The Philippine Star - April 29, 2025

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April 29, 2025

Towards deepening Japan-Phl strategic partnership

Warm greetings to the people of the Philippines. I am Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, and I am truly delighted to be visiting your country.

4 mins

NBI probes China's election interference

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has launched a probe on allegations of China's interference in the Philippines' midterm elections.

2 mins

SWS: 75% back bets asserting Phl sovereignty

Three in every four Filipino voters will support candidates they believe will assert Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, a recent survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.

2 mins

NSC Refutes China Claim of Sandy Cay 'Seizure'

There is \"no truth whatsoever\" to the China Coast Guard (CCG)'s declaration that it has seized the Pag-asa (Sandy) Cay, National Security Council (NSC) assistant director general Jonathan Malaya said yesterday.

5 mins

Bulusan erupts; alert level raised

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has placed Mt. Bulusan under Alert Level 1 following a phreatic eruption early morning yesterday.

3 mins

Phl, New Zealand Set to Sign Status of Visiting Forces Agreement

The Philippines and New Zealand are set to sign a defense agreement that will enable both countries' armed forces to enhance their cooperative activities and conduct joint exercises in each other's territories.

2 mins

Over 200,000 jobs to be offered on Labor Day

A total of 216,144 local and overseas jobs will be offered during government-initiated job fairs scheduled for May 1, the Department of Labor and Employment has announced.

2 mins

Gas prices jump P1.35 per liter

Motorists should brace for another spike at the pump this week, with gasoline prices going up by over P1 per liter.

1 min

LPA enters PAR - Pagasa

A low-pressure area (LPA) entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and may develop into a typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday.

1 min

Kadiwa stores to sell P20/kilo rice in May

Rice priced at P20 per kilo can be bought in Cebu and Kadiwa outlets for vulnerable sectors starting May 2, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced yesterday.

2 mins

Brian Poe carries forward legacy of FPJ

Brian Poe, the first nominee of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list and the proud grandson of the renowned Fernando Poe Jr., emerges as a passionate advocate for honoring and advancing the legacy of his grandfather.

2 mins

Roque, 49 others charged with human trafficking

Qualified human trafficking charges have been filed against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque and 49 others.

1 min

BBM, FL back from Rome

President Marcos returned to the country yesterday after attending the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.

1 min

Dynamo

FIRST PERSON - He assumed the post burdened with high expectations. He has not disappointed—so far.

3 mins

Headwinds at the airport

EYES WIDE OPEN

3 mins

Sandbar grabber

EDITORIAL

2 mins

Laborers' elusive dream

PERCEPTIONS

3 mins

Emerging from a collective silence, universities organize to fight Trump

World views

2 mins

Rainshowers flood parts of Metro

Heavy to intense rainshowers caused flooding in some areas in Metro Manila yesterday, according to the state weather bureau.

1 min

'Wear mask outdoors'

The Quezon City government yesterday advised residents to wear face masks when going outside after it recorded \"unhealthy\" and \"very unhealthy\" air quality in some parts of the city.

1 min

Hazy skies in MM caused by fires - DENR

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) monitored hazy skies in Metro Manila yesterday due to fires that broke out at a sanitary landfill in Montalban, Rizal and a warehouse in Quezon City.

1 min

Isko also endorses Pacquiao, Tolentino

At Manila mayoral candidate Isko Moreno's campaign event, Vice President Sara Duterte rallied support for \"Duter10\" bets while Moreno held up the hands of administration-backed Alyansa candidates.

1 min

3 Bogus Cops Caught With Grenades

Three people posing as policemen were arrested for possession of hand grenades in Manila yesterday.

1 min

Ride-hailing driver found dead

A 62-year-old driver of ride-hailing app Grab was found dead in his car, which was parked in Quezon City yesterday.

1 min

Partylist Nominee Shot Dead in Manila

A nominee of a party-list group running for a seat in the House of Representatives in the May 12 midterm elections was gunned down by motorcycle-riding men in Manila yesterday.

1 min

P74.8-M shabu seized in Caloocan

Anti-narcotics officers confiscated methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu valued at P74.8 million in Barangay Amparo, Caloocan on Sunday night.

1 min

Que Kidnap Suspects Face DOJ Probe

A lawyer questioned yesterday the arrest of two Chinese nationals implicated in the kidnap-slay of steel magnate Anson Que.

1 min

Misamis Oriental Gov Faces DQ Case for 'Sexist' Remarks

For uttering allegedly sexist remarks, Misamis Oriental Gov. Peter Unabia may be barred from seeking reelection in the May 12 polls as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday filed on its own a case to disqualify him as a candidate.

