The Philippine Star - September 18, 2024

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September 18, 2024

'Ex-PNP chief may have helped Alice Guo escape'

Bato: Don't look at me

6 mins

Inciting to sedition raps eyed vs KOJC rallyists

Police are preparing sedition complaints against members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ who staged a rally at the religious sect's compound in an apparent bid to disrupt the manhunt for their leader and KOJC founder Apollo Quiboloy.

2 mins

Signals hoisted as Gener may intensify

Tropical Depression Gener could intensify into a tropical storm as it exits the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

1 min

US: No legal basis for China claims in SCS

The Philippines can count on continued US support amid repeated harassment at sea by the Chinese whose maritime claims in the South China Sea (SCS) have no legal basis, according to the US State Department.

4 mins

PNP intensifies manhunt for Harry Roque

Police have intensified the manhunt for Harry Roque, who has an arrest order issued by the House of Representatives quad committee, with special tracker teams looking for the former presidential spokesman round the clock.

1 min

DOH sets school-based inoculations next month

A nationwide schoolbased immunization program will be launched next month, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said yesterday.

2 mins

Special job fair set for POGO workers

A special job fair is all set for almost 20,000 Filipino workers to be displaced with the closure of all Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firms by yearend, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.

1 min

Marcos not under the weather - Herbosa

Contradicting his previous remark that President Marcos was \"under the weather,\" Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Marcos performed his duties and is feeling well.

1 min

DOH alarmed over shortage of anti-TB drugs

The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed alarm over the shortage of anti-tuberculosis drugs, saying the existing supply will not cover over 365,000 TB patients targeted for treatment this year.

1 min

Safeguarding ethics, one ad at a time

The Ad Standards Council is poised to shepherd the Philippine advertising industry into the future

2 mins

ASC appoints new Executive Director Industry veteran remarks on reaching 50 years amid industry shifts

Industry veteran remarks on reaching 50 years amid industry shifts

1 min

PDEA gets 99 new agents

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has 99 new anti-narcotics agents to boost the government's campaign against illegal drugs.

1 min

Bomb threat hits DFA

Employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs in Pasay City were evacuated yesterday due to a bomb threat, disrupting the DFA's consular services.

1 min

Persons of interest in slay of cop, wife identified

Police have identified persons of interest in the killing of a police official and his wife in Muntinlupa on Monday.

1 min

DOH lauds MMC ban on swimming in floods

The Department of Health (DOH) yesterday described as \"good news\" the decision of the Metro Manila Council to adopt a policy prohibiting swimming and playing in floodwaters, to address the risk of leptospirosis and other diseases associated with the rainy season.

1 min

DOJ: Guo-officiated marriages valid

Marriages officiated by dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac will remain valid, according to an official of the Department of Justice.

1 min

Hogs vaccinated vs ASF remain healthy - DA

A majority of hogs included in the controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) remain in good health and have developed antibodies, according to the Department of Agriculture.

1 min

Clerk of court gets 10 years for malversation

A clerk of court in Guiguinto, Bulacan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for failing to account for missing judicial funds amounting to P1.4 million.

1 min

BARMM to shoulder dengue patients' treatment

The health ministry of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has committed to shoulder the treatment of indigent dengue patients confined in state-run hospitals under BARMM's jurisdiction.

1 min

PCG monitoring beached cargo ship

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is monitoring a cargo vessel that ran aground after it nearly hit a fishing boat in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro.

1 min

Trump blames Biden, Harris for assassination attempt

Donald Trump claimed without evidence Monday that US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' comments that he is a threat to democracy had inspired the latest apparent attempt on his life, despite his own long history of inflammatory campaign rhetoric and advocacy for jailing or prosecuting his political enemies.

1 min

UN chief condemns 'collective punishment' of Palestinians

Nothing justifies Israel’s collective punishment of the people of Gaza as they endure “unimaginable” suffering, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told AFP on Monday.

1 min

Swifties raise $40K for Kamala after Trump post

An organization of Taylor Swift fans said Monday they raised more than $40,000 for the Kamala Harris campaign following Donald Trump's post that he hates the pop megastar.

1 min

HK swelters under record Mid-Autumn Festival heat

Hong Kong experienced its hottest Mid-Autumn Festival since records began in 1884 with temperatures hitting 33.8 degrees Celsius, the city's weather service said yesterday.

1 min

Hamas congratulates Houthis on Israel attack

Hamas chief Yehya Sinwar congratulated Yemen's Houthi group for its missile attack on Israel over the weekend and said this sent a message to their foe, the Houthi Al-Massirah TV reported on Monday, underscoring fears the war in Gaza could erupt into a wider regional conflict.

