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August 19, 2024

ACEN, GenZero, Keppel ink deal for coal phaseout

Ayala Group's listed energy company ACEN, investment firm GenZero and infrastructure company Keppel Ltd. have signed an agreement exploring the use of transition credits to accelerate the retirement of South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp. (SLTEC)'s coalfired power plant (CFPP) in Batangas and replace it with aclean energy dispatch facility.

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Repatriation of OFWs starts as fighting escalates in Lebanon

Fifteen overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and three children, who were affected by the escalating tension in Lebanon, returned home Saturday night.

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Humid weather seen as monsoon weakens

Humid weather can be expected in Luzon, including Metro Manila, as the southwest monsoon weakens, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

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No to e-sabong revival - senators

Saying e-sabong is worse than Philippine offshore gaming operators, senators are opposing proposals to revive online cockfighting to make up for the forgone revenues due to the ban on POGOS.

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Senators question PhilHealth funding

Senators are poised to question the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. PhilHealth)’s need for more funds in the 2025 national budget despite its surplus funds, when the Senate tackles the Department of Health DOH) budget for next year.

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Marbil to cops: Respond to 911 calls in 3 minutes

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil told PNP units yesterday to respond to 911 emergency calls within three minutes.

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PCG tells China: Escoda Shoal is ours

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has asserted its right to operate within Escoda Shoal, located within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), amid growing tensions with China over the contested area.

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BBM VOWS to sustain efforts vs poverty

President Marcos vowed to sustain efforts aimed at promoting growth and ending poverty after debt watcher Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) upgraded the Philippines’ credit rating to A-, the country’s highest rating to date.

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'Include waste segregation in DepEd curriculum'

Groups have pushed for the inclusion of waste segregation and use of environment-friendly products to be part of the curriculum of the Department of Education (DepEd).

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Trucks with ASF-infected hogs intercepted in QC, Valenzuela

Two more trucks believed to be transporting hogs infected with African swine fever or ASF were intercepted at checkpoints in Quezon City and Valenzuela, the Department of Agriculture reported yesterday.

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House bill seeks more perks for Olympians

Following the country’s good showing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, an administration lawmaker has filed a bill in the House of Representatives that aims to “enhance and institutionalize support” as well as benefits provided to Olympians, national athletes, coaches and trainers.

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Carless Sundays along Tomas Morato eyed

The Quezon City government is considering a proposal to implement carless Sundays along Tomas Morato Avenue.

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ASF hog testing to start in Batangas 'ground zero'

Testing of hogs for the government's African swine fever vaccination program will start in Lobo, Batangas, considered as the \"ground zero\" of the ASF outbreak, according to the Department of Agriculture.

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8 die as van, truck collide in Quezon

Eight members of a family returning home from commemoration of the death anniversary of a relative died when their van collided with a truck in Sariaya, Quezon at dawn yesterday.

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Shinawatra heiress takes office as PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, became Thailand's prime minister after receiving a royal letter of endorsement yesterday, two days after she was chosen by Parliament following a court order that removed her predecessor.

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Malixi hoping to make LA Olympics

Newly minted US Women's Amateur champ Rianne Malixi is to play for Duke in the US NCAA for one or two seasons, then would jump to the pros, looking forward to slugging it out with the best of them in the LPGA.

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Yulo nostalgic in passing by Rizal Park

Double gold Olympic medal winner Carlos Yulo went back to his roots by navigating familiar places which played a great part in molding him to become a sporting hero.

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BSP likely to embark on gradual easing cycle

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will likely adopt a gradual easing cycle after slashing rates by 25 basis points last week, as growth is expected to be resilient in the coming quarters due to a robust labor market.

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Stocks seen sustaining momentum

The stock market is expected to sustain its upward trajectory this week as investors are likely to hunt for bargains.

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MARTIN NIEVERA: I'M STILL NOT OUT OF THE GAME

MARTIN NIEVERA’S “CONCERT King” title started 42 years ago when an entertainment editor refused to label him as such.

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