The Philippine Star - January 23, 2025

The Philippine Star - January 23, 2025

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In this issue
January 23, 2025
China deploys another vessel near Zambales
The China Coast Guard (CCG) sustained its presence in the West Philippine Sea miles away from the shores of Zambales province, with a new patrol ship replacing another vessel and its \"monster ship\" almost 20 nautical miles away from Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela reported.
2 mins
No more TROS; ballot printing to resume
The Supreme Court is done issuing temporary restraining orders (TROs) covering disqualified candidates, and printing of ballots for the midterm polls can now proceed, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

2 mins
A new dawn for The STAR
As the sun set over Metro Manila yesterday, a new dawn broke at the office of The Philippine STAR, the country's leading newspaper.
2 mins
UN exec: 'Woke absurdities' not in sex ed bill
The supposed \"woke absurdities\" that President Marcos objects to in the proposed legislation to prevent teenage pregnancy are not in the text of the bill and even in the International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education, an official of the United Nations said yesterday.
3 mins
Spies? DOLE revises rules on foreign workers
Amid concerns over the presence of suspected Chinese spies, regulations on the employment of foreigners in the country have been revised by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
1 min
DBM: Funding remedies to follow rules
Efforts to ensure enough funding for items affected by the amendments made by Congress would strictly follow rules and regulations, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) assured the public yesterday.
3 mins
DA Short Of Target On Food Security
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has failed to meet its target on the declaration of a food security emergency as the agency still awaits the signed approved resolution by the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC).
4 mins
House Bill Proposes Death Penalty for Corruption
A congressman from Mindanao has filed House Bill (HB) 1211, or the proposed Death Penalty for Corruption Act, which seeks to revive capital punishment, specifically proposing that government officials convicted of graft and corruption, malversation of public funds and plunder face the firing squad.
2 mins
Bantag Arrested Soon - DILG Chief
Former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director general Gerald Bantag, who is facing murder charges for the killings of journalist Percival Mabasa and inmate Jun Villamor also known as Cristito Palaña in 2022, is expected to be arrested \"soon,\" according to Secretary Jonvic Remulla of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
2 mins
DFA to probe Matobato for fake ID, travel documents
There are no passport and biometrics records under the name of Edgar Matobato, the self-confessed hitman who alleged that former president Rodrigo Duterte had a death squad in Davao City, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disclosed in a statement yesterday.
1 min
Rubio, Quad allies meet, warn China
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, in a veiled but clear warning to China over its actions at sea.
2 mins
Cold monsoon, shear line persist
The Philippines continues to experience varied weather conditions as the northeast monsoon, or amihan, and the easterly winds dominate the country's weather patterns.
1 min
With time running out, Truth Commission on EJKs proposed
Officials of the quad committee of the House of Representatives are considering asking President Marcos to create a \"Truth Commission\" that can devote its time to investigating extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte administration.
1 min
No more
Marcos surname on the official ballot might confuse voters, the Comelec said.
1 min
18 Chinese, Vietnamese Charged for Fraud
Criminal cases were filed against 18 foreigners who were arrested in Paranaque City for alleged involvement in online scams, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reported yesterday.
1 min
Manila Traffic Enforcer Gets 5 Years for Bribery
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced a traffic enforcer of the Manila city government to up to five years in prison for demanding bribe money from a truck operator in exchange for non-apprehension of his 18 vehicles in case of traffic violations.
1 min
Malabon Condemns 'Fake News' vs Local Government
Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval on Monday condemned the spread of fake news and disinformation targeting the city government's programs and services.
1 min
NBI to file raps vs Barayuga slay suspects
Criminal charges will be filed next month against the suspects in the July 2020 murder of retired police general and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga, according to an official of the National Bureau of Investigation.
1 min
OCD Sympathizes With Taiwan Quake Victims
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) yesterday expressed sympathies and offered prayers for the victims of a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked Taiwan, leaving at least 27 people injured.
1 min
PNP Lauds IT Budget Restoration
The Philippine National Police lauded yesterday the Marcos administration for restoring the outlay for the PNP's information technology projects.
1 min
126 Years of Transforming Philippine Transportation
With transportation as the backbone of the Philippine economy, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) plays a vital role in implementing transport systems in railways, aviation, maritime, and road sectors.
2 mins
SEC. BAUTISTA UNFAZED BY 2025 BUDGET CUTS; VOWS TO FINISH INFRA PROJECTS
Despite the hefty reduction in the Department of Transportation's (DOTr's) 2025 budget, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista remains bullish on the agency's transport projects for 2025 and the years ahead.
1 min
DOTr's 2024 accomplishments
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) harnesses the potential of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) schemes in infrastructure development to usher modernization and efficiency in the Philippine transportation sector.
2 mins
History repeats itself
EYES WIDE OPEN

3 mins
Parapets
FIRST PERSON

3 mins
Abuse of power
EDITORIAL
2 mins
I was an undocumented immigrant
World view
4 mins
America back as an imperial power
VIRTUAL REALITY

