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September 02, 2024

AFP chief to soldiers: Remain apolitical

Amid political bickering in the country, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner told AFP members to remain apolitical, stick with the chain of command and be loyal to the Constitution.

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162 foreigners rescued from POGO hub in Cebu

At least 162 foreigners were rescued from an alleged illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub at a resort hotel in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu during a raid by authorities last Saturday.

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FLP honors law, business scholars

Filipino law and business scholars will receive cash and other prizes at the awards ceremony of the Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP).

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Active mpox cases climb to 8 - DOH

Active mpox cases in the country rose to eight as the Department of Health (DOH) recorded three more cases of the infectious disease.

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Deadline on use of temporary plates extended

Temporary vehicle license plates may be used until Dec. 31, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced yesterday.

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PNP to probe reward, quota system in drug war

The Philippine National Police has launched a comprehensive review amid allegations of a reward and quota system in the war on drugs carried out by the PNP during the administration of Rodrigo Duterte.

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Polish FM visiting Phl this week

Poland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski will have a three-day official visit to the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced yesterday.

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US, Japan, Australia hit China over Phl ship ramming

The United States condemned what it described as China's \"dangerous\" conduct against the Philippines, after a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel deliberately rammed a Philippine ship at Escoda Shoal on Saturday.

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LPA develops into Tropical Depression Enteng

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday said the low-pressure area (LPA) east of Eastern Visayas has developed into a tropical depression named Enteng.

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Congress should wield power over OVP budget - Koko

After Vice President Sara Duterte had some heated exchanges with senators and congressmen over her office's proposed budget for 2025, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III challenged Congress yesterday to stop merely acting tough and instead exercise real power over the OVP's budget.

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Jose Mari Chan takes back meme spotlight from Sara

Like clockwork, the country's de facto herald of the Christmas season is back on everyone's timelines.

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Field tests, mock polls set to assess ACMs

To ensure that the new automated counting machines (ACMs) to be used in the May 2025 midterm elections are secure and accurate, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be holding field tests and mock polls in the coming months.

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Belmonte: Cooperate with mpox contact tracers

Amid the rising cases of mpox in the country, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has reminded business establishments to cooperate with the city's contact tracers.

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CHED launches simulation-based medical program at Iloilo university

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has launched a simulation-based medical education project at the West Visayas State University (WVSU) in Iloilo City to produce more world-class doctors with advanced skills in patient care and emergency response.

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Transport of hogs from ASF-affected areas allowed

To prevent pork supply shortage

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Siphoned oily waste from Terra Nova reaches 1 M liters

More than one million liters of oily waste have been siphoned out from the sunken motor tanker Terra Nova as of Aug. 31, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

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Israel retrieves bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza

The Israeli military said yesterday that it had found the bodies of six hostages in a tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip, including a US-Israeli and a Russian-Israeli.

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Harris slams Trump over cemetery dispute

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said Saturday that her Republican rival Donald Trump “disrespected a sacred ground” at a US military cemetery during a contentious pre-election visit.

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Netanyahu vows to settle score with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed yesterday to \"settle the score\" with Hamas after the military had recovered the bodies of six hostages from a Gaza tunnel.

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Creamline, Akari face off in KO finale

Creamline has done almost everything in the Premier Volleyball League except winning a three-peat.

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AHANMISI BOMBS BLOW DYIP APART

In a game vital to its rejuvenation bid in the PBA Governors' Cup, Magnolia unleashed long-distance bomber Jerrick Ahanmisi side by side with its trademark defense.

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Sibling rivalry looms in JPGT Malarayat

Lisa and Mona Sarines are set to engage in yet another intense sibling rivalry, this time with the stakes higher, as they compete not only for leg honors in the ICTSI Junior PGT Series 6 but also for dominance in the girls’ 13-15 category.

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Another shot at glory for Ernie

Ernie Gawilan hopes to make the most out of his last chance at Paralympic glory when he plunges back into action in the 400-meter freestyle S7 race today at the Paris La Defense Arena in the French capital.

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August inflation seen to decline below 4%

Economists see slower inflation in August, possibly below the four percent target of the central bank, amid stable food prices.

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PSEi to stay on course toward 7,000

The stock market will resume its chase for the elusive 7,000 level this week as investors turn their sights on inflation results for August.

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Ovialand sets aside IPO plans to focus on growth

Olivares family-led property developer Ovialand Inc. is setting aside for now its public listing plans as the company sets its sights primarily on growth.

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Credit growth in July fastest in 19 months

Lending growth picked up to 10.4 percent in July from the 10.1 percent rise in June, its highest level in 19 months, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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Metro Pacific's 4th leg still in progress

Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is looking to develop a fourth leg that will provide the conglomerate further growth and stability in the years ahead.

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Gov't borrowings jump 43% to P189 B in July

The government jacked up its borrowings by a little over 40 percent to P189 billion in July, largely coming from the domestic market.

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'Delayed arrival to soften prices of rice imports'

Prolonging the deadline for the arrival of rice shipments would allow local importers to negotiate better rates for their imports amid threats that their contracts are being canceled due to volatility in prices, resulting in lower landed costs and retail prices.

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Retail sector seen growing this year

The retail sector’s contribution to the economy is expected to increase to 20 percent by the end of this year as people continue to shop, according to the country’s group of retailers.

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Chinese automotive brand Omoda arrives in Phl

Omoda vehicles have arrived in the country, paving the way for the brand’s expansion into the Philippine market.

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Les alle historiene fra The Philippine Star

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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.