The Philippine Star - April 23, 2025

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April 23, 2025

Pinoys united in mourning Francis: A true father

Often engaged in bitter bickering, Filipinos across the political spectrum are united in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years.

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Pope Died of Stroke, Cardiac Arrest; Had Type 2 Diabetes

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died of stroke and irreversible cardiac arrest, Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli said in the death certificate, which was released by the Vatican.

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Nora Aunor laid to rest at Libingan

National Artist Nora Aunor was laid to rest yesterday at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City, following a state funeral attended by her family, friends and devoted fans.

2 mins

Senate Detains for 2 Days Special Envoy in Rody's Arrest

The Senate has taken into custody the special envoy on transnational crime, who has been cited in contempt for allegedly lying about details in the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte and turnover to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

1 min

NBI Files Raps vs 4 'Fake News' Vloggers

Four vloggers are facing charges for allegedly manipulating video interviews of state officials and spreading misleading online content.

1 min

Phl Islamic Burial Act signed

President Marcos has signed a law requiring the proper and immediate burial of deceased Muslims following Islamic rites.

2 mins

Earth Day: DENR pushes shift to renewable energy

As the country observed Earth Day, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga underscored the urgency of a unified, multisectoral approach to combat climate change and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

3 mins

Speaker mobilizes Lakas-CMD for election sweep

Speaker Martin Romualdez, president of the dominant Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), has rallied the party's full political machinery to secure a sweeping victory for the 11-member senatorial slate of the pro-administration Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas in the May 12 midterm elections.

1 min

61-Year-Old OFW Killed in Italy Burglary

A 61-year-old Filipino household helper was killed in a burglary in Milan, Italy on Sunday.

1 min

Que slay suspect linked to kidnap of Guo aide

A Chinese national being held for the kidnapping and killing of steel magnate Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo was also involved in the abduction and rape of a finance officer of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo.

3 mins

PRP Urges Support for Marcoleta's Senate Bid

People's Reform Party president Narciso Santiago Jr. has called on all PRP candidates and members nationwide to rally behind the senatorial candidacy of Rodante Marcoleta in the 2025 midterm elections.

1 min

Taiwan Welcomes Easing of Travel Restrictions for Phl Officials

Taiwan welcomed yesterday the Philippine government's decision to ease decades-old travel restrictions for Philippine government officials to maximize investment opportunities.

1 min

SM Prime: Powering a Sustainable Future

For SM Prime, sustainability is not merely a statement, but a strategic imperative that is deeply embedded in the way the company operates.

2 mins

VP lawyers 'more than confident' of her acquittal

With her lawyers \"more than confident\" of her acquittal in an impeachment trial, Vice President Sara Duterte scoffed at suggestions by some lawmakers that her endorsement of 12 senatorial candidates was a move to secure votes against her conviction.

3 mins

Marbil sacks QCPD chief

Following the alleged abuses committed by a member of the Quezon City Police District, Brig. Gen. Melecio Buslig Jr. was relieved as QCPD director on Monday.

2 mins

Comelec orders Pasig bet: Answer DQ case

Pasig congressional candidate Christian Sia has been summoned by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to answer the disqualification complaint filed against him over his lewd remarks on single mothers.

1 min

Church, quo vadis?

SKETCHES

4 mins

An unholy week to die

CTALK

4 mins

Our power, our planet

EDITORIAL

2 mins

An Italian manufacturer in the Philippines

THE CORNER ORACLE

4 mins

Foreign poll observers for what?

COMMONSENSE

4 mins

'Vote selling' a lousy alibi to withhold ballot receipt

GOTCHA

3 mins

Francis worked to make Catholic Church more inclusive

World view

2 mins

Cebu's Garcia Files Raps Vs 2 Vloggers

Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia yesterday filed multiple cyberlibel complaints against two vloggers who accused her and her family of corruption.

1 min

Marcos Inaugurates Misamis Port Facility

President Marcos yesterday vowed to continue undertaking infrastructure projects that boost economic activity as he led the inauguration of a facility under the P430.3-million Balingoan Port expansion in Misamis Oriental.

1 min

7 Stabbed Dead in Antipolo Bakery

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – Seven people were found dead with multiple stab wounds in a bakery in Antipolo City yesterday morning.

