The Philippine Star - August 09, 2024
The Philippine Star - August 09, 2024
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In this issue
August 09, 2024
2 national scientists named
President Marcos has declared a pioneer clinical geneticist and an award-winning agricultural scientist as national scientists to recognize their accomplishments in genetics, nematology and plant pathology.
1 min
Forbes: Sy siblings still Phl's richest; Razon climbs to 2nd
The Sy siblings retained their top spot in this year's Forbes list of the Philippines' 50 richest, with ports and casino tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. dislodging real estate magnate Manuel Villar Jr. at second spot.
2 mins
CA freezes Quiboloy, KOJC assets, accounts
The Court of Appeals (CA) has issued a 20-day freeze order against the bank accounts, properties and other assets of accused child abuser and fugitive preacher Apollo Quiboloy, his church and media group.
3 mins
Petecio gives Phl 4th medal in Paris Games
Nesthy Petecio's Paris odyssey ended in a tough call in the semifinals Wednesday at Stade Roland Garros.
2 mins
'PDEA leaks' star witness found guilty of perjury
Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) intelligence agent Jonathan Morales was found guilty of perjury for giving false testimony against two defendants in a drug trafficking case in 2011.
1 min
Metrobank Foundation's Outstanding Filipinos revealed
The Metrobank Foundation (MBFI) has announced the winners of the search for the 2024 Outstanding Filipinos.
1 min
BBM's political party, Villar's Nacionalista forge alliance
The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), which carried President Marcos in his 2022 campaign, and the Villar-led Nacionalista Party yesterday signed an alliance for next year's midterm polls, a development that the President said has created the \"largest political bloc\" in the country.
2 mins
Police operations now humane, bloodless - Marcos
Police operations are now as \"humane, truthful and bloodless\" as possible, President Marcos said yesterday, as he heaped praises on Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil.
3 mins
PCG: Oil siphoning from sunken tankers won't contaminate bay
Despite the planned siphoning of oil and diesel from two sunken motor tankers, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) gave assurance that these activities would not further contaminate the waters of Manila Bay.
2 mins
Phl, Malaysia set military drills
Philippine and Malaysian armed forces are set to hold joint military activities this year and in 2025 as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen their partnership in the face of evolving global geopolitical landscape as well as threats to regional security.
3 mins
Garcia sees Smartmatic behind 'demolition job'
Documents obtained by the Commission on Elections point to technology provider Smartmatic as possibly behind what Comelec Chairman George Garcia sees as a demolition job against him, according to the poll chief.
2 mins
Manibela sets 3-day transport strike
Transport group Manibela yesterday warned it would stage a three-day transport strike next week if President Marcos fails to hear calls to allow traditional jeepneys to continue operating.
1 min
DA: ASF-affected barangays now 150
Batangas town suffers P100-M losses
2 mins
Israel vows to eliminate new Hamas leader
As war enters 11th month
1 min
PARIS OLYMPICS WINDING DOWN
Olympic marathon swimmers dived into the Seine Thursday with the river deemed clean enough to compete, as US sprinter Noah Lyles hoped to pocket a 200m gold to go with his stunning 100m success.
2 mins
VARGAS: THAT'S EXCELLENCE
With two golds and two bronzes, Team Philippines has surpassed its Paris Games target, and is shining brightly just outside the Top 20 in the medal table with only four days of hostilities to go in the 2024 Olympics.
2 mins
Economy grows at faster 6.3% pace in Q2
The Philippine economy posted a faster growth rate in the second quarter, despite anemic consumption spending amid increased investments and government spending.
3 mins
ACEN income up 49% in 6 months
Earnings of Ayala-led ACEN Corp. jumped by 49 percent to P6.3 billion in the first half from P4.2 billion a year ago, powered by a strong renewable output.
1 min
Gov't takes developer role in 4PH program
The government will be taking over the real estate developer's role in the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) program to make housing units more affordable, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said.
2 mins
Brazil beef exports to Phl near record volume
Brazil Brazilian beef exports to the Philippines could reach a historic high of almost 100,000 metric tons (MT) as shipments through July have expanded by two-thirds on an annual basis, driven by Filipinos' growing demand for the meat product.
2 mins
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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