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Navy confirms Chinese ships near Philippine Rise

The Philippine Navy confirmed yesterday the presence of two Chinese research or survey ships within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near the Philippine Rise.

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

House panel probe on agri smuggling set Nov. 12

The quinta committee of the House of Representatives that aims to dismantle the decades-long cartels in the country's agriculture industry will start its investigation on Nov. 12.

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

AFP creates new intel command to address security challenges

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has created and activated a new AFP Intelligence Command (AIC) tasked to help address what the military referred to as \"evolving security challenges.\"

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

Lookout bulletin issued vs 7 OVP, DepEd execs

Six officials of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and a former education official have been placed under an immigration lookout bulletin (ILBO).

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

DepEd launches platform for reporting corruption

The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched a platform where schools and the public can report corruption or irregularities in the agency's bidding and procurement activities.

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

Trump sweeps to White

Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, media said Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris in a stunning political comeback that will send shock waves around the world.

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

US envoy: Elections festival of democracy

As results of America's vote came in, US Ambassador Mary Kay Carlson called the elections on Tuesday a festival of American democratic process where voting is a privilege, but also comes with obligations.

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

Meralco franchise gets final House nod

The House of Representatives approved yesterday on third and final reading the bill granting Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) another 25 years to operate its franchise.

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

SUV with '7' plate linked to Gatchalians

The luxury vehicle bearing the Senate protocol plate \"7\" that was flagged down along the EDSA bus lane is a vehicle registered with the Gatchalians, according to the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

Marce to bring torrential rains

State weather forecasters yesterday advised the public to brace for torrential rains and winds as Typhoon Marce is forecast to make landfall over Northern Luzon starting this afternoon.

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

LTO prints car registration on bond paper

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has resorted to issuing certificates of registration printed on plain bond paper as the National Printing Office (NPO) missed its security paper delivery.

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November 07, 2024
The Philippine Star

Duterte skipping quad comm probe today

Former president Rodrigo Duterte is not attending today's hearing of the House of Representatives quad committee, which is investigating the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that transpired during his presidency, his lawyer said yesterday.

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November 07, 2024
Street Boys still 'solid' after 31 years
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Street Boys still 'solid' after 31 years

The eleven guys who made up the original dance group, Street Boys, found it hard to believe that they are reuniting after 31 years.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

FINALLY, THE 'OFFICIAL ELY BUENDIA ALBUM' IS READY TO DROP

ELY BUENDIA ADMITTED THERE WAS A STAGE IN HIS LIFE WHERE HE didn't care about what other people say about his musical work, especially after the Eraserheads broke up.

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November 06, 2024
After spending half his career in rom-coms, Hugh Grant now plays monsters
The Philippine Star

After spending half his career in rom-coms, Hugh Grant now plays monsters

After some difficulties connecting to a Zoom, Hugh Grant eventually opts to just phone instead. \"Sorry about that,\" he apologizes. \"Tech hell.\"

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November 06, 2024
NINA STILL SOULFUL
The Philippine Star

NINA STILL SOULFUL

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

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November 06, 2024
AC LEGARDA IS NEW PRESIDENT OF SONAK RETAIL GROUP
The Philippine Star

AC LEGARDA IS NEW PRESIDENT OF SONAK RETAIL GROUP

Industry veteran AC Legarda is the new president of Sonak Retail Group.

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November 06, 2024
ONITSUKA TIGER x VAQUERA: HERITAGE MEETS MODERN REBELLION
The Philippine Star

ONITSUKA TIGER x VAQUERA: HERITAGE MEETS MODERN REBELLION

For Filipino fashion enthusiasts, the highly anticipated collaboration between Onitsuka Tiger and New York's cutting-edge fashion brand Vaquera brings a refreshing mix of heritage and modern rebellion this 2025 spring/summer Paris fashion week.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

SKINCARE FROM KOREAN DERMATOLOGIST TO THE STARS NOW IN THE PHILIPPINES

Carenology95 is a skincare brand that combines two key words—care + knowledge—which sum up the company's thrust into the vast market of beauty, specifically K-Beauty.

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November 06, 2024
A silver Bridgerton-themed celebration for Jofe and Czarina Syquia
The Philippine Star

A silver Bridgerton-themed celebration for Jofe and Czarina Syquia

Two hundred fifty guests were invited to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of well-liked couple renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jofe Syquia, and his wife, Czarina Ablaza, at Santuario de San Antonio in Makati, presided by the groom's brother, Fr. Jocis Syquia, who, incidentally, is well known as the chief exorcist of the Archdiocese of Manila.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

NAOMI'S IMPACT ON FASHION

Really? When the Victoria & Albert Museum announced that an exhibit was going to be devoted to Naomi Campbell, the British supermodel from the '90s who has the longest-running career that spans 40 years and counting, not a few eyebrows were raised about the tribute given to a fashion model in the venerable institution that normally features artists, designers and photographers.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

UP tops AD Scientific Index 2025

The University of the Philippines (UP) has been recognized as the top institution in the Philippines in the AD Scientific Index 2025.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

Office vacancy expected to remain high

Office vacancy rates are expected to remain high due to the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and the implementation of the CREATE MORE Bill, which supports flexible work arrangements and will likely result in more vacant spaces, according to the third-quarter MarketBeat report by Cushman & Wakefield Research.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

SMB domestic earnings jump on strong beer sales

Strong beer sales buoyed San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB)'s earnings from its domestic operations in the nine months ending September.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

IPOPHL offers incentives to boost green technology

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has rolled out an incentive program to encourage the development of green technologies.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

Security Bank inks partnership with Globe

Security Bank Corp. and Globe Telecom Inc. have signed a memorandum of agreement to enhance the mobile and banking experience for Globe's postpaid subscribers.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

ICTSI floating in cash, profit up double digits

Port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) booked more than $600 million in profit as of September, already breaching last year's total as a result of higher revenue and new projects.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

IC wants hands off on HMOs

The health maintenance organization (HMO) sector may have to be passed around again as the Insurance Commission (IC) is seeking other agencies to handle the sector nearly 10 years after it was placed under its jurisdiction.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

First Islamic insurance in Phl to bridge social protection gap

The government has issued the first Takaful or Islamic insurance license in the country amid the need to bridge the gap in social protection and offer a more affordable option to Muslim and non-Muslim Filipinos.

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November 06, 2024
The Philippine Star

Gov't to start Mindanao fiber project

The government will begin building the final phases of the National Fiber Backbone (NFB) next year to improve internet speed in Mindanao before President Marcos steps down in 2028.

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November 06, 2024