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Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew
Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island released ash again yesterday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
St. Luke’s QC opens Phl’s charity ward
One of the country’s leading private hospitals has opened a new wing in its Quezon City facility dedicated to giving free medical services, including high-cost surgeries, to the poorest Filipinos.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
SM Prime tightens KYC process
The Sy family's SM Prime Holdings Inc. is strengthening its know-your-customer (KYC) process, particularly for its upscale projects, in the heat of growing scrutiny into the wealth of public and private personalities.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
PNP orders probe vs cops in rape-robbery case
Following the complaint of a Grade 9 student that she was raped and robbed by police officers over the weekend in Bacoor City, Philippine National Police acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez ordered a probe on the incident, saying the PNP has zero tolerance for misconduct.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
PNP reviewing VIP escort protocols
The Philippine National Police is reviewing its guidelines on VIP convoy movements to ensure that police escorts follow rules on courtesy and refrain from intimidating or inconveniencing motorists, acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said yesterday.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Keeping up with e-invoicing
With the Philippine tax system undergoing digital transformation, Revenue Regulation (RR) 11-2025, issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), marks another step toward this transition. The shift to electronic invoicing and sales reporting promises greater transparency, efficiency and accountability for both taxpayers and tax administration. Aside from planning for compliance, businesses may see this as a strategic opportunity to streamline operations and align with global best practices in tax digitization.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Meralco spending P3O B for distribution boost
Power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is allocating as much as P30 billion in capital expenditures (capex) next year to further improve and strengthen its distribution networks.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Argentina survives scare vs Poland
World No. 6 Argentina waltzed closer to the knockout rounds as it nipped No. 14 Poland, 3-2, in the most closely-fought duel so far in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025 last night at the PhilSports Arena.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Hidilyn far from finished
Four-time Olympian Hidilyn Diaz isn’t about to rest on her laurels and ride into the sunset. She’s gearing up to add another medal to her bulging collection at the coming Bangkok SEA Games. Hidilyn, 34, won golds at the 2019 and 2021 SEA Games, both at 55kg, then skipped the 2023 edition but now, she’s hankering for one more.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Armscor CEO passes away
Martin Tuason, chairman/president and CEO of Marikina-based Armscor Global Defense Inc. (AGDI), which is now the largest privately owned producer of firearms and ammunition in Southeast Asia, passed away last week, the company said in a statement.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
BIR suspends field tax audits amid abuse concerns
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has suspended all field audits and related operations, including the issuance of letters of authority (LOA) and mission orders, following mounting calls from senators to investigate alleged corruption and abuse within the agency.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
The SC and SALNs
The public has gained access to the statements of assets, liabilities and net worth of President Marcos, Vice President Sara Duterte and several other officials whose SALNs are submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
CLI gets SEC nod to sell P5 B bonds
Property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has received regulatory approval to offer up to P5 billion in sustainability bonds to raise fresh capital for debt payments.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Phl bids to host WB Congress
ABAP president and World Boxing (WB) Executive Board member Ricky Vargas made it known “informally” that the Philippines will bid to host the 2027 WB Congress, a year before the LA Olympics. Vargas advised the Executive Board of the intent during the WB Congress in Rome last weekend.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Pope heads to Turkey, Lebanon in first overseas trip
Pope Leo XIV embarks on his debut overseas trip on Thursday, traveling to Turkey and Lebanon to promote Christian unity and urge peace efforts amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Tulfo wants coverage of DSWD's Project Aruga expanded
Sen. Raffy Tulfo has expressed support for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)’s budget for Project Aruga, which aims to provide inclusive assistance to children with disabilities and their families.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
'Wicked' sequel sees green in weekend-winning N. America debut
Universal's musical sequel “Wicked: For Good” stole the box office spotlight in its North America debut this weekend, with a record-setting haul to the tune of $150 million, industry estimates showed on Sunday.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Denmark's CIP to build P30.5-B wind farm in Nueva Ecija
Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is spending P30.5 billion for its proposed development of a 300-megawatt (MW) onshore wind farm in Nueva Ecija.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
DPWH transparency portal unveiled
Admitting the lack of transparency in procurement processes, President Marcos yesterday launched what he described as a “digital wall against corruption,” providing information on ongoing public works projects and enabling citizens to monitor biddings and report anomalies.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
New York Mayor-elect Mamdani still views Trump as fascist
New York's incoming leftist mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Sunday he still believes US President Donald Trump is a fascist, even after the two had a warm meeting at the White House.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
BPI: Consumer loans to slow as economic activity softens
Consumer loan growth is expected to lose some momentum next year as softer economic activity, global uncertainties and shifting borrower sentiment weigh on demand, Bank of the Philippine Islands executives said.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Rebel killed, soldier wounded in Kalinga clash
Soldiers from the 503rd Infantry “Peace and Justice” Brigade clashed with communist rebels in Pinukpuk town in Kalinga on Sunday.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Eastern Visayas workers get pay hike
Minimum wage earners in Eastern Visayas are getting an increase in their daily take-home pay, according to the National Wages and Productivity Commission.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Destabilization
The word for the day is \"destabilization.\"
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
The world in a barangay: Rethinking home, relationships and security
After living in the Philippines for a year and a half, what has stayed with me most vividly is the different way many Filipinos understand home. For many families, home feels less like a physical structure and more like a living network of relationships.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
9,000 runners answer RnR Manila starting gun
Almost 9,000 runners converge for the AIA Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila fourth edition on Saturday.
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November 25, 2025
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Angels, Chargers arrange semis showdown
Petro Gazz went to Myla Pablo when the team needed her the most, pulling off a 25-23, 25-19, 16-25, 25-14 victory over old rival Creamline yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to make the PVL Reinforced Conference semifinals while ending the Cool Smashers’ long run of podium finishes.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Index returns to 6,000 level
Investors went on a buying spree yesterday to extend the local stock market's win run and lift it back above the 6,000 level ahead of what could be groundbreaking developments this week.
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November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
US hails 'tremendous progress' at Ukraine peace talks
The White House said on Sunday that talks in Switzerland on a proposal to end the Ukraine war marked a “significant step forward,” and reaffirmed that any eventual deal would “fully uphold” the war-wracked country’s sovereignty.
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