The Philippine Star - January 28, 2025
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January 28, 2025
Maharlika getting 20% stake in NGCP
Almost two years after its creation, the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has finally made its first foray into business by acquiring 20 percent of the company behind the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP).
2 mins
Ballot printing on; Comelec partially terminates contract with Miru
As the printing of about 73 million official ballots for the May 2025 midterm polls began yesterday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) terminated part of its contract with technology provider Miru Systems.
3 mins
DOJ Withdraws Dengvaxia Raps vs Garin, 2 Others
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has withdrawn the charges filed against former Department of Health secretary and now Iloilo First District Rep. Janette Garin as well as two other former DOH officials over the controversial Dengvaxia anti-dengue vaccine.
2 mins
USAID told: Put America first in foreign aid review
No major impact on Phl - NEDA
4 mins
Embrace creativity, innovation in Year of Wood Snake
The Lunar New Year, which starts tomorrow, is the biggest and most important festival of the year for millions upon millions of Chinese—as well as other Asians, like the Vietnamese, who celebrate Tet—all over the world.
4 mins
Comelec to regulate election surveys
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) intends to regulate election surveys to prevent them from \"influencing\" voters' decisions in choosing candidates.
1 min
Oil Firms Roll Back Pump Prices Today
Oil companies are set to implement a rollback in fuel prices today, ending three consecutive weeks of price increases.
1 min
PCG Thwarts Anew China Ship's Advance to Zambales
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has again thwarted another attempt, the second in two days, by the China Coast Guard (CCG) to move closer to the coastline of Zambales.
2 mins
Marcos Appoints New BFAR Director
President Marcos has appointed Elizer Salilig as permanent director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) after the ombudsman upheld the former chief's dismissal.
2 mins
Don't vote for pro-China candidates in May elections
Two allies of President Marcos in the House of Representatives yesterday urged voters to reject local and national candidates in the May 12 elections who support China's actions in the West Philippine Sea.
2 mins
Quimbo insists 'no blank items' in 2025 nat'l budget
The acting chairperson of the appropriations committee in the House of Representatives categorically declared yesterday that contrary to government critics' claim, there were \"no blank\" items in the 2025 national budget that President Marcos signed in December last year and such critics were just misleading the people.
2 mins
Suspending PhilHealth Collection Not Feasible - DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) disagrees with calls to suspend the collection of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) premium contributions this year.
1 min
Hontiveros to DOH: Reconsider position on sex education
Sen. Risa Hontiveros has fired back at Health Secretary Ted Herbosa for claiming that there is no need for a new law to address the country's rising incidence of teenage pregnancy.
2 mins
Converge bars 180 billion attempts to enter illegal sites
Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. blocked last year more than 180 billion attempts to access illegal sites, a surge attributed to the rising use of artificial intelligence (AI) in online crimes.
2 mins
DOJ
\"After a careful examination of the evidence on the records of these cases, we do not find a prima facie case with reasonable certainty of conviction against respondents-appellants Bayugo, Ducusin and Garin,\" Remulla said.
2 mins
Pag-IBIG Fund Among Top Performers for Good Governance
Pag-IBIG Fund was recognized as one of the top performing government-owned companies by the Governance Commission of GOCCs (GCG) in an awards ceremony held in Pasay City recently.
1 min
House quad comm chair Fernandez faces ethics complaint
The counsel of Cassandra Li Ong yesterday filed an ethics complaint against one of the co-chairmen of the House of Representatives quad committee for alleged conduct unbecoming of a lawmaker.
1 min
Take down Paloma teaser video - court
The teaser video for the upcoming film \"The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma\" has been ordered removed from online platforms by a Muntinlupa court.
1 min
P24-M Undeclared Foreign Currency Seized at NAIA
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated undeclared foreign currency worth P24.20 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.
1 min
Marcos Names New PCO Undersecretary
President Marcos has appointed Jorjette Barrenechea Aquino as undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
1 min
QC reminds schools: Ensure students' safety
The Quezon City government has reminded schools to prioritize the safety of students and always ensure responsible planning when organizing large-scale events.
1 min
6 Malabon Cops Axed
Six police officers in Malabon have been relieved amid alleged lapses in serving a search warrant.
1 min
NBI Clearance Now With 'Bagong Pilipinas' Logo
The National Bureau of Investigation has integrated the \"Bagong Pilipinas\" logo in the NBI clearance.
1 min
Jobs Available for Displaced POGO Workers - DOLE
Over 5,000 jobs are up for grabs for workers displaced by the closure of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), the Department of Labor and Employment reported yesterday.
1 min
Police general in P6.7-B shabu haul has left Phl
One of the police generals who were ordered arrested over the alleged mishandling of a P6.7-billion drug haul in Tondo, Manila in 2022 has left the country, the Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed yesterday.
