The Philippine Star - October 23, 2024
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October 23, 2024
Bato: Rody to attend first Senate hearing
After begging off from the quad committee hearing yesterday at the House of Representatives on extrajudicial killings during his administration, former president Rodrigo Duterte has committed to attend the first Senate hearing on the same issue on Monday.
6 mins
Self-rated hunger, poverty, down in Q3 – OCTA
Self-rated poverty and hunger went down in the third quarter, based on an OCTA Research group survey.
1 min
Sara to take psych exam if lawmakers do the same
By all means, Vice President Sara Duterte said she would undergo a psychiatric test as some critics have suggested in the wake of her \"Drag Me to Hell\" press briefing - but only if reelectionist members of the House of Representatives would agree to do the same.
4 mins
VP Sara crossed the line, says BBM son
Vice President Sara Duterte \"crossed the line.\"
4 mins
Outstanding PCG units feted
President Marcos yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to upgrade the capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as he feted its outstanding personnel and units, including vessels that were recently harassed by Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea.
6 mins
DILG wants number of PNP generals trimmed from 133 to 25
As part of his efforts to reform the Philippine National Police, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla wants to trim down the number of PNP generals from 133 to just 25.
1 min
Kristine gains strength, to hit northern Luzon
Tropical Storm Kristine was forecast to strengthen before it makes landfall over Northern Luzon tonight or early tomorrow morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
6 mins
Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) and FAB Transhipment Hub
In preparation for the transformative progress expected from the upcoming construction and completion of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB), AFAB is laying the groundwork to ensure that FAB remains at the forefront of economic and logistical advancements.
1 min
Strategic Infrastructure and Innovations for Future Progress
Recognizing the prime and inherent strengths of its location, the AFAB is driven to reimage the FAB by its New Vision – a Freeport that is globally competitive and is a dynamic investment hub for diverse industries that would ensure sustainable employment by 2028.
1 min
Economic Impact
The FAB has been a cornerstone of economic development, significantly contributing to both the local and national economy.
1 min
FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN, THE PHILIPPINES' PREMIER ECONOMIC ZONE
This October, the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) commemorates the 55th founding anniversary of the first and forerunner of economic zones in the country-the then Bataan Export Processing Zone (BEPZ), known today as the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB).
1 min
38 election hotspots monitored
Thirty-eight possible election hotspots, most of which are in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, are being monitored by the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
2 mins
Media Representatives Engage in Interactive Online Purchase at Iskaparate.com's Press Launch
Iskaparate.com core team, industry partners, and media representatives in commemorative photograph, making a significant milestone platform.
1 min
Comelec running after online troll farms
Aside from TikTok, candidates in the coming May 2025 elections can also no longer employ troll farms to boost their candidacy.
2 mins
Gov't, class suspensions on Oct. 31
Malacañang has suspended work in government offices and classes in all levels nationwide from 12 p.m. onwards on Oct. 31 to provide state employees full opportunity to properly observe All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
1 min
AFP: No wristwatch-giving tradition during PMA graduation
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) clarified yesterday that there is no \"tradition\" wherein cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) may ask for the President's wristwatch as a graduation gift.
1 min
Pasig RTC allows Quiboloy, co-accused to face Senate probe
The Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 159 has granted the request of the Senate committee on women, children, family relations and gender equality to allow Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused to attend a Senate hearing today.
1 min
Sara cites need to reskill, upskill Filipino workers
There is a need to upskill and reskill Filipino workers to help them adapt to the rapidly changing technological and business landscape, according to Vice President Sara Duterte.
1 min
Advocating for the Best of Philippine Arts and Crafts
Senator Loren Legarda's pivotal role in the National Arts & Crafts Fair
5 mins
Kill culture
All the horrific stories coming out of the congressional investigations point to two basic and intractable problems in our country: disregard for human life, and corruption.
4 mins
Election e-fraud
EDITORIAL - It's good to hear the Commission on Elections banning the use of troll farms for the May 2025 midterm polls. Such troll farms have been used by certain candidates in recent elections to malign their rivals and influence public opinion. Whether the Comelec can enforce the ban effectively, however, remains to be seen.
1 min
‘Dengvexation’ – toddlers and tablets
I’d like to think that I coined the word “Dengvexation,” where I put together the term Dengvaxia and vexation, as in “unjust vexation.” What else can we call the fact that the legally unresolved Dengvaxia controversy that started in 2017 has dragged on for seven years, cost litigants millions of pesos in legal fees and personal time and has effectively caused “unjust vexation” for all parties concerned, even the judges who were tasked to hear the cases.
