The Philippine Star - October 02, 2024

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October 02, 2024

No casualties, but 77,000 affected by super typhoon

Super Typhoon Julian spawned heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in various parts of Northern Luzon, affecting over 77,000 people, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

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10 in Atio hazing death get life term

After seven years, a Manila court convicted yesterday 10 Aegis Juris fraternity members over the hazing death of Univer- sity of Santo Tomas (UST) law student Horacio \"Atio\" Castillo III in 2017.

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PNP expands probe on killing of PCSO exec

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has expanded its probe into the murder of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary and retired police general Wesley Barayuga, as it suspects a cover-up by rogue elements within the government.

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Day One: COCs come in trickles, but filing orderly

Aspirants for senator and other local elective positions came in trickles on the first day of filing of the certificates of candidacy (COC) for the May 2025 midterm elections.

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Suspension lifted vs Bohol execs in Chocolate Hills case

The Office of the Ombudsman has lifted the six-month preventive suspension order it earlier issued against several mayors and barangay officials in Bohol in connection with the construction of Captain's Peak Garden and Resort at the foot of Chocolate Hills.

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Finally, closure for family of UST law student

It was a long and painful wait for the parents and loved ones of Horacio \"Atio\" Castillo III, but in the end they found closure, even as some questions remain unanswered.

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BBM, Sara ratings decline - Pulse Asia

While President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte still enjoy the trust and approval of more than half of Filipinos, public approval for the country's two highest officials appears to be on the decline - at least based on the latest Pulse Asia Survey.

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Public officials must resign after party-list nomination - SC

The Supreme Court (SC) has barred the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from implementing a rule that allowed public appointive officials to continue holding office even after being nominated as a party-list representative.

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Tolentino 1st in Alyansa to file COC

Sen. Francis Tolentino is the first of the seven reelectionist senators who filed a certificate of candidacy yesterday in Manila, the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) delegated place for senatorial aspirants who want to submit their COCs.

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Comelec: Almost 250,000 aspiring voters meet deadline

Nearly 250,000 aspiring voters beat the registration deadline for the 2025 elections, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

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'Alyansa' bets dominate SWS' Senate preference poll

Senatorial candidates endorsed by President Marcos have dominated a recent commissioned survey conducted by Social Weather Stations.

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SKECHERS IGNITES FILIPINOS' PASSION FOR BASKETBALL WITH COMMUNITY PROJECTS

On August 3, 2024, Skechers Philippines On August 3, 2024 Chapter of Filipino basketball with the unveiling of the Skechers Tenement Court Mural, one of the world's most iconic basketball courts at the famous Fort Bonifacio Tenement.

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Socmed seen as cause of rising intermarriages

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) sees social media as the main reason for the rising number of Filipinos marrying or becoming partners of foreign nationals.

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MECO monitoring Pinoys in Taiwan

As a typhoon batters Taiwan, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) is monitoring the situation of over 150,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and migrants staying there.

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Cynthia Villar eyeing Las Piñas congressional seat

Sen. Cynthia Villar, who is rumored to be seeking the highest local elective post in Las Piñas, has reportedly decided to run as representative of the city's lone congressional district.

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Bomb threat hits Pasig City hall of justice

Hearings at the Pasig City Hall of Justice were disrupted yesterday after one of the courts received a bomb threat from a prankster.

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Duque asks Sandigan to junk P41-B graft rap

Former Department of Health secretary Francisco Duque III has asked the Sandiganbayan to dismiss his graft case over alleged irregularities in the DOH's transfer of P41.46billion funding to the Department of Budget and Management Procurement Service (PS-DBM) at the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020.

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Maynilad recovers water good for 3,500 customers

West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. has recovered some 560,000 cubic meters of potable water that had been previously lost due to illegal connections, sufficient to supply the daily needs of 3,500 customers.

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Closure

Seven years after Horacio \"Atio\" Castillo III died from severe beating during fraternity initiation rites, 10 of the young men he had thought would be his Aegis Juris \"brothers\" were convicted of hazing yesterday and sentenced to life in prison by Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 11 Judge Shirley Magsipoc-Pagalilauan.

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Inbreeding

With every electoral exercise, the situation gets worse.

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The times they are a-changing

Even before the official turnover of management of the INAIA/NNIC, I had been receiving complaints, suggestions and all sorts of other feedback.

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The power of the mind, spirit and the Divine

Chris Jankulovski is a close friend of mine from the Entrepreneur's Organization.

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The most important question Kamala Harris hasn't answered

World view - Not all the policy questions left unanswered by Kamala Harris' studiously vague presidential campaign are created equal. It is not especially urgent, for instance, to know how Harris' views of the ideal health care system have evolved since the great Medicare for All debates of 2020, given the strong likelihood that as president she would share power with a Republican Congress and any sweeping domestic policy initiatives would be stillborn.

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Gov't repeating what caused two People Power revolts

Corruption and injustice sparked two People Power revolts.

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DSWD ready to roll out First 1,000 Days program

Households with pregnant members or children aged zero to two years and covered by the government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) have been advised to update their profiles in order to be included in the rollout of the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) next year.

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Romualdez leads relief distribution for Julian victims

Speaker Martin Romualdez led the distribution of financial assistance and relief goods for victims of Typhoon Julian, in partnership with Tingog Party-list and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

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2 die in road mishap

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga - A five-year-old girl and a teacher died while three others were injured when their tricycle collided with a truck in Candaba, Pampanga on Monday night.

