The Philippine Star - October 27, 2024

Rody, Bato ready for Senate drug war probe

It's definitely a go for former president Rodrigo Duterte at tomorrow's Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee hearing on his deadly drug war, according to Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, who may also have to answer allegations of his complicity in the thousands of deaths that became the trademark of the crackdown against illegal drugs.

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Calls for help pouring in as floods not subsiding

Rescuers in regions hardest hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine raced yesterday to reach people still stranded in areas made inaccessible by flooding, as disaster officials confirmed 81 deaths and almost half a million people displaced.

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Batangas in state of calamity as more bodies found

Following extensive damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the Batangas provincial government has declared a state of calamity across the entire province.

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Marcos backs shift to greener transport system

Citing the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters due to climate change, President Marcos has renewed his commitment to shift to a greener transport system in the country.

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OCD: 4 countries sending air assets for relief operations

Four countries will send their air assets to the Philippines to assist in relief operations in areas devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said yesterday.

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Another tropical storm threatens to enter PAR

Another tropical storm was forecast to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) last night and could intensify into a typhoon category in the next few days.

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DBM advances bonus, cash gifts to gov't workers

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is advancing the release of bonuses and cash gifts to government workers.

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Marcos visits Cam Sur evacuees

President Marcos personally checked on the condition of evacuees in Naga City, Camarines Sur on Saturday, promising that the government will continue with its assistance, as he ordered the resumption of the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) following severe flooding in the region.

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Phl to host int'l conference on women, peace and security

The country is all set to host the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security (ICWPS) from Oct. 28 to 30, highlighting the nation's commitment to help promote, protect and empower women across the globe, presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez, Jr. said yesterday.

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NSC: Nabbed CPP leader not a peace consultant

The National Security Council (NSC) laughed off yesterday the claim by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) that its chairman, who was arrested on Thursday in Quezon City in a joint military and police operation, is a peace advocate.

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DSWD sending more food packs to Naga

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is preparing to send 5,000 more family food packs (FFPs) to Naga City, one of the areas hardest hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said yesterday.

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Filipino at Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation & FFCCCII provide P60M in Typhoon Relief across Bicol, Metro Manila and Provinces

The Filipino at Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation, a coalition of 33 major Filipino Chinese business and civic groups, led by Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) President Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro, has in recent days deployed immediate relief for typhoon-hit communities of Bicol region, coordinating with FFCCCII Vice-President and Bicol civic leader Antonio Tan to distribute thousands of five-kilo rice bags and essential goods through local government units.

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19 nabbed over illegal notarial practice in QC

At least 19 individuals were arrested in an entrapment operation for illegal notary public activities in Quezon City, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Friday.

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1.8 M visitors expected in Manila North, South Cemeteries

Up to an estimated 1.8 million people are expected to visit the Manila North Cemetery and the Manila South Cemetery in this year's observance of Undas, according to the cemeteries' respective managements.

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87 trucks of garbage hauled in Manila after storm

A total of 244 metric tons (MT) or 87 trucks full of garbage were hauled from various parts of Manila in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami).

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UP, Aussie university ink deal on forensic science training

The University of the Philippines (UP) Manila campus has partnered with Monash University of Australia for the conduct of forensic science training and research activities in the Philippines, with the goal of offering specialized forensic science degrees in the country's colleges and universities by next year.

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Villar bill seeks mental health coverage in PhilHealth

To address mental health problems among Filipinos, Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is proposing the inclusion of mental health disorders in the benefit packages of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).

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Ilocos Norte town councilor, 2 others killed in ambush

A village chairman, sitting as ex-officio member of the San Nicolas town council in Ilocos Norte, his bodyguard and driver were killed in a pre-dawn ambush along the national highway in Barangay 22 San Guillermo yesterday.

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730 schools damaged in Kristine onslaught

Damage to public schools nationwide have risen to over P2 billion after the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, which left nearly a thousand elementary and high school facilities needing rebuilding or repairs.

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DHSUD orders housing amortization moratorium for typhoon victims

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has ordered its key shelter agencies to give their members affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine a moratorium on housing amortization.

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Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin

A New Mexico judge has upheld her decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie.

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G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuels

G20 leaders affirmed their commitment to shifting away from fossil fuels after talks this week in Washington, according to a ministerial statement released on Friday.

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Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris at Houston rally

Superstar Beyonce (in photo) provided the latest shot of stardust to Kamala Harris' White House campaign on Friday, as the vice president courted voters with just 11 days to go in a neck-and-neck election.

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No trending for Chot

There's a sequential trend in the way coaches Chot Reyes and Tim Cone have historically fared in six PBA Finals.

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Perpetual clips Lyceum in overtime

University of Perpetual Help needed extra time to outlast a pesky Lyceum of the Philippines U, 89-83, yesterday and kept its NCAA Season 100 Final Four drive going at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

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Archers clip Eagles; Warriors bite Bulldogs

Reigning champion and Final Four-bound La Salle enhanced its twice-to-beat bid while University of the East shored up its own semifinals drive in UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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FEU hands UST first loss in SSL

Far Eastern U handed Santo Tomas its first defeat, 25-21, 25-23, 25-23, while moving closer to a playoff bonus in the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

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Phl moves closer to exiting FATF gray list

The Philippines may finally exit the global dirty money gray list early next year as the country is now up for verification of its reforms to address money laundering and terrorist and proliferation financing.

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PCCI, UNDP tie up to advance SDGs

The country's largest business organization has teamed up with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to raise awareness on the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

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CICC, JuanHand join forces for safer online lending environment

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has joined forces with JuanHand, the country's leading online lending platform.

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Feed makers tap thriving pet food market

The country's pet food market is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of six percent between 2022 and 2027, according to the US Pet Food Institute.

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What leaders are learning from Gen Z

In my seminars or ballroom talks, I often get a laugh when I introduce my youngest daughter, Rachel Kong, as my employer and direct boss.

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IS THE NEW IPHONE 16 STILL A GOOD INVESTMENT?

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Suzuki Jimny Rhino Edition & eVX Concept wow crowd at PIMS 2024

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Chery unveils new Tiggo 2 Pro at 9th PIMS

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