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The Philippine Star
JODI STA. MARIA SHARES EYE-OPENING 'IMMERSION' AT JAPAN NIGHTCLUB FOR 'MIDNIGHT GIRLS'
JODI STA. MARIA UNDERWENT A THREE-DAY “IMMERSION” at a real-life omise or hostess bar in Nagoya, Japan, to get a bird's-eye view of the lives of Filipina entertainers there for her new film “Midnight Girls.”
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Follow mandated price rollbacks, oil firms told
Oil firms are under orders against imposing excessive price hikes, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said, even as the sharpest pump price cuts in weeks since the easing of tension in the Middle East are set to take effect today.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Marcos: We will bring Zaldy Co home
The Philippines is sending a high-level “coordination team” to the Czech Republic to bring flood control scam suspect Zaldy Co home, President Marcos said yesterday, as he assured Filipinos that the former lawmaker would be held accountable.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Fitch turns ‘negative’ on Phl; credit downgrade possible
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Philippines' outlook to negative from stable, signaling rising risks to the country's credit profile even as it maintained the investment-grade “BBB” rating.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Vienna Boys' Choir live in Manila
Ovation Productions, in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines, presents the Vienna Boys' Choir live in Manila next week, April 26 and 27, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport World Resorts.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
DOE launches ORAS to conserve energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a weekly energy-saving campaign similar to the observance of Earth Hour.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Transport group seeks P10 jeepney fare hike
Amid continued high diesel prices, transport group Piston filed a petition yesterday before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to raise base jeepney fares by at least P10.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Gas-powered car sales slow as buyers shift to e-vehicles
Vehicle sales in the country slid by 10 percent in the first quarter, but electrified vehicle sales charged ahead and rose by 36 percent, driven by rising fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Performance ratings: BBM up, VP down in OCTA poll
The trust and performance ratings of President Marcos have recovered in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest survey conducted by OCTA Research.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Magic shock Pistons as Thunder, Spurs, Celtics win
The Orlando Magic stunned the Detroit Pistons 112-101 on Sunday as the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics opened the NBA playoffs with big wins.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Refining taxation of cross-border services
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 24-2026 to clarify the application of RMC 5-2024 and 38-2024 on the tax treatment of cross-border services.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Phl, US open 'biggest' Balikatan drills
This year’s Balikatan exercise is the largest ever, US Chargé d’ Affaires Robert Ewing said, underscoring both the depth of bilateral ties and the strength of a growing network of likeminded partners.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Madriga vs Sara
As a gofer, go-to man, bag or trash man, special assistant and driver-cum-security officer, no one perhaps could handle various roles assigned him better than did Ramil L. Madriaga to president Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, presidential heir apparent and, she claims, a shoo-in for presidency in 2028.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Japanese guitarist Ichika Nito praises Pinoy culture, music
Japanese guitarist Ichika Nito has visited the Philippines several times and has fallen in love with the country’s culture, food, music and people.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Is Bol unstoppable?
Five games remain in TNT's calendar and with a 5-2 record, the Tropang 5G is in a strong position to finish among the top four in the elims to secure a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
WHAT CAN A HANDFUL OF CLAY TEACH WOMEN ABOUT SELF-CARE?
What can a handful of clay reveal?
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Removal of unfinished pumping station in QC begins
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started removing an unfinished pumping station in Quezon City, which the local government said worsened flooding in the area.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Inside the Gabby Lopez-led coup
This Lopez empire teleserye has turned into a high-stakes battle with all the elements of an edge-of-your-seat drama comparable to HBO’s Succession — a coveted throne, billion-peso deals, well-oiled PR machinery, a clout of top-rated celebrities and even a glittering viral dance performance in Coachella.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
NO PERFECT TIMING: VIVA ACTRESSES TELL PAGEANT ASPIRANTS TO JUST GO FOR IT
Nowadays, most people lead fast-paced lives.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
A factory that makes perfection look like a hobby
In 2016, I organized our annual Japan Study Mission, but we weren’t just doing the standard “bowing at robots” tour of Kaizen powerhouses.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
48 held in Parañaque scam hub
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has dismantled an alleged online scam hub in Parañaque following the arrest of 48 people in an operation targeting cyber fraud.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
US Navy attacks, seizes Iranian cargo ship
Tehran vows swift response
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
ICC to rule on Rody’s jurisdiction plea on April 22
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will issue its judgment tomorrow on the appeal of former president Rodrigo Duterte on the issue of jurisdiction.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
NPA leader, 18 others killed in Negros gunfight
A leader of the New People's Army and 18 other NPA rebels were killed, the largest number since the 1990's, in a clash with the Army's 79th Infantry Battalion in Toboso town in Negros Occidental on Sunday.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
A decade of legitimacy, undone by impunity
In 2017, motorcycle taxis were a question mark. A gray zone. A whispered workaround for a broken commute.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Stocks reclaim 6,000 territory
The local stock market kicked off the week with a win, buoyed by gains from Wall Street and bargain-hunting activities.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Salmon raises $100 M for digital banking push
Salmon Group has secured $100 million in fresh capital to accelerate its expansion in the Philippines, combining new equity from global investors and a public bond issuance to scale its lending and digital banking operations.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Maynilad bags award for IPO
Best IPO for Retail Investors in Asia 2025 and Best Equity / IPO Deal of the Year in the Philippines 2025, during an event held at The Fullerton Hotel in Singapore.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Lady Bullpups off to rousing start
National U-Nazareth School ushered in its title defense in a 25-16, 25-14 romp of King’s Montessori High School in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup opener yesterday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.
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April 21, 2026
The Philippine Star
Phl lacks fiscal room for supplemental budget, detrimental to deficit – CPBRD
The Philippine government is cautioned against lawmakers’ proposals for a supplemental budget intended to cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict, citing limited fiscal space and the risk of widening the deficit and debt.
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