The Philippine Star - October 15, 2024

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October 15, 2024

Fuel prices up by over P2

Fuel prices will increase by as much as P2.70 per liter today.

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Pro-Duterte Pinoys down, pro-Marcos slightly up – OCTA

More Filipinos identify themselves as pro-Marcos than pro-Duterte, with \"independents\" or those not affiliated with any group making up a significant chunk, based on the latest survey by OCTA Research.

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DENR, DND conduct review of 'big one' master plan

A thorough review of the master plan is being done by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of National Defense (DND) after an official of the United Nations said that the Philippines must prepare for the eventuality of a \"big one.\"

1 min

‘No return to ICC despite findings by quad comm’

Bersamin: ICC won’t get quad report on drug war

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Bong Go: No reward system during war on drugs

Contrary to claims of a former police officer, Sen. Bong Go has strongly denied that a \"reward system\" was in place during former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.

1 min

Media can help reduce disaster risk - UN

The United Nations yesterday underscored the important role of media in reducing disasters in the Philippines and other parts of the world, as the country hosts the five-day Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

1 min

Globe starts blocking AI-generated child porn

Globe Telecom Inc. has started blocking non-photographic imagery (NPI) of child sexual abuse that has tried to breach its network, as it ramps up measures against malicious content, the leading telco said.

1 min

BFAR vessel harassed by Chinese militia in Pag-asa Island

Two vessels of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) were harassed by a Chinese militia vessel while conducting a routine maritime patrol off Pag-asa Island in Palawan.

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73% of Pinoys won't support pro-China candidates – Pulse Asia

A large majority of Filipinos are not inclined to support those who are deemed \"pro-China candidates\" in the May 2025 midterm elections, according to a commissioned survey conducted by Pulse Asia.

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Duque still faces graft raps before Sandiganbayan

The Office of the Ombudsman yesterday said the dismissal of administrative charges against former health secretary Francisco Duque III will not bear weight in his P41-billion criminal case for graft before the Sandiganbayan.

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Senate seeks court nod for Quiboloy's attendance in probe

A Senate panel has formally requested a trial court to allow the attendance of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy and five others at a public hearing scheduled for next week.

1 min

Teodoro doubts China's sincerity in SCS Code

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. doubts China's intention to negotiate and conclude a legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea.

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DILG's Remulla: All POGOs closed by yearend

Make no mistake. There will be no more Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) and other online gaming enterprises in the country by the end of this year, as ordered by President Marcos, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.

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Int'l disaster confab to aid in Sendai Framework implementation

The ongoing Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) in Manila will help United Nations member-states implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a global agreement aimed at reducing disaster risks and losses by 2030, according to President Marcos.

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AI: Phl gov’t using digital tools to stifle dissent

Human rights organization Amnesty International (AI) has discovered the increasing use of Facebook and other online tools to target young activists and stifle dissent and freedom of expression in the Philippines.

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Political events banned in Manila ahead of Undas

In observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, political and private groups are prohibited from holding events in Manila from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, according to the city government.

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DOJ: 20% discount for PWDs extends to group orders

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are entitled to a 20 percent discount and value-added tax exemption for food purchases shared with a group, according to the Department of Justice.

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500 OFWs returning from Lebanon - DMW

At least 500 overseas Filipino workers are expected to return home from Lebanon amid the government's efforts to repatriate more OFWs from the conflict-stricken country, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported yesterday.

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Pinoy math wizards win 19 medals in int'l contest

Filipino students from public and private schools across the country brought home 19 medals during the 21st International Mathematics and Science Olympiad in China from Oct. 1 to 6.

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Dashcams in police cars sought

Dashboard cameras should be installed in police vehicles to aid in deterring crime, according to Quezon City 6th District Rep. Victoria Co-Pilar.

1 min

LTO suspends 3 driving schools

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended three more driving schools in Metro Manila and Cavite over the issuance of fraudulent theoretical driving course (TDC) and practical driving course (PDC) certificates.

1 min

1 dead, 6 hurt in QC brawl

A man was killed and six others were injured after two groups figured in a brawl in Quezon City on Sunday.

1 min

Spike

Today, gasoline prices rise by almost P3. The trend towards lower fuel prices we saw through August and September has reversed.

