The Philippine Star - March 18, 2025

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March 18, 2025

P45 rice max SRP may start March 31 - DA

The maximum suggested retail price (SRP) of P45 per kilo of imported rice will push through on March 31, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.

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SolGen recuses self from Duterte's habeas corpus plea

The Office of the Solicitor General, the government’s chief legal defender, has recused itself from the habeas corpus cases filed with the Supreme Court by the children of former president Rodrigo Duterte to compel the International Criminal Court (ICC) to release him from detention in The Hague where he is awaiting trial for crimes against humanity.

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Imee Wants Rody Arrest Probed

Sen. Imee Marcos, a vocal supporter of the Duterte family, wants an investigation on the arrest and turnover to the International Criminal Court (ICC) of former president Rodrigo Duterte, to determine whether due process was followed.

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Baste to BBM: My father gave yours hero's burial

President Marcos was being ungrateful for allowing the International Criminal Court to arrest and send former president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity.

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Harry Roque to seek asylum in Netherlands

After reportedly staying in Dubai to evade an arrest order of the House quad committee, former presidential spokesman Harry Roque yesterday said he would seek asylum in the Netherlands.

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Bato can seek refuge in Senate - Escudero

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa could seek refuge in the Senate in case the International Criminal Court (ICC) orders his arrest for crimes against humanity, Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed yesterday

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Diesel prices down, no change for gas

Fuel prices are set to decline once again today, marking a third straight week of cuts for diesel and kerosene.

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Manalo to Attend India's Raisina Dialogue

For the first time, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will participate in the 10th Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship international conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics.

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Sara Impeachment Trial to Proceed Despite Rody's ICC Trial

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte would proceed despite the current ordeal of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed yesterday.

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Atin Ito Returning to WPS with Sea Concert

A group advocating a more vigorous but peaceful assertion of the country's rights over its territorial waters is preparing its third civilian-led sailing mission to the West Philippine Sea, tentatively in May.

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DepEd to Reduce Teachers' Paperwork by 57%

The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to significantly reduce teachers' paperwork, cutting it by more than half to lighten their administrative workload and allow them to focus more on student learning.

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Toyota Camry — A lasting and well-revered nameplate

The Philippine automotive industry continuously evolves and evidently, SUVs and crossovers are currently dominating the streets.

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Palace: Political noise not spooking investors

As far as Malacañang is concerned, the current political noise is not deterring foreign investors from coming to the country.

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Full-circle journey for NBI chief Santiago

Ninety-four contractual employees of the National Bureau of Investigation were regularized yesterday—a full-circle journey for NBI Director Jaime Santiago.

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PNP Denies CIDG Chief Resigned After Rody Arrest

The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday dismissed reports that Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III resigned from his post following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte last week.

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Dizon Wants MRT-3 Schedule Extended by One Hour

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon yesterday ordered the management of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 to extend the MRT-3's operation at night by one hour and to deploy more trains during peak hours.

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BI Eyes Inside Job in Korean Fugitive's Escape

Suspecting an inside job, the Bureau of Immigration is investigating more BI personnel possibly involved in the escape of South Korean fugitive Na Ikhyeon.

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Over 60,000 'embo' residents get Makati health services

After a land dispute that left residents of two cities in disarray, over 60,000 inhabitants of 10 enlisted men's barrios or \"embo\" barangays in Taguig are still benefitting from health services provided by the Makati government.

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Logical fallacies

EYES WIDE OPEN

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Downturn

FIRST PERSON

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In aid of election

EDITORIAL

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A rule of law

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has done two things no president has:

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The real betrayal: How Duterte failed the Filipino people

It is ironic that those defending Rodrigo Duterte now claim to fight for justice and democracy when it was his administration that systematically dismantled both. Let's set the record straight.

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Shanghai in Cubao

SINGKIT

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Sorry, dear tourists

PERCEPTIONS

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'Person of interest admits role in Slovak's slay'

Two persons of interest in the death of Slovak tourist Michaela Mickova in Boracay are now in custody, with one of them admitting involvement in the slay, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday.

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Boat sinks off Tawi-Tawi; 32 rescued

Around 32 people clinging to debris for almost 20 hours were rescued by Malaysian and Philippine Navy vessels after their boat sank off Taganak Island in Tawi-Tawi yesterday.

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Give new BARMM chief a chance - Palace

Malacañang yesterday urged the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to give Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) interim chief minister Abdulraof Macacua a chance to perform his duties in the wake of concerns raised by the MILF's central committee over his appointment.

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French deputy seeks return of Statue of Liberty

France should take back the Statue of Liberty because the US no longer represents the values that led France to offer the statue, a French Euro-deputy said on Sunday.

