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In this issue
February 22, 2025
Reactivate dengue fast lanes, DOH tells hospitals
The Department of Health (DOH) has ordered all government hospitals to ensure that their dengue fast lanes are functioning, as cases of the mosquito-borne disease continue to rise.

2 mins
Phl taps S. Korean actor as tourism ambassador
An entertainer from South Korea has been appointed as “tourism ambassador for the Philippines” by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
1 min
French aircraft carrier visiting Subic, Manila
A French carrier strike group (CSG) led by Charles de Gaulle is in the Philippines for a three-day visit, during which it is expected to join Philippine naval and air forces in exercises in the country's territorial waters and airspace.
2 mins
Senate Caucus Not Needed For VP Trial
There's no need for senators to hold a caucus to discuss Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Senate President Francis Escudero said yesterday.
5 mins
Pulse Asia, OCTA reviewing Comelec rules on surveys
Pollsters Pulse Asia and OCTA Research group are reviewing the new requirements of the Commission on Elections for the registration of entities conducting pre-election surveys, even as they committed to comply with Comelec rules.
2 mins
Impeach delay not fault of House
It's not the fault of the House of Representatives that the nation will have to wait for months for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to proceed, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said, as she chided Senate President Francis Escudero for ruling out an earlier schedule for a trial.
3 mins
Willie Revillame says he is 'independent'
Denying ties to former president Rodrigo Duterte, television host and senatorial bet Willie Revillame said he is running as an independent candidate.
2 mins
DOTr chief stops full cashless tollway collection
Calling it \"anti-poor,\" newly appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the implementation of full cashless collection across all tollways that was supposed to start on March 15.
2 mins
DA allows importation of 25,000 MT of frozen fish
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the importation of 25,000 metric tons (MT) of various frozen seafood such as salmon, squid, scallops and sardines to boost domestic supply and prevent a spike in the prices of the concerned commodities.
2 mins
DOJ, DENR to jointly fight environmental crimes
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have signed a memorandum of agreement to strengthen the prosecution of environmental cases.
2 mins
House to comply with SC order on 2025 GAA
The House of Representatives will comply with the order of the Supreme Court (SC) for a copy of the enrolled bill containing the 2025 national budget and a copy of this year's budget program itself.
2 mins
Mixed pump adjustments seen amid supply concerns
Fuel prices are likely to see mixed adjustments next week, driven by rising concerns over potential supply disruptions.
1 min
UP professor in hot water for red-tagging, threats
A professor of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City will be investigated on accusations of red-tagging and spewing death threats against some students of the UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL) on Feb. 13.
1 min
453 Rounded Up in POGO Hub Raid
At least 453 foreigners and Filipinos were rounded up during a raid on a suspected Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub allegedly being run by Chinese nationals in Paranaque City on Thursday night.
1 min
DJ's Boyfriend Surrenders to NBI
The fiancé of disc jockey Jellie Aw surrendered to National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago late yesterday.
1 min
Pasig School to Tighten Security
The Pasig City public high school, whose students figured in a stabbing incident on Thursday, vowed to tighten security measures in and around the campus.
1 min
Unprepared
People expected chaos to reign when Donald Trump returned to the White House. One month into his second term, the man exceeds expectation.

3 mins
Environmental offenders
EDITORIAL
2 mins
Billionaire senators
VIRTUAL REALITY
4 mins
Protect children from livestreamed sexual abuse - now
Point of view
4 mins
Inday Sara's petition
THE BROADER VIEW

3 mins
Digitalization, the call of today
ROSES & THORNS

1 min
BOC men eyed in resale of P270-M seized cigarettes
The National Bureau of Investigation is looking at the possible involvement of some personnel of the Bureau of Customs in an attempt to resell P270 million worth of smuggled cigarettes that were earlier seized by the BOC in Capas, Tarlac, according to NBI Director Jaime Santiago.
1 min
Baliuag University celebrates its centennial with a spectacular BU Fiesta
As Baliuag University celebrates its 100th foundation anniversary, the BU Fiesta unfolds today as a vibrant showcase of tradition, unity, and academic excellence.
1 min
BARMM polls moved to Oct. 13
President Marcos has signed into law a proposal to postpone the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) from May 12 to Oct. 13, according to the Commission on Elections.
1 min
2,000 Phl species critically endangered - DENR
Up to 2,000 of 56,000 species of the country's flora and fauna remain critically endangered and vulnerable to extinction, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
1 min
Gov't to provide internet connection to remote areas
The government will provide digital connectivity to remote and conflict-affected areas in the country.
1 min
Go Underscores Support for Dev't in C. Luzon
Sen. Bong Go has reaffirmed his commitment to support progress in Central Luzon provinces, especially in terms of health care and infrastructure.

1 min
Netanyahu: Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
BODY OF WOMAN RELEASED BY HAMAS NOT BIBAS
1 min
Amazon MGM takes creative reins of 'James Bond'
In a “James Bond” shakeup that stirred the film industry, Amazon MGM announced Thursday that the studio has taken the creative reins of the “007” franchise after decades of family control.
1 min
SoKor police building case vs Yoon for obstructing arrest
South Korean police are formally building a case against impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over accusations he obstructed the execution of an arrest warrant, a police spokesperson said on Friday.
1 min
Pope Marks 1 Week in Hospital; Possible Resignation Raised
Pope Francis marked the one-week point Friday in his hospital stay, getting up to eat breakfast as the 88-year-old pontiff continued fighting pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection, the Vatican said.

1 min
Mexico Says Won't Accept US 'Invasion' in Fight vs Cartels
Mexico's president warned the United States on Thursday her country would never tolerate an \"invasion\" of its national sovereignty and vowed fresh legal action against US gunmakers after Washington designated cartels as terrorist organizations.

