The Philippine Star - May 12, 2024

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May 12, 2024

PCG: Another shoal ruined by reclamation

China has dumped crushed corals in Escoda Shoal off Palawan province in another island reclamation activity within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which prompted the deployment of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s biggest vessel in the area.

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Former DOH chief to appeal COVID graft raps

Former health chief Francisco Duque III is set to file a motion for reconsideration of the order of the Office of the Ombudsman for the filing of graft charges against him over the alleged irregular transfer of over P41 billion for the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID-19.

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Military must evolve fast - Gibo

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) must evolve fast and “try to focus on actual soldiering” because of threats to a “free and open” Asia-Pacific region, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said on Friday.

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Public school students get the boardroom experience

RFM Corp. chairman, president and CEO Joey Concepcion welcomed into the boardroom of the food and beverage giant students from the Raja Soliman Science High School and Rizal High School last May 10 as part of a unique, immersive learning experience on entrepreneurship and business leadership.

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Bato gives more details on 'Judas' cop

Senator Bato dela Rosa yesterday gave more details about the unnamed ranking police official allegedly convincing cops to testify against him in his drug war crimes case before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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DSWD to start validation, registration for food stamp program

The validation and registration of at least 300,000 poor families who will benefit from the full implementation of the national government’s food stamp program (FSP) will start this month, an official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said yesterday.

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Int'l Nurses Day: Better wages sought

A nurse’s group is calling attention to the worsening state of nurses, who are overworked and underpaid, as International Nurses Day is commemorated today.

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AFP revising recruitment to target youth

Revisions are being made in the current recruitment policies of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as part of efforts to encourage more fresh graduates or young professionals to enlist, according to Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr.

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QCPD files charges vs Manibela over rally

For staging a rally in protest of the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program PUVMP), police filed criminal charges against transport group leader Mario Valbuena.

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'Car-free Sundays' dry run along Roxas Boulevard starts today

The Manila city government will hold a dry run today for a proposed ordinance banning cars along a portion of Roxas Boulevard every Sunday.

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El Niño agri damage climbs to P6.3 B

Damage to agriculture due to the El Nifio phenomenon has increased to P6.3 billion, the Department of Agriculture DA) reported yesterday.

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165th Malasakit Center opens in Rosales, Pangasinan

Sen. Bong Go, chairman of the Senate committee on health, attended the inauguration of the 165th Malasakit Center at the Conrado F. Estrella Regional Medical and Trauma Center in Rosales, Pangasinan on Friday.

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UN grants Palestine 'new rights'

The UN General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new rights and privileges” to Palestine, and called on the Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s request to become the 194th member of the United Nations.

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'Extreme' solar storm brings spectacular auroras

The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows from Tasmania to Britain – and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend.

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Pope urges Italians to have babies

Pope Francis pressed his campaign on Friday to urge Italians to have children, calling for long-term policies to help families and warning that the country’s demographic crisis was threatening the future.

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Flash floods kill 62 in north Afghanistan

The toll from deadly flash flooding that ripped through northern Afghanistan on Friday rose to 62 people, mainly women and children, an official said, in a country highly vulnerable to climate change.

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NU scores twin kill over UST

In front of 20,955 witnesses, the Bulldogs got on the loose and went for the double ambush on the Tigers' lair - with little to no resistance to draw first blood in their virtual tag team duel for the UAAP volleyball supremacy.

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Nuggets, Pacers avoid 0-3 hole

The NBA champion Denver Nuggets roared back into their Western Conference semifinal series with Minnesota with a 117-90 victory over the Timberwolves on Friday as the Indiana Pacers clawed back a game against the New York Knicks.

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Will Cool Smashers extend dynasty?

Creamline’s long reign could be likened to ancient dynasties that have stood the test of time.

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Banks to ramp up lending to agri sector

Banks are looking to increase lending to the agriculture sector this year amid better economic conditions, higher demand for agricultural loans and consolidation of government programs that would boost banks’ agricultural loan portfolio.

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Phl mineral output to sustain growth

Driven by strong global demand for gold, copper

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Cosco posts 2-digit jump in Q1 earnings

Robust revenues fueled a double-digit increase in the earnings of Lucio Co’s listed retail holding firm Cosco Capital Inc. in the first quarter.

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Philex to fast-track Silangan mine operations

Pangilinan-led Philex Mining. Corp is exploring all possible logistical options to fast-track the commercial operations of its Silangan gold and copper mine ahead of the fourth quarter 2025 target.

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Citi sees shallow rate cuts in 2024, 2025

Global banking giant Citi is now expecting smaller interest rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in the next two years due to a more cautious stance on inflation risks.

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Meralco expects higher generation charge this month

Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said indications point to a higher generation charge this month as the Luzon grid was placed under red and yellow alerts with several power plants are either offline or running at a reduced capacity.

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Free trade counteracts global shocks - ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) called on economies to continue with free trade and free movement of capital and not resort to protectionism amid the world’s vulnerabilities to various shocks.

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