4 mins
The Trump era begins
BREAKTHROUGH

3 mins
A betrayal, a mockery: Police express outrage over Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
When inmates are released from federal prison, the Justice Department places a call to their victims, notifying them that the defendant who attacked them is now free.
1 min
Pangasinan mayor defies Palace suspension order
The mayor of Urdaneta City in Pangasinan has reportedly continued to defy a suspension order imposed by the Office of the President and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for alleged grave misconduct and abuse of authority.
1 min
ASF-affected barangays down to 133
The number of barangays that remained affected by African swine fever (ASF) has decreased to 133 from 225 previously, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
1 min
NFA Approves LGUs' Rice Allocations for Disaster Preparedness
The National Food Authority has agreed to sell 25,000 tons of NFA rice monthly to local government units for the LGUs' disaster preparedness program.
1 min
Cop chiefs ordered to dismantle PAGs
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has ordered heads of local police to dismantle all active and potential private armed groups or PAGs by March.
1 min
Trump's Blizzard of Orders Faces Multiple Challenges
Donald Trump has claimed a mandate from God to reshape America — but the earthly powers of the US courts, a super-thin majority in Congress and foreign capitals may have other ideas.

2 mins
'Joker 2,' Phoenix, Gaga nominated for Razzies
\"Joker: Folie a Deux\" was nominated for seven Razzies on Tuesday, leaving the sad clown atop the annual tongue-in-cheek list of the worst movies of the year.
1 min
Prince Harry settles lawsuit vs Murdoch's UK tabloids
Prince Harry on Wednesday dramatically settled a hotly disputed lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloid publisher, which apologized for hacking the British royal's phone and agreed to pay him \"substantial damages.\"
1 min
Israel Launches Deadly Operation in West Bank's Jenin
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had launched an operation in the occupied West Bank's Jenin that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said aimed to \"eradicate terrorism\" in the area.

1 min
Trump Calls Washington Bishop 'Nasty,' Demands Apology
Donald Trump on Wednesday called a Washington bishop \"nasty\" and demanded an apology, after she told the US president from the pulpit that he was sowing fear among the country's immigrants and LGBTQ people.
1 min
Once in a lifetime' snow hits parts of US South
A winter storm sweeping through the US South on Tuesday was dumping snow at levels millions of residents haven't seen before.

1 min
Trump Fires First Woman to Lead a US Military Service
US President Donald Trump has removed Admiral Linda Fagan – the first woman to lead one of the six US military services – as the head of the Coast Guard, with an official citing alleged \"leadership deficiencies.\"
1 min
Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as landslide kills 19
Hundreds of rescuers were searching through thick mud and debris to find survivors on Wednesday after a rain-triggered landslide in Indonesia killed at least 19 people and left seven missing.

1 min
UCAL Season 7: It's Our Time to Shine
Centro Escolar University launches its three-peat bid against host Diliman College as UCAL-PG Flex Linoleum 7th Season opens show today with two more schools officially joining the fastest growing league at the Paco Arena in Manila.
1 min
Terrafirma stuns TNT, averts winless campaign
Terrafirma caught a big fish on the way out of the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
1 min
Phl Open unfolds at Southwoods
For a pro golfer, nothing beats the feeling of hoisting his country's National Open against an international field in front of \"kababayans\" and loved ones.
1 min
No Sweat For Sinner
Defending champion Jannik Sinner shattered home hopes Wednesday by crushing Alex de Minaur in a straight-sets rout to tee up an Australian Open semifinal against Ben Shelton.
1 min
PSA Honors Young Achievers
A three-time jiu-jitsu world champion and a gold winner in the World Wushu Championships are some of the prominent recipients making up the Tony Siddayao Awards in Monday's San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel.
1 min
Treat for Pinoys in Dubai
The Philippines has participated in 10 editions of the Dubai International Basketball Championships since Smart Gilas, coached by Rajko Toroman, broke ground in 2010.

2 mins
LeBron triple-double buries Wizards
LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds one day after flying to Atlanta and back to watch a football game on his day off, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th consecutive defeat with a 111-88 victory Tuesday night.
1 min
TV5 Finally Primed Up for Profitability
TV5 Network Inc. expects to finally put an end to years of bleeding, with its first profitable year under the Pangilinan group potentially happening this 2025.
2 mins
Tough Year Ahead for Logistics as World Deals with Trump 2.0
The Philippine logistics industry is sailing into challenging waters this year as it has to deal with another wave of global uncertainty with the return of known protectionist Donald Trump as US president.
2 mins
Individuals may soon bid in sale of 'small' gov't assets
The government may soon accept unsolicited proposals for the privatization of its various assets, particularly small ones, once the new rules are published and take effect, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.
1 min
FATF checks on Phl efforts to exit gray list
Officials from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) are currently in the Philippines for an onsite visit, a critical component of the country's efforts to exit the global watchdog's \"gray list.\"
2 mins
Stocks Snap Two-Day Slide
Share prices inched up following cues from US equities, snapping the local market's two-day slide.
1 min
Regulate MC taxi industry for public safety
As the 19th Congress nears its conclusion, it will be remembered for the successful passage of numerous bills that aim to benefit millions of Filipinos.

