The Philippine Star - March 14, 2025

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March 14, 2025

ICC Takes Custody of Rody

Duterte Accepts Responsibility for Drug War

5 mins

SC to gov't: Respond to habeas petition

The Supreme Court yesterday gave the government 24 hours from receipt of notice to show cause why the SC should not issue a peremptory writ of habeas corpus on the petitions seeking the return of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

3 mins

Go Overtakes Tulfo in Pulse Senatorial Survey

Sen. Bong Go is leading the latest Pulse Asia survey for the May midterm elections.

1 min

Bato seeks Senate refuge from ICC arrest

In case he faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC), Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is hoping that the Senate will shield him from arrest at least if the chamber is in session.

1 min

Phl lags in natural sciences, QS world rankings show

The Philippines continues to fall behind in the field of natural sciences, with no local university making it to the subject area's latest global rankings in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

1 min

DILG chief: OP paid for Rody jet

The Office of the President (OP) paid for the chartered plane used to bring former president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague in the Netherlands, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed yesterday.

2 mins

Fake News a Serious Problem for Most Pinoys

Months before the 2025 midterm elections, most Filipinos believe that fake news remains a serious problem in the country, a Social Weather Stations survey showed.

1 min

NBI to probe vloggers, online trolls spreading fake news

The National Bureau of Investigation will investigate vloggers and trolls spreading false information and fake news on social media and other online platforms.

1 min

Australia Issues Travel Advisory Amid Possible Unrest in Phl

Australia has issued a travel advisory urging its nationals traveling to the Philippines to exercise caution, warning that there is an \"increased risk of demonstrations and civil unrest following recent events.\"

2 mins

AI says China's 9-dash line has no legal basis

Even artificial intelligence (AI) acknowledges that the so-called nine-dash-line claim of China in the South China Sea is \"invalid,\" according to an AI tool created by X (formerly Twitter).

1 min

PNP eyes charges vs Honeylet, Medialdea

The Philippine National Police is eyeing criminal complaints against Honeylet Avanceña, the common-law wife of former president Rodrigo Duterte, for supposedly hurting a policewoman during a standoff at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on Tuesday when the former chief executive was being escorted to a plane bound for The Hague in the Netherlands, home of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

3 mins

Marcos Opens Grain Terminal in Batangas

President Marcos yesterday led the inauguration of a P278.3-million grain terminal in Batangas City, which will consolidate the supply of corn and lower the prices of poultry and livestock products in the Southern Tagalog Region.

2 mins

Villars voice support for embattled Rody

The Villars have come out to voice their support and sympathies for former president Rodrigo Duterte, with Sen. Cynthia Villar decrying his impending trial before a \"foreign\" court.

3 mins

Canada Announces Add'l Tariffs on $20.7B of US Goods

Canada on Wednesday announced additional tariffs on CAN$29.8 billion ($20.7 billion) of US goods, retaliating against sweeping American levies on steel and aluminum.

1 min

Wages of breaking up

If Sara Duterte had not picked a fight with the Marcos-Araneta-Romualdez clan and the UniTeam hadn't broken up, would her father be in The Hague right now, waiting to be tried by the \"white people\" in the International Criminal Court?

4 mins

RMC: More facilities - better medicine

CTALK

4 mins

Murder in Boracay

EDITORIAL

2 mins

Law allows Duterte's turnover to ICC; Bato, Albayalde next

Did government break the law in turning over Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court?

3 mins

Invalid defense

Is a person still liable for the crime of bigamy despite the fact that after contracting the second marriage, his first marriage is judicially declared null and void? This is the question once more raised and resolved in the case of Gardo.

2 mins

From 3Gs to 3Fs

While he may be held at The Hague to stand trial for alleged \"crimes against humanity,\" former president Rodrigo Duterte remains a candidate for the Davao City mayoralty race in this coming May 12 national and local elections.

4 mins

Law allows Duterte's turnover to ICC; Bato, Albayalde next

Did government break the law in turning over Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court?

