The Philippine Star - January 19, 2025

The Philippine Star - January 19, 2025

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January 19, 2025
Tagle to faithful: Continue being 'child at heart'
Everyone should be a “child at heart,” humble and appreciative of all the blessings in life, whether big or small, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle said in his homily during a Friday evening mass in honor of the Child Jesus at the Sto. Niño de

1 min
Comelec set to produce new ballot face templates
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to produce new ballot face templates this week as part of its compliance with the temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by the Supreme Court favoring disqualified national and local candidates for the May 12 midterm elections.

1 min
House urged to recall OK of ‘pregnancy' bill
More than a year after its passage in the House of Representatives, a bill which aims to prevent adolescent pregnancies as well as institutionalize protection for adolescent parents is being questioned by Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, who wants it recalled and subjected to further scrutiny for being “deceptive.”
5 mins
DMW Takes Down 71,000 Fake Job Listings on Socmed
To prevent the public from falling prey to illegal job posts, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has taken down and deactivated over 71,000 fake job postings in social media platforms in 2024.
1 min
Senator backs BBM budget plan
Sen. Grace Poe supported President Marcos' move to restore funding for slashed projects in the 2025 national budget, which Marcos described as \"suboptimal.\"
1 min
VP Impeach Complaint Not Likely To Prosper
The impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte are likely not to prosper in the 19th Congress due to lack of support from members of the House of Representatives.
3 mins
DA Exec Sees Food Emergency Declared on Jan. 22
The Department of Agriculture is set to declare a food security emergency on Jan. 22, to address persistently high rice prices.
1 min
House Urged
No parents' consent?
4 mins
Vista Land Bridges Cebuano Heritage and Progress with Valencia by Vista Estates
Mactan stands out as a highly recognized island within Cebu province, divided between Lapu-Lapu City and the municipality of Cordova.
2 mins
DMW: Prime suspect in Kuwait OFW slay has confessed
The prime suspect in the murder of 35-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Dafnie Nacalaban in Kuwait has confessed to the crime, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said yesterday.
1 min
New appointees in Nat'l Prosecution Service
Malacañang yesterday announced new appointees in the National Prosecution Service, which prosecutes cases involving violations of penal laws.
1 min
Phl holds WPS drills amid tensions with China
Philippine Navy ships were holding drills near a contested shoal in the South China Sea, a day after Manila and Beijing agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite ongoing disputes.
2 mins
Cooperation needed as China won't back down - experts
With no end in sight to China's aggressive actions in regional waters which it supports with disinformation, neighboring nations and allies that follow the rule of law should respond by further strengthening their cooperation and partnerships.
3 mins
Sampaguita girl' not suing security guard
The family of the young girl who was seen in a viral video selling sampaguita or jasmine garlands will not press charges against a security guard who kicked her outside a mall in Mandaluyong City.
1 min
P1.4-M illegal drugs seized in Makati drug sting
Over P1.4 million worth of marijuana, shabu and party drug Ecstasy were seized from two women during a sting on Friday, the Southern Police District (SPD) reported.
1 min
Bong Go visits Pasay fire victims
Sen. Bong Go visited on Friday the 48 families who lost their houses to a fire in Pasay City last week, giving them financial support and relief packs.

1 min
Court Orders Arrest of 29 Cops in P6.7-B Shabu Haul
A Manila court has ordered the arrest of 29 police officers, including a brigadier general, implicated in the P6.7-billion drug haul in Tondo, Manila in October 2022.
1 min
How much is Maharlika's offer for NGCP?
Just before 2024 came to a close, I wrote that Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIF)'s acquisition of possibly a 10 percent stake in National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) could happen as early as this month.

3 mins
The triumphant return of Trump
BABE'S EYE VIEW FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.

4 mins
Weeding out dirty cops
These are the ones who didn't get away. As of last Thursday, 10 active and former members of the Philippine National Police were under the custody of various PNP units for the alleged staged seizure of 990 kilos of shabu valued at P6.7 billion in Tondo, Manila in October 2022. The 10, nine of whom were arrested while one surrendered, include a lieutenant colonel, a major, a captain and a lieutenant.
1 min
The stable world order has passed; what's next?
The world appears to be sliding toward greater chaos.
4 mins
Philippines, China and America in the SCS
The latest news from the South China Sea (SCS) was that the Philippine Navy was holding exercises around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. This area has become a hotly-contested area between the Philippines and China.

