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February 24, 2025

Comelec: No heckling during debates

Heckling will not be allowed during debates relative to the upcoming midterm elections.

1 min

Pope still in critical condition - Vatican

Pontiff had peaceful night following respiratory crisis

3 mins

Palace calls Rody ‘a one-man fake news factory'

Malacañang did not mince words in responding to former president Rodrigo Duterte's claim that President Marcos is veering toward a dictatorship.

1 min

UK Reaffirms Support for Phl Policy on SCS

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its support for the Philippines' policy and position on dealing with issues in the South China Sea amid Chinese aggression.

1 min

Phl prays for Francis' health

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines is seeking continuous prayers for the 88-year-old Pope Francis, whose health continues to be \"critical.\"

1 min

Farmers bewail low tomato farmgate price

Farmers are suffering as the farmgate price of tomatoes has dropped to P8 per kilo amid the peak harvest, according to farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag).

1 min

BOC: Heads to roll over resale of seized cigarettes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will cooperate with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)'s probe into the alleged attempt to resell the P270 million worth of contraband cigarettes seized in Capas, Tarlac last Feb. 20.

2 mins

Chiz to House: Prepare evidence for Sara's impeachment trial

Instead of pressuring and calling for the immediate convening of the impeachment court, Senate President Francis Escudero urged the House of Representatives to thoroughly study and prepare the evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing that he would not entertain any delays once the trial begins.

Chiz to House: Prepare evidence for Sara's impeachment trial

3 mins

Lead drug rehabilitation efforts, PNP tells local officials

As the Philippine National Police exerts more pressure on drug syndicates and their networks, barangay officials and sectoral representatives must take the lead in the rehabilitation of drug users, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said yesterday.

1 min

EDSA revolt campaign plays 'Nilarong Pinoy'

The Buhay Ang People Power Campaign Network went to Rizal Park in Manila yesterday to play \"Nilarong Pinoy\" or games with political twists.

1 min

OSG: No intention to delay GAA case at SC

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has asked the Supreme Court for a five-day extension to comment on the petition challenging the validity of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA).

1 min

Weigh impact of proposed jeepney fare hike - Gatchalian

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to carefully weigh the impact of the proposed provisional fare increase of P2 for jeepneys, emphasizing the need to balance the concerns of both drivers and commuters.

1 min

To see is to see

A day before Valentine's Day, I went to Baguio City to see for myself and find out from local stakeholders and friends among Baguio media, what happened to Camp John Hay residents who were evicted by the Bases Conversion & Development Authority (BCDA).

To see is to see

3 mins

EDSA revival

A year shy of 40 years, the EDSA people power revolt seems to be enjoying a renaissance. The revolt-related protests are no longer merely for or against any particular person or clan—no more Aquino versus Marcos.

EDSA revival

4 mins

More reforms needed

EDITORIAL

2 mins

Will more heads roll?

COMMONSENSE

Will more heads roll?

4 mins

Arab leaders scramble to counter Trump's Gaza plans

World view

1 min

Vlogger's gadgets seized over 'fake news'

A vlogger suspected of spreading false information online has found himself in hot water after authorities seized his electronic devices during the implementation of a search warrant.

1 min

Person of interest identified in car attack

Police have identified a person of interest in the attack on The STAR photographer Michael Varcas, whose vehicle was hit by a Molotov cocktail outside his residence in Barangay Pinyahan on Feb. 18.

1 min

DENR: Forested lands down to 7 M hectares

Of the country's 15 million hectares of forest lands, only seven million have forest cover, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said yesterday.

1 min

SC Ruling Threatens Livelihood of 45,000 NegOcc Fishermen

Lawmakers and local government officials in Negros Occidental have joined fishers' groups in expressing concern over the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) allowing commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal waters.

1 min

New Archbishop to be Installed in Jaro

The Archdiocese of Jaro in Iloilo province will formally install its new archbishop on April 2.

