The Philippine Star - October 03, 2024

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October 03, 2024

Tulfo brothers top survey for senators

Two brothers of Sen. Raffy Tulfo are still the most preferred candidates for senator in the 2025 midterm elections, based on a non-commissioned poll conducted by Pulse Asia last month.

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Cignal TV partners with CHINOY TV

Cignal TV and CHiNOY TV have announced an exciting new partnership that brings the celebrated show, \"Chinese By Blood, Filipino By Heart,\" to a wider audience on Cignal TV's One News channel.

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File murder raps vs Garma, DOJ urged

Prosecutors from the Department of Justice (DOJ) have been urged to act quickly and file murder charges as soon as possible against the two alleged masterminds in the July 2020 killing of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga.

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Remulla, Timor-Leste president discuss Teves case, POGOS

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla met with Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta on Oct.1 to discuss diplomatic and security issues, including the risks involving Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and the extradition of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr.

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KOJC camp bucks Quiboloy transfer to QC jail

The camp of pastor Apollo Quiboloy yesterday vowed to oppose moves of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to transfer the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader to the Quezon City Jail.

1 min

Diokno: 2025 party-list run a principled decision

Despite not pushing through with his plan to run for the Senate, human rights lawyer Chel Diokno said he would continue to push for the same advocacies and policies if elected as party-list representative in next year's midterm elections.

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'Court order is Guo's get-out-of-jail card'

Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo will need a court order if she still wants to run for office and personally file her certificate of candidacy, according to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.

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PPCRV: First day of COC filing 'so far, so good

The first day of the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) last Oct.1 was \"so far, so good,\" according to an official of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV).

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More administration lawmakers file candidacies

More administration members of the House of Representatives have filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) at their local Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices, seeking reelection to the legislative districts that they represent.

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UST faculty did not fail to protect Atio - dean

The University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law and its officials did not fail to protect hazing death victim UST law student Horacio \"Atio\" Castillo III in 2017, the school's dean said yesterday.

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Broken mechanisms

With all the horror stories emerging from the ongoing probe of drug-related killings in the previous administration, people are wondering how the abuses committed by ranking Philippine National Police officials got past the internal disciplinary mechanism of the PNP.

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So young, so gone

EYES WIDE OPEN

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No RFID? Pasensya na po!

I didn't realize my tirades were that loud, but they got the desired results.

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China's economic crisis

BREAKTHROUGH - After the pandemic, most of the world began its economic recovery. Most of the world expected that China's economic growth would rapidly reach its former status as one of the world's leading economies. However, the Chinese recovery never happened.

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Bad quality

VIRTUAL REALITY - Οver the past 60 years, the quality of Philippine governance has declined, considerably.

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The most important question Kamala Harris hasn't answered

The Economist, speaking for some part of the Western establishment, has an intensely pessimistic assessment in its latest issue, emphasizing Russian advantages in numbers, firepower and cash.

2 mins

UP names 25 Oblation Scholars

The University of the Philippines has announced the top 25 passers in the 2024 UP College Admissions Test (UPCAT), entitling them to free tuition and a monthly allowance of P5,250.

1 min

QC launches bid for UNESCO ‘Creative City of Film'

The Quezon City government yesterday announced its bid to be a Creative City of Film of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

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It's final: Embo residents can vote for congressman

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has finally allowed the estimated 300,000 registered voters in 10 enlisted men's barrio or \"embo\" barangays in Taguig to vote for a congressional candidate in the 2025 midterm elections.

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Cop in viral road rage video sacked

A policeman who threatened a truck driver during a road rage incident along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Valenzuela City was relieved from his post yesterday.

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NCRPO secures Metro for 2025 polls

With candidates filing their certificates of candidacy (COC), the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday assured the public that security preparations are underway for the 2025 midterm elections.

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Batanes, Ilocos Norte under state of calamity

LAOAG, Ilocos Norte The provincial governments of Batanes and Ilocos Norte yesterday declared a state of calamity due to damage caused by Typhoon Julian.

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Duterte grandson files COC for city councilor

DAVAO CITY - A grandson and namesake of former president Ro- drigo Duterte is the latest member of the family to join politics, filing a certificate of candidacy (COC) for councilor in the first district of Davao City yesterday.

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BFAR suspends ludong fishing

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has declared a closed fishing season for ludong or President's fish, to save the country's \"most expensive fish\" from extinction.

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Luzon, Mindanao workers get wage increase

Minimum wage earners in Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon as well as Soccsksargen in Mindanao will receive a higher take-home pay after the regional wage boards approved their petitions for a salary increase, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.

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Israel: Iran will pay for missile attack

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israel vowed to make Iran \"pay\" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning yesterday it would launch an even bigger attack if it is targeted.

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120 people to sue Combs for sex assault

celebritynews Do HOUSTON (AFP) - More than 100 people, including dozens of children, who say they were victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at the hands of Sean \"Diddy\" Combs (in photo) are to sue the US rap star, a lawyer said on Tuesday.

