The Philippine Star - June 15, 2025

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June 15, 2025

Pinoy artistry shines at vin d'honneur

Filipino designs were showcased at the traditional vin d'honneur at Malacañang on Thursday in celebration of the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence.

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ICC prosecutor to respond to Rody release plea

Without directly confirming its position on the matter, the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court said it will respond to the request for interim release of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

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No LPA; fair weather seen

With no low-pressure area (LPA) in sight, the country can expect generally fair weather today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

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DMW on heightened alert amid Israel-Iran conflict

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is on heightened alert as it provides assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Phl troops, villages struggle to live under China's shadow

Overwhelmed after setting foot for the first time on a far-flung but picturesque island in the disputed South China Sea, a military official knelt to kiss the shore. She held a small Philippine flag that fluttered in the breeze.

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Phl acquires 12 combat jets from South Korea

The Philippines is acquiring 12 more FA-50 fighter jets for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Department of National Defense (DND) confirmed yesterday.

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VP Sara back from Malaysia trip

Vice President Sara Duterte arrived in the country yesterday from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where she led the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration.

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Angara Streamlines Enrollment Process

Parents will only need to submit their child's birth certificate in school once, as the government aims to streamline enrollment, Education Secretary Sonny Angara stressed yesterday.

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Phl envoy to visit N. Ireland amid racist riots

Amid reports of violent racist attacks in Northern Ireland, Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Teodoro Locsin Jr. will visit the area to meet the Filipino community and personally assess the situation.

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Juan Luna's 'Mona Lisa' goes to Louvre Abu Dhabi

Juan Luna's \"Mona Lisa,\" officially known as \"Una Bulaqueña,\" goes on exhibition this week at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, in the Saadiyat Island cultural district of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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PNP chief urged: Implement reforms

Newly appointed chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Gen. Nicolas Torre III should implement reforms in filing of cases and in dealing with arrested suspects to make sure criminals in police custody are properly prosecuted and their rights respected, Manila Rep. Rolando Valeriano said yesterday.

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Celebrating Filipino spirit and sovereignty

EYES WIDE OPEN

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The incoming Foreign Affairs secretary

BABE'S EYE VIEW FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Disrespect

EDITORIAL

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Oil Prices Could Climb Higher if Mideast Tensions Escalate

World view

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Urgent: Visa overstays are now Trump enforcement priorities!?

IMMIGRATION CORNER

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How the young teaches us

Point of view

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PNP, Metro Pacific Investments Boost Ties

Seeking to boost cooperation between the Philippine National Police and the private sector, PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III met with top executives of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. led by business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan.

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CA Junks Mandamus Petition vs DOJ Chief

Citing the principle of separation of powers, the Court of Appeals has dismissed a petition for mandamus seeking to compel the Department of Justice (DOJ) secretary to rule on petitions for review that remained pending since 2020.

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Lawmaker Defends Konektadong Pinoy Act

Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco yesterday defended the Konektadong Pinoy Act, saying the KPA would boost broadband and lower internet cost in the country.

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Gunrunner Killed in Pasig Shootout

A suspected gunrunner was killed by police officers after a sting operation ended in an alleged shootout in Pasig, police reported yesterday.

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DTI Returns Substandard Motorcycle Inner Tubes

Finding 19,499 pieces of rubber inner tubes for motorcycle tires as below standard, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ordered the return of the products to its country of origin last week.

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DOTr Wants PWD Attackers Arrested

The Department of Transportation has sought the help of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in going after the attackers of a Precious Grace bus passenger last week.

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2 Packs of Shabu Found in Ilocos Norte

Two packs of suspected shabu were found in the waters off Currimao, Ilocos Norte on Thursday.

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More Regional Police Offices Adopt PNP's 5-Minute Response Policy

Regional police offices nationwide are adopting the five-minute emergency response policy of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III.

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Palace Declares Special Holidays in 5 Areas

Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in five municipalities that will celebrate their founding and Charter anniversaries as well as festivals this month.

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5 Chinese scammers nabbed in Pampanga

Five Chinese nationals tagged in online scam activities have been arrested by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Pampanga.

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Technology Helps IP Group Teach Weaving to Youth

An indigenous people (IP)'s group based in this province has adopted the use of technology to pass on to the next generation its tradition of weaving.

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God's Influencer to Become First Millennial Saint in September

Italian millennial Carlo Acutis, dubbed \"God's Influencer,\" will be elevated to sainthood in September after the original ceremony was delayed by Pope Francis' death in April, the Vatican said on Friday.

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Ukraine Receives 1,200 Bodies From Russia

Ukraine on Friday said it has received 1,200 unidentified bodies from Russia as part of an agreement reached at peace talks in Istanbul.

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NoKor launches repaired destroyer, Kim vows two more soon

A North Korean naval destroyer damaged in a botched launch last month was successfully set afloat on a second attempt, with leader Kim Jong Un presiding, state media said on Friday.

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Iran Fires Back at Israel

DUBAI (AP) — Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel late Friday and into Saturday morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran's nuclear program and its armed forces.