1 min

LENTE URGES COMELEC: Use 'none of the above' option in BARMM ballots

Voters in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) must be given the option to tick \"none of the above\" when voting in the parliamentary elections in October, election watchdog Legal Network for Truthful Elections said.

1 min

Shakira Cancels Colombia Concert Over Venue Safety Concerns

Shakira has canceled a concert in Colombia, among dozens of dates on her world tour, due to a damaged stage roof that posed safety concerns, event organizers said on Friday.

1 min

Israel delays release of Palestinians

CITING 'HUMILIATING' HANDOVER

Israel delays release of Palestinians

3 mins

FBI: Woman drugged, robbed elderly men in romance scam

A woman used online dating apps to lure at least four older men to meet her in person, then drugged them with sedatives and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a \"sinister\" romance scheme, FBI officials in Las Vegas said on Friday.

FBI: Woman drugged, robbed elderly men in romance scam

1 min

US trans actress slams Trump after passport gender change

US trans actress Hunter Schafer, known for HBO hit show \"Euphoria,\" has said her passport gender marker was changed to male, slamming the Trump administration which has demonized any recognition of gender diversity.

US trans actress slams Trump after passport gender change

1 min

Musk: All gov't staff must justify work or lose jobs

Elon Musk, the billionaire adviser to Donald Trump, said Saturday that all US federal employees must justify their work or lose their jobs, hours after the president pushed him to be \"more aggressive\" in slashing government spending.

Musk: All gov't staff must justify work or lose jobs

1 min

Porn stars: Oscar favorite 'Anora' gets sex work right

For a film about sex work to win an Oscar is rare. For it to win the respect of sex workers is even rarer.

Porn stars: Oscar favorite 'Anora' gets sex work right

1 min

Londoners March in Support of Ukraine

Thousands gathered in London on Saturday to march in support of Ukraine, ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion on Monday and amid increasing tensions between Washington and Kyiv.

Londoners March in Support of Ukraine

1 min

Trump Gets Rock Star Welcome at Conservative Convention

Greeted by wild applause and chants of \"USA! USA!\" from a packed hall, US President Donald Trump received a triumphant welcome on Saturday at the annual conservative convention near Washington.

Trump Gets Rock Star Welcome at Conservative Convention

2 mins

Latin America Prays for Francis, Region's First Pope

People across Latin America prayed for Pope Francis, the first leader of the Catholic Church to come from the region, as the Vatican reported on Saturday the Argentina-born pontiff was in critical condition in a Rome hospital.

1 min

NATIONALS SHUT OUT IN ACQ FEBRUARY WINDOW ENDURING GROWING PAINS

Hell-bent on avenging their previous defeat on Philippine soil in the November window, the Tall Blacks swarmed all over the Nationals in their return match and dispute for Group B's top seeding yesterday in Auckland, 87-70.

2 mins

Spectacular course for P. Princesa IM 70.3

Puerto Princesa is gearing up for an electrifying edition of IRONMAN 70.3 on March 2, as race organizers unveil a faster and more scenic course designed to challenge elite endurance athletes from around the world.

1 min

Duathletes earn tickets to World Games

The Philippines' Merry Joy Trupa, Kim Mangrobang and Franklin Yee came through with strong performances in the 2025 Asia Triathlon Duathlon Championships in Manama, Bahrain over the weekend to earn World Games berths this August in Chengdu, China.

1 min

Blue Eagles break through

Ateneo scored a breakthrough win at the expense of erstwhile unbeaten University of the Philippines, 25-18, 25-22, 25-18, in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

1 min

Opening of NSCR, MM subway unlikely within Marcos' term

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) may no longer complete big-ticket railways under the Marcos administration, as it is faced with a legal opinion that could hamper the acquisition of right of way (ROW).

1 min

RRR Cut Tilts Stock Trading Upward

The stock market is expected to gain ground this week following last week's announcement of a reduction in the reserve requirement ratios (RRR) of local banks, coupled with sustained optimism on corporate earnings results.

