The Philippine Star - July 21, 2024
The Philippine Star - July 21, 2024
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In this issue
July 21, 2024
PNP creates task force vs illegal POGOS
As reports mount on the involvement of Philippine offshore gaming operators in illegal activities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has formed a special task force to dismantle unlicensed POGO hubs that authorities say have put the country in a bad light.
2 mins
BBM signs laws on procurement reform, anti-financial scams
Two days before his third State of the Nation Address, President Marcos signed into law measures that seek to address loopholes in the government’s procurement system and to protect consumers from financial cybercrime.
2 mins
US to support Phl efforts to resupply Sierra Madre
The United States “will do what is necessary” to see that the Philippines is able to resupply a ship on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal that Manila uses to reinforce its claims to the atoll, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday.
2 mins
PNP activates task force for SONA
Two days before President Marcos delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated Task Force Manila Shield, a comprehensive security measure meant to thwart attempts to disrupt major public events in Metro Manila.
2 mins
Comelec forms panel vs disinformation
The Commission on Elections has launched “Task Force Katotohanan, Katapatan, Katarungan (KKK) sa Halalan” to combat misinformation and disinformation ahead of the May 2025 midterm elections.
1 min
Thousands stranded at NAIA as global IT outage continues
At least 25,500 travelers were stranded as 45 flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) were canceled yesterday following the global IT systems outage that has crippled flight operations of local and foreign airlines since Friday.
2 mins
BBM welcomes Angara to 'wild, wild world of Cabinet'
Former senator Sonny Angara was officially sworn in as the 37th secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), vowing that his leadership would be marked by “collaboration” with stakeholders in addressing the country’s education crisis.
4 mins
'Surveys should promote voter education, not just gauge popularity'
Poll survey outfits should contribute to increase voters’ education and not merely gauge a prospective candidate’s popularity, Rep. Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said.
1 min
Baguio youth advocate bags Miss World Phl title
Baguio City’s bet Krishnah Marie Gravidez bagged the Miss World Philippines 2024 title during the pageant’s coronation night held Friday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
1 min
'Pinoys want food warning labels'
A majority of Filipinos are in favor of adopting food warning labels in the country, health advocates said.
2 mins
Carina may turn into typhoon; landfall not expected
Tropical Storm Carina is forecast to further intensify, possibly into a typhoon, but is not expected to make landfall over any part of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
1 min
Teachers' group slams P20-M budget for SONA
Teachers ’ group Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) slammed the reported P20-million budget for President Marcos’ third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
2 mins
Firms can seek NCR wage hike exemption until Sept. 14
Eligible companies have until Sept. 14 to file for exemptions from the latest wage hike order for the National Capital Region (NCR), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said yesterday.
1 min
House urges NTC: Strictly implement SIM card law
The chairman of the House committee on information and communications technology yesterday called on the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) to strictly implement the SIM Card Registration Act to curb rampant text scamming in the country.
1 min
DHSUD inks deal with Meralco for 4PH electrification projects
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for the provision of electricity services in housing projects under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.
1 min
Pampanga, Tarlac POGOS have illegal water pump stations
The massive online gaming hubs in Pampanga and Tarlac raided in June for alleged illegal activities were found to have installed their own water pumping stations that illegally drew from groundwater, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).
2 mins
250 tourists from US to visit N. Mindanao
Around 250 residents of the United States will join a tour that will be held for the first time in the Northern Mindanao region.
1 min
PFP files raps vs S. Cotabato gov
South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. and two others were accused by the Partido Federal ng Filipinas (PFP), to which Tamayo belongs, of falsifying public documents and violating the cybercrime law.
1 min
Manila to nat'l govt: Ensure tourists' safety
Following a report that ranked Manila as the fifth “riskiest city for tourists,” the city government called on the national government to do its share in ensuring tourists are safe while visiting the country.
1 min
ASF vaccine trial to proceed - DA
The trial for African swine fever vaccine will proceed despite the reported ASF outbreaks in source-country Vietnam, according to an official of the Department of Agriculture.
2 mins
Motorcycle-riding sultan crowned Malaysian king
Malaysia yesterday installed a motorcycle-riding billionaire sultan as its new king in lavish ceremonies for a post seen as a ballast in times of political crises.
1 min
Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal - UN top court
The UN's top court, in a sweeping opinion on Friday, said that Israel's decadeslong occupation of Palestinian territory was \"illegal\" and needed to end as soon as possible.
1 min
Conspiracy theories take off after global IT crash
From fearmongering about a looming “World War III” to false narratives linking a cabal of global elite to a cyber attack, a torrent of online conspiracy theories took off Friday after a major IT crash.
1 min
Eala stays on track in singles, doubles
Alex Eala struck twice yesterday by making it to the semifinals and finals of the W100 Vitoria-Gasteiz women's singles and doubles tournaments, respectively, in Spain.
1 min
HEIGHT IS MIGHT
PLDT relied on its 6-foot-4 import to overpower Galeries Tower, 25-19, 25-16, 25-17, yesterday and stay at the helm of the PVL Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena.
1 min
US vows more robust support for Phl nuclear dev't
The United States is further beefing up its support for the Philippines in establishing a legal framework for the development and peaceful use of nuclear energy sources, according to a visiting regulatory official.
2 mins
Rice parameters updated policy-making to improve
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is updating its parameters on the rice value chain, particularly the milling recovery rate of palay, to improve the government’s statistics and decision-making in the sector.
2 mins
PEZA confident of meeting 2024 investment target
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is holding on to its investment target for the year despite the 44 percent decline in investment pledges registered with the agency in the first half.
1 min
A hot-and-cold scoop of brewing success
All stories have a beginning. And for this up-and-coming food business, it all started with a sort of a “why not?” experiment.
5 mins
IFC lends P14.5 B for ALI's green projects
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is lending up to P14.5 billion to property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) to support the company’s efforts to decarbonize its commercial real estate portfolio.
1 min
The Philippine Star Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Philstar Daily Inc.
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Philippine STAR is the flagship title of the country's largest and most successful print media enterprise, the Philstar Media Group. Owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., The Philippine STAR is a vaunted pillar of Philippine journalism whose integrity is anchored on the Biblical motto, “Truth Shall Prevail”. The Philippine STAR is a two-time winner of the prestigious Newspaper of the Year award given by the Rotary Club of Manila.
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