The Philippine Star - January 07, 2025

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January 07, 2025

Gun ban starts Jan. 12 as campaign period begins

A nationwide gun ban, coinciding with the start of the official campaign period for the May 2025 midterm elections, will take effect on Sunday, Jan. 12, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced yesterday.

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NGCP Marks Fruitful 2024, Eyes Completion of Key Projects Soon

Several milestones marked NGCP's achievements in 2024, following the completion of four major grid projects that have significantly bolstered the reliability of the country's grid infrastructure.

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Phl fishers urged: Ignore China 'monster'

Filipino fishermen should continue their activities in the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as Philippine naval and air assets are keeping a close watch on the China Coast Guard's \"monster ship,\" which was sighted near Lubang Island in Occidental Mindoro yesterday.

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300 Afghans Arrive in Phl for US Visa Processing

Three hundred Afghan nationals arrived yesterday in the Philippines to await the processing within 59 days of their Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) to the United States.

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Mall bettor wins P314-M lotto jackpot

A lone bettor in Mandaluyong won the P314.5-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot at the lotto draws on Sunday night.

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Davao Death Squad Hitman Leaves Phl Using Fake Identity

After a decade in hiding, self-confessed hitman and member of the infamous Davao Death Squad (DDS) Edgar Matobato was able to leave the Philippines using a fake identity and travel documents, according to a New York Times report.

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Pagasa sees cooler weather this month

Expect cooler weather in the country this January as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday said the temperature in Baguio City further dropped to 14.4 degrees Celsius.

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Phl health care costs to rise 18% this year

Medical costs in the Philippines are expected to post a double-digit increase this year, the second highest in the Asia-Pacific, according to a survey conducted by global advisory, broking and solutions company WTW

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DA to impose 'maximum SRP' on imported rice

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will implement a maximum suggested retail price (SRP) on imported rice, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced yesterday.

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Small fishers picket DA over commercial fishing in municipal waters

Small fishers belonging to the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) yesterday picketed in front of the Department of Agriculture to denounce the ruling allowing commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal waters.

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DSWD's AICS gets addt'l P9.5 B this year

Legislators have infused an additional P9.5 billion into the line item funding the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation or AICS program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), The STAR has learned.

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Expect at least P1 fuel price hike

Motorists should brace for a fuel price increase of at least P1 today, marking the first hike this year.

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Koko joins calls to immediately suspend SSS contribution hike

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino \"Koko\" Pimentel III joined the call to immediately suspend the hike in contributions to the Social Security System (SSS) that have taken effect starting Jan. 1, 2025.

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NBI Finalizing Report on VP's Death Threats vs BBM

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to finalize this week its probe on Vice President Sara Duterte's issuing death threats against President Marcos and submit its report to the Department of Justice (DOJ) by Jan. 15.

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Policing Phl borders

Years ago, Edgar Matobato was dismissed as a perjured witness and polluted source by then senator Panfilo Lacson, who headed a Senate committee that investigated alleged extrajudicial killings committed by a so-called Davao Death Squad when Rodrigo Duterte was the city mayor.

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Smallness

The 2025 national budget is an unmitigated calamity. But that is not the biggest tragedy for the nation.

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Brace for impact

Much has been said already about the 2025 budget, touted as the crookedest of all, but one glaring implication I'd like to stress is that it would set our country back, by at least a decade and possibly generations.

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Let us not forget our fishers

This traditional Visayan song is likely the first song many Filipinos hear about fishing.

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Politics on the fly: Confessions of a hopeful first-timer

I’m about to run for Congress for the very first time, and I feel like I’ve just stepped into a buzzing carnival where flashing lights, cheering crowds and hype men surround me at every turn.

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Sara and Digong declared national security threats

Vice President Sara Duterte and former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte have been ousted from the National Security Council, the Philippines' highest policy-making body advising the chief executive of the land, President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" Romualdez Marcos Jr., on matters of national security.

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UAE Pardons 220 Filipinos - BBM

Up to 220 Filipinos jailed in the United Arab Emirates were pardoned by the UAE government last month, according to President Marcos.

1 min

9 Hurt in Tondo Fire

Nine people, including two children, were injured after a fire broke out in Tondo, Manila yesterday.

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P72.8-M shabu from South Africa seized at NAIA

Shabu valued at P72.8 million was recovered by anti-narcotics operatives at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay yesterday.

1 min

After Pinay's Death, OFW Deployment to Kuwait Under Review

Following the killing of another Filipina domestic helper in Kuwait, the Philippine government is reviewing the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in the Arab country.

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PNP logs 1,216 firecracker injuries

The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 1,470 cases of illegal possession, use and sale of firecrackers during the holiday season.

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Devotees told: Follow traslacion protocols

Devotees of the Black Nazarene are urged to follow security protocols during the traslacion, which will be held on Jan. 9, for a faster and more organized procession.

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Increased seismic energy recorded in Taal Volcano

A pronounced increase in real-time seismic energy measurement was recorded in Taal Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported yesterday.

1 min

MVP Group Leads Camp John Hay Transition

A Regional Trial Court (RTC) here has ordered the return of a 247-hectare rented area at Camp John Hay's Special Economic Zone to the government.

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Baguio Launches Panagbenga 2025

The 29th staging of the Baguio Flower Festival - popularly known as Panagbenga, a term adopted from the Kankanaey language to mean blooming - was launched yesterday at the city hall grounds.

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Hamas, Israel wrangle over ceasefire talks

Israel and Hamas wrangled on Sunday over the details of a deal to halt fighting in the Gaza Strip and return hostages home, as Palestinian officials said intensified Israeli bombardments had killed more than 100 people over the weekend.

