The Philippine Star - October 11, 2024
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October 11, 2024
Senate wants Quiboloy to attend Oct. 23 hearing
The Senate will resume its investigation on Apollo Quiboloy on Oct. 23, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday, adding that she looks forward to having the victims face their accused sex offender.
1 min
DILG chief wants to rid PNP of EJK culture
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla wants to remove the culture of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in the Philippine National Police and the PNP Academy that became rampant in the previous administration.
1 min
BBM challenges Chinese premier over intimidation
‘You cannot separate economic cooperation from political security’
6 mins
Time to amend party-list, election laws – Comelec
Noting limitations on their powers, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia yesterday reiterated the need to amend election laws, including the Party-List System Act and the Omnibus Election Code.
4 mins
SWS: 16.3 M families consider themselves poor
Six in every 10 Filipinos rated their families as poor in the third quarter of 2024, the highest in more than 16 years, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.
2 mins
DA lowers Rice-for-All selling price to P43/kilo
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will start selling rice at P43 per kilo under its Rice-for-All program at Kadiwa stores starting this week.
1 min
PAOCC probing Chinese nationals in local posts
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has started its probe on reports that Chinese nationals other than dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo are occupying local elective posts.
3 mins
Chiz: Mandatory ROTC to cost gov't P8 B a year
Implementing the mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program in colleges and universities will cost P8 billion a year, according to Senate President Francis \"Chiz\" Escudero.
2 mins
CHED to develop roadmap to boost Phl HEI ranking
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is currently developing a “national strategy” that would chart the roadmap for improving the performance of the country’s universities and colleges, also referred to as higher education institutions (HEIs) in global rankings.
2 mins
Gov't mulls raising alert in Lebanon, mandatory OFW repatriation
The government is determining whether to raise the status of Lebanon to Alert Level 4, a condition that would involve the mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in the conflict-hit country.
3 mins
Gov't work, classes suspended in Manila, Pasay Oct. 14-15
Work in government offices and classes at all levels in Manila and Pasay will be suspended from Oct. 14 to 15 for an international conference on disaster risk reduction, Malacañang announced yesterday.
1 min
NCRPO chief vows to purge corrupt cops
Following the directive of newly appointed Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, National Capital Region Police Office director Maj. Gen. Sidney Hernia yesterday affirmed his commitment to purging the NCRPO of corruption and misconduct.
1 min
3 suspects in college student's slay charged
Criminal charges were filed against three men implicated in the killing of a college student in Pasig on Monday, police said yesterday.
1 min
MH hotline integrated in QC's Helpline 122
Quezon City residents who have mental health concerns and emergencies can seek help through the city’s Helpline 122.
1 min
Judge in De Lima drug case gets Sandigan post
The Muntinlupa judge who acquitted former senator Leila de Lima in her third and last drug case has been named associate justice of the Sandiganbayan.
1 min
More Alice Guos?
With the deadline over for the filing of certificates of candidacy, the Commission on Elections has shifted to cleansing the roster of aspirants.
1 min
Smile, you're on hidden camera
From time to time, I get a glimpse of all the other returning and recycled political candidates and I recognize some of them who have turned campaigns and elections into a profitable undertaking or a seasonal business of sorts.
4 mins
Cautionary tale
In 1986, people power in the Philippines inspired democracy movements around the world. Today, our country is serving as a cautionary tale and being cited as a model for why western-style democracy isn't for everyone.
4 mins
Alternative Learning System and PDLs
In 2010, I had the opportunity to experience first-hand how the Alternative Learning System worked under the Department of Education.
1 min
Go provides aid to Bulacan calamity victims
Sen. Bong Go collaborated with the local government of Hagonoy in Bulacan in providing assistance to poor residents and victims of calamities on Wednesday.
1 min
NFA tweaks bagging policy to save costs
The National Food Authority (NFA) will start accepting palay bagged in new and secondhand sacks to reduce handling cost and save money.
1 min
Ilocos Norte top execs switch posts in 2025 elections
LAOAG CITY- Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Joseph Marcos Manotoc has withdrawn his certificate of candidacy and opted to run for vice governor to give way to his aunt.
1 min
Hedcor named Champion for Indigenous Peoples by NCIP
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) subsidiary Hedcor was named \"Champion for Indigenous Peoples\" by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region XI for its outstanding support to IP communities in the Davao Region.