1 min

Health care blues

Do the poor get sick more often than the rich? Do the poor require hospital care more often than the rich? Malnourished and living in packed neighborhoods with pretty bad sanitary conditions, the poor are more likely to need more health care to keep them going.

Health care blues

4 mins

A Politicized and Weaponized New Ball Game

This is how former Philippine government official Rene Almendras described the new world trade setup under the second term of US President Donald Trump, which is raising alarm signals among Japan, the Philippines and Australia – the US government's economic, trade and security partners, with the likelihood of all three dialogue partners becoming \"economic collateral damage\" from the competing economic and security interest of the United States and China, following last week's two-day (Feb. 17 and 18) trilateral dialogue held at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati under the auspices of Australian, Canberra-based think tank – The Institute for Regional Security (The Institute).

A Politicized and Weaponized New Ball Game

3 mins

Gov't Expects P2.82 B Proceeds From Sale of Cocochem Shares

The government is set to auction off its shares in United Coconut Chemicals Inc. (Cocochem), aiming to generate at least P2.82 billion from the sale, according to a Land Bank of the Philippines invitation to bid.

1 min

ALI Spending P4.5B To Redevelop 4 Malls

Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is spending an additional P4.5 billion to redevelop four of its malls, while also ramping up investments to bolster its hospitality and industrial estate portfolio.

1 min

SMGP Earmarks P87B for Baseload Expansion

San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) of tycoon Ramon Ang has set aside at least P87.1 billion to further beef up its baseload portfolio.

1 min

PPA readies P800-M Pasig River ferry upgrade

Commuters could get another mode of transport when traveling around Metro Manila, as the Philippine Ports Authority pushes to improve the Pasig River Ferry System through an ₱800-million project.

2 mins

Bank From B5

With the RRR cut, borrowers outside the property sector are likely to gain easier access to funds,\" he said.

1 min

ERC OKs 42% hike in FIT-All rates

Consumers can expect additional charges in their power bills next month after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved higher rates for the feed-in tariff allowance (FIT-All).

1 min

Friends Share Unforgettable Experiences and Memories With Culinary Icon Gaita Fores

Last Feb. 11, many Filipinos were shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Margarita \"Gaita\" Fores when her only son Amado posted the sad news on his social media account. The outpouring of love, sympathy and condolences for the culinary icon, Asia's Best Female Chef 2016 and founder of Cibo, Lusso and Grace Park was overwhelming.

Friends Share Unforgettable Experiences and Memories With Culinary Icon Gaita Fores

6 mins

'Where Stars Are Born': Showbiz, sports figures join Subic triathlon event

Showbiz and music personalities are set to participate in a triathlon event on March 9 in Subic Bay.

'Where Stars Are Born': Showbiz, sports figures join Subic triathlon event

2 mins

C4 A Delightful Novel

\"... Lord appears to Danny as his father. Lord really knows how to make human beings feel at ease. \"I'm not your father, Danny,\" Lord says. \"I brought you here.\"

C4 A Delightful Novel

2 mins

Unraveling deeper emotions through darker tones

Just finished showing at Art Fair PH 2025 was photographer Pia Mercado's \"KUHA,\" an extension of her 2024 fine art series \"Impetus.\"

Unraveling deeper emotions through darker tones

1 min

Artist Carlos Debuts Coffee-Table Book at Galeria Paloma for Art Fair

Galeria Paloma presented \"Catching Paradise,\" a one-man show featuring the paintings and sculpture of Carlos at Art Fair Philippines, held at Ayala Triangle Gardens from Feb. 21 to 23,

Artist Carlos Debuts Coffee-Table Book at Galeria Paloma for Art Fair

1 min

Public Art That Makes You Part Of The Painting Or Story

There's a tendency to think that wherever commercial spaces dominate, public space for art must be sacrificed.

Public Art That Makes You Part Of The Painting Or Story

4 mins

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