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DICT denies eGovPH mobile app was hacked

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has denied that the government's eGovPH mobile app was hacked, saying the alleged data leak was just a hoax.

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November 17, 2024
The Philippine Star

OCD sees super typhoon affecting 10 M people

Super Typhoon Pepito could potentially affect at least 10 million people as it barrels toward Luzon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said yesterday.

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November 17, 2024
The Philippine Star

Bring Mary Jane Veloso home - Gabriela

House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas urged the Marcos administration to act swiftly on Indonesia's offer to transfer Mary Jane Veloso to the country.

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1 min  |
November 17, 2024
The Philippine Star

AFP seeks NCR mayors' help for WPS education

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has sought the help of the mayors of Metro Manila to educate their constituents about the relevance of collectively asserting the Philippines' sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

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1 min  |
November 17, 2024
The Philippine Star

Palace bares new appointments

Malacañang yesterday announced new appointments in the Departments of Agriculture (DA), Education (DepEd), Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Foreign Affairs (DFA), Labor and Employment (DOLE), Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Trade and Industry (DTI), Transportation (DOTR) and the Office of the President (OP).

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November 17, 2024
The Philippine Star

Pepito reaching catastrophic-level intensity - Pagasa

A super typhoon barreling towards the country was intensifying and could have a \"potentially catastrophic\" impact, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday warned, with millions of people at risk from storm surges.

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5 mins  |
November 17, 2024
The Philippine Star

APEC leaders gather in Lima

Leaders of Pacific Rim countries, including the US and China, gathered on Friday in Peru for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the first major global summit since US president-elect Donald Trump's election victory.

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November 17, 2024
Rizal, Katipunan treasures go on auction
The Philippine Star

Rizal, Katipunan treasures go on auction

A super typhoon barreling towards the country was intensifying and could have a \"potentially catastrophic\" impact, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday warned, with millions of people at risk from storm surges.

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2 mins  |
November 17, 2024
The Philippine Star

Senators, party-list winners known 3 days after polls

Results of the senatorial and party-list races will be known two to three days after the May 12, 2025 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said yesterday.

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1 min  |
November 17, 2024
The Philippine Star

Legislation not needed to create Rody special court

There is no need for new legislation to create the special court that former president Rodrigo Duterte wished would handle his possible trial for the summary executions of thousands in his so-called war on drugs.

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2 mins  |
November 17, 2024
Why Sam Concepcion decided to reinvent himself
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Why Sam Concepcion decided to reinvent himself

Netizens were stunned when Sam Concepcion unveiled his impressive physical transformation, sparking a social media frenzy and making him a trending topic overnight.

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2 mins  |
November 16, 2024
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE INVITED TO MARVIN AGUSTIN'S DINNER PARTY
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WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE INVITED TO MARVIN AGUSTIN'S DINNER PARTY

OINK! OINK! 'TIS THE SEASON INDEED! ONE of the hottest invites this week was to sample the new menu at celebrity chef and entrepreneur Marvin Agustin's famous BGC restaurant, Cochi by Marvin Agustin, just in time for its first anniversary.

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2 mins  |
November 16, 2024
Young Blood Neet credits TikTok duo Abdul and Marcy for viral hit
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Young Blood Neet credits TikTok duo Abdul and Marcy for viral hit

Hip-hop and rap artist Young Blood Neet (YB) soared in the local music scene two years ago when his single, Dem Dayz, took off and became popular, along with his early releases like Meta, Quick Sand, Di Matangay, Blvd, Rason, Balaclava and Took a Risk.

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November 16, 2024
ROB GOMEZ TAPS INTO HIS DARING SIDE IN 'STRANGE FREQUENCIES'
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ROB GOMEZ TAPS INTO HIS DARING SIDE IN 'STRANGE FREQUENCIES'

\"With what I've done, yes, (I feel) very lucky that I've done them.\"

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November 16, 2024
'Zephyr'
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'Zephyr'

At 25, Joshua Barrera belongs to a clan known for generations of architects, fashion designers and visual artists that began with maternal grandparents Pablo Antonio, National Artist for Architecture, and his fashion-designing wife Marina Reyes Antonio.

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November 16, 2024
'Mother/land'
The Philippine Star

'Mother/land'

You might think that the installation pieces of Nicolei Buendia Gupit pertain only to the Pinoy diaspora of immigrants and OFWs.

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November 16, 2024
A TAPESTRY OF TALES & TRAVAILS
The Philippine Star

A TAPESTRY OF TALES & TRAVAILS

This November, there are three one-man shows at Altro Mondo that revolve around the themes of personal history, loss and the juxtaposition of varied cultures.

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November 16, 2024
A FINE CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
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A FINE CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

ITALY’S ICONIC VENCHI CHOCOGELATERIA OPENS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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November 16, 2024
HEARTFELT TRIBUTES FOR ALICE
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HEARTFELT TRIBUTES FOR ALICE

Ever the gracious host, Alice Samson celebrated her 72nd birthday in grand style at Chef Jessie Rockwell Club in Makati City despite a downpour.

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November 16, 2024
THE ENDURING LOVE OF ENRIQUE AND FLORA
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THE ENDURING LOVE OF ENRIQUE AND FLORA

Dynamic power couple Enrique and Flora Chua's 50th wedding anniversary at the historic Goldenberg Mansion in Manila was a stunning celebration of love and Filipino culture.

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1 min  |
November 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

CREATE MORE to support business expansion - PCCI

The country's largest business organization expects the approval of the CREATE MORE Act to enable businesses to expand and position the Philippines as a globally competitive investment destination.

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November 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

FPI backs DTI probe on cement safeguard measure

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) has expressed support for the move of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to investigate the imposition of safeguard measures on cement imports, with the step seen to promote a level playing field.

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November 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

PetroEnergy profit down 20% to P692 M

The earnings of Yuchengco-led PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC) plunged by double digits from January to September due to higher costs incurred following aggressive portfolio buildup.

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November 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

ABS-CBN trims losses on cost cutting

ABS-CBN Corp. slashed its net loss by a fifth by slashing costs in content production and internet delivery.

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November 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

AGI nets P13 B from Jan to Sept

Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) of tycoon Andrew Tan posted flat earnings in the nine months ending September, while revenues expanded on the back of resilient performance across its diverse business segments.

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November 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

Uy-led Chelsea close to recovery, but Dito sinks deeper into red

Dennis Uy's logistics venture is close to erasing its net loss on the back of shipping recovery, but his telco is struggling to come out alive from its debt pile.

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November 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

Megawide profit surges by 69% in 9 months

Earnings of Megawide Construction Corp. surged by more than half in the nine months ending September on the back of higher revenues coupled with lower costs.

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November 16, 2024
Just a matter of time
The Philippine Star

Just a matter of time

Even with the impending increase in passenger service charges next year at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Philippine rates are still going to be lower compared to other international gateways.

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4 mins  |
November 16, 2024
The Philippine Star

Del Monte beefing up presence in India

Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL), a Singapore and Philippine-listed company, is beefing up its operations in India after getting a direct stake in consumer food products company Agro Tech Foods Ltd. (ATFL).

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1 min  |
November 16, 2024
The connected mindset
The Philippine Star

The connected mindset

Here are some corny daddy jokes about connection: Who was the best-connected president? Abraham LinkedIn! What do you call a Chinese cow that's connected to a computer network? \"Moolan.\"

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November 16, 2024