The Philippine Star - September 10, 2024

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September 10, 2024

BUREA DEPARTME BI chief sacked over Guo escape

Following the escape of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo, the first head to roll is that of immigration commissioner Norman Tansingco.

2 mins

'Phl trial first for Quiboloy before extradition'

There is no request from the US for the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy, but even if one were to be sent, the alleged sex abuser and human trafficker and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) would be made to undergo trial first in the Philippines before such request can be granted, President Marcos said yesterday.

5 mins

Abalos: Teves next to be repatriated

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos assured the public that former Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. will be the next to be repatriated to the country, following the arrest of pastor Apollo Quiboloy and the return of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo.

1 min

'Pastor hid in KOJC bible school before surrender'

It was in a “bible school” at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound where alleged sexual abuser and human trafficker Apollo Quiboloy eventually turned up and got arrested, Davao Police Regional Office chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said yesterday.

1 min

Guo cited in contempt for evasive testimony

For the second time, the Senate cited dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo in contempt, this time for refusing to confirm her identity – whether she is Chinese citizen Guo Hua Ping – and give details on alleged threats to her life.

4 mins

Quiboloy yielding: Talks with ISAFP, PNP, but not Rody

It took a week of non-stop negotiations with the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) and a few trusted officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) before alleged rapist and human trafficker Apollo Quiboloy agreed to “surrender,” his lawyer said yesterday, while making it clear former president Rodrigo Duterte had no part in it.

2 mins

Marcos rallies nations vs weapons of mass destruction

President Marcos called on nations yesterday to strengthen collaboration in controlling the export of strategic goods or items that can have both civilian and military applications, to ensure these do not become weapons of mass destruction.

2 mins

ERC chief exploring legal options amid 6-month suspension

Suspended Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chief Monalisa Dimalanta is studying all legal remedies to overturn the Office of the Ombudsman’s decision to put her under preventive suspension for six months.

2 mins

Airline terminal reshuffle in order at NAIA

The new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has identified the terminals where domestic and foreign carriers could operate in preparation for the airline reshuffle.

2 mins

Chinese vessel seen shadowing PCG ship near Panatag Shoal

A China Coast Guard (CCG) ship has been monitored shadowing a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal as well as following Philippine ships supposedly patrolling the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), a maritime security expert said yesterday.

2 mins

BOC seizes P4.8-B smuggled items in Binondo

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated an estimated P4.8 billion worth of alleged smuggled vapes and assorted counterfeit branded items last Sept. 6 in a warehouse in Binondo, Manila.

1 min

BIR to issue takedown orders vs unregistered online sellers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) warned of the issuance of takedown orders against online sellers who will fail to register their businesses and pay the required withholding tax.

1 min

SC declares Sulu not part of Bangsamoro region

The Supreme Court SC) has upheld the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Organic Law, but declared Sulu not part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao BARMM) after the province rejected the ratification of the law.

1 min

Number of ASF-affected barangays increases to 472

African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread in the country as the number of infected barangays has increased to 472 from 458, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

1 min

US travel magazine cites White Beach in Boracay

The White Beach on Boracay Island has been named as one of the 15 most beautiful white sand beaches in the world, according to a lifestyle magazine based in the United States.

1 min

Apple to unveil iPhone 16 with AI features

Apple is expected to release its latest line of iPhones today that will feature generative AI capabilities as the tech behemoth looks to bolster sales of its iconic device.

1 min

Shooting at West Bank-Jordan border kills 3 Israelis

Three Israelis were shot and killed yesterday at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, Israeli offi cials said, in what appeared to be an attack linked to the 11-month-old war in Gaza.

1 min

Vietnam storm deaths rise to 59

A bridge collapsed and a bus was swept away by flooding yesterday as more rain fell on northern Vietnam from a former typhoon that has caused at least 59 deaths in the Southeast Asian country, state media reported.

1 min

Trump, Harris tied on eve of debate

WASHINGTON AFP) The US presidential race remains neck-and-neck according to polls released on Sunday, two days before Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hold their first and potentially only televised debate.

1 min

THAI SQUAD STAYS IN HUNT FOR BRONZE EST COLA SHAKES FARM FRESH

EST Cola and Farm Fresh turned their battle for a shot at the Premier Volleyball League Invitational 2024 bronze medal into a thrilling showdown that felt like a championship clash with the former emerging victorious in a nerve-wracking five-set marathon.

1 min

Azkals draw boost from Chooks-to-Go

As the Philippine Azkals prepare for the Asia 7’s Championships, set Oct. 9 to 12 in Kuala Lumpur, the national booters drew boost from one of their most steadfast supporters, Bounty and Chooksto-Go, in a gathering at the Inoza Tower in Bonifacio Global City Friday.

1 min

Firms cut salary budget; digital talent in demand

Despite the country’s strong economic performance, 34.6 percent of organizations in the Philippines have lower salary budgets for this year compared to last year, according to a report from global advisory and solutions company WTW.

2 mins

Banks' bad loans highest in 2 years

The share of bad loans to the banks’ total loan book inched up to 3.58 percent as of July, its fastest pace in over two years, amid higher borrowing costs.

2 mins

Phl CEOs most bullish since pandemic - survey

Philippine chief executive officers (CEO) are at the most optimistic they have ever been in terms of industry prospects since the pandemic, but geopolitical uncertainty is a major concern keeping them up at night, according to a survey of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) and PwC Philippines.

2 mins

Meralco seeks DOE nod on Atimonan coal plant

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is securing a certification from the government on its proposed coal-fired power plant amid an existing moratorium policy.

1 min

BSP shifting to new forecasting model

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is targeting to transition to a new forecasting model next year to enhance its forward-looking projections and aid in the monetary policy decision-making process.

1 min

FPH commits support for gov't, UN gathering on disaster risk reduction

Lopez-led First Philippine Holdings Corp. has pledged support for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) that the Philippine government and a United Nations body will co-host next month in Manila.

1 min

WTO hosts public forum to discuss trade, re-globalization

The World Trade Organization (WTO) will kick off its annual public forum today to tackle the future of global trade, particularly its push toward re-globalization that seeks to make trade more inclusive.

2 mins

'Natural gas law to draw in more investors in exploration'

The swift passage of Senate Bill 2793, the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Development Act, would send the strongest signal to investors that there is natural gas waiting to be explored in the Philippines.

2 mins

Greenergy secures favorable ruling in legal battle vs Tiu

Listed Greenergy Holdings Inc. has secured a favorable court ruling on a civil case filed by businessman and former executive Antonio Tiu.

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