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‘Issuance of green energy auction price caps a priority’
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should finalize the pricing mechanisms for the third round of the green energy auction (GEA) program so it can move forward this year, a lawmaker said.
JB SAVES KINGS IN DASMA TIFF
Justin Brownlee time and again came through with clutch plays as Barangay Ginebra repulsed San Miguel Beer, 99-94, to take the 2-1 lead in their PBA Governors' Cup semifinals face-off yesterday at the Dasmariñas City Arena in Cavite.
Hergie, pals stamp class in Asian meet
Hergie Bacyadan is a Filipino athlete with many hats.
Azkals wind up with silver
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia – Almost but not quite.
Blazers foil Stags; Altas rap Knights
College of St. Benilde dug deep to survive an upset-conscious and run-and-gun San Sebastian side, 91-85, and firm up hold of the lead in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena yesterday.
Eagles pull off nail-biter to check skid
Rookies Kristian Porter and Jared Bahay propelled Ateneo to a three-game skid-ending win at the expense of National University, 70-68, in the UAAP Season 87 Men's Basketball Tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday.
Sofia Frank needs us
Sofia Frank needs our help. The country's top female figure skater is making a serious run for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. But she can't do it alone. Fortunate as she has been to have parents who've moved heaven and earth to keep their daughter competitive in an expensive sport, the stakes and costs are higher now. She travels with a coach to competitions in Europe, Asia and through North America, and that is challenging enough. When you add the daily costs of fees for three primary coaches, a harness coach, a spin coach, an off-ice trainer, ballet instructor and daily ice time, it's incredible that they've gotten this far. Granted, Team Frank gets some help from the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Skating Union, but they simply need more, much more.
Floridians clean up from Milton, hampered by fuel shortage
CORTEZ (AP) – Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton, many of whom were journeying home after fleeing hundreds of miles to escape the storm, spent much of Saturday searching for gas as a fuel shortage gripped the state.
UN warns of catastrophe as Israel fights 2-front war
BEIRUT (AFP) – UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warned Saturday against a \"catastrophic\" regional conflict as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah and Hamas militants on two fronts, on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
Grande hosts 'SNL,' discusses politics, new film
NEW YORK (AFP) – Ariana Grande took the New York 30 Rock stage at \"Saturday Night Live\" for the third time as host and found herself in familiar circumstances.
Dead Porac councilor among execs suspended over POGO hub
ANGELES CITY – The Office of the Ombudsman has included a dead councilor of Porac town in Pampanga among municipal officials suspended for the illegal operation of a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub.
Vietnam, China hold talks on S. China Sea tensions
HANOI (AFP) – Vietnam and China agreed to calm tensions in their South China Sea dispute, Vietnamese state media reported yesterday, days after Hanoi accused Beijing of a \"brutal\" attack on its fishermen.
11 Chinese nabbed for illegal mining
Eleven Chinese nationals allegedly involved in illegal mining were arrested in Paracale, Camarines Norte yesterday morning.
Blast rocks Bangsamoro health chief's office
COTABATO CITY - An explosion struck a compound housing the office of the Bangsamoro Ministry of Health in this city on Saturday.
Partnerships and the path to prosperity
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Quezon, Tarlac driving schools suspended for fraud
Two driving schools in Quezon and Tarlac have been suspended for allegedly issuing fraudulent certificates, according to the Land Transportation Office.
Toothless
We have a constitutional body tasked to run elections.
No, immigration isn't raising your rent
World view - In the world according to Sen. JD Vance, immigrants are the root of all evil. During the vice presidential debate with Gov. Tim Walz, he argued that they're responsible for rising housing prices.
From across the sea
While scrolling through a Viber Chat group, I immediately took note of a link/video shared by Mr. Dick Pascual, veteran Journalist and columnist of The Philippine STAR who is presently residing or retired abroad.
South African man caught with P42-M shabu
A South African national was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 for allegedly carrying P42.16 million worth of shabu on Saturday night.
Transport groups won't seek fare hike
Operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) will not file a petition for a fare hike despite a hefty increase in oil prices tomorrow, a transport group announced yesterday.
NCR gun ban enforced for int'l disaster meet
Starting today, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will implement a gun ban in Metro Manila for the five-day Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.
SC, PCSO to mark Nat'l Charity Day
The Supreme Court will join the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in celebrating the first National Day of Charity on Oct. 30.
Maynilad donates 85 drinking fountains
Valenzuela Mayor Wes Gatchalian and other city officials receive three drinking fountains from Maynilad, which will be installed in the city's public schools.
Businessman, casino worker charged with fraud
A businessman and an employee of a casino in Quezon City are facing criminal charges for allegedly defrauding a firm of P12 million.
P75-M gov't aid to help boost creative industry
The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) of President Marcos has launched a support program worth P75 million aimed at providing financial aid and capacity-building opportunities to over 15,000 members of the creative industry, including financial aid and other services.
Asean+3 dialogue on WPS peace, security sought
Sen. JV Ejercito has urged his fellow parliamentarians to support diplomatic efforts amid negotiations for the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.
DOST program to address Phl's plastic polluter tag
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will pursue an initiative to promote a circular, green and sustainable economy that will address the country's notoriety as one of the world's top plastic polluters especially of oceans.
UN exec: Phl must prepare for 'big one'
The serious threat of super typhoons, volcanoes and earthquakes, exacerbated by climate change, compels the Philippines to prepare for the eventuality of a \"big one,\" according to Gustavo González, United Nations coordinator in the Philippines.
BBM accepts Leonardo resignation from Napolcom
President Marcos has accepted the resignation of National Police Commission (Napolcom) commissioner Edilberto Leonardo, who was linked to the killing of three Chinese drug convicts and a former official of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).