3 mins
Internet breakthroughs and barriers
Just as the 5th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Minister's Meeting hosted by Thailand ended a few days ago, I am taking this opportunity to discuss notable breakthroughs letting us slowly but steadily achieve universal, uninterrupted and free internet in the Philippines.

4 mins
Laken Riley Act: You could be detained for shoplifting
The US House of Representatives recently passed the Laken Riley Act, with support from both Republicans and Democrats.

1 min
Jan. 20 declared holiday in Pagadian, Tarlac City
Malacañang has declared Jan. 20 as a special non-working holiday in Pagadian in Zamboanga del Sur and Tarlac City.
1 min
Angat Dam stops releasing water
Dam operators have stopped releasing water from Angat Dam in Bulacan after the reservoir's elevation dropped to 213.86 meters.
1 min
86,371 Migrant Workers Receive Help From OFW Hospital
Up to 86,371 overseas Filipino workers and their families were assisted by the OFW Hospital in San Fernando City in Pampanga last year.
1 min
17 Negros, Panay Areas Tagged as Poll Hotspots
Four towns and a city in Negros Occidental as well as 12 local government units (LGUs) in Panay have been identified as areas of concern for the May 12 elections, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
1 min
Cop Facing Dismissal for Threatening Bar Workers
The Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recommended the dismissal of a police lieutenant colonel who allegedly threatened workers of a bar in Ilocos Sur last year.
1 min
Israel approves Gaza truce deal
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal early yesterday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a step closer to ending their deadliest and most destructive fighting ever.
1 min
SoKor's Yoon attends court to fight detention extension
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended court for the first time yesterday to fight a request by investigators to extend his detention as they probe his failed martial law bid.

1 min
Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright dies at 95
Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright (in photo) - who, with her late husband Laurence Olivier, did much to revitalize the UK's theatrical scene in the decades after World War II - has died. She was 95.

1 min
Rapper Busta Rhymes Faces Assault Charge in New York
Rapper Busta Rhymes has been accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face, police said on Friday.

1 min
Russia, Iran sign partnership treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact on Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions.

1 min
SpaceX's Starship grounded after fiery mid-air explosion
The United States on Friday grounded SpaceX's Starship and ordered Elon Musk's company to investigate why the spaceship spectacularly disintegrated in a fiery cascade over the Caribbean during its latest test mission.

1 min
US TikTok ban looms as last-ditch solution sought
TikTok says it will \"go dark\" in the US today, threatening access to the app for 170 million users, unless the government provides assurances that a law mandating its sale or ban won't be used to punish service providers.
1 min
Swiatek, Sinner advance; Djokovic wants 'dancers'
Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu on Saturday to sweep into the Last 16 of the Australian Open as 38-year-old Frenchman Gael Monfils stunned fourth seed Taylor Fritz.

1 min
TNT Keeps Line Open for Mikey
What used to be a long shot now seemed closer to reality as Mikey Williams admitted his openness to donning a TNT uniform in the PBA once again.

1 min
PSA Tips Hat to Olympians
A touch of nostalgia shrouds the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on Jan. 27 as Filipinos who have represented flag and country in the Olympics will be honored at the Manila Hotel.
1 min
Hoey ties Hoffman with 10 birdies
Charley Hoffman, seeking a fifth US PGA Tour title at the age of 48, had 10 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 on Friday to share the halfway lead in the American Express tournament with Rico Hoey of the Philippines.

1 min
Meralco Enters Q'Finals
Meralco wasn't to be left behind in a bottleneck race to the Top 2 and the prized twice-to-beat incentives in the quarterfinals.
1 min
Irving Helps Mavericks Silence Thunder
Kyrie Irving scored 25 points as the Dallas Mavericks brought the high-flying Oklahoma City Thunder down to earth with a 106-98 victory over the Western Conference leaders on Friday.

1 min
Swiatek, Sinner advance; Djokovic wants 'dancers'
Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu on Saturday to sweep into the Last 16 of the Australian Open as 38-year-old Frenchman Gael Monfils stunned fourth seed Taylor Fritz.

2 mins
Ed's Smiling in Heaven
For over 10 years, the late Ed Picson battled the big wigs of the International Boxing Association (IBA) in a fight to restore integrity in the amateur fight game.

