The Philippine Star - December 09, 2024

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December 09, 2024

Quad comm to release report on EJKs, POGO

The quad committee of the House of Representatives will be coming out with an \"initial report\" on its inquiries into illegal drugs and their links to Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) and extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte administration before Congress goes on a Christmas break on Dec 20, a senior administration lawmaker disclosed yesterday.

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WB gives Phl 'very satisfactory rating'

The World Bank gave the Philippines a “very satisfactory rating” in the implementation of the P34-billion World Bank and European Union-funded projects under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP).

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DOH: Eat healthy this Christmas

Fresh and healthy meals during Christmas parties will make the holiday season enjoyable for Filipinos, according to the Department of Health.

1 min

House hands off on VP's kill threat vs Marcoses

The House of Representatives will handle the impeachment cases filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, while her \"kill threat\" against President Marcos will be handled by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

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Sara to Catholics: Show mercy to people facing injustice

Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday called on Filipino Catholics to help the needy, extend mercy to people facing injustice and love to impoverished communities as the Church marked the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

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Pope Francis elevates Phl bishop as cardinal

Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David was formally elevated by Pope Francis to the rank of cardinal on Dec. 7.

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Despite unrest, life goes on for Pinoys in Israel

JERUSALEM - Like many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), 37-year-old Marilou Cabaluna decided to look for a job abroad for the future of her children.

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DFA cautions 703 Pinoys in Syria after Assad's fall

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday expressed concern for over 700 Filipinos in Syria after Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad's ouster after seizing control of Damascus.

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COA disallowance should forfeit intel fund's confidential nature - lawmaker

The confidential nature of intelligence funds for agencies, particularly civilian agencies that have nothing to do with law enforcement, should be lost once the Commission on Audit (COA) declares a \"notice of disallowance,\" House committee on good government and public accountability chairman Rep. Joel Chua said yesterday.

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NBI readies raps vs 60 nabbed in Davao POGO raid

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) plans to file charges against 60 people arrested at a suspected illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Barangay Manay, Panabo, Davao del Norte.

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PAGASA: No typhoon in next four days

Three weather systems are currently affecting the country, but no typhoon is expected to develop within the next four days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

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Phl-US ties changed amid China aggression

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III highlighted the changes in US ties with the Philippines and US posture upgrade, including expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) to allow access to four more sites in the country.

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DMW eyes upskilling of domestic helpers

With the growing market for caregivers in European countries, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) plans to upskill Filipino domestic helpers.

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Rejoining ICC 'imperative' for Phl, says lawmaker

It is \"imperative\" for the Philippine government under the administration of President Marcos to \"rejoin\" the International Criminal Court (ICC), as recommended by the European Union, an administration lawmaker said over the weekend.

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PCG on heightened alert for holiday season

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will go on heightened alert from Dec. 13 to Jan. 6 in anticipation of the influx of sea passengers traveling during the coming Christmas break.

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Marcos plays Santa to 2,000 children

President Marcos played Santa Claus to more than 2,000 children yesterday at Malacañang, during the third year of a nationwide gift-giving program that sustained the tradition started by his late father's administration.

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No regrets

The striking thing about the principal players in the war on drugs is their lack of remorse.

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Be careful what you wish for

“Be careful what you wish for,” they say, but better yet, “be careful how you go about trying to acquire what you wish for.”

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Unsafe roads

Accidents happen, but there are ways of minimizing the risks.

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Erap impeach 2.0

If the script goes well, embattled former Davao City mayor Sara Duterte will become the country's first Vice President to be impeached.

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A forgotten hero

A handsome book – as handsome as its subject – was launched last week by the Ateneo University Press, a biography of another unsung Filipino hero who would have faded into oblivion had it not been for the efforts of an American expat in the Philippines with a deep sense of history.

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The time is right for entrepreneurship

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

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NAIA opens TNVS hub

Metered taxis and ride-hailing services will now operate in a dedicated hub at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.

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LTO intensifies road monitoring to ease holiday traffic

Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza II yesterday ordered LTO personnel to intensify road visibility amid the expected surge of vehicles during the holiday rush.

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PLM's Facebook page hacked

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM)'s Facebook page has been hacked, the city government reported yesterday.

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Seafarers to DMW exec: Inhibit from Magna Carta IRR

Due to an alleged conflict of interest, a group of seafarers has asked the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Assistant Secretary Jerome Pampolina to inhibit from drafting the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers.

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3 ships in Navotas seized

Three commercial vessels in Navotas have been accosted for alleged illegal fishing, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

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DA to offer 'nutri, sulit rice' soon

The Department of Agriculture will start selling \"nutri rice\" at P38 per kilo for consumers who have diabetes, a DA official said yesterday.

