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The Philippine Star

38,000 Makati Blu Card holders get cash incentives

Over 50,000 senior citizens continue to benefit from Makati's Blu Card program, which offers perks to enhance their quality of life, Mayor Abby Binay announced on Tuesday.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

No data breach - GCash

No personal data breach occurred following the unauthorized transactions that led GCash account holders to lose funds, the e-wallet operator told the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Vietnamese nabbed for party drugs in Pasay

A Vietnamese national was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for allegedly selling party drugs in Pasay.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Bersamin, Remulla at NBI anniversary today

The National Bureau of Investigation will celebrate today its 88th founding anniversary with events planned to recognize the NBI's nearly nine decades of service.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

PNP seizes P40.3-B drugs under BBM gov't

The drug war under the administration of President Marcos has netted P40.32 billion worth of illegal drugs, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

DFA summons China envoy over baselines

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian yesterday to manifest the Philippines' protest over China's drawing of baselines around Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

35 school days lost in disaster-hit areas

As many as 35 school days have been lost in some areas in the country due to the impact of storms and other natural disasters, the Department of Education (DepEd) said yesterday, as it announced the rollout of remedial measures to help students cope with class disruptions.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Phl seen as test case for loss, damage fund

President Marcos sees the Philippines as a test case for the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FrLD) following the four successive tropical cyclones that hit the country in the past three weeks, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said at the 29th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Bacoor Assembly holiday declared

President Marcos has signed a measure declaring August 1 of every year a special working holiday to commemorate the promulgation of the declaration of Philippine independence.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Comelec to test ACMs for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is all set for the field tests of the new automated counting machines (ACMs) to be used in the May 2025 midterm polls.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

US defense chief to visit Phl

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III is scheduled to visit the Philippines again next week in what may be his farewell call on Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and his other counterparts in the Indo-Pacific Region.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Senators to PhilHealth chief: Answer inquiries respectfully

Senators yesterday called out the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president for his manner of answering the interpellation of Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito about the agency's billions of savings while many poor Filipinos struggle to access medical services.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

DMW: Gov't to assist Pinoys facing deportation in US

The Philippine government is preparing to assist the estimated 370,000 Filipinos facing possible deportation from the United States.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Storm signals up in Cagayan, Isabela as Ofel intensifies

Typhoon Ofel will make landfall over Cagayan or Isabela today as it reaches peak intensity even as another typhoon is set to enter the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Go Negosyo begins search for outstanding OFW entrepreneurs

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who founded businesses in the Philippines are encouraged to share their success stories through the 2024 Inspiring Balik-Bayan Awards.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Garma returning from US

Retired police colonel and former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma \"should be on her way back\" to the Philippines after being denied entry to the United States earlier this week, according to Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Senate plenary OKs P1.3-B OVP fund cut

Vice President Sara Duterte thanked the Senate for approving the proposed P733.2-million budget for her office, even though it adopted the House of Representatives' P1.3-billion cut.

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Siling labuyo soars to P600 per kilo

The retail price of siling labuyo or wild chili has surged to P600 per kilo following the onslaught of tropical cyclones in the Philippines, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

Phl may turn over Duterte to Interpol - Palace

The government may be obliged to turn over former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Police Organization if the International Criminal Court (ICC) requests assistance from the Interpol, Malacañang said.

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November 14, 2024
Rody to ICC: Start probe before I die
The Philippine Star

Rody to ICC: Start probe before I die

Profanities, but Rody loses cool at quad comm

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November 14, 2024
The Philippine Star

No profanities, but Rody loses cool at quad comm

The 11th hearing of the quad committee of the House of Representatives showed a different side of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who refrained from uttering profanities for the entirety of the proceedings lasting nine hours.

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November 14, 2024
Robinsons Appliances opens in Ayala Malls Vermosa
The Philippine Star

Robinsons Appliances opens in Ayala Malls Vermosa

Robinsons Appliances, a trusted name in appliances and gadgets shopping, celebrated the grand opening of one of its biggest branches at Ayala Malls Vermosa.

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November 13, 2024
BBM: Phi-US ties won't change under Trump
The Philippine Star

BBM: Phi-US ties won't change under Trump

President Marcos is optimistic of the unshakeable alliance between the Philippines and the US under the administration of president-elect Donald Trump.

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November 13, 2024
The Philippine Star

Kremlin denies Trump call, says West not ready for talks

MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia on Monday denied a reported call between President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump on the Ukraine conflict and said it saw no signs the West was ready for talks.

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November 13, 2024
Discovery Resorts: The new face of Filipino luxury hospitality
The Philippine Star

Discovery Resorts: The new face of Filipino luxury hospitality

Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC), a homegrown leader in Filipino luxury hospitality, has launched its reimagined brand-Discovery Resorts-marking a new era in its pursuit of providing an elevated guest experience rooted in Filipino warmth and world-class service.

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November 13, 2024
20 years of building the good life: Henry Sy, Jr. and SMDC's journey
The Philippine Star

20 years of building the good life: Henry Sy, Jr. and SMDC's journey

\"TRUE HOMEOWNERSHIP INVOLVES CREATING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE CAN FEEL SECURE, MAKE MEMORIES, AND TRULY BELONG.\" - Henry Sy, Jr.

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November 13, 2024
The Philippine Star

Trump taps Waltz, China hawk, as nat'l security adviser

President-elect Donald Trump has asked US Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.

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November 13, 2024
The Philippine Star

Robinsons Appliances opens in Ayala Malls Vermosa

Robinsons Appliances, a trusted name in appliances and gadgets shopping, celebrated the grand opening of one of its biggest branches at Ayala Malls Vermosa.

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November 13, 2024
Oh, what wonders await you at Rockwell!
The Philippine Star

Oh, what wonders await you at Rockwell!

The holiday season kicks off with Rockwell transforming into a dazzling wonderland, brimming with festive cheer and delightful surprises at every corner.

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November 13, 2024
Embracing wellness as a way of life in the city
The Philippine Star

Embracing wellness as a way of life in the city

When one lives in the city, wellness cannot remain merely a goal—it must become a way of life.

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November 13, 2024