2 mins
Phl, South Korea partner to promote digital transformation, innovation
The Philippines has partnered with South Korea to pursue digital transformation and innovation efforts to drive economic growth.
2 mins
Davao Light Eyes Renewal of Permit to Operate
Aboitiz-owned Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. is seeking regulatory approval for the renewal of its certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN), which is set to expire this year.
1 min
SB Corp rolls out P1.5-B loan program for MSMEs
The financing arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has rolled out two programs with a total of P1.5 billion worth of loans available for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

2 mins
Phl to post over 6% growth this year
The Philippine economy is expected to post over six percent growth this year with lower inflation and interest rates to support consumption and investments, according to an official of BDO Unibank Inc.
1 min
WHERE IDEAS COME TO LIFE: Sustainability hub empowers young innovators
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), together with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, launched a materials library to foster innovation among students and young entrepreneurs.

2 mins
Globe Helps Supply Chain Adopt Sustainable Practices
Globe is driving sustainability across its supply chain by empowering vendors with training, tools and technology to align with global environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.

1 min
Waterfront Manila reopening delayed anew
The scheduled reopening of the Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino, formerly known as Manila Pavilion Hotel, has been delayed anew due to construction challenges.
2 mins
'Super Nanays' break barriers with digital skills training
Hedcor, Aboitiz Foundation, and partners empower women through Elevate AIDA

2 mins
Waterfront Manila reopening delayed anew
Hedcor, Aboitiz Foundation, and partners empower women through Elevate AIDA

4 mins
Time is of the essence
The outcome of any election has a huge ripple effect on the economy, influencing how businesses operate, plan and strategize for the future.

2 mins
PNB inks deal with PAFCPIC
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) further strengthened its partnership with the Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) to enhance financial services and benefits for the cooperative's employees and members.
1 min
Discovery World starts building new project in Siargao
Discovery World Corp., the listed hotels and resorts developer of the Tiu family, has started construction of a new hospitality concept in Siargao.
1 min
Budget for RE Development Program Hiked to P155 Million
The Marcos administration has ramped up funding for the country's renewable energy (RE) development program this year, fueling the ambitious push toward cleaner, more sustainable power.
2 mins
The backbone of business
Effective communication is the backbone of any successful business.

3 mins
BCDA Eyeing PPP for Waste-to-Energy Facility in Clark
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is conducting a study for a waste-to-energy facility be-
1 min
Memories and tears for Palisades
It has been ages since I last wrote an article here. I have promised to come back again and again but had not built up enough courage to muster an entry.

5 mins
ASIDE FROM TOM HANKS AND MEG RYAN.JIMI HENDRIX, KURT COBAIN, BRUCE LEE, ELVIS PRESLEY AND THE BEATLES WILL KEEP YOU SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE
When we took the Viator, the tour guide told us to shout: \"Elvis is alive!\" every time a Monorail passed by.

6 mins
Aside from Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Bruce Lee, Elvis Presley and the Beatles will keep you sleepless in Seattle
When Philippine Airlines started its direct flight from Manila to Seattle last October, movie fans thought they finally could visit the site where Sleepless in Seattle was filmed.

2 mins
C2 Aside From Tom Hanks And Meg Ryan...
The Pike Place Market in Seattle is such a historic place, storeowners and residents have staged protests against efforts to modernize it. The market would lose its vintage charm if renovated.

1 min
Jimi Hendrix Park
This 2.3-acre park, shaped like a guitar, pays tribute to Seattle's own son and is described as \"a truly beautiful experience, from Jimi's artistic purple signature to the six stools which represent the turning knobs.

1 min
Freddie & Sony Palileo: We Appreciate Seattle's Diversity in Culture
There are many things to love about Seattle, say handsome Filipino couple Freddie Palileo and Sony Rodriguez-Palileo who have embraced the beauty of the place for more than 20 years now with their three daughters and one grandson.

2 mins
Sassa Gurl on turning flaws into online fame
Sassa Gurl proves that the common standard beauty is not always a catalyst for success.

3 mins
OPM Stars Gather To Celebrate Vehnee Saturno
On Jan. 31, the Newport Performing Arts Theater will come alive with the music of one of the most celebrated figures in Original Pilipino Music (OPM) – Vehnee Saturno.

1 min
Hello, Love, Again' Now Showing in Indonesia, Coming to Netflix in February
\"Hello, Love, Again,\" the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, is set to make waves once again this time on Netflix.

1 min
RURU MADRID REPRISES ICONIC 'LOLONG' STORY
RURU MADRID IS RETURNING to the primetime adventure project \"Lolong\" and reprising an iconic role that established himself as an action-drama actor.

4 mins
Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global tilt set to crown winners
Tomorrow, Jan. 20, the candidates of the inaugural Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global (MMCG) will vie for the title at the Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts.

2 mins
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