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Fireworks stakeholders decry online selling of 'killer' firecrackers

BOCAUE, Bulacan - Fireworks stakeholders in Bulacan have denounced the sale of oversized or \"killer\" firecrackers online, with the New Year's revelry just three weeks away.

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Phivolcs records 5 tremors at Taal Volcano

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) yesterday recorded five volcanic tremors, lasting between three to five minutes, at Taal Volcano in Batangas.

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BI arrests 'Lee Minho' at Clark

A namesake of South Korean actor Lee Min-ho was arrested late last month at the Clark Freeport Zone, the Bureau of Immigration reported.

1 min

Abono party-list head shot dead in Pangasinan town

UMINGAN, Pangasinan - Town councilor Ponciano Onia was shot dead by unidentified suspects Saturday night near the national highway in Barangay Lubong.

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SoKor president survives impeachment vote

South Korea’s embattled President Yoon Suk-yeol avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law, as most ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote on Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers.

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Dorothy's ruby slippers fetch record $32.5 M

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Ruby slippers (in photo) worn by actor Judy Garland in \"The Wizard of Oz\" went under the hammer Saturday, and the winning price was over the rainbow - a record $32.5 million, the auction house said.

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Toll from Hague building explosion rises to 5

At least five bodies have been pulled from the wreckage of an apartment block in The Hague, authorities said, as recovery efforts stretched into a second day on Sunday.

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US says China hacked calls of 'very senior' politicians

The US believes that an alleged sweeping Chinese cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon targeted and recorded telephone calls of \"very senior\" American political figures, a White House official said on Saturday.

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Power cut, 2 dead as Storm Darragh batters UK

Tens of thousands of homes across the UK were left without power on Saturday and two people were killed after Storm Darragh hit the country with strong winds and caused pre-Christmas travel disruption.

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Rebels declare end of Assad rule in Syria

DAMASCUS AFP) Islamist-led rebels declared they had taken Damascus in a lightning offensive yesterday, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria.

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Macron brings Trump, Zelensky together at Notre-Dame

PARIS (Reuters) - US president-elect Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Paris on Saturday, brought together by a grand ceremony to mark the re-opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

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Swift's record-breaking 'Eras' tour set for final show

Taylor Swift's record-shattering \"Eras Tour\" is set to end today in Vancouver with the final performance of a cultural phenomenon that has easily become the highest-grossing musical tour in history.

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MAROONS NEAR REDEMPTION

Games on Wednesday (SM Mall of Asia Arena) 10 a.m. - UE vs UST (JHS Finals Game 1) 1 p.m. - UST vs NU (Women's Finals Game 2) 5:30 p.m. - UP vs DLSU (Men's Finals Game 2)

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Red-hot Batang Pier make it 4-0

ANTIPOLO - At the expense of another heavyweight, NorthPort roared to its first 4-0 conference start in franchise history.

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Escamis is simply amazing

Mercurial Mapua guard Clint Escamis's legendary performance in the just concluded NCAA Season 100 senior basketball finals may just turn out to be his swan song.

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Giant Lanterns sweep way to MPBL glory

The Pampanga Giant Lanterns completed a perfect run to a back-to-back championship with a 65-61 victory over the Quezon Huskers in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season National Finals late Saturday at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.

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Wizards negate Jokic's 56pt explosion

The Washington Wizards withstood a 56-point explosion from Denver star Nikola Jokic to beat the Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday and snap their 16-game NBA losing streak.

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Stallions, Mavericks dispute SBA crown

Top-seeded Taguig Stallions and the fancied Manila MSW Mavericks promise a slugfest on the rack when they dispute the coveted crown in the inaugural Sharks Billiard Association (SBA) season championship next Monday at the SBA Arena and Sports Bar in Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

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Happy in Passi

PASSI CITY, Iloilo - The first Mayor Stephen A. Palmares 9Ball National Open was an undeniable success, drawing the country's biggest names in billiards for the three-day event.

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Southwoods guns for 10th

BAGUIO - Manila Southwoods eyes history as it goes for an unprecedented 10th straight Fil Championship division title in the 74th Januarius Fil Am invitational at the Baguio Country Club and Camp John Hay courses this week here.

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Jonathan Esmerio takes reins of Loxon group of companies

The Loxon Group of Companies would like to announce that Jonathan A. Esmerio has been elected by the Board of Directors as its new President and Chief Operating Officer.

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X expanding Phl operations

Elon Musk's social network X, formerly known as Twitter, is ramping up its operations in the Philippines by beefing up its team and presence in Manila.

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Dollar reserves down to $108.5 B in Nov

The country's dollar reserves fell for a second straight month in November as the national government paid some of its foreign debt obligations and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) utilized the greenback to shore up the peso's value.

