The Philippine Star - October 28, 2024
The Philippine Star - October 28, 2024
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October 28, 2024
Tropical Storm Leon to intensify in 24 hours
Tropical Storm Leon is expected to intensify in the next 24 hours after entering the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
1 min
158 areas under state of calamity
A total of 158 areas across the country have declared a state of calamity in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said yesterday.
3 mins
Duterte expected to face Senate probe today
Will there be a face-off between former senator Leila de Lima and former president Rodrigo Duterte in today's first inquiry of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee on the country's war on illegal drugs?
2 mins
Singapore, Malaysia, other nations assist in Kristine relief operations
Military aircraft from Singapore and Malaysia have arrived in the country to assist in relief operations in areas devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
6 mins
Local rice still cheaper than imported - DA
Local rice remains cheaper by P3 per kilo compared to imported grains, despite the devastation brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and the flooding of at least 3.6 million metric tons of imported rice, the Department of Agriculture said.
1 min
Inordinate delay: Another 'pork' scam case junked
Due to \"inordinate delay\" in the judicial process, the Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed the civil forfeiture case filed by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) against three alleged accomplices of Janet Lim Napoles in the pork barrel scam case.
1 min
Inordinate delay: Another 'pork' scam case junked
Due to \"inordinate delay\" in the judicial process, the Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed the civil forfeiture case filed by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) against three alleged accomplices of Janet Lim Napoles in the pork barrel scam case.
1 min
PCG vessels deliver Kristine aid
Vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed to the West Philippine Sea have been repositioned to deliver relief goods to victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine
1 min
'Superbody' eyed to handle AI technology concerns in Phl
A \"superbody\" handling artificial intelligence-related concerns has been proposed by Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.
1 min
PNP: No drinking at police camps
As the \"ber\" months are known for parties, the Philippine National Police has prohibited drinking liquor at PNP camps and other workplaces.
1 min
QC's birth registration initiative wins Galing Pook awards
Another initiative of the Quezon City government has been recognized as one of the best local government programs in the country.
1 min
Undas travelers to hit 1.6 M - PPA
More than 1.6 million Filipinos are expected to travel by sea on All Saints' and All Souls' Days, prompting the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to stay on high alert starting today.
1 min
Maynilad sets water interruption on Nov. 1-2
Water interruption is expected in southern Metro Manila and the province of Cavite amid the scheduled shutdown of Maynilad's treatment plants in Muntinlupa this week.
1 min
'No EJK funding under Marcos'
Unlike during the Duterte administration, President Marcos has not allocated a budget for alleged extrajudicial killings, which was reportedly inserted through confidential and intelligence funds that ballooned from 2017 to 2022, according to a congressman.
1 min
Comelec to post all COCs this week
The certificates of candidacy (COC) of all 44,000 aspirants for the May 2025 midterm elections are expected to be released this week for the public to check.
1 min
Happy Christmas for Caloy Yulo's family
BACOLOD CITY - The family and siblings of Olympian medalist Carlos Yulo will have a festive Christmas season.
1 min
DepEd: Participate in teacher curriculum revision
The Department of Education (DepEd) is calling on teachers and other education stakeholders to participate in the revision of the teacher education curriculum, which seeks to improve teacher quality in the country amid the education crisis.
1 min
DepEd: Participate in teacher curriculum revision
The Department of Education (DepEd) is calling on teachers and other education stakeholders to participate in the revision of the teacher education curriculum, which seeks to improve teacher quality in the country amid the education crisis.
1 min
Mad, mad world
It's amusing to see the camps of the ex-besties daring each other to have their heads examined, and to undergo follicle drug testing.
3 mins
Weeding out undesirable bets
This week, the Commission on Elections will be posting on its website the certificates of candidacy of all the 44,000 bets seeking national and local posts in the 2025 races.
2 mins
Investing in people delivers the best ROI
Last week, I went to a local trade fair to support my youngest daughter's new business. Bella-who's tried her hand at being an influencer - is now venturing into the perfume business. Along with her cousins Gab and Alonso, she's launched the perfume brand Bon Voyage.
3 mins
Kristine victims to be given emergency employment
Bicol residents displaced by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine will be given emergency employment and other assistance, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.
1 min
Go extends help to typhoon victims in Sibugay
Sen. Bong Go extended assistance to families displaced by typhoons in Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay on Friday.
1 min
3 Luzon dams keep releasing water
Three Luzon dams have continued releasing water after officials decided to close the gates of two other reservoirs, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
2 mins
Japan votes with new PM on shaky ground
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan voted yesterday in its tightest election in years, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his juggernaut Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) facing potentially their worst result since 2009.
1 min
Trump refers to CNN's Cooper by woman's first name
Former US president Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper with a woman's first name in recent days as the Republican presidential nominee focuses his closing message on a hypermasculine appeal to men.
1 min
Zelensky: NoKor troops to join war
KYIV (AP) - North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on Saturday.
1 min
The TAT experience
PASSI CITY, Iloilo – This warm, quiet, hospitable city hosted The Asian Tournament (TAT) for the second time, this time the first leg of the Winter Tournament. Luckily, this time around, this writer was able to experience the outstanding hospitality firsthand. Never have we seen a local government so devoted to sports.
1 min
UST drubs UP; La Salle stays perfect
It did not take long for Santo Tomas to get back on track after drubbing University of the Philippines, 25-14, 25-19, 25-21, to end the second round of the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
1 min
TROPA DOMINATE KICKOFF
Banking on their stifling defense and torrid touch from deep, the Tropang Giga started hot and finished even hotter to blow out the Gin Kings, 104-88, and take early control of the series last night at the packed Ynares Center.