1 min

Croc Bites Curious Intruder in Zamboanga Sibugay

A 10-foot-long crocodile bit and seriously injured a man who, out of curiosity, jumped into its enclosure in Siay town, Zamboanga Sibugay yesterday.

1 min

2 Strong Quakes Jolt Cagayan

Two strong earthquakes jolted Cagayan yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

1 min

7 Suspected NPA Rebels Killed in Negros Clash

Seven suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels, including four ranking officials, died in an armed encounter with soldiers in Barangay Tapi, Kabankalan City in Negros Occidental on Sunday.

1 min

Bong Go Vows Accessible Services to Pangasinenses

Sen. Bong Go, an adopted son of Pangasinan, reaffirmed his commitment to deliver accessible services at the community level, particularly in poor and far-flung areas, as a means to ensure inclusive development.

1 min

Trump's Threats Gave Europe Political Will to Spend More on Defense

Inside a sprawling hangar in Spain, workers bolt together a fuselage for European aerospace giant Airbus, which churns out jets and other military equipment.

1 min

Israel Flattens Remaining Ruins of Rafah

Israel's army is flattening the remaining ruins of the city of Rafah on the southern edge of the Gaza Strip, residents say, in what they fear is a part of a plan to herd the population into confinement in a giant camp on the barren ground.

1 min

Yemen's Houthi TV: 68 bodies recovered after US strike

Sixty-eight bodies were recovered in Yemen and 47 others were wounded after a US strike on Saada hit a detention center hosting African migrants, Yemen's Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported on Monday.

1 min

Women's toilets not for trans women, — UK watchdog

Britain's equality watchdog has advised that trans women should not be allowed to use women's toilets following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on the legal definition of a woman.

1 min

Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone

A man in his 20s was airlifted from Japan's Mt. Fuji then rescued again from its steep slopes, just days later because he returned to find his phone, according to media reports.

1 min

Conclave to elect new pope starts May 7

Catholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday, a week after the death of Pope Francis.

1 min

Russia, Ukraine Trade Long-Range Strikes

As peace talks enter 'very critical' week

1 min

Filipino drag performer from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' dies at 44

Ten suspects go on trial in Paris today over the 2016 robbery of US celebrity Kim Kardashian, which saw some $10 million worth of jewelry stolen from the reality TV star and influencer.

1 min

Fires rage 2 days after Iran port blast killed 40

Firefighters in Iran battled raging fires on Monday at the country's largest commercial port, two days after a massive explosion killed at least 40 people, state TV reported.

1 min

Canada Votes for New Gov't to Take on Trump

Canada elects a new government today to confront annexation threats from the United States and deal directly with US President Donald Trump, whose trade war has defined the campaign.

1 min

Student stabs 4 in South Korean high school attack

A teenage student stabbed four people, injuring three of them seriously, in a knife attack at a South Korean high school on Monday, police said.

1 min

Lopez bids UP 'sayonara' for Japan league

Another Maroon is off to the overseas league to turn professional.

1 min

Raga rules SBA Philippine Open

Anton \"The Dragon\" Raga claimed the crown in the Sharks Billiards Association Philippine Open 2025, completing his championship run with a 13-7 conquest of Jerico \"Panday\" Bañares in the finale at the Sharks Arena and Sports Bar in Quezon City Sunday.

1 min

JAVINIAR GOES SOLO

That's how Excellent Noodles skipper Joseph Javiniar transitioned six years after picking up the bike and, yesterday, claiming his first stage triumph in the MPTC Tour of Luzon: Great Revival here.

2 mins

Sea Games Dilemma

The SEA Games are scheduled in Thailand on Dec. 9-20 with 574 gold medals at stake in 50 sports and the defending men's 5x5 basketball champion is the Philippines.

2 mins

Suzuki One Up With a 77

Ryuji Suzuki weathered two late bogeys but held his nerve to card a 77 at the up-and-down Splendido Taal Golf Club, seizing a slender one-shot lead over Vito Sarines in the 11-14 division of the ICTSI Splendido Taal Junior PGT Championship yesterday.

1 min

MVP Group backs FIVB World Championship

The MVP Group, headed by chairman and staunch sports advocate Manuel V. Pangilinan, formalized its ironclad support to the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) for the historic staging of the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship Philippines 2025 from Sept. 12 to 28.

1 min

'Add to cart' initiative seen to yield P320M

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM)'s \"add to cart\" initiative is expected to generate at least P320 million in sales this year as the government moves for a more efficient procurement process.

1 min

Too early to tinker with growth targets

DESPITE TRUMP'S PUNITIVE TARIFFS

1 min

Shares Tumble on Lack of Positive Catalysts

Share prices tumbled yesterday as investors opted to take profits amid lack of positive catalysts.

