The Philippine Star - July 07, 2024

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July 07, 2024

China 'monster' ship drops anchor in WPS

China’s largest coast guard ship dropped anchor in the vicinity of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal several hundred yards from a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel which sent out a radio challenge but was ignored, PCG Commodore and spokesman Jay Tarriela said yesterday.

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Nine foreigners murdered, dumped in Pampanga

Nine foreigners, most of them Chinese nationals, have been killed and their bodies dumped in different areas in Pampanga.

1 min

Bodies of beauty queen, fiancé found in Capas

Two decomposing human remains found in Capas, Tarlac have been confirmed to be those of beauty pageant candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli partner Yitshak Cohen, based on their clothing and items found on the corpses, police said yesterday.

1 min

Escudero defends probe on Senate building costs

Senate President Francis Escudero defended the need for the Senate to investigate the ballooning costs of constructing the New Senate Building following the heated exchange between Senators Nancy Binay and Alan Peter Cayetano at the recent hearing.

1 min

Amorsolo painting stolen from museum in Silay

The 1936 painting “Mango Harvesters” of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo was stolen by two guests at the Hofileña Museum at Cinco de Noviembre street in Silay City, Negros Occidental.

1 min

‘Guo as state witness? Only if she tags someone higher'

Suspended Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac might be considered a state witness if she would spill the beans on those higher than her in the hierarchy of the illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in her hometown.

1 min

No BBM order to revise history, says Angara

There was no order from President Marcos to revise history in the education curriculum, including the teaching of martial law in schools, according to incoming education secretary Sonny Angara.

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Teachers bare 'to do' list for new DepEd chief

Teachers group Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC) has listed ten “critical areas” in the education sector that outgoing senator Sonny Angara must immediately work on as the new secretary of the Department of Education.

1 min

Tingog holds 'Lab for All' in Tacloban

Free health services for the poor and a mindset of giving importance to health among Filipinos.

1 min

Carpio: Education can help Phl win fight for WPS

Educating Filipinos about the history of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) could help the Philippines win the fight against China’s claims on the entire South China Sea, according to retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio.

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BBM revokes policy granting CES rank to NDCP grads

President Marcos has revoked the policy granting career executive service (CES) rank to graduates of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP), months after it was suspended to determine if its goals are in line with existing rules.

1 min

NLEX launches safety campaign for stray animals

One of the hazards along major highways are stray animals.

1 min

Marcos tells troops to ensure peaceful BARMM polls

President Marcos has ordered military troops in Sulu to ensure that the first ever parliamentary elections for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) would be peaceful as he reminded them to remain vigilant despite the reduced threat posed by terrorist groups.

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Busted traffic light blamed for gridlock

NAIA-ROXAS BOULEVARD TRAFFIC MESS

1 min

New leptospirosis test developed

A group of health experts has developed a groundbreaking technology aimed at predicting complications for leptospirosis, leading to personalized treatment.

2 mins

BI vows to deport suspected Chinese 'spy'

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) vowed to deport a Chinese man previously found with firearms and suspected hacking equipment after finding out he has been overstaying in the Philippines.

1 min

SPD deploys 821 cops to secure SONA

The Southern Police District will deploy 821 police officers to ensure peace and order during the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos on July 22.

1 min

Comelec: Transmission test successful

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday said the transmission test conducted in Tawi-Tawi province on Friday was a success.

1 min

Zamboanga police units prepare for 2025 polls

Police commanders in Zamboanga Peninsula were directed to prepare early for the midterm elections and address potential threats and concerns.

1 min

Apayao province named UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Apayao province was internationally recognized as a Biosphere Reserve awardee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its efforts to conserve its forests and environs.

1 min

Negocc reports rise in dengue cases

BACOLOD CITY – An increase in the number of dengue fever cases has been noted in 10 localities in Negros Occidental, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported yesterday.

1 min

Starmer's 1st tasks: NATO summit, mending EU ties

New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not get to take a breather: after a draining six-week election campaign, the center-left politician must get straight to work assembling his government, tackling a mountain of domestic problems and putting his stamp on the United Kingdom’s relations with the rest of the world.

1 min

Mount Everest's highest camp littered with frozen garbage

The highest camp on the world’s tallest mountain is littered with garbage that is going to take years to clean up, according to a Sherpa who led a team that worked to clear trash and dig up dead bodies frozen for years near Mount Everest’s peak.

1 min

July 4 violence in US kills at least 33

Shootings and other violence during the extended Fourth of July weekend have left at least 33 people dead and injured dozens more in the United States, according to authorities.

1 min

Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential race

DUBAI (Reuters) – The low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian, who has pledged to open Iran to the world and deliver freedoms that its people have yearned for, has won the country’s run-off presidential vote, the interior ministry said yesterday.

1 min

Alas out to end drought in SEA Games

Close the gap.

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Phl U17 squad winless so far

Gilas Pilipinas put up a better fight but still succumbed to world No. 16 Argentina, 83-67, in the classification rounds of the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup late Friday night at the Sinan Erdem Dome, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Georgia coach visits Pinoys' lockerroom

Georgia coach Aleksandar Dzikic was a surprise visitor in Gilas’ lockerroom after the Philippines clinched a semifinals slot in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia last Thursday despite losing a 96-94 decision to the world No. 23 squad.

1 min

OLYMPICS REMAINS A DREAM

No go for Gilas Pilipinas.

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'Loose monetary policy may stoke inflation'

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) should consider the risks of increasing the country’s money supply as these could aggravate existing inflationary pressures, according to the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD).

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Phl, 4 Asian countries to link instant payment systems

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and its global partners have completed the blueprint for the third phase of its Nexus Project and is now preparing for the final phase, which includes the live implementation of cross-border payments connectivity globally.

2 mins

Security Bank to double green, sustainable loans

Security Bank Corp. plans to double its new sustainable loans to about P80 billion by the end of 2025 as it seeks to take advantage of the growing financing needs for the country’s green transition.

2 mins

Citizen scientists mobilized to protect Verde Island Passage

The Verde Island Passage (VIP), one of the country’s marine treasures, has received invaluable help from the Lopez Group, which organized an 18-member team of citizen scientists.

2 mins

Say hello to wheat straw cups

Tzu Chi Foundation, which originated in Taiwan, has scheduled a charity run on July 21 for one, three, five and 10 kilometers at the UP Diliman campus.

2 mins

Tiu returns as president of Phl Infradev

Businessman Antonio Tiu has returned at the helm of listed Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. after resigning from the post last year.

1 min

EDC switches on P7-B geothermal plant in Albay

Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the renewable energy (RE) arm of Lopez-led First Gen Corp., has switched on its 28.9-megawatt (MW) geothermal plant, valued at around P7 billion, in Manito, Albay.

1 min

CNPF hikes spending to support expansion

Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF), the listed food and beverage firm of the Po family, is hiking its capital spending this year to fund capacity expansion projects to support the company’s double-digit growth target for the year.

2 mins

BDO introduces digital innovations

Sy-led BDO Unibank Inc. has introduced self-service machines and other digital innovations in its physical branches nationwide as part of its strategy of combining digital and physical banking channels to make financial services more accessible for Filipinos.

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middle-income Phl to attain upper status by late 2025, says NEDA

The Philippines remains on track to achieving upper middle-income status by late next year after exceeding its gross national income (GNI) per capita target last year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said.

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Citi sees 150 bps rate cuts in 2 years

Global banking giant Citi expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to cut borrowing costs by a total of 75 basis points this year and another 75 basis points in 2025, which will provide support to the Philippines’ economic growth.

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