The Philippine Star - December 08, 2024

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December 08, 2024

Warship deployment in WPS up to Marcos

China brands US, other Phl allies ‘troublemakers’

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Phl eyes cacao deal with Chile

The Philippines is eyeing future tie-ups with Chile in agriculture, specifically cacao cultivation and processing, President Marcos said on Friday as he welcomed Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren at Malacañang.

1 min

S. Korea president apologizes, but doesn't resign over ML fiasco

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared set to survive an impeachment vote Saturday even as he apologized for the turmoil but stopped short of stepping down, saying he would leave it to his party to decide his fate.

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Schedule tight for VP impeach process - lawmaker

With only nine session days left before the Christmas break, lawmakers would have to work on a tight schedule to process the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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BBM urges Pinoys to serve with compassion, humility

As the Catholic faithful observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception today, President Marcos urged Filipinos to emulate Mary by serving others with compassion and humility.

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OFWs, families get over P3 M in cash, gifts at Go Negosyo event

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families who trooped to the SM Mall of Asia to attend Go Negosyo's Balik-Bayan Summit 2024 last Dec. 7 went home with cash and prizes totaling P3 million given by Go Negosyo, its sponsors and President Marcos and the Office of the First Lady.

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Israel travel advisory may ease if ceasefire holds

Philippine embassy officials may soon recommend the easing of the government's travel advisory to Israel if the ceasefire with militant group Hezbollah holds up and the situation does not deteriorate, a top diplomat told The STAR.

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Comelec to start working on ballot face templates

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the poll body will start working on the ballot face templates to be used in the different areas of the country for the May 2025 national and local polls.

1 min

BBM seeks WHO help for Ph's health system improvement

President Marcos seeks increased collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) in improving the country's health system after the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 min

International climate case wraps up first week of testimony

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped up its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday.

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Ateneo scientists improve prediction of sunny weather

Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) have developed a new method that improves sunny weather forecasts by as much as 94 percent.

1 min

DA optimistic rice inflation will go down

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that rice inflation will continue to go down with lower tariffs on imports and the affordable rice programs of the government.

1 min

PPA awaits completion of cruise port linking Boracay

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) looks forward to the completion of a cruise port in the province of Aklan that would give cruise passengers direct access to the world-famous Boracay Island.

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PhilHealth to ease filing of claims by typhoon victims

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced that filing of claims by those affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Bicol Region will be given consideration.

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MMDA: Truck ban might not help prevent mishaps

Despite the death of four motorists in a road mishap along the Katipunan Avenue flyover in Quezon City last Thursday, imposing a truck ban might not help prevent similar road accidents, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

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AFP flagged for including 264 deceased pensioners in payroll

The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) over the latter's failure to remove 264 deceased pensioners from its payroll and alpha list of active pensioners six to 25 months after their deaths, thus resulting in P73.11 million in overpayment of pension benefits.

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Valenzuela, Mandaluyong LGUs begin distributing Christmas gift packs

Christmas has come early for residents of the cities of Valenzuela and Mandaluyong as they started receiving gift packs from their local governments.

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P13-M kush, ecstasy seized in abandoned parcels at NAIA

Authorities have intercepted a total of 21 abandoned parcels at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City in a major sting operation, uncovering illegal drugs with an estimated street value of nearly P13 million.

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Cheaper rice sold at more MRT, LRT stations soon

Cheaper rice could soon be sold at other stations of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.

1 min

Psycho cops

EDITORIAL

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National Museum invokes right over Rizal's 'Mona Lisa'

EYES WIDE OPEN

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Like-minded countries fully support the Philippines

Clearly, the recent passage of a US Congress House Resolution serves as a strong statement reinforcing the longstanding friendship, mutual commitment to security and economic partnership between the Philippines and the United States.

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USCIS's new CSPA 'age calculation' policy does not apply at the embassy

IMMIGRATION CORNER

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Grandma foods

At times of upheaval, people turn to comfort food. In early COVID, for example, it was the processed foods of childhood - cans of Chef Boyardee or fistfuls of Goldfish crackers.

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Grandma foods

There are several groups today that are planning rallies based on the experience of the EDSA and EDSA 2 People Power during the time of Ninoy and Cory Aquino. There are even discussions on whether there was an EDSA 3 and similar occurrences in history.

7 mins

Climate justice

BEST PRACTICES

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ENHANCED WORKERS' RIGHTS, WELFARE

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has intensified its efforts in protecting workers' rights and improving their welfare in 2024.

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STRENGTHENED EMPLOYMENT, HRD INITIATIVES

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) remains committed to promoting gainful employment opportunities and human resource development as it noted positive trends in the labor market in 2024.

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DOLE recognized for excellence in public service and innovation

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) continues to champion innovation and effective public service as it received multiple awards and recognitions for its efforts in promoting transparency, efficiency, and digital transformation.

