The Philippine Star - December 07, 2024

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December 07, 2024

VP Sara impeachment transmittal next week?

Fast-track mode eyed

6 mins

677 other OVP fund recipients need verification

Aside from \"Mary Grace Piattos,\" 677 names on the list of recipients of the confidential funds of Vice President Sara Duterte would have to be verified by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

2 mins

Israel calls for easing of travel restrictions

Following what officials described as a \"dramatic\" decrease in threat levels, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has appealed to foreign governments to consider \"fine-tuning\" their travel restrictions to the country.

2 mins

Bato to cooperate with DOJ in crimes against humanity probe

Considered the architect of the war on drugs, Sen. Ronald dela Rosa vowed to cooperate with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in its probe of possible crimes against humanity committed under Rodrigo Duterte.

3 mins

Phl, Indonesia ink repatriation deal for Veloso

Indonesia and the Philippines signed an agreement yesterday to send Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row for drug charges in Indonesia since 2015, back to her home country.

1 min

Laws signed for evacuation sites, deferred student loan fees

President Marcos signed yesterday a law mandating the establishment of fully equipped evacuation centers nationwide and another providing a moratorium on the payment of school loans for students in areas declared under a state of calamity.

3 mins

Ex-Palace exec appears before NBI over VP's 'kill' remark

Will VP face NBI?

1 min

NBI raids Davao del Norte POGO; 59 arrested

Fifty-nine workers at an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) were arrested in an early morning raid yesterday by National Bureau of Investigation XI operatives in Barangay Manay, Panabo City, Davao del Norte.

1 min

BBM receives original 1734 Murillo Velarde Phl map

To bolster public awareness on the Philippines' maritime entitlement, President Marcos asked Filipinos on Friday to draw inspiration from the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map, widely regarded as the \"Mother of All Philippine Maps.\"

2 mins

Expect mixed pump adjustments

Motorists should expect another mixed adjustment at the pumps next week, with gasoline seen increasing for the third straight week.

1 min

Garin blames former DOH chief for expired vaccines

House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin yesterday blamed the previous administration's health secretary for the multibillion-peso vaccines that expired unused.

1 min

Phl, US, Japan hold joint sail in WPS

For the fifth time this year, warships of the Philippine Navy, United States military and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) sailed the high seas together within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) yesterday.

3 mins

Ex-soldier, 3 others nabbed for illegal gun sale

Four people, including a former soldier, were arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday for allegedly selling high-powered firearms and ammunition in Paranaque City.

1 min

MMDA: Car volume along EDSA to surpass record

The current \"record high\" volume of vehicles using Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue might be surpassed as Christmas Day approaches, as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) allows buses to use portions of EDSA and other roads in Metro Manila for provincial trips.

2 mins

4 dead, 26 injured after truck plows into vehicles

Four people died and 26 others were injured after a truck plowed into several vehicles on the northbound lane of Katipunan Avenue flyover in Quezon City on Thursday.

1 min

Meralco to hike transmission charges next year

Consumers of power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) should expect higher transmission charges starting January next year after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved the recovery of deferred reserve market payments worth over P3 billion.

1 min

Comelec sets deadline for online campaign registration

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday urged all political aspirants and parties as well as party-list groups to register their online campaign platforms on or before Dec. 13.

1 min

Micromanaged

FIRST PERSON

3 mins

Ligtas Pinoy Centers

School administrators will welcome the enactment of a law by President Marcos yesterday, mandating the establishment of evacuation centers in priority local government units.

1 min

From sayote to coffee

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

4 mins

Bella storia

Life is a story, or rather, a series of stories, and often, it's in the re-telling of these stories that they come alive, sometimes taking on a life unexpected.

4 mins

The next chapter: The impeachment of Inday Sara

THE BROADER VIEW

4 mins

Hiked use of anti-terror law under Marcos Jr.'s regime

AT GROUND LEVEL

4 mins

Without a law, the government can't protect your privacy

The New York Times The Federal Trade Commission just took much-needed action against a company and its subsidiaries.

2 mins

Speaker commends Palace's Marawi recovery initiatives

Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday lauded Malacañang's creation of a panel to fast-track the rehabilitation of Marawi in Lanao del Sur.

