The Philippine Star - September 05, 2024

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September 05, 2024

Marcos: No politics in OVP budget hearings

Budget hearings have nothing to do with politics, President Marcos said yesterday, following Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that she was being “crucified” by lawmakers scrutinizing the proposed outlay of her office for next year.

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Those who helped Guo will pay the price - BBM

The arrest of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo in Indonesia early yesterday is a warning to those trying to escape justice that the law will catch up with them, President Marcos said, as he vowed to dismiss and to file cases against officials found to be in cahoots with her.

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Guo arrested in Indonesia

After eluding authorities for months, dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo has been arrested in Indonesia, Philippine officials announced yesterday.

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12 dead, 7 missing due to Enteng - NDRRMC

Tropical Storm Enteng’s official death toll rose to 12 yesterday with at least seven people reported missing in various affected provinces in Luzon and the Visayas, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

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No misuse of secret funds, Sara maintains

Vice President Sara Duterte has denied misusing confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President in 2022 after the Commission on Audit (COA) found irregularities in the OVP’s fund utilization.

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Phl to maintain constant presence in Escoda - NMC

The Philippines will maintain a constant presence in Escoda Shoal to prevent China from realizing its “fantasy” of controlling the region inside Philippine territory, an official of the National Maritime Council (NMC) said yesterday.

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BBM on Quiboloy surrender condition: Talk to the courts

President Marcos yesterday described as “immaterial” the condition set by the camp of fugitive religious leader Apollo Quiboloy that the televangelist would surface if there is a “written declaration” that he would not be turned over to the US for “extraordinary rendition.”

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CA approves appointment of 32 AFP officials

The Commission on Appointments (CA) approved yesterday the ad interim appointments and nominations of 32 generals, flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

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Phl wins big in World Travel Awards

The Philippines won several awards in the Asia edition of the 2024 World Travel Awards, held for the first time in the country.

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Marcos to Pagasa: Be dynamic in weather forecast

Amid criticisms over lack of enough warnings on Tropical Storm Enteng, President Marcos directed yesterday officials of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to be more “dynamic” in making forecasts and issuing public advisories, especially during weather disturbances.

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POGO workers abandon houses in P’ñaque village

The directive of President Marcos to ban Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firms in the country has “partially solved” the peace and order problems of residents of a village in Parañaque City.

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La Mesa Dam breaches limit

The La Mesa Dam in Quezon City overflowed yesterday due to rains brought by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng, threatening low-lying areas in Metro Manila.

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Speed up hog vaccination vs ASF, DA urged

Hograisers’ groups yesterday asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to hasten the vaccination of pigs against African swine fever (ASF) to prevent further losses in the swine industry.

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'Doublet quakes' jolt Quezon province

Earthquakes of magnitudes 5.3 and 4.9 struck Quezon province yesterday morning, with intensities felt in nearby areas as well as in Metro Manila, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

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Ex-US official spied for China in exchange for duck, Ferrari

A former official who worked as an aide to the governor of New York state was arrested and charged with working as an agent of China in return for millions of dollars, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

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Trump: I have plans to end Ukraine war

Donald Trump said Tuesday he has plans that are “guaranteed” to end the deadly war in Ukraine, but will only reveal them if he wins the US presidential election in November.

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Russian air attack kills 7 in Ukraine's Lviv

An overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s western city of Lviv close to the border with NATO member Poland killed seven people, including three children, local officials said yesterday.

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Hundreds of 'Game of Thrones' props up for auction

After watching eight seasons of the epic saga \"Game of Thrones,\" fans can now enter what may be a competition on par with the battle for the Iron Throne: an auction of prized memorabilia from the HBO series.

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Pope makes appeal vs extremism

Pope Francis appealed yesterday for religious unity to counter extremism and intolerance, as the longest tour of the 87-year-old’s papacy got into full swing in Muslim-majority Indonesia.

1 min

US files charges vs Hamas leaders

The United States announced criminal charges on Tuesday against Hamas' top leaders over their roles in planning, supporting and perpetrating the deadly Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel.

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LUCKY 9 FOR CREAMLINE

That was the general feeling for Creamline when it claimed its ninth Premier Volleyball League title with a swift, unforgiving 25-15, 25-23, 25-17 pounding of a talented but untested Akari in the Reinforced Conference finale at the packed PhilSports Arena last night.

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Agustin beats Gomez for Malarayat plum

John Paul Agustin Jr. savored victory after three near-misses, including a runnerup finish in his previous outing, as he captured the boys' 13-15 crown in the ICTSI Junior PGT Series 6 at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa, Batangas yesterday.

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Fil-Am tanker delivers first gold for US

Still in search of Paris Paralympic glory, the Philippines is finding solace there is someone with Filipino roots they can draw inspiration from.

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Querubin named seventh member of Monetary Board

Former UCPB president Jose Querubin officially joined the Monetary Board (MB) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, completing the seven-member policymaking arm of the central bank.

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Meralco hikes stake in SPNEC for P7.5 B

Manila Electric Co. Meralco) of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has solidified its control of SP New Energy Corp. SPNEC) with the acquisition of more shares worth P7.5 billion.

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Market flat ahead of August inflation data

The stock market finished flat ahead of the release of the country's August inflation data.

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Ayala unit expands cold storage network

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) is bolstering its cold storage network with the addition of new facility in Cebu.

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Phl most at risk in Asean if Trump wins - Nomura

As the US presidential election approaches, the Philippines could face heightened economic and geopolitical risks if former president Donald Trump wins, according to Japanese investment bank Nomura.

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Udenna food unit to unveil new resto concept

Udenna Group’s food arm plans to launch a new restaurant concept in December as the company continues to expand existing brands Conti’s Bakeshop & Restaurant and Wendy’s Philippines.

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Lopez-led ecozone holds blood-letting for Red Cross

Lopez-led economic zone developer First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Tanauan City, Batangas, has concluded another blood-letting activity in support of efforts of the Philippine Red Cross for voluntary or non-remunerated blood from donors.

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