The Philippine Star - December 23, 2024
The Philippine Star - December 23, 2024
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December 23, 2024
P50, P100, P500 polymer banknotes released today
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it will circulate limited quantities of its first Philippine polymer (FPP) banknote series starting today, with 70 to 90 million pieces allocated for each of the P500, P100 and P50 denominations.
1 min
TD Romina threatens to enter PAR today
Tropical cyclone wind signal No. 1 was hoisted yesterday in the southern portion of Palawan, particularly Balabac and Kalayaan Islands amid the threat of Tropical Depression Romina, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
1 min
'Gift of self better than material gifts'
More than material things, there may be times when the gift of self to loved ones this Christmas season is better, an official of the Archdiocese of Manila said yesterday.
1 min
House sets probe on PhilHealth funds
The House of Representatives will conduct an investigation on how the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has been managing its funds after billions of pesos in supposedly \"excess\" PhilHealth funds were discovered.
2 mins
14 Senate bets within winning margin - Pulse
Fourteen aspirants running for the Senate next year are within the winning margin, based on the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia.
3 mins
Ombudsman affirms ex-BFAR exec's dismissal
The Office of the Ombudsman has junked the bid of former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) national director Demosthenes Escoto to reverse his dismissal from office over alleged irregularities in the awarding of a P2.1-billion contract for vessel monitoring system (VMS) transceivers to a British company in 2018.
1 min
No reason to imprison Mary Jane in Phl - lawyer
There is no reason to put death row convict Mary Jane Veloso in prison in the Philippines, after the latter was recently repatriated from Indonesia, a lawyer said.
2 mins
P17 B allotted in 2025 budget for soldiers' monthly allowance
The Congress-approved 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) that has yet to be signed into law by President Marcos has earmarked P17 billion for the P10,500 total monthly subsistence allowance of soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
2 mins
CamSur traffic easing as Andaya Highway reopens
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it has reopened sections of Andaya Highway over the weekend to ease the monstrous traffic congestion suffered by motorists in Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte since last week.
1 min
VILLAR: THE ONLY FILIPINO NAMED IN FORBES ASIA'S 2024 HEROES OF PHILANTHROPY
Manuel B. Villar Jr. stands out as the only Filipino included in Forbes Asia's 2024 Heroes of Philanthropy list, marking his second time on this prestigious roster. This recognition honors his significant contributions and dedication to his causes over the past year.
1 min
ACT: Include LGU contractual workers in gratuity pay
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) is urging the national government to include job order and contractual workers in local government units (LGUs) in the P7,000 gratuity pay that President Marcos had earlier approved to recognize their contributions to public service.
1 min
Quinta comm to seek P206-B energy 'refund'
The quinta committee of the House of Representatives has announced that it would \"pivot\" its previous task of helping achieve cheap food to consumers, and is now bent on pursuing its probes for the purpose of achieving cheap energy.
2 mins
Russian figure skater granted Phl citizenship
President Marcos has signed into law a measure granting Philippine citizenship to figure skater Aleksandr Sergeyevich Korovin.
1 min
Most Pinoys trust, satisfied with Air Force - OCTA poll
Seven in 10 Filipinos trust the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and are satisfied with their performance, a commissioned survey conducted by the OCTA Research group found.
1 min
Anti-smoking, vaping ordinance pushed in Manila
Anti-tobacco advocates have urged Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna to pass an ordinance combating smoking and vaping.
1 min
Holiday travelers surge at PITX
Passengers have been flocking to the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) as the holiday season peaks.
1 min
Greet travelers, but don't accept gifts, BI officers told
Frontline officers of the Bureau of Immigration are now permitted to extend holiday greetings to incoming and outgoing travelers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other airports, BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said yesterday.
1 min
EastWest Bank collaborates with GCash to deliver accessible lending options
East West Banking Corporation (EW), a leader in consumer-centric banking, proudly announced a groundbreaking partnership with GCash, the Philippines' leading finance super app, to enable millions of Filipinos to have greater access to lending opportunities.
