First aid enters Gaza via US-built pier

The first trucks began supplying aid to war-ravaged Gaza from a temporary pier on Friday, the US military said, as fighting raged in the Palestinian territory.

Water shortage affects 33 Cebu towns, cities

Water shortage has been reported in 33 areas in Cebu province, where a state of calamity will be declared due to the effects of the El Nifio phenomenon.

'Pastor' found guilty of animal cruelty

A man who dragged his pet dog behind his motorcycle in Masbate City has been convicted of animal cruelty.

MIAA: 12 red lightning alerts in 5 hours at NAIA

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) issued 12 red lightning alerts (RLAs) over five hours, causing “consequential delays” for flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Friday.

SC affirms conviction of man for ‘sextortion'

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the conviction of a man who demanded money from his ex-girlfriend in exchange for deleting her nude photos he posted on Facebook.

NPC forges alliance with BBM's Partido Federal

More than a week after forging an alliance with the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the party of President Marcos, formed yet another partnership, this time with the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), as it sets its sights on the 2025 midterm polls.

Amnesty rules on criminal acts clarified

Rebels who committed crimes beyond Nov. 22, 2023 are not covered by the amnesty being given by the national government, National Amnesty Commission (NAC) commissioner Nasser Marohomsalic said yesterday.

More afternoon, evening rains expected as wet season nears

Expect more rains in the afternoons and evenings as the country transitions to the rainy season, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Vatican sharpens rules on investigating supernatural events

The Vatican sharpened its rules for investigating supernatural events such as visions of Christ or the Virgin Mary, acknowledging on Friday that overactive imaginations and outright “lying” risked harming the faithful.

Marcos blasts 'blatant attempts at destabilization'

President Marcos yesterday cited the need to stand up to what he described as “blatant attempts of destabilization” and efforts to remain in a “disappearing past” as rumors of a supposed plot to oust his administration persist.

Be champions of people's welfare, PMA grads told

President Marcos urged the 278-strong graduates of the Philippine Military Academy class of 2024 to become champions of the welfare of the people.

'We will vigorously defend what is ours'

The country will “vigorously defend what is ours,” President Marcos told graduating military cadets yesterday in a thinly veiled reference to mounting tensions with China, which has become more brazen in staking claims in Philippine waters.

DILG recommends Guo's suspension

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recommended putting Bamban Mayor Alice Guo under preventive suspension for alleged “serious illegal acts” involving Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO).

Torres replaces Carlos as Western Command chief

The military official named by the Chinese embassy as the one who approved a “new model” for managing the BRP Sierra Madre issue has been relieved of his post as commander of the military’s Western Command (WESCOM) which has territorial jurisdiction over the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Lawmakers back filing of case vs Tarlac Mayor Guo

The plan of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to file a quo warranto case against Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban town in Tarlac got the backing of two members of the House of Representatives.

Kuh Ledesma on being single parent, music mentor to daughter Isabella

“It’s really a joy to have a child.” That was Kuh Ledesma sharing her thoughts on the joys and challenges of raising a child in a recent brief e-mail interview with The STAR.

Maya loan releases hit P34 B

Maya Bank has disbursed over P34 billion in loans as of end-March, with 59 percent of its borrowers accessing credit for the first time through the lender.

Residential, mall growth boost FLI profit

The real estate developer of the Gotianun clan kicked off the year with a 14 percent increase in profit, picking up growth momentum from the residential and mall segments.

Caritas Financial Plans faces possible liquidation

Pre-need firm Caritas Financial Plans Inc. (CFPI) may be liquidated over the next few months after the government placed it under receivership.

Gov't urged to hike, fast-track power investments

The government should increase its investments in the power generation infrastructure and accelerate energy related projects to address the country’s thinning electricity supply, a think thank said.

Market slips from last minute selling

The local stock market yesterday closed the week in the red, as investors went on a selling spree as a response to the news that interest rates may be brought down soon.

Ayala exits Manila Water

Sells remaining stake to Razon for P14.5 B

Timberwolves force Game 7

The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets 115-70 on Thursday to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series.

SMB SURVIVES ROS SCARE

The battle-scarred Beermen were made to sweat by youthful but tough Rain or Shine before escaping with a 101-98 win and taking a 1-0 running start in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series yesterday.

Lone wolf' charged with assassination attempt on Slovak PM

Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying he acted alone in a politically motivated attack that left the longtime leader in serious but stable condition.

S. Africa makes mockery of heinous genocide case

THE HAGUE AP) Israel told the United Nations’ top court yesterday that a case brought by South Africa about its military operation in Gaza makes a mockery of the heinous charge of genocide.”

Putin pushes trade on final day of China trip

Russian leader Vladimir Putin was in the northeastern city of Harbin yesterday, the fi nal day of a visit aiming to promote crucial trade with China and win greater support for his war effort in Ukraine.

Court orders arrest of 27 Cebu NGO workers

Twenty-seven members of a nongovernment organization in Cebu have been ordered arrested for allegedly financing communist rebels.

Bucor denies whitewash of probe

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. yesterday denounced allegations of a possible whitewash in the investigation of strip searches on female visitors of inmates at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City.

Migz: Senate to study divorce bill

The Senate will study the divorce bill, which the House of Representatives passed on second reading on Wednesday.