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July 17, 2024

Trump gets hero's welcome, taps ex-critic as running mate

Donald Trump received a hero’s welcome Monday as he entered the Republican National Convention arena with a bandaged right ear in his first public appearance since being wounded in a weekend assassination attempt.

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MediaQuest, KBP, PLDT, Smart partner for media literacy

Broadcast media groups in the Philippines have partnered with telecommunications giants for a media literacy program.

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1,200 fake birth certificates just 'tip of the iceberg'

Senators expressed alarm yesterday over the 1,200 foreigners believed to be Chinese nationals who obtained Philippine birth certificates through late birth registration in the Davao del Sur town of Sta.

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Navy: Fewer Chinese vessels seen in WPS

The number of Chinese vessels in Philippine waters has decreased notably, according to a Navy official who said the convening of the bilateral consultation mechanism BCM) early this month may have contributed to the development.

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UP law alumni seek ban on POGOS catering to Chinese mainland

Alumni of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law, led by retired Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, are urging President Marcos to order the cancellation of licenses of all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) catering to the Chinese mainland market as it supposedly violates the charter of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR).

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Senate detention facility ready for Guo, relatives

A dormitory-type detention facility for suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, her mother and female siblings in the Senate compound is now ready, the Office of the Senate Sergeantat-Arms (OSAA) said yesterday.

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5 DepEd execs leaving this week

Five ranking officials of the Department of Education are leaving the agency with Vice President and outgoing DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte this week, giving incoming education secretary and outgoing Sen.

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Castro, others to appeal child endangerment verdict

Alliance of Concerned Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro yesterday said they will file an appeal after a Davao court convicted her along with former Bayan Muna representative Satur Ocampo and 11 others of endangering indigenous Lumad children in 2018.

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NBI nabs 3 for organ trafficking; 9 rescued

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested yesterday three suspects allegedly involved in organ trafficking and rescued nine victims in an operation in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

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183 pass 2024 Shari'ah bar exams

A total of 183 examinees have passed the 2024 Shari’ah Bar Examinations SBE), representing 21.45 percent of the 853 takers, according to the Supreme Court.

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Israel bombs Gaza after US criticizes high civilian toll

TEL AVIV (AFP) – Israel renewed its bombardment of the Gaza Strip yesterday, after its key military backer, the United States renewed its criticism of its ally over the high civilian casualty toll of the war.

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Lady Bulldogs untouchable in SSL sweep

UAAP titlist National U added another diadem to its growing, glowing treasure chest by staving off Far Eastern U, 25-21, 23-25, 20-25, 25-19, 15-10, to complete a sweep of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals yesterday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

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IMF: Phl growth fastest in Asean, 2nd in Asia

The Philippines is expected to be the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia and second fastest in Asia over the next two years, according to the latest World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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Profit taking ends market's 3-day climb

The stock market's three-day winning streak was snapped as profit taking sent share prices downwards.

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No wrong time to do an IPO, says PSE chief

There is no wrong time to do an initial public offering (IPO) if you will ask Philippine Stock Exchange president and CEO Ramon Monzon.

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New NAIA operator urged: Don't pass on rehab cost to Pinoys

Another consumer advocacy group has opposed the proposed increase in passenger service charges (PSC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), scoring the move to pass on rehabilitation cost to travelers.

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SEIPI pushes for restoration of PEZA autonomy

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. (SEIPI) is pushing for the restoration of the autonomy of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) under the bill seeking to amend the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act to encourage investments in the sector.

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PCIC told to modernize insurance operations

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) to modernize its operations and offer more affordable products to farmers and fisherfolk.

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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.