The Philippine Star - September 08, 2024

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September 08, 2024

Beach known for sardine run among Southeast Asia's best

Panagsama Beach in Moalboal, Cebu, popular for its sardine run, was named one of “the best beaches in Southeast Asia” by Condé Nast Traveler magazine.

1 min

Quiboloy next? Cops not leaving KOJC compound

Asked to comment on the senator’s call last Friday for police to vacate KOJC’s 30-hectare compound, Abalos insisted the police officers will not leave the compound as all the intelligence reports they are receiving point to pastor Apollo Quiboloy still hiding in the underground bunker of the property.

1 min

Security measures in place for Guo appearance at Senate

Security measures are in place to ensure the safety of dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac when she appears before senators tomorrow.

4 mins

Guo as state witness? Unmask POGO mastermind first

Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo may be tapped as a state witness if the investigation on the criminal activities of a raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub unmasks a mastermind, according to the Department of Justice.

2 mins

Marcos calls for updated hazard maps

In the aftermath of the destructive flooding caused by Tropical Storm Enteng and as the threat of another typhoon in the next few days looms, President Marcos has called for the updating of flood hazard maps, citing changes in the course of flood waters.

2 mins

Romualdez seeks governors' help to fight poverty

House Speaker Martin Romualdez met with 27 provincial governors Thursday night to enlist their help in a “whole-of-government approach” to fight poverty and other problems in the country.

1 min

3 dams still releasing water - Pagasa

Three dams in Luzon were still releasing water yesterday following heavy rains due to the southwest monsoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

1 min

Sara refutes claim of OVP redundancy

Vice President Sara Duterte is challenging concerns about the supposed duplication of the Office of the Vice President (OVP)’s programs with that of national government agencies, saying no government agency “has a monopoly of government services.”

1 min

Indonesia thanks Phl for 75 years of friendship

Celebrating 75 years of strong diplomatic relations, Indonesia has nothing but praises for the long-standing friendship that it has with the Philippines.

2 mins

DILG prepares for surrender of Wesley Guo

The government is working with its international counterparts for the surrender of Wesley Guo, the brother of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo.

3 mins

DA expects rice prices to drop further

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects rice prices to go down further following optimistic results from the August inflation report of the Philippine Statistics Authority.

1 min

DTI suspends trading of vape brands

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has suspended the selling of several vape brands for alleged violations of the Vape Law.

1 min

QC tells residents: Take preventive measures vs mpox

The Quezon City government has reminded residents to take preventive measures against mpox after it confirmed two new cases in the city.

1 min

Construction of Martial Law Museum to start in December

The Human Rights Violation Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) and the University of the Philippines (UP) have agreed to expedite the construction of the Freedom Memorial Museum (FMM) honoring the victims of human rights abuses during the martial law period with the groundbreaking for the project set in December.

1 min

DMW aids OFWs in Central Luzon

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has given over P1.5 million in assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Central Luzon.

1 min

Bong Go provides support to Mati City indigents

Sen. Bong Go visited Mati City in Davao Oriental on Friday to assist thousands of indigents who have been impacted by economic challenges.

1 min

DPWH closes Kennon road

The shortest route going to Baguio City and the lowlands was closed to motorists after a weakened road foundation eroded yesterday.

1 min

Super Typhoon Yagi slams northern Vietnam

Super Typhoon Yagi uprooted thousands of trees and swept ships and boats out to sea as it made landfall in northern Vietnam yesterday, according to state media.

1 min

Ex-US VP Cheney: I'll vote for Harris

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney, a lifelong Republican, will vote for Kamala Harris for president, he announced last Friday.

1 min

US, UK spy chiefs call for ceasefire in Gaza

The heads of the American and British foreign intelligence agencies yesterday are “working ceaselessly” for a ceasefire in Gaza, using a rare joint public statement to press for peace.

1 min

Pope urges end to tribal conflicts in Papua New Guinea

Francis yesterday called for an end to tribal conflicts that have wracked Papua New Guinea for decades and appealed for equitable development of its natural resources during a visit that also surfaced the country's problem of violence against women.

1 min

18 killed, 27 wounded in dormitory fire in Kenya

A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 18 students and 27 others have been hospitalized, with 70 children unaccounted for, the country's deputy president said on Friday.

1 min

Ukraine mourns dead from major Russian air strike

Funeral services were held yesterday for victims of one of the deadliest Russian air strikes since the war in Ukraine began, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to increase domestic military production by creating underground weapons factories.

1 min

Stage set for 5150 Dapitan Triathlon

The quest for glory at the 5150 Dapitan Triathlon kicks off today here in Zamboanga del Norte, where athletes are not only racing for top honors but also making their mark on a venue steeped in national significance.

1 min

TAYLOR MADE FOR FINAL

SINNER STANDS IN WAY OF NO. 12 AMERICAN

2 mins

Lions roar as NCAA Season 100 unfolds

San Beda unveiled its newest weapon of mass destruction in rookie transferee Bryan Sajonia as it stamped its class on host Lyceum of the Philippines University, 79-63, yesterday to jumpstart its back-to-back title aspirations in the historic NCAA Season 100 at the MOA Arena.

1 min

MAROONS OFF TO FLYING START

Host University of the Philippines finished what the Eraserheads, its iconic alumni band, started by declawing rival Ateneo, 77-61, to kick off its redemption tour with a bang in the UAAP Season 87 opener yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

2 mins

Australia bares 2025 growth plan for Phl

The Australian government is looking to launch by early next year a program that will involve providing A$45 million (P1.69 billion) for the Philippines to boost trade and investments.

2 mins

GOCC dividend collections hit P96 B

The government collected more than P96 billion from state-run firms as of end-July, nearing the full year target amid the need for more revenues for the country's development needs.

1 min

World Bank prepares new CPF for Phl

The World Bank is coming up with a new country partnership framework (CPF) that will identify programs it will support in the Philippines in the next four years.

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