The Philippine Star - September 25, 2024

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September 25, 2024

Ex-PNP chief: I did what was good for the country

After photographs of him in the company of people with alleged links to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOS) surfaced at a Senate hearing yesterday, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen.

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Acorda photos with key POGO players bared

Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Benjamin Acorda Jr. has been invited to the next hearing of the Senate investigating crimes linked to Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs).

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Sara reaching out to Bicol communities amid hearing - OVP

Vice President Sara Duterte was reaching out to communities in Bicol when the House of Representatives deliberated on the Office of the Vice President’s budget proposal last Monday, according to the OVP, amid reports and photographs she was on a beach for leisure.

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Chinese ships in WPS reach record high 251

The number of Chinese vessels swarming various parts of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has now reached a new record high of 251, of which 153 are concentrated within the vicinity of Ayungin and Escoda (Sabina) Shoals.

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Phl seeks stronger ties with EU, India

Stronger diplomatic ties with the European Union and India are being sought by President Marcos, as he welcomed on Monday new ambassadors to the Philippines.

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DICT monitoring AI, deep fakes in 2025 midterm elections

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is closely monitoring the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced fake news content and \"deep fakes\" related to the upcoming 2025 midterm elections.

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PhilHealth eyes 30-percent increase in benefit packages

Another 30-percent increase in the coverage rates of benefit packages could be implemented in November by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.(PhilHealth).

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Marcos optimistic rice prices will ease further

President Marcos yesterday expressed confidence that rice prices in the Philippines would continue to go down, just like the trend being seen in neighboring countries.

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DOST-Pagasa: Don't ignore 'weak' La Niña

While the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has forecast a weak or even borderline La Niña phenomenon over the country starting this month up to May next year, there should be readiness for strong typhoons that a \"weak version of this weather phenomenon could bring,\" the DOST-PAGASA said.

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CIDG mulls former angels of death member as state witness

A person claiming to be a former member of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC)'s so-called \"angels of death\" is being considered as a state witness, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP)'s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).

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Roque faces disbarment case

Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque is facing a disbarment complaint for supposedly spreading fake news on social media.

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Beatriz Zobel de Ayala passes away

Beatriz Zobel de Ayala, the matriarch of the Ayala family, has passed away at the age of 88.

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Airbus aims for military deals in Phl

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is gearing up to help the Philippines expand its assets for national defense, offering the latest jets that the military can use to protect territories, especially in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

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Piston, Manibela may join PUVMP - LTFRB

Amid the two-day na- tionwide transport strike, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regula- tory Board (LTFRB) said it is eyeing to allow un- consolidated jeepney op- erators to join existing cooperatives.

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Marcos promotes 19 PCG officials

President Marcos has promoted to the rank of commodore 19 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officials, including the district commander of Palawan who is in charge of sending vessels to the West Philippine Sea.

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Cunanan cleared of money laundering over 'pork' scam

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted businessman Dennis Cunanan of money laundering over the alleged misuse of P22.5 million in Priority Development Assistance Fund of former senator Gregorio Honasan in 2007.

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41 party-lists accredited for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has accredited 41 new party-list groups for the 2025 midterm elections.

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PFA honors the best in Philippine Franchising in FEA 2024

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) recently hosted the prestigious Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA) 2024 Awards Night at the SMX Convention CenterManila, gathering the country’s leading franchise brands to honor their exceptional contributions to the Philippine franchising industry.

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73 M ballots to be printed for 2025 polls

Up to 73 million ballots will be printed for the 2025 midterm elections and the first parliamentary polls in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), according to the Commission on Elections.

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Village exec gets 11 years for malversation

A barangay treasurer in Baguio City has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for allegedly pocketing cash prizes of winners in a sports competition.

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175 teaching posts created in Mindanao

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of 175 new teaching positions to boost the education system in Mindanao.

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ASF vaccine procurement completed in December

The Department of Agriculture (DA) intends to complete the procurement of 600,000 doses of African swine fever (ASF) vaccine by December.

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US sends troops to Middle East

The US is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon said on Monday.

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World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode

Escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah threatened to overshadow US President Joe Biden's final appearance at the United Nations signature annual event on Tuesday as diplomats scrambled to avert an all-out regional war.

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Fake 'Brad Pitt' scams 2 women in Spain of 325,000 euros

Spanish police said Monday that they had arrested five people accused of scamming two women of 325,000 euros by posing as Hollywood star Brad Pitt via online and WhatsApp messages.

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Iran warns of 'irreversible' consequences of wider war

Israel wants to drag the Middle East into a fullblown war by provoking Iran to join the nearly year-old conflict between Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran's president said on Monday, warning of its \"irreversible\" consequences.

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Singapore ex-minister pleads guilty in graft trial

A Singaporean former minister pleaded guilty to bribery charges yesterday after more severe allegations were dropped, local media said, as the first graft trial of a political office holder for more than four decades began in the city-state.

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Phillies clinch division title, eye top seed

The Philadelphia Phillies ended their 13-year wait to clinch the National League East divisional crown on Monday with a 6-2 defeat of the Chicago Cubs.

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Archers to vent ire on Tams?

The reigning champions are down but definitely not out.

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Resilient Altas smother Stags

University of Perpetual Help showed incredible resilience as it turned back San Sebastian, 60-52, yesterday to solidify its place in the Magic Four in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

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Canino, Quizon wow 'em

BUDAPEST-Former Philippine chess team mainstay Girme Fontanilla never really took her eyes away from chess despite being retired from the sport for decades now.

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EVO City Front Act Run set in Kawit

Before the highly anticipated ASICS Rock 'N' Roll Running Series Manila in November, running enthusiasts can get a sneak peek at the fun and energy during the EVO City Front Act Run, set to take place on Oct.20 in Kawit, Cavite.

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S&P sees more BSP rate cuts in next 3 years

Debt watcher S&P Global Ratings expects more rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) over the next three years, amid the US Federal Reserve's shift to an easing cycle and soft economic growth in the Philippines.

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Peso weakens back to 56:$1 level

The peso slumped further against the dollar yesterday, piercing the 56 to $1 level, amid the volatility in the foreign exchange (forex) markets due to developments abroad.

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DOJ: Phl may soon exit FATF gray list

The Philippines may be removed from the gray list of Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) by 2025 as the country continues to deliver the necessary reforms to counter money laundering, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

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SM, DMCI, FLI cited for exemplary corporate governance practices

The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) has recognized several listed companies for their exemplary corporate governance practices.

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Steniel raising up to P315 M through FOO

Steniel Manufacturing Corp.is planning to raise as much as P315 million through a follow-on offering (FOO).

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UnionDigital Bank gets add'l P1.6 B capital infusion

Union Bank of the Philippines is infusing an additional P1.6 billion in capital to support the ongoing business operations and sustain the expansion of UnionDigital Bank Inc.

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Baseload power still crucial for energy security - Aboitiz

To truly embrace a just energy transition, the Philippines must confront the reality that renewables alone cannot ensure energy security, according to Aboitiz Power Corp.

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Funding for climate-related investments

With the increasing floods we have experienced locally and have been seeing and reading about in world news, it seems timely and of utmost importance that we should put the spotlight on our own efforts - from the government to local banks and Philippine conglomerates - to address our climate change problems through increased funding for climate-related investments.

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National ID fiasco

Our government bureaucracy is not known for getting things done quickly and properly.

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Phl, India partner to boost fintech cooperation

The Philippine and Indian governments have started to boost cooperation and further develop financial technology (fintech) in the country.

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