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The Philippine Star
Phl hosts world surfest in La Union
The Philippines welcomes the new year by hosting a Longboard International Qualifying event — the La Union International Pro — set Jan. 20 to 24 off Urbiztondo Beach.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Peso weakens back to 59 : $1 level
The peso slid back to the 59-per-dollar level yesterday as investors turned cautious following fresh geopolitical tensions after the United States launched a military strike against Venezuela over the weekend.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Street vendor claims P25.1-M lotto prize
A 50-year-old street vendor from Muntinlupa won the P25.111-million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot drawn on Dec. 15, 2025.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
PPA records 6.1 M passengers during holidays
A total of 6.1 million passengers passed through the country's ports during the holidays, the Philippine Ports Authority reported yesterday.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
O!Save on a roll, opens 750th store
O!Save, which is partly owned by the Gokongwei owned Group's multi-format retailer Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc., continues its aggressive nationwide expansion with the opening of its 750th store.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
DOH flagged for P405-M idle medical equipment
The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Department of Health (DOH) over P405 million worth of medical equipment procured in 2024, which were left idle or unutilized due to inadequate planning, defective parts and lack of trained personnel that can operate them.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Meralco readies study on small nuclear reactors
Power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) plans to start a US-backed nuclear study as early as this month to assess the feasibility of deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) in the Philippines.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
BOC seizes P7-M drugs declared as car mats
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated two parcels containing Ecstasy drugs worth P7 million at the Clark International Airport.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
When dreams come true
There are several ways to welcome the New Year which has a different meaning to those who follow the Gregorian, Hebrew or Chinese Zodiac calendars.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Over 29 GW wind, geothermal projects secure DOE go-signal
The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted certificates of authority (COAs) to more than 29 gigawatts of wind and geothermal projects, clearing the way for pre-development activities.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Flat growth seen for furniture exports this year
US SLAPS HIGHER TARIFF ON IMPORTS
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
WB lends $400 M for health centers in remote areas
The World Bank has provided a $400-million loan to be used in building health facilities in the country’s remote areas, the Department of Health said yesterday.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
EALA, JOVIĆ CRUSH TITANS
Alex Eala added another former Grand Slam champion to her kill list in an explosive start to her 2026 season.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Five wishes that could end poverty
Five wishes that could end poverty
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Maduro to appear in US court
Trump says further strikes possible
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Malaysia to introduce 10-year term limit for prime minister
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday he would introduce legislation this year to limit the prime minister's term to a maximum 10 years, fulfilling one of his campaign promises.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Shear line, LPA trough to bring rains
The shear line and the trough or extension of a low-pressure area (LPA) may drench parts of the country and trigger flashfloods or landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration warned yesterday.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
COA flags CHED’s P20-B unliquidated education subsidy grants
The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) over P20.171 billion in Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) grants that remained unliquidated by various higher education institutions (HEIs) for several years.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
CAAP extends notice over Mayon, Kanlaon
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has extended the Notice to Airmen covering flights in the vicinity of Mayon and Kanlaon Volcanoes, with CAAP advising against flying within 11,000 feet from the surface.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Cautionary tale
Venezuela is a testament to what can happen to a society when it is deeply mired in corruption.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Rewritten
There was no dancing in the streets of Venezuela’s cities the morning after Nicolas Maduro was dragged from his home by US commandos.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Torre as next MMDA chief debunked
He has barely warmed his seat, and yet there is speculation that newly appointed Metropolitan Manila Development Authority general manager Nicolas Torre III is being considered to replace MMDA Chairman Romando Artes.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Oil prices fall after US ousts Maduro
Oil prices fell on Monday after a US military operation seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, whose country has the world’s biggest proven crude reserves.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
No timetable yet for follow-on share offer, says PNB Holdings
PNB Holdings Corp. said there is no definitive decision or timetable for any follow-on offering, clarifying that while it continues to explore long-term strategic options, no capitalraising activity is planned at this time.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Nokor tests hypersonic missiles
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the firing of “cutting-edge” hypersonic missiles to ready Pyongyang’s nuclear forces for war, state media reported Monday, saying “geopolitical crisis” made the test even more urgent, in a clear nod to this weekend's US attack on Venezuela.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Phl expresses concern over rules-based int'l order
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday expressed concern over the evolving events in Venezuela, underscoring independence, sovereign equality of states and consequential impact on peace and stability in the region, as well as on the rules-based international order.
3 min |
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Ex-general who called for BBM ouster nabbed
Police yesterday arrested retired Philippine Air Force Maj. Gen. Romeo Poquiz on charges of inciting to sedition.
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Exports key to sustaining manufacturing growth - FPI
Exports are seen to play a crucial role in sustaining the growth of the country's manufacturing sector this year, according to the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI).
1 min |
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
'GDP growth slows, misses 2025 target'
'But Phl still one of fastest growing Asian economies’
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January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
SETTING ACHIEVABLE INTENTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Mental health is often an intimidating subject, but Suzy Roxas, a clinical psychologist based in Makati, has a gift for making it accessible.
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