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Overseeing themselves
The two chambers of Congress have ethics committees, so it's reasonable for lawmakers to believe they can police themselves when it comes to the utilization of the ever-growing types of unconditional aid or ayuda incorporated into the 2026 General Appropriations Act.
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January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar
Iranian security forces fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators at the Tehran bazaar on Tuesday, as an NGO said more than two dozen people had been killed in a crackdown on the most significant protests to hit the Islamic republic in three years.
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January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
DOTr awards P121-M deal for QC bike lanes
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has awarded a P121.45-million contract to pave the way for bicycle lanes and jeepney stops in Quezon City.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
6.4 quake jolts Davao Oriental
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolted Manay town in Davao Oriental and nearby provinces yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
312 OFWs from Kuwait get aid
Up to 312 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who returned from Kuwait on Tuesday received food packs from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Tulfo seeks affordable health care for teachers
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January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
HOW CARLA ABELLANA AND REGINALD SANTOS FOUND EACH OTHER AGAIN
AFTER ALL THE HEART BATTLES Carla Abellana endured, love owes her a better fate.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Saudi-led coalition carries out limited strikes in Yemen
A Saudi-led coalition said yesterday that it had undertaken “limited preemptive strikes” in Yemen to stop UAE-backed separatists from expanding the conflict.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Milestones of '25
There were several highlights in Philippine sports in 2025 and as the year has come to a close, let’s review the top stories that were the most memorable milestones of the past 12 months.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
DepEd, DOH downplay revamp rumors
Education Secretary Sonny Angara serves at the pleasure of President Marcos, an official of the Department of Education (DepEd) said amid reports of a Cabinet revamp.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
10 developments in inflation, labor and infrastructure in 2025
Early January 2026 has produced some positive economic news for the Philippines and many Asian countries.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
ICI disbanded by Feb. 1? No info from Palace
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has not received any notification from Malacañang that the four-month-old fact-finding body will be \"disbanded\" by Feb. 1.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
SMB BENCH MOB STRIKES BACK
It’s San Miguel Beer’s turn to show its version of the “never say die” spirit and bench mob might.
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January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
'No foul play in Iloilo vice mayor's death'
Authorities have ruled out foul play in the death of Vice Mayor Aimee Paz Lamasan of Dueñas, Iloilo from a gunshot last month, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
BARRY MANILOW RELEASES THEME FOR HIS FAREWELL TOUR
The news came a few days before Christmas Day, 2025.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Profit taking snaps market’s 3-day rally
Investors decided to cash in on recent gains, snapping the local stock market's three-day climb.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
PTA charts courses of action for 2026
The Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) will be holding its annual National Instructors General Assembly on Sunday to chart a course for the continued growth of the sport with focus on forming formidable national team for a number of important international events this year.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Meralco's 200-MW power deal draws 15 bidders
Power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has attracted 15 prospective bidders for its planned procurement of baseload supply totaling 200 megawatts (MW).
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
SRA sets rules on molasses importation
Traders and importers must first purchase locally produced molasses before being allowed to import molasses at a ratio established by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) as the government moves to tighten regulation of the commodity.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Eala eyes sweep of Thursday twin duty
Alex Eala shoots for a quarterfinals spot in singles and a semis berth in doubles in twin assignment today in the 2026 ASB Classic at the ASB Tennis Center in Auckland, New Zealand.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Suspect in murder of woman-in-box surrenders
A security guard tagged as the principal suspect in the murder of a 38-year-old woman whose body was found in a plastic storage box in Camarines Norte surrendered to police yesterday.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
DepEd sees fewer struggling readers in schools
The number of struggling readers in public schools has dropped since the beginning of the school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) reported yesterday.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
BBM to new generals: Protect public resources
President Marcos reminded newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yesterday to lead with integrity and be among the guardians of the country’s resources.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Acrocity bags 15th XABL crown
The Acrocity/MEC team kept its dominance of the Xavier Alumni Basketball League (XABL) as it bagged its 15th title recently at the Xavier School Sports Center in Greenhills, San Juan and reinforced its stature as the winningest squad in XABL history.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban divorced after 19-year marriage
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single, ending the 19-year marriage of one of entertainment's most prominent power couples.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
South Korean label SOURCE MUSIC holds global boy band audition
SOURCE MUSIC, the label behind K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM, is inviting aspiring male artists from the Philippines and around the world to take their shot at joining its first global boy group.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Welcoming 2026 with hope
As the calendar turns and we step into 2026, hope feels less like a luxury and more like a choice one we make deliberately, even when the world gives us reasons to hesitate.
4 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Isko: 4 Manila bridges safe for traslacion
Four bridges in Manila are safe for use during Friday's Black Nazarene procession, Mayor Isko Moreno said yesterday.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
Peso hits new record low as dollar stays strong
The peso slumped to another all-time low yesterday as the dollar remained firm and expectations of further domestic rate cuts continued to weigh on the local currency.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Philippine Star
'Fire safety inspections lapsed for years at Swiss bar'
Fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said on Tuesday.
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