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The Philippine Star

Haze seen in Cebu not caused by Kanlaon - Phivolcs

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) clarified yesterday that the light haze being experienced in Cebu and other areas of the country did not originate from Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Dog meat trader meted 3 years in prison

A Bulacan court recently sentenced a dog meat trader to up to three years of imprisonment for killing dogs and selling their meat.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Preparations for 2025 polls on track – Comelec -

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured the public yesterday that preparations for the May 2025 midterm polls are on track.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Quiboloy transferred to children's hospital

Alleged child sexual abuser Apollo Quiboloy was transferred to a children's hospital in Quezon City for medical tests, the Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed yesterday.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Metro LGUs join Q4 quake drill

National and local government offices as well as private companies joined the fourth quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drills yesterday.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

BIR seizes cigarettes with P8.5-B tax liability

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has confiscated 11.5 million packs of illicit cigarettes with an estimated tax deficiency of P8.54 billion.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

'No PNP general, politician helped Guo escape'

No politician or police general helped dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo escape in July to Malaysia.

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November 15, 2024
War on drugs
The Philippine Star

War on drugs

ROSES & THORNS

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November 15, 2024
I can neither confirm nor deny...
The Philippine Star

I can neither confirm nor deny...

Early this week, I heard of a message shared in an expat Facebook group, that an \"embassy\" had messaged their citizens residing in the Philippines, informing them of the availability of a dengue vaccine by next month. As a first step, I asked my source to take a screen grab of the message and to confirm if the source is authentic and reliable.

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November 15, 2024
Come and get me
The Philippine Star

Come and get me

Rodrigo Duterte entered the lion's den last Wednesday, ready for a mauling. From his initial reluctance to face the quad committee, he surely expected hostility at the House of Representatives.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Don't let them get away

The National Bureau of Investigation has summoned former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Royina Garma for the revival of a probe into the murder of former PCSO board secretary Wesley Barayuga in July 2020 in Mandaluyong.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Angara reiterates need to streamline SHS curriculum

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reiterated the need to streamline the senior high school (SHS) curriculum in order for students to have more time for on-the-job training and other work immersion activities.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Church welcomes dialogue with 2025 bets - Ozamiz archbishop

The Catholic Church will be ready to engage in dialogue with potential candidates in the 2025 midterm elections, according to Archbishop Martin Jumoad of the Archdiocese of Ozamiz in Misamis Occidental.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

NBI summons Garma over PCSO slay case

Although in detention in the United States for using a canceled visa, former police colonel Royina Garma has been issued another subpoena by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) as part of its investigation on the killing of another police officer and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Planned PhilHealth premium reductions to affect 11 M members

The Senate's plan to support reduction of premiums for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.'s indirect contributors will affect close to 11 million PhilHealth members, according to a medical group.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Pinoy netizens more vulnerable to cyber threats - study

Filipino netizens are 33 times more likely to be exposed to threats in cyberspace due to a lack of safeguards against pirate websites, a study by an Australian researcher found.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Public, LGUs urged: Use updated hazard maps

With a series of typhoons causing widespread devastation across the country, a disaster scientist from the University of the Philippines has urged local government units and the general public to utilize updated maps showing hazards from different disasters.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Probe sought on GCash unauthorized transfers

Sen. Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution seeking an investigation into the spate of unauthorized transactions in digital wallets, following the latest incident involving GCash.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

US donates P196 M to typhoon victims

An additional P196 million ($3.5 million) in aid to victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Philippines has been provided by the US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Ofel weakens, batters N. Luzon with wind, rain

Typhoon Ofel battered Northern Luzon yesterday with torrential rains and intense winds, with the highest wind signal raised during its passage.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

BBM: Phl won't stop Rody arrest through Interpol

The Philippines is not stopping a possible arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte by the Interpol if it is how his challenge to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to have him investigated would end up, President Marcos said yesterday.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

As mayor, I will double drug war kills - Rody

Facing possible prosecution for thousands of deaths and notwithstanding his advanced age, former president Rodrigo Duterte said he is ready to double his drug war kills if he is elected Davao City mayor again in 2025.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

47% see better life in next 12 months - SWS

The number of Filipinos who expect their quality of life to improve in the next 12 months stayed roughly the same in the third quarter of the year, a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) poll showed. The Sept. 14 to 23 survey

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Gov't unfazed by China protest vs new laws

The Marcos administration is unfazed by China's protest against the enactment of two laws that reinforce the Philippines' entitlements and responsibilities within its maritime zones.

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November 15, 2024
The Philippine Star

Sara personally receives House panel invite

Vice President Sara Duterte personally received Wednesday night the invitation of the House committee on good government and public accountability to attend its hearing on Nov. 20.

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November 15, 2024
JOHN LLOYD CRUZ CONSIDERS 'MONEYSLAPPER' ROLE HIS 'MOST SPECIAL' YET
The Philippine Star

JOHN LLOYD CRUZ CONSIDERS 'MONEYSLAPPER' ROLE HIS 'MOST SPECIAL' YET

Contrary to perhaps popular belief, John Lloyd Cruz isn't opposed to doing \"mainstream\" movies.

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November 14, 2024
KathDen's 'Hello, Love, Again' premieres in 500 cinemas, holds midnight screenings
The Philippine Star

KathDen's 'Hello, Love, Again' premieres in 500 cinemas, holds midnight screenings

Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards were spotted hugging each other after the star-studded premiere of their highly anticipated reunion film, \"Hello, Love, Again.\"

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November 14, 2024
Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'wicked' has an element of magic to it
The Philippine Star

Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'wicked' has an element of magic to it

You could say that Ethan Slater's yellow brick road to getting cast in the big screen adaptation of \"Wicked\" had an element of magic to it.

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November 14, 2024
HOW RICKY DAVAO FOUND HIS 'SILVER LINING' IN LOVE
The Philippine Star

HOW RICKY DAVAO FOUND HIS 'SILVER LINING' IN LOVE

Now that Derek Ramsay has a newborn daughter with his wife, Ellen Adarna, I suddenly remember what he told me a few years ago.

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November 14, 2024
PHILIPPINE WINE MERCHANTS HOLDS 21ST GRAND WINE FESTIVAL AT MARRIOTT
The Philippine Star

PHILIPPINE WINE MERCHANTS HOLDS 21ST GRAND WINE FESTIVAL AT MARRIOTT

The Philippine Wine Merchants holds the 21st Grand Wine Festival, Southeast Asia's biggest wine event, tomorrow at Marriott Grand Ballroom, Manila.

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November 14, 2024