1 min

Irish-born American cardinal entrusted as 'camerlengo'

Cardinal Kevin Farrell remembers the day Pope Francis asked him to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy See after the death of one pope and before the election of another.

1 min

Harvard Sues Trump Over US Federal Funding Cuts

Harvard sued US President Donald Trump's administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision.

1 min

Perry gears up for sci-fi inspired world tour

In less than a year, Katy Perry (in photo) has released an album, campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and, just this week, flown to space.

1 min

Trump to Attend Pope Francis' Funeral in Rome

CIUDAD DEL VATICAN (AFP)—US President Donald Trump on Monday said he and his wife Melania plan to attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, in what would be Trump's first trip abroad since taking office in January.

1 min

Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport

A Delta Air Lines airplane caught fire on Monday before it was supposed to take off at a central Florida airport, forcing the evacuation of passengers, airport officials said.

1 min

Villa, Ng top Punta Fuego's Turtle Run

John Ravena Villa (with a time of 18:17) and Bea Victoria Ng (25:01) took the 5k top honors in the 11th Annual Turtle Run on Saturday at Peninsula de Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas.

2 mins

PLDT, Creamline reach q'finals with 1-1 slates

After dropping the first two sets, PLDT came back strong and dragged Nakhon Ratchasima of Thailand to a fifth set before dropping a 24-26, 20-25, 25-20, 25-20, 9-15 decision in the AVC Women's Champions League yesterday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

1 min

PISTONS SNAP LONG PLAYOFF SKID

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The Detroit Pistons snapped their record 15-game NBA playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday to level their Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece.

1 min

Espedido, Edoc show way

Mavis Espedido launched her bid for a second straight title in impressive fashion, firing a 76 to seize a three-stroke lead over Venus delos Santos in the girls' 7-10 division at the ICTSI Sherwood Hills Junior PGT Championship in Trece Martires, Cavite yesterday.

1 min

Finalists back to work

PBA Commissioner's Cup finalists TNT and Barangay Ginebra return to action, facing separate opponents in a Philippine Cup doubleheader at the Smart Araneta Coliseum today.

1 min

PAL taps British aviation expert as new president

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to name British aviation veteran Richard Nuttall as its new president, industry sources told The STAR.

1 min

IMF slashes Phl growth forecasts for 2025, 2026

WEAKER GLOBAL OUTLOOK, TRADE TENSIONS:

2 mins

PSEi Manages Small Gain on Bargain Hunting

Investors continued with their bargain hunting activities supported by optimism around the positive 2024 earnings results of most listed companies, allowing the local stock market to post marginal gains for a second consecutive session.

1 min

HYUNDAI UNVEILS NEW IONIQ 6 AND IONIQ 6 N LINE AT SEOUL MOBILITY SHOW

The recently concluded Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) might still seem fresh to both the public and industry personnel, but as the MIAS organizers were closing the convention doors last April 13, the people behind the Seoul Mobility Show were doing exactly the same.

2 mins

Lynk & Co 01 PHEV Delivers Impressive 47.08 km/L Fuel Mileage Based on AAP-Sanctioned City Driving Test

For drivers seeking to elevate their daily commute and weekend adventures, the Lynk & Co 01 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) emerges as a compelling choice.

2 mins

BYD Cars Philippines starts 2025 strong—expands nationwide reach with new dealerships

BYD now has 29 active dealerships nationwide, with a total of 77 dealerships to be operational by the end of 2025

4 mins

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS named 2025 World Performance Car

International journalists cite model's groundbreaking T-Hybrid technology as key in winning the title

2 mins

PAL From B1

According to Asian Aviation, \"Nuttall has a wealth of industry experience spanning three decades and five continents, having held multiple chief officer and board positions in aviation companies across the globe.\"

1 min

Pag-IBIG Seen Keeping Loan Rates Steady in H2

The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG, is expected to maintain its interest rates for home loans for the rest of the year as collection performance is steady.

1 min

DBP to expand partnerships for reforestation drive

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is aggressively expanding its network of sectoral partners to ramp up support for the national government's efforts to rehabilitate and improve forest cover in key areas across the country, its top official said.

