The Philippine Star - October 01, 2024

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October 01, 2024

Julian may become super typhoon; Signal 4 in Batanes

Devastating winds and rains brought by Typhoon Julian battered Batanes as tropical cyclone wind signal No.4 was hoisted in the province.

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Filing of COCs for 2025 poll begins

A fiesta-like atmosphere is expected to prevail in various parts of the country today until Oct.8, as aspirants troop to areas designated by the Commission on Elections to file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2025 midterm elections.

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NSC, PNP validating Guo espionage story

DND chief: Espionage law needs amendment

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BBM has picked new DILG chief

Out of a shortlist of two, President Marcos has chosen the replacement for Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, who is running for senator in the 2025 polls.

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Phl carriers cutting back on flights to China

The country's air carriers are cutting back their China flights in the face of weak bookings arising from geopolitical tensions and the regulatory ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

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Arraignment of Alice Guo postponed anew

The arraignment of former Bamban mayor Alice Guo for graft and corruption before a Valenzuela court has been postponed anew after the prosecution, through the Office of the Ombudsman, filed a motion to admit the amended information in both criminal cases.

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PhilHealth scraps 'single period of confinement' rule

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp.(PhilHealth) board has decided to abolish the \"single period of confinement\" (SPC) rule, a policy that states that admissions and re-admissions due to the same illness within a 90-calendar day period shall be entitled to the benefit only once.

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Whistle-blower cop relieved amid new PCSO slay probe

The Philippine National Police official who implicated former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Royina Garma in the murder of PCSO board secretary and retired police general Wesley Barayuga was relieved from his post and placed under restrictive custody to ensure his security, the PNP announced yesterday.

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Caritas official urges voters not to support political dynasties

Do not support candidates belonging to political dynasties in the 2025 midterm elections.

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Oil firms hike fuel prices anew

Motorists should brace for an increase in pump prices of petroleum products today, amid tightening global supplies and rising tensions abroad.

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Manila post office rehab study OK'd

The rehabilitation of Manila's historic post office, which was razed by a massive fire in May 2023, will start soon following the approval of a study for the repair of the national landmark.

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MRT-3: No free rides for whole year

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 is not offering free rides for the entire year as part of the MRT-3's 30th anniversary.

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UP Manila develops ampalaya tablet for Type 2 diabetes

The University of the Philippines (UP) Manila has developed a medicine for Type 2 diabetes, which has shown therapeutic effect on blood sugar levels.

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Amores brothers' victim gets free legal aid

To be able to pursue the attempted homicide case filed against Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player John Amores and his brother, a lawmaker said yesterday he is giving free legal assistance to the victim.

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Street sweeper stabbed dead over P400 debt

For reportedly incurring a debt of P400, a street sweeper was stabbed dead in Quezon City yesterday.

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Congressman Olivarez running for Parañaque mayor

Parañaque 1st District Rep.Edwin Olivarez formally announced yesterday his bid to switch places with his younger brother and incumbent Mayor Eric Olivarez in the May 2025 midterm elections.

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Shellfish ban up in 10 VisMin areas

Ten bodies of water in the Visayas and Mindanao remain affected by the paralytic shellfish poison or red tide toxin, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

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6 die in Laguna vehicular mishap

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna - Six people died while 28 others were injured in a collision involving a tourist bus and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Majayjay, Laguna on Sunday afternoon.

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Marcos condones farmers' debts

The government has condoned the debts of 3,527 agrarian reform beneficiaries in Tarlac amounting to P124.64 million as part of the implementation of the New Agrarian Emancipation Act signed by President Marcos last year.

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Hearings set for W. Visayas, Zambo workers' wage hike

Wage boards in Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula will conduct public hearings this month on workers' petitions for a salary increase.

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2-minute phreatic eruption logged on Taal Volcano

State volcanologists recorded a twominute phreatic eruption on Taal Volcano in Batangas on Sunday.

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Biden OKs $567-M defense assistance for Taiwan

US President Joe Biden on Sunday approved $567 million in defense assistance for Taiwan, the White House said, as China ramps up political and military pressure on the self-ruled island.