4 mins
There is no leadership without risk
There has never been a more difficult time to lead anything - whether a publicly traded corporation or a nonprofit nongovernmental organization; whether a global university or a local, public school or classroom.
4 mins
'Land of Bad'
COMMONSENSE - We are saddened by the reported kidnapping of an American national in a coastal village in Sibuco town, Zamboanga del Norte last week.
4 mins
Iran's terror proxies and why the Ayatollah is untouchable
THE CORNER ORACLE
4 mins
2 public hospitals in Manila at full capacity
With two public hospitals in Manila reaching full capacity, residents are advised to go to other health facilities for medical assistance.
1 min
Baggage delays hit NAIA travelers
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport has suffered its first major setback since the NAIA was turned over to a private operator as travelers reported reaching their destinations without their check-in luggage.
1 min
PDEA: Drug-affected barangays mostly in MM, 2 other regions
Most of the drug-affected barangays are in Metro Manila and two other regions, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency reported on Monday.
1 min
Fire hits Manila hospital's stock room
A fire hit a storage room of the Mary Chiles General Hospital and Maternity in Sampaloc, Manila yesterday.
1 min
17 OFWs back from Lebanon
Seventeen more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returned home yesterday from Lebanon, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration said.
1 min
PNP: Chinese suspect in hotpot shooting an 'undesirable alien'
The Chinese suspect in a shooting at a hotpot restaurant in Makati that killed a fellow Chinese national has been classified by the Philippine National Police (PNP) as an \"undesirable alien.\"
1 min
PNP: Chinese suspect in hotpot shooting an 'undesirable alien'
The Chinese suspect in a shooting at a hotpot restaurant in Makati that killed a fellow Chinese national has been classified by the Philippine National Police (PNP) as an \"undesirable alien.\"
1 min
BI to deport blacklisted Malaysian
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a blacklisted Malaysian who managed to reenter the Philippines.
1 min
PCG to deploy unmanned vessel in Mindanao
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy an unmanned surveillance ship in Celebes and Sulu Seas to monitor illegal activities in Mindanao.
1 min
Ilocos workers get P33 daily pay hike
Minimum wage earners and domestic workers in Ilocos region will receive higher pay starting Nov. 7, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Monday.
1 min
Negros clash triggers class suspension
BACOLOD CITY – Classes in four remote villages in Calatrava, Negros Occidental were suspended yesterday due to an encounter between Army soldiers and remnants of the New People's Army.
1 min
Reward offered for info on kidnapped American
A reward of P150,000 has been offered in exchange for information leading to the rescue of American vlogger Elliot Onil Eastman, who was seized in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte last week.
2 mins
China launches live-fire drill near Taiwan
BEIJING (AFP) - China's military began a livefire exercise near Taiwan yesterday, maintaining pressure on the self-ruled island after staging largescale drills and President Xi Jinping called for troops to prepare for war.
1 min
Sokor mulls supplying arms to Ukraine to counter NoKor
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea may consider directly supplying weapons to Ukraine as part of measures to counter military ties between North Korea and Russia, officials said on yesterday, after accusing Pyongyang of sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
1 min
Tributes paid to surfer killed by swordfish in Indonesia
JAKARTA (AFP)-Tributes have been paid to an Italian surfer after she was stabbed in the chest by a swordfish and died off the western coast of Indonesia.
1 min
Harris, Trump push for every vote
As race enters final 2 weeks
1 min
Hurricane leaves 6 dead in Cuba as blackout eases
HAVANA (AFP) - Hurricane Oscar left six people dead after hitting Cuba over the weekend during a major power blackout, authorities said yesterday, as electricity was restored to most of the capital.
1 min
Blinken arrives in Israel to revive ceasefire talks
TEL AVIV (AP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (in photo) arrived in Israel yesterday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
1 min
Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer, US media reported on Monday, a month after he was indicted on a new sex crime charge.
1 min
Wealthy Israelis offer rewards for release of Gaza hostages
JERUSALEM (AFP) – Frustrated with the dwindling prospect of reaching a ceasefire deal in the year-long Gaza war, some Israeli entrepreneurs have sought a different avenue to release hostages – offering a financial reward for those who choose to free them.
1 min
Israeli army: Hezbollah finance chief killed in Syria
JERUSALEM (AFP) - The Israeli army on Oct. 21 said that the latest commander responsible for funding the Lebanese Hezbollah group was \"eliminated\" in Syria.
