The Philippine Star - February 08, 2025

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February 08, 2025

'God save the Philippines from Duterte 2.0'

Reacting to Vice President Sara Duterte’s repeatedly saying “God save the Philippines,” militant members of the House of Representatives said, “God save the Philippines from corruption and EJKs. God save the Philippines from Duterte 2.0.”

3 mins

Crashed plane in Maguindanao assisting Phl intel – US

The US military has confirmed that a light plane that crashed Thursday in Maguindanao del Sur, killing all four people onboard, was contracted by the US Department of Defense to provide intelligence support at the request of Philippine allies.

3 mins

English-only policy: Get out of your comfort zone

The Pamantasan ng Cabuyao has faced criticism for its \"English-only\" policy, but the PNC's highest official remains steadfast in his commitment to educating students to \"think out of the box and learn English.\"

3 mins

It's final: EDSA busway here to stay

Commuters may heave a sigh of relief now that the government has decided with finality to keep the EDSA busway up and running for the benefit of almost 200,000 daily commuters.

1 min

Impeached Sara won't resign

'Romantic breakup more hurtful than impeachment'

3 mins

Special session can't be called for impeachment trial - Carpio

President Marcos cannot call a special session of the Senate for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as such can only be used for enactment of laws, according to retired Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio.

5 mins

Comelec launches Kontra Bigay vs vote buying

The Commission on Elections yesterday urged Filipino voters not to accept money from political candidates engaged in vote buying, and not to vote for them in the May 12 elections.

3 mins

Not business as usual in green push - climate agency

It cannot be business as usual as the Philippines targets 75 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to Climate Change Commission (CCC) chairman Robert Borje.

1 min

It's Final

From Page 1

1 min

God save

From Page 1

2 mins

Mixed pump adjustments seen next week

Pump prices of petroleum products are poised to experience another round of mixed adjustments next week, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

1 min

33 USAID-funded projects hang in the balance

Projects in the Philippines worth $485.59 million being funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) face uncertainty amid questions over the agency's future.

1 min

CCG Ship Spotted Anew Off Zambales Coast

A China Coast Guard (CCG) patrol ship was spotted anew sailing within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), over a hundred nautical miles off the coast of Zambales, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported.

1 min

Marcos names new envoys, gov't officials

President Marcos has appointed four new ambassadors and several officials in various government agencies, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Friday.

1 min

DMW to support kin of missing seafarer

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has assured the family of a Filipino seafarer who has been missing for two months of all necessary assistance and support.

1 min

Ex-DA chief criticizes decision to import onions

Former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor on Friday criticized the Department of Agriculture's decision to import 3,000 metric tons of red onions and 1,000 metric tons of white onions, calling it ill-timed amid the ongoing harvest.

2 mins

12 nabbed for hazing in Manila

Twelve boys, including 10 in their teens, were arrested for hazing along Old Panaderos Street in Sta. Ana, Manila.

1 min

Embark on Your Taiwan Journey: Travel Madness Expo 2024 Unveils a World of Wonder and Exclusive Offers

The Taiwan Tourism Administration is hosting an exciting showcase at the Travel Tour Expo 2025, offering Filipino travelers an opportunity to explore Taiwan's diverse attractions and vibrant culture.

1 min

Filipinos Go Beyond Borders at 32nd TravelTour Expo

Thousands of adventurers flocked to SMX Convention center for the opening of the 32nd TravelTour Expo, dubbed as the biggest and best travel expo in the Philippines.

1 min

CA Upholds Dismissal of Cop Over Drug War Kill

The Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld the dismissal from service of a police lieutenant over the killing of a 23-year-old epileptic in an anti-drug operation in 2017.

1 min

P39.6-M Marijuana Seized at MICP

At least 28 kilos of marijuana, valued at P39.61 million, were intercepted at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) in Tondo, Manila on Wednesday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported yesterday.