2 mins
Durant hits 29,000-point mark; LeBron punches triple-double
PHOENIX (AP) - Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 29,000 career points, reaching the mark Saturday night as his Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-102.
1 min
DODGERS GO 2-0 IN WORLD SERIES
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-0 stranglehold on the World Series after defeating the New York Yankees on Saturday but a worrying injury to Japanese star Shohei Ohtani took the shine off the 4-2 victory.
1 min
Maroons seal Final Four entry
Host University of the Philippines flipped the switch in the homestretch to drub Adamson, 70-59, and punch the second ticket to the Final Four of the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
1 min
Filipinas back with a bang
The Philippine women's football team made a smashing return to action and clobbered Jordan, 3-0, in its kickoff gig in the Pink Ladies Week tourney Saturday night in Antalya, Turkey.
1 min
San Juan gains headway
San Juan's cannons boomed as Caloocan's guns misfired for over five minutes as the Knights clinched a 75-65 home victory on Saturday in the MPBL Sixth Season semifinal round at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
1 min
US Treasury to help in tax administration
1 min
NUSTAR eyes Luzon expansion as Phl casino market grows
CEBU — The Gokongwei Group's P30-billion investment in NUSTAR Resort and Casino here in the Queen City of the South is proving to be a winning move, with the five-star luxury development quickly catching up with its more established competitors across the country.
1 min
Vehicle sales seen to rise 10% in 2025
Expect more cars on Philippine roads next year, with motor vehicle sales projected by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) to increase by 10 percent as more models, including EVs, are introduced to the market.
2 mins
Gov't uses up 89% of 2024 borrowing plan
The Marcos administration ramped up its borrowings to P2.3 trillion in the nine months to September this year, using up 89 percent of its crafted financing program for 2024.
1 min
Tanduay unloads stake in Asian Alcohol
Lucio Tan-owned liquor company Tanduay Distillers Inc. has unloaded its entire stake in alcohol unit Asian Alcohol Corp. (AAC).
1 min
Oil war is back
Recently, Filipinos were grappling with torrential rains and floods brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. Then there are the Congressional and Senate hearings which have revealed threatening rants and serious allegations involving clandestine online gambling, illegal detentions, escapes, drugs, bribery, money laundering, sex and murder - all ingredients of typical K-dramas and telenovelas that have kept many Filipinos glued on the screen. Meanwhile, the Americans are preoccupied with the upcoming elections which are just a week from now.
3 mins
Phinma all set for up to P1 B SRO next month
Phinma Corp. has been cleared to proceed with its up to P1 billion stock rights offering (SRO) next month.
1 min
Finnish firms eyeing infra, energy opportunities in Phl
A delegation of Finnish companies is exploring business opportunities in the Philippines in the energy, infrastructure, and waste management sectors.
2 mins
Putting premium on affordability, sustainability and resilience of homes and communities: DHSUD marks National Shelter Month '24
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) launched this year's National Shelter Month (NSM) by emphasizing President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" R. Marcos Jr.'s initiative to advance the housing and urban renewal goals of his administration.
5 mins
Megawide preparing preferred shares sale
Infrastructure and engineering company Megawide Construction Corp. is laying the groundwork for a future capital raising initiative through the sale of preferred shares.
1 min
AboitizPower to invest in 'smarter' facilities
Aboitiz Power Corp. is transforming its business by investing more in digital technologies in line with efforts to increase the efficiency of its power plants while reducing operational costs.
1 min
Phl dairy output to swell by 10% this year - USDA
The country's dairy output this year could grow by 10 percent on an annual basis to 32,000 metric tons (MT) on the back of a growing dairy herd, according to an international agency.
1 min
San Miguel unit takes over operations of Sual power plant
A subsidiary of San Miguel Global Power has assumed control of a massive coal-fired station in Sual, Pangasinan after the contract with Japanese-controlled Team Energy Corp. ended
1 min
Green Heat is in for the long haul
Glenn Tong, managing director of Green Heat Corp., is in the renewable energy sector for the long haul and is ready to stake his name and reputation to assure his clients and partners that the work that his family corporation does will have the support that it needs throughout the years.
4 mins
THESE ACTS 'MAKES ART PRESENT
Explaining her curatorial process for the MO_Space exhibition \"These Acts,\" Eya Beldia cites the writer and researcher Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez: \"Curation is about making art present.\"
2 mins
'FIRST THING WE DO...'
Last July, I was asked to write a blurb for a book being prepared by Ronnie E. Baticulon, who turned out to be a writer, editor, teacher, and a pediatric neurosurgeon from Philippine General Hospital.
5 mins
FIL-AUSSIE RINI PUSHES INT'L CAREER FORWARD WITH 'LUCKY 7'
The Filipino-Australian artist RINI continues his musical journey with the new EP, Lucky 7, via Warner Records, to further find his foothold in the global music industry.
3 mins
FIL-AUSSIE RINI PUSHES INT'L CAREER FORWARD WITH 'LUCKY 7'
The Filipino-Australian artist RINI continues his musical journey with the new EP, Lucky 7, via Warner Records, to further find his foothold in the global music industry.
3 mins
LORNA TOLENTINO ON STAYING POWER, SELF-LOVE AND STATE OF HER HEART
I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF premier actress Lorna Tolentino since I was a schoolgirl, and how fortunate and serendipitous it was for me to be able to chat with her at the press launch of Belle Dolls, the new line of Beautederm wellness supplements and juices owned by the very hard-working Rhea Tan.
2 mins
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