1 min
Hezbollah hides cash, gold under Beirut hospital, says Israel
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, Israel's military said on Oct. 21, adding it will not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets.
1 min
Toxicology tests show Payne had 'multiple' drugs in system
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Pop star Liam Payne had multiple drugs including crack cocaine and methamphetamine in his system when he fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina, according to initial toxicology reports cited by US media on Monday.
1 min
King Charles caps Aussie trip with Opera House bash
SYDNEY (AFP) - King Charles III greeted throngs of admirers under the sails of the Sydney Opera House yesterday, the public finale to his first major foreign sojourn since falling sick with cancer.
1 min
VITAL ROLES FOR KEY RECRUITS
It's their first PBA finals and the likes of TNT's Rey Nambatac and Barangay Ginebra's Stephen Holt are intent on seizing the day and wrapping it in gold.
2 mins
Biñan, S. Cotabato in do-or-die tiff
Biñan Tatak Gel and South Cotabato dispute the last semifinal slot in the MPBL Sixth Season in what is expected to be a fiery clash today at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna.
1 min
Knights need extra 10 mins to nip Stags
Vince Cuajao and Jimboy Estrada alternated in extra time as Letran outlasted San Sebastian, 101-98, in double overtime yesterday and regained solo No. 4 in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
1 min
Maroons fight Warriors, Eagles battle Falcons
Host University of the Philippines and University of the East jockey for positions inside the magic four while Ateneo and Adamson look to stay in the thick of the race in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball today at the Mall of Asia Arena.
1 min
Bibat, Ababa surge through stormy weather
BACOLOD - Michael Bibat battled through relentless rain to claim the first-round lead with a four-under 66 in the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club yesterday.
1 min
26 nations vie in dragonboat world meet in P. Princesa
The Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation and Puerto Princesa City are leaving no stone unturned in making sure the 2024 ICF Dragonboat World Championships set Oct. 28 to Nov. 4 will be like no other.
1 min
Made in heaven
TNT was first to the PBA Governors' Cup Finals as the Tropa took only five games to dispose of Rain or Shine in the semis while Barangay Ginebra needed six to eliminate San Miguel Beer. A one-week break will give both teams time to rest and think of schemes with Game One set at the Ynares Center, Antipolo on Sunday.
2 mins
Foreign borrowings jump 36% to $3.8 B in Q3
The Philippines jacked up its borrowings from offshore creditors by almost 40 percent to 3.8 billion in the third quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
1 min
Marcos pushes incentives to boost the country's e-mobility industry
President Marcos is pushing for enhanced measures and incentives that will benefit the e-mobility industry to lure more investors and create more jobs.
1 min
IMF retains Phl growth outlook for 2024, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has retained its growth prospects for the Philippines for this year and next amid challenging private consumption expansion in the country.
1 min
Shares up as investors expect positive Q3 earnings
Share prices advanced as investors anticipate the influx of good third quarter earnings results of listed companies in the coming days.
1 min
Meet the 'superhuman' behind the perfect Lexus drive
As a child growing up, Shuichi Ozaki dreamt of becoming an F1 driver.
4 mins
Strong pasta, ice cream sales boost RFM 9-month profit
Robust sales of pasta and ice cream boosted the earnings of food and beverage company RFM Corp. in the nine-month period ending September.
1 min
Megaworld eyes P3-B sales from upscale condo in Palawan
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is putting up an upscale residential condominium in Palawan, which is expected to generate P3 billion in sales for the company.
1 min
US firms urged to invest in PEZA zones
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is encouraging American companies to invest in the country's economic zones amid ongoing initiatives to improve the business environment.
2 mins
Green Heat to complete P2-B solar projects by 2026
Solar firm Green Heat Corp. wants to complete P2 billion worth of solar projects in the next 18 months as part of efforts to offer energy-efficient solutions amid a growing power demand.
1 min
Villar-led retail firms name new acting presidents
Listed retail companies of tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. have named new acting presidents to lead their respective businesses forward.
1 min
Amber Kinetics: The next frontier in energy storage
Somewhere inside the De La Salle University Laguna campus lies the product verification and demonstration facility of California-based Amber Kinetics, which is currently the world's only provider of long-duration flywheel energy storage systems (FESS).
1 min
Left behind in ASEAN
\"We never overtook you,\" my Thai friend once told me, when I told her how far the Philippines has been left behind by Thailand, Malaysia and perhaps even Vietnam.
4 mins
GSIS allots property for new transport hub in QC
State-run insurer Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is repurposing its three-hectare lot in Elliptical Road in Quezon City for a new transport hub that would match up to the size of the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).
