The Philippine Star - August 17, 2024
The Philippine Star - August 17, 2024
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August 17, 2024
Pranksters make up 98% of 911 calls
Nearly 98 percent of calls received daily by the government’s 911 hotline are from pranksters.
1 min
US wants Bautista's $1.2-M property forfeited
United States authorities are seeking the forfeiture of a $1.2-million property in San Francisco, California believed to have been purchased by former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Andres Bautista using bribe money he allegedly received from election technology provider Smartmatic.
4 mins
Guo cries political harassment
The camp of dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac is asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to junk the human trafficking complaint lodged against her, saying it was a “politically motivated smear campaign” aimed to tarnish her reputation.
2 mins
More Pinoys cool to legalizing divorce – OCTA poll -
More Filipinos are not in favor of legalizing divorce, according to a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.
1 min
VP's husband, Polong linked to drug smuggling
A former intelligence officer of the Bureau of Customs yesterday linked Davao City Rep. Paolo “Polong” Duterte to the smuggling of illegal drugs, including P11 billion worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu confiscated in 2018.
5 mins
Ex-PNP officials get 8 years for helicopter deal
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced four former officials of the Philippine National Police to up to eight years in prison for graft in connection with an allegedly anomalous PNP helicopter procurement in 2009.
2 mins
3 PMA cadets get life term for fatal hazing
Three former cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) have been found guilty in the hazing death of a fellow cadet in 2019.
2 mins
Passage of sealanes bill to help govern Phl waters
With the passage in the Senate of a measure setting Archipelagic Sea Lanes (ASL), the Philippines will have greater capability in governing the waters within its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said yesterday.
2 mins
300 tons of smuggled vegetables seized in raid
At least 300 tons of smuggled vegetables were confiscated during a raid on an illegal warehouse in Navotas on Thursday night.
1 min
NEW NUSANTARA, ADVANCED INDONESIA
79 years ago, a nation in Southeast Asia — stretching from Sabang to Merauke, the Republic of Indonesia — declared its independence after decades of colonialization.
2 mins
THE TIES THAT BIND: INDONESIA, PHILIPPINES STRENGTHEN BILATERAL COOPERATION
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. affi rmed their commitment to strengthening the diplomatic relations and cooperation between Indonesia and the Philippines during an offi cial meeting at Malacañang on January 10, 2024.
1 min
Dengue state of calamity recommended in Iloilo
Due to a surge in dengue fever cases in Iloilo, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council wants the entire province placed under a state of calamity.
1 min
Ukraine opens military office in occupied Kursk region
Ukraine’s top commander said on Thursday that Kyiv had set up a military commandant’s offi ce in the occupied part of Russia’s Kursk region where he said his forces were still advancing, even as Moscow’s troops stepped up offensives in Ukraine’s east.
1 min
Standhardinger likes chances with Terrafirma
New teams, same goals. The likes of Christian Stand hardinger and Rey Nambatac go into the PBA’s Season 49 wars wearing different jerseys but with the same winning mentality they carried in their old clubs.
1 min
POC: BOXING HAS FIGHTING CHANCE IN LA
Boxing, the Philippines’ biggest source of medals in the Olympics, may be on the ropes facing exclusion from the 2028 Los Angeles Games but hopes are high for it to be saved by the bell.
2 mins
Infra outlay for 2025 still biased for road networks - think tank
Infrastructure outlay for next year remains biased for road networks, which could worsen the already severe traffic congestion in the capital and other major cities due to more road repairs and construction.
2 mins
'Rate cut not enough to revive IPO market this year'
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s 25-basis-point interest rate cut on Thursday may not be enough just yet to reinvigorate companies to do an initial public offering (IPO) this year.
2 mins
PSE bullish on sealing PDS takeover this year
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) is bullish on completing the planned acquisition of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS) within the year, paving the way for the integration of the local bourse with the fixed-income exchange.
2 mins
SMC's sustainable farming practices yield strong results
Sustainable farming practices implemented by San Miguel Foods, the food unit of conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), have yielded positive results in the first half, boosting incomes for its extensive network of farmers nationwide.
2 mins
Villar-led firms enjoy strong 1st half results
Listed companies led by real estate magnate Manuel Villar Jr. enjoyed strong profitability in the first half.
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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