The Philippine Star - November 01, 2024

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November 01, 2024

Miru completes 110,620 counting machines

Two months ahead of schedule, the joint venture (JV) led by Miru Systems completed the production of the 110,620 automated counting machines (ACMs) for the May 2025 midterm elections.

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POGO hub raided in Bataan

Fifty-seven foreigners and 358 Filipinos were rounded up during a raid yesterday afternoon on a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bagac, Bataan that is suspected to be involved in criminal activities.

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Palace bares 2025 holidays, special days

Malacañang has issued a proclamation enumerating the holidays for next year, including the anniversary of the people power revolution, which was classified as a special working day.

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BBM ratings stable, big drop for Sara - OCTA

A majority of Filipinos continue to trust and approve of the performance of President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte, according to the third quarter survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.

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ERC chief reinstated after suspension lifted

The Office of the Ombudsman has lifted the six-month preventive suspension order it issued against Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta in connection with the administrative charges filed against her by consumer group National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms Inc. (NASECORE).

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Seek the common good this Undas - BBM

President Marcos called on Filipinos to seek the common good and to become better stewards of the nation as they observe All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

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Risa eyes contempt rap vs Rody for foul words

If former president Rodrigo Duterte again uses foul language during the next Senate hearing on his bloody crackdown on drugs, Sen. Risa Hontiveros will not hesitate to cite him in contempt.

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Pangandaman calls for gender mainstreaming in national budget

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman underscored the need to mainstream gender and development in the national budget at the first-ever high-level ministerial International Conference on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) hosted by the Philippines.

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PSN/PM editor-in-chief Jo Abelgas writes 30

Jocelyn \"Jo\" Lising-Abelgas, respected veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of Pilipino Star Ngayon and PM (Pang Masa), died Thursday at age 61.

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Phl ranks 9th in journalist killings Impunity Index

Justice remains elusive for many journalists killed in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world.

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Envoy: South Korea stands with Phl on sea issue

South Korea stands with the Philippines in upholding the rule of law amid \"palpable\" tensions in the region and the \"turbulent\" situation in the South China Sea, Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa said.

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Leon weakens after battering Batanes, to leave PAR

Typhoon Leon was forecast to leave the Philippine area of responsibility last night after battering Batanes, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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Grant amnesty to hospitals with unresolved cases, PhilHealth urged

A group of private hospitals is urging the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to grant amnesty to hospitals with suspected fraudulent cases that have not been resolved for more than a year.

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DOLE: No work, no pay on Undas

Employees who will not work today and tomorrow will not be paid, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

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LTO probes online portal breakdown

The Land Transportation Office is investigating a severed internet line, which led to the breakdown of the LTO's online portal yesterday, affecting thousands of motorists nationwide.

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6 charged over Marikina cemetery exhumations

Criminal charges have been filed against the administrator and five other personnel of the Barangka public cemetery in Marikina over the unauthorized exhumation of human remains.

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Comelec: Last batch of ACMs set for delivery

The last batch of automated counting machines (ACMs) for the May 2025 midterm elections is arriving in the country soon, according to the Commission on Elections.

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6,700 personnel deployed in QC for Undas

Thousands of law enforcers and local government personnel will be deployed in Quezon City during the observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days.

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Lino Cayetano's bid to transfer voter record denied

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has dismissed the application of former Taguig mayor Lino Cayetano to transfer his voter registration from the city's congressional District 2 to 1.

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Former TV exec faces sex raps

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges of acts of lasciviousness against former TV5 news executive Cliff Gingco.

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Hell can wait

SKETCHES - On Halloween, my thoughts were on killing. Specifically, on those who kill people. It seems there are a lot of them in our country, despite widespread religious devotion as well as belief in ghosts, the devil and malevolent spirits.

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Don't drop the ball

As the nation goes through the annual ritual of remembering the dearly departed this weekend, there may be less mourning in many households.

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Duterte 101

ROSES & THORNS - If I were to be given the chance to teach again, I would have a class called Duterte 101. In all my life, I have never known a leader as famous and at the same time as infamous as Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

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He'll take you to hell

COMMONSENSE - Among his four children, former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte (FPRRD) considers his daughter from his wife Elizabeth Zimmerman as the one who got most of his genes.

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Senators didn't ask why Duterte's drug war failed

Monday’s hearing at the actor-packed Senate began with comedy. Livestream viewers guffawed as a mustached solon spoke while his Mini-Me sat behind him.

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Anomalous situation

To be liable for bigamy, the second or subsequent marriage contracted by the accused must have all the essential requisites for validity. If the second marriage contracted by the accused is not valid, she cannot be convicted of bigamy.

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'Nostradamus' of US polls predict Harris win

Point of view - The fans of Donald Trump, of course, will not agree. However, historian Allan Lichtman's prediction for the 2024 American presidential polls has been published by many credible news networks, including Newsweek and USA Today.

