The Philippine Star - October 14, 2024

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October 14, 2024

Int'l disaster meet hosted by Phl starts today

More than 4,000 representatives from 69 countries will gather in the Philippines starting today as the country hosts the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) in an effort to mitigate the impact of climate change.

1 min

Comelec, DICT told: Stop deepfakes in 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) should work together to take a \"proactive stand\" against deepfakes, according to Rep. LRay Villafuerte.

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Repeal mother tongue law, BBM asked

President Marcos should repeal the measure stopping the use of mother tongue as the medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3, which lapsed into law without his signature last week, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) said yesterday.

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Reduce middlemen in rice delivery to lower prices

Retail prices of rice can go down to P43 per kilo if the government cuts the layers of middlemen before the commodity reaches the markets, farmers' group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said over the weekend.

1 min

US: China, Russia block Asean statement on SCS

WASHINGTON – Russia and China blocked a proposed consensus statement for the East Asia Summit drafted by Southeast Asian countries, mainly over objections to language on the contested South China Sea, a US official told Reuters on Saturday.

2 mins

Philately not dead, says stamp collector

Despite the advent of technology, stamp collection is not dead, according to Jeremiah Eufemio of the Philippine Stamp Collectors Society (PSCS).

1 min

POGO 'godfather' may reveal more info on Guo

The Senate is poised to invite the so-called godfather of Philippine offshore gaming operations to help provide critical information about dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo, her alleged links to POGOs and being a spy.

1 min

Phl calls for judicious fund use in UN programs

The Philippines has called for transparency and the judicious use of funds in United Nations technical assistance programs.

1 min

BBM accepts Leonardo resignation from Napolcom

President Marcos has accepted the resignation of National Police Commission (Napolcom) commissioner Edilberto Leonardo, who was linked to the killing of three Chinese drug convicts and a former official of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

1 min

CA receives DILG, DTI chiefs' appointment papers

Malacañang has submitted to the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) the ad interim appointment paper of newly installed Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

1 min

DOST program to address Phl's plastic polluter tag

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will pursue an initiative to promote a circular, green and sustainable economy that will address the country's notoriety as one of the world's top plastic polluters especially of oceans.

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UN exec: Phl must prepare for 'big one'

The serious threat of super typhoons, volcanoes and earthquakes, exacerbated by climate change, compels the Philippines to prepare for the eventuality of a \"big one,\" according to Gustavo González, United Nations coordinator in the Philippines.

1 min

P75-M gov't aid to help boost creative industry

The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) of President Marcos has launched a support program worth P75 million aimed at providing financial aid and capacity-building opportunities to over 15,000 members of the creative industry, including financial aid and other services.

1 min

Asean+3 dialogue on WPS peace, security sought

Sen. JV Ejercito has urged his fellow parliamentarians to support diplomatic efforts amid negotiations for the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.

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SC, PCSO to mark Nat'l Charity Day

The Supreme Court will join the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in celebrating the first National Day of Charity on Oct. 30.

1 min

NCR gun ban enforced for int'l disaster meet

Starting today, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will implement a gun ban in Metro Manila for the five-day Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.

1 min

Businessman, casino worker charged with fraud

A businessman and an employee of a casino in Quezon City are facing criminal charges for allegedly defrauding a firm of P12 million.

1 min

Transport groups won't seek fare hike

Operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) will not file a petition for a fare hike despite a hefty increase in oil prices tomorrow, a transport group announced yesterday.

1 min

Maynilad donates 85 drinking fountains

Valenzuela Mayor Wes Gatchalian and other city officials receive three drinking fountains from Maynilad, which will be installed in the city's public schools.

1 min

South African man caught with P42-M shabu

A South African national was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 for allegedly carrying P42.16 million worth of shabu on Saturday night.

1 min

Toothless

We have a constitutional body tasked to run elections.

4 mins

From across the sea

While scrolling through a Viber Chat group, I immediately took note of a link/video shared by Mr. Dick Pascual, veteran Journalist and columnist of The Philippine STAR who is presently residing or retired abroad.

4 mins

Partnerships and the path to prosperity

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

4 mins

No, immigration isn't raising your rent

World view - In the world according to Sen. JD Vance, immigrants are the root of all evil. During the vice presidential debate with Gov. Tim Walz, he argued that they're responsible for rising housing prices.

