The Philippine Star - January 14, 2025

The Philippine Star - January 14, 2025

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In this issue
January 14, 2025
BBM, Biden, Ishiba discuss China's SCS behavior
The Philippines, the United States and Japan vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face of rising tensions in Asia’s waters, the three countries said following a call among their leaders.
4 mins
'House leaders cool to VP impeachment'
Abante: Complaints Can Be Refiled in Next Congress

5 mins
Sara seriously considering 2028 run for presidency
Vice President Sara Duterte is \"seriously considering\" running for president in 2028, saying she could not take sitting down the \"continued backsliding\" of the country.
4 mins
Rep. Zaldy Co Out as Appropriations Panel Chairman
In a surprising move, the lawmaker-son of President Marcos yesterday moved to declare the position of chairman of the committee on appropriations of the House of Representatives vacant, just as Congress resumed session after a month-long holiday break.
2 mins
Nat'l maritime body protests illegal presence of China vessels
The Philippines has protested the \"illegal\" presence and \"escalatory\" actions of a Chinese helicopter and ships within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), saying they disregarded local and international laws and were not in line with the exercise of freedom of navigation and innocent passage.
4 mins
150 Pinoys Affected by LA Wildfires
Around 150 Filipinos have been affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the Philippine consulate general in Los Angeles reported yesterday.
1 min
Meralco rates down in January
Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is lowering its power rate by P0.2189 per kilowatt-hour this month, bringing the overall rate to P11.7428 kWh from December's P11.9617 per kWh.
1 min
'Election gun ban violations surge'
Cases of election gun ban violations are surging, according to the Commission on Elections.
1 min
Singson withdraws from Senate race; name stays on ballot
Despite his withdrawal from the senatorial race in the May 12 midterm elections, former Ilocos Sur governor Luis \"Chavit\" Singson's name will stay on the ballot, according to the Commission on Elections.

1 min
PhilHealth Retains Premium Rate Amount for 2025
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has kept premium rate contribution at five percent for this year, or the same as last year's figure, in accordance with the Universal Health Care Act.
2 mins
Mammoth INC rally calls for peace, unity
More than a million members of religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) gathered in a rally at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila yesterday to call for peace and unity amid steps to unseat Vice President Sara Duterte through impeachment.
5 mins
Mayors Back Scrutiny of LGUs' Tax Shares
The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) has supported the call of Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong for a transparent accounting of the national tax allotment or NTA for local government units (LGUs).
1 min
Court Issues Gag Order in Sotto vs Yap Case
A Muntinlupa court has issued a gag order on actor Vic Sotto amid the controversy surrounding filmmaker Darryl Yap's upcoming flick \"The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.\"
1 min
2 SoKor Fugitives Face Deportation
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport two South Korean fugitives who are reportedly both subjects of an Interpol red notice for crimes committed in their country.
1 min
Brains in Trader's Kidnap-Slay Charged
Criminal complaints have been filed against the alleged mastermind and other suspects in the kidnap-slaying of a 64-year-old businessman in Quezon City.
1 min
Concerned bankers
They may talk about it only in whispers, perhaps careful not to piss off the powers-that-be, but I can tell you for sure that bankers aren't happy with the Marcos administration's move to reallocate their deposit insurance funds.

3 mins
Cosmetic
Tremble in your shoes and prepare for Armageddon. It has just been announced that Edsa, this paradise of congestion, will undergo two years of \"rehabilitation.\"

3 mins
Campaign pollution
Hurray for the Quezon City government, for carrying out its \"Operation Baklas\" to take down materials that are displayed in unauthorized places.
2 mins
Magtanim hindi biro
Rice, to Filipinos, is as basic and essential as air and water.
4 mins
National aspirations 2025
The world will not wait for us. We must instead catch up and use all available resources and focus on what we can do best to be amongst the respected nations whose people enjoy the abundance of nature, economic wealth, political stability, full personal growth and the promises of new technologies.
3 mins
A mouse or power play?
The Mountain labored and brought forth a mouse. It is an old Greek proverb. It is one of Aesop's fables.