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Palawan closed fishing season starts

The three-month closed fishing season in northeastern Palawan starts today to allow round scads or galunggong to repopulate, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

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Kristine fatalities increase to 150

The number of fatalities from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine rose to 150 yesterday, with at least 115 injured and 29 reported missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

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3 cops nabbed for kidnap

Three of four policemen tagged in the kidnapping of two drug suspects in this province have been arrested, according to the National Police Commission.

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Kanlaon seismic activity increases

State volcanologists have warned of a possible eruptive unrest after Kanlaon Volcano in Negros showed signs of increased activity yesterday.

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17 killed as 2 MILF factions clash

Seventeen people were reported killed in a series of clashes between two warring factions of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday, according to the Philippine National Police.

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Military presence in Camiguin questioned

Residents have questioned the increased military presence in Camiguin, saying it does not paint a good picture of the island-province.

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Trump pulls stunt with garbage truck

Donald Trump (in photo) pulled an election stunt with a garbage truck Wednesday as the White House campaign was forced off-piste by muddled remarks from US President Joe Biden about the Republican's supporters that caused a headache for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

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Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan

A powerful typhoon made landfall in Taiwan yesterday, killing one person and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island's east coast and northern areas, after barreling past the northern Philippines.

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Rodrigo recalls moment she fell through hole on stage

LOS ANGELES - Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo said she still had fun during her concert tour in Melbourne, Australia despite falling through a hole on the stage, CNN reported on Wednesday.

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NoKor test-fires long-range missile

North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in almost a year yesterday, demonstrating a potential advancement in its ability to launch long-range nuclear attacks on the mainland US.

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China holds first dual aircraft carrier drills in SCS

China has conducted its first military drills with its two operational aircraft carriers in the contested South China Sea, state media said yesterday.

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Spain races to save victims as floods kill 95

SEDAVI (AFP) - Rescuers raced yesterday to find survivors and victims of once-in-a-generation floods in Spain that killed at least 95 people and left towns submerged in a muddy deluge with overturned cars scattered in the streets.

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Filipinas split Turkey assignments

The Filipinas fell short of completing a two-game sweep of its assignments in the Pink Ladies Week in Antalya, Turkey as they sustained a 1-4 defeat to Kenya Wednesday.

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Gomez back as nat'l chess king

Filipino Grandmaster John Paul Gomez never lost hope he would once again ascend the summit of Philippines chess.

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DODGERS ESCAPE, CELEBRATE

All Saints' Day tiff: TNT trick or Ginebra treat?

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Pacers thwart Celtics in OT; Bronny gets first NBA basket

Pascal Siakam drilled the game-winning three-pointer in overtime as the Indiana Pacers beat Boston 135-132 on Wednesday, handing the NBA champion Celtics their first defeat of the season.

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Strong start for Philippine paddlers

Philippine paddlers opened their campaign auspiciously in the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships yesterday, bagging two silver and four bronze medals on a course overlooking the Puerto Princesa Baywalk here.

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King back with Bossing

SPORTING CHANCE

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Pampanga makes North finals

Defending champion Pampanga went through overtime to nip Nueva Ecija, 83-80, late Wednesday and forge a dream North Division title tussle with San Juan in the MPBL Sixth Season at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.

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Inflation back above 2% in Oct - BSP

Headline inflation likely picked up to above two percent in October after easing for two straight months to 3.3 percent in August and 1.9 percent in September, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

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PIDS: Skills mismatch hinders economic growth

The gap between required skills and those available in the workforce is a significant challenge to the country's economic growth, according to state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies.

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FAO, WB to implement $25-M grant to boost health system

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Bank will implement a $24.9-million grant to boost the country's health system, particularly in improving disease surveillance and strengthening laboratory capacity.

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More hot money entered Phl in Sept

More speculative funds entered the Philippines in September, marking the third straight month of net inflow, amid continued appetite among foreign investors, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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Cautious investors weigh down stocks

Investors decided to err on the side of caution ahead of the All Saints' Day holiday and next week's US presidential elections.

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Cebu Pacific adds 3 more Airbus planes to fleet

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific ended October not only with an expanded network, but also with a boosted fleet, thanks to the arrival of three new widebody aircraft from Airbus.

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Further growth seen in RFM-Unilever ice cream joint venture

The joint venture between RFM Corp. and Unilever expects sustained growth as it continues to see huge potential in the country's ice cream market.

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Ayala to voluntary suspend trading of preferred shares

Ayala Corp. (AC) will implement a voluntary trading suspension on its preferred \"B\" series 2 shares (APB2R) starting Nov. 14 in line with the redemption of the shares.

