The Philippine Star - November 24, 2024

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November 24, 2024

Quiboloy back at Heart Center

Religious leader Apollo Quiboloy was brought to the Philippine Heart Center yesterday for the start of his extended medical furlough.

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Palace: VP's 'kill' remark is active threat

Security detail for President Marcos has been put on alert over an active threat” against his life by Vice President Sara Duterte, Malacanang said yesterday.

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BBM off to UAE for working visit

President Marcos will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Nov. 26 for a one-day \"working visit,\" Malacañang said over the weekend.

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Bato defends meltdown; Chiz slams VP behavior

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa defended Vice President Sara Duterte from backlash due to her outburst at President Marcos and his family, saying she was only \"human\" and was forced to a meltdown because of political persecution.

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She crossed the line this time

Vice President Sara Duterte has crossed the line, House Majority Leader and La Union 1st District Rep. Paolo Ortega V said yesterday.

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Impunity lingers, 15 years after Maguindanao massacre

Fifteen years after the Philippines witnessed the deadliest single attack on journalists in history, the country remains one of the most dangerous in the world for media practitioners, according to Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF) or Reporters Without Borders.

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Detained Sara aide transferred to hospital

After a standoff triggered by Vice President Sara Duterte's attempt to keep her detained chief of staff Zuleika Lopez from getting transferred to the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW), the House of Representatives finally settled for hospital detention for the latter.

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Lawyer Nilo Divina shines bright at 2024 Stevie Awards

As the year draws to a close, the Philippines celebrates the achievements of one of its most distinguished legal minds - lawyer Nilo Divina.

1 min

DFA chief meets Pope Francis

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo had a rare chance to meet with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Friday.

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PNP to probe VP Sara's threats against BBM

Stressing it is treating all threats to the safety and security of President Marcos seriously, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched an investigation on the remarks of Vice President Sara Duterte that she has contracted an assassin to kill the Chief Executive.

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SAFE SPACE, SAFE JOURNEY: MY HAPPY EXPERIENCE WITH JOYRIDE'S SUPER TAXI

We tried JoyRide newest Hatid Airport Super Taxi service. Here’s what happened.

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DSWD: No politics in ayuda programs

Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday assured the public that the two financial aid or ayuda programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are not being used for political gains.

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MMDA to review earthquake response policy

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is planning to update its nearly decade-old policy in responding to a powerful earthquake that could shake Metro Manila.

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Expect surge in investment scams CICC

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center CICC) has warned the public about an expected surge in investment scams in the country after receiving 14 complaints of cryptocurrency and dollar scams beginning last week.

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P13.6-M shabu seized by PDEA in Las Piñas, Manila

Anti-narcotics agents confiscated two kilos of shabu worth about P13.6 million in two drug stings in Las Piñas and Manila last Friday.

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Gov't urged to expand coverage of biggest scholarship program

The government needs to expand the coverage of its biggest scholarship program to help thin out overcrowded public schools, a group of Christian denomination-run private schools said over the weekend.

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Manhunt underway for killer of woman, son in Valenzuela

Police have launched a manhunt for a man who killed a 43-year-old woman and her six-year-old son in Valenzuela City last Tuesday.

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Eyes Wide Open

Filipinos woke up yesterday to yet another drama that unfolded in this nation of 120 million.

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Pro bono legal services

Every three years, lawyers in this country must now render 60 hours of legal service for free to indigent folks.

1 min

The very real threat of a nuclear war

BABE'S EYE VIEW FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Ending gender-based violence: Ngayon na ang oras!

LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA

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An aging and shrinking population

BREAKTHROUGH

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Why I am so grateful this Thanksgiving

IMMIGRATION CORNER

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How much to save the world?

BEST PRACTICES

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DHSUD distributes assistance to typhoon victims in Albay, Catanduanes

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) distributed unconditional cash assistance and shelter repair materials to typhoon-affected families in Albay and Catanduanes provinces.

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Asia-Pacific sustainable dev't: Baguio ranks 2nd

Baguio City bested 350 competitors in the Asia-Pacific region, placing second in the 3rd CityNet United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) City Awards for sustainable development goals or SDG.