2 mins
Cash usage of state agencies remains high in Q3
The government increased its releases of cash allocations with the spending usage of state agencies remaining in a high mode in the third quarter.
2 mins
Quad comm to summon banks, AMLC
The quad committee of the House of Representatives wants to summon a couple of banks, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and even the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) to its next hearing to shed light on what appears to be the massive movement of funds from individuals or companies related to the ongoing investigation into Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs.
3 mins
Phl, EU to tackle labor, environment, procurement in next FTA talks
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) last week, with the parties considering the inclusion of labor and environmental standards, as well as government procurement in the deal.
1 min
Chery Auto PH to launch new Tiggo 2 Pro at 9th PIIMS
Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) is participating in the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) from October 24-27, 2024, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
1 min
1,015 CV of power: Revuelto ushers Lamborghini into electrified era
Named after an 1880s fighting bull, the Revuelto is the fitting heir to the Lamborghini Aventador which completed a historic 11-year run atop the hallowed Lamborghini lineup as its most potent sport car since it was launched in 2011.
3 mins
FORD PHILIPPINES INAUGURATES ITS BIGGEST PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN CALAMBA, LAGUNA
All the marketing hype in the world cannot make up for lousy after-sales service. Word of mouth spreads quickly, more so in social media, which is why bolstering the back-end of your brand is just as crucial as launching the latest cars. This is why Ford and its longtime global partner DB Schenker are proud to announce their new Parts Distribution Center in Calamba, Laguna. It's in a strategic location that's near Maharlika Highway and less than four kilometers away from the nearest toll exit.
1 min
Lynk & Co takes charge at the 12th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit with the dynamic 01 PHEV
Bringing electrified Swedish design and engineering to the Philippines' premiere electric vehicle expo
3 mins
Alternergy allots P2.2 B for transmission project
Alternergy Holdings Corp. is seeking provisional authority to develop a P2.2-billion transmission project that will connect its 112-megawatt wind project in Rizal to the Luzon grid.
1 min
NDA eyes new funding from US to beef up local dairy herd
The National Dairy Authority (NDA) is exploring possible new funding from the US to beef up the country's dairy herd as the state agency seeks to achieve a five-percent self-sufficiency in milk by 2028.
1 min
Phl, Laos to ink agri pact next year
The government is looking at signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on agricultural cooperation with Laos next year to boost ties between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.
1 min
CAMO CHIC
Thursday was a huge shopping day in Greenbelt. The mall was buzzing with lines snaking two floors down either for the latest iPhone drop at midnight or the newest bag charm.
2 mins
TODAY'S BUZZWORD: SUSTAINABILITY
The Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME) celebrated United Nations Day with an exhibit spotlighting the power of sustainable fashion through a collaboration with their Zonta members and 19 talented female designers as they transformed pre-loved clothing generously donated by The Little Vintage Shop into stylish, purposeful fashion pieces and accessories.
1 min
LOVING CATRIONA GRAY'S ENVIRO-CHIC BAG
Celebrities and eco-conscious influencers are buzzing with excitement over the launch of the Enviro-Chic Bag, the brainchild of Catriona Gray, who personally designed the collection, in collaboration with Megaworld Lifestyle Malls as part of the mall operator's biggest sustainability campaign to date.
1 min
Inspired by the terno
Every terno tells a story. In it are woven a thousand and one stitches of simple and grand tales.
2 mins
Harrison Storm: From busking to the international music scene
\"It has been a long journey.\" Australian singer-songwriter Harrison Storm reflected on his relationship with music while looking back on his humble beginnings in an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR during the \"DISTRICT M: A Marina Central Festival\" recently held in Singapore.
4 mins
LEA'S SUBTLETY, DOLLY'S RAWNESS: TWO POWERFUL TAKES ON 'REQUEST SA RADYO'
'Request sa Radyo,' directed and reimagined by Bobby Garcia, is a play that relies entirely on the performer's ability to communicate without dialogue. It revolves around Ms. Reyes, a middle-aged OFW nurse, who is grappling with the isolation and monotony of her life in a small apartment. While both performances told the same story, it was fascinating to see how the interpretation of the character could vary so greatly between the two actors. Lea Salonga (far right, photo) and Dolly de Leon approached the role with differing energies, bringing their own emotional depth and unique presence to the character of Ms. Reyes.
4 mins
OFW tries hand at acting via Spanish film 'Solo Kim'
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Spain is expanding her horizons by starring in the short film \"Solo Kim\" or \"Just Kim\" in English.
4 mins
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