The Philippine Star - October 25, 2024

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October 25, 2024

Pagasa: Kristine may reloop back to PAR

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine maintained its strength as it roared through Northern Luzon yesterday and is now making its way over the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

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Bato on drug war: No regrets, will do it again

Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa has no regrets implementing the bloody war on drugs of former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying he would \"do it again\" if given a chance as he expressed willingness to participate in the Senate's inquiry on Monday.

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DepEd assessing missed school days, makeup classes

The Department of Education (DepEd) is assessing the number of missed school days due to calamities, the most recent of which was due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, in order to implement the necessary interventions in the coming days, including possible makeup classes.

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Comelec posts names of all party-list nominees

The names of all party-list nominees in the May 2025 elections are now out for public scrutiny and possible filing of petitions for cancellation of nomination.

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Dam water release to be gradual, measured

As Severe Tropical Storm Kristine moved to Northern Luzon yesterday after inundating large parts of the Bicol region, the National Power Corp. (Napocor) started releasing dam water while assuring the public the procedure would be controlled to avoid flooding in downstream communities.

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Kristine death toll rises to 26

Classes, work in Luzon still suspended today

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SC asked: Issue TRO ASAP on PhilHealth fund transfer

A senior administration lawmaker from Mindanao yesterday urged the Supreme Court to immediately issue a temporary restraining order to stop further transfers of funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the national treasury and prevent the dissipation of the money.

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Quiboloy accusers urged to file cases in court

Senate President Francis Escudero lauded the Senate women and children committee for concluding its investigation, saying the witnesses may now pursue cases in court against accused sex offender and human trafficker Apollo Quiboloy.

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Kristine to hurt palay production - DA chief

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine will hurt the country's total palay production as the Department of Agriculture (DA) awaits reports on damage to the sector, Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.

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Kristine destroys, damages hundreds of classrooms

Amid a limited budget to address classroom shortage nationwide, school infrastructure incurred damage amounting to P765 million due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, according to the Department of Education (DepEd).

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POGO probe canceled due to Kristine

The quad committee of the House of Representatives canceled its hearing scheduled yesterday, to allow congressmen to focus their efforts on providing relief and assistance to their respective districts in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

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Phones abuzz with flood warnings

With Severe Tropical Storm Kristine affecting Luzon and other parts of the country, rain and flood warnings are being sent through text messages by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

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No water at NAIA 1 toilets

After resolving the baggage handling system glitch, lavatories at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 suffered from a damaged main water pipe on Wednesday night.

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Kristine floods MM; Classes still suspended

Torrential rains dumped by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine submerged parts of Metro Manila yesterday.

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Whither weather?

How about simplifying the rainfall flood warning system to numerical alerts, like the storm signals? Everyone has grown used to Signal Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Super Typhoon Yolanda was categorized as No. 4), and prepare accordingly -residents, government personnel, rescue and relief teams.

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Comelec restrained

Last Wednesday, the Supreme Court restrained the Commission on Elections from disqualifying from the 2025 polls government officials who have been dismissed and barred from ever holding public office. Comelec officials said some 100 people could be covered by the SC ruling.

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How Senate can exceed quad comm probe of EJKs

\"Huwad comm versus Quad comm.\" That went viral when Sen. Bato dela Rosa announced he wants to investigate extrajudicial killings under Rody Duterte's presidency.

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Bird flu still affects 3 Central Luzon barangays

Three barangays in Central Luzon are still affected by bird flu, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry.

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Western Visayas workers to receive pay hike

BACOLOD CITY - Minimum wage earners in Panay and Negros will receive higher take-home pay after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) granted an increase of P33 to P40 in their daily salary.

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5 Dawlah terrorists slain in Lanao clash

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Five suspected Dawlah Islamiyah terrorists were killed while two others were arrested following an encounter in Sultan Naga Dimaporo town in Lanao del Norte at dawn on Wednesday.

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Xi tells BRICS summit world facing 'serious challenges'

KAZAN (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing \"serious challenges\" and urged the group to be a \"stabilizing force.\"

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US mom sues AI chatbot firm over son's suicide

FLORIDA (Reuters) - A mother in Florida has sued artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot start-up Character.

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Argentine police raid hotel where Payne fell

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Argentine police raided on Wednesday the Buenos Aires hotel where former One Direction star Liam Payne (in photo) died after falling from his third-floor balcony, a police source told AFP.

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Harris calls Trump a 'fascist'

PHILADELPHIA (AFP) Kamala Harris called Donald Trump a \"fascist\" on Wednesday and warned that her US election rival was \"increasingly unstable\" as she addressed his reported praise for Adolf Hitler at a town hall event.