1 min

Frenchman in mass rape trial: I'm a rapist

\"I am a rapist,\" a 71-year-old Frenchman accused of drugging his wife so he and scores of strangers could assault her told a court yesterday, returning to the dock after being ill for around a week.

1 min

More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100

The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has hit a record high of more than 95,000 almost 90 percent of them government data women showed yesterday.

1 min

Central Europe braces for further flooding A person stands next to an Bela pod Pradedem, near

As swollen rivers continued to rise, volunteers and emergency workers in towns and cities across a swathe of central Europe were reinforcing defenses against floods that have killed at least 18 people in four countries.

1 min

Javillonar returns, Knights tame Chiefs

Letran whipped up a devastating fourthquarter storm as it turned back Arellano University, 86-79, yesterday and claimed its second win a row in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

1 min

Maroons eye win No. 3 vs Bulldogs

In an arms race with reigning champion and last season finals' foe La Salle, host University of the Philippines faces the crippled but dangerous National U today in the UAAP Season 87 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

1 min

RAIN OR SHINE ENTERS LAST 8

Rain or Shine weathered a near-catastrophic fourthquarter storm against NLEX and made the most of its second chance to pull through with the quarterfinal clincher.

1 min

Mondilla top bet in ICTSI Forest Hills

Clyde Mondilla aims to replicate his impressive performance last year as he returns to the ICTSI Forest Hills Classic, which reels off today.

1 min

Sadorra strikes again but Phl falls vs Armenia

The Philippines couldn't cash in on an early victory by Grandmaster Julio Catalino Sadorra over super GM Haik Martirosyan as it fell to former titlist Armenia, 2.5-1.5, and out of the Top 10 after the sixth round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at the BOK Sports Hall here Monday.

1 min

Jerusalem shrugs off Castillo's warning shot

Mexican Luis Angel Castillo fired the first shot on reigning champion Melvin Jerusalem five days before they clash for the WBC minimumweight title.

1 min

How AMLC analyzes suspicious money deals

The culmination of the Anti-Money Laundering Council's thorough analysis of transaction reports is the Intelligence Report, a document that encapsulates the AMLC's findings and conclusions based on relevant data.

3 mins

SMC remits P30 B after NAIA takeover

The Bureau of the Treasury received P30 billion in upfront payment as the new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) formally takes over the country's main gateway.

1 min

Index hits 2-yr high on rate cut hopes

Share prices sustained their climb yesterday, push- ing the benchmark index to a fresh high in over two years on rate cut hopes.

1 min

PLDT names longtime exec as COO

Telco leader PLDT Inc.has promoted a seasoned executive as its chief operating officer (COO), who will be tasked to oversee the largest broadband provider through new challenges and risks.

1 min

Phl IPOs to be fueled by RE listings

Optimism still surrounds the initial public offering (IPO) market in Southeast Asia despite a slow start in 2024, with more renewable energy (RE) listings seen powering up the Philippine IPO landscape.

2 mins

Leviste investing P15 B more in Batangas, other provinces

Businessman Leandro Leviste, through Provincia Investments Corp , is pouring in P15 billion more to create jobs in Batangas and other provinces.

1 min

Car sales zoom 6.6% in Aug

Motor vehicles sold in the country zoomed by 6.6 percent in August, driven by model introductions in recent months.

1 min

PCC, SM team up to promote fair competition

SM Supermalls has teamed up with the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to promote fair competition through an information campaign as part of its commitment to ensuring a level playing field and consumer welfare.

2 mins

They can't seem to get it

It is frustrating and somewhat scary that our ruling elite can't seem to get it.

4 mins

BSP to revise rules on selection of external auditors

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking to amend the guidelines on the selection of external auditors for banks and financial institutions to enhance corporate governance.

1 min

DOTr, DOT eye European market

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista and Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco are eyeing the European market to boost the country's tourism revenues.

5 mins

Toyota PH turns over Land Cruiser Prado to two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo

The Filipino Olympic hero is honored by company officials and team members in a turnover ceremony at Toyota Motor Philippines' Laguna plant

2 mins

The MG G50 Plus Luxury might be the brand's next ZSuccess

There are a lot of MPVs in the market today that are designed to mimic an SUV, in a way.

3 mins

IPC E&C, Goldwind to install wind farm turbines in Phl

IPC E&C Philippines Corp-and Goldwind International Philippines Inc. have signed an agreement to supply and install crane equipment for the Kalayaan 2 onshore wind farm in Luzon.

1 min

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