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Former US president Jimmy Carter turns 100

PLAINS (AFP) - Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday - the first-ever former US president to reach the century mark and another extraordinary milestone for the one-time peanut farmer who found his way to the White House.

1 min

Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president

Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico's first woman president on Tuesday, vowing to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for international investment.

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Thai police arrest driver of bus in fire that killed 23

BANGKOK (AP) Thai police arrested the driver of a bus carrying young students and teachers that caught fire and killed 23 in suburban Bangkok, as families arrived in the capital yesterday to help identify their loved ones.

1 min

Vietnamese fishers attacked in SCS by China-flagged ships

HANOI (AFP) - Ten Vietnamese fishermen were violently robbed in the disputed South China Sea, state media reported yesterday, with an official saying the attackers came from Chinese-flagged vessels.

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US VP rivals defend Trump, Harris in polite debate

NEW YORK (AFP)- US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz faced off in a surprisingly civil debate on Tuesday, despite tense moments on the hot topics of migration, abortion and the threat of war in the Middle East.

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China's coast guard enters Arctic for first time

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Chinese coast guard fleet has entered the Arctic sea for the first time, for a joint patrol with Russian counterparts, state media reported yesterday.

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Yulo joins Philippine Navy

Paris Olympics two-gold winner Carlos Yulo is now a reservist of the Philippine Navy holding a rank of Petty Officer 1st Class (POI).

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MAROONS: THE UNTOUCHABLES

Still untouched, still unmatched.

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Tamayo, Manhit are top seeds

Brittany Tamayo and Race Manhit posted impressive one-under-par 71s in challenging conditions at The Country Club in Sta.

1 min

Mapua gets past Arellano

Clint Escamis went from zero to hero as he helped power Mapua to a 77-71 victory over a stubborn Arellano University yesterday that kept them comfortably at second spot in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

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World Boxing moves closer to IOC nod

It's an early rise for ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas as he attends a World Boxing Executive Board meeting by zoom at four this morning (Manila time) with the prospect of gaining IOC recognition coming close to reality.

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Suarez to fight for world crown at home?

With a heavyweight backer, Charly Suarez could finally become a world champion and do it on home soil.

1 min

Two semis slots still up for grabs

Two in, two more to go.

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Large BSP rate cuts loom - BMI

Following the country's first rate cut in August, BMI Country Risk & Industry Research expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to slash policy rates further by 50 basis points in October and another 25 basis points in December.

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AI slowly taking over IT-BPM sector in Phl

Over 60 percent of information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) firms in the country are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations, but only eight percent have reported a decline in the workforce due to the use of the new technology, according to the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP).

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Digital services now subject to VAT

Gov't sees P102-B tax take in 5 years

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Stocks up amid rising Middle East tensions

The local stock market held its ground yesterday amid concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East, finishing higher for a second straight session.

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Joey Salceda: Senior citizens' champion

Congressman Joey Salceda may be serving his final term, but the lasting impact he has made as a lawmaker in the House of Representatives will be remembered as nothing short of legendary.

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First end-of-life vehicle dismantling facility launched

The country's first end-oflife (ELV) vehicle dismantling facility has been launched in Pampanga with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as part of the push for responsible management of waste in the automotive industry.

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Power stability, WESM and cheap electricity

Three of several important energy development in the country recently are related to our energy security, distribution continuity, and power stability.

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Foreign competition to perk up domestic shipping

It has finally happened.

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Lopez-led EDC sets expansion in Indonesia

Lopez-led Energy Development Corp.(EDC) is looking to establish a foothold in Indonesia as it plans to invest roughly $456 million to develop two greenfield geothermal projects.

1 min

After parking, new NAIA operator hikes airline fees

After first hiking parking rates, the new operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has this time started charging airlines higher takeoff and landing fees, a cost hike that could push airfares up.

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Gov't to lose P10 B from vape smuggling

Lost revenues from the continued smuggling and illegal selling of vape products will likely double to P10 billion this year as misdeclaration worsens.

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EMPOWER YOUR LIFESTYLE WITH THE CHINABANK VELVET VISA SIGNATURE

In a significant move towards improving financial services and expanding market reach, Chinabank and Visa have officially entered into a strategic partnership marking the beginning of a promising collaboration aimed at leveraging each company's strengths to deliver innovative banking solutions.

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A CULINARY ADVENTURE AT 22 GRAMS

I got to 22 Grams in Poblacion, Makati and was a bit apprehensive to enter as it looked like a place for cakes and desserts.

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SPICES, TEARS AND CHEERS

People gather together around a table of food for many reasons.

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THIRD-GENERATION NIEVERA IN MARTIN'S 42ND ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

THERE WERE undoubtedly thrilling, exciting, funny, surprising and memorable moments when Concert King Martin Nievera staged his major concert, \"The King 4Ever,\" Friday night at the Araneta Coliseum.

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BINI's 'Born to Win' docu chronicles girl group's struggles and rise to stardom

Mikha, Colet, Maloi and Jhoanna of the P-pop girl group BINI got emotional after watching their docuseries, \"Chapter 1: Born to Win.

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