1 min

FOA guidelines rollout in regions complete

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through its regional offices, has successfully completed the information campaign and rollout of the Omnibus Guidelines on Freedom of Association (FOA) and Civil Liberties nationwide.

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The Philippines deposits instrument of ratification for ILO inspection convention

On November 5, 2024, the Philippines formally deposited its Instrument of Ratification for the International Labour Organization (ILO) Labor Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81).

1 min

ECC's RTWAP receives recognition award from ASSA

The Employees' Compensation Commission (ECC) earned another recognition award during the 41st ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Meetings, held in Manila, Philippines, from November 25 to 27.

1 min

Tripartite partners commit to uphold Freedom of Association

Tripartite representatives from the labor, employer, and government sectors expressed their commitment and support in advancing the Joint Memorandum Order No. 1, or the Omnibus Guidelines in the Exercise of Freedom of Association and Civil Liberties.

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DOLE among leading agencies with most beneficiaries in Serbisyo Fair

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) was recognized as one of the Leading Agencies with the Highest Beneficiaries in this year's Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) Agency Summit.

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DOLE bags multiple awards for efficient service delivery

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reaffirmed its commitment to ease of doing business and efficient service delivery in the government as it bagged multiple gold and silver awards at this year's Anti-Red Tape Authority Report Card Survey (ARTA RCS) Awarding Ceremony held at Conrad Hotel, Pasay City, on October 30.

1 min

Search for Eastman's remains continues

Search and recovery operations for the remains of American vlogger Elliot Onil Eastman are ongoing in several areas in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, police said yesterday.

1 min

Kanlaon's seismic, degassing activities continue

Up to 22 volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

1 min

Negros mayor suspended for abuse of authority

BACOLOD CITY - A municipal mayor in Negros Occidental has been suspended for terminating two medical consultants of a local health facility whose contracts have yet to expire.

1 min

NFA surpasses palay procurement target in Bulacan

MALOLOS - The office of the National Food Authority (NFA) in Bulacan has surpassed its palay procurement target for this year.

1 min

Murder charges readied vs cop, wife

For dismembering colleague

1 min

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals

Pope Francis is installing 21 new cardinals, many of whom are key figures in his reform agenda: a Dominican preacher who acted as the spiritual father for Francis' recent gathering of bishops, a Neapolitan \"street priest\" like himself and a Peruvian bishop who has strongly backed his crackdown on abuse.

1 min

Mike Tyson sued in UK for ditching promotion deal

LONDON (Reuters) - Mike Tyson is being sued in a London court for nearly 1.5 million euros ($1.59 million) for allegedly breaking a deal to promote a gambling company in order to fight social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul.

1 min

TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal

TikTok edged closer to being banned in the United States after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by Jan. 19.

1 min

Notre Dame reopens 5 years after fire

PARIS (AP) - France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is re-opening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019.

1 min

4 Taiwan soldiers charged with spying for China

Four Taiwanese soldiers, including three from a unit in charge of security for the president's office, were charged on Friday for photographing and leaking confidential information to China, prosecutors and the president's office said.

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Netflix's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' hits screen in Havana

Hundreds of fans gathered outside the Yara cinema in Cuba's capital on Friday evening for a screening of the first TV adaptation of one of Latin America's most beloved novels, a mammoth challenge taken on by streaming giant Netflix.

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Insurance exec killer may have fled New York - police

NEW YORK (AFP) - New York police said on Friday they believe the man suspected of gunning down a top health insurance executive may have fled the city on a bus following the brazen daylight murder.

1 min

La Salle, UP begin title rematch

And they meet again. Reigning champion De La Salle and host University of the Philippines take centerstage for collegiate basketball supremacy for the second straight year in UAAP men's basketball today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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CARDINALS RULE

With 36 seconds left, Clint Escamis and the Mapua Cardinals were already shedding tears of joy and celebrating, knowing the NCAA championship they have long dreamed of was within grasp.

1 min

Ateneo booters sweep NCR divisional meet

The Ateneo de Manila grade school football team represented Quezon City in the National Capital Region divisional tournament held recently, winning all its matches at the FEU Diliman field.

1 min

Dream matchups in UAAP Finals

It's not just the player matchups that make the UAAP men's basketball Finals between defending champion La Salle and UP a series \"made in heaven.\"

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Unity in sports

It appears that while the POC elections are over, the fight is far from finished with the battleground shifting to the courtroom.

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5150 FAB Race today

The 5150 FAB Recon Race in Bataan firing off today serves as the ultimate precursor to the highly anticipated inaugural 5150 FAB Triathlon next year, offering athletes a unique opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the unparalleled racing experience at the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB).

1 min

Erram serves suspension vs NorthPort

TNT has a big void to fill in the paint when it faces unbeaten PBA Commissioner's Cup co-leader NorthPort today with center Poy Erram set to serve suspension.