1 min

Quezon, Tarlac driving schools suspended for fraud

Two driving schools in Quezon and Tarlac have been suspended for allegedly issuing fraudulent certificates, according to the Land Transportation Office.

1 min

Blast rocks Bangsamoro health chief's office

COTABATO CITY - An explosion struck a compound housing the office of the Bangsamoro Ministry of Health in this city on Saturday.

1 min

Dead Porac councilor among execs suspended over POGO hub

ANGELES CITY – The Office of the Ombudsman has included a dead councilor of Porac town in Pampanga among municipal officials suspended for the illegal operation of a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub.

1 min

11 Chinese nabbed for illegal mining

Eleven Chinese nationals allegedly involved in illegal mining were arrested in Paracale, Camarines Norte yesterday morning.

1 min

Grande hosts 'SNL,' discusses politics, new film

NEW YORK (AFP) – Ariana Grande took the New York 30 Rock stage at \"Saturday Night Live\" for the third time as host and found herself in familiar circumstances.

1 min

Vietnam, China hold talks on S. China Sea tensions

HANOI (AFP) – Vietnam and China agreed to calm tensions in their South China Sea dispute, Vietnamese state media reported yesterday, days after Hanoi accused Beijing of a \"brutal\" attack on its fishermen.

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UN warns of catastrophe as Israel fights 2-front war

BEIRUT (AFP) – UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warned Saturday against a \"catastrophic\" regional conflict as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah and Hamas militants on two fronts, on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.

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Floridians clean up from Milton, hampered by fuel shortage

CORTEZ (AP) – Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton, many of whom were journeying home after fleeing hundreds of miles to escape the storm, spent much of Saturday searching for gas as a fuel shortage gripped the state.

1 min

Blazers foil Stags; Altas rap Knights

College of St. Benilde dug deep to survive an upset-conscious and run-and-gun San Sebastian side, 91-85, and firm up hold of the lead in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena yesterday.

1 min

Hergie, pals stamp class in Asian meet

Hergie Bacyadan is a Filipino athlete with many hats.

1 min

Eagles pull off nail-biter to check skid

Rookies Kristian Porter and Jared Bahay propelled Ateneo to a three-game skid-ending win at the expense of National University, 70-68, in the UAAP Season 87 Men's Basketball Tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday.

1 min

Azkals wind up with silver

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia – Almost but not quite.

1 min

JB SAVES KINGS IN DASMA TIFF

Justin Brownlee time and again came through with clutch plays as Barangay Ginebra repulsed San Miguel Beer, 99-94, to take the 2-1 lead in their PBA Governors' Cup semifinals face-off yesterday at the Dasmariñas City Arena in Cavite.

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Sofia Frank needs us

Sofia Frank needs our help. The country's top female figure skater is making a serious run for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. But she can't do it alone. Fortunate as she has been to have parents who've moved heaven and earth to keep their daughter competitive in an expensive sport, the stakes and costs are higher now. She travels with a coach to competitions in Europe, Asia and through North America, and that is challenging enough. When you add the daily costs of fees for three primary coaches, a harness coach, a spin coach, an off-ice trainer, ballet instructor and daily ice time, it's incredible that they've gotten this far. Granted, Team Frank gets some help from the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Skating Union, but they simply need more, much more.

1 min

Gov't slightly cuts debt payment in Aug

The government slightly reduced its debt service to P186 billion in August, with the bulk going to amortization to domestic lenders.

2 mins

‘Issuance of green energy auction price caps a priority’

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should finalize the pricing mechanisms for the third round of the green energy auction (GEA) program so it can move forward this year, a lawmaker said.

1 min

To cover price hikes, airlines to slap new fee

Travelers may have to pay more for their plane tickets before the year ends, as airlines propose to collect a new fee of up to P300 per flight to cover price hikes at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

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BSP poised to ease policy rates further

IN POLL OF BANK ECONOMISTS

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Ideaspace Ventures adds 5 new startups

Ideaspace Ventures, the startup accelerator arm of the MVP Group of Companies, has added five new startups to its portfolio as part of the 12th cohort of its flagship accelerator program, themed \"Resilient Founders: Game-Changing Ventures.\"

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Frabelle Group opens P755-M cold storage

The Frabelle Group of Companies through a subsidiary has opened a new P755-million cold storage at the Navotas Fish Port Complex (NFPC) to help in boosting the growing demand for cold storage space in the country amid rising food needs.

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