The Philippine Star - September 29, 2024

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September 29, 2024

Over 18,000 posts up for grabs in 2025 polls

Over 18,000 positions will be contested by candidates across the country in the May 2025 national and local elections, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

1 min

Guo: I am not a spy, I love the Philippines

Ex-mayor loses cool over Chinese spy documentary

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NZ joins WPS exercises with Phl, US, Australia, Japan

New Zealand, for the very first time since similar activities began, has joined Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States in a multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

2 mins

Imee to 'stand alone' in her reelection bid

While grateful to be part of her brother's Senate slate for the 2025 mid-term polls, Sen. Imee Marcos said she'd rather campaign alone for her reelection bid.

2 mins

Julian strengthens into tropical storm

Tropical cyclone Julian could intensify into a super typhoon as it moves closer to Batanes by tomorrow.

1 min

BI rushing exit clearance for POGO workers

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) would hasten processing of applications of employees of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) or internet gaming licensees (IGL) so they could leave the country immediately.

1 min

China holds drills in SCS after talks with US

Chinese air and naval forces are conducting maneuvers in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the military said on Saturday, hours after the country’s top diplomat discussed ways of reducing regional tension with his US counterpart.

2 mins

Lacson: I am an independent senatorial candidate

Former senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday said he is an independent candidate despite being in the administration senatorial slate of President Marcos.

1 min

Caritas Manila celebrates graduation of 1,178 scholars

Caritas Manila’s Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP) celebrated the graduation of 1,178 youth servant leaders for the school year 2023-2024.

1 min

Phl destinations, DOT earn travel award nominations

The Philippines and the Department of Tourism earned nominations from two international tourism award-giving bodies, the DOT announced yesterday.

1 min

Malacañang debunks another alleged BBM drug video

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) yesterday belied another video implying that President Marcos is using illegal drugs and urged the public to examine the claims that are making the rounds online.

1 min

Michael Yang, associate linked to 'web of criminal activities'

Former president Rodrigo Duterte's presidential adviser Michael Yang and his associate Allan Lim were linked by the House of Representatives' quad committee on Friday to a \"web of criminal activities\" in the country which are \"all with the collusion of corrupt officials.

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Diokno eyes House seat as Akbayan nominee

Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno is abandoning his Senate bid, and will instead seek a seat at the House of Representatives as first nominee of Akbayan party-list in the 2025 elections.

2 mins

'Garma a ruthless killer'

Surigao del Sur Rep.Johnny Pimentel of the House quad committee branded former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma as a \"ruthless killer\" who hides behind \"an innocent facade to commit brutal crimes.\"

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Pinoys urged to prioritize bone health for Osteoporosis Month

As October is marked as Osteoporosis Month, the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOSTFNRI) has raised the alarm over the widespread calcium deficiency among Filipinos that could lead to a surge in osteoporosis cases, particularly among the elderly.

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UP allays fears on 'Declaration of Cooperation' with AFP

The University of the Philippines Administration has allayed fears of some faculty members and the UP Diliman (UPD) University Council over its signing of a “Declaration of Cooperation” with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

1 min

Priests, politicians 'not enemies'

Priests and politicians should not treat each other as enemies, appealed Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos.

1 min

Maranan is new Central Luzon police chief

The police force in Central Luzon has a new commander in Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Brig.Gen. Redrico Maranan.

1 min

MM drainage master plan talks underway - MMDA

The proposed Metro Manila drainage master plan has started moving forward with discussions already underway.

1 min

19 women detainees graduate from QC education program

Nineteen female detainees in Quezon City recently obtained a college degree under the city government's \"No Woman Left Behind\" program.

1 min

Mindoro's 'GSM' endorses FPJ Panday Bayanihan

The regional political party GSM or Galing at Serbisyo Para sa Mindoro has endorsed the FPJ Panday Bayanihan as its party-list.

1 min

Sandigan upholds conviction of ex-mayor

The Sandiganbayan has upheld the conviction of former Mamburao town mayor Voltaire Anthony Villarosa for his failure to ensure the timely remittance of P4.808 million in premium contributions of municipal employees to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) from 2015 to 2016.

1 min

SBMA releases P204.7 M in revenue shares to LGUs

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has released P204.7 million in net revenue shares for eight neighboring localities of the premier Freeport.