1 min

US Embassy Vehicle Flagged for Using EDSA Bus Lane

A diplomatic vehicle belonging to the United States embassy was pulled over for using the exclusive EDSA Bus Carousel during rush hour yesterday.

1 min

Coffee and coconut

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

4 mins

Sick

FIRST PERSON

3 mins

Kontra Bigay 2.0

EDITORIAL

2 mins

The world's richest men take on the world's poorest children

The world's richest man is boasting about destroying the US Agency for International Development, which saves the lives of the world's poorest children, saying he shoved it \"into the wood chipper.\"

4 mins

Office of Rep. Suan replies

I am writing to formally address and request a correction regarding a false statement attributed to Rep. Lordan Suan in Jarius Bondoc's Feb. 7 column titled, \"Pork barrels needed to convict VP Sara.\"

1 min

Hunger, poverty and corruption

VIRTUAL REALITY

4 mins

Eliminate the Dutertes: 'Marcos Forever' scheme

Two events sparked public backlash this week. I am, of course, referring to the Feb. 5 House impeachment of Vice President Inday Sara Duterte.

4 mins

Baguio Mpox Cases Now 4

Two new Mpox cases have been recorded in this city, bringing to four the number of laboratory-confirmed infections.

1 min

ASF Outbreaks Down, But Pork Prices Still Up

Outbreaks of African swine fever have continued to go down with only 130 barangays now reporting ASF infections from 133 in January, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).

1 min

1,517 HFMD Cases Logged Nationwide

Up to 1,517 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) were recorded across the country from Jan. 1 to 18, according to the Department of Health.

1 min

Japan Vows Continued Support for BARMM's Fishery Sector

The Japanese government has vowed to continue supporting the fishery sector in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the BARMM's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR).

1 min

Israel starts planning for Palestinians to leave Gaza

Israel’s defense minister ordered the army on Thursday to prepare for “voluntary” departures from Gaza, as US President Donald Trump ruled out sending American troops to the territory.

1 min

Trump sanctions ICC

Asset freeze, travel ban for Israel, US probes

1 min

Cynthia Erivo Named Hasty Pudding's Woman of the Year

Screaming fans lined the streets in frigid conditions on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of Cynthia Erivo, the \"Wicked\" star who is being celebrated as Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year.

1 min

Taiwan Detects 6 Chinese Balloons Near Island

Taiwan detected six Chinese balloons off the island, the defense ministry said yesterday, as Beijing maintains military pressure to push its claim of sovereignty.

1 min

Swedish Police Says 'Multiple Nationalities' Died in Mass Shooting

Swedish police said on Thursday the victims of the country's worst mass shooting were of multiple nationalities, as Syria and Bosnia said their citizens were among the dead.

1 min

Army helicopter tracking turned off at time of Washington crash

The Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet last week in Washington had its tracking technology turned off at the time of the crash, US Senator Ted Cruz told the New York Times.

1 min

Kendrick Lamar Promises 'Storytelling' at Super Bowl Show

Rapper Kendrick Lamar, one of the big success stories of the Grammys last week, said on Thursday his fans should expect \"storytelling\" at the Super Bowl halftime show this weekend.

1 min

MERALCO, ROS SCORE

No way Meralco would let Barangay Ginebra bring out the broom and abruptly end its campaign in the quarterfinals again.

1 min

Luka watches as LeBron scores 42 points

LeBron James joined NBA icon Michael Jordan as the only players to score 40 points in a game at the age of 40, pouring in 42 on Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 120-112.

1 min

Big-time boxing in Cebu

Three WBO regional championships will be at stake with WBO No. 1 minimumweight Vic Saludar headlining the undercard in a blockbuster boxing event called \"Binukbukay Sa Sugbu\" at the NUSTAR Resort and Casino here tonight.

1 min

Akari, Choco back in action

Games today (PhilSports Arena) 4 p.m. - Nxled vs Galeries Tower 6:30 p.m. - Akari vs Choco Mucho

1 min

Lee Embraces Challenge in ICTSI Ladies Masters

At 16, Tiffany (Jiwon) Lee is one of the youngest players in the 132-strong cast at the ICTSI Worldwide Link Philippine Ladies Masters 2025.

