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The Philippine Star
FRONTRUNNERS TO GET NEXT YEAR'S OSCAR NODS
OSCAR SEASON IS UPON US AGAIN. The movies competing for glory this year are a lot less buzzy than last year, but that doesn't stop us from weighing in and predicting what movies and performances are destined for the ultimate recognition in cinema come March next year.
4 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Corruption and economic growth
Can corruption risk a country’s economic growth?
4 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
483,334 register for barangay, SK elections
The number of new voters intending to participate in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections is nearing half a million, according to the Commission on Elections.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
HAPPINESS USED TO TREND. NOW IT NEEDS A TRIGGER WARNING
Putting something out into the world used to be an act of joy. I would post because something looked good, felt good, or inspired good thoughts.
4 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Bebang Halo-Halo eyes int'l expansion
Following its rapid expansion in the Philippines, Bebang Halo-Halo is planning to bring the Filipino dessert overseas by making its sweet debut in Dubai.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
You can run, but you can’t hide
As promised, the first criminal cases in connection with the flood control scandal were filed in court yesterday by the Office of the Ombudsman.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Visa eyes rollout of contactless payments in 7-Eleven stores
Global payments firm Visa is partnering with 7-Eleven to bring tap-to-pay transactions, including Google Pay, to more convenience stores across the country, following a pilot launch that began earlier this year.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Marcos vs Marcos
The peaceful, nonpolitical rally of the Iglesia ni Cristo in Rizal Park became politically charged on its second night as it allowed a politician to address the crowd: President Marcos’ estranged elder sister, Sen. Imee Marcos.
4 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
RENNA ANGELES & ANA AMIGO ANTONIO CELEBRATE WITH GRACE & GRIT
Two remarkable women recently marked another year around the sun — each celebration made more meaningful by the grace of survival and the quiet courage that has carried them through serious health challenges.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
THE BODY SHOP UNWRAPS A SEASON OF JOY
This Christmas, share the spirit of the season with The Body Shop's Wrapped in Love collection.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
VINFAST PHL STILL ON 'MARKET DISRUPTION' MODE WITH BUYBACK PROGRAM
As the country's automotive industry - as with the rest of the world - appears to be reconsidering the previously mad dash to full electric, it behooves BEV (battery electric vehicle) champions to not just make their case for the powertrain, but ensure that the transition to it is both palatable and truly viable.
2 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Young Yulo best Phl bet in Gymnastics Jr. World meet
The stage is set for Karl Eldrew Yulo, Paris Olympics double-gold winner Carlos Yulo’s talented younger brother, to make a name of his own.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
SC junks Bato's bid to see ICC warrant
The Supreme Court has rejected the bid of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to compel Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to produce a copy of the supposed arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC), in connection with the crimes against humanity case over the previous administration's bloody war on drugs.
2 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
NOTES ON THE BEAT
Cabinet From B1
2 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Maroons target Top Two clincher
Reigning champion University of the Philippines guns for the second and last twice-to-beat edge against Final Four hopeful Ateneo in the Battle of Katipunan to kickstart the final week of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball eliminations today at the Mall of Asia Arena.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
PCC refers flood control bid-rigging case to DOJ
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has referred its initial findings of bid-rigging in flood control projects in Bulacan to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for evaluation.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
horoscope
(November 19 Wednesday)
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November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Biz groups: Cabinet changes to strengthen investments
Business groups and investment promotion agencies welcomed President Marcos’ new Cabinet appointments, saying the move is expected to help strengthen investor confidence.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Chelsea sustains recovery in 9 months
Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp., the shipping and logistics arm of Udenna Corp., sustained its recovery from January to September, driven by strong revenue growth fueled by solid performance across freight, chartering, logistics and food and beverage segments.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Instead of complaining, talk about solutions
At the recent Nordic Ambassadors Forum hosted by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham) last week at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati, Denmark’s Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin’s remarks struck me the most as being direct and to the point in dealing with the Philippines’ current political and economic malady.
4 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Gov’t urged to return PDIC funds
The country’s largest business organizations are urging the government to return more than P107 billion remitted by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) to the National Treasury, warning that the move risks undermining confidence in the financial system.
2 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
UN approves Trump's plan for Gaza's future
The Trump administration's blueprint to secure and govern Gaza won strong approval at the United Nations on Monday, a crucial step that provides international support for US efforts to move the devastated territory toward peace following two years of war.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
MRT glitch strands commuters; free rides offered
Commuters faced delays yesterday morning after the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 suffered a technical glitch, disrupting MRT-3 operations.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
PNP lauds INC for peaceful rally
The Philippine National Police yesterday commended PNP personnel and the Iglesia Ni Cristo for the peaceful and orderly conclusion of the two-day INC assemblies initially planned to run for three days.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Phinma to start construction of housing project in Davao
Phinma Community Housing (CoHo) is set to start its first housing project in Davao City this month, aimed at providing more than 500 families with row houses.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Mondilla, Que share ICTSI Valley first-round lead
Sporting a fresh new look and an even sharper game, Clyde Mondilla surged to the top of the ICTSI Valley Golf Challenge leaderboard with a masterful seven-under card - until a shaky finish forced him to settle for a 67 and allowed Angelo Que to pull even after the opening round at the Valley Golf Club in Antipolo yesterday.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Trump hosts Saudi prince for 1st time since Khashoggi killing
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will receive a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, signing defense and nuclear deals during his first visit to the United States since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Guangzhou chronicles 2
After five full days spying out the land, I quickly realized the day-to-day differences between the Philippines and China. For starters, since I rarely travel abroad, I never heard or knew much about China Southern Airlines, but many Pinoy OFWs have.
3 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
Leaders of the pack
NLEX and Rain or Shine are on top of the PBA Philippine Cup standings with identical 6-2 records as the league takes a break to give way to the FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
The Philippine Star
'Parasocial' is Cambridge Dictionary's 'Word of the Year'
The rise of artificial intelligence has paved the way for a centuries-old concept into mainstream online discourse.
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