4 mins
Private firefighters are in demand in LA
On one side of Monument Street in Pacific Palisades, California, lots where multimillion-dollar houses once stood are now ash and rubble. On the other, an outdoor shopping mall is largely intact.
2 mins
Kanlaon Spews Ash Anew
Amid the threat of another eruption, Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island twice emitted ash yesterday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
1 min
'NPA cannot influence polls in W. Visayas'
The New People's Army (NPA) in Western Visayas is incapable of influencing the outcome of the May 12 midterm elections, according to the Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (ID).
1 min
Shear Line, Monsoon Damage to Agri Reaches P67.68 M
The amount of damage caused by the shear line, northeast monsoon or amihan and the intertropical convergence zone or ITCZ to the agriculture sector has reached P67.68 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported yesterday.
1 min
Thousands Take Holy Dip in India as Festival Begins
Tens of thousands of Hindus seeking absolution of their sins immersed themselves yesterday in freezing waters at the confluence of sacred rivers, as India began a six-week festival expected to draw the world's largest gathering of humanity.
1 min
Netanyahu Updates Biden on Gaza Hostage Deal Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with outgoing US President Joe Biden on Sunday, updating him on the progress in negotiations to reach a hostage release deal in Gaza.
1 min
Zelensky Ready to Exchange North Korean Soldiers for Ukrainians
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday Kyiv is ready to hand over captured North Korean soldiers to their leader Kim Jong-un if he can facilitate their exchange for Ukrainians held captive in Russia.
1 min
SoKor to change concrete barriers after plane crash
South Korean authorities said yesterday they will change the concrete barriers used for navigation at airports around the country after the Jeju Air crash that left 179 people dead.
1 min
LA races to contain wildfires before winds return
Death toll surges to 24; 100,000 evacuated

1 min
Meghan Markle's Netflix show delayed due to LA fires
A new Netflix series starring Meghan Markle (in photo), the actress wife of Britain's Prince Harry, has been delayed due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the duchess of Sussex said Sunday.
1 min
Pacers Halt Cavaliers, Celtics Edge Pelicans
The Indiana Pacers erased a 15-point deficit to bring Cleveland's 12-game NBA winning streak to an emphatic end on Sunday, beating the league-leading Cavaliers 108-93.

1 min
IS NORTHPORT FOR REAL?
BOLTS MOTIVATED TO TRUMP BATANG PIER
2 mins
Djokovic, Alcaraz Pass Opening Tests
Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.
1 min
Hoey Limps to 59th-Place Finish
Rico Hoey of the Philippines struggled with a two-over 72 in the fourth round to finish in a share of 59th in the Sony Open in Hawaii Sunday.
1 min
Hope for cellar dwellers
Five teams won't advance to the PBA Commissioner's Cup playoffs and with three games left in its schedule, cellar-dwelling Terrafirma (0-9) is one loss away from outright elimination.

2 mins
Saclag returns to action at ONE
Jean Claude Saclag won't be left behind during a busy stretch for Filipino combat sports stars as the Team Lakay standout already has a date for his return.
1 min
SEC: Firms must disclose fees paid to external auditors
To boost transparency and accountability in the reporting of financial and operational results, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now requiring publicly listed companies to disclose fees paid to their external auditors.
2 mins
DOE Exec Laments Financing Gap in Renewable Energy Dev't
Lowering capital costs for renewable energy (RE) development is critical in achieving a just energy transition for the Philippines, a senior energy official said, urging global support to close the financing gap.
1 min
Landbank eyes fresh funds via debt market
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is preparing to access the debt markets to raise at least P10 billion this year via the issuance of bonds, expanding its green and sustainability portfolios, its top official said.

1 min
Unlock opportunities in EU, exporters urged
The country's exporters, particularly those of agri-food products, are encouraged to tap opportunities in the European Union, given the increased purchasing power of EU consumers and recent regulatory and policy developments, according to a joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.
1 min
Phl Stocks Plummet on Wall Street Cues
The benchmark index plunging below the 6,400 level as share prices opened the week in the red after taking cues from the decline in US equities last Friday.
1 min
A fast-food chicken issue
What would you do if you encountered something unusual about the food served in a fast-food restaurant?