1 min

JBL Takes You to Tomorrowland — A Music Experience Like No Other

JBL has teamed up with Tomorrowland, one of the world's most celebrated electronic dance music festivals, to deliver an exceptional audio experience.

1 min

With AI, Your PC Is Anything You Make It To Be

If AI PCs had a second-hand market, imagine what it would look like if their previous owners didn't format their devices. Would these AI models take on a life of their own, moving on with the quirks of their previous users?

1 min

TCL celebrates 25 years of innovation and excellence in Filipino homes

It's rare to see a brand stay relevant for over two decades, but TCL has managed to do just that—and more.

2 mins

Axelum to Take Advantage of PHL Competitiveness

Axelum Resources Corp., a listed integrated manufacturer and exporter of premium coconut products, intends to capitalize on the Philippines' competitive position over neighboring coconut exporting countries once the United States resumes its higher reciprocal tariffs for most of its trade partners.

1 min

Thai Firm Investing P1B for Coconut Processing Facility

A Thai-affiliated company is spending more than P1 billion to build a coconut processing facility in Misamis Oriental for exports, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).

1 min

SPNEC signs largest Phl financing deal

SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has sealed a P150-billion syndicated loan—the largest in the Philippines—to bankroll the construction of MTerra Solar in Central Luzon.

1 min

Trump tariffs threaten GCash IPO

But preparations still underway

2 mins

Metro Pacific Aids Maasin City Farmers

The corporate social responsibility arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. is supporting farmers in Leyte through sustainable agricultural practices and improving livelihoods.

1 min

Pop Mart Eyes Unboxing of New Stores, Fresh Designs in Phl

Collectible designer toys in blind boxes such as Labubu and Crybaby, is looking to expand in the Philippines by opening new stores and working with local creatives for new designs.

1 min

MAP pushes for swift completion of key NLEX-SLEX, Skyway link

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is urging the government and project stakeholders to fast track the completion of the link connecting the North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway Connector Road Project and Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3.

1 min

DOE Clears MGen's 1,273-MW Coal Plants

Pangilinan-led Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has secured confirmation from the Department of Energy (DOE) exempting its two coal-fired power plants from the existing coal moratorium.

1 min

Explore global Thai brands at Thailand Franchise Pavilion 2025

The Thai Trade Center in Manila, under the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Royal Thai Embassy, is proud to announce the participation of the Thailand Franchise Pavilion at the International Franchise Expo — Franchise Asia Philippines 2025, happening from April 25 to 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center, Manila.

1 min

Korean rail operator tapped to prepare MRT-7 operations

Food-to-infrastructure giant San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has signed the services of South Korea's national rail operator to prepare the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) for its opening slated in 2026.

2 mins

NCR economy grows by 5.6% in 2024

The economy of Metro Manila expanded at a faster pace in 2024, driven primarily by the growth in the services sector, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

2 mins

WHAT FASHION MODELS LEARNED FROM PITOY MORENO

During Pitoy Moreno's recent centennial celebration at the Metropolitan Museum, it was serendipity that I bumped into one of Pitoy's BFFs and muses, Conchitina Sevilla Bernardo, with her husband, former Spanish Amb. Lani Bernardo.

2 mins

What Fashion Models Learned From Pitoy Moreno

It was a tight ship, especially on international travels. We obeyed him and that was that. No questions asked.

1 min

Summer Escapade in the City

Rustan's captures the essence of resort living.

3 mins

NORA AUNOR: FROM SUPERSTAR TO NATIONAL ARTIST OF THE PEOPLE

Nora's kayumanggi type which the masa could identify with, paved the way for more inclusivity, away from the colonial mentality-driven star system. This was also in tune with a period of social unrest and a new sense of nationalism.

4 mins

Aicelle Santos performs Walang Himala at necrological service honoring Nora Aunor

The Metropolitan Theater became a place of solemn remembrance on Tuesday as the country paid tribute to National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Nora Aunor.

2 mins

KAY GANDA NG ATING MUSIKA: LOOKING BACK ON HAJJI ALEJANDRO'S ENDURING OPM LEGACY

After being hospitalized for nearly two months, singer Hajji Alejandro, the original \"Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala,\" passed away Monday morning.

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