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Showbiz and politics

The 2025 midterm elections circus has come to town, as they say, and what a joke it's turning out to be.

3 mins

Crimes against humanity

The explosive revelations at the joint inquiry being conducted by four committees of the House of Representatives are forming a picture of a systematic, widespread, state-sponsored execution of drug suspects during the Duterte administration.

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Riders of Change: The campaign trail from startup to service

PEDDLER OF HOPE - When we started Angkas, it felt like we were throwing ourselves into the unknown – just like now, as we dive headfirst into the world of public service with the Angkasangga Partylist.

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My heart remains captive in Gaza

World view - On Oct. 7, 2023, my freedom, security and peace were brutally taken from me. That day, I was kidnapped from my home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. The rolling fields and beautiful farmland of our kibbutz turned into a battlefield as hordes of terrorists raided our homes, murdering, kidnapping, burning and looting.

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Non-working holidays declared in 8 areas

Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special non-working holidays in eight areas in the country for the celebration of local anniversaries and festivities.

1 min

P8.3-M Ecstasy tablets seized in Clark

Party drug Ecstasy tablets worth about P8.3 million have been seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) at the Port of Clark in Pampanga.

1 min

PhlPost opens drive-thru post office in Davao City

Postal transactions in Davao City are expected to become more efficient and convenient following the opening of the Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost)'s first drive-through post office.

1 min

Typhoon-hit farmers receive P10,000 in crop insurance

Up to 10,781 farmers displaced by Typhoon Julian have received P10,000 each in indemnity from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp.

1 min

Trio wins economics Nobel for work on wealth inequality

STOCKHOLM (AP) - The Nobel memorial prize in economics was awarded Monday to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for research into reasons why some countries succeed and others fail.

1 min

Tesla car fire kills 4 in France

BORDEAUX (AFP) - Four people were killed in western France late Saturday when a Tesla electric car caught fire for reasons not yet determined, prosecutors said Sunday.

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US to send Thaad anti-missile system to Israel

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US said on Sunday it will send US troops to Israel along with an advanced US anti-missile system, in a highly unusual deployment meant to bolster the country's air defenses following missile attacks by Iran.

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"'GoT' dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches $1.49 M at auction

DALLAS (AFP) – \"Game of Thrones\" fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million.

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Zelensky: North Koreans fighting with Russians in Ukraine

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that defense relationships with his country's partners would have to change in light of North Korean transfers of people as well as weapons to Russian forces in Ukraine.

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PFF goes deep into grassroots with family

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) launched the Football Starts At Home (FSAH) as its newest flagship program that aims to complement the national teams at the grassroots level in the long haul.

1 min

UCAL welcomes Season 7 with 10-team roster

Tougher competition is expected as the University and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum welcomes two new schools for Season 7 which fires off Thursday at the Paco Arena.

1 min

Fuller brings life to ROS chances

The PBA Governors' Cup semifinals isn't just about Justin Brownlee (Ginebra), Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (TNT) and EJ Anosike (San Miguel). Rain or Shine import Aaron Fuller reminded everyone of that as he redeemed himself with a heroic performance to inject some life into the Elasto Painters' semifinal campaign.

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PBA Legends still fan faves

They've been long retired from playing in the PBA but 10 Legends re-emerged to suit up in an exhibition game that was the highlight of the nine-event Watsons Olympics at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex last Wednesday.

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Casimero scores TKO

John Riel Casimero, a former three-division world champion, made up for missing the super-bantamweight limit of 122 pounds by scoring a first-round stoppage of American Saul Sanchez in Yokohama, Japan last Sunday.

1 min

High hopes on Azkals 7s

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia - Azkals co-skipper Misagh Bahadoran strongly believes there's a bright future for the Philippines in seven-a-side football.

1 min

‘Phl least exposed to China’s stimulus’

The Philippines is the least exposed among economies in Asia as China unleashed several stimulus measures in an effort to boost economic growth, according to Nomura Global Markets Research.

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Special duties fund seen growing faster

The earmarked fund for the development of local industries affected by imports is likely to increase as the government imposes additional duties on new products, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said.

1 min

PBCom kicks off first bond issuance

Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) is raising at least P2 billion through its maiden peso bond issuance, with an option to oversubscribe.

