The Philippine Star - January 05, 2024

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January 05, 2024

SEC identifies more Ponzi-like scams

Corporate regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to update its list of entities that are potentially involved in investment scams, warning the public against putting money into these companies.

1 min

China, US hold rival SCS drills

Chinese and US warships were in the South China Sea yesterday, conducting rival exercises in the disputed waters amid heightened tensions involving US ally the Philippines.

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DOH logs fewer COVID cases during holidays

Only a few new COVID cases were recorded during the holidays, according to the Department of Health (DOH), as it denied reports that a new wave of the coronavirus was sweeping Metro Manila.

1 min

New Year-related injuries climb to 585

At least 585 injuries related to the New Year revelry have been recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) as of yesterday.

1 min

DepEd ready to accommodate all incoming senior high students

Public schools have enough facilities and teachers to accommodate over 17,000 Grade 11 students who would be displaced by the discontinuation of senior high school (SHS) programs in state and local universities and colleges (SUCs and LUCs), the Department of Education (DepEd) said yesterday.

3 mins

Sebastian also quitting DA after downgrade

Another senior official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) opted to retire amid the ongoing major reshuffle being implemented by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. DA spokesperson Arnel de Mesa confirmed yesterday that Agriculture Undersecretary Leocadio Sebastian will retire effective Feb. 1 after he was replaced as undersecretary for rice industry development by officer-in-charge Roger Navarro.

3 mins

Indonesian President Widodo to visit Phl next week

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is set to visit the Philippines next week to meet with President Marcos in an engagement seen to reaffirm their commitment to boost the ties between Jakarta and Manila.

1 min

Blackout: Iloilo losing up to P500 M daily

Iloilo City stands to lose around between P400 million to P500 million daily-or P 1.5 billion in three days following the massive blackout that hit Panay Island since Jan. 2.

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NTC commissioners asked to inhibit from SMNI case

Lawyers of Sonshine Media Network International yesterday asked National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez and her two deputies to refrain from presiding over the case against SMNI.

1 min

Labor group seeks 1-year extension of PUV consolidation

The labor group Partido ng Manggagawa (PM) is seeking a yearlong extension on the consolidation deadline for public utility vehicles (PUVS).

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List of 2024 holidays out

President Marcos yesterday encouraged Filipinos to plan their transactions and vacations this year and to use the long weekends to bond with their families.

1 min

Palace touts gains in BBM campaign vs drugs

Malacañang yesterday touted the gains of President Marcos' anti-drug campaign, which differed from the previous Duterte administration's controversial war on drugs.

1 min

4 Pinoys appointed to Permanent Court of Arbitration

The International Bureau of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has confirmed the appointments of four Filipino members, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.

2 mins

Deport ICC investigators if already here - Bato

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa yesterday called for the deportation of International Criminal Court investigators, if proven that they are already in the Philippins, as he accused the ICC of breaching the country's sovereignty.

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Palace: Jan. 9 a holiday in Manila

President Marcos has declared Jan. 9 a special non-working day in Manila to allow its residents to join the traslacion of the Black Nazarene.

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DOJ appeals bail for suspects in missing sabungeros case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking a Manila court to reverse its decision to grant bail to the six security guards allegedly involved in the disappearance of six sabungeros or cockfighting aficionados.

1 min

Angat Dam irrigation water release starts

Angat Dam has started releasing water to irrigate rice fields in Bulacan and parts of Pampanga.

1 min

DILG to LGUS: Conduct cleanup drives

Local chief executives and barangay officials have been tasked to conduct cleanup drives in their respective areas tomorrow in support of the Kalinisan sa Bagong Pilipinas program of the national government.

1 min

JAL pilots had no 'visual contact' before collision

Pilots on a Japan Airlines (JAL) plane that burst into flames just after all 379 passengers and crew escaped had no \"visual contact\" with the other aircraft in the collision, the airline said yesterday.

1 min

US, allies warn Houthis of 'consequences' if attacks continue

Twelve nations led by the United States on Wednesday jointly warned Yemen's Houthi rebels of unspecified consequences unless they halt their attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea.

1 min

Adored by Pinoy fans, Lin gives back love

Meralco faltered in its mission to overcome \"Linsanity\" as the Bolts bowed to Jeremy Lin and the New Taipei Kings, 77-89, in the East Asia Super League at the PhilSports Arena Wednesday night.

1 min

Gov't eyes $5 B from global bonds

The Philippines plans to borrow $5 billion from the international debt market through various global bond issuances this year amid expectation of easing interest rates.

1 min

Stocks bounce back ahead of inflation data

Share prices recovered yesterday, more than making up for the losses on Wednesday, as investors become more convinced that last month's inflation had eased to within the central bank's target range

1 min

BSP eyes framework for forex intervention

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is finalizing a framework that will limit intervention in the foreign exchange market during times of stress.

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