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The Philippine Star
Worm-resistant corn varieties seen to curb production losses
Corn varieties that are resistant to fall armyworms (FAW) and intensified biological control measures are being eyed to curb production losses caused by the pest, according to the Department of Agriculture.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Can we trust them with our money?
Congress is rushing the passage of the national budget for 2026 to avoid a reenactment of the current outlay. Amid the scandal that has erupted over large-scale corruption in the budget process and public works projects, both Malacafiang and Congress have promised reforms.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Damosa Land, Davao Light to build new substation
Damosa Land Inc. is strengthening the energy backbone of the Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE) as it partners with Davao Light and Power Co. to build a new substation that will support the growing demand from industrial locators in the area.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Host the ultimate '80s night...
— plus a whole lot of good vibes.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
'Phl faces tough economic outlook'
The Philippines is heading into 2026 facing a challenging economic landscape, with both Nomura Global Markets Research and DBS Group Research projecting subdued growth amid political uncertainty, soft fiscal spending and persistent external risks.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Vista Manors Unwraps Christmas Celebrations in a Nationwide Lighting Ceremony
Vista Manors welcomed the season with a radiant display of celebration and community spirit as its vertical villages across the archipelago, illuminated development markers and their Christmas installations.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Manibela sets 3-day nationwide transport strike
Transport group Manibela will stage a strike nationwide from Dec. 9 to 11 to protest against what it described as escalating penalties, extortion and delays in government processes affecting public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Tropical Depression Wilma raises wind signals
Several parts of the country have been placed under Wind Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Depression Wilma, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Pueblo de Oro expands global reach with a gold standard for OFWs
Strengthened international partnerships bring secure, sustainable, and investment-ready communities closer to overseas Filipinos worldwide.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
OFWS KEEPING RESIDENTIAL MARKET AFLOAT
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) continue to keep the Philippine economy afloat. Latest government data show that on average, OFWs send home about USD3 billion in cash remittances every month. Economic analysts and banks are projecting these remittances to grow by about 3-4% per annum over the near term.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid
Officials in Indonesia and Sri Lanka battled on Wednesday to reach survivors of deadly flooding in remote, cutoff regions as the toll in the disaster that hit four countries topped 1,500.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
The importance of saving
A recent Metrobank survey conducted in October found that Filipinos' reasons for saving evolve as they move through different life stages.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Reforming the power of the purse
For someone born with a silver spoon in his mouth, so to speak, Batangas first congressional district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste entered politics as a self-made billionaire. At 32 years old, Rep. Leviste proudly stands out as among the most independent, highly articulate and intelligent neophyte lawmakers crossing words with veteran and traditional politicians in the halls of the 20th Congress.
4 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Next level kilig, shocking revelations await viewers in 'Ang Mutya ng Section E' Book 2
Aside from “next-level kilig,” viewers can expect more shocking revelations and “darker” portrayals of characters from the Book 2 of Viva One's hit series “Ang Mutya ng Section E.”
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
JB, Rondae a dream tandem
Think of the songs with “together” in the title like The Beatles’ “Come Together,” The Turtles’ “Happy Together,” and Mariah Carey's “We Belong Together.”
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Police arrest 10 for online sale of firecrackers
The number of people arrested for selling illegal firecrackers online has reached 10, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group said yesterday, as the PNP-ACG intensifies its cyber patrols ahead of the holiday season.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Radisson Group inks 3 new properties with SM Hotels
The Radisson Hotel Group has signed three new properties in the Philippines with the SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. as part of its commitment to invest and grow with leading local partners in key locations.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
LOOKS LIKE A BRONCO, FEELS LIKE AN X5
DRIVING THE JETOUR T1 LIGHTNING I-DM
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Comelec eyes 100 malls for 2028 polls voter registration
About 100 malls nationwide are being eyed as voter registration centers for the 2028 elections, the Commission on Elections said yesterday.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
horoscope
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don't get so concerned with doing the right thing that it blocks you from doing the interesting thing, the thing you want to do or the thing you’ve never done. You'll never be in quite this situation again. You may as well play it like only you can.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
GSIS to release P4-B cash gift to pensioners
The state-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will release nearly P4 billion in Christmas cash gifts this year, expanding coverage for the first time to pro-rata pensioners and retirees.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
One global community
In neighborhoods across ASEAN, life unfolds in simple, meaningful ways: neighbors sharing meals, children playing freely on warm streets and communities coming together in times of joy and challenge. These everyday acts of connection build resilience, trust and shared wellbeing.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
ABS-CBN's payment delays force TV5 to call off deal
Media giant ABS-CBN Corp. has suffered a setback in its bid to return to profitability, as one of its biggest partners on free TV terminated their partnership on payment disputes.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
A Taste of Homecoming: Where to get the Michelin balikbayan experience in Metro Manila
Homebound: An OFW Holiday Guide
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
'Anti-dynasty bill OK is the best Christmas gift'
The passage of the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill can be the best gift of lawmakers for Filipinos this Christmas, Rep. Nathan Oducado of the 1 Tahanan party-list said as he urged his colleagues to help pass the measure.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Senate passes 2026 budget on 2nd reading
The Senate yesterday passed on second reading the proposed P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026, in time for third and final reading before bicameral deliberations next week.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Coming Home: How OFW families celebrate home life in December
The arrival of the \"Ber\" months in the Philippines doesn't just signal the start of the world's longest Christmas season; for millions of Filipino families, it marks the countdown to the homecoming of their much-missed \"balikbayans\".
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Democrats release photos of Epstein's notorious private island
Democrats in the US Congress released photos and videos on Wednesday showing the luxury island home where convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein allegedly forced underage girls into sex with powerful men.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
Rice, corn stocks up in November
The country's rice and corn inventories both rose in November, driven by higher stocks in households and government depositories, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
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December 05, 2025
The Philippine Star
DA trims 2025 palay forecast anew
The government has dialed down its production outlook for palay in 2025, with the latest estimate now slightly below its earlier target as recent typhoons dampened projected fourth-quarter output.
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