1 min

Comelec stops voter certificate issuance

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered its field offices to suspend the issuance of voter certifications or voter registration records on Sept.30, the last day of the registration period for next year's polls.

1 min

Harris vows migration crackdown, reform as she visits border

Kamala Harris pledged on Friday she would tighten the border and fix America's broken immigration system on her first visit to the US-Mexico frontier as a presidential candidate.

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Trump, Zelensky meet after tensions over Ukraine war

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky held high-stakes talks on Friday following several attacks by the White House hopeful on the Ukrainian president as the looming American election raises questions over long-term US support for ally Kyiv in its war with Russia.

1 min

Hezbollah confirms leader Nasrallah's death

Lebanon's Hezbollah group has confirmed that its leader and one of its founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike.

1 min

Saudi Arabia announces alliance for Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has announced an \"international alliance\" to press for Palestinian statehood, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, state media said on Friday.

1 min

Pope says Church must 'seek forgiveness' for sexual abuse

Pope Francis said on Friday the Catholic Church had to \"seek forgiveness\" for the \"scourge\" of child sexual abuse, during a visit to Belgium where the clergy's dark past looms large.

1 min

Japan bids farewell to pandas before return to China

Thousands of thankful, sobbing fans flocked to a Tokyo zoo yesterday to bid an emotional farewell to a pair of beloved pandas before their imminent return to China.

1 min

US hurricane deaths rise to 44

At least 44 people died across five US states battered by powerful storm Helene, authorities said on Friday, after torrential flooding prompted emergency responders to launch massive rescue operations.

2 mins

Villar City to house new sports hub

Football and other sports will soon get a new hub at the Villar City Stadium that will rise inside the Golden MV's Villar City in Bacoor, Cavite.

1 min

Strong finish gives Maroons 5-0 record

Even a forgettable start hardly mattered for host University of the Philippines as it flipped the switch in the second half to shoot down Adamson, 69-57, and extend its unbeaten ways in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the MOA Arena.

1 min

Chiefs catch Lions napping

The Arellano University Chiefs went hunting on a sunny Saturday afternoon in NCAA Season 100.

1 min

SMB IN FULL CONTROL

With its bench mob doing the damage against Converge, San Miguel Beer positioned itself on the threshold of the PBA Governors' Cup semifinals.

2 mins

Provincial bets pose threat in Jr. match play

Promising golfers from the Visayas and Mindanao have set their sights on a top finish in the ICTSI Junior PGT National Match Play Finals beginning on Oct.2 at The Country Club in Laguna.

1 min

Phl eligible for ADB's $500-M education financing

The Philippines is among the countries that can tap a new financing facility under the Asian Development Bank that aims to support investments in the education sector.

1 min

Lexus elevates luxury driving

Lexus is reaping the fruits of its Lexus Driving Signature (LDS), an all-new development standard that aims to make driving more intuitive, Lexus' master craftsman Shuichi Ozaki told The STAR in an interview here.

2 mins

DOE endorses 29 RE projects

For grid impact study

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Championing sustainability in real estate

Q&A WITH IDC: Sustainability Agenda chats with Italpinas Development Corp.

2 mins

Commitment to saving Phl rivers runs deep in SMC

A resolve to protect and clean the country's major waterways runs deep in San Miguel Corp. (SMC), one of the country's largest

3 mins

The Divine Word's bamboo mission

Apart from furthering the priestly vocation, the Divine Word Missionary has been zealously advocating its 'bamboo mission,' an ambitious initiative to plant a million bamboos in the Philippines by 2030.

1 min

Alternergy eyes add'l P15 B to fund projects

Alternergy Holdings Corp.is planning to secure an additional P15 billion in fresh funds to boost the development of its renewable energy projects across the country.

1 min

World's third largest shipping line mounts Phl route

Shipping giant CNC has become the first full foreign company to offer a domestic service in the Philippines, assigning a new ship to dock in Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro weekly.

1 min

SPNEC earmarks P14 B for Terra Solar integration

SP New Energy Corp.(SPNEC) of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is spending over P14 billion to connect the world's largest solar farm to the national grid.

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SEC OKS AREIT'S P28.6-B property-for-share swap

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the P28.6-billion property-forshare swap deal of AREIT Inc.with Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and its subsidiaries.

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