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The Philippine Star
Alas drops five-setter vs Australia
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur Progress, not perfection.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
As schools open, teachers demand P15K pay hike
On the first day of classes today, public school teachers are set to hold a rally at the Mendiola bridge near Malacañang to demand the passage of a P15,000 across-the-board salary increase for teachers.
3 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Blue Ribbon flood probe resumes, chaired by Tulfo
Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian’s bloc is set to hold its own Blue Ribbon committee inquiry today into the multibillion-peso flood control scandal under newly elected chair Sen. Erwin Tulfo.
2 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
RICO BLANCO ON HAVING KIDS: 'I WOULD BE A VERY PRESENT FATHER'
Rico Blanco may not yet have children of his own, but the idea of fatherhood is something the 53-year-old OPM icon clearly does not take lightly.
4 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
MY NONNO, THE MAESTRO WHO FENCED WITH THE CANVAS
It must be in the genes. A Lorenzo is conservative at heart. It must be in the genetic memory of the family. But then again, my nonno (grandfather) was not Italian by blood— that would be me, the descendant of the signorina he married in Rome, from whom my Papa (Paolo), three uncles, and an aunt came.
5 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
No formal request yet for special session — Sherwin
The bloc led by acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has yet to formally request President Marcos to call a special session to address legislative measures and military promotions delayed by the ongoing Senate leadership impasse.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Dollar reserves dwindle to 16-month low in May
The country's dollar reserves fell to $103.97 billion as of end-May 2026 — the lowest level in 16 months — as government debt payments, lower gold prices and central bank foreign exchange operations weighed on the country's external buffers.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Cayetano urged: Give up, accept Senate shake-up
For the sake of the country, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano should accept the current Senate reorganization and just elevate his constitutional grievances to the Supreme Court (SC) afterwards, according to former Senate president Franklin Drilon.
3 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
LET FREEDOM, MUSIC AND FESTIVITIES RING AT FÊTE PH 2026
Liberté, égalité, fraternité (liberty, equality, fraternity) is the national motto of France, and it’s probably a driving principle behind Fête de la Musique Philippines, which launches its 32nd edition this month, with 123 events nationwide, across 34 locations in the Philippines over the coming weeks.
4 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
World Bank pipelines over $3 B loans to Phl
The World Bank is looking to extend around $3 billion worth of loans to support programs in the Philippines in the next fiscal year.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
PAL joining oneworld Alliance as 16th member
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is bringing a new experience for its passengers by joining one of the world's biggest airline alliances, marking a fresh chapter not just for the operator, but for the country as well.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Bagmen
From my years covering elections, I can believe stories of huge piles of cash being delivered in sacks or suitcases, either for or from politicians.
4 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
US destroys 2 Iran drones targeting Hormuz shipping
The US military said late Saturday it shot down two Iranian attack drones threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic, the latest clash between the warring forces as tensions escalate anew in the Middle East.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Robinsons Malls bags major Retail Asia wins
Robinsons Malls of the Gokongwei Group has bagged prestigious awards that recognize its excellence in sustainability, new market expansion and regional retail performance.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
2 caught with P68-M shabu in Pasay
Anti-narcotics operatives arrested two drug suspects who yielded about P68 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu in Pasay City over the weekend.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Building the regional highway for Asean SMEs
Why is it that most micro and small entrepreneurs (MSEs) rarely seem to scale up?
4 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Has the tech bubble burst?
Last Friday, the AI bull run met its first real test. The Nasdaq Composite fell by 4.2 percent, its worst day since April 2025.
3 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Angeles building collapse death toll now at 28
The death toll from the collapsed nine-story building here rose to 28 on Saturday night, the Bureau of Fire Protection in Central Luzon reported.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Sideways trading with downward bias seen this week
The local stock market may move sideways with a downward bias this week amid lack of a strong catalyst to jumpstart a sustained rally.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Dubai luxury hotels woo staycationers as tourists flee
Once reserved for wealthy travelers, Dubai’s top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
DA suspends import clearance for mackerel
The Department of Agriculture has suspended the issuance of import clearances for mackerel, following reports of diversion and misdeclaration in the imported fish.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Why Mexico City is highly recommended to Pinoy travelers
We began planning this getaway as early as January, the moment my son, Paolo, received his summer break schedule.
4 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
House leadership recognizes Sherwin as SP
The House of Representatives has recognized the leadership of Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian and not Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, who refuses to step down as Senate chief.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Let truth, justice and accountability prevail!
Ang bayan ko'y tanging ikaw, Pilipinas kong mahal... Tungkulin kong gagampanan na lagi kang paglingkuran... Ang puso ko at buhay man sa iyo’y ibibigay.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Ecozone investments soar 88% in 5 months
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) saw sustained investment momentum in the first five months of the year with investment approvals soaring by 88 percent from a year ago, despite global economic uncertainties.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
ICTSI Negros Occidental: A wild rumble
The race for the remaining spots in the Elite Junior Finals has reached a thrilling, do-or-die climax for the region’s top young golfers.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Stay out of politics, cops told
Philippine National Police officers posting online content should steer clear of politics and focus on their mandate of maintaining peace and order, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said yesterday.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Banawa reigns in ’Gapo chessfest
Jodiel Chloe Banawa, a five-year-old woodpusher from Alicia, Isabela, asked her father Joel, an International Master, to teach her chess a year ago out of curiosity.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Suspect in ambush of 5 cops nabbed in GenSan
The primary suspect in the fatal ambush of five police officers in Shariff Aguak town in March was arrested at the General Santos City airport on Saturday, the Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office said.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Filipino photojournalists among the world's best
Held here last May 28 at the city’s historic De Nieuwe Kerk, the event recognized Jes Aznar’s Scam Hub Under Siege, published in The New York Times and The Associated Press’ Aaron Favila’s Wedding in the Flood as part of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest.
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