1 min
Malabon completes blue card aid
Fulfilling its promise of five tranches of assistance in 2024, the Malabon government has started distributing Christmas hams and five kilos of rice to beneficiaries under the city's Ahon Blue Card program.
1 min
PNP: P20.7-B illegal drugs seized in 2024
Approximately P20.7 billion worth of illegal drugs was confiscated in anti-narcotics operations conducted by the Philippine National Police in 2024, PNP chief Rommel Francisco Marbil announced yesterday.
1 min
LTO summons 24 truck owners
The Land Transportation Office has issued show-cause orders to 24 registered owners of trucks for using worn-out tires, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II reported yesterday.
1 min
Gift-giving season
EDITORIAL - In this season of giving, it says a lot about the magnitude of the corruption problem in this country that Bureau of Immigration personnel at the country's airports need guidance on whether or not they can give holiday greetings to passengers.
1 min
Joy of reading
SKETCHES
4 mins
Missions we did not know about
CTALK - All throughout 2024, there has been a recurring message shared in our church and among Christian circles. Every time I heard it, I would turn it into a mental note and classify it under \"reassurance\" and \"encouragement.\"
4 mins
The young Dodong Nemenzo (1)
QWERTYMAN - It was with deep sadness that we received the news last week of the passing of Francisco \"Dodong\" Nemenzo, the staunch Marxist, nationalist and former president of the University of the Philippines.
4 mins
Breaking the cycle of childhood poverty
World view - New York state has one of the worst child poverty rates in the country.
2 mins
'For good'
GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS
4 mins
It's an election budget
COMMONSENSE - In utter dismay over how badly distorted the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) came out, President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" Marcos Jr. (PBBM) wants to redo it.
4 mins
Kanlaon agri damage hits P32.8 M
The damage caused by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano to the agriculture sector has reached P32.83 million, the Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) said.
1 min
Political rivals unite to give ethnic Manobo children shoes
Hundreds of ethnic Manobo school children received new pairs of shoes from erstwhile bitter political rivals who united for an outreach mission at a tribal enclave in Magpet, Cotabato.
1 min
MPTC offers toll-free passage on Christmas, New Year
The Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) announced yesterday a toll-free travel for motorists during select hours this Christmas and on New Year.
1 min
Palace declares special non-working days in 8 areas
Special non-working days have been declared by President Marcos in various parts of the country to allow residents to mark their founding anniversaries and local festivities next month.
1 min
China ‘firmly opposes’ US military aid to Taiwan
China said yesterday it \"firmly opposed\" US President Joe Biden’s approval of $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan.
1 min
Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' director of harassment
Blake Lively has accused her \"It Ends With Us\" director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to \"destroy\" her reputation in a legal complaint.
1 min
US fighter jet shot down in 'friendly fire' incident
Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea early yesterday in \"an apparent case of friendly fire,\" the American military said.
1 min
Suspect in Christmas market attack railed vs Islam, Germany
MAGDEBURG (AFP) - The Saudi suspect in Germany's deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market held strongly anti-Islam views and was angry with Germany's migrant and asylum policy, officials said on Saturday.
2 mins
WONDROUS WIN IN SURAKARTA
Shrugging off three deflating draws, the Philippines delivered the victory that counted the most in the final push for the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup semifinals.
3 mins
Olivarez rules Dagitab Open
Eric Jed Olivarez solidified his position as a standout in Philippine tennis, claiming the Dagitab Festival National Open crown with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over John Benedict Aguilar at the City of Naga courts in Cebu over the weekend.
1 min
Tatum logs first 40-plus point triple-double
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics started slowly, tussling early with the Chicago Bulls.
1 min
E-Painters strike at endgame, rip Dyip
SGA signs Cousins for Dubai campaign
1 min
Beach Christmas
There's something about spending the holidays on the beach. The air is literally different. Smoother, safer, soothing, cleansing. But you're not going to just sit around and eat all day.
