The Philippine Star - August 13, 2024
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August 13, 2024
DOH wants ban on swimming in floods
As cases of leptospirosis continue to rise, the Department of Health (DOH) plans to ask local government units, especially in flood-prone areas, to ban swimming in floodwaters.
1 min
Senate probes death of 2 OFWs
Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) died under unknown circumstances in Saudi Arabia, prompting the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to request for autopsies.
1 min
DBM chief disputes budget mishandling claims of Sara
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman yesterday disputed Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) was “mishandled,” saying adjustments in budget proposals depend on Congress.
3 mins
Heroes' parade for Yulo, Olympians moved to Wednesday
Filipino gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo will receive a Presidential Medal of Merit while other athletes who competed in the Paris Olympics will be given presidential citations during their heroes' welcome at Malacañang today.
2 mins
Phl to protest China's dropping of flares
The Philippines will file a diplomatic protest against Beijing over an incident late last week when Chinese military planes made menacing maneuvers and dropped flares in the path of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft on patrol over Panatag Shoal.
6 mins
Changes to SIM registration law eyed
With the widespread use of SIM cards for fraud and scamming purposes, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian is considering introducing amendments to the SIM registration law.
1 min
Comelec to probe other personalities in Bautista case
The Commission on Elections is looking into other personalities who may be involved in the bribery and money laundering charges against former Comelec chief Andres Bautista.
2 mins
Meralco rates slightly up this month
Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is increasing its electricity rates by P0.0327 per kilowatt-hour this month, bringing the overall rate to P11.6339 per kWh in August from last month’s P11.6012 per kWh.
1 min
'Enough evidence to prosecute contractors in Sandro case'
Senators expressed belief that there is strong evidence against two GMA Network independent contractors in connection with the alleged abuse of actor Sandro Muhlach.
1 min
Sunken motor tanker partially afloat - PCG
Eighteen days since the MTKR Jason Bradley sank in Bataan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) yesterday reported that the motor tanker has been partially refloated.
1 min
State of calamity sought in ASF-affected areas
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has urged local government units (LGUs) in Batangas affected by African swine fever (ASF) to declare a state of calamity in order to speed up government processes in addressing the problem.
1 min
Israeli minister tells US Iranian attack expected
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday that Iran was making preparations for a large-scale military attack on Israel, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said in a post on X, citing a source with knowledge of the call.
1 min
Pentagon chief orders submarine to Middle East
Tells aircraft carrier to hasten its transit
1 min
MALIXI'S TURN TO SHINE
Rianne Malixi's star continues to shine bright in the women's amateur golf scene.
2 mins
Yulo, Jarman share spotlight
Rivals to friends. Carlos Yulo dapped it up with Filipino-British Jake Jarman at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics yesterday at the Stade de France.
1 min
KING CARLOS COMES HOME
HERO'S WELCOME FOR OLYMPIC CHAMPION
2 mins
Phl growth seen at 6% this year
Global banking giant Citi and research firm BMI Country Risk & Industry Research see the Philippine economy expanding by six percent this year, following the release of the gross domestic product (GDP) growth data for the second quarter.
2 mins
ICTSI cruises in H1, books $420 M profit
The logistics arm of the second richest Filipino is sailing smoothly into the year, booking more than $420 million in profit in the first semester and keeping its cash flowing steadily.
2 mins
Manila Water unit inks P1.4-B project in Laguna
A unit of Manila Water Co. Inc.has inked a 25-year bulk water supply project with Canlubang Sugar Estate (CSE) worth P1.4 billion that seeks to improve water access in more towns in Laguna.
1 min
JOEM BASCON FINDS WORK-AND-LIFE BALANCE
Reliable actor Joem Bascon feels very happy and honored to be included in the hit GMA Prime series, \"Asawa Ng Asawa Ko,\" he remarked in a recent group interview. It's his debut acting project with the Kapuso network.
2 mins
The Philippine Star Newspaper Description:
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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