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Typhoons caused P800-M damage to infra - DPWH

The damage caused by tropical storms Nika, Ofel and Pepito to public infrastructure reached over P800 million, the Department of Public Works and Highways said yesterday.

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DOH records 80% hike in dengue cases

The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded an increase of over 80 percent in dengue cases in the country.

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Regional party leader wants BARMM parliamentary poll in May

A leader of a political party in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao said BARMM's first parliamentary elections in May next year must proceed as scheduled.

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Queen Camilla to miss annual show due to illness

Britain's Queen Camilla (in photo) pulled out of one of the royals' most high-profile annual events on Friday night as she continues to experience the effects of a chest infection that she suffered earlier this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.

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Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande cut a 'Wicked' swath worldwide

In \"Wicked,\" Elphaba and Glinda travel from Shiz University to the Emerald City on a glistening green train to meet the wizard.

1 min

Powerful Israeli airstrike shakes Beirut

BEIRUT (Reuters) - A powerful airstrike killed at least four people in central Beirut early yesterday, the health ministry said, shaking the Lebanese capital as Israel pressed its offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.

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WHO keeps mpox at highest alert level

The World Health Organization said on Friday it had decided to keep its alert for the mpox epidemic at the highest level, as the number of cases and countries affected rises.

1 min

Russia to keep testing new missile in combat

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would keep testing its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat and had a stock ready for use, while Ukraine said it was already at work to develop air systems to counter the weapon.

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Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 B

The European Union, United States and other wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit have agreed to raise their offer of a global finance target to $300 billion per year by 2035, sources told Reuters on Saturday.

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Trump names billionaire Scott Bessent as Treasury chief

WASHINGTON (AFP)-US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs.

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Mapua, St. Benilde barge into NCAA finals

Mapua captain Clint Escamis has made known to everyone that he only wants one thing – win the NCAA senior basketball championship.

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Van Sickle shines in mom's home province

Fil-Am Brooke Van Sickle relished the chance to play in her mother's home province in Ilocos Sur and lifted Petro Gazz to a 25-21, 25-17, 25-19 victory over Farm Fresh in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Candon City Arena yesterday.

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Chef Cat rules PSA Cup

Chef Cat struck in the nick of time for a thrilling photo-finish, come-from-behind victory in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Cup benefit race in the 29th Metropolitan Association of Horse Race Owners (MARHO) Breeders' Championships on Friday at the Metro Manila Turf Club Inc. in Malvar, Batangas.

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GILAS NOT TAKING HK LIGHTLY

Every step in this long journey is important for Gilas Pilipinas.

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Defense does it vs Kiwis

Neither New Zealand coach Judd Flavel nor star guard Corey Webster would admit it but what led to Gilas’ first-ever win over the Kiwis in the second FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window at the MOA Arena last Thursday was defense.

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Falcons drag Warriors into knockout match

Adamson took care of business against Ateneo, 69-55, and dragged University of the East into a playoff for the last semifinals ticket in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

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Chua's magic is back

It took over a year before PBA Vice chairman Alfrancis Chua agreed to reprise his role as Gilas team manager and with the added responsibility as Gilas project director, he's ready to do his share in bringing the country's national basketball program to new heights.

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DICT lauds Phl's rise in 2024 UN e-Participation Index

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) welcomed the country's significant improvement in the 2024 United Nations e-Participation Index (EPI), citing the key role of eGovPH super app in driving accessibility, transparency and digital governance success.

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Young Pinoys worry about jobs, education, healthcare

More than four in five Filipino youth have a positive outlook for the next five years, but job security, education and healthcare were cited as top concerns that should be addressed, according to a study by government relations arm Vero Advocacy and global market research agency Kadence International.

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Phl startups inspire climate action at SF Tech Week '24

SAN FRANCISCO, California - Filipino American-founded startups Talino Venture Studios and BayaniPay hosted an event titled \"Climate Resilience by Design: Opportunities in Deep Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Mitigate Climate Risk\" during SF Tech Week 2024.

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Filipino heritage, sustainability take center stage in furniture exhibit

A'kin-atin, a furniture design exhibition, explores how Filipino creativity can transform public spaces into environments that inspire connection, interaction and cultural pride.