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Israeli strikes kill Hamas leader in Lebanon

Iran threatens Israel

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Nepal surveys flood wreckage as death toll reaches 198

Search-and-rescue teams in Nepal's capital picked through wrecked homes yesterday after waters receded from monsoon floods that killed at least 198 people around the Himalayan republic.

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Japan's next PM announces snap polls

Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said yesterday he aimed to call snap elections for Oct.27, as equities plunged on a strong yen and fears that tax hikes are on the cards.

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Hurricane Helene kills 90 in US

The Southeastern US began a huge cleanup and recovery effort on Sunday and the death toll climbed toward 100 after Hurricane Helene knocked out power for millions, destroyed roads and bridges and caused dramatic flooding from Florida to Virginia.

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Longest-serving death row prisoner hails acquittal 'victory'

The world's longest-serving death row prisoner thanked his supporters for helping him achieve \"complete victory\" after a Japanese court last week overturned his decadesold murder conviction.

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Iran executes 2 men over armed robbery

Iranian authorities yesterday executed two men in public over the killing of a police officer during an armed robbery in central Iran, according to the judiciary.

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FOREIGN BRIEFS

Americans get biggest road win captain Jim Furyk raised the gold trophy before a team that dressed in red shirts that filled the scoreboard early with red scores.

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Ardina crumbles with final-round 75

Dottie Ardina's dream title run in the LPGA Tour went up in smoke as a fumbling finish doomed her bid in the NW Arkansas Championship in Rogers, Arizona Sunday.

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Jerwin, Eumir to headline big card

Plans are underway to stage a blockbuster boxing card featuring Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial in the main event and former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas in the chief aperitif sometime in December.

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Blazers fight Stags, Knights battle Lions

St. Benilde tries to stay alone at the top as it tangles with a sputtering San Sebastian even as Letran and San Beda rekindle their age-old rivalry today in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

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Any PBA takers for Scott?

Former NBA Coach of the Year Byron Scott has expressed an interest to take a job in the PBA and brandishing an impressive resume, is prepared to make an impact as an active consultant. Paul Howard, a long-time Philippine basketball observer and a consultant with the national squad under coach Joseph Uichico for the 2002 Busan Asian Games, put in a good word for Scott whom he coached at Arizona State. \"There's a place for Byron in the PBA,\" said

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Global funds pick Phl energy sector

A coalition of global investors and partners dedicated to mobilizing infrastructure investment across the Indo- Pacific region has chosen the Philippine energy sector as its initial focus market.

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Profit-taking drags down stocks anew

A fresh round of profit-taking dragged share prices down to start the week as investors continued to cash in on their gains.

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QC inks housing deal with 8990

Listed affordable housing developer 8990 Holdings Inc.has entered into a housing deal with the Quezon City government to provide 2,700 homes to local government employees and informal settlers.

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BSP chief: There is scope to cut rates by 50 bps in one meeting

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could slash key interest rates by as much as 50 basis points in a single move, but the BSP would have to see risks of a hard landing before considering doing so.

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Credit card complaints rise in Q2

The number of credit cardrelated complaints in the Philippines jumped by 45 percent to 4,161 in the second quarter this year from the previous quarter, driven primarily by concerns over account management.

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Buskowitz Energy gets fresh $100-M funding

Solar power firm Buskowitz Energy Inc.

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Global rice prices to ease as India lifts export ban

Government officials and industry stakeholders are hopeful prices of rice in the world market would begin to soften after India lifted its export ban on nonBasmati rice, leading to more favorable rice import prices for the Philippines.

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PAL boosting flights to Australia

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its flight volume to one of the largest cities in Australia, recognizing the urgency to add more options as demand picks up pace.

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Prime Infra unit tapped for Clark waste services

Clark Development Corp.(CDC) has named Prime Waste Solutions Pampanga Inc. (PWS Pampanga) its newly accredited lone service provider authorized to handle collection of residual waste within the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone.

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Phl lags in 5G performance in AsPac

The Philippines remains one of the worst countries for 5G access in Asia Pacific, making it challenging for consumers to load their games and videos in high quality.

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MVP: 5G phones soon to be more affordable

PLDT Inc.boss Manuel V.Pangilinan sees the price of 5Gcapable phones going down, but said more work needs to be done to expand 5G usage among Filipinos.

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