gets boost from Compose Coffee acquisition

Higher system-wide sales and contributions of recently acquired South Korean value coffee brand boosted earnings of Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) by nearly a quarter in the nine months ending September.

2 mins

Pag-IBIG savings soar to almost P100 B

Member savings collections of the Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG, reached almost P100 billion as of the third quarter, allowing the agency to finance the higher demand for home loans.

1 min

Recovering consumer demand lifts Cosco's profit

Earnings of Cosco Capital Inc., the listed retail holding firm of tycoon Lucio Co, increased by 10 percent in the nine months ending September on the back of strong operating performance across all its business segments.

1 min

BSP launches GCash investigation over unauthorized deductions

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched an investigation into G-Xchange Inc. (GXI), the operator of GCash, following numerous complaints from users reporting unauthorized deductions on their e-wallet accounts.

1 min

COD Manila adopts responsible gaming

City of Dreams Manila, part of the Melco Resorts and Entertainment Group, has taken the initiative to promote and observe responsible gaming practices in the Philippines.

4 mins

Missing the boat again

As soon as it was certain that Trump had won the elections, business news media started publishing a lot of stories about worried investors in China-based manufacturing facilities as well as US marketing companies dependent on their China supply chain.

4 mins

URC nets P8.02 B in 9 months

Lower profits in its sugar and renewables business weighed down the performance of Gokongwei-led food and beverage firm Universal Robina Corp. (URC) in the nine months ending September.

1 min

DTI's probe on cement imports to bolster local industry

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)'s probe into the rising influx of imported cement is seen as essential for strengthening the struggling local cement industry that has faced increasing competition from imports.

1 min

Maya Bank issues 50,000 credit cards in 3 months

Digital lender Maya Bank, in partnership with Landers Superstore, has issued over 50,000 credit cards in just three months, making it one of the fastest growing credit cards in the country.

1 min

Phl eyeing natural gas tie-up with Norway

The Philippines is pursuing a partnership with Norway to unlock the potential of natural gas in sectors beyond power generation, including logistics and aviation.

1 min

Lucio Co gobbles up beer importer Booze

The Keepers Holdings Inc. of tycoon Lucio Co is gobbling up a local beer importer, further boosting the company's extensive portfolio.

1 min

HOW LEXUS EMPOWERED THIS NON-ADVENTURER

Queenstown, New Zealand—As my column title implies, I'm not really an adventurer. I'm a car guy who'd be happy lapping a racetrack over and over in a fast car. Roughing it out in the great outdoors? Hmm, maybe I'll drive there but I'll stay inside my air-conditioned leather-lined cocoon, thank you very much.

4 mins

Porsche PH amplifies its electrified lineup with E-Hybrid plug-in models

Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and Cayenne E-Hybrid lead PHEV strategy

2 mins

Nissan GT-R: The last dance

It's been nearly two decades since the R35 generation of the Nissan GT-R was unleashed upon the world—a long reign for any car, but especially for a beast so unapologetically designed for speed and ferocity.

4 mins

BSP finalizing framework for clearing switch operations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is finalizing a regulatory framework to ensure the efficiency of clearing switch operations within the national payment system, particularly the automated clearing houses under the National Retail Payment System.

2 mins

BOC collects P90 B in October

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) saw its collections rise to P90 billion in October as it ramped up proper tax verification on various imported goods.

1 min

Banks' earnings up 6.4% to P290 B in 9 months

Earnings of Philippine banks rose by 6.4 percent to P290 billion from January to September compared to last year's P273 billion, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

1 min

TRENDS ARE FUN. BUT CLASSICS LIVE LONG IN YOUR CLOSET. SAYS LIZ UY

In a busy life with many priorities vying for our attention—deadlines, getting meals on the table, staying fit—what we wear may not be at the top of the list. But if there is anything that will automatically lift our mood, it's feeling good about the way we look.

4 mins

WATSONS SPURS GROWTH AS IT LAUNCHES 8,000TH STORE IN ASIA AT SM MALL OF ASIA ATRIUM

Watsons has more than 8,000 reasons to celebrate – and make us smile – as it opens the door to its 8,000th store in Asia at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Atrium.

2 mins

SKECHERS CROWNS PIA WURTZBACH AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

The Company has chosen the beauty queen to promote Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins® and the brand's winning comfort technologies

2 mins

Tom Rodriguez happily reveals he's now a father

Tom Rodriguez has revealed that he's officially a father of a \"beautiful baby boy.\"

2 mins

Megan Fox is expecting a baby with Machine Gun Kelly

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting to grow their family. Fox announced her pregnancy in a social media post Monday.

1 min

PIOLO PASCUAL SHARES FATHERHOOD LESSONS FROM 'PAMILYA SAGRADO'

Essaying the role of President Rafael in the ABS-CBN's family drama \"Pamilya Sagrado\" has posed some challenges for Piolo Pascual but he nevertheless gleaned some valuable lessons from his character and the series.

2 mins

BINI is first Filipino group to win Best Asia Act at 2024 MTV EMAs

\"Nation's Girl Group\" BINI marked another milestone by becoming the first-ever Filipino recipient of the Best Asia Act award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).

2 mins

WHY 'BALOTA' IS A CAREER WAKE-UP CALL FOR MARIAN RIVERA

MARIAN RIVERA, ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE \"BALOTA\" CAST AND production team, recently held a victory party for the successful theatrical release of the film co-produced by GMA Entertainment Group and GMA Pictures.

4 mins

METRO MANILA OFFICE VACANCY RATES TO REMAIN ELEVATED

Vacancy rates in the Metro Manila office market are expected to remain elevated in the medium term, driven by the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and the implementation of the CREATE MORE Bill, according to a commercial real estate services firm.

5 mins

Embracing wellness as a way of life in the city

When one lives in the city, wellness cannot remain merely a goal—it must become a way of life.

3 mins

Oh, what wonders await you at Rockwell!

The holiday season kicks off with Rockwell transforming into a dazzling wonderland, brimming with festive cheer and delightful surprises at every corner.

2 mins

Robinsons Appliances opens in Ayala Malls Vermosa

Robinsons Appliances, a trusted name in appliances and gadgets shopping, celebrated the grand opening of one of its biggest branches at Ayala Malls Vermosa.

1 min

Discovery Resorts: The new face of Filipino luxury hospitality

Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC), a homegrown leader in Filipino luxury hospitality, has launched its reimagined brand-Discovery Resorts-marking a new era in its pursuit of providing an elevated guest experience rooted in Filipino warmth and world-class service.

2 mins

Robinsons Appliances opens in Ayala Malls Vermosa

Robinsons Appliances, a trusted name in appliances and gadgets shopping, celebrated the grand opening of one of its biggest branches at Ayala Malls Vermosa.

1 min

قراءة كل الأخبار من The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star Newspaper Description:

The Philippine STAR is the flagship title of the country's largest and most successful print media enterprise, the Philstar Media Group. Owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., The Philippine STAR is a vaunted pillar of Philippine journalism whose integrity is anchored on the Biblical motto, “Truth Shall Prevail”. The Philippine STAR is a two-time winner of the prestigious Newspaper of the Year award given by the Rotary Club of Manila.