The Philippine Star - October 22, 2024
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October 22, 2024
"No let up in OVP confidential fund probe'
A lawmaker has given assurance that there will be \"no let up\" in the House of Representatives' investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged mishandling of government funds, despite what he describes as her troubling display of anger recently.
4 mins
Ampatuan convicted in P393-M graft case
Former Maguindanao governor Sajid Islam Ampatuan, now vice mayor of Shariff Saydona Mustapha town in the province, may lose his seat and face life in prison after the Sandiganbayan found him guilty of graft and malversation of public funds.
2 mins
TikTok bans political ads
Candidates in the 2025 elections cannot use short-form video platform TikTok for their campaign.
1 min
Kristine enters PAR, may become typhoon
Tropical Depression Kristine entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and is expected to intensify into a typhoon and make landfall in Northern Luzon by Thursday evening or Friday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.
2 mins
17 Abus get life terms for 2000 Sipadan kidnapping
Rody defers facing quad
1 min
Stolen heroes' letter recovered by Nat'l Library from eBay
Three letters – belonging to the government trove known as the \"Philippine Insurgent Records\" (PIR) – were recovered over the weekend by the National Library of the Philippines.
3 mins
DepEd eyes exclusion of rich students from subsidy
State university administrators and the government need to fix the implementation of free college tuition subsidies to prevent wealthy students from pushing out deserving and underprivileged students from the program, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.
1 min
Quiboloy to run as independent in 2025 polls
Detained pastor Apollo Quiboloy will run as an independent senatorial candidate in the May 2025 mid-term elections after revoking his \"acceptance\" of the Workers and Peasants Party (WPP)'s nomination.
1 min
Robinsons Land Honors Philippine Business Trailblazers at Asia CEO Awards 2024
Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), one of the country's leading property developers, recently took center stage at the 15th Asia CEO Awards as the Title Sponsor, highlighting its dedication to business excellence and the growth of the Philippine economy. Held on October 8, 2024, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, the event celebrated outstanding companies and leaders driving the nation's progress.
3 mins
Fuel prices down this week
Motorists can expect a slight decrease in domestic pumps today, amid recent developments in the global oil market.
1 min
Fuel prices down this week
Motorists can expect a slight decrease in domestic pumps today, amid recent developments in the global oil market.
1 min
Ship ready for repatriation of OFWs in Lebanon
A chartered ship is ready for the possible mass repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Lebanon, the Department of Migrant Workers said yesterday.
1 min
Phl, US defense officials discuss AFP upgrade, intel sharing
Philippine defense officials and the newly designated US deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia discussed the planned capability upgrade of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the conclusion of an intelligence-sharing agreement with the US Department of Defense.
1 min
Quad comm turns over land-grabbing evidence to OSG
Pieces of documentary evidence have been turned over by the House of Representatives quad committee to the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to be used for building up cases against Chinese nationals who were able to acquire large swaths of land in the country.
4 mins
Unmentioned
The sanitary landfill operated by Metro Clark in Capas, Tarlac will likely be shut down after all. This will have repercussions on waste disposal throughout Central Luzon. But government claims there is no legal basis for Metro Clark to claim an \"automatic\" 25-year extension of its contract.
3 mins
Justice after 24 years, and counting
Remember Galib Andang, a.k.a. Commander Robot? The notorious Abu Sayyaf bandit was killed together with 12 other members of the terrorist group in 2005 in an attempted jailbreak at the Camp Bagong Diwa detention center in Taguig.
2 mins
Family feud and our tight fiscal space
EYES WIDE OPEN
3 mins
Fissiparous Sara D.
VIRTUAL REALITY - Disclosure: The D does not stand for deranged or demented, but rather to the first letter of one of the most awesome political brands locally.
4 mins
What's new, NAIA?
SINGKIT - There was such an outcry when the new parking rates at the NAIA were announced ahead of its implementation last Oct. 1 - from P40 for the first two hours and P15 for every hour thereafter to P50/P25 and for overnight parking from P300 to P1,200.
4 mins
SC upholds life sentence, P2-M fine for SoKor pastor
Over trafficking of minors
2 mins
Belmonte vows more programs for 'inclusive, sustainable' QC
More than five years into her administration, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday touted the local government's achievements in raising the standards of service and the bar of governance in the country.
2 mins
Makati resumes free vax for students
The local government of Makati has resumed its free school-based immunization program for Grades 1 to 7 as well as Grade 4 female students.
1 min
NBI nabs woman in Thai surrogate mom trafficking
Criminal cases were filed against a woman for attempted trafficking of two women to become surrogate mothers in Thailand, National Bureau of Investigation chief Jaime Santiago reported yesterday.