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India Plane Crash Death Toll Rises to 279

Deadliest air disasters in decades, with the toll rising to 279 people killed in the Indian passenger jet crash.

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Picasso's Unseen Ceramics Up for Auction

A clutch of one-off and hitherto unseen ceramic plates and dishes by Pablo Picasso are going under the hammer in Geneva on June 19.

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Football icon David Beckham knighted by King Charles

David Beckham's knighthood is the culmination of years of tireless efforts to transcend football and turn himself into a global icon at the \"intersection of sport, fashion and business.\"

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Thailand, Cambodia Meet Over Border Dispute

Officials from Thailand and Cambodia met yesterday in Phnom Penh, an AFP journalist saw, as the Southeast Asian neighbors sought to resolve a long-running border dispute that last month devolved into clashes.

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Activists marching to Gaza stopped in Libya, Egypt

Egyptian authorities detained more activists planning to march to Gaza in protest of restrictions on aid reaching the territory, while security forces in eastern Libya blocked a convoy of activists en route to meet them.

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Beermen, Kings shoot for playoff perks

With other quarterfinals-bound squads intently watching, the PBA Philippine Cup elimination round comes to an explosive conclusion today at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

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Donaire returns to action

Nonito Donaire Jr., already in his forties like his fellow Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao, is taking another shot at boxing glory.

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Batang PBA titles at stake

It's San Miguel versus Rain or Shine and Converge against Blackwater in the double championship duels of the Batang PBA age-group tournaments.

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Ironkids Ushers In 70.3 Subic

David Mora and Alaina Bouffaut stood out in the RLC Residences IRONKIDS yesterday, ruling the centerpiece 13-15 age group and marking strong first strides in their budding multisport journeys.

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Staglets Lure Big Fish in Esperanza

Promising guard Mark Esperanza has committed to bring his act to Recto-based San Sebastian College-Recoletos Staglets for the coming NCAA season.

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NBA Finals back to square one

Up, up and away. In one week, Alas Pilipinas soared to the AVC Nations Cup finals in Hanoi, Vietnam and the FIVB world rankings after leapfrogging from No. 56 to No. 46.

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Battle of the ages

When you call a sports competition a \"battle of the ages,\" you usually refer to an encounter that pits two titans with timeless implications like a confrontation between giants transcending generations. In the PBA, it takes a somewhat different meaning, considering there are six players who are in their 40s and nine more who are 38 and over but less than 40.

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Burns catches fire, leads US Open

Sam Burns matched the third-best US Open round ever fired at Oakmont, shooting a five-under par 65 to seize a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round as big names struggled.

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Gov't debt payments rise to P281 B in April

The government jacked up its debt service to about P281 billion in April, with the bulk going to loan principal borrowed from both domestic and foreign lenders.

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Biodiesel blend hike still in sight

Even with the impending pause, the Marcos administration remains committed to implementing higher biodiesel blends after a thorough review and once market conditions improve.

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How a small Bohol town sells rice at P29/kilo

SPECIAL REPORT

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DDB Group Phl's Anna Chua-Norbert makes history at WLCA 2025

DDB Group Philippines proudly celebrates a historic milestone as its group chief culture officer, Anna Chua-Norbert — who also leads its content and events agency, Bent and Buzz, as managing director — is named \"Vision Leader\" at the Campaign Asia-Pacific's Women Leading Change Awards (WLCA) 2025, becoming the first Filipina to receive such honor.

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Bridging financial inclusion gap in Phl

TransUnion Philippines' newly appointed CEO Peter Faulhaber is laying out an ambitious agenda to make credit more inclusive, accessible and better understood by Filipino consumers, especially the vulnerable sectors.

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Four sons and four seasons

A wise father once knew it was time to pass on one of life's most important lessons to his four sons, not with speeches or commands, but through experience. He wanted them to understand that wisdom is not found in snap judgments or shallow assumptions but in patience, perspective and

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Gov't From B1

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), by virtue of Board Resolution No. 2025-060-RO, dated 22 May 2025, as recommended by the MWSS Regulatory Office (RO) in RO Resolution No. 2025-08-CA dated 08 May 2025, granted Maynilad a Foreign Currency Differential Adjustment (FCDA) equivalent to negative 0.64% of the Average Basic Charge of P51.40/cu. m. or an average rebate of P0.329/cu. m.

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Brittany's Sustainable Master Planned Retreats in Villar City

Tycoon Manny Villar has emerged as a defining force in Philippine urban development.

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Best Advice From Dads

Our parents are our first teachers. Often it's a bad cop-good cop situation as far as parenting is concerned.

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What Celebrity Dads...

From C8

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Who Among These Binibinis Will Wear The Crown?

A new set of Binibini queens will be crowned tonight as the 61st Binibining Pilipinas pageant culminates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with a live telecast on TV5.

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What Celebrity Dads Learned From Their Fathers

FATHERS, IN THEIR QUIET STRENGTH AND everyday choices, often shape who we become even before we realize it.

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Julie Anne and Rayver are the biggest fans of Clashers

Along with the Clash graduates and judges, Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz are also the faces of \"The Clash,\" an original singing talent competition and program from GMA.

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