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July 09, 2024

China vessels intercept 2 PCG ships in Ayungin

Chinese coast guard and militia ships reportedly blocked two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships on patrol in Ayungin Shoal and forced them out of the area, according to a defense and maritime security expert tracking the movement of ships in the South China Sea.

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Phl, Japan ink military access agreement

The Philippines and Japan are deepening security and maritime cooperation including in the cyber domain following the signing of a landmark Reciprocal Access Agreement RAA) yesterday.

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44% see better life in next 12 months - SWS

About four in 10 Filipinos expect their quality of life to improve in the next 12 months, according to a recent survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS).

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Jobless rate rises to 4.1% in May

The country’s jobless rate went up in May from the previous month as the number of people actively looking for work increased, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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P10-M bounty up for arrest of Quiboloy

A reward of P10 million is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos announced yesterday.

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Senate summons Guo, but subpoena not received

The Senate has summoned suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo to a hearing this July 10, but a helper at her farm refused to accept the subpoena, saying he does not know the other persons named in the document.

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Ex-cops face raps for murder of Pinay, Israeli

Two counts of murder against two former police officers and other suspects in the killing of Pampanga beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen are expected to be filed in the next few days.

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Senate feud: Nancy files ethics complaint vs Alan Peter

Sen. Nancy Binay filed yesterday an ethics complaint against colleague Sen.

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DOJ indicts 3 cops for extortion, illegal gambling

Charges of extortion and illegal gambling have been filed before a Caloocan City court against three police officers, one of whom allegedly accepted P30,000 in exchange for the release of an arrested drug suspect.

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Reward offered for info on stolen 'Amorsolo'

BACOLOD CITY The city government of Silay in Negros Occidental has offered P25,000 in exchange for information leading to the recovery of a stolen painting of national artist Fernando Amorsolo.

1 min

French voters deliver win for the Left

A blow for Le Pen

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AIMING FOR GOLDEN STREAK

Olympic achievers, world beaters and rising sportsmen and sportswomen fly the flag in Paris as Team Philippines seeks to pick up from where it left off in the previous Olympiad in Tokyo.

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High interest rates clipping growth - BSP

Higher for longer interest rates could lead to unnecessary loss of economic growth, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr.

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Gov't revenue collection grows to P2.13 T in H1

The government has collected P2.13 trillion in revenues as of the first half of the year, allowing it to be on track to hitting its collection goal for 2024 amid digitization efforts and plugging of tax leakages.

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DBM OKs only 69% of proposed 2025 budget

Government agencies had wanted a little over P9 trillion in funding for their programs next year but the budget regulator only approved 69 percent of the request amid a still limited fiscal space.

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Mitsubishi mulls entry into EVs

Automotive firm Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is studying the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle models in the country following the government’s move to expand the zero tariff coverage for EVs.

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Cebu Pacific boosting flight network in Clark

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is reactivating its Clark flights to four cities around the Philippines to improve connectivity to Visayas and Mindanao from the north of Luzon.

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EU nations see prospects in Luzon Economic Corridor

European countries have expressed interest to take part in the development of the Luzon Economic Corridor, according to the country’s economic czar.

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Les alle historiene fra The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star Newspaper Description:

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.