2 mins
BDO partners with Japan's Ashikaga Bank
Sy-led BDO Unibank Inc. has partnered with Japan's Ashikaga Bank, Ltd. (ABL) to provide essential support to Japanese businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the Philippines.
1 min
SM Retail taps Meralco unit for clean energy requirements
Sy family-led SM Retail Inc. has engaged the retail electricity supply arm of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan's Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to energize its properties in Metro Manila with clean power.

1 min
Tough From B1
Logistics costs in the Philippines are among the highest in Southeast Asia, and global economic uncertainty poses a significant challenge to the country's supply chain. To mitigate these risks, both the public and private sectors must focus on improving the supply chain, reducing friction costs, and implementing digital tracking systems and smart logistics tools.
1 min
On School Reunions and Celebration of Friendship
Last weekend, Jan. 18-19, I attended our high school annual reunion at the former Cadiz City High School in Negros Occidental, Batch 1980.

4 mins
RCBC raises $350 M from offshore bonds
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has raised $350 million of five-year senior unsecured fixed rate sustainability notes as investors swarmed its bond offering during its return to the offshore bond market.
1 min
Gov't to siphon off 300,000 MT of raw sugar from local market
The government is planning to siphon off about 300,000 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar from domestic market circulation for as long as three months to lift the farmgate prices of the commodity.
1 min
Top Line Eyes Much Lower Proceeds From IPO
Top Line Business Development Corp. is looking to raise about P900 million from its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) eyed in the second quarter, significantly lower than the previously targeted proceeds of as much as P3.2 billion.
1 min
CLI Earmarks P12B for Maiden Luzon Projects
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a listed real estate developer focused in the Visayas and Mindanao, is preparing to spend P12 billion for its maiden projects in Luzon.
2 mins
GORDON RAMSAY: 'WHAT MAKES ME CRY? MY CHILDREN, BECAUSE OF THEIR HUMBLENESS'
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has made countless cooks cry in the kitchen, so we decided to ask the culinary icon what makes him cry.
8 mins
New Year, New Flavors: Lusso by Margarita Forés Arrives at SM Podium
SM Podium elevates its sophisticated dining experience with the launch of Lusso by Margarita Forés—the first Margarita Signature restaurant, established by the celebrated chef and restaurateur Margarita Forés, to become part of SM's prestigious portfolio.
1 min
Management excellence for nation building
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is a non-profit organization founded in 1950 and composed of top management professionals, educators, and government officials who work to promote professionalism, integrity, and leadership.

3 mins
Conrad Manila Unveils 'Of Art and Wine'
Conrad Manila welcomes the Year of the Wood Snake as it unveils its latest art exhibit, Machine of Thoughts, as part of the 33rd edition of the hotel's acclaimed Of Art and Wine series.

1 min
GORDON RAMSAY'S HALO-HALO CHALLENGE BRINGS OUT FILIPINO CREATIVITY
In front of a packed Newport Performing Arts Theater on Jan. 20, Gordon Ramsay declared Filipino cuisine the \"sleeping beauty of Southeast Asia.\" The celebrity chef, who was in Manila to celebrate the success of his first Philippine restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill PH, and announce three more upcoming ventures, then decided to wake up the crowd with a surprise that transformed the stage into an iconic MasterChef set. Known for his love of layered ice cream desserts like the British Knickerbocker Glory, Ramsay challenged our chefs to reimagine our beloved halo-halo in just 10 minutes.

3 mins
Gordon Ramsay: 'What Makes Me Cry? My Children, Because Of Their Humbleness'
needs to be respected. I'd love to show some evolution with taking the ingredients, combine it with the uniqueness of what's happening locally, and then bending myself into that culture is super-important.

5 mins
GORDON RAMSAY'S ADVICE TO STUDENTS: 'YEAH, GET COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE'
'Never take any job for any salary... It's not the money you need; it's the knowledge.'

5 mins
HAPPY REUNION OF ROBIN, BB, POPS, ARLENE AND NADIA
Old friends are the truest ones. Just like Pops Fernandez, Nadia Montenegro, Arlene Muhlach, BB Gandanghari and Robin Padilla. They had a fun reunion at Robin's place, Museo Padilla.

3 mins
JENNYLYN MERCADO ON 21 YEARS AS KAPUSO AND WHAT KEEPS HER LOYAL
AFTER AN EXTENDED ACTING hiatus to focus on her family, Jennylyn Mercado has officially renewed her contract with GMA, reflecting on her 21-year journey with the network that she calls \"home.\"

3 mins
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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Philippine STAR is the flagship title of the country's largest and most successful print media enterprise, the Philstar Media Group. Owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., The Philippine STAR is a vaunted pillar of Philippine journalism whose integrity is anchored on the Biblical motto, “Truth Shall Prevail”. The Philippine STAR is a two-time winner of the prestigious Newspaper of the Year award given by the Rotary Club of Manila.
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