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The Philippine Star

DA to import add'l 8,000 MT of fish

The government will import an additional 8,000 metric tons (MT) of fish amid the closed fishing season and the P1-billion damage to the fisheries sector due to successive typhoons, a ranking Department of Agriculture (DA) official said on Tuesday.

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November 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

BBM, Trump discuss alliance in phone call

US president-elect asks Marcos: How's Imelda?

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November 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

DFA chief, G7 diplomats to tackle Indo-Pacific security

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will meet with his counterparts from seven industrialized nations during the expanded Group of Seven Ministerial Meeting in Italy next week, the DFA said yesterday.

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November 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

Palace to gov't agencies: Scale down Christmas parties

Malacañang has directed officials and employees of the government to \"scale down\" their Christmas celebrations and instead donate to communities devastated by the successive typhoons that hit the country.

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1 min  |
November 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

117 of 183 Senate aspirants declared nuisance bets

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared a total of 117 senatorial aspirants nuisance, possibly barring them from running in the May 2025 midterm elections.

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2 mins  |
November 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

Cool season is here - PAGASA

Expect cooler temperatures and dry air as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the onset of the northeast monsoon or amihan yesterday.

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1 min  |
November 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

Taguba gets life term for P6.4-B shabu smuggling

Seven years after authorities seized over half a ton of shabu worth P6.4 billion in a Valenzuela warehouse raid, a Manila court found alleged Customs \"fixer\" Mark Taguba and two others guilty of drug importation.

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November 20, 2024
Tips on maintaining hcollthg lungs
The Philippine Star

Tips on maintaining hcollthg lungs

Lung problems are on the rise in the country.

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2 mins  |
November 19, 2024
SHAKE IT UP OR SHAKE IT OFF
The Philippine Star

SHAKE IT UP OR SHAKE IT OFF

No pain, no gain is no longer hip. After a taxing workout, just exclaim 'sheesh' or 'skibidi.' Your kids will totally get you.

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November 19, 2024
HEALTHY GUT, HAPPY MIND
The Philippine Star

HEALTHY GUT, HAPPY MIND

Do you know that your gut is closely connected to your feelings and state of mind?

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3 mins  |
November 19, 2024
Hopes & dreams for Philippine cinema
The Philippine Star

Hopes & dreams for Philippine cinema

Connie Macatuno wears many hats—as TV and movie director, screenwriter, and creative designer for I Am Lokal, a clothing brand that aims to highlight Philippine weaves and fabrics, mixing upcycled materials.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

P1-M reward up for info on 'Mary Grace Piattos'

Administration lawmakers yesterday offered a P1-million bounty for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification of an informant from the Office of the Vice President named \"Mary Grace Piattos,\" as the House of Representatives committee on good government and public accountability resumes tomorrow its investigation into the OVP's alleged misuse of confidential funds.

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2 mins  |
November 19, 2024
Susan Pena Joven: Forever Young
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Susan Pena Joven: Forever Young

She lives up to her name, \"Joven,\" which is Spanish for \"young.\"

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4 mins  |
November 19, 2024
AFTER CANNES AND QCINEMA, DIRECTORS FACTORY PHL FILMS MAKE HOMECOMING PREMIERE IN DAPITAN
The Philippine Star

AFTER CANNES AND QCINEMA, DIRECTORS FACTORY PHL FILMS MAKE HOMECOMING PREMIERE IN DAPITAN

The Directors Factory Philippines 2024 filmmakers are still amazed by how far their short films have traveled—from Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte to the Cannes Film Festival in France, and most recently, to the QCinema International Film Festival 2024, where their works were featured as opening films.

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6 mins  |
November 19, 2024
OSCAR SEASON IS HERE: 'ANORA,' 'CONCLAVE,' OTHER FILMS ANOINTED AS FRONT RUNNERS
The Philippine Star

OSCAR SEASON IS HERE: 'ANORA,' 'CONCLAVE,' OTHER FILMS ANOINTED AS FRONT RUNNERS

THERE ARE FOUR SEASONS IN SOME PARTS OF the world. In the world of cinema lovers, there's an unofficial fifth season and it is known to every cinephile as the Oscar season.

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November 19, 2024
Cup of Joe sells out show, adds second date
The Philippine Star

Cup of Joe sells out show, adds second date

Bad news for all avowed Jowahs out there. \"Jowahs\" are what fans of the alt-pop band Cup of Joe (COJ ) call themselves and last week - they Were shocked to receive very bad news. Amazingly, tickets to COJ's concert next year were all sold out.

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2 mins  |
November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

Senate urged to pass bill blocking online piracy sites

A consumer advocacy group is clamoring for the passage of the long-delayed Online Site Blocking Act to shield the Philippine entertainment industry from the threat of online piracy.

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1 min  |
November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

Top Line moves IPO to Ql 2025

The final public listing of the year will not be pushing through as Top Line Business Development Corp. has decided to move its initial public offering (IPO) to early next year.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

Citi lowers Phl GDP forecast

Global banking giant Citi has lowered its economic growth projection for the Philippines this year, citing weaker-than-expected performance in the third quarter and the impact of weather disruptions that weighed on the country's economic activity.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

Venchi opens 1st Phl store in BGC

Italian chocolatier and gelato maker Venchi is making its sweet arrival in the Philippines today with the opening of its first store in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) as it aims to tap into growing consumer demand.

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November 19, 2024
Interesting fact on T-bonds: Is your interest income taxable?
The Philippine Star

Interesting fact on T-bonds: Is your interest income taxable?

A foreign entity may invest in another country in the form of securities, bonds and the like.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

Dito CME eyes up to P2.05 B from FOO

Dito CME Holdings Corp. of Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy is raising as much P2.05 billion for its planned follow-on offering after finalizing its offer price.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

Nat,l Teachers College branching outside MM

The Yuchengco and Ayala Groups, through their listed education joint Venture i People, is bringing National Teachers College (NTC) outside Metro Manila by next year to address rising student demand.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

- Index starts week strong as investors pick bargains

Share prices sustained its momentum from last Friday's positive finish as investors turned to bargains once more to fuel the market.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

Phl pushes $1.3 T climate financing from rich nations

The Department of Finance (DOF) is advocating for a yearly climate financing package of $1.3 trillion annually from developed countries to address mounting challenges posed by climate change.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

Rice tariff collections hit record-high P30 B

Preliminary Bureau of Customs (BOC) data showed that total tariffs collected from some 3.86 million metric tons (MT) of imported rice reached P30.095 billion at the end of October.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

' BOC seizes P5-B smuggled vapes

The Bureau of Customs said yesterday it seized at least P5 billion worth of smuggled vaporized nicotine or vape products from January to October as the BOC doubled down on its campaign against illicit vape trade.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

PLDT seeks win No. 2 versus Galeries Tower

PLDT shoots for a share of the lead with Akari as it clashes with Galeries Tower today in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

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1 min  |
November 19, 2024
Bianca keeps LPGA Tour card
The Philippine Star

Bianca keeps LPGA Tour card

Bianca Pagdanganan retained her LPGA Tour card after tying for 20th in The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Sunday in Belleair, Florida.

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November 19, 2024
The Philippine Star

Harden passes Allen on NBA 3-point ladder, Clippers top Jazz

James Harden moved into second place on the NBA's career 3-point list and had 20 points and 11 assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 116-105 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.

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November 19, 2024