The Philippine Star - October 17, 2024

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October 17, 2024

Palace backs PNP reopening of EJK probes

ICC lawyer: Gov't probe 'too little, too late'

5 mins

Bato sets Senate inquiry; Duterte to be invited

Former president Rodrigo Duterte will be invited to the Senate when it conducts its investigation on the war on drugs during his administration, Sen. Ronald dela Rosa said yesterday.

3 mins

Quiboloy, 65 Senate bets get Comelec nod

The Commission on Elections released yesterday a partial list of aspirants allowed to join the May 2025 senatorial race.

2 mins

'Women worldwide hardest hit by disasters'

Women, who make up 70 percent of the world’s poor, are often the hardest hit by disasters, as calamities in the Asia-Pacific region disproportionately affect them as well as girls, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and marginalized communities, according to Sen. Loren Legarda.

3 mins

Dr. Matunhay formally installed as DDOSC President in Investiture Ceremony

Davao de Oro State College marked another milestone in its 11-year history with the formal investiture of its second College President, Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay, on October 11, 2024, at the DDOSC Activity Center.

1 min

Groups ask SC: Stop transfer of PhilHealth funds

Petitioners led by former Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio are asking the SC to stop the transfer of \"excess\" funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the national treasury to augment unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024 budget.

5 mins

Manalo to meet Thai top diplomat

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will undertake his first official visit to Thailand tomorrow, upon the invitation of Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.

1 min

SMAC donates P14.93 M to Globe's Hapag Movement

A P14.93-million donation to telco giant Globe's hunger alleviation program Hapag Movement has been given by SMAC, the loyalty card of retail giant SM.

1 min

Retail price of ginger hits P350/kilo

Farmers' group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) yesterday asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to inspect cold storage facilities for possible hoarding of ginger amid the spike in its retail price despite importation.

2 mins

NSC: Amnesty International report 'misleading'

The National Security Council (NSC) slammed Amnesty International (AI) yesterday for its recent report accusing the Marcos administration of stifling dissent and freedom of expression in the Philippines.

2 mins

'POGOs go micro, operating underground'

Despite the directive of President Marcos for them to cease operations, several Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) appear to be continuing their activities as \"micro-units\" operating underground, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said.

4 mins

CREBA mounts intensified housing vision beyond 50 years

The Chamber of Real Estate and Builders' Associations, Inc. (CREBA), the country's largest association of real estate and housing industry stakeholders, is intensifying its untiring pursuit of the vision of 'a home for every Filipino' as it plots its vision for the future.

2 mins

Malls to adjust opening hours to ease holiday traffic

To ease traffic congestion during the Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and mall operators in the National Capital Region yesterday agreed to adjust mall hours.

1 min

DMW: Pinoys in Lebanon reluctant to go home

Most overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in conflict-stricken Lebanon are reluctant to seek repatriation due to \"personal commitments\" to their foreign employers, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.

1 min

NBI: 4 charged for selling fake documents in Manila

Criminal charges were filed against four people, including a minor, who were arrested for allegedly selling falsified documents in Sta. Cruz, Manila, the National Bureau of Investigation reported yesterday.

1 min

LTO suspends e-bike registration

Registration of electric tricycles and e-bikes has been suspended by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), allowing unlicensed electric vehicles to traverse major thoroughfares in Metro Manila.

1 min

E-buses now part of QC's free transport fleet

In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Quezon City government has procured eight electric buses to complement its fleet providing free transportation to those traveling around the city.

1 min

47,000 deaths seen if 'big one' hits Metro

Up to 46,993 casualties and 156,000 injured people should be expected if a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Metro Manila, a former Office of Civil Defense (OCD) official said yesterday.

1 min

723 Pinoy students excel in int'l math competition

Up to 723 Filipino students emerged as top scorers in the 2024 Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) against 53,000 math aces from 20 countries, the Mathematics Trainers' Guild (MTG) of the Philippines announced yesterday.

1 min

Human anthrax cases in Cagayan probed

Health authorities in Cagayan are investigating possible cases of human anthrax infection following reports that two residents in Sto. Niño town have contracted the disease.

1 min

Pinoys urged to honor soldiers' sacrifices, bravery

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has urged Filipinos to honor the men and women in uniform who sacrificed their life and safety to protect the country against local and foreign threats.

1 min

Bulacan ukay supplier indicted for fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against a supplier of used goods in Bulacan for allegedly soliciting investments without a proper license.

1 min

Pope creates PHl's 87th diocese in Agusan Sur

Pope Francis has created the 87th diocese in the country, the Diocese of Prosperidad, which will cover the province of Agusan del Sur.

1 min

Harris mocks Trump after rally turns into dance-a-thon

Kamala Harris went after her US presidential election rival Donald Trump's mental state and fitness for office on Tuesday after the 78-year-old Republican's televised town hall veered into a surreal, impromptu music session.

1 min

Musk gave $75 M to Trump group, becoming Republican mega donor

Elon Musk gave around $75 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group in the span of three months, federal disclosures showed on Tuesday, underscoring how the billionaire has become crucial to the Republican candidate's efforts to win the Nov. 5 presidential election.

1 min

South Korea's Han sells 1 million books after Nobel win

More than a million copies of books by Han Kang (in photo), the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, have sold locally since the honor was announced, bookstores said yesterday.

1 min

New assisted dying bill introduced in UK parliament

A UK lawmaker was to introduce into parliament Wednesday legislation that would legalize assisted dying, setting up the first vote on the emotive issue in almost a decade.

1 min

US: India should take Canada plot allegations seriously

The United States on Tuesday called on India to take seriously allegations by Canada of an assassination plot, as tensions escalated between the two US partners.