1 min

How creative thinkers are making millions

When meeting your team, how would you encourage them to think creatively?

4 mins

PPA profit doubles to P3.88 B in Q1

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) hiked its profit by more than double in the first quarter, setting it up for another year of possibly turning over its highest dividends.

1 min

SMX Convention Center Doubling Capacity by 2027

The Sy family's SM Prime Holdings Inc. is set to double the capacity of SMX Convention Center Manila by 2027 with the addition of a new world-class venue called SMXCITE.

1 min

DBM: State agencies start 2026 project submissions

New project proposals for 2026 are pouring in as the Marcos administration targets tangible outputs halfway through its term, with the budget department closely monitoring fiscal space.

2 mins

Keppel eyes PSE exit in June

Keppel Philippines Holdings Inc. (KPH) is targeting to exit the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) by June, ending its almost four decades of being a publicly listed firm.

1 min

PNB earnings climb 15% to P6.1 B

Philippine National Bank (PNB) grew its net income by 15 percent to P6.1 billion in the first quarter, bolstered by higher margins from loans and treasury assets as well as stronger trading gains.

1 min

Meralco Core Profit Rises to P11 B in Q1

Power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), whose franchise has been extended until 2053, saw its earnings grow to over P11 billion in the first quarter, fueled by growth across core segments.

1 min

BPI to Launch P5-B Sustainability Bonds

Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is raising at least P5 billion via the issuance of peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds to support sustainable initiatives, in its latest move to bolster green and inclusive financing.

1 min

CWT Certificates: Tax Savings in Disguise

Top of Mind

3 mins

Export ban on Polish poultry to affect Phl supply base

The export restriction on poultry products from certain regions of Poland may impact the country's supply base for imported raw materials, particularly mechanically deboned meat (MDM), which is a vital raw material of local meat processors, industry players said.

2 mins

'INCOGNITO' CAST BRAVES SNOWSTORMS, FINDS BROTHERHOOD IN JAPAN

ABS-CBN'S HIT ACTION SERIES \"Incognito\" continues to captivate and thrill viewers, maintaining high primetime TV ratings and consistently in the Top 10 most-watched series on Netflix Philippines.

2 mins

At 30, Alisah Bonaobra looks to explore jazz and the broadway stage

The Pinay singer Alisah Bonaobra had a successful birthday concert in the US, her home base, titled \"Alisah @30,\" attended by family, friends and her community at the St. Raymond Catholic Church.

2 mins

Incognito

Asked about the show's consistent popularity on Netflix, the cast expressed deep gratitude.

1 min

TJ Trinidad surprises Jericho Rosales on 'Quezon' set

TJ Trinidad recently made a visit to the set of the upcoming historical biopic \"Quezon,\" surprising its cast and production crew members.

1 min

Callback Holds Inaugural Workshop for Aspiring Pinoy Actors

Callback, the Philippines’ pioneering digital casting platform, announces its first-ever intensive workshop, \"Acting as a Career: Audition Fundamentals,\" on May 10, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ateneo de Manila University.

2 mins

TV5 'SING GALING' SEMI-FINALISTS SHARE THE TOUGHEST PART OF THE SHOW

Performing the songs that they are not familiar with is the toughest part of TV5's \"Sing Galing,\" according to its \"Bida-Oke Star\" semi-finalists Maricel Park and Shanen Garciso.

1 min

Is this the little boy I carried?

In a few hours, my only son Chino will walk down the aisle to await his bride Gi-Anne Marie Agoncillo by the altar.

4 mins

Exploring Central Bohemia

Prague is the main destination to go to in the Czech Republic, but there are so many places to go to from there.

3 mins

Obesity Therapies You Should Know

It is a second-line therapy for diabetes following first-line therapy with metformin.

1 min

World Vision calls for support for displaced children after Myanmar earthquake

Citing that children in disaster-stricken areas are among the most vulnerable, World Vision, the global humanitarian organization, is urging the international community to mobilize resources to help children who have been displaced and separated from their families after the massive earthquake in central Myanmar.

1 min

WHY OUR FIGHT AGAINST DENGUE FEELS LIKE A CAMPAIGN RALLY

Our nurse, Messach, had a sullen look on his face. \"Doc,\" he said, \"our BHWs report two confirmed dengue cases in their sitio. Both were admitted to the city hospital.\"

4 mins

OBESITY THERAPIES YOU SHOULD KNOW

Studies show that adults with excess weight have a 55 percent higher risk of developing depression over their lifetime, while people with depression have a 58 percent increased risk of obesity.

5 mins

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