1 min
Maharlika, NGCP Now a Done Deal
EYES WIDE OPEN
3 mins
Disruptor
FIRST PERSON
3 mins
'A Deepening Crisis'
EDITORIAL
2 mins
Filipinos Defeated the World's Greatest Navy (Spain) and Army (US)
VIRTUAL REALITY
4 mins
Homeless Pinoys in Canada
PERCEPTIONS
3 mins
As thousands try to return home, fragile Mideast ceasefires are tested
World view
2 mins
Vendor wins P16-M lotto prize
A financially struggling senior citizen selling fruits in Jolo, Sulu became an instant multimillionaire when he hit the Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot last Jan. 19.
1 min
Marcos grants Mabilog clemency
President Marcos has granted executive clemency to former Iloilo City mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog who was forced to leave the country after being linked to the illegal drug trade by the Duterte administration.
2 mins
P108.8-M Shabu Seized in Bayugan
Shabu weighing 16 kilos and valued at P108.8 million were seized after a sting in Bayugan City in Agusan del Sur yesterday.
1 min
Palestinians Return to North Gaza
Masses of displaced Palestinians began streaming toward the north of the war-battered Gaza Strip yesterday after Israel and Hamas said they had reached a deal for the release of another six hostages.
1 min
Bird feathers found in Jeju jet engines - report
Bird feathers and bloodstains were found in both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in December, according to a preliminary investigation released yesterday.
1 min
Swift watches boyfriend Travis Kelce win game
You could say that Taylor Swift's championship era has reached its second consecutive season.
1 min
Colombia Caves on Deportations After Trump Threats
WASHINGTON (AFP) — Colombia on Sunday backed down and agreed to accept deported citizens sent on US military aircraft, hours after US President Donald Trump threatened painful tariffs to punish the defiance to his mass deportation plans.
1 min
SoKor prosecutors indict Yoon for insurrection
South Korean prosecutors indicted impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday for being the \"ringleader of an insurrection\" after his abortive declaration of martial law, ordering the suspended leader to remain in detention.
1 min
JLo Unveils 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' at Sundance
A lavish, MGM-style musical is not typical Sundance Film Festival fare. But on Sunday night Bill Condon brought such a creation — well, part of one — to Park City, Utah, with his adaptation of \"Kiss of the Spider Woman,\" starring Jennifer Lopez.
1 min
SMB FACES ROUGH ROAD
Defending champion San Miguel Beer is sitting on pins and needles as it awaits its fate in the final stretch of PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals chase.
1 min
Sinner Likened to Djokovic
Of all the praise bestowed on Jannik Sinner after he won his second consecutive Australian Open championship, and third Grand Slam title overall, nothing felt as significant as the comparison made by runner-up Alexander Zverev.
1 min
World Citi clips PWU
Newcomer World Citi Colleges registered its first win in the UCAL-PG Flex Linoleum 7th Season with a 71-61 win over Philippine Women's University yesterday at the Paco Arena in Manila.
1 min
Creamline stakes perfect slate
Games today (PhilSports Arena) 4 p.m. – Nxled vs Creamline / 6:30 p.m. – PLDT vs Cignal
1 min
Chiefs, Eagles reach Super Bowl
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are one win away from an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title after beating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship game on Sunday.
1 min
Uneasy on both ends
There are four games left in the PBA Commissioner's Cup calendar and with TNT still to face Rain or Shine on Friday, the Tropa is yet to clinch a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals despite an 8-3 record.
2 mins
Big guns answer call from TCC
Three former champions, including a record-holder and the title-holder, join a stellar lineup in The Country Club Invitational kicking off today at the iconic TCC course here.
1 min
Thunder protect league-best record
Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points as the Thunder grabbed a bounce-back 118-108 victory in Portland on Sunday to push their NBA-best record to 37-8.
1 min
Remembering Filinvest's 'bow and arrow' couple
Like a bow and arrow, each is useless without the other.
3 mins
Ayala Charges Up EV Ecosystem With $100-M ADB Financing Deal
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ayala Corp. have signed a $100-million financing deal to support the development of an electric mobility system in the country.
2 mins
Phl draws global interest for AI investments - DOF
The Philippines continues to position itself as a key hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation, according to the Department of Finance (DOF).
2 mins
Record-high bond issuances seen this year
Corporate bond listings at the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) could potentially soar to record-high levels in 2025.
1 min
Stocks Plummet to 7-Month Low
The local stock market plunged to a seven-month low as investors kept a cautious stance ahead of this week's Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) results and US Federal Reserve policy meeting.
1 min
Milestone and millstone of a local factory
This local conglomerate has invited some experts to challenge their policies and practices in the hope of perfecting them.
3 mins
Globe Pilots Next-Gen Broadband Technology
Globe recently held a successful pilot test of its 50GPON (50 Gigabit Passive Optical Network) technology, delivering faster, more reliable connectivity that supports seamless streaming, faster downloads and uninterrupted online experiences.
1 min
PAL returns to Beijing with weekly flights
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its flight reach in China by making a return to Beijing with thrice-a-week flights to the city starting March 30.