1 min

Trump, Putin to discuss ending war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine, after positive talks between US and Russian officials in Moscow.

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Trump, Putin to discuss ending war in Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine, after positive talks between US and Russian officials in Moscow.

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SoKor opposition urges swift ruling on president's fate

South Korea's opposition party on Monday urged the country's Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment, saying delays were \"irresponsible\" and causing social unrest.

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Greece Rides Weather 'Rollercoaster'

Greece is riding a weather \"rollercoaster,\" with weekend temperatures spiking to a record high for March, just ahead of a forecast bout of snow and frost, meteorologists said on Sunday.

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Mt. Fuji hikers must pay $27 on all trails

Hikers attempting any of Mt. Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of $27 from this summer, after local authorities passed a bill on Monday.

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'Novocaine' wins painful weekend for N. America box office

\"Novocaine,\" an action-comedy starring Jack Quaid as a banker who cannot feel pain, topped the North American box office in its debut weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday, but ticket sales overall were brutally slow.

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Payne fans dedicate commemorative bench in Buenos Aires cemetery

Fans of British singer Liam Payne on Sunday inaugurated a bench in his honor in the British cemetery of Buenos Aires, where the former One Direction singer died after falling from the third floor of the hotel where he was staying.

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Netanyahu to dismiss Israel's internal security chief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will seek to dismiss the head of the internal security service this week, deepening a power struggle focused largely on who bears responsibility for the Hamas attack that sparked the war in Gaza.

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Deadly nightclub blaze leaves North Macedonia in grief

North Macedonia is grappling with the loss of dozens of young lives in a nightclub inferno, while trying to hold those responsible to account and prevent another calamity.

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Threatened by US, Canada hugs France, Britain close

With Canada's economy and even sovereignty under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbor the United States, its new leader has embarked on a trans-Atlantic trip to strengthen ties with traditional friends France and Britain.

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Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital

The Vatican on Sunday released the first image of Pope Francis in the hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia, in which the 88-year-old pontiff appeared to be breathing unaided.

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Making MVP's dream come true

Reviving the Tour of Luzon is a step towards making sports patron and business executive Manny V. Pangilinan’s dream of a Filipino cyclist qualifying for the Tour de France, the jewel of the world’s three renowned Grand Tours that include the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana, come true.

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Andreeva sustains rise, bags Indian Wells crown

Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva toppled world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to capture her second WTA 1000 title at Indian Wells.

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MAGIC END CAVS' RUN, THUNDER ROLL ON

Paolo Banchero scored 24 points as the Orlando Magic overturned a 13-point deficit to end the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 16-game NBA unbeaten streak with a gutsy 108-103 road victory on Sunday.

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Arca shines with two golds in national chess tilt

Runner-up in the standard second, Christian Gian Karlo Arca struck in rapid and blitz for a two-gold and one-silver haul in the premier Under-18 Open division of the National Age-Group Chess Championships at the FPJ Arena in San Jose, Batangas over the weekend.

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Mendy powers Brahmans to victory

John Paul Mendy put on another stellar performance and University of Batangas kept its flickering semis bid alive with a 100-71 dumping of the Philippine Women's University yesterday in the UCAL-PGFlex Linoleum 7th Season at the Paco Arena in Manila.

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Creamline bent on keeping tradition

In its first 16 conferences in the Premier Volleyball League, Creamline has always had a podium finish.

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Ginebra's escape act

TNT could've raced to a 2-0 lead in the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals but dropping Game 2 to Barangay Ginebra by a solitary point at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last Sunday was something that coach Chot Reyes wouldn't lose sleep over.

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For RHJ, it's about getting better

After failing to convert his last-gasp attempt at the game-winner against a wall of defenders, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson lay down on the floor for extra seconds, absorbing the missed opportunity to steal Game 2 for TNT.

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Remittances Up 2.9% in January

Money sent home by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) grew by 2.9 percent to $3.24 billion in January from $3.15 billion in the same month last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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China fuels Phl pineapple exports to record $787-M earnings in 2024

China's growing appetite for pineapples pushed the Philippines' export of the prized commodity to record earnings of almost $800 million last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.

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Inflation Could Breach Target by Late 2025 - BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warned that inflation could exceed its four percent upper target in the latter part of 2025 due to heightened risks from supply chain disruptions, volatile commodity prices and foreign exchange fluctuations.

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Stocks Open Week Higher on US Optimism

Share prices opened the week higher, taking cues from the optimism in the US market.

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Ayala Promotes Next-Gen Leaders

The future is looking bright for the country's oldest conglomerate, Ayala Corp., with four of its next-generation leaders poised to take on bigger roles for the group.