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NoKor fires missile as Blinken warns of Russia cooperation

North Korea on Monday fired a missile as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea, where he warned Pyongyang was working ever closer with Russia on advanced space technology.

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'Trudeau likely to announce resignation'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking said on Sunday.

1 min

New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses for reconnaisance

The man responsible for the truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day that killed 14 people visited the city twice before and recorded video of the French Quarter with Meta smart glasses, an FBI official said Sunday.

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Spanish tourist killed by elephant at Thai sanctuary

A \"panic-stricken\" elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said yesterday.

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Major winter storm stirs dangerous travel conditions in US

A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the US stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast early yesterday, prompting schools and government offi ces in several states to close.

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6th victim dies after German Christmas market attack

The death toll from a car ramming attack on a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg in December has risen to six, prosecutors said yesterday.

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Biden slams Trump on plan to end birthright citizenship

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he thought it was awful that president-elect Donald Trump was trying to do away with birthright citizenship in the United States.

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South Korea extends closure of airport where plane crashed

South Korean authorities have extended the closure of a southwestern airport where a Jeju Air plane crashed and killed 179 people onboard, the land ministry said on Monday.

1 min

Meralco Faces Next Big Test in TNT

First obstacle in a killer slate of three games over six days this week - guest team Eastern - ticked off.

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Malixi books third place

The Philippines' Rianne Malixi faded in the final push to yield the Australian Master of the Amateurs crown and settle for third yesterday in Victoria, Australia.

1 min

Pinays cited for wrong reasons

Paris Olympic bronze medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas were cited in a recap of the women's boxing event in last year's Summer Games but for the wrong reasons.

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Loud as Thunder: 15 straight wins

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder clamped down defensively in the second half to beat the NBA champion Boston Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for a franchise-record 15th straight win.

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Coco beats Iga as USA prevails

Coco Gauff overcame second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in the opening singles of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event and the United States went on to win the final by beating Poland 2-0 on Sunday.

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GILAS FINGERS CROSSED

Gilas Pilipinas is hoping for the best for big man Kai Sotto but is ready for any eventuality.

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Petecio, Villegas share spotlight in PSA Awards

For delivering the country's two other medals in the Paris Olympics, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas will be the recipient of a special recognition in the 2024 San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night.

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Eala Launches Bid in Australian Open

Alex Eala is out to extend her remarkable campaign in Canberra last week to make more of an impression and soar to new heights in the Australian Open qualifying round beginning today at the Melbourne Park.

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PSE nears integration of stock, bond markets

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. expects to strike deals with more shareholders of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS) this month, on top of the recently signed P2.4-billion agreements that are part of the PSE's plan to acquire up to 100 percent of the holding company that owns the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEX).

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Gokongwei Steps Down as RLC President/CEO; First Female Exec Takes Over

Tycoon Lance Gokongwei is relinquishing his role as president and CEO of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) and will be succeeded by seasoned company executive Maria Socorro Isabelle Aragon-GoBio.

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Customs releases guidelines for Phl-Korea free trade deal

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued the guidelines for the implementation of tariff commitments under the Philippines-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

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DBM Issues Call for Record 2026 Budget

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has initiated the 2026 budgeting process after it asked government agencies to start preparing their proposals for next year's projected record-high budget of almost P6.8 trillion.

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Market Stays Blemish-Free in 2025

The local stock market has kept its record blemish-free so far this year, extending its winning streak to three sessions ahead of the release of the country's December inflation data today.

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MGen unit bags 600-MW gas project in Singapore

PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd. (PLP), controlled by Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), has secured the right to build, own and operate a 600-megawatt gas plant in Singapore.

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DA funds to cushion impact of imports get substantial hike

Filipino farmers affected by imports, especially coffee and poultry producers, are expected to get at least a billion peso worth of support this year after the Department of Agriculture (DA) received an exponential increase in its earmarked fund meant to enhance farmers’ competitiveness.

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The reality on the ground can damage reputation

Are we like goslings or baby geese that follow a mother goose wherever it goes? It appears that way, at least in my case.

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Jollibee Takes Majority Control of Taiwan-Based Soup Brand

Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) is boosting its position in the Chinese cuisine segment with the acquisition of a majority stake in a leading wellness soup brand in Taiwan.

1 min

WHY STREAMING SERVICE MAX IS BETTING BIG ON FILIPINO VIEWERS

ONE OF THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LOCAL entertainment scene in the last quarter of 2024 was the entry of a new streaming service: Max. The platform, operated by Warner Bros. Discovery, brings together iconic brands such as HBO, Harry Potter, Cartoon Network and the DC Universe under one umbrella.

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50th MMFF Extends Run Until Jan. 14 Due to 'Public Demand'

The 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to continue for an additional week due to \"insistent public demand.\"

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FROM LEGENDS TO CHART-TOPPERS: 2025 CONCERT LINEUP FOR EVERY MUSIC FAN

From Dionne Warwick to Boyz II Men, a bountiful lineup of nostalgia acts will be hitting the Philippine stage this year.

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David Pardo Ayala Moved to Manila with Knives, Cookbooks & a Heart Full of Love

While at the Culinary Institute of America in upstate New York over two decades ago, Colombian-born David Pardo Ayala met the love of his life, a Filipina named Gianella.

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Lucky Dumpling opens at Hann Resorts

Ever been up to the Pampanga and Clark area and craved Chinese food? There is good news since Lucky Dumpling just opened at Hann Resorts in Clark and is a perfect place to have dim sum and Cantonese food for lunch or dinner, even if one is just passing by the area.

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