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The Philippine Star

Final voter list out this month

The final list of voters for the 2025 midterm polls is expected to be released by the end of the month after the Commission on Elections delists duplicate registrations from the Comelec database.

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November 05, 2024
The Philippine Star

LTO-NCR revenue hits P7 B

The Land Transportation Office-National Capital Region (LTO-NCR) has collected P7.052 billion in revenue for the first nine months of 2024.

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November 05, 2024
The Philippine Star

Probe POGO hub raid, DILG chief urged

Secretary Jonvic Remulla of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has been asked to conduct a motu proprio investigation on the raid conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on a 40-story building in Ermita, Manila.

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November 05, 2024
The Philippine Star

Lower PhilHealth contributions sought

Increased benefit packages and lower contribution rates for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members are being sought by Agri party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee.

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November 05, 2024
The Philippine Star

Marcos open to probe of flood control projects

As the country reels from the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, President Marcos has expressed openness to an investigation into the administration's flood control projects, citing the need to improve existing designs to address the unprecedented effects of climate change.

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November 05, 2024
The Philippine Star

Gas prices down, diesel up this week

Pump prices of gasoline are poised to slightly go down on Tuesday, but an increase of at least half a peso is set for diesel and kerosene.

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November 05, 2024
The Philippine Star

BBM won't comment on Rody's drug war 'admissions'

President Marcos yesterday refused to comment on a question about former president Rodrigo Duterte, citing the need to focus on rebuilding areas devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

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November 05, 2024
The Philippine Star

'Navy sailor's thumb reattached'

Following a June 17 confrontation with the China Coast Guard (CCG) in Ayungin Shoal, a Philippine Navy service member's thumb has been reattached, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said yesterday.

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November 05, 2024
BBM wants better storm preparedness, warning system
The Philippine Star

BBM wants better storm preparedness, warning system

With over 100 deaths and billions of pesos worth of damage to agriculture and infrastructure left by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, President Marcos wants government agencies to strengthen the country's disaster preparedness, including putting in place a better system of predicting extreme and potentially devastating weather conditions.

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November 05, 2024
SUV with 'fake' Senate plate enters EDSA busway, flees
The Philippine Star

SUV with 'fake' Senate plate enters EDSA busway, flees

A sport utility vehicle (SUV) bearing a “7” protocol plate assigned to senators illegally entered the EDSA bus lane on Sunday and nearly hit a traffic enforcer, but the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said the plate is fake.

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November 05, 2024
The Philippine Star

Marce may become typhoon, poses threat to Luzon

Another severe weather disturbance has developed into a tropical storm as it entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) yesterday, threatening to unleash havoc on areas in Luzon already devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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November 05, 2024
Final pitch: Harris vows Gaza peace, Trump tone darkens
The Philippine Star

Final pitch: Harris vows Gaza peace, Trump tone darkens

Kamala Harris courted voters angered by the Gaza war while Donald Trump doubled down on violent rhetoric with a comment about journalists being shot as the tense US election campaign entered its final hours.

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November 05, 2024
Marcos mourns Kristine victims, says gov't response never enough
The Philippine Star

Marcos mourns Kristine victims, says gov't response never enough

The government’s response to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine is not enough, President Marcos admitted yesterday, as he directed concerned agencies to enhance flood and landslide preparedness measures and disaster early warning systems.

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November 05, 2024
The Philippine Star

NAIA remains worst airport, study shows

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is again the worst airport in the world, ranking dead last among the busiest gateways globally, according to a study by an Australian firm.

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November 05, 2024
HERZOG, KIDLAT AND ENRIQUE MARTY HAVE A COSMIC ENCOUNTER
The Philippine Star

HERZOG, KIDLAT AND ENRIQUE MARTY HAVE A COSMIC ENCOUNTER

Kidlat Tahimik never arrives without a story, or a series of props. For his participation in \"Wolves at the Door. Cosmic Encounters,\" a \"proposal\" by Salamanca, Spain artist Enrique Marty made specifically for the Instituto Cervantes de Manila, the National Artist arrives in native Igorot garb, brandishing a tiny metal movie camera, as well as a bamboo one (his own invention), and later a carved statuette of Jose Rizal wearing a loincloth. The theme of \"indio-genius\" is thick in the air.

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November 04, 2024
A SHAPE-SHIFTING COLLAB GELS ON CANVAS
The Philippine Star

A SHAPE-SHIFTING COLLAB GELS ON CANVAS

Luis Lorenzana and Clarence Chun's 'CC x LL' opens at MONO8.

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November 04, 2024
MOM'S BEST AND HAPPIEST TIME
The Philippine Star

MOM'S BEST AND HAPPIEST TIME

From Oct. 19 to 24, my siblings Pete, Paul, Penny and I— together with our mom — were in Fukuoka, Japan.

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November 04, 2024
The Bootleg Beatles on their favorite things about the Fab Four
The Philippine Star

The Bootleg Beatles on their favorite things about the Fab Four

At first glance, one would mistake the members of the tribute band The Bootleg Beatles for the music icons Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and John Lennon of The Beatles.

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November 04, 2024
BIANCA UMALI ON SELF-CARE: YOU DON'T NEED A PARTNER TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL
The Philippine Star

BIANCA UMALI ON SELF-CARE: YOU DON'T NEED A PARTNER TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL

BIANCA UMALI SHARED THAT IT WAS HER LATE parents who inspired her to focus and work on her own health and well-being.

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November 04, 2024
The Philippine Star

Cement firms back DTI probe on import safeguards

Cement manufacturers have expressed support for the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) probe on safeguard measures on cement imports, amid concerns the influx of imports may put jobs at risk.

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November 04, 2024
The Philippine Star

Gov't subsidies down 23% to P105 B in 9 months

The government reduced its budgetary support to state-run firms by a little over 20 percent to P105 billion over the nine-month period, with the bulk of the subsidies allocated to support irrigation projects.

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November 04, 2024
The Philippine Star

ERC sets initial GEA pricing guidelines

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued the preliminary pricing guidelines for technologies ineligible for the feed-in tariff (FIT) in the upcoming green energy auction (GEA) round.

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November 04, 2024
The Philippine Star

SM Prime gears up for more mall openings

SM Prime Holdings Inc. is gearing up for another massive capital spending program for its various developments next year, with more new malls slated for opening.

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November 04, 2024
The Philippine Star

America for white Americans!

Americans voting for their next president is the most important event today.

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November 04, 2024
The Philippine Star

Cebu Pacific hikes Davao seats to 289K

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is closing the year with a capacity of roughly 300,000 seats in its Davao hub, as it bets on the growth potential of Mindanao's busiest gateway.

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November 04, 2024
The Philippine Star

StB Giga Factory plans to put up 2 more battery production plants

StB Giga Factory Inc. is planning to expand its battery manufacturing capacity in the country by adding two new factories.

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November 04, 2024
The Philippine Star

Stocks seen to track global events

Global developments are expected to dictate the direction of the local stock market this week.

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November 04, 2024
The Philippine Star

US elections matter to the Philippines

With only one day to go before the US presidential election, the markets are starting to get jittery.

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4 mins  |
November 04, 2024
Analysts expect inflation to pick up pace in October
The Philippine Star

Analysts expect inflation to pick up pace in October

Economists are anticipating a faster increase in prices of essential goods and services for October amid fading base effects, unfavorable weather conditions and fuel price hikes.

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November 04, 2024
The Philippine Star

El Niño heats up Meralco's energy sales this year

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country's biggest power utility, is poised to end the year with modest growth in energy sales amid hotter demand in the residential segment.

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November 04, 2024