1 min
POGO hub conversion into schools eyed
The government is considering converting into schools the Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hubs in Porac, Pampanga and Bamban, Tarlac that were raided for illegal activities, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission.
1 min
FBI returns Nazi-looted Monet to heirs 84 years later
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In 1940, the Nazis seized a Claude Monet pastel and seven other works of art from Adalbert \"Bela\" and Hilda Parlagi, a Jewish couple forced to flee their Vienna home after Austria was annexed into Adolf Hitler's Germany.
1 min
Biden, Netanyahu discuss Israel's response to Iran missile strike
JERUSALEM / BEIRUT (Reuters) US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Oct. 9 about potential Israeli retaliation against Iran, while Lebanon's Hezbollah said its fighters pushed back advancing Israeli forces along the border.
1 min
Taiwan president vows to resist annexation of island
TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed yesterday to \"resist annexation\" as China exerts growing military and political pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as part of its territory.
1 min
More than 3 M without power as hurricane slams Florida - Causes deaths, flooding
TAMPA (AP) – Hurricane Milton’s destruction across central Florida has left more than three million homes and businesses without power, according to the website PowerOutages.us.
1 min
Swift donates $5 M to US hurricane relief efforts
WASHINGTON – US pop star Taylor Swift (in photo) has donated $5 million to relief efforts connected to hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to a report in British newspaper The Guardian.
1 min
Stage set for Esports Estudyante championships
The biggest campus Esports league in the country is on.
1 min
Nadal calling it quits at 38
Rafael Nadal announced Thursday he will retire from tennis at age 38 following next month's Davis Cup finals.
1 min
Ababa beats Ikeda by one for Iloilo Challenge crown
Sarah Ababa's six-month journey back to the winner's circle culminated in a determined triumph at the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge as the seasoned Davaoeña showcased grit and poise to secure the title despite a challenging final-round 76 yesterday.
1 min
Spitting in the wind
There's a saying that spitting in the wind means wasting your time by trying to do something which has little or no chance of success.
2 mins
TROPA, GIN KINGS NOT RESTING EASY
If drawing first blood against a tough opponent was hard, making it two in a row is doubly tougher.
1 min
Santos in focus as hot Knights take on Pirates
For three games, Letran's Kevin Santos had found a way to flip the switch transforming him from a seldom-used, second string big man to a juggernaut inside.
1 min
National Academy of Sports draws boost from Jollibee
With the goal of helping build the next generation of world-class Filipino athletes, Jollibee has pledged to donate P5 million worth of sports equipment to the National Academy of Sports in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac.
1 min
P4-B calamity fund available for Q4
The government can still tap nearly P4 billion in calamity funds to finance various disaster relief operations for the last quarter of the year.
1 min
FDI inflow in July highest in 5 months
The net inflow of foreign direct investments surged to its highest level in five months in July, ending four consecutive months of FDI contraction, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
1 min
Stocks extend losses for 3rd day
The local stock market extended its losing streak to three days amid a profit-taking spree and further weakening of the peso against the greenback.
1 min
Trade deficit widens in August
The country registered a bigger trade deficit in August from a year ago as imports grew faster than exports.
2 mins
Meralco, SoKor firm to explore options on nuclear energy dev't
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), chaired by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, has partnered with South Korea's Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd. to develop low-carbon power projects, including nuclear energy.
1 min
NGCP: Transmission rates down for Oct billing
Power consumers should expect lower overall transmission charges in their electricity bills this month, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP).
1 min
Breakfast with Joey
I first met and covered Joey Salceda in the 1990s when he was a hotshot economist and analyst, impressing and befriending the Central Bank Press Corps with his analysis and spot-on projections.
4 mins
Lower turnover forces IKEA Phl to slash prices
Home furnishings retailer IKEA Philippines is further reducing prices of over 2,000 items, after posting a decline in sales last year.
1 min
SPNEC injecting P8.9 B into subsidiaries
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan's SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) is infusing an additional investment of about P8.9 billion into two subsidiaries to fund their working capital requirements.
1 min
The overseas student survivor's complex
The Philippines and its problems are the heritage I choose: something indescribably broken but indescribably mine.
4 mins
' Chloe & I want to get married next year' - Carlos Yulo
Carlos Yulo is the quintessential poster boy for the small-but-terrible saying. At 4'9\", his \"official height,\" he towers like a giant in gymnastics. His double-gold medal haul at Paris Olympics proves that the David in him has a slingshot that can slay the intimidating gymnastics' floor exercise and vault.