3 mins
CLI Ventures Into Co-working Spaces
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a listed real estate developer focused in the Visayas and Mindanao, is venturing into co-working spaces as part of the company's business diversification initiatives.
1 min
BPI sees robust growth this year
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) expects a stronger revenue performance in 2025, with a budget targeting double-digit growth, driven by robust economic prospects and strategic investments.
2 mins
BCDA inks commercial, residential leases
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has entered into lease agreements with a pizza chain and a specialty cafe and restaurant for commercial lots, as well as with a Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) executive for a residential lease in Camp John Hay.
1 min
PAL Adds New Route From Cebu
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is betting on a new route and expanding its Siargao flights from Cebu, as the carrier moves to strengthen its domestic coverage this year.
1 min
Essential FAQs: Filing tax returns and paying taxes explained
Clear tax filing instructions and guidelines are essential for promoting compliance and ensuring that taxpayers are not caught off guard by sudden regulatory changes.

3 mins
Rice import volume hits 4.8-M MT in 2024
The government revised upward the country's total rice import volume last year to nearly 4.8 million metric tons (MT) after the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) validated the rice shipment figures.
1 min
GCash widens reach in Japan
E-wallet leader GCash is reaching more areas in Japan through the expansion of its international partnership, allowing Filipinos to transact with millions of merchants.

1 min
Maynilad on track to completing Las Piñas water reclamation facility
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. said it is making significant progress in the construction of its P4.84-billion water reclamation facility (WRF) in Las Piñas scheduled to begin operations by July next year.
1 min
Cybersecurity solutions tackled at GRC conclave
As industries rapidly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and undergo digital transformation, risks of data breaches, unauthorized transactions and system failures are more pressing than ever.
1 min
Employers urged to invest in upskilling to retain talent
An online job portal has urged Filipino employers to invest in upskilling their workforce as part of their efforts to retain talent.
2 mins
DOF assures transparency in LGU tax allotments
The Department of Finance (DOF) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and adherence to the Supreme Court's Mandanas-Garcia ruling in determining the national tax allotment (NTA) shares for local government units (LGUs).
1 min
Empowering Senior Citizens
At a recently concluded forum organized by Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI), Senior Citizens Partylist Representative Rodolfo Ordanes (right) reaffirmed his dedication to partnering with the government and civil society to promote the welfare of senior citizens.

1 min
CDC Ramps Up Efforts to Attract Global Investors
Clark Development Corp. (CDC) is intensifying its efforts to attract more locators to the freeport.
1 min
Pi Sigma Delta Marks 50 Years of Principled Sisterhood
The Pi Sigma Delta Sorority will mark its 50th anniversary with a homecoming celebration on January 25, 5 p.m. at the UP Diliman Bahay ng Alumni.
1 min
HOW MARTIN AND POPS BECAME CLOSER THROUGH THEIR GRANDCHILD
Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez, dubbed as the industry's Concert King and Queen, are set to grace the stage together once again for the concert, Always & Forever, on Feb. 7 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena.

4 mins
Aegis pays tribute to late member Mercy Sunot in concert
It will be the first time that the legendary (Original Pilipino Music) OPM rock band Aegis will be staging their concert without one of their vocalists, Mercy Sunot.

2 mins
Gerald Santos decides to reinvent himself
Although what happened to him 19 years ago took a long time for him to come out in the open and disclose it, Gerald Santos felt there was really a time for everything.

4 mins
DIREK JERRY SINENENG ATTESTS TO TEAM JOLLY'S REEL AND REAL-LIFE CHEMISTRY
In charge of the mise-en-scène of the now-airing \"Prinsesa Ng City Jail\" is Jerry Lopez Sineneng.

3 mins
The Fatted Calf: Feasts & Family in a Farmhouse
Though it is near the Mendez Junction known for its fresh beef stalls, The Fatted Calf along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu road has the beef – but also fish, chicken, pork and lots and lots of seed-to-table vegetables.

2 mins
'The Modern Negrense'
There really is something about Negrense food that gets me excited.

2 mins
Connecting Communities to Nature
The Philippines is home to a number of bird species, featuring more endemic species compared to other large countries.

2 mins
SM Foundation, Philippine Red Cross transform an old warehouse into a blood center clinical lab
2024 was an unforgettable year for the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Quezon City Chapter.

1 min
SURVIVING THE AGE OF DISTRACTION
Our phones may be smart, but it's up to us to prove we're smarter. The digital abyss will always be there, waiting.

4 mins
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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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