1 min
Rubio Defends Russia Talks, Criticism of Zelensky
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back against accusations that the Trump administration has given in to Russia even before talks on ending the Ukraine war started, saying Washington first wants to see whether Moscow was \"serious.\"

1 min
Losing to Gilas not option for Kiwis
New Zealand isn't taking any chances against Gilas in their third FIBA Cup qualifying window rematch at the Spark Arena, Auckland, tomorrow night as coach Judd Flavell is retaining only four players from the squad that bowed to the Philippines at the MOA Arena last November.
1 min
'WE WILL BE BETTER'
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone is not one to put a positive spin on a crushing defeat like what the Nationals experienced against Chinese-Taipei.
3 mins
Letran unveils gem from CamSur
Letran coach Oliver Almadro travelled to Bicol to scrape for some diamonds in the rough. He may have found one in Sheena Sarie.
1 min
17-Year-Old Andreeva Stuns Swiatek in Dubai
Teenager Mirra Andreeva stunned second seed Iga Swiatek to become the youngest woman to reach the semifinals of the Dubai Championships on Thursday, attributing victory to working on her \"anger inside.\"
1 min
NBA breakdown
The National Basketball Association is experiencing a gradual deterioration in its fan base.

2 mins
Wembanyama Out For Rest Of Season
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the NBA season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) in his right shoulder, the team said Thursday.
1 min
Eastridge bags PAL golf crown
BACOLOD—Eastridge-Primehomes won its first Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub Men's Championship division Friday, doing it in wire-to-wire style and leaving the rest of the opposition biting its dust with a 21-point victory over Manila Southwoods.
1 min
Tax, customs collections climb in January
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) recorded higher collections in January compared to the same period last year, according to the Department of Finance.
1 min
BSP Income Hits P114B
The net income of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) stood at P113.6 billion from January to November last year, almost five times the P23.3 billion earned in the same period a year ago, due to higher revenues and lower expenses.
1 min
New DOTr chief told to rush stalled projects
The first order of the day for newly minted Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon is to pick up the pace for some of the big-ticket projects delayed by issues on right-of-way (ROW) acquisition.
1 min
BSP surprises market by slashing banks' RRR
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) surprised markets yesterday as it announced another major reduction in the amount of deposit banks are required to keep with the central bank.
2 mins
Optimism on corporate earnings buoys PSEi
Optimism on the 2024 financial results of local companies fueled a slight recovery in the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) at the final trading day of the week.
1 min
Debate continues over AI
The Philippine Bureau of Copyright has joined the global debate on whether works generated through artificial intelligence (AI) can be protected by copyright.
3 mins
DBP income jumps 20% to P7.1 B in 2024
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)'s net income surged by 20 percent to P7.1 billion in 2024 from a year ago as the lender ramped up its lending activities to key sectors.
1 min
Businessmen, art patrons await Asian Cultural Council Art Auction
The Asian Cultural Council Philippines Foundation Inc. (ACC Philippines) will hold today its highly anticipated Asian Cultural Council Art Auction 2025, in collaboration with Leon Gallery.
1 min
Toyota Recalls Over 28,000 Raize Units
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) is recalling over 28,000 units of the Raize to address the faulty engine ECU (electronic control unit) reprogramming.
1 min
SNAP breaks ground for Magat BESS expansion
Aboitiz-backed SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) has started the construction of the second phase of its Magat battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Isabela.
1 min
Leadership and a winning culture
Leadership is not only complicated, but it is undeniably nuanced and multifaceted endeavor, marked by the responsibility of cultivating a winning culture within the organization.

3 mins
That's what friends are for
I finally realized that when you're older, it's fine to reminisce, but it's uncool to dwell on the past.

4 mins
WILCON BUILDS DREAMS, ONE STORE AT A TIME
Wilcon Depot, under the leadership of founder and chairman emeritus Dr. William Belo, alongside president and CEO Lorraine Belo-Cincochan and SEVP-COO Rosemarie Bosch-Ong, soared to new heights as it marked its 100th store milestone with a grand celebration at Shangri-La, The Fort, Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

1 min
PAMANA: FILIPINO MASTERS LEGACY TO THE ART WORLD
It's not every day that we get to see so many Filipino masters (whose imprint on the art world over the decades will be hard to erase) in one room, let alone in one exhibit.

4 mins
Thai-Irish hunk Kevin Dasom makes acting debut in Phl
From walking on the ramp and winning the Manhunt International 2024, Kevin Dasom is venturing into acting in \"Binibining Marikit,\" with Herlene Budol as the female lead star.

2 mins
SHIELA VALDERRAMA AND OJ MARIANO DELIVER EMOTIONALLY CHARGED PERFORMANCES IN ʼNEXT TO NORMAL'
Theater is at its most powerful when it transcends the stage, seeping into the hearts of its audience and leaving an indelible mark.
3 mins
SHIELA VALDERRAMA AND OJ MARIANO DELIVER EMOTIONALLY CHARGED PERFORMANCES IN 'NEXT TO NORMAL'
Theater is at its most powerful when it transcends the stage, seeping into the hearts of its audience and leaving an indelible mark.

3 mins
'My Love Will Make You Disappear' to hit cinemas in over 30 countries
Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino's romantic-comedy film \"My Love Will Make You Disappear\" is set for an international release in 34 countries.

2 mins
LALISA IN OUR AREA: A LAVISH NIGHT WITH 'THE WHITE LOTUS' STARS IN BANGKOK
What is an extravaganza? Well, \"The White Lotus\" Season 3 green carpet and after-party showed us what it was exactly. On Feb. 14, the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok was transformed into a haven of opulence and cultural fusion, hosting the after-party for the premiere of \"The White Lotus\" Season 3.

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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: 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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