1 min
Fitch: Phl banks to benefit from shallower rate cuts
Philippine banks are expected to emerge as key beneficiaries across Southeast Asia economies if policy rate cuts remain shallower than anticipated in 2025, Fitch Ratings said.
2 mins
Megaworld President Named in Forbes' 50 Over 50 Global List
Forbes Magazine has recognized Megaworld president Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso as among the 50 most inspirational women over the age of 50 in the world.
1 min
Challenges in taxing the digital economy
In recent years, the digital economy has experienced remarkable growth, with the rapid expansion of sectors like e-commerce and online service platforms.
3 mins
PEZA OKs P30 B Investments in January
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) started the year on a high note, with investment approvals soaring by over 1,260 percent in January compared to the same period last year.
1 min
PAWS Recognizes Meralco for Animal Welfare Efforts
Power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has been recognized by the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) for its commitment to promoting the well-being and protection of animals.
1 min
Athena invests $2.5 M for Manila training hub
Global executive assistance provider Athena is investing $2.5 million for a training facility in Manila, aligned with its target of doubling its workforce of 6,000 employees worldwide by the end of the year.
1 min
FILRT Acquires Festival Mall in P6.26-B Property-Share Swap
Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI), the Gotianun family's listed property developer, is selling its flagship Festival Mall in Alabang to the group's real estate investment trust in a P6.26-billion property-for-share swap transaction.
1 min
CLI eyes P10 B from sustainability-linked bonds
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a real estate developer focused in the Visayas and Mindanao, intends to raise P10 billion from the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds this year.
1 min
CLI Eyes P10 B From Sustainability-Linked Bonds
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a real estate developer focused in the Visayas and Mindanao, intends to raise P10 billion from the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds this year.
1 min
Tobacco harvest recovers to over 45 M kilos in 2024
The country's tobacco output recovered to over 45 million kilos last year as farmers were encouraged to produce more due to favorable buying prices driven by growing demand for the commodity abroad.
1 min
Cebu Airport Traffic Exceeds 11M Passengers
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) saw more passengers fly through it last year, as airlines made fresh investments in the gateway to build up its flight coverage.
1 min
EVAP, CSB Partner for EV Tech
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has partnered with the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to boost electric vehicle (EV) technology and course mobility advancement.
1 min
US Removes Coconut From Allergen List
The Philippines expects a boost in coconut exports following the US Food and Drug Administration's removal of coconut from the list of tree nuts classified as major food allergens.
1 min
Gen Zs paving new pathways to financial independence - survey
Young professional Gen Zs are redefining the pursuit of financial independence with a unique blend of practicality, adaptability, and digital fluency, according to results of a survey by digital payments leader Visa.
2 mins
Gloria Romero: An Inspiration to Aspiring Stars and New Movie Queens
The Philippine Entertainment industry has produced movie queens and versatile actresses with careers spanning decades.
3 mins
FFCCCII Supports 19th Spring Film Festival
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), led by its president Dr. Cecilio Pedro, extends its support to the annual Spring Film Festival (SFF), now in its 19th year.
2 mins
Channeling Dylan: Can Timothee Chalamet strike gold at the Oscars?
Is it Timothay or Timothy? I do not know. So I'll make sure to listen carefully to how Timothee Chalamet's name will be pronounced in the news these days and in the upcoming award-giving shows from Hollywood and elsewhere where he is sure to be one of the most important attendees.
2 mins
Odette at 60: Evolving Musicality Showcased in Birthday Concert
Ten years after her decision to reignite her performing career at age 50, Odette Quesada is riding high on the wave of an instructive career resurgence armed only with a potent combination of self-penned OPM (original Pilipino music) hits, quick wit and idiosyncratic performing savvy.
4 mins
The Road to 100
From a humble 60-sq.-m. hardware store along Quezon Avenue 48 years ago, to today, where each branch has an average area of 10,000 square meters, Wilcon Depot has indeed built itself a solid name in the construction and housing industry.
3 mins
Sala Martinez Serves Beloved Dishes From Spain
Chef Luis Martinez expands his legacy from Terraza Martinez to Sala Martinez, which is now open at Shangri-La Plaza.
1 min
Year of the Snake stamps exhibit at Robinsons Manila
The Philippine Philatelic Federation Inc. showcases the Chinese Zodiac stamps exhibit at Robinsons Malls.
1 min
CNY celebrations at The Pen
The Peninsula Manila welcomes the Year of the Wood Snake with a Lion and Dragon Dance performance on June 29 at 10:15 a.m. at The Lobby.
1 min
Chinese Traditional Medicine Endures for These Chinoy CEOs
While the world is increasingly dominated by modern pharmaceuticals and Western medical practices, the ancient art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly its reliance on herbs, still exists.
3 mins
Six Ways To Bring The Wood Snake's Wisdom And Style Into One's Home
In the intricate tapestry of Chinese astrology, the Year of the Wood Snake emerges as a symbol of wisdom, elegance, and transformation.
2 mins
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