1 min

Meralco, Samsung forge nuclear energy deal

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), chaired by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, has partnered with South Korea's leading conglomerate Samsung Group to advance nuclear energy development in the Philippines.

1 min

Waiting time as a productive thinking time

Lorraine (not her real name) is a friend on Facebook. She's a human resource (HR) manager of a small factory who inquired about my free management consultation.

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Megaworld enters Ilocos with P15-B Laoag township

Property developer Megaworld Corp. is bringing its residential expansion to the north of Luzon by investing P15 billion to build a township on the coastline of Laoag, Ilocos Norte.

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Ayala Corp's P15-B pref share sale 'heavily oversubscribed'

Ayala Corp.'s planned issuance of up to P15 billion worth of preferred shares has attracted strong investor support, resulting in a significant oversubscription.

1 min

Anya Resorts Tagaytay expanding

Roxaco Land Corp., led by chairman Pedro Roxas and president and CEO Santiago \"Santi” Elizalde, is set to start next month the expansion of its 7.2-hectare Anya Resorts Tagaytay property. The expansion would complete the third phase of the development of the resort covering over two hectares.

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Nickel miners pour in P4.3 B for SDG programs

Nickel miners invested over P4 billion last year to contribute to the country's attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly on reducing poverty and promoting good health and well-being in their concerned communities.

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DMAP launches first-ever program certifications for digital professionals

The Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP), the country's center of excellence and innovation in digital marketing, has partnered with Certified Digital Marketer (CDM) to offer program certifications to over 2,000 expected attendees at the Digital Congress (DigiCon) 2024 starting today at Newport City.

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SLEX link to Ayala Greenfield soon to open

The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is set to open an interchange leading to the posh village of Ayala Greenfield Estates, as the tollway makes another move to expand its coverage.

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UNFORGETTABLE LESSONS FROM LATE SM GROUP & BDO FOUNDER HENRY SY SR.

It was a unique privilege to have personally known and conversed over the years with the late Henry Sy, Sr., founder of the SM Group and BDO Unibank, Inc., and philanthropist of SM Foundation. I gleaned many lessons from this legendary self-made entrepreneur and the man known as the \"shopping mall king\" of the Philippines. His life's work left an indelible mark on the country's economy and serves as an inspiration for generations of people from all walks of life.

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Making quality generic medicines accessible for Filipinos

The Philippines continues to face a health crisis, with heart disease, stroke, respiratory infections and kidney diseases among the leading causes of death, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

1 min

AMOY MATANDA - AND PROUD OF IT!

Kids today are totally unashamed of smelling like grandma, which is a good thing.

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Healthcare partners for the Filipino soldier

In my last column piece, I wrote about the Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. (SSFI) and their meeting with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arms of the MVP Group, led by chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP), where the latter presented the conglomerate's CSR programs and advocacies, to seek ways to collaborate, particularly in supporting the government's national direction to uplift the quality of life of Filipinos.

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From the Rising Sun to a Rising Star

For seven years, Carlos Yulo, of Leveriza, Manila, trained in gymnastics in Tokyo, learning not just the language, but the impeccable discipline of the Japanese people. From the hardwood floors of the gym, training day in and day out, he has risen like the golden sun to become the best that he could be in the Paris 2024 Olympics, making history.

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LANY gets sentimental over back-to-back concerts in PHL

American pop-rock band LANY is back in the Philippines for the four-day \"A Beautiful Blur World Tour\" concert tour in Bulacan and Cebu.

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LOUISE DELOS REYES STEPS OUT OF COMFORT ZONE, GOES INTO PASTRY-MAKING

Following her battle with mental health issues, Louise delos Reyes is in a \"better headspace\" now.

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Kuh Ledesma tries new songs and show concepts

After establishing their names in their chosen fields, artists need to reinvent themselves or experiment to offer something new. Kuh Ledesma knows the value of it, song- and show-wise.

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'BALOTA' STARS SASSA GURL, ESNYR WEIGH IN ON FELLOW CONTENT CREATORS RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

ON THE HEELS OF THE recent filing of candidacies by political aspirants, including social media influencers and content creators, the theatrical release of the election-themed Cinemalaya 2024 entry \"Balota\" couldn't have come at a better time.

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