3 mins

People and power

ROSES & THORNS

3 mins

Fire hits Malabon: 4 dead, 3 hurt

Four people died and three others were injured in a fire that broke out in Barangay Longos, Malabon at dawn yesterday.

1 min

Manila Water rates up, Maynilad defers hike

Customers of east zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. will see a slight increase in their monthly water bills beginning April after government regulators approved an upward tariff adjustment.

1 min

DOH okays 11 essential medicines

Eleven more drugs were included in the Philippine National Formulary (PNF)'s list of essential medicines, according to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).

1 min

Pork Retail Price Down by P10/Kilo

The retail price of pork dropped by P10 per kilo amid the implementation of the maximum suggested retail price (SRP) for pork products.

1 min

Comelec drops second DQ case vs Erwin Tulfo

The second disqualification complaint filed against senatorial candidate and ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo has been dismissed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), again not on the merits but due to technical deficiencies.

1 min

BI to Deport Viral Chinese 'Cat Killer'

A Chinese man who went viral on social media for kicking a community cat in Makati was arrested yesterday.

1 min

Malabon eyes Guinness record for longest noodle line

A feast is brewing in Malabon, and it's not just any ordinary meal.

1 min

Armed Group Ransacks San Juan Building

Armed men stormed a building in San Juan reportedly due to a property dispute, police reported yesterday.

1 min

Ex-DENR Chief Named Presidential Adviser on Mindanao Concerns

President Marcos has sworn in former environment secretary Antonio Cerilles as presidential adviser on Mindanao concerns and Abdulraof Macacua as interim chief minister of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA).

1 min

Missing Slovak tourist found dead in Boracay

A Slovak woman who had been reported missing was found dead at an abandoned chapel on Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan on Wednesday.

1 min

Senate Probes Collapse of P1.22-B Isabela Bridge

The Senate will conduct an inquiry into the collapse of the newly opened Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela last month.

1 min

Pope Marks 12th Anniversary of His Papacy

Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy on Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia.

1 min

'Paw stuck in trigger,' dog shoots man in bed

An American dog owner was shot by his pet after it jumped on his bed and set off a loaded gun, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

Communal sauna bathing takes UK by storm

It may be winter and there may be a biting chill in the air, but the dozen men and women who have packed this small sauna room in east London are happily sweating away in their swimwear.

1 min

Obamas in talks to produce 'Tiger Woods' film

Barack (in photo) and Michelle Obama are in talks to produce a new biopic about golf superstar Tiger Woods, a source familiar with the negotiations told AFP Wednesday.

1 min

G-7 foreign ministers meet in Canada

LA MALBAIE (Reuters)—Foreign ministers of leading Western democracies will meet in Canada today after seven weeks of rising tensions between US allies and US President Donald Trump over his upending of foreign policy on Ukraine and imposing of tariffs.

1 min

Chinese restaurant refunds thousands after diner urinates in hotpot

One of China's biggest restaurant chains has promised to refund thousands of customers after footage of a patron urinating into a simmering hotpot went viral online, triggering a public outcry.

1 min

Ginebra fans motivate TNT

TNT team manager Jojo Lastimosa isn’t fazed by the loud Ginebra crowd and said it’s actually a motivation for the Tropa to try to silence the noise in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals that start at the SM Mall of Asia Arena tonight.

1 min

Bullpups on brink of return to throne

National U-Nazareth School moved closer to a sweet redemption with a gritty 77-70 win over Santo Tomas in Game 1 of UAAP Season 87 boys’ basketball finals yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.

1 min

PBA MARCH MADNESS

And off the old rivals go. TNT, hunting for a twin-kill in Season 49, and Barangay Ginebra, gunning for a first title in nearly two years, fire the opening salvo in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship series tonight at the MOA Arena.

1 min

PBA MARCH MADNESS

And off the old rivals go.

1 min

Dolphins boost UCAL semis bid

Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas boosted its bid for a semis berth with an 80-67 win over University of Batangas yesterday in the UCAL-PGFlex Linoleum 7th Season at the Paco Arena.