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ANZ: Manageable inflation may prompt BSP to slash rates

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may further lower its policy rates this month amid manageable inflation in November and weaker-than-expected economic growth in the third quarter.

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State firms' subsidies cut to P117.21 B in 10 months

The government further reduced its budgetary support to state-run firms by nearly 20 percent in the 10 months to October, with the bulk of the subsidies allocated to support irrigation projects.

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SM opening 2 more malls in China

The SM Group of the Sy family will continue to expand in China, with two new malls set to open in the next few years.

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Canada interested in Luzon economic corridor

Canada is interested in exploring opportunities in the development of the Luzon economic corridor in line with efforts to strengthen ties with the Philippines.

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Trump wants mighty dollar to continue

US President-elect Donald Trump escalated tensions with BRICS nations. He threatened to impose 100 percent tariffs if the bloc, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, pursues alternatives to the US dollar.

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Sideways trading on upward bias seen

Local stocks are expected to trade sideways this week, with a slight upward bias, on hopes the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will further ease monetary policy.

1 min

PH's energy transition plans bared at the Energy Investment Forum

Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla presented a summary of the government's efforts to boost energy investments during the Energy Investment Forum held on 5 December 2024 at Hilton Manila Hotel in Pasay City.

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Government grants tax exemption to electric cooperatives, boosting total electrification efforts

All electric cooperatives (ECs) in the country, whether registered with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) or the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), that comply with NEA's financial and operational standards will be exempted from local taxes, fees, and charges imposed by local government units (LGUs).

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DOE recognizes first responders' dedication amid disasters

The Department of Energy paid tribute to the bravery and unwavering dedication of first responders who play a critical role in restoring energy services in the aftermath of disasters.

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PH's energy transition plans bared at the Energy Investment Forum

Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla presented a summary of the government's efforts to boost energy investments during the Energy Investment Forum held on 5 December 2024 at Hilton Manila Hotel in Pasay City.

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PH to generate first kilowatt of power from wind energy in 2028

Undersecretary Giovanni Carlo Bacordo represented the Philippines at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Wind Energy Summit, held on 26-28 November 2024 in South Korea.

1 min

Viber expands Business Accounts to boost online presence of SMEs

Rakuten Viber, a global leader in digital communications, is expanding its Business Accounts, a suite of free tools for small businesses in the Philippines to enrich their online presence and interaction with customers.

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Converge dipping into sachet-sized fiber

Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has its eyes set on penetrating another low-cost segment, known as piso WiFi, to maximize its fiber lines and widen its national coverage.

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NGCP's P20.6-B Ilocos grid project gets ERC approval

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has secured regulatory approval for the implementation of a major grid development in the Ilocos region worth about P20.65 billion.

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Praise releases

The big problem with our government, past and present, is the credibility gap between official pronouncements and execution.

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SEC chief hailed for leadership in gov't service

Securities and Exchange Commission chairperson Emilio Aquino has been recognized by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Philippines for his contributions in the corporate sector and the development of the capital market.

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The next generation T

Toyota Motor Philippines officially launched last week the Next Generation Tamaraw in a grand event held simultaneously in eight locations nationwide.

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MSD Philippines gets Great Place to Work certification

MSD Philippines was recently awarded the Great Place to Work® certification, in recognition of the company's success in fostering a purpose-driven, inclusive, united and empowering work environment where employees feel valued and engaged.

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Phl cited for significant gains in nuclear dev't

The Philippines is making significant progress toward realizing its nuclear dream, but more efforts are needed to solidify its strategy, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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Supplies of red onions enough to last until Feb

The country's red onion stocks remain ample and could last until the middle of February next year, with current inventory reaching almost 45,000 metric tons (MT) at the end of November, according to latest government estimates.

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'SDG practices can unlock $12 T in opportunities for exporters'

The country's exporters can unleash $12 trillion worth of business opportunities by adopting practices aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport).

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TRADITION TAKES A SELFIE WITH DISRUPTION

Filipino contemporary artists Olan Ventura and Ronson Culibrina recently mounted back-to-back exhibitions at the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacañang.

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A delightful Christmas film about family connections and love reconnection

Christmas is just around the corner. I've recently unwrapped one of my expected presents every year. It's the rom-com, family film \"Our Little Secret,\" starring Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding as Avery and Logan, respectively, yes, on Netflix.

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HOW DONNY AND BELLE 'SPOT A RED-FLAG'

DONNY PANGILINAN AND BELLE MARIANO, the stars of Viu and ABS-CBN's Dreamscape Entertainment original series \"How to Spot a Red Flag,\" have brought kilig not only to the show but also during the fan meet and media conference held recently in Quezon City.

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James Reid ready to return to acting

James Reid emerged as the big winner of \"Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010\" when he was only 17 years old.

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