4 mins
'Strolling Home' at Vetted: Walking is good for the art
While still a painting major at the University of the Philippines' College of Fine Arts, Vien Valencia could not afford the materials required for his projects. So he scoured junk yards, and picked up objects from his surroundings, including those he found while walking home to Marikina from UP whenever he didn't have money for his fare.
2 mins
MEET THE POP QUEENS OF 'SIX'
On the heels of \"Miss Saigon's\" success, GMG Productions launched their newest musical offering, \"SIX,\" at Solaire last Wednesday.
4 mins
Kim De Leon: From singing off-key to hitting the right notes
Aside from essaying roles, Sparkle GMA artist Kim De Leon also gets the chance to explore his knack for singing under the label GMA Playlist.
3 mins
SHOWBIZ PERSONALITIES SEEK ELECTIVE POSTS IN MAY 2025 POLLS
MOST OF THE LOCAL celebrities and showbiz personalities are seeking reelection while some are trying their hands at politics for the first time in the upcoming May 2025 midterm polls.
2 mins
Live office demand up by 27 percent- LPC
Data from Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) shows that a significant increase in live demand by 27 percent has been observed from 457,000 square meters (sqm) in the previous quarter to 581,000 sqm.
3 mins
VISTA LAND, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MEGACITIES IN CAVITE
Zentria in Silang is designed to blend residential and commercial spaces seamlessly, offering a live-work-play environment for residents seeking a balanced urban lifestyle.
3 mins
UAP's Road to Success: The National Conference of Architects 2024
Come October 17-19, 2024 in the beautiful and booming City of Davao, the architects of the Philippines will descend upon this land of waling-waling and durian for the National Conference of Architects (NCA) 2024 of the United Architects of the Philippines.
2 mins
Understanding Risk 2024: Tradition, Innovation, Resilience
Not too long ago, Japan issued its first-ever alert on a possible megaquake of over Magnitude 9 along the Nankai Trough. While the alert did not mean that the quake will actually happen, it brought to light the urgent need for its government and citizenry to be prepared for the coming of a major one.
2 mins
Golden MV Holdings, All-Star Properties partner for world-class sports hub in Villar City
Golden MV Holdings' Villar City will soon be home to a state-of-the-art sports facility, designed to empower local talent and champion Philippine sports.
2 mins
MEGAWORLD HOTELS & RESORTS CERTIFIED AS GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR), the largest hotel operator in the Philippines with 8,500 room keys across the country, has once again been recognized for its well-rounded workplace culture by earning the highly coveted 2024 Great Place To Work Certification.
2 mins
DHSUD celebrates National Shelter Month 2024
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) kicked off its week-long housing fair at the DHSUD Central office in Quezon City, marking the start of National Shelter Month 2024 (NSM 2024). The event, running from October 7 to 11, is part of DHSUD's efforts to bring together its key shelter agencies (KSAs) and private sector partners to promote accessible housing and sustainable communities.
2 mins
Aboitiz InfraCapital and House of Investments to expand TARI Estate in Central Luzon
Artist's rendering of TARI Estate in Tarlac, an expansive 200-hectare development expected to generate 60,000 jobs.
2 mins
OFWs turn to affordable homes for family stability and future security
AS OFWS CONTINUE TO FIND WAYS TO MAKE THEIR SACRIFICES ABROAD WORTHWHILE, PURCHASING AFFORDABLE PROPERTIES STANDS AS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AND REWARDING INVESTMENTS THEY CAN MAKE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
2 mins
Forest Lake leads the way as Philippine's premier memorial park developer
For nearly three decades, Forest Lake has remained steadfast as the country's leading memorial park developer, driven by its commitment to compassionate care, innovative services, and a customer-first approach. With 37 operational parks across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the company continues to pioneer the deathcare industry.
2 mins
VICTOR CONSUNJI DEVELOPMENT CORP. ACQUIRES PRIME LOTS FROM STA. LUCIA LAND
In a strategic move that highlights its commitment to luxury residential development, Victor Consunji Development Corp. (VCDC) recently secured 80,290 square meters of prime land from Sta. Lucia Land, one of the country's top developers. This acquisition is part of Sta. Lucia's latest high-end offering, Acropolis Loyola, located in the northern suburbs of Metro Manila.
2 mins
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