The Philippine Star - June 20, 2024
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June 20, 2024
Sale of NFA rice stocks at P29/kilo OK'd
The National Food Authority Council has approved the recommendation to sell aging but good NFA rice stocks at P29 per kilo through Kadiwa stores, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.
1 min
NTC partners with Meta, Viber vs text scams
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is coordinating with social networking and online messaging platforms such as Meta and Viber to discuss ways to prevent the proliferation of text scams.
3 mins
Sara quits Marcos Cabinet
After months of souring relations between political families whose team-up scored a landslide victory in 2022, Vice President Sara Duterte resigned from her post as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) and vice chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) yesterday.
4 mins
Phl in bottom 4 of global creative thinkers
The Philippines has landed in the bottom four of a global test for creative thinking, ranking student performance in the country as one of the worst in the world, according to results of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)'s newly launched benchmarking test for creativity.
1 min
Marbil orders more cops out on field duties
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered field commanders to intensify police presence in the street across the country, but clarified that it has nothing to do with the alleged presence of members of the Chinese military.
2 mins
Alice camp denies she's Guo Hua Ping
The lawyer of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo said his client has categorically denied that she is “Guo Hua Ping” who entered the Philippines on Jan. 12, 2003 as alleged by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.
2 mins
Alice Guo is part of criminal ring – PAOCC
Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is part of a criminal syndicate responsible for two illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hubs that were raided by law enforcement authorities, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).
2 mins
Phl: No talks with China to ease WPS tension
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is not hopeful that talks between the Philippines and China will take place unless Beijing will act sincerely and responsibly, and refrain from behavior that puts at risk the safety of personnel and vessels.
5 mins
Japan says China's actions obstruct freedom of navigation
The foreign ministry of Japan yesterday reiterated its serious concern over increasing tension at the West Philippine Sea (WPS), “repeated actions which obstruct freedom of navigation and increase regional tensions, including recent dangerous actions that resulted in damage to the Filipino vessel and injuries to Filipinos onboard.”
2 mins
DMW: Pinoy seafarer's death will not be declared
The last Filipino crewmember of MV Tutor is still considered missing and will not be declared dead despite White House confirmation on Monday, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.
1 min
Senate probe on anti-Sinovac campaign sought
Sen. Imee Marcos is seeking an investigation into the Pentagon’s alleged campaign to discredit the Chinese Sinovac vaccine at the height of the COVID pandemic.
1 min
Chiz on Sara's DepEd exit: It's inevitable
The decision of Vice President Sara Duterte to resign as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) was “inevitable,” Senate President Francis Escudero said yesterday, as he wished her well in her continued duties as vice president.
1 min
Pagasa: Transition to weak La Niña in August
Transition to a weak La Niña is expected between August and October, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
1 min
SOCES of candidates to be posted on Comelec website
Aside from the certificate of candidacy (COC), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) intends to post the Statement of Contribution and Expenditures (SOCE) of all candidates running in the May 2025 midterm polls.
1 min
Power interruptions set in MM, provinces
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced power interruptions in Metro Manila and nearby province due to maintenance activities.
1 min
National Disability Rights Week in July declared
President Marcos has declared July 17 to 23 of every year as “National Disability Rights Week” to protect the rights of and promote respect for persons with disabilities.
1 min
2 men nabbed for Chinese teen's kidnap in Taguig
Two men were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and holding for ransom a Chinese teenager in Taguig on Monday.
1 min
NCR workers may get wage hike in July - DOLE
Minimum wage earners in Metro Manila are likely to get an increase in their daily take-home by mid-July, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported yesterday.
1 min
Weather can increase heart disease risk - expert
The weather can adversely affect heart health, Philippine Heart Association president Dr. Rodney Jimenez said yesterday.
1 min
Rama opposes transfer of nepotism case
Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has opposed the transfer of the proceedings of his nepotism case to the Office of the Ombudsman in Quezon City from Cebu.
1 min
Explosion hits Lamitan
Hours after declaring free from Abu Sayyaf
1 min
DAR asked to retain CARL beneficiaries in Batangas property
A farmers’ group has asked the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to revoke its order removing more than 1,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) from Hacienda Roxas in Nasugbu, Batangas.
2 mins
Ship 'believed to have sunk' after Red Sea attack - UK security agency
A merchant ship is thought to have sunk in the Red Sea after a deadly attack by Yemeni rebels that forced it to be abandoned last week, a security agency said.
1 min
PUTIN SAYS Pact with NoKor will protect us both
A new treaty signed between North Korea and Russia provides for \"mutual assistance\" in case either country faces aggression, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said yesterday, in an apparent warning to the West.
1 min
Bolts staying hungry, dreaming, believing
The Meralco Bolts are poised to make the euphoria of their breakthrough PBA title fuel their desire to continue fighting and aiming for more.
1 min
Gov't losing P5 B in taxes from vape smuggling, illegal sale
The government is losing at least P5 billion in revenues from the continued smuggling and illegal selling of vape products.
1 min
BSP can break free from US Fed - HSBC
An improving current account balance, promising outlook for foreign direct investments and a substantial slowdown in inflation are three possibilities that can help the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) cut borrowing costs ahead of the US Federal Reserve, according to British banking giant HSBC.
2 mins
Share prices tumble on lack of fresh leads
Lack of fresh catalysts pulled down the stock market to its sixth consecutive loss yesterday.
1 min
Filinvest gears up for new hotel dev't
The Gotianun family is investing P2.7 billion to kick-off its new line of hotels which is expected to further fuel the growth of the group's hospitality business.
1 min
Gov't moves to attract more Japanese investors
The economic team of the Marcos administration is encouraging Japanese investors to expand their businesses in the Philippines.
1 min
PCSO awards P4.1-B e-lotto contract to Pacific Online
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has awarded a P4.09-billion five-year contract for lease provision of a web-based app for electronic lotto or \"e-lotto\" system to Pacific Online Systems Corp.
1 min
Cebu Pacific to start Cebu-Palawan flights
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is introducing another connection to its local network in October, this time adding weekly flights between Cebu and San Vicente, Palawan.
1 min
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Utgiver: Philstar Daily Inc.
Kategori: Newspaper
Språk: English
Frekvens: Daily
The Philippine STAR is the flagship title of the country's largest and most successful print media enterprise, the Philstar Media Group. Owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., The Philippine STAR is a vaunted pillar of Philippine journalism whose integrity is anchored on the Biblical motto, “Truth Shall Prevail”. The Philippine STAR is a two-time winner of the prestigious Newspaper of the Year award given by the Rotary Club of Manila.
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