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How AMLC analyzes suspicious money deals

The culmination of the Anti-Money Laundering Council's thorough analysis of transaction reports is the Intelligence Report, a document that encapsulates the AMLC's findings and conclusions based on relevant data.

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September 18, 2024
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SMC remits P30 B after NAIA takeover

The Bureau of the Treasury received P30 billion in upfront payment as the new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) formally takes over the country's main gateway.

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September 18, 2024
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Jerusalem shrugs off Castillo's warning shot

Mexican Luis Angel Castillo fired the first shot on reigning champion Melvin Jerusalem five days before they clash for the WBC minimumweight title.

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September 18, 2024
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Mondilla top bet in ICTSI Forest Hills

Clyde Mondilla aims to replicate his impressive performance last year as he returns to the ICTSI Forest Hills Classic, which reels off today.

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September 18, 2024
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Javillonar returns, Knights tame Chiefs

Letran whipped up a devastating fourthquarter storm as it turned back Arellano University, 86-79, yesterday and claimed its second win a row in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

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September 18, 2024
RAIN OR SHINE ENTERS LAST 8
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RAIN OR SHINE ENTERS LAST 8

Rain or Shine weathered a near-catastrophic fourthquarter storm against NLEX and made the most of its second chance to pull through with the quarterfinal clincher.

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

Sadorra strikes again but Phl falls vs Armenia

The Philippines couldn't cash in on an early victory by Grandmaster Julio Catalino Sadorra over super GM Haik Martirosyan as it fell to former titlist Armenia, 2.5-1.5, and out of the Top 10 after the sixth round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at the BOK Sports Hall here Monday.

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

Maroons eye win No. 3 vs Bulldogs

In an arms race with reigning champion and last season finals' foe La Salle, host University of the Philippines faces the crippled but dangerous National U today in the UAAP Season 87 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

Frenchman in mass rape trial: I'm a rapist

\"I am a rapist,\" a 71-year-old Frenchman accused of drugging his wife so he and scores of strangers could assault her told a court yesterday, returning to the dock after being ill for around a week.

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September 18, 2024
Central Europe braces for further flooding A person stands next to an Bela pod Pradedem, near
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Central Europe braces for further flooding A person stands next to an Bela pod Pradedem, near

As swollen rivers continued to rise, volunteers and emergency workers in towns and cities across a swathe of central Europe were reinforcing defenses against floods that have killed at least 18 people in four countries.

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September 18, 2024
More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100
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More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100

The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has hit a record high of more than 95,000 almost 90 percent of them government data women showed yesterday.

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September 18, 2024
UN chief condemns 'collective punishment' of Palestinians
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UN chief condemns 'collective punishment' of Palestinians

Nothing justifies Israel’s collective punishment of the people of Gaza as they endure “unimaginable” suffering, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told AFP on Monday.

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

HK swelters under record Mid-Autumn Festival heat

Hong Kong experienced its hottest Mid-Autumn Festival since records began in 1884 with temperatures hitting 33.8 degrees Celsius, the city's weather service said yesterday.

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September 18, 2024
Swifties raise $40K for Kamala after Trump post
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Swifties raise $40K for Kamala after Trump post

An organization of Taylor Swift fans said Monday they raised more than $40,000 for the Kamala Harris campaign following Donald Trump's post that he hates the pop megastar.

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

Hamas congratulates Houthis on Israel attack

Hamas chief Yehya Sinwar congratulated Yemen's Houthi group for its missile attack on Israel over the weekend and said this sent a message to their foe, the Houthi Al-Massirah TV reported on Monday, underscoring fears the war in Gaza could erupt into a wider regional conflict.

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September 18, 2024
Trump blames Biden, Harris for assassination attempt
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Trump blames Biden, Harris for assassination attempt

Donald Trump claimed without evidence Monday that US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' comments that he is a threat to democracy had inspired the latest apparent attempt on his life, despite his own long history of inflammatory campaign rhetoric and advocacy for jailing or prosecuting his political enemies.

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

Hogs vaccinated vs ASF remain healthy - DA

A majority of hogs included in the controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) remain in good health and have developed antibodies, according to the Department of Agriculture.

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

BARMM to shoulder dengue patients' treatment

The health ministry of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has committed to shoulder the treatment of indigent dengue patients confined in state-run hospitals under BARMM's jurisdiction.

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September 18, 2024
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Clerk of court gets 10 years for malversation

A clerk of court in Guiguinto, Bulacan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for failing to account for missing judicial funds amounting to P1.4 million.

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September 18, 2024
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DOJ: Guo-officiated marriages valid

Marriages officiated by dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac will remain valid, according to an official of the Department of Justice.

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

PCG monitoring beached cargo ship

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is monitoring a cargo vessel that ran aground after it nearly hit a fishing boat in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro.

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September 18, 2024
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Bomb threat hits DFA

Employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs in Pasay City were evacuated yesterday due to a bomb threat, disrupting the DFA's consular services.

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September 18, 2024
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PDEA gets 99 new agents

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has 99 new anti-narcotics agents to boost the government's campaign against illegal drugs.

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September 18, 2024
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Persons of interest in slay of cop, wife identified

Police have identified persons of interest in the killing of a police official and his wife in Muntinlupa on Monday.

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September 18, 2024
DOH lauds MMC ban on swimming in floods
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DOH lauds MMC ban on swimming in floods

The Department of Health (DOH) yesterday described as \"good news\" the decision of the Metro Manila Council to adopt a policy prohibiting swimming and playing in floodwaters, to address the risk of leptospirosis and other diseases associated with the rainy season.

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September 18, 2024
ASC appoints new Executive Director Industry veteran remarks on reaching 50 years amid industry shifts
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ASC appoints new Executive Director Industry veteran remarks on reaching 50 years amid industry shifts

Industry veteran remarks on reaching 50 years amid industry shifts

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September 18, 2024
Safeguarding ethics, one ad at a time
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Safeguarding ethics, one ad at a time

The Ad Standards Council is poised to shepherd the Philippine advertising industry into the future

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

DOH alarmed over shortage of anti-TB drugs

The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed alarm over the shortage of anti-tuberculosis drugs, saying the existing supply will not cover over 365,000 TB patients targeted for treatment this year.

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

Marcos not under the weather - Herbosa

Contradicting his previous remark that President Marcos was \"under the weather,\" Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Marcos performed his duties and is feeling well.

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September 18, 2024
The Philippine Star

PNP intensifies manhunt for Harry Roque

Police have intensified the manhunt for Harry Roque, who has an arrest order issued by the House of Representatives quad committee, with special tracker teams looking for the former presidential spokesman round the clock.

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September 18, 2024