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HD Spikers survive Chameleons, power outage in Cebu

Cignal survived a gritty challenge put up by Nxled and pulled off a 25-18, 25-22, 25-23 victory yesterday to jump to the top in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Minglanilla Sports Complex in Cebu.

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Phl, Chile begin FTA negotiations

The Philippines and Chile started their negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in a bid to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

1 min

IPOPHL may launch IP valuation service next year

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is planning to launch an IP valuation service next year to enable creators to access financing from banks and commercialize their creations.

1 min

DOE defers 3rd green energy auction

The Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing back the third green energy auction (GEA-3) round to 2025, failing to deliver its commitment to complete the bidding process this year.

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Huawei bags BESS contract for MTerra Solar

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan's Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has tapped Singapore-based Huawei International Pte. Ltd. to deliver the battery energy storage system (BESS) component of the MTerra Solar project.

1 min

Building resilience in Phl agriculture

Resilience has become a buzzword today amid concerns brought about by the climate crisis. A quick Google search would define resilience as springing back into shape or withstanding or recovering quickly after an incidence.

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Data privacy

Just recently, the Supreme Court made public a 2023 ruling which pointed out that the use of online chat logs and videos as evidence does not violate the right to privacy.

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Credible rice science info now on YouTube, TikTok

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has launched new social media accounts to address the needs of agriculture stakeholders to have easier access to science-based rice information.

1 min

Your presence this Christmas

This story is about a simple-minded guy who bought his mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift.

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GCash champions online literacy, consumer protection amid rising cyber threats

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has welcomed a new spiritual landmark in the 752-hectare Vermosa estate in Cavite.

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ALI welcomes addition of San Sebastian Church in Vermosa

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has welcomed a new spiritual landmark in the 752-hectare Vermosa estate in Cavite.

1 min

GCash champions online literacy, consumer protection amid rising cyber threats

As cyber threats and scams become even more rampant amid digitalization, the Philippines' leading finance super app and largest ecosystem, GCash, emphasized the critical role of online literacy in society.

1 min

THE PHILIPPINES AND DUBAI CONNECTION

This is how Cebu Pacific's showcase on the world's tallest building expands horizons for Philippine tourism.

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OF MOUNTAINS AND MYSTERIES AT VENICE BIENNALE

VENICE, Italy — There's a moment during the looped video shown at the Philippine Pavilion of this year's Venice Biennale, \"Sa kabila ng tabing lamang sa panahong ito / Waiting just behind the curtain of this age\" (featuring artworks by Mark Salvatus and curated by Carlos Quijon Jr.), that seems to encapsulate the artist's approach: a brass instrument in a forest, shyly peeking out from behind a tree like an alien.

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS FOOD

The holidays in the Philippines are a sensory overload—bright lights, loud karaoke, nightmarish traffic, and the unmistakable aroma of holiday feasts.

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MAKE IT A FRENCH BAKER CHRISTMAS!

This Christmas, give your family, friends and loved ones the joy of shared meals and delightful snacks.

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KAZU CAFE: FUN, JAPANESE FINE DINING

At Kazu Café, the décor suggests that everything about it has been inspired and well planned—from the bold colors on the wall, to the geometric patterns on the ceiling, and the upholstered chairs clad in blue denim.

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SM BILLIONAIRE HANS SY WOULD RATHER WEAR A FITBIT WATCH

Thank God for lunches like this one. During a Thanksgiving lunch hosted by SM Supermalls president Steven Tan at Conrad Hotel's popular China Blue resto, media guests were asked by Tessa Prieto what they were thankful for and what their Christmas wishes were.

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DINNER WITH SONNY ANGARA & PUEY QUIÑONES: FROM EDUCATION TO PARENTING & FASHION

Dinners become extraordinary when the guests have soul and depth.

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BEA ALONZO: I'M REDISCOVERING MYSELF WITHOUT A PARTNER

Bea Alonzo is looking forward to spending a different Christmas this season. It will be doubly exciting and special for her as she is celebrating it for the first time with her whole family in Europe, specifically in the countries of Spain and Andorra.

3 mins

Birdman in Guiguinto

Once upon a time in faraway Guiguinto, there was an autobiographical art exhibit told in cartoon panels, curiously titled \"The Sky is the Langit\" and curated by Erwin Romulo, and a launch of The Book of Birdman under Istorya imprint, both by the peripatetic artist animator Roxlee, also known among his close-in as Roquito, surely a pioneer of Philippine independent animation among the first who put moving drawings and illustrations in the local filmgoers' awareness.

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FELIPE L. GOZON: A FAMILY MAN AT HEART

FOR ALL HIS ACHIEVEMENTS as chairman and former CEO of GMA Network-a titan in the corporate world - Felipe Gozon's greatest success may lie in the eyes of his family.

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