The Philippine Star - August 15, 2024
The Philippine Star - August 15, 2024
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August 15, 2024
Smartmatic founder, ex-VP surrender in US
Over $1-M Phl bribery case
3 mins
'Gov't acquiring more fighter jets amid WPS air harassment'
The government is acquiring more fighter jets for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) following China's most recent act of harassment, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has assured the military.
1 min
Guo faces tax evasion raps
Dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac is facing a complaint for not paying P500,000 in capital gains tax on the purported sale of her shares in Baofu Land Development Inc.
2 mins
Marina director sacked over Mindoro oil spill
A regional director of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has been ordered dismissed for grave misconduct and gross negligence of duty in connection with the sinking of the MTKR Princess Empress that resulted in a massive oil spill in February last year, affecting Oriental Mindoro’s marine ecosystem.
1 min
3-day transport strike vs PUVMP starts
Police and transport groups were at a standoff yesterday as protesters tried to enter the city of Manila for the start of the three-day strike against the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).
1 min
BBM doubles cash incentives for Olympic medalists
President Marcos doubled the cash incentives given by the government to medalists of the Paris Olympics as he praised them for bringing fame to the Philippines and for demonstrating the Filipino spirit.
3 mins
PNP chief orders review of past drug campaign
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday ordered a comprehensive review of the bloody war on drugs during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
1 min
Megaworld turns over P35-M reward to Yulo
Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo received yesterday the keys to his P32-million fully furnished condominium unit at McKinley Hills in Taguig given by Megaworld Corp.
1 min
Celebrating Filipino culture: Things to do and places to visit this Buwan ng Wika
August holds huge cultural significance to the Philippines, with people celebrating Buwan ng Wika for the entire month.
3 mins
Farmers file raps vs tariff officials over EO 62
Farmers’ groups yesterday filed at the Office of the Ombudsman charges of grave misconduct and gross abuse of authority against officials of the Tariff Commission in connection with the issuance of Executive Order 62, which lowered tariff on imported rice and other agricultural commodities.
1 min
ASF checkpoints set up in Metro
Checkpoints have been set up in Metro Manila as part of the government’s efforts to contain the spread of African swine fever (ASF), the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.
1 min
S. African, Thai caught with P56.5-M drugs at NAIA
Two women, one from South Africa and the other from Thailand, were arrested upon arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3) yesterday and on Tuesday night for allegedly carrying P56.5 million worth of illegal drugs in their luggage.
1 min
BFAR: No plan to lift Cavite fishing ban
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is not planning to recommend the lifting of the fishing ban in Cavite as fish in affected coastal areas are not safe for human consumption, a BFAR official said yesterday.
1 min
P2.33-B calamity fund released for relief ops in July
The government released P2.33 billion in calamity funds last month to finance various disaster relief operations nationwide.
1 min
Biden: Gaza ceasefire could stop Iran attack on Israel
US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that a ceasefire deal in Gaza could deter Iran from attacking Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader that sent regional tensions soaring.
1 min
Unpopular Japan PM Kishida to step down
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced yesterday he will step aside next month, ending a three-year term plagued by low popularity ratings and a spluttering economy.
1 min
2 YULOS IN 2028 OLYMPICS
You can call gymnastics chief Cynthia Carrion as the Nostradamus of Philippine sports for predicting that Carlos Yulo would win gold medals in the Paris Olympics.
1 min
Japan credit watcher upgrades Phl rating
Tokyo-based debt watcher Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) has upgraded its investment grade rating for the Philippines to A- from BBB+ with a stable outlook on the back of the country's robust economic growth, improving fiscal balance, rising investments, and a stable banking sector.
2 mins
Ayala earnings rise to P22.3 B in H1
Ayala Corp., the country's oldest conglomerate, delivered higher earnings in the first half on the back of double-digit contributions from core businesses.
1 min
NFA stocks more than double in H1
The National Food Authority (NFA) more than doubled its rice stocks at the end of first half, driven by more purchases from local farmers on the back of a higher buying price.
1 min
The Philippine Star Newspaper Description:
Verlag: Philstar Daily Inc.
Kategorie: Newspaper
Sprache: English
Häufigkeit: Daily
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.
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