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World powers to push €500 M in Lebanon aid

PARIS (Reuters) - World powers are meeting in Paris today, aiming to raise at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon and push for a ceasefire.

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Putin: Middle East on brink of full-scale war

KAZAN (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that the Middle East was on the brink of a full-scale war as tensions rose sharply between Israel and Iran.

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Constantino wins crown in cruel condition

BACOLOD Harmie Constantino ended a prolonged slump in spectacular fashion, rallying from three strokes down to edge out Sarah Ababa by one shot and claim the title at the weathershortened ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic with a courageous 69 yesterday.

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COMBATANTS SAY LET'S GET IT ON

On a stormy Thursday, stalwarts and officials of holder TNT and challenger Barangay Ginebra gathered together for the customary pre-PBA Governors' Cup finals press conference.

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Chavit's offer to Yulos still stands

Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson said yesterday his offer of P5-million reward to two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and his family still stands.

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Bucks cruise past depleted Sixers

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Damian Lillard scored 30 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 124-109 victory over the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in the NBA season-opener for both teams.

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PSEi plunges as severe tropical storm dampens sentiment

Share prices fell for a second straight day as the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine dampened investor sentiment.

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Palay output seen hitting 4-year low

The country's palay production this year could fall to a four-year low after rice farms were battered by a series of typhoons, before they could even recover from the ill effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

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ACEN allots $18 M for solar farm in Bangladesh

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is spending up to $18 million to bankroll a 70-megawatt (MW) solar project in Bangladesh as part of its aggressive expansion in Asia-Pacific.

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PAL ranks 62nd best airline in the world

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) made the list of the world's best airlines by British newspaper The Telegraph, with Middle East carriers leading the rankings.

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'Review FTAs to make higher salt tariff effective'

The government should review some of its free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure that the higher salt tariff rate would make an impact on the lives of local salt farmers, stakeholders said.

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Raemulan Lands' Jacinto Ng named Entrepreneur of the Year

Jacinto Ng Jr., group executive officer of Raemulan Lands Inc., was named the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 in an awards banquet held Wednesday night at the Makati Shangri-La. He will then represent the country in the prestigious EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year awards in Monte Carlo, Monaco in June 2025.

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ANTHEM GROUP SETS NEW STANDARDS IN RETAIL

Innovation, Global Brands, and Employee-First Initiatives:

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BINI SHARES THE STAGE WITH K-POP STARS RAIN AND HWASA

The worlds of P-pop and K-pop intertwined once again as the nation's girl group BINI joined Korean stars Rain and Hwasa for a music festival in celebration of the seventh anniversary of IAM Worldwide on Oct. 20 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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ABBA's Bjorn among 11,000 artists issuing AI warning

LOS ANGELES-Thousands of artists including ABBA singer Bjorn Ulvaeus, Hollywood actress Julianne Moore and Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro have signed a statement warning about the unlicensed use of artificial intelligence.

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MICHAEL LEARNS TO ROCK EVOKES NOSTALGIA WITH A LIFE TO REMEMBER

ARTISTS WHETHER SOLO OR IN a group - engage and educate music enthusiasts and the listening public about various genres of music. Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR), dubbed the \"legendary Danish band,\" has contributed to the appreciation and popularization of soft rock, pop rock and ballad songs.

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Volvo at the 12th PH EV Summit: "For Life. Electrified"

At the heart of everything Volvo does is a singular focus For Life. At this year's Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, Volvo takes this commitment to a new level with its electrified future. Under the theme \"For Life. Electrified,\" Volvo will present its latest fully electric models, the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, from October 24 to 26 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

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New Honda Civic RS e:HEV leads the charge at 2024 PIMS

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) kicked off the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) with a bang, unveiling the Honda Civic RS e:HEV as the star of their \"Sporty DNA: Redefined\" exhibit.

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12 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN'T MISS THE 12TH PHILIPPINE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUMMIT

The Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) returns for its 12th year, bringing a dynamic platform for EV enthusiasts, manufacturers, and industry leaders.

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SHAPING TOMORROW: WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2024 HIGHLIGHTS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN ASIA

From November 6 to 8 this year, the world's top architects and designers will gather in Singapore for the World Architecture Festival (WAF), the largest international assembly of architectural minds. The festival, which began in Barcelona in 2008, has become an annual tradition, save for a brief virtual format during the pandemic. It serves as a global stage for innovative ideas and groundbreaking solutions that shape the future of our urban and natural environments.

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