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July 13, 2024

Countries call for compliance with arbitral ruling on SCS

On the eighth anniversary of a landmark arbitral court decision that invalidated China’s massive sea claims, the 27-member European Union (EU), the United States, Australia and Japan called on Beijing to abide by the ruling.

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Pump prices to go down next week

After four straight weeks of increases, fuel prices are expected to go down by as much as P1.15 per liter next week, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

1 min

No place to hide: World gets smaller for Quiboloy

The world of alleged human trafficker and sex offender Apollo Quiboloy is getting smaller as authorities have vowed to exhaust all available resources to arrest him after one of his co-accused was arrested last Thursday.

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Calls renewed to declare July 12 'WPS Victory Day'

The landmark ruling in 2016 by an international court that upheld the Philippines' maritime entitlements and invalidated China's massive claims in the South China Sea should be commemorated every year as \"West Philippine Sea Victory Day,\" Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday.

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Most Pinoys want inflation tackled at SONA - Pulse

With inflation still deemed as the most urgent national concern among Filipinos, a majority of respondents of a recent Pulse Asia survey said they want President Marcos to discuss in his upcoming State of the Nation Address how his government plans to deal with the rising cost of basic commodities.

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Erwin Tulfo still tops Senate preference poll

House deputy majority leader and ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo remains the most preferred among potential candidates for the Senate in the 2025 midterm elections, a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed.

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Gov't allocates P1 B for green spaces among LGUs

The Department of Budget Management (DBM) has earmarked P1 billion for a new program that will promote green spaces and active mobility in local governments in the country.

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PNP mum on BBM's veto of police reform bill

The Philippine National Police on Friday opted to stay silent on President Marcos’ decision to veto a bill seeking to reform the PNP.

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House members slam Sara over 'designated survivor'

The pronouncement of Vice President Sara Duterte that she is the “designated survivor” did not sit well with some members of the House of Representatives.

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P183-M La Niña relief aid set for Central Luzon

The government has readied P183.41 million in assistance to those likely to be affected by the looming La Niña in Central Luzon, considered the country’s rice granary, President Marcos announced yesterday.

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Guo won't ask SC to reverse AMLC asset freeze

The camp of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo yesterday said it will not ask the Supreme Court (SC) to overturn the decision of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to freeze her assets.

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Marcos vows whole-of-gov't approach vs POGOS, drugs

President Marcos vowed on Friday a whole-of-government approach in the crackdown on illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and narcotics in the country.

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Kamuning flyover to reopen partially in August – DPWH

The upper portion of the Kamuning flyover will be reopened in August after undergoing major repairs, an official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said yesterday.

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2 dead, 4 Manila cops hurt in Tondo shootout

A man wanted for murder was killed in an alleged shootout with police while evading arrest in Tondo, Manila on Thursday night, which also resulted in the death of his companion.

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DHSUD inks deal for temporary shelter for informal settlers

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Pasay City government and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) for the establishment of a “staging area” where informal settler families (ISF) will be temporarily relocated.

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Warning out on unregistered hotdog brand

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday warned the public against the purchase and consumption of an unregistered brand of hotdog being sold in the market.

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2 nabbed for stealing Amorsolo painting

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested two suspects in the theft of a painting of national artist Fernando Amorsolo from a museum in Silay City in Negros Occidental.

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SITG formed to probe killing of Australian couple, Pinay

The Calabarzon police has formed a special investigation task group (SITG) to hasten the probe of the killing of two Australians and a Filipina in a hotel in Tagaytay City in Cavite on Wednesday.

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NGCP project benefits 59 M households in Luzon

HERMOSA, Bataan – Around 59 million households in Luzon will benefit from the landmark P20.9billion transmission line project of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines.

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Biden makes verbal gaffes at NATO summit

A defiant Joe Biden insisted on Thursday that he will run for another term as US president and beat Donald Trump, as a string of verbal gaffes at a major summit threw a harsh new spotlight on his fitness.