1 min
Crime ring leader nabbed in QC
Police arrested yesterday an alleged leader of a criminal ring responsible for robbery incidents in Quezon City.
1 min
2 killed in Tondo birthday party
Two persons, including a 16-year-old girl, died after being stabbed by a man during a birthday party in Tondo, Manila over the weekend.
1 min
FBI joins search for kidnapped American
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is joining in the search for an American who was kidnapped in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte by suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf bandit group.
1 min
1,000 displaced in VisMin flash floods
COTABATO CITY – Up to 1,000 people were forced to evacuate due to flash floods in Cotabato and Negros Occidental over the weekend.
1 min
‘Mastermind’ in MSU campus bombing nabbed
COTABATO CITY – The alleged mastermind in an attack on a Catholic religious ceremony at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi, Lanao del Sur in December has been arrested.
1 min
DA expands ASF vaccination trial in commercial farms
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has expanded the controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF), to include commercial farms amid low participation rate among backyard hog raisers.
1 min
Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked financial firm FTUR in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AFP) - Israel conducted airstrikes hitting a Lebanese association linked to Hezbollah, accusing it yesterday of financing the group's weapons, as it expanded the scope of its raids beyond military targets.
1 min
US probes leak of Israel's plan to attack Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is investigating the leak of a pair of highly classified intelligence documents describing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday.
1 min
China lodges protest with Myanmar over consulate attack
BEIJING (AFP) - China said yesterday it had lodged a protest with Myanmar authorities after Beijing's consulate in the city of Mandalay was attacked last week with an explosive device.
1 min
Seoul demands withdrawal of NoKor troops in Russia
SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador yesterday to criticize Pyongyang's decision to send thousands of soldiers to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, the foreign ministry said, calling for their immediate withdrawal.
1 min
Kremlin says Moldova's poll results raise many questions
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Moldova's election was not free and the results showed a \"hard-to-explain\" increase of votes in favor of President Maia Sandu and the European Union, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.
1 min
Liam Payne fans leave tributes in London, other cities
LONDON (AP) - Hundreds gathered Sunday in London's Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this past week.
1 min
Australian senator heckles King Charles
CANBERRA (AP) - An indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the monarch is not needed as the country's head of state as the British royal visited Australia's parliament yesterday.
1 min
US defense chief visits Ukraine
KYIV (AP) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit yesterday, hours after a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian capital and as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky pushes Western partners to keep providing military support for the war.
1 min
Kremlin says Moldova's poll results raise many questions
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moldova's election was not free and the results showed a \"hard-to-explain\" increase of votes in favor of President Maia Sandu and the European Union, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.
1 min
Trump holds drive-thru news conference at McDonald's
FEASTERVILLE-TREVOSE (AP) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump manned the fry station at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania on Sunday before staging an impromptu news conference, answering questions through the drive-thru window.
2 mins
US says Thaad anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel
KYIV (Reuters) – The US military has rushed its advanced anti-missile system to Israel and it is now \"in place,\" Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
1 min
Musk's election promise of $1-M giveaway sparks call for probe
HARRISBURG (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, on Sunday called on law enforcement to investigate billionaire Elon Musk for his promise at a weekend pro-Trump rally to give away $1 million each day until Election Day.
1 min
World Series: Broadway vs Hollywood
NEW YORK (AP) - Broadway vs Hollywood. Subway vs Freeway. Judge vs Ohtani.
1 min
PBA FINALS BATTLE OF SUPER IMPORTS
It's a rivalry that started in Season 47 PBA Governors' Cup and spilled over to the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year.
2 mins
Eyes on Celtics, LeBron
Defending champion Boston launches a quest for back-to-back titles, LeBron James teams with his 20-year-old son and familiar faces debut in new places when the NBA's 79th season begins on Tuesday.
1 min
Controversy in title fight
There were apparent slip-ups in the 12th and last round of the close fight featuring Giemel Magramo against Judy Flores for the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) superflyweight title in a \"Blow By Blow\" event at the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom, Parañaque last Sunday night.
2 mins
A story straight from Seattle
NOTES ON THE BEAT
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‘High household debt risky for Phl banks’
Banks in the Philippines are facing moderate risk from household debts given the still huge proportion of underserved Filipinos from formal financial institutions, even as interest rates were the steepest in the country, a global credit watcher said.
2 mins
Market slips as investors wait for fresh leads
The local stock market was off to a slow start this week as investors waited for fresh leads.
1 min
Italy may tap skilled Phl fishermen for work
The government is keen on collaborating with Italy to provide opportunities for Filipino fisherfolk, especially for possible employment in the European country's fishing industry.
