The Philippine Star - January 25, 2024

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January 25, 2024

Gibo: Don't fish alone in WPS

Local fishermen should not sail to the West Philippine Sea alone, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday, following reports that the Chinese coast guard forced Filipino fisherfolk to return shells they had gathered from Panatag or Scarborough Shoal.

2 mins

Filipino soldier killed in Gaza blast

An Israel Defense Forces soldier of Filipino descent was among 21 IDF members killed in a massive explosion in Gaza on Monday, according to the Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv.

1 min

Senate taking people's initiative issue to SC

Salceda: 12% PI signature threshold reached

5 mins

Sara won't resign as VP, DepEd chief

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte will not resign from her posts, dispelling confusion over her supposed plan to run in the 2025 elections.

3 mins

Recto: No new tax on junk food, sweetened drinks

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is not inclined to impose additional consumption-based taxes such as on junk food and sweetened beverages as these measures can be inflationary, while the debt level remains manageable and does not warrant extra burden on Filipinos.

2 mins

Bato admits fearing ICC arrest, detention

Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa fears the day he might get an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his role in carrying out the war on drugs, which left thousands of mostly poor suspects dead.

2 mins

BBM extends PUVMP deadline by 3 months

President Marcos has approved a three-month extension of the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUV) as some groups are calling on the government to resolve issues in the implementation of a program designed to modernize the sector.

3 mins

People's initiative advocates: 8 M signatures in 3 months

Despite the Senate’s rejection, proponents of Charter change through people’s initiative are still gathering required signatures and are hoping for a plebiscite by October.

1 min

Quiboloy dares Risa, accusers: Sue me

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy yesterday dared Sen. Risa Hontiveros and other accusers to file charges in court amid the Senate probe into the alleged sex trafficking ring in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.

1 min

ICC mum on drug probe, vows justice for victims

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has declined to provide details about its investigation into the previous administration’s deadly campaign against illegal drugs.

1 min

Marcos OKs promotion of 2 senior PNP officials

President Marcos has approved the promotion of two senior officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

1 min

LTO cancels 4-M driver's license card donation

The Land Transportation Office has canceled a donation of four million plastic cards from a private group over possible legal issues, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza said yesterday.

1 min

LTFRB suspends firm for fare haggling

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended the operations of a new ride-hailing firm for asking passengers to haggle fare rates.

1 min

Ex-Palawan gov's trial moved to QC

The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the trial of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes, who is accused of murdering environmentalist and broadcaster Gerry Ortega in 2011, transferred from Palawan to Quezon City.

1 min

Bicol rice retail prices hit P75/kilo

Retail prices of rice in Bicol have reached P75 per kilo, according to watchdog group Bantay Bigas.

1 min

Laurel continues DA revamp

More new officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) have been named as Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. continues to reorganize the department.

1 min

Trump beats Haley in New Hampshire

Moves closer to White House nomination

1 min

WHO: Measles cases soar in Europe

Measles cases soared in Europe in 2023 to 42,200, nearly 45-fold from the previous year, the United Nations health agency said on Jan. 23, calling for urgent vaccination efforts to halt the spread.

1 min

Thousands lose $16 M in Singapore 'fake friend' scams

More than 6,300 people fell prey to \"fake friend\" scams in Singapore last year and collectively lost an equivalent of nearly $16 million, according to police.

1 min

LeBron, Embiid banner US Olympic pool

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid were named among a 41-strong player pool for the USA's 2024 Olympics basketball roster on Tuesday.

1 min

Medvedev survives 5-set grind

Noskova to become just the second women's qualifier in the Open Era to get so far at the Australian Open.

1 min

Tabuena battles through winds, stays in control

Miguel Tabuena stood his ground and remained in command despite a 76 as the winds made a strong presence halfway through the TCC Invitational here yesterday.

1 min

BSP finalizes blueprint for cross-border payment

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is set to issue the blueprint for multilateral cross-border payments connectivity among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

2 mins

Recto backs MUP pension for new entrants only

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is pushing for changes in the pension scheme of military and uniformed personnel (MUP), but only for new entrants, in yet another deviation from his predecessor.

2 mins

Go pushes reforms to address concerns

The newly created Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) is spearheading programs and reforms to address investor concerns and streamline processes.

2 mins

Markets rise amid rallies in US, China

Most Asian markets rose yesterday following another record for the S&P 500 on Wall Street that came on the back of optimism over the US economic outlook and a positive run of earnings.

1 min

SPPC tops offers for Meralco supply requirement

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has secured the best bid from San Miguel's South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC) for its 1,200-megawatt (MW) supply requirement.

1 min

PLDT arm strengthens tieup with Tarlac rural bank

The business arm of PLDT Inc. has strengthened its partnership to further boost the digitalization journey of Signabank Rural Bank of Sta. Ignacia based in Tarlac.

1 min

Filinvest cleared to sell P10 B fixed bonds

Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) received yesterday its permit to sell up to P10 billion in fixed bonds consisting of a base offer of P7 billion and an oversubscription option of P3 billion.

1 min

Manila Water on track to finish sewer project in Mandaluyong this year

East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. is making headway in the construction of Mandaluyong West Sewer Network Package 1, with completion expected later this year.

1 min

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