1 min

SoKor to deploy 'Star Wars' lasers against North's drones

South Korea will begin deploying drone-melting laser weapons designed to shoot down North Korean UAVs this year, the country’s arms procurement agency told AFP on Friday.

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Nepal landslide sweeps 2 buses into river; 63 missing

At least 63 people were missing in Nepal yesterday after a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains swept two buses off a highway and into a river, authorities said.

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Netanyahu wants control of Gaza-Egypt border

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded on Thursday that Israel retain control of key Gaza territory along the border with Egypt as part of any accord to suspend the war with Hamas.

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Tankers create ripples, break Palaro records

Tankers Sophia Rose Garra of NCR and Jasmine Mojdeh of Calabarzon delivered the worthiest performance of the day that also saw heroes emerge in various fronts of the Palarong Pambansa here.

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Paolini just keeps going and going

Jasmine Paolini kept coming back, kept coming back, kept coming back, against Donna Vekic in what would become the longest Wimbledon women’s semifinal on record – after dropping the opening set, after being two games from defeat in each of the last two sets, after twice trailing by a break in the third.

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Pacquiao verdict in question?

Paradigm Sports Management lawyers opposing the California superior court judgment that dismissed the breach of contract case against former eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao are given up to Monday to file an objection but face a tall order since it appears the contract was invalid in the first place.

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NU, FEU spikers Sweep pool play

Fancied UAAP bets National U and Far Eastern U swept their groups following easy wins against separate rivals to clinch quarterfinal tickets in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals yesterday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

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PSC SWEETENS POT FOR PARIS BETS

Members of the Philippine team to the forthcoming Paris Olympics, from the 22 athletes to their respective coaches, are in for a pleasant surprise.

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Cable cars seen running by 2028

The country may see its first cable car system that will connect the planned Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4) to Antipolo, Rizal operational by 2028, as the government looks to start the feasibility study for the project this year, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said.

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Vehicle sales speed up in H1

Sales of cars and trucks in the country picked up by 11.8 percent in the first semester from a year ago, driven by improved consumer demand.

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Bank credit growth up for 6th straight month

Philippine big banks posted a double-digit growth in loan disbursements, rising for the sixth straight month to 10.1 percent in May from 9.6 percent in April, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

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New P20-B passenger ferry system in the works

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will spend as much as P20 billion for its next brainchild project – a passenger ferry passing through Manila Bay, Pasig River and Laguna de Bay.

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Clark to host P32-B entertainment complex

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SM Group to double NU campuses to 20

The SM Group is targeting to nearly double the current number of National University (NU) campuses by 2028 in an effort to provide quality, accessible and affordable education to young Filipinos nationwide.

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Rubio named SPNEC president/CEO

Veteran energy executive Emmanuel Rubio is taking the driver’s seat in integrated solar developer SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), which analysts believe is part of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan’s succession plan.

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URC dips into cooking aid market

Universal Robina Corp. (URC), the listed snack food giant of the Gokongwei Group, is expanding further its portfolio as the company makes its foray into the meals preparation mega-category.

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Maynilad IPO in the pipeline for 'early next year'

Pangilinan-led Maynilad Water Services Inc. is optimistic of undertaking an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares as soon as the “early part” of next year, encouraged by the overwhelming result of its recent maiden blue bonds issue.

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Thrift banks post robust growth in 2023

After thrift banks posted robust growth performance in 2023, the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) is optimistic about the growth prospects of its member-banks for this year amid the opportunities digital transformation brings.

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Aviator plans to put up NGO for gov't rescue, relief missions

An aviation expert plans to establish a non-government organization (NGO) that state agencies can tap for rescue and humanitarian missions, in line with his efforts to deliver hope and aid to the farthest corners of the Philippines.

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DA forms task force for salt industry R&D

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has formed a technical working group (TWG) to oversee research development and promotion of modern farming techniques in the salt industry in preparation for the implementation of the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act.

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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.