1 min

San Miguel Overtakes Aboitiz, Grabs Lead in Power Capacity

Tycoon Ramon Ang's San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has dethroned the Aboitiz Group to become the dominant force in the country's power generation sector.

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British fund seals $600-M investment in MTerra Solar

UK-based investment house Actis has completed its $600-million \"super deal\" with tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan's Meralco Group, formalizing its entry into MTerra Solar in Central Luzon.

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Maynilad targets July 10 listing for Phl's biggest public offering

Maynilad Water Services Inc. is eyeing to list in the local bourse by July following the conduct of what could be the country’s largest initial public offering (IPO).

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Customer experience excellence in this digital world

The Philippines is accelerating its digital transformation, with artificial intelligence at the forefront.

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The deception of an open-door policy

“I was expecting to be moved to the day shift when I took this job,” complained Aldo, a factory worker at ABC Enterprise in Laguna. His wife is a call center agent who works the night shift.

3 mins

DS Finance, Yondu Partner for Entrepreneurship

Despite making up 99.53 percent of business enterprises in the Philippines, micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) continue to struggle with securing financial assistance.

1 min

Franchise Asia Int'l Expo, Seminars Set Next Month

Franchise Asia Philippines 2025, the premier gathering of franchise and business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders, is set to take place at the SMX Convention Center Manila next month.

1 min

Meat imports rise 50% in January

The country's meat imports in January surged by half year-on-year to over 130,000 metric tons (MT) on the back of higher purchases of key meat products, as domestic production remained lackluster.

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Megaworld launching new mall, shopping centers

Real estate giant Megaworld Corp. looks to jack up its position in the country's mall segment as it plans to bolster its retail leasing portfolio in the coming years and put up shopping centers across all of its township developments nationwide.

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PITX nears 200-M passenger milestone

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) facilitated the travel of close to 52 million Filipinos in 2024, and is bound to hit the 200-million passenger milestone before July.

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Penalties await coops failing to submit tax incentive reports

The government will impose penalties on cooperatives that fail to comply with tax incentive reporting under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act.

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Specialty retailer SSI unveils fresh lineup of foreign brands

Get your shopping bags and credit cards ready as specialty retailer SSI Group Inc. is set to bring into the local market a slew of new international brands this year.

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SMC core profit soars 22% to P52.3 B

Strong operational performance and a robust revenue growth powered San Miguel Corp. (SMC)'s core net income to a double-digit expansion in 2024.

1 min

Miss Globe 2024 Diana Moreno is proud to be 'sobrang Latina'

What makes a Latina beautiful? For Miss Globe 2024 Diana Moreno, the three qualities of a Latina that make them attractive are being \"empowered, humble and resilient.\"

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SB19 2.0: What to Expect from P-Pop Kings' Biggest and Realest' Comeback Yet

SB19 Has Just Pulled Off Another Milestone. The P-pop kings sold out the kickoff concert of their \"Simula at Wakas World Tour\" at the Philippine Arena in less than seven hours after ticket sales opened over the weekend. The next question is: Will they add another show?

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'DELIA D': HYBRID MUSICAL FEATURES

\"Delia D,\" the 11th major theatrical production from Newport World Resorts production outfit, Full House Theater Company (FHTC), was originally titled \"Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw.\"

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From Westeros to Phl: Iain Glen joins 'Quezon' cast

Scottish actor Iain Glen, best known for his role as Jorah Mormont in the megahit HBO show \"Game of Thrones,\" has been officially cast in the upcoming historical biopic \"Quezon.\"

1 min

Discovering haute couture wines

Laurent Ponsot’s Winery is true to nature and grows their vines without chemicals while utilizing modern methods when necessary.

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A Sweet Spotlight on Desserts at Lobby 385

It was a perfect two-hands lunch as one chef took care of the savory dishes and one took care of dessert!

1 min

The new 'proposal' place in town glows like a diamond

There's a new place in town that has a ring to it—the picturesque esplanade of the Pasig River. At night, it glows like a diamond with a myriad of wrought-iron lampposts illuminating the river. The Binondo-Intramuros Bridge serves as a focal point in the background.

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Ladies, be careful with your heart

Throughout their lives, women are primed to watch out for female-associated conditions like breast cancer, cervical cancer, and maternal mortality. But what about heart health?

2 mins

Wellness for every stage of life

As daily challenges—such as work stress, fatigue, and digital strain—continue to take a toll on overall well-being, Filipinos are becoming more discerning about the supplements they take. The demand for effective, research-backed formulations has never been higher.

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WHISPERS OF WELLNESS AT THE FARM IN SAN BENITO

What if you dreamt of a rose and woke up with it in your hand? It is that magical moment when there is no line between dreams and reality, where we wonder what is really possible in this universe.

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