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The Philippine Star
When the joke becomes the headline, we’ve missed the point
I understand the allure.
4 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said on Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the US war with Iran.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Mayon slopes collapse due to lava flow
Mayon Volcano in Albay erupted yesterday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Duterte bluffed a jet ski ride; a woman made it happen
As I write this, Atin Ito, the civil society coalition known for its civilian-led supply missions to the West Philippine Sea, has safely arrived on Pag-asa Island, marking the latest voyage into our own sovereign waters.
4 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Don’t throw it away: Why your immigration documents could save your case
Many people overlook one of the most important items in the success of an immigration case: keeping their documents and evidence.
2 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete
Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces off Crete left their boats on Friday, many taken to hospital on the Greek island while others were flown out.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Eating through Korea's public markets
I must say, I still have a hangover from my trip to Korea.
3 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Phl, UN push social protection, jobs, energy shift
The cooperation between the Philippines and the United Nations (UN) will focus on initiatives that strengthen social protection, promote job creation and accelerate the energy transition this year.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Boracay’s untapped potential
Last March 30, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) issued a notice of award to San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) to finance, construct, design, operate and maintain the proposed 2.54-kilometer Boracay Bridge Project that will link Barangay Manoc-Manoc on Boracay Island to Caticlan in mainland Aklan.
2 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
THREE-PEAT VS PERFECT
It's NU vs La Salle.
2 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Palace allows VP to travel abroad from May 2-15
15 “while on leave of absence at no cost to the government.”
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
PURO KAYO BEBOT
Today's real-life bebots are the Marites with a heart of gold and the Wonder Women with their natural strength.
4 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Raps filed vs Yansons for 'forcing' workers to resign
Three members of the Yanson family, owner and operator of the largest transport fleet in the Visayas and Mindanao, have been charged with three counts each of grave coercion for allegedly forcing 42 employees to resign.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Parade of champs
Former world boxing champions were honored at the Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night in the Grand Ballroom, Okada Manila last Thursday and they came with lots of stories to share.
2 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Belen brightest of stars
Team Heart delivered a commanding performance in the fourth set to put away Team Hustle, 25-18, 18-25, 25-23, 25-17, in the PVL exhibition match of the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase on Friday night at a packed Candon City Arena here.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Angat asked to extend irrigation allocation for C. Luzon farms
Operators of Angat Dam have been asked to extend the allocation of irrigation water for rice farms in Bulacan and parts of Pampanga as there are still about 5,000 hectares of farmlands with standing crops that need to be irrigated.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Japanese man arrested after wife incinerated at zoo
Japanese police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials and local media said on Friday, following the discovery of human remains.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
The First Nintendo Authorized Store to open at SM Makati in May 2026!
Set to open its doors in May 2026, the first Nintendo Authorized store in the Philippines will be located at SM Makati, right in the heart of the city.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Israeli strikes in south Lebanon kill 13
Lebanon's health ministry said 13 people were killed on Friday in Israeli strikes in the south, including in a town where Israel's army had issued an evacuation order despite a ceasefire.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
EV, solar loans emerge as bright spots for banks
Electric vehicle and solar financing are emerging as unexpected growth drivers for major Philippine banks as elevated oil prices and geopolitical tensions push households and businesses to seek cheaper and cleaner energy alternatives.
2 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
IN SHANGHAI, THE C-DRAMA EFFECT FEELS REAL
CALL IT THE “Pursuit of Jade” effect.
5 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Police to receive P800-M body-worn cameras
The Philippine National Police is set to receive this month P800 million worth of body-worn cameras to boost the PNP’s operational response under the Unified 911 emergency response system.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Parañaque passes ‘Right to Care' ordinance
Parañaque has passed an ordinance requiring hospitals and medical institutions to recognize health care proxies, making it the third local government unit in Metro Manila to adopt the “Right to Care” policy.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Trump 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was “not satisfied” with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, as peace talks remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.
2 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Del Monte champs ride momentum into JPGT Pueblo showdown
Momentum and confidence run high as all six champions from the ICTSI Del Monte Junior PGT Championship head into the next stop of the Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao series, with defending titleholders Ken Guillermo and Alexis Nailga aiming for back-to-back victories starting Tuesday (May 5) at Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute
World Health Organization member states said on Friday they had extended talks on pathogen sharing rules, casting doubt on when a pandemic treaty adopted last year can come into effect.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Korean airline bans roosters on US-Phl routes
Air was, “in our estimation, the biggest global air carrier of illegally trafficked fighting birds.”
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
King Charles heads to Bermuda after US visit
King Charles III spent a day in the British island territory of Bermuda on Friday after a high-stakes visit to the United States where he sought to heal strained ties between Washington and London.
1 min |
May 03, 2026
The Philippine Star
Kishida confident Phl to get share in Japan oil support
Japan's former prime minister Kishida Fumio expressed optimism that the Philippines will be among the first countries to receive funds from Japan's new initiative of $10 billion to support Southeast Asian economies wanting to strengthen their energy supply chain.
1 min |
May 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
USDA: Phl to produce less sugar this year
Local sugar production is estimated to decline by 200,000 metric tons (MT) this year due to the effects of the incoming El Nifio weather phenomenon and the lack of sugarcane expansion areas, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.
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