The Philippine Star - December 06, 2024

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December 06, 2024

On NBI probe day, Sara sets party for media

Vice President Sara Duterte is throwing a party for the media on the morning of Dec. 11, fueling speculation that she might not show up for a probe set on the same date at the National Bureau of Investigation.

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Navy helicopter crashes in Sangley; 5 injured

Five people - two pilots and three maintenance crew - were injured after a Philippine Navy helicopter crash-landed during a training and maintenance flight at Sangley Aerodrome in Cavite yesterday morning.

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Japan grants P611-M security aid to Phl

Japan will provide defense equipment to the Philippines with the signing of 1.6 billion yen or roughly P611 million in Official Security Assistance (OSA) to boost the country's defense capabilities.

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Zambo cops confirm death of kidnapped American

American vlogger Elliot Onil Eastman was killed shortly after being kidnapped in Sibuco town, Zamboanga del Norte last October, police confirmed yesterday.

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'No impeach talk at Palace meet'

House vows full support for Marcos

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Guo pleads not guilty to material misrepresentation

Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo has pleaded not guilty to the material misrepresentation charge lodged against her before a Tarlac court.

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Vloggers may face sedition, defamation raps - NBI

Vloggers may face legal consequences if they issue statements that incite sedition or \"excessively\" defame people without basis, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago said yesterday.

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DepEd chief, Concepcion lead 'Youthpreneur' event

Education Secretary Sonny Angara thanked Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion for reaching out to the country's youth via \"Youthpreneur,\" the non-profit's school-based entrepreneurship mentoring program for senior high school students in public schools.

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PNP tags 37 election hotspots

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has identified at least 37 election hotspots in the run-up to the 2025 midterm polls, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

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DILG chief: POGOs must wind down starting Dec. 15

Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) need to wind down starting Dec. 15 and be closed by Dec. 31, in accordance with the yearend deadline set by President Marcos, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.

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Phl protests China aggression vs BFAR vessel

The Philippines lodged yesterday a diplomatic protest against China over the latest aggressive acts of its naval and coast guard ships, which fired water cannons and rammed Philippine vessels in the vicinity of Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.

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DOH: 7 M COVID jabs expired due to oversupply

Over seven million vials of COVID-19 vaccines in the country expired due to oversupply as there was low demand, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday.

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Demand for ham, lechon up - DA

The demand for lechon and ham has increased amid preparations for the holidays, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

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Timor-Leste OKs request for Teves extradition

Timor-Leste has granted again the request of the Philippine government to extradite former Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., according to the Department of Justice.

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P88 B in taxes lost from 8.5 M fake PWD cards

The government has lost P88.2 billion in taxes due to the surge of unscrupulous people using fake disability (PWD) cards to take advantage of the discount and abuse the privilege, a Senate investigation showed.

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COA calls out MMDA for delayed flood control projects

There is no end in sight to the perennial flooding problem in Metro Manila, especially during the rainy season, as infrastructure projects continue to languish in delays and other implementation inefficiencies, the latest report from the Commission on Audit (COA) showed.

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Past completion date

The season of regular flooding is over, but it shouldn't mean losing focus on flood control projects.

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Overpriced rollerballs and a PR campaign

On my last drive along Marcos Highway going to Baguio City a month ago, I could not help but notice a series of colorful rollers on parts of the highway.

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Struck twice over

The Land Transportation Office under the Department of Transportation should review the performance of its accredited car insurance providers plus their auto repair shop tie-ups.

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BBM, as in...read first

The Philippines emerges as the fastest-growing internet economy in Southeast Asia, according to the international survey and study done by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.

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Confidential and intelligence funds from a taxpayer's perspective

It seems like everybody who's anybody has been so awfully preoccupied with the issue of confidential and intelligence funds, and rightfully so, as we the people need to know and be confident about how taxpayers' money is spent.

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Only incidental

A LAW EACH DAY [Keeps Trouble Away]

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How much for these five to win a coup d'état?

