The Philippine Star - October 07, 2024

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October 07, 2024

Marcos, SoKor's Yoon to tackle trade, security

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived yesterday in Manila for a two-day state visit aimed at boosting economic and security relations with the Philippines.

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Phl, Japan conclude joint military exercises in Cebu

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Japan Air SelfDefense Force (JASDF) have concluded various joint military exercises on humanitarian assistance and disaster response during the Doshin Bayanihan 2024 in Mactan, Cebu.

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Rody: If you want me to run for mayor...

Former president Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will not run for senator, and remained coy about another bid for Davao city hall.

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Solo parents now entitled to free PhilHealth coverage

Single parents are now entitled to free coverage under the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp.

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Erwin Tulfo runs for senator, Koko for Marikina congressman

Senatorial frontrunner Erwin Tulfo yesterday formalized his run by filing his certificate of candidacy for next year's midterm elections, as well as Sen.

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More party-lists file CONA

More party-list groups have filed their certificates of nomination and acceptance (CONAs) for the May 2025 midterm elections.

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Yoon: Phl, South Korea relations stronger than ever

Bilateral relations between the Philippines and South Korea are now stronger than ever as the two nations mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, celebrating decades of \"friendship forged in blood\" between brothers-inarms who fought side-by-side during the Korean War.

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30,000 MT imported galunggong in Phl this month

Thirty thousand metric tons (MT) of galunggong and other fish are expected to arrive in the third week of October or first week of November as the retail price of round scad has increased by P60 per kilo.

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House to probe Garma's 'money laundering' in US

The next agenda for the House of Representatives quad committee when it holds its next hearing will focus on whether or not former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma used diplomatic channels to send millions of pesos to the United States.

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US sends planes, personnel to aid Julian relief ops

The United States deployed personnel and planes to assist in the ongoing relief efforts in Batanes in the aftermath of Typhoon Julian.

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BBM designates Cabinet members as representatives to UNESCO

President Marcos has designated several Cabinet members and other officials as government representatives to various committees of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) National Commission of the Philippines.

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Pagasa monitoring LPA in Palawan

At least two low-pressure areas (LPAs) are being monitored inside and outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 3 p.m. bulletin yesterday.

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'Include public schools in free Wi-Fi program'

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) should ensure a more efficient rollout of the government's free Wi-Fi program to ensure internet connectivity in the country's public places, including public schools, Sen.

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'Filipinos' discernment, vigilance key to preventing another Alice Guo'

Speaker Martin Romualdez called on the 67 million voters to \"practice discernment\" and exercise \"perpetual vigilance\" in choosing candidates for next year's midterm elections so as to prevent more \"Alice Guos\" in the country's electoral system.

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Marbil orders 'heightened vigilance' as COC filing deadline nears

Philippine National Police chief Gen.Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday called on police units across the country to intensify security efforts and remain vigilant against potential disruptions by armed groups, as the deadline for filing certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 midterm elections approaches.

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DepEd: PISA 2025 takers to get computer

The Department of Education (DepEd) will send computers to 200 schools nationwide where students are expected to take the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), in which Filipinos have performed poorly in two assessment years.

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Marbil shuffles 5 top cops

Five top officials of the Philippine National Police were reshuffled on Saturday by PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil.

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Gatchalian seeks second term as Valenzuela mayor

Valenzuela Mayor Weslie Gatchalian yesterday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for reelection.

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DA: Pork consumption improves as ASF scare wanes

Pork consumption has improved as consumers' fear of African swine fever (ASF) has diminished, the Department of Agriculture reported.

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UP bus route revived

A bus route connecting the Diliman and Los Baños campuses of the University of the Philippines (UP) has been revived.

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P6.5-B vapes seized in 11 months - BOC

Smuggled vape products valued at P6.5 billion have been confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in a span of 11 months.

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Pope Francis elevates Caloocan bishop to cardinal

Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David will soon become the third active Filipino cardinal after Pope Francis elevated his rank.

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No more liberty passes

A fter the initial shock over the increased rates in -parking fees at the NAIA T3 that has turned around into public appreciation and positive feedback towards NNIC, the next thunder roll will come from the announcement that all \"special IDs and access passes\" issued to politicians, government officials, religious entities, media personnel, travel agencies and hotels, even MUP officials, will be cancelled.

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Soft powerhouse

Filipinos take pride in natural hospitality, but South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol may find himself getting an extra warm welcome during his two-day state visit here.

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Affirming the rot

With just two days left for the filing of certificates of candidacy, the races for the 2025 midterm elections are shaping up.

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Who's running for what?

COMMONSENSE - We have seen a slow start in the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) in various centers set up all over the country by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for all those who want to run in the coming May 2025 national and location elections (NLE).