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1,069 Reds, Muslim combatants seek amnesty

Up to 1,069 former members of the New People's Army (NPA), Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) as well as the Alex Bongcayao Brigade (ABB) have applied for amnesty being offered by the government.

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COC filing satellite site opened in Maguindanao

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has opened a satellite site for the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) in Maguin- danao del Norte.

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Coldplay ticket scalping fiasco sparks backlash in India

British rock band Coldplay's upcoming tour of India has triggered a police Martin investigation and dismayed fans after scalpers bought up cheap tickets to resell online for more than $1,000 apiece.

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Israel begins ground invasion of Lebanon

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Israel said its troops had launched raids inside Lebanon on Oct. 1, starting its widely expected ground operations after two weeks of devastating airstrikes against Hezbollah's command structure and weapons sites.

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With 130 dead from Helene, Biden defends gov't response

VALDOSTA (AFP) The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to at least 130 on Monday, as the disaster became a hot topic in an already bitter election campaign, with the White House angrily refuting claims it had been slow to respond.

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South Korean loses bid to become oldest Miss U

SEOUL (AP) - An 81-year-old model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the South Korean pageant against much younger rivals.

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Taekwondo inter-school draws best from across the country

About 2,000 taekwondo jins from various schools and colleges all over the country will slug it out in the 2024 Smart/MVPSF National InterSchool Taekwondo Championships on Oct.5-6 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

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Beermen, Bolts featured in EASL kickoff

San Miguel Beer and Meralco set out to fly the Philippine flag and give home fans a winning performance as they launch their campaigns in the East Asia Super League today at the MOA Arena.

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Maroons, Warriors press drives

Two of the hottest teams step on the gas in their similar bids to solidify their places inside the Magic Four at the tail-end of the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball first-round eliminations.

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ICTSI JPGT National Match Play unwraps

The culmination of a five-month nationwide series comes down to a thrilling series of duels as the ICTSI Junior PGT National Match Play Finals kicks off today at The Country Club in Laguna.

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Phl batters banner East Asia Cup field

The Philippine men's baseball team is on Major League mode with a distinguished coach, and hopes to bring it on when the country hosts the 14th East Asia Baseball Cup from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4 in Clark, Pampanga.

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TNT CLEARS PATH TO SEMIS

On point on both ends, TNT hit NLEX with the kill shot.

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Blazers barely escape after wasting huge lead

If there's a win where one feels bad, this one has got to be it for coach Charles Tiu and his St. Benilde Blazers.

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Brownlee strikes again

It was an ending that Meralco's Allen Durham dreaded.

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Sept inflation likely within 2-2.8% range – BSP

Inflation likely settled within the two to 2.8 percent range in September after falling to 3.3 percent in August from 4.4 percent in July, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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BPI celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Chinese-Filipino community

In celebration of its endur Chinese and Chinese-Filipi of the Philippine Islands (BF Festival with grand festivities a to their valued partners.

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More hot money enters Phl in Aug

Foreign portfolio investments yielded a net inflow for the second straight month as more speculative funds came into the Philippines than what flowed out in August, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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Debt eases to P15.55 T

The strengthening of the local currency and the repayment of external obligations eased the country's outstanding debt to P15.55 trillion in August, the Bureau of the Treasury said.

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Stocks rebound after huge sell-off

The stock market bounced back after a huge sell-off on Monday, snapping its two-day losing skid.

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Golden MV gets prime land in Villar City for P5.2 B

Golden MV Holdings Inc.led by tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. has acquired about 400 hectares of land in the tycoon's 3,500-hectare Villar City for P5.2 billion.

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Aboitiz family member to lead real estate unit

A member of the Aboitiz family will once again take the helm of its real estate subsidiary starting next year.

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MVP companies consolidate ownership in PLDT data arm

Tycoon Manuel V.Pangilinan's new venture has received additional shares from its parent companies in a transaction that closed the ownership gap among its owners.

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What happens now?

Over the past few weeks, we have enjoyed quite a show from a number of congressional investigations at the Senate and the House.

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Phl net external liability position narrows in Q2

The country's net external liability position stood at $55.2 billion as of end-June, 6.5 percent lower than the $59.1 billion recorded in end-March, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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Mitsubishi Motors Philippines to host its first-ever world premiere at PIMS 2024

For the first time in Mitsubishi Motors' history, the global stage is set in the Philippines as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) will proudly host the world premiere of its latest concept vehicle, a 7-seater SUV concept.

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THE WORLD'S BEST ULTRA-LUXURY SEDAN MADE GREENER: THE NEW BENTLEY FLYING SPUR HYBRID IS NOW IN THE PHILIPPINES

Bentley Motors has unveiled a new chapter in its story of sustainable luxury with the Flying Spur Hybrid, now arriving in Manila.

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PARK AND CRY?

There was widespread outcry when the Leasing and Commercial Affairs department of the New NAIA Infra Corp.(NNIC) memo to \"all concerned\" came out.

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A LOT OF BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS WENT INTO THESE LIVES HONORED BY CCP

It was an evening of appreciation for the Philippines' artistic stars, with wild applause and loud cheering normally heard at pop concerts, a reassuring state of affairs for art and culture in the country.

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CELEBRATING THE COUNTRY'S UNSUNG HEROES

The One Philippines (TOP) Humanitarian Awards 2024 ☐ was held recently at the Ballroom of the Lanson Place Mall of Asia.

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