Juan Ponce Enrile could’ve perished in his 1986 mutiny against Ferdinand Marcos Sr. The dictator’s tanks were ready to pulverize defense minister Enrile and his band of rebellious colonels.

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Rollout of P40/kilo rice at MRT, LRT reset

Amid traffic and security concerns, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has decided to defer the rollout of rice at P40 per kilo in two stations of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit Line (LRT-1).

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DBM OKs 4,000 PCG positions

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the Philippine Coast Guard's request for the creation of 4,000 uniformed positions for the PCG.

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SC: Persons with intellectual disabilities may testify in court

A person with an intellectual disability is not disqualified from testifying in court solely because of his or her impairment, according to the Supreme Court.

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Driver caught on EDSA busway not a cop - DILG

The driver of an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government who was arrested for illegally using the EDSA bus lane is not a policeman, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.

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Fil-Am nurse wins P1.8-M house, lot in DOT raffle

For promoting the Philippines through the Department of Tourism's \"Bisita, be my guest\" program, the DOT has awarded a house and lot to a Filipino-American nurse from Virginia.

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DENR, SM Prime Holdings partner for air quality monitoring

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has signed an agreement with SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI) for the establishment of a real-time Air Quality Monitoring Station (AQMS) in Quezon City.

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8,000 cops to secure MM this Christmas

Nearly 8,000 personnel of the National Capital Region Police Office will be deployed to secure Metro Manila during the holiday season, the NCRPO announced yesterday.

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Zubiri to propose Sulu reintegration into BARMM

Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri plans to file a proposal reintegrating Sulu into the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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BBM creates panel to fast-track Marawi rehabilitation

President Marcos has formed a panel to fast-track the rehabilitation and development of Marawi in Lanao del Sur.

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8 die as truck rams cars, houses in Cotabato

Eight people died when a 10-wheeler truck rammed vehicles and a row of houses in Makilala, Cotabato yesterday morning.

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Raps filed vs NSC exec, military officers

For kidnap of 2 Bataan environmental activists

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French gov't falls in historic no-confidence vote

PARIS AFP) French lawmakers on Wednesday voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after just three months in office, a historic move which hurled the country further into political uncertainty.

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Amnesty accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza

Amnesty International yesterday accused Israel of \"committing genocide\" against Palestinians in Gaza since the start of the war last year, saying its new report was a \"wake-up call\" for the international community.

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Trump 'pooper' figurine in 'massive' demand in Spain

US president-elect Donald Trump is once again the star of an army of clay figurines caught with their pants down and defecating, produced by Spanish craftsmen in keeping with a tradition from the country's north eastern Catalonia region.

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Trump picks billionaire private astronaut to lead NASA

A tech billionaire who bought a series of spaceflights from Elon Musk's SpaceX and conducted the first private spacewalk was nominated by president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to lead NASA.

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NoKor, Russia defense treaty comes into force

A landmark defense pact between North Korea and Russia, signed by its leaders in June, has gone into effect after the two sides exchanged ratification documents, North Korea's official KCNA news agency said yesterday.

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Gunman shoots 2 children in California

PALERMO (AP) - Two children were in \"extremely critical condition\" on Wednesday after being shot at a tiny religious K-8 school in Northern California and the gunman died at the scene, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot, police said.

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'Nosferatu' gives voice to its heroine, Lily-Rose Depp

Filmmaker Robert Eggers brings a classic folklore vampire back to the screen in \"Nosferatu,\" a gothic horror film centered on the trajectory of its female heroine, played by Lily-Rose Depp.

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Spanish royals to attend memorial service for flood victims

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will attend a memorial service on Monday in Valencia for the victims of devastating floods in October that killed at least 230 people, the royal palace said.

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Police hunt for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO in NY

NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators are searching for clues that could help them identify the masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest US health insurance companies on a Manhattan sidewalk, then disappeared into Central Park.

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SoKor president clings to power after martial law U-turn

SEOUL (AFP) - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was still clinging to power yesterday, with his party announcing they will oppose an impeachment motion after his short-lived imposition of martial law stunned the world.