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AF Payments, Mastercard kick off partnership

Beep card operator AF Payments Inc. (AFPI) and Mastercard kicked off the first phase of a pilot program under a strategic partnership that aims to broaden contactless acceptance in the country.

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Help yourself first, leaders

\"In the unlikely event of a water ditching,\" says the flight attendant, \"the oxygen masks shall automatically drop, and if you're with your children, make sure you strap the oxygen mask on yourself first...before you do your child.\"

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PetroGreen fires up solar plant in Bohol

PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC), the renewable energy arm of the Yuchengco Group, has activated the 27-megawatt (MW) peak Dagohoy solar power project in Bohol.

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Pru Life UK takes lead in annualized premiums

Pru Life UK led the insurance industry in terms of new business annualized premium equivalent (NBAPE) in the third quarter.

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PDIC, Indonesian counterpart renew partnership

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) and the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corp. (IDIC) have signed an agreement to renew cross-border collaboration.

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Pinoy Wave

If there is one trait or value that our schools should be teaching the Filipino youth, it should be loving everything that is Filipino and Philippine-made.

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Fintech Salmon to apply for thrift bank license

Rural Bank Sta. Rosa Laguna Inc. is looking to transition into a thrift bank as part of its growth strategy, with its parent company Salmon Group eyeing to start its application by end-2025.

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Tesla partners with RCBC for financing

Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. has been named as one of Tesla's preferred financing partners in the Philippines, powering the carmaker's drive toward sustainable mobility.

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TRAVEL, AUCTIONS, AND THE PARISIAN LIFE

chasing heroes

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LITERATURE BOTH SPECTRAL & REALISTIC: PH gears up for primetime in 2025 Frankfurt book fair

With a theme inspired by the specter-laden Sisa chapter of Noli Me Tangere - \"The Imagination Peoples the Air\" - this moment celebrates our nation's ability to weave the spectral and the realistic into vibrant narratives.

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THE LITERATURE OF THE FUTURE

I was in Dumaguete last week for a seminar organized by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines to encourage local authors and publishers to break out into the international market, following through on our participation at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

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ROBINSONS ARTABLADO PRESENTS VICSON APOSTOL'S 'HOME'

For Filipino artist Vicson Apostol, the idea of \"home\" transcends the confines of walls and roofs.

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EDDIE ROMERO'S 'GANITO' SELECTED FOR UNESCO MEMORY OF THE WORLD

Blitz review

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Say It Clear Say It Loud is a love letter to the world

I wanted to create a stronger presence for the LGBT community in relevant social spaces so our messages of hope, love, acceptance, and equality can be heard loud and clear.

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'Gladiator 3' already in works, says director

LOS ANGELES - Ridley Scott's long-awaited \"Gladiator\" sequel has not even hit US theaters yet, but the veteran director is already hard at work on a third installment.

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Catriona Gray on Chelsea Manalo: I'm really proud of her

Former Miss Universe Catriona Gray shared her thoughts on the recently concluded Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico, expressing pride in the Philippines' representative, Chelsea Manalo, despite her not advancing to the Top 12.

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JONATHAN ROUMIE ON PLAYING JESUS IN 'THE CHOSEN': MY LIFE WAS COMPLETELY CHANGED

AMERICAN ACTOR Jonathan Roumie has shared how his life got \"completely changed\" after being cast as Jesus in the most popular faith-based series, \"The Chosen\"

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A Hallyu fan's itinerary

Experience South Korea and fulfill your \"K\" fantasy

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'TIS THE SEASON TO HAVE THE BEST HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE AT NEWPORT WORLD RESORTS

The most wonderful time of the year has arrived, casting Newport World Resorts in festive cheer, cozy staycations, and seasonal events across the property.

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Mobile apps to organize your perfect Christmas getaway

These mobile applications can help you arrange a million journeys in just one device

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JETSETTER-APPROVED DESTINATIONS TO GO BIG ON YOUR CHRISTMAS TRIP

Doc Kim, aka The Moonlighting Doctor, Jax Reyes, The Poor Traveler, and Amanda Griffin-Jacob spill their favorite holiday trips, mishaps, and more

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