1 min

Alcaraz, Tsitsipas advance

Carlos Alcaraz eased into the quarterfinals of the Rotterdam Open on Thursday with a comfortable straight-sets win over Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori.

1 min

Phl gets shot at Winter Games medals

The Philippines yesterday earned cracks at a breakthrough Asian Winter Games medal courtesy of curlers Marc Pfister and Kathleen Dubberstein and speed skater Peter Groseclose in Harbin, China.

1 min

Trump and transgender

US president Donald Trump signed his fourth executive order involving the transgender community, banning transgender women from participating in women's sports in America.

2 mins

Phl's Highest Aviation Tower Rising in Clark

State-run developer Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) has committed to finish the highest air traffic control (ATC) tower in the Philippines by the second quarter in time for the influx of flights in Pampanga.

1 min

Mitsubishi to Invest P7 B in Phl

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) is planning to invest P7 billion in the Philippines in the next five years, Malacañang announced yesterday.

1 min

GDP Seen Growing by 6% This Year

The Philippine economy is expected to grow by six percent this year, up from the 5.6 percent expansion in 2024, as public investment spending will continue to drive economic activity, according to Nomura Global Markets Research.

1 min

Factory Output Posts Slower Growth in 2024

Philippine manufacturing output grew at a slower pace last year from 2023 as six industry divisions posted declines.

2 mins

Shares Drop Anew On Profit Taking

Local stocks finished the week on a sour note as investors continued to cash in following the market's recent rally.

1 min

The right thing

Hidden Agenda

4 mins

Soft is the new strong and hard

One morning, a factory manager decided to motivate his team with the charm of a drill sergeant on a bad day.

3 mins

Globe revenue soars to new high

Network provider Globe Telecom Inc. attained a new record high in revenue last year, backed by the strength of its core services.

2 mins

ALI Sees Growing Demand for Resort-Style Property in Phl

Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is seeing growing demand for resort-style luxury living in the Philippines after its high-end residential development in Bataan recorded strong take-up.

1 min

BYD sales reach 4,780 units in 2024

BYD Cars Philippines sold 4,780 passenger vehicles last year, solidifying its position as the leader in the new energy vehicle (NEV) segment in the Philippines.

1 min

Medical drone delivery pioneered by mWell in SE Asia

mWell, the digital health care arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., is introducing medical drone delivery as part of its commitment to make health and wellness accessible to Filipinos.

1 min

BACOLOD: THE LAND OF SUGAR, SWEETNESS AND SMILES

Never having been to Bacolod before, I was glued to my window seat, eager to get my first glimpse of the city.

9 mins

A Night Of Elegance And Compassion

It was truly a night to remember as Club Bulakeño held its annual ball with the theme \"Garden of Time\" at the Rizal Ballroom of Shangri-La Manila in Makati City.

1 min

Bacolod: The Land of Sugar, Sweetness and Smiles

Bacolod, a city in the Philippines, is undergoing a transformation, aiming to become a global city. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo \"Albee\" Benitez is leading initiatives with developers like Megaworld to upgrade the city, including the development of a master-planned community called Upper East.

6 mins

Is K-Lit the New K-Pop and K-Drama?

Ever since Han Kang was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature last year, much attention has been given to Korean literature, now called K-Lit.

3 mins

Is Gretchen Ho ready for Karen Davila?

Gretchen Ho's TV career has been on a fast track.

2 mins

'Captain America: Brave New World' To Set The Pace For What's Next In The MCU

Meeting Anthony Mackie back in December in Singapore made me realize that choosing him to be the next Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) just makes perfect sense.

4 mins

Beauty Gonzalez's Daughter Makes Acting Debut in 'Paquil'

Beauty Gonzalez turned heads at the premiere night of Lemuel Lorca's faith-based drama \"Paquil\" on Thursday, wearing a striking black vintage Filipiniana.

3 mins

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