The Philippine Star - January 17, 2024

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January 17, 2024

DOTr to SC: Dismiss petitions vs PUV modernization

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss for lack of merit a petition seeking to stop the implementation and ultimately void government orders related to the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).

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DA: 30% of crops wasted due to poor logistics

Nearly a third or 30 percent of the country’s agricultural produce is wasted because of a poor logistics system, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday, as it cited the need to invest “heavily” in post-harvest facilities to reduce losses and lower commodity prices.

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Phl reaffirms one-China policy

China slams Marcos' congratulation of new Taiwan president

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Consultations begin on school calendar shift

The Department of Education (DepEd) has commenced consultations on reverting to the old academic calendar of June to March, a proposal triggered by the struggle of students and teachers to hold classes during the dry and warm season.

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79% want Phl to work with US amid WPS tension

Eight in 10 Filipinos want the Philippine government to work with the United States amid the continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed.

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Senate Cha-cha proponents: No political changes

Joining the fray to have the Charter changed, several senators have vowed to focus on its economic provisions and to steer clear of politics to ensure their initiative will have better chances of getting approved.

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Probe free speech violations, UN rapporteur urged

Various groups yesterday urged United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan to investigate violations on Filipinos' rights to free speech and expression during her upcoming visit next week.

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6 cops in standoff with rob suspect sacked

Six police officers who figured in a standoff with a suspected robber in Sta. Mesa, Manila on Friday were relieved from their posts, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced yesterday.

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1,500 Reds, 11 weakened guerrilla fronts left - AFP

Only a little over” 1,500 New People’s Army NPA) rebels remain nationwide, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

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Trump wins big in lowa

As Republican contest kicks off 2024 presidential race

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Iran strikes targets in Iraq as regional tensions escalate

IRBIL (AP) – Iran fired missiles late Monday at what it claimed were Israeli “spy headquarters” near the US consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, and at targets linked to the extremist group Islamic State in northern Syria.

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Hamas announces death of 2 Israeli hostages in new video

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES (AFP) – Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday released a new video announcing the death of two Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on Oct. 7.

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Israel says war to wind down in southern Gaza

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES (AFP) – Israel has said its operations against Hamas in southern Gaza will soon enter a less intensive phase, after the militant group’s health ministry reported the death toll in the territory had surpassed 24,000.

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Bolts thwart Triple Giga for 3x3 leg crown

Meralco weathered TNT’s late storm to win their thrilling duel for the Leg 3 title, 19-18, and become the first two-leg ruler of the PBA 3x3 Season 3 Third Conference yesterday at Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces.

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Swiatek opens title defense with tough win over Kenin

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Top-ranked Iga Swiatek survived an early test of her Australian Open title hopes when she beat former champion Sofia Kenin 7-6 (2), 6-2 in the first round on Tuesday.

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Phl to grow at faster pace this year - PIDS

Despite global economic challenges, the Philippine economy is expected to expand at a faster pace this year than in 2023, according to state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies PIDS).

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Stocks snap 3-day rally as investors take profits

Share prices tumbled yesterday, with the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Composite index PSEi) closing 43.45 points or 0.65 percent lower at 6,637.00 as investors took profits after a three-day rally, analysts said.

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SM: Still plenty of room for growth in 2024

The groundswell of watchful optimism persists in 2024, and one of the country's leading conglomerates maintains that there is still room for T growth.

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Gov't borrows P30 B from T-bonds

The government secured 30 billion from the local debt market via the fresh issuance of long-term securities, with the coupon rate set slightly higher than secondary markets.

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DA to build more Taguig cold storage facilities

The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to construct more cold storage facilities at the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) in Taguig City as part of its strategy to address overproduction and minimize post-harvest losses of agricultural products, particularly vegetables and other high-value crops.

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Phl pineapple exports grew by 5% in 2023

Pineapple exports from the Philippines are seen to have increased by five percent last year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

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Nine SKUs post price hike in latest SRP bulletin

Nine stock keeping units (SKUS) have recorded price hikes in the most recent suggested retail price (SRP) bulletin for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs), according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

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