1 min

PNP vows justice in Eastman murder

After confirming reports that kidnapped American vlogger Elliot Onil Eastman has been killed by his captors, the Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday vowed justice in the case as the manhunt for the suspects was intensified.

1 min

Mobile soil laboratories to be deployed nationwide

The government will deploy mobile soil laboratories (MSL) in different parts of the country next year to ensure the sustainable use and management of soil resources as well as enhance crop productivity, President Marcos said yesterday.

1 min

Cop dismembered, found in colleague's lot

BAGUIO CITY - A dismembered body of a police master sergeant was found buried in a property owned by his fellow officer in this city on Thursday.

1 min

ASF cases drop despite limited vaccination

Outbreaks of African swine fever have dropped despite the limited rollout of ASF vaccine, according to the Department of Agriculture.

1 min

New York police hunt brazen Manhattan gunman

NEW YORK (AFP) - New York police released a new security camera picture on Thursday of the man believed to have shot a top health insurance executive at close range in a brazen daylight murder outside a Manhattan hotel.

1 min

Quake sparks brief tsunami warning in California

A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of California sparked a brief tsunami warning on Thursday, with residents warned to flee to higher ground before the alert was canceled.

1 min

3 climbers missing on New Zealand peak believed dead

Three climbers from the US and Canada who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain last week are believed to have died, police said yesterday.

1 min

SoKor ruling party says 'dangerous' president must go

South Korea's ruling party chief demanded yesterday that President Yoon Suk Yeol be stripped of office, warning there was a \"significant risk\" he could try to impose martial law again.

1 min

Beatles legend McCartney stars in new UK coin collection

PARIS (AFP) - President Emmanuel Macron on Friday was to hold talks with political factions as he seeks to name a new prime minister and find a way out of France's political crisis.

1 min

Defiant Macron seeks new French PM

PARIS (AFP)- President Emmanuel Macron on Friday was to hold talks with political factions as he seeks to name a new prime minister and find a way out of France's political crisis.

1 min

Shooting clinic: Cavs hit 22 three-pointers

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points and the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers drilled a season-high 22 three-pointers in a 126-114 NBA victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.

1 min

MERALCO STAYS UNBEATEN

Not even a fourth foul in the opening minute of the third quarter could prevent Meralco import DJ Kennedy from delivering big time in his welcome-to-the-PBA outing.

2 mins

Clarity and acceptance

The Game Of My Life

2 mins

Cardinals eye first NC title in 33 years

Clint Escamis and the Mapua Cardinals will try to end the school's 33-year championship drought when they meet the St. Benilde Blazers today in Game 2 of the NCAA Season 100 finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

1 min

Locals dominate Cotabato Jr tennis

The Cotabato City National Juniors Tennis Championships at the Sports Plaza courts saw local talents rule six out of nine age-groups.

1 min

Pacquiao set to join Boxing Hall of Fame

Manny Pacquiao is about to enter boxing immortality.

1 min

Five players bid UAAP farewell

Five players in their last year of UAAP eligibility will go all out to mark a memorable sendoff in the best-of-three Finals between defending champion La Salle and UP starting tomorrow at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

1 min

Factory output posts slower decline

The country's factory output declined at a slower pace in October from the previous month due mainly to the improved production of beverages, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

1 min

Jobless rate climbs to 3.9% in October

The number of unemployed Filipinos rose in October from a month ago as typhoons that hit the country led to a decline in people taking part in the labor market, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

2 mins

Bargain hunting snaps market's 3-day decline

The stock market snapped its three-day drop as investors took advantage of bargains at the week's close.

1 min

BDO Network Bank accelerates branch expansion

BDO Network Bank, the rural banking arm of BDO Unibank Inc., is on track to significantly expand its reach, with 20 more branches set to open this month.

1 min

Cebu Pacific onboards ACEN for decarbonization journey

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has teamed up with Ayala-led ACEN Corp. to energize its key facilities with clean power in line with efforts to decarbonize its operations.

1 min

A surprise letter from Buffett

Bill Murphy Jr., writing for Inc., shares his observations and opinions regarding a surprise shareholder letter from Warren Buffett that showcases his wisdom and philosophy, earning him the distinction of being someone who thinks differently from other wealthy people.

3 mins

Philex extends Padcal mine life until end-2028

Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp., one of the oldest and largest gold producers in Southeast Asia, has extended the life of its Padcal Mine in Benguet by a year or until the end of 2028.