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PXP Energy upbeat on BARMM petroleum drilling prospects

PXP Energy Corp., chaired by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, is keeping its hopes up for the possible exploration of two petroleum blocks in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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NAIA as the Philippines

It is a long weekend again and people are trooping to NAIA for flights to home provinces or vacation spots. This means the agony people usually endure at NAIA will double or triple.

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ARTA rolls out AI-enhanced complaints handling system

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has launched an electronic complaints management system (ECMS) that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make it easier to handle complaints that is expected to increase next year.

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Hotel101 Global app users seen doubling by yearend

DoubleDragon Corp., the listed developer chaired by Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II, is targeting to double the user base of the Hotel101 Global app by the end of the year, reaching one million registered users by then.

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SEC OKs dissolution of URC unit

Gokongwei-led Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to shorten the corporate term of a subsidiary.

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Globe on track to open Phl's biggest data center

Telco-to-tech provider Globe Telecom Inc. is nearing completion of the largest data center in the Philippines, as it plans to open the facility by the second quarter of 2025.

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PHILCONSTRUCT celebrates 35 years of building excellence

Join contractors, developers, homeowners, architects, engineers, business leaders, government authorities and construction enthusiasts for a grand showcase of products, technology, equipment and services at the 35th anniversary celebration of PHILCONSTRUCT, happening from Nov. 7-10 this year, at two major venues—the SMX Convention Center Manila and the World Trade Center Manila.

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EastWest Bank earnings up 20% to P5.8 B

EastWest Banking Corp. saw its net income jump by 20 percent to P5.8 billion in the first nine months on the back of higher income-generating capacity amid favorable securities trading in the third quarter.

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Convenience and speed

With the long Undas holiday upon us, most Filipinos are no doubt off on the traditional long-weekend vacation, either opting for a long weekend drive somewhere near the city or, for those who can afford it, a quick three-to-four-day getaway abroad.

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A FAMILY'S LEGACY OF COMPASSION: Arlington Memorial Chapels offers care in life's most vulnerable moments

Arlington Memorial Chapels offers care in life's most vulnerable moments

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Building a Nation of Homeowners: SMDC turns over Iloilo's first vertical socialized housing

M Development Corporation (SMDC), the residential arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI), has inaugurated Iloilo's first vertical socialized housing project, KaUSWAGAN Residences, marking a significant step in addressing the national housing backlog.

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Planning Ahead: A mindful approach to end-of-life and legacy arrangements

End-of-life planning is one of the most challenging conversations a family can face, but having a plan in place provides peace of mind and clarity during an otherwise difficult time.

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KIA UNLEASHES THE EV9 LUXURY ELECTRIC SUV AT 9TH PIMS

Kia unveiled last week at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show its highly anticipated EV9 full-size all-electric SUV.

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CREATIVE WAYS TO MEMORIALIZE LOVED ONES

Their light can shine long after they're gone

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THERE'S MORE THAN SADNESS TO GRIEVING

Grief is love undelivered

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HOW AI-AI AND ARNELL'S SING-ALONG DAYS LED TO LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP

THERE'S NO CHANCE OF feeling blue whenever Ai-Ai delas Alas and Arnell Ignacio are around. Ai-Ai and Arnell appeared on \"Fast Talk with Boy Abunda\" a couple of days ago for \"The Talk\" segment.

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From Maria Clara to calendar girl: Julie Anne embraces 'bolder, more fun side'

\"This is a surreal moment.\" That was what singer-actress Julie Anne San Jose excitedly exclaimed after she was recently launched as the 2025 calendar girl of Ginebra San Miguel (GSM) on Wednesday night at the Manila Diamond Hotel.

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MIKKEL LENTZ ON WHY MICHAEL LEARNS TO ROCK SONGS STAND TEST OF TIME

Michael Learns To Rock (MLTR) has recently released the single, A Life To Remember. The latter is a welcome addition to the legendary Danish band's collection of hits and classics.

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Robert Downey Jr. vows to 'sue' any future use of his likeness

LOS ANGELES - Robert Downey Jr. doesn't think Marvel executives would ever recreate his portrayal of Tony Stark using artificial intelligence. But if they did, he would lawyer up — even posthumously.

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Dag-as, siyaman, laglagan & other Pinoy customs about the dearly departed

Being raised in Gulod has afforded me a front-row seat to some barrio customs about death. What seemed morbid and fearsome to me when I was a child has become a source of my own understanding of how death is also a celebration of a life well lived.

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BREAKING UP WITH MY STAN GIRL ERA

I did not fall out of love or outgrow K-pop. I simply realized the nasty culture that pervades it.

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WHY ANTON HUANG CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS 'QUIET LUXURY' BRAND—AND BROUGHT IT TO MANILA

Known for using technical fabrics in contemporary suiting, Boggi Milano opens a flagship store in Greenbelt 5.

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