2 mins
WONDROUS WIN IN SURAKARTA
Shrugging off three deflating draws, the Philippines delivered the victory that counted the most in the final push for the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup semifinals.
1 min
Usyk tames Fury
Oleksandr Usyk remained undefeated when he successfully defended his heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision over Tyson Fury on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
1 min
Foreign debt hits record $139.64 B
The country's external debt hit an all-time high of $139.64 billion in end-September due to higher borrowings of the national government and the private sector, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
2 mins
Vehicle sales rev up by 8.5% in Nov
Vehicle sales in the Philippines accelerated by 8.5 percent in November compared to the same month last year, driven by strong demand for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
1 min
Mang Inasal grilling up for aggressive expansion
Mang Inasal, Jollibee Group's casual dining brand, is cooking up an aggressive expansion plan that will see its store network in the country nearly double by the end of the decade.
2 mins
Muted trading seen this week
Muted trading in the local stock market is expected in this shortened trading week as investors may continue to digest the rate cut projections of both the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Federal Reserve.
1 min
Fed spoils Christmas party
The merrymaking and the parties on Wall Street turned somber last week as investors digested the Federal Reserve's hawkish surprise.
3 mins
ACEN allots P70 B for capex in 2025
Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is allocating P70 billion in capital expenditure (capex) next year to fuel its growth and further strengthen its renewable energy portfolio.
1 min
BEHIND THE LIGHTS
A Christmas tribute to AboitizPower's unsung heroes working the holidays
3 mins
Poor business model
The Metro Manila condo oversupply, now equivalent to 34 months, is not surprising.
4 mins
ADB OKs $500-M loan for employment recovery
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500-million loan to the Philippines to support employment recovery through skills training and prepare the workforce for changing industry needs.
1 min
Holiday exodus
The Christmas and New Year holiday exodus out of the city began over the weekend and will likely last until the first week of January.
5 mins
Pets, poultry to fuel rise in corn imports
The growing demand for pet food and sustained poultry expansion would drive the country's corn import in the current market year to rise by seven percent year-on-year to over 1.6 million metric tons (MT).
1 min
Nomura: BSP likely to deliver three rate cuts in early 2025
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) likely implement a series of 25-basis-point (bps) rate cuts during its first three meetings in 2025, Nomura Global Markets Research said.
1 min
ACMobility takes over EV charger locator
The automotive unit of the Ayala Group has acquired a startup that promotes the shift to electric vehicles by pointing drivers to the nearest charging station wherever in the Philippines.
1 min
Take it from Kim Chiu: Celebrate the small wins
Kim Chiu is known to her legion of fans and in the local tinseltown as the \"Pinoy Big Brother: Teen\" housemate and big winner, The Chinita Princess, and the Kapamilya performer and actress.
2 mins
MMFF PRODUCERS HOPEFUL FOR AUDIENCE SUPPORT
EVERY YEAR, THE METRO Manila Film Festival (MMFF) provides one of the biggest platforms for Filipino films to take the spotlight. However, not all films are created equal in the eyes of cinemas and audiences.
4 mins
Ateneo Art Gallery presents PKL Prize winners and unveils return exhibition of the Ateneo Art Awards 2024
The Ateneo Art Gallery (AAG) announced this year's winning writers for the Ateneo Art Awards 2024 Purita Kalaw-Ledesma (PKL) Prizes in Art Criticism during the Awarding Ceremony held Nov. 24.
2 mins
The family Christmas tradition in Baguio
Two weeks ago, our family went on our annual Christmas trip to Baguio from Dec. 12 to 15.
5 mins
FAMILY TAPESTRIES
In my senior year of college, I was assigned to read, for a memory studies class, the memoir Subversive Lives, a generational portrait of the Marcos dictatorship years written by the Quimpo siblings.
2 mins
ART'S HEROES AND ZEROES
2024's defining moments in art and history.
5 mins
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