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The Philippine Star
DOJ: Roque, Ong passports canceled
The passports of former presidential spokesman Harry Roque and his co-accused Cassandra Li Ong have been canceled over qualified human trafficking charges in connection with their alleged involvement in the illegal operations of a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Town councilor dies in road mishap
A town councilor died in a road crash along the national highway in Leon Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte on Sunday, police reported.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
SM optimistic on Phl market despite risks, uncertainties
SM Group remains optimistic and committed to investing in the Philippines despite challenges being faced by the country.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
SEC OKs ACEN unit’s capital stock hike
Enex Energy Corp., a subsidiary of Ayala-led ACEN Corp., has secured regulatory approval to increase its authorized capital stock, giving it more room to raise fresh funds and advance its growth plans.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
'We hear you'
The Palace press officer issued that statement in response to the anti-corruption rally of a religious sect held over two days (cut short from the intended three-day gathering) at the Rizal Park last week.
4 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
SRP limits eyed on pork, onions, carrots
The government is set to issue recommended price ceilings for several imported pork cuts, as well as onions and carrots shipped from overseas, in a bid to temper price spikes ahead of the holiday season.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Aicelle Santos breathes new life into The Company's classic Now That I Have You
In celebration of The CompanY’s remarkable 40th anniversary in the music industry, one of their most cherished and enduring hits, Now That I Have You, receives a heartfelt and contemporary reinvention. This time, it is brought to life by the incomparable Aicelle Santos, one of the country's most expressive and technically gifted vocalists.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
JOY'S JOYFUL TREES
At the corner of Ayala Avenue and Recoletos Street in Makati City, there is a welcome oasis full of tropical plants and trees that provide shade and greenery in the middle of a buzzling business district.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Caritas approached to support civilian-military junta
People pushing for a civilian-military junta have allegedly sought the support of Caritas Philippines president Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, and possibly even other religious officials.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
FDA, LTO lead red tape complaint list
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has identified the 10 poorest-performing government agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) under its red tape complaint list.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
BizNewsAsia
Tonight, BizNewsAsia, my baby weekly business newsmagazine, celebrates its 24th anniversary. Meaning by midnight tonight, BizNewsAsia begins its 25th year, marking a quarter century of unrivalled and profound economic, business, political and social affairs journalism.
4 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Balesin features tastemakers across their destinations
Alphaland’s Balesin Key launched Balesin Tastemakers, a three-date culinary series that brings distinguished chefs to two of Balesin Key’s prestigious destinations, Balesin Island and Balesin Pines.
3 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Manila ordinance banning face covers for motorcycle riders hit
For supposedly trampling on human rights, a militant youth group opposed the Manila city government's new ordinance prohibiting the use of masks and other face coverings by motorcycle riders.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
ROCHELLE AND SUNSHINE ON SEXBOMB'S HEYDAY, SISTERHOOD AND REUNION
\"At ang nakakaloka, kinabukasan, alam niya. At kinabukasan rin may penalty ka,\" added Sunshine.
5 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
'Slain drug suspects carried noodles, not shabu'
Instead of illegal drugs, the three men who were killed in an alleged shootout with anti-narcotics operatives in Cubao, Quezon City last week carried packages filled with noodles and stones.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
YULO MAKES IT A TWIN HIT
In a span of five days, Karl Eldrew Yulo carved a name for himself in the gymnastics world.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Phl firms clinch $18 M export sales in China expo
The Philippines generated $18 million in export sales from its participation in a trade fair held in China, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Globe saving P100 M from shift to e-vehicles
Globe Telecom Ine. is deploying 20 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) for its field sales service by yearend, a move that would bring the telco-to-tech giant at least P100 million in savings in the long run.
1 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Beyond cash-lite
Our cash-lite era is here. The arrival of Google Pay in the Philippines, which comes on the heels of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s policy clarification, marks more than just the introduction of another global payment app. It signals a deeper transition underway: the mainstreaming of tokenization, the invisible engine that will power the country’s shift toward a safer, smarter and truly cash-lite economy. We are witnessing the convergence of consumer readiness, policy clarity and technological momentum.
3 min |
November 25, 2025
The Philippine Star
Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew
Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island released ash again yesterday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.
1 min |
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.
1 min |
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.
1 min |
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.
2 min |
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.
1 min |
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.
2 min |
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.
1 min |
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.
1 min |
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.
2 min |
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.
1 min |
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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