1 min
Gov't tightening AI use in creative works
Music, photos and films partially generated through artificial intelligence may soon be protected under the copyright law as the government plans to issue clear guidelines on the use of AI in the creative industry.
1 min
SM opening 87th mall
The SM Group, the largest mall operator and developer in the Philippines, is cementing further its retail dominance with the opening of its 87th mall in the country this week.
2 mins
Uncovering the hidden costs of non-compliance for micro and small taxpayers
These days, many individuals aspire to launch their own businesses with some choosing to start on a smaller scale. Establishing a small business can be both rewarding and challenging. Entrepreneurs need to focus on building their business while also managing the complexities of tax regulations. Small businesses encounter distinct tax compliance challenges, which vary significantly from those faced by larger corporations in terms of structure, responsibilities and penalties.
3 mins
BSP profit soars 5-fold to P95.2 B
The earnings of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ballooned five-fold to P95.2 billion as of end-July on the back of higher revenues and lower spending.
1 min
What makes you pessimistic about problem-solving?
One day, a blue bird flies through an open window of your room. Out of confusion, the bird is trapped. There must be something special about this lost bird. So, you kept the bird in a sturdy shoe box and later on in a secured cage. Then, you fed it for the day. The following morning, you were surprised to see the bird, sporting yellow feathers from blue when you first saw it.
3 mins
Phinma launches first township in Bacolod
Phinma Properties has launched its first township development in Bacolod City called Saludad.
1 min
OFW scams, trafficking continue
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Eduardo Jose de Vega warns Filipinos, as well as neighboring foreign workers seeking employment abroad, to avoid falling prey to internet recruiters and scammers, who may lead them to be illegally recruited and trafficked for POGO jobs and, in some cases, for surrogacy work.
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PCCI to gov't: Prioritize ease of doing business
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country's largest business group, will be recommending to the government to focus on measures that could further ease and lower the cost of doing business, as it pushes for digital and innovation adaptation by firms.
2 mins
20 Globe offices shift to renewable energy
Globe Telecom Inc. has completed the shift of 20 of its facilities to renewable power as the telco steps up its sustainability efforts to curb its carbon emissions.
1 min
Cebu Pacific expands Iloilo routes
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will mount new domestic flights out of Iloilo in December to scale up its local reach from the province in time for the holidays.
1 min
Arthaland cleared on P3-B follow-on offer
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has given listed real estate developer Arthaland Corp. the green light to raise as much as P3 billion from the issuance of preferred shares.
1 min
GSIS sets aside P2.8 B for emergency calamity loans
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated P2.8 billion in emergency loans to members and pensioners affected by various calamities.
1 min
For insurance plans, young Pinoys now put premium on family protection, emergencies
Investment growth is no longer the top consideration of young Filipinos when getting insurance plans as millennials and Gen Zs now put premium importance on family protection and emergency preparedness.
2 mins
No more perks for ROROs in missionary routes
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has suspended the grant of investment protection and lower fees on roll on, roll off (RORO) vessels that offer trips to low-demand routes.
1 min
Citicore, S'pore firm team up for wind venture
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC), chaired by tycoon Edgar Saavedra, is teaming up with Singapore-based Levanta Renewables for its maiden wind energy investments.
1 min
Nobody Wants This: Love & Tradition in the time of podcasts
Turns out everybody wants to check out Nobody Wants This, a Netflix romcom about a rabbi and a podcaster (with the most liberal of views) wanting each other for better...Or for worse?
3 mins
JAYESSLEE: FILIPINO FANS FEEL LIKE FAMILY
“Do you want us in the Philippines for a concert anytime soon?” This was how the sister duo Janice and Sonia Lee, collectively known as Jayesslee, responded to The STAR question about whether they planned on coming back to the country to perform for their Pinoy fans.
3 mins
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis combine for thrilling 'Warriors' album
NEW YORK - The perilous journey home - it's a tale as old as The Iliad. Now it's a dynamic concept album starring hip-hop legends, Broadway belters and, of all things, the New York subway system.
2 mins
Raymond Lauchengco brings back beautiful memories of the '80s
It's now time for him to go back into singing and say thank you to people who still listen to his songs up to this day. Raymond's hits have transcended time and become soundtracks of our lives. His song Shadow of Time, composed by Louie Ocampo, from the soundtrack of \"Hotshots,\" is a romantic ballad. I Need You Back, written by Odette Quesada, is his first hit.
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The Philippine STAR is the flagship title of the country's largest and most successful print media enterprise, the Philstar Media Group. Owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., The Philippine STAR is a vaunted pillar of Philippine journalism whose integrity is anchored on the Biblical motto, “Truth Shall Prevail”. The Philippine STAR is a two-time winner of the prestigious Newspaper of the Year award given by the Rotary Club of Manila.
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