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Laughter: A blessing available anytime

Thoughts to guide us by

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Welcoming future leaders into the boardroom

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

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Higher alert level seen if Taal's unrest persists

State seismologists are ready to increase the alert level on Taal if the volcano's abnormal activity persists.

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Vice mayor challenges Vilma for governor

BATANGAS - A former tarpaulin installer and coordinator of the Recto family has filed a certificate of candi- dacy (COC) for governor of Batangas, challenging Vilma Santos' bid in the 2025 midterm elections.

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Sugar output down as milling season starts

BACOLOD CITY - Sugar output recorded in the first three weeks of the milling season this year has dropped by 96 percent compared to 2023, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).

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Carey: I wasn't always sure about making Christmas album

Mariah Carey (in photo) relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas thanks in part to the longevity of her iconic song \"All I Want for Christmas Is You,\" and its ubiquity every year when the holidays roll around.

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Int'l rescue teams arrive in Bosnia afte devastating floods

Rescue teams from Bosnia's neighbors and European Union (EU) countries yesterday were joining efforts to clear the rubble and find people still missing from floods and landslides that devastated parts of the Balkan country.

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US braces for new hurricane threat after Helene

MIAMI (AFP) - Florida's governor declared a state of emergency on Saturday as forecasters warned the US state still reeling from deadly Hurricane Helene - could be slammed by another major storm next week.

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Trump rallies at site of failed assassination

Donald Trump defiantly returned Saturday to the site of a campaign rally where an assassin's bullet almost killed him in July, questioning whether his opponents were responsible and declaring he would \"never quit.\"

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Intense Israeli bombing rocks Beirut

Ahead of war anniversary

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Man self-immolates during Gaza war anniv protest

WASHINGTON (AFP) Thousands marched in US cities from Washington to Los Angeles on Saturday, demanding an immediate ceasefire as the war in Gaza nears the one-year mark, with a man attempting to selfimmolate in protest.

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Lingolingo delivers Sunday thriller

It's a Sunday winner for Wello Lingolingo and the raging University of the East Warriors.

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Intense battle seen in ICTSI Iloilo Challenge

In a rare gathering of top talents, Princess Superal, Pauline del Rosario, Chanelle Avaricio, Daniella Uy and Marvi Monsalve headline the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge, set to begin tomorrow at the historic Iloilo Golf and Country Club in Sta Barbara.

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Endless waiting

The fortunate ones get to play the sport that they love until time and injury force them out of it.

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Tigresses chalk up second straight win

Untiring Santo Tomas walloped Mapua, 25-17, 25-17, 25-20, to stay perfect in the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

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San Juan blasts Rizal; Caloocan nips Manila

San Juan shifted to high gear in the last three quarters and blasted Rizal Xentromall, 79-64, on Saturday in the opener of their North Division quarterfinal playoffs in the MPBL Sixth Season at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

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Air traffic control next on tech tycoon's radar

Tech tycoon Dennis Anthony Uy has proposed a P30-billion plan to manage the country's air traffic in what could be his biggest government project yet.

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Cebu Pacific buys out Ayala airline for P1.75 B

The Gokongweis are making a big bet on the growth potential of domestic travel as their budget carrier Cebu Pacific has bought out boutique airline AirSWIFT Transport Inc. for P1.75 billion.

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Inflation likely hit bottom for this year

Inflation may have reached its lowest level this year as it hit 1.9 percent in September, giving the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) room to further cut borrowing costs in the coming months, a poll of leading economists showed.

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GCash catches eye of JPMorgan CEO

Innovations at Ayala-backed e-wallet pioneer GCash have caught the eye of no less than the head of financial powerhouse JPMorgan.

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Upside bias for stocks this week

Share prices may continue their climb this week, with investors riding high on the momentum of a slower-than-expected September inflation.

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More than just feelings

Behavioral economics has already established the dictum that sentiment, emotions, even irrational convictions affect our decisions about how we spend.

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Shari'ah-compliant listed firms grow to 56

More listed companies were found Shari'ah-compliant by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) in its latest review.

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Preparing for visitors

We like to think of ourselves as hospitable people.

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Rising bread, pasta demand to whet Phl wheat imports

Filipinos' growing demand for pasta and other-wheat based products is expected to drive the country's wheat imports in the current market year to a record level of 7.15 million metric tons (MT), an international agency projected.

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Restaurateur to the stars tries hand at politics

The last time I saw Florabel Co Yatco was three months ago when we both attended the Food Fair sponsored by the Department of Trade.

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How Julius Babao unplugs from the daily grind

As he has navigated the digital platform in presenting and producing content, Julius Babao also develops a better grasp of Filipinos as an audience.

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South Korean cult-horror series 'Hellbound' returns at BIFF

BUSAN, South Korea Netflix's Korean cult-horror thriller \"Hellbound\" returned for its much anticipated second season with a world premiere at Busan International Film Festival, showcasing intense performances from the new cast members, particularly Moon Geunyoung.

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