2 mins

China Bank Savings ramps up Vis-Min expansion

China Bank Savings (CBS) is ramping up its aggressive expansion in the provinces, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao.

1 min

Our non-existent coffee industry

HIDDEN AGENDA

4 mins

Tiger Resort exits Asiabest Group

Tiger Resort Asia Ltd., the parent company of Tiger Leisure and Entertainment Inc., has disposed its entire stake in Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG) after five years since investing in the publicly listed holding company.

1 min

Lower interest rates seen to dampen banks' earnings

Philippine banks are likely to feel one of the largest impacts of declining interest rates in Asia-Pacific, with Fitch Ratings projecting significant pressure on local lenders' profitability.

1 min

CIMB Bank rules out pursuit of BSP digital bank license

CIMB Bank Philippines will not be pursuing a digital bank license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), choosing instead to expand its digital banking operations under its existing commercial banking license.

1 min

BSP completes Project Agila testing

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and participating financial institutions have completed the testing for Project Agila, the wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) of the BSP.

1 min

Ferronoux Holdings in talks with potential investors

Ferronoux Holdings Inc., a company led by Michael Cosiquien, is in talks with investors on various options that include the potential sale of the company.

1 min

VREIT to double portfolio by end-2027

VistaREIT Inc. (VREIT), the real estate investment trust of Villar-owned property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., is aiming to double its gross floor area (GFA) by the end of 2027 as part of its goal to provide competitive investment return to shareholders.

2 mins

PAL adds routes, frequencies for holidays

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is ramping up its flights to key domestic and international destinations this holiday season to serve higher passenger demand.

1 min

Air Canada starting Vancouver-Manila flights by April next year

Air Canada, Canada's largest airline, will launch by April next year a new service between Vancouver and Manila.

1 min

Personal Collection ventures into cosmetics industry

Personal Collection, a proudly Filipino-owned company, marks a significant milestone as it ventures into the cosmetics category with the launch of its In The Mood lipstick collection.

1 min

Gov't officials gear up for implementation of anti-agricultural smuggling law

Key government agencies mandated to implement the recently enacted Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage (AES) Act assured the public that they are gearing up for an intensified enforcement of the law.

1 min

Spot prices rise in Nov

The Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) saw a modest rise in average electricity prices in November as lower demand failed to counterbalance the equally diminished supply.

2 mins

Aboitiz Power activates Tarlac solar project

Aboitiz Power Corp., chaired by tycoon Sabin Aboitiz, has bolstered the country's clean energy targets with the activation of its first solar power plant in Central Luzon.

1 min

Holiday Magic Lights Up Ayala Malls Manila Bay's Garden Lights Show

Ayala Malls Manila Bay ushered in the holiday season with the opening of \"Garden Lights, Holiday Nights,\" a garden light show, at the mall's Central Garden Fountain on November 30, 2024.

2 mins

MARTINI WITH GENY LOPEZ

Shaken—not stirred—memories of a boss, the epitome of old world charm, an architect of industry, who taught me how to make a proper martini.

2 mins

OF FASHION AND INTERNATIONAL TIES

The Spouses of Heads of Mission (SHOM) Manila presented Diplomats for a Cause, a glittering charity gala held at the Grand Ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

1 min

A SPARKLING NIGHT WITH NENE

A delightful celebration unfolded at the elegant Sage Grill restaurant in Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Makati City, as the ever-gracious Nene Leonor marked her 92nd birthday in grand style.

1 min

WHY WE SHOULD ALL SWITCH TO CLEAN LIGHTING

Did you know that lighting can account for up to 40 percent of a city's electricity use?

2 mins

FILIPINO CELEBRITIES DOMINATE ASIAN ENTERTAINMENT HUB SINGAPORE

While everyone was busy doomscrolling about what happened with Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings, we were setting our sights on our very own local celebrities making waves in the

2 mins

MARIS RACAL AND ANTHONY JENNINGS APOLOGIZE OVER CONTROVERSY

THE RECENT CONTROVERSY INVOLVING MARIS RACAL and Anthony Jennings has taken center stage, seemingly eclipsing promotional activities for their upcoming projects - the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 entry \"And The Breadwinner Is\" and the action-oriented TV series \"Incognito.\"

4 mins

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