1 min

Thunderbelles Complete Last 8 Cast

ZUS Coffee completed a stunning ascent to the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals after it turned back a stubborn Capital, 25-22, 25-17, 18-25, 25-17, last night at the PhilSports Arena.

1 min

Ginebra out for payback

It's been four conferences since Barangay Ginebra won a PBA championship and for the team's impatient legion of fans, the wait seems like an eternity.

2 mins

Bullpups on brink of return to throne

National U-Nazareth School moved closer to a sweet redemption with a gritty 77-70 win over Santo Tomas in Game 1 of UAAP Season 87 boys' basketball finals yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.

1 min

Shai, Thunder smother Celtics, seal playoff berth

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the playoffs with an impressive 118-112 victory over the reigning champion Boston Celtics in a potential NBA Finals sneak preview on Wednesday.

1 min

Alcaraz rolls on

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz wasn't about to be blown off course in his pursuit of a rare three-peat in the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Wednesday.

1 min

Benilde Regroups, Beats San Beda in Five-Setter

College of St. Benilde showed nerves of steel in the fifth and deciding set as it repulsed upset-conscious San Beda, 25-27, 25-19, 25-20, 26-28, 15-12, yesterday to get back on its feet in NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball at the Arellano U Gym.

1 min

Searing comeback nets historic back-to-back titles for Que

Angelo Que kicked off the new season of the Philippine Golf Tour in record fashion, claiming consecutive victories in distinct styles.

1 min

MPIC Selling Up to 20% Stake in Tollways Unit

Expressway giant Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), a company 93.3 percent owned by conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), is raising fresh capital with the entry of a new investor.

1 min

Filipinos Lose P8.37B to Hidden Forex Fees

Filipinos unknowingly lost an estimated P8.37 billion to hidden foreign exchange (forex) fees in 2023, according to a new research commissioned by Wise, a global technology company specializing in international money transfers.

1 min

BSP Plans Tighter Rules on Forex Derivatives

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a draft circular to introduce stricter rules on certain foreign exchange (forex) transactions to prevent excessive risks in the financial system.

2 mins

DOE to resolve LGU delays in approving power projects

The Department of Energy (DOE) is ramping up efforts to expedite the permitting process for energy projects, as investors grapple with persistent delays at the local government level.

2 mins

Stocks Gain on Bargain Hunting

The stock market returned to its winning ways as investors shopped for bargains following a two-day slump.

1 min

Fitch upgrades Landbank's viability rating

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) secured an upgraded viability rating from debt watcher Fitch Ratings, boosting the financial institution’s profitability outlook.

1 min

Tarnishing our international image

The inefficiency of our government is on display when two or more units work at cross purposes with each other.

4 mins

Fitch upgrades Landbank's viability rating

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) secured an upgraded viability rating from debt watcher Fitch Ratings, boosting the financial institution's profitability outlook.

1 min

IC scraps higher capitalization for HMOs

The government will no longer increase the minimum paid-up capital of existing health maintenance organization (HMOs), but they will undergo tiering based on net worth instead.

3 mins

Insurers to adopt new accounting standards by 2027

The insurance sector has been ordered to adopt new accounting standards by 2027, according to the Insurance Commission.

1 min

Themis to start tender offer of Ferronoux shares next week

Themis Group Corp. is set to commence next week its tender offer for all the common shares of listed Ferronoux Holdings Inc. held by public shareholders as part of its backdoor listing.

1 min

DigiPlus Pays P33.7B Taxes, Regulatory Fees in 2024

DigiPlus Interactive, the pioneer in digital entertainment in the Philippines, emerged as one of the country's biggest taxpayers with P33.7 billion in taxes and regulatory fees in 2024.

1 min

Maynilad NRW Still Double Digits

West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. continues to slowly reduce its double-digit non-revenue water (NRW) that remains at 39 percent, with less than 70 percent of old pipes replaced, according to Maynilad president and CEO Ramoncito Fernandez.