1 min

Xi: China willing to be partner, friend of US

Chinese President Xi Jinping said a successful partnership between China and the United States is an opportunity for the two countries to be enablers for each other's development rather than an obstacle, according to state media yesterday.

1 min

China won't renounce use of force over Taiwan

China will never commit to renouncing the use of force over Taiwan, the government in Beijing said yesterday after another bout of war games and a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the scene of a famous defeat for Taiwanese forces.

1 min

Harris holds 45%-42% lead over Trump – Reuters/Ipsos survey

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal three-percentage-point lead over Republican Donald Trump - 45 percent to 42 percent - as the two stayed locked in a tight race to win the Nov. 5 US presidential election, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

1 min

Israel strikes Beirut after rejecting ceasefire

The Israeli military launched strikes in southern Beirut yesterday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon, saying it would leave Hezbollah forces near his country's border.

1 min

Indian airplane forced to divert after latest bomb hoax

An Indian passenger aircraft was diverted yesterday after the latest in a string of hoax bomb threats made to airline companies involving the country.

1 min

Depilo fires 64, joins leaders in Bacolod

Rico Depilo, a regular contender who has yet to clinch a title, surged into the spotlight with a bogey-free 64, forcing a three-way tie for the lead midway through the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge yesterday.

1 min

Ratliffe back with Hotshots

Magnolia Chicken Timplados head coach Chito Victolero said yesterday he's recalling the Hotshots on Oct. 28 to prepare for the next PBA conference with tried-and-tested import Ricardo Ratliffe back after a seven-year absence. The Commissioner's Cup starts Nov. 27 featuring guest team Hong Kong Eastern and no height limit for reinforcements.

1 min

Eagles advance in SSL Collegiate

Ateneo took flight to the next phase after a 25-12, 25-21, 25-12 win over Emilio Aguinaldo College to end the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship elimination round in style yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

1 min

EVO City Run fires off Sunday

Cavite is set to come alive with music and energy as the EVO City Front Act Run fires off this Sunday in Kawit.

1 min

Blazers get back at Chiefs

Gab Cometa went on a scoring rampage as St. Benilde routed Arellano U, 100-77, yesterday to remain unflappable at the helm in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

1 min

Reyes Cup: Team Asia in control

Aloysius Yapp took control of the decisive fifth rack as he gunned down Jayson Shaw, 5-4, to give Team Asia a critical 3-2 lead over Team Europe in the inaugural Reyes Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium Tuesday night.

1 min

Tamaraws sustain climb, smother Bulldogs

Vengeful Far Eastern U waxed hot in the fourth quarter to turn back National U, 65-58, and pump more life on its Final Four hopes in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

1 min

Palay output seen falling 12% in Q3

Palay production in the third quarter could fall by 12 percent on an annual basis to below 3.4 million metric tons (MT) as farmers cut back on their planting areas following the ill effects of extreme weather conditions.

1 min

Car sales up 2.4% in September

Sales of vehicles in the country rose by 2.4 percent in September from a year ago as automotive firms stepped up promotional activities.

1 min

BSP delivers another 25-bp rate cut

As inflation pressures recede

2 mins

BSP rate cut fails to lift market

The local stock market has failed to mirror the optimism arising from another round of monetary easing, as investors turned their heads to economic risks that could crash the party.

1 min

19 green power projects cleared for grid impact study

What began as a morning coffee habit for Michael de Castro, a telecommunications practitioner, has become his book of quotes. \"You Can Quote Me On That!\" is a selection of quotes on leadership, living well and developing a growth mindset that will be launched in an intimate gathering today, October 17, 2024 at the Podium in Ortigas.

1 min

Megaworld wins big in digital awards

Property builder Megaworld Corp. has won two recognitions from an international award-giving body that judges the ability of organizations to adapt to the digital era.

1 min

Consumers to save P11.8 B from new Meralco supply deal

Close to eight million customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) could expect P11.76 billion in cost savings from the procurement of 600-megawatt (MW) baseload supply starting next year.

1 min

Globe completes fiber migration in 450 towns

Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has completed the migration of more than 450 cities and towns across the Philippines to fiber technology, freeing them from the vulnerability of copper cables.

1 min

7-Eleven sets P6 B capex, eyes 500 stores in 2025

After breaching its 4,000-store target, Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC) is looking to open another 500 7-Eleven branches next year, allocating up to P6 billion in capital expenditure budget.

1 min

Prices of construction materials post faster growth in Sept

Retail prices of construction materials in Metro Manila went up at a faster pace in September from the previous month as four out of seven commodity groups posted higher increments.

1 min

BOI approvals to surpass P1.6 T this year

Investment approvals of the Board of Investments (BOI) are likely to exceed P1.6 trillion this year given renewable energy (RE) and infrastructure projects in the pipeline.

1 min

Marcos renews call to pass mining bill

President Marcos renewed yesterday his call for the passage of a bill seeking to introduce a new fiscal regime for the mining industry, making the sector more sustainable and generate higher revenues for the government.

2 mins

New routes, more flights out of Cebu from local, int'l carriers

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is expanding its flight network with additional frequencies from Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines (PAL) and new routes from United Airlines and Aero K.

1 min

PLDT backs free WiFi for state-run colleges

The largest Philippine telco is backing the activation of free internet sites across all state universities and colleges (SUCs) to support the educational requirements of students.

1 min

Fiscal targets up for review next year

Economic managers are scheduled to review the country's medium-term fiscal framework (MTFF) to ensure that targets remain aligned with current risks here and abroad.

1 min

P3.2-T infra projects now in PPP pipeline

Close to 170 projects worth P3.18 trillion are now in the pipeline for implementation through public private partnership (PPP), data from the PPP Center showed.

1 min

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