The Philippine Star - February 10, 2024

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February 10, 2024

BBM gets 'good' satisfaction rating, Sara 'very good'

Satisfaction with President Marcos decreased over the past year, but remained “good” at the end of 2023, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) found.

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Miracle rescue: 2 kids survive 60 hours in rubble

15 dead, 110 still missing in Davao landslide

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Crowds throng one of world's oldest Chinatowns

Crowds are flocking to Chinatown in Manila to usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon and experience lively traditional dances on lantern-lit streets with food, lucky charms and prayers for good fortune.

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Nedy Tantoco, luxury retail leader, 77

Zenaida R. Tantoco, a leader and visionary in the country's high-end luxury retail industry, died last Thursday at age 77.

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On love month, BBM urges Pinoys to love self

As Filipinos mark the month of love this February, President Marcos reminded them to practice self-love and look after their own health.

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Phl, US hold another joint activity in WPS

Naval forces of the Philippines and the United States Indo-Pacific Command completed another joint activity in the West Philippine Sea yesterday, in what officials stressed was a show of commitment of both nations to boost regional security and stability.

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DICT training workers to protect cyberspace

The Department of Information and Communications Technology will be conducting a nationwide upskilling to protect cyberspace nationwide, DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy said Thursday.

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Gov't workers for 10 years may earn civil service eligibility

Job order (JO), contractual, casual and co-terminus employees who have been working in the government for at least 10 aggregate years may now apply for civil service eligibility, according to the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

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DILG: Surrender, renew expired licenses of firearms

Over 2,000 local government units (LGUs) have expired firearms under their use that were ordered to be surrendered or renewed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

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Safety nets in place for medical cannabis

A bill in the House of Representatives that allows marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes will incorporate safety nets to prevent aggravating the country's problems on drug abuse.

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Marcos sends best wishes for King Charles' recovery

President Marcos has joined calls for prayer for the speedy recovery of King Charles, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

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Oil price rollback expected next week

Lower pump prices for petroleum products are expected next week, with the Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau assistant director Rodela Romero estimating an oil price decrease of around P1 to P1.20 per liter for gasoline, P0.40 to P0.60 per liter for diesel, and P0.45 to P0.65 per liter for kerosene.

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Business luminaries to weigh in on Cha-cha

It will be the turn of business and corporate executives to share their thoughts on moves in Congress to amend the 1987 Constitution, at the next Senate subcommittee public hearing on the proposal on Monday.

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No exact numbers in air pollution MM-DENR

Despite 138 monitoring stations

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Guard shoots man who attacked his cousin

A security guard was arrested after he reportedly shot dead a man who attacked his cousin during a fight in Ermita, Manila on Thursday night.

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Legarda, Belmonte distribute livelihood packages

Legarda, Belmonte, Councilor Mikey Belmonte and DOLE-Quezon City director Martin Jequinto led the distribution of rice livelihood packages to 1,100 beneficiaries at the Amoranto Complex in Diliman.

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Court orders Teves passport canceled

A Manila court has ordered the cancellation of the passport of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., who is wanted in the country for multiple murder.

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CALAX Aguinaldo exit toll collection starts today

Motorists who will use the Aguinaldo exit of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) will have to pay toll starting today.

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Israel strikes kill 13 in Gaza Strip

Biden says military response over the top

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Supreme Court might reject kicking Trump off ballot

The US Supreme Court seems poised to reject attempts to kick former US president Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot, with conservative and liberal justices in apparent agreement in a case that puts them at the heart of a presidential election.

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Storms dump heavy snowfall in northern Arizona

Heavy snow shut down parts of major interstates in northern Arizona on Thursday while low-lying clouds delayed dozens of flights in Phoenix, after storms earlier this week battered California and left a muddy mess.

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Ukraine's top general replaced

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced his top general on Thursday in a shake-up aimed at reigniting momentum in the deadlocked war with Russia, which is grinding into its third year as the country grapples with shortages of ammunition and personnel and struggles to maintain support from the West.

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Pyongyang to 'put an end' to South if attacked

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed Pyongyang would not hesitate to \"put an end\" to South Korea if attacked, state media said yesterday, as relations between the neighbors hit new lows.

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Creamline coach airs confidence

Don't be surprised if sister teams Creamline and Choco Mucho end up battling in a dream finals encore in the Premier Volleyball League, which ushers in its All-Filipino Conference on Feb. 20 in Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Cignal meets Petro Gazz in PNVF final

Cignal HD essayed a thrilling 23-25, 22-25, 2522, 25-22, 15-10 comefrom-behind win against NCAA champion St. Benilde yesterday and marched on to the final of the PNVF Champions League at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

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PEREZ LIFTS BPC TROPHY

The time has finally come for young superstar CJ Perez of San Miguel Beer.

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Phl to import more rice - USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hiked its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons this year, driven by bigger purchases from Vietnam.

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Pag-IBIG releases record P126-B in home loans

The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG, has released a record P126 billion in housing loans last year for nearly 97,000 members.

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Office space take-up reaches nearly 300,000 sqm in 2023

Metro Manila office space net absorption more than doubled to 297,800 square meters (sqm) in 2023, driven by continued transactions mostly from traditional firms.

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BPI eyes return to debt markets in 1st half

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is looking to tap the local and foreign debt markets within the first half of the year to raise funds to refinance its maturing obligations and beef up its lending portfolio.

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