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Chinese shopping app Temu suspended in Vietnam

HANOI (AFP) - Chinese shopping app Temu has been forced to suspend its services in Vietnam after it failed to register with authorities, state media said yesterday.

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Heat deal Lakers 41-point blowout

Miami guard Tyler Herro starred as the Heat humbled LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 134-93 on Wednesday, leaving the Lakers looking for answers after their biggest defeat of the NBA season.

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Luisita, Southwoods share spotlight

BAGUIO - Unexpected heavy rains interrupted play twice but not enough to derail Luisita and Manila Southwoods Team 2 from claiming the Fil and Am championship titles at the close of the seniors' edition of the 74th Januarius Fil Am Invitational.

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Rich bundles for SSL teams

National U wasn't the lone winner in the third Shakey's Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship.

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Bolts, Dyip test new imports

Meralco sets out to continue its charge while Terrafirma tries to change its fortunes in the PBA Commissioner's Cup with new reinforcements in tow.

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Ateneo shooters right on target

Young marksmen from Ateneo pulled off a shocker in the 46th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championships, upstaging national team members for top honors in the Air Pistol Metal Silhouette (MS) event Monday at the Marine Corps Training Center in Taguig.

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FOXIES START STREAK

Farm Fresh played steadier in the last two sets as it repulsed ZUS Coffee, 26-24, 13-25, 25-21, 25-19, yesterday to claim its second win in a row in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Good and bad news

It's been a struggle for Terrafirma to book a win in the PBA Commissioner's Cup and the road gets even harder for the Dyip with undefeated Meralco the next obstacle at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium today.

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PPP projects in pipeline now at P2.5 T

A total of 172 projects with a combined cost of P2.549 trillion are currently part of the country's public-private partnership pipeline, the PPP Center said.

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Peso back to 57 to $1

The peso rebounded to the 57 to $1 level yesterday, buoyed by stronger remittance inflows ahead of the holiday season.

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Trump presidency seen as a win for Phl real estate

The country's real estate industry is expected to benefit and flourish further under a Donald Trump presidency, according to integrated real estate services company Santos Knight Frank.

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Inflation quickens to 2.5% in Nov

Driven by higher food prices, inflation accelerated for the second straight month in November, the Philippine Statistics Authority said.

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Higher inflation further dampens stocks

A slightly higher inflation in November dampened investor sentiment, pulling down share prices for a third consecutive day.

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Smart government

It sounds like an oxymoron to describe our government as smart.

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Biofertilizer industry in crisis

Last March 2024, University of the Philippines at Los Baños (UPLB) chancellor Jose Camacho Jr. granted an exclusive license to agribusiness company Agri-Specialist Inc. (ASI) to use, produce, and sell the biofertilizer trademarked as \"Bio-N\" nationwide.

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Provide info on sellers, online merchants told

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reminded online merchants to provide detailed information about their sellers as required under Republic Act 11967 or the Internet Transaction Law enacted a year ago.

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BDO Network Bank eyes underserved markets

BDO Network Bank (BDONB), which was acquired by the Sy family in 2015, is hoping to tap more of the underserved market where BDO does not have branches and where BDONB can better serve the community.

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SM going full blast on mall renovations

The SM Group is going full blast on redeveloping its various malls nationwide next year as part of efforts to provide customers with a better experience.

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ALI gets Euromoney nod as best developer in Phl

Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) was hailed as the \"Best Real Estate Developer in the Philippines\" by the prestigious international publication Euromoney.

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CONNECTIVITY AND CONVENIENCE AT ITS FINEST WITH QUANTUM RESIDENCES

Most young professionals and families today favor spaces that complement their active and vibrant lifestyles and provide them with comfortable, secure, and convenient urban living.

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'I AM HOME' AT THE SEASONS RESIDENCES

\"Tadaima!\" This heartfelt Japanese phrase, which means \"I am home,\" beautifully encapsulates the spirit of The Seasons Residences in Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

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Horizon Land's Palm Beach West ceremonial blessing

Horizon Land, the smart value brand of Federal Land, Inc., recently held the ceremonial blessing event for Palm Beach West's three towers, Coron, Misibis, and Baler, marking a pivotal moment in its dedication to providing practical and sensible homes in prime locations for Filipino families.