3 mins

Gov't Offers Over 10,400 MW for 4th Green Energy Auction

The government is reinforcing the country's power supply with the launch of the fourth green energy auction (GEA-4), offering 10,478 megawatts (MW) of renewables and storage capacities.

1 min

NGCP: More baseload plants needed amid demand spike

Following the sudden yellow alert last week, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is pushing for more baseload power plants to meet the projected demand during the summer months.

2 mins

IFC Names New PhI Country Manager

The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has named Amena Arif as its new country manager for the Philippines.

1 min

'Appetite for bonds remains strong'

More companies are expected to continue tapping the domestic bond market amid recent developments on the local political front.

1 min

Slovenian Business Delegation Visits Phl

A business delegation composed of 42 companies, the biggest from Slovenia, is in the Philippines to explore trade and investments.

1 min

Togetherness through design: Creating inclusive spaces for women of all ages

I am an empty nester. Mom is in the US while my son lives near his school in a different city.

4 mins

Spaces Reimagined: How Women Are Innovating the Future of Design and Development

In a male-dominated field that historically included few women, we are now seeing a shift as more female designers gain recognition for their work in shaping the built environment.

2 mins

Redefining Filipino warmth: Ayala Land Hospitality goes beyond stays

Ayala Land Hospitality (ALH) is ushering in a bold new era as the Philippines gears up for a tourism renaissance—one that elevates Filipino hospitality through culture-driven experiences, inspired design, and ambitious expansion.

2 mins

Togetherness... From B7

While respecting individual needs is crucial, it's equally important to foster a sense of togetherness and community within a multi-generational home.

2 mins

Move Into Your Ready Home With Vista Land Ready-For-Occupancy Properties In Calabarzon

The MOVE Program (Making Ownership at Vista Land Easy) offers flexible payment plans tailored to diverse financial goals, making homeownership attainable to local and overseas buyers.

2 mins

FLI Profit Rises 11% in 2024

Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) saw its net income attributable to parent rise by 11 percent to P4.17 billion in 2024, driven by the strong performance of its residential and leasing businesses.

1 min

RACHELLE ANN GO CONTINUES TO MAKE PINOYS PROUD

OUR INTERNATIONAL theater sensation Rachelle Ann Go and her beautiful family recently visited the Philippines for seven weeks. Rachelle was a picture of a happy and contented woman when she appeared in an episode of \"Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.\" The first time I interviewed Rachelle was 20 years ago.

2 mins

How a Brokenhearted Confession Inspired a KimPau Film

A conversation during a drinking session led Prime Cruz to develop the premise of Star Cinema's \"My Love Will Make You Disappear.\"

2 mins

RAYA, NIOR, PLUME AND JC REGINO KEEP OPM SCENE EXCITING

Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is at an all-time high nowadays. Take a look at the hit charts and the playlists. It is starting to feel like the Manila Sound explosion of the ‘70s again.

2 mins

RAYA, NIOR, PLUME AND JC REGINO KEEP OPM SCENE EXCITING

Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is at an all-time high nowadays.

2 mins

Opera Belles: A new generation of classical crossover stars

The Philippine Opera Company (POC), headed by its artistic director Karla Gutierrez, has officially launched the latest batch of Opera Belles, an all-female singing group that merges operatic vocals with theatrical and pop influences.

3 mins

Mono, Rosalinda & other memories of San Isidro

I am happiest when I ride my bike. It clears my mind.

4 mins

Beware the Ides of March

Although every month has an \"Ides,\" the \"Ides of March\" reverberates in history and literature.

3 mins

C6 For Sigla Research Center, Hope Is A Stubborn, Unending Thing

development workers, to every Filipino. \"Healing and solidarity is not the first thing you think about when you study disinformation.

6 mins

The Quiet Weight of Living With Bipolar Disorder

I keep my disease locked away, tucked beneath half-truths and omissions. But silence is its own kind of burden, and I am tired of carrying it alone.

4 mins

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