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Keeping homes safe: A guide to peace of mind during the holiday season

THIS SEASON OF JOY SHOULDN'T BE COMPROMISED BY SECURITY CONCERNS—IT'S ABOUT FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE BETWEEN CELEBRATION AND SAFETY. PLAN AHEAD, STAY SAFE, AND ENJOY THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR WITH CONFIDENCE.

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SENIORS AND SAFE TRAVELS

Your choice of where to take your elderly loved ones affects how good (or bad) your trip will go

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THE CAPACITY TO DREAM

ROSE TO THE OCCASION

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Wilcon Depot Hits 99: A Grand Opening in Pagbilao, Quezon

Wilcon Depot continues its impressive journey toward growth and nationwide expansion with the grand opening of its 99th branch, located in Pagbilao, Quezon Province, on Friday, December 6, 2024.

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WHY IS GEN Z OBSESSED WITH THESE TUMBLERS?

You'll see these little tumblers, peeking out of people's bags, almost everywhere — at the mall, coffeeshop, restaurant, bus/train station, school, beauty salon, fitness gym, or in church. The person seated next to you on the bus is probably carrying one or has a water bag with a tumbler in it slung over his shoulder.

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CELEBRATING LOVE, ENGAGEMENT AND DIAMONDS THIS HOLLDAY SEASON

As the holiday season twinkles with festive cheer, there's no better time to celebrate love, commitment, and elegance.

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IT'S ALWAYS POLO SEASON

To fashionistas, the clothing brand Polo by American designer Ralph Lauren is defined by an elite American lifestyle, a classic look that has not lost its appeal since it was created in 1967.

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K-FASHION LANDS IN THE PHILIPPINES

What do oppas Lee Min Ho, Nam Jo Hyuk, P-pop stars BGYO, and dancer AC Bonifacio have in common? They all love Topten10's uniquely minimalist and trendy style—and now

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Poetry on the plate & palate

Boracay is not only a magnet for sand and sun worshippers. It is also a go-to place for foodies who want to experience gustatory delights.

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'Scene,' heard & experienced

Journeys are more fulfilling when they take you to places that make your eyes sparkle and your soul sing. And when the journey starts even before you leave your suite—like in a river cruise with views of vineyards, castles and fairytale houses on riverbanks—the journey becomes a scenic experience, 24/7.

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Japan to use AI to tackle online manga and anime piracy

Japan is planning to use AI to police anime and manga pirating websites that the pop-culture powerhouse accuses of costing it billions of dollars in lost revenue every year.

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'CELESTINA: BURLESK DANCER' IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM VILMA SANTOS' 'BURLESK QUEEN'

\"Celestina: Burlesk Dancer\" actresses Yen Durano and Christine Bermas admitted that it was tougher to film the dance sequences rather than the sex scenes in the upcoming VMX movie.

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Blackpink K-pop star Rosé's debut solo album 'Rosie' is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy

Rosé, the nightingale of the massively popular Korean girl group Blackpink, has flown the nest and launched her first solo album, Rosie.

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Maris Racal-Anthony Jennings controversy tops Google search trends

Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings dominated Google search trends in the Philippines on Dec. 4 following an explosive social media post by the actor's non-showbiz ex-girlfriend Jamela Villanueva.

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Raining in Manila is Awit's Record of the Year

Raining in Manila, that brassy earworm of a song by Lola Amour, was named Record of the Year at the recent 37th Awit Awards.

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ENRIQUE GIL EXPLORES HORROR AND META FILMMAKING IN 'STRANGE FREQUENCIES'

INTERIOR (AT A SEEMINGLY FOOD joint). The character named Enrique Gil or Ken to people close to him, as implied, is talking to colleagues (yes, who are outside the film frame) and encouraging them with such a statement. \"Let's give them a good show, guys.\"

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