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‘Adult groomer,’ terror network eyed in Tacloban shooting
A suspected “adult groomer” may have recruited two minor suspects in the deadly school shooting in Tacloban City, with the incident possibly linked to the so-called 764, an online extremist group allegedly coercing children into violence and pornography, Sen. Risa Hontiveros revealed yesterday.
4 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
VP defense team to present ‘surprise witnesses’
For security reasons, the defense team of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte has opted to keep secret the identities of some of its 90 witnesses, but would be ready to present them as “surprise witnesses” if necessary during her trial.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Explain INC rally attendance, 34 PUV operators told
Thirty-four public utility vehicle (PUV) operators must explain their failure to serve commuters and instead attend the Iglesia ni Cristo rally in Quezon City.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Challenging Beijing’s ‘Mandate of Heaven’
Modern China is often portrayed as a politically stable and economically successful nation governed by a powerful authoritarian regime.
3 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
After US-Iran war, Oman said to propose Hormuz fee plan
Iran and US-allied Oman are moving forward with plans to collect payment for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite public US objections, according to an Iranian official and four diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
2,000 jins vie in Smart/MVPSF Poomsae championships
The drive to build a house of champions continues as the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) stages the Smart/MVPSF National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships on July 5 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Etiquette for content thieves
When my scoop about my good friend Benjie’s big reveal about his son Kobe quitting pro-basketball came out in this column and my DollywoodPH YouTube Channel, many websites picked it up without giving due credit and passed it off as their own work.
4 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Mbappe dazzles with superb double
Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the Last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
ICE SEGUERRA ON RETURNING TO ‘EAT BULAGA’ AS DIRECTOR
How is Ice Seguerra doing as the new “Eat Bulaga” director?
3 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
AUB maps out AI-led growth plan
Asia United Bank Corp. (AUB) is leaning on artificial intelligence (AI) and a stronger capital base to sustain growth after posting record earnings in 2025, as the banking industry faces a tougher operating environment marked by inflation risks, peso volatility and global uncertainty.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Nationals face experienced Kiwi squad
Gilas Pilipinas will be up against a New Zealand squad brimming with international experience and firepower when they duel in the third window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers tomorrow in Auckland.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
On EVs and RE as addition to fossil fuels
Last Tuesday, I attended the BusinessWorld Insights forum on the topic, ‘Powering the Electric Shift’ held at Makati Diamond Residences. It was sponsored by Aboitiz Power (AP) and co-sponsored by Toyota, Meralco and Nissan, and hosted by News5 anchor Jester de los Santos.
3 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Mandaluyong on mpox watch
Mandaluyong officials are tracing and monitoring the close contacts of an mpox patient.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Student stabs 2 classmates in Zambo school
A Grade 10 student allegedly stabbed two of his classmates inside their classroom in Zamboanga City yesterday.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Alas girls pull rug from under Iranians
Alas Pilipinas opened its world championship bid with a 25-19, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18 drubbing of Iran yesterday in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Girls’ Under-18 Championship at the Terminal 21 Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Phl net external liability widens to $54.9 B
The Philippines’ net liability to the rest of the world widened in the first quarter, as the country’s external assets fell faster than its liabilities amid lower reserve assets, foreign exchange operations and weaker global market conditions.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
JAPANESE DINING, IN MOTION
Shido at Makati Shangri-La, Manila reimagines the traditional Japanese meal as a progressive journey through five distinct spaces, where every transition becomes part of the experience.
3 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Pakistan tutoring center roof collapses, killing 14 children
A roof collapse at a tutoring center under construction in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday killed at least 14 schoolchildren, police and rescue officials said.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Polarized
On top of it all, our politics become irredeemably polarized.
3 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
3 suspects in ex-Leyte vice mayor’s murder yield
Three suspects in the kidnapping and murder of former Abuyog, Leyte vice mayor James Bohol and his son Carlou James have surrendered to authorities in Pasay City.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
REMEMBERING CLIVE DAVIS THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN EARS
Clive Davis titled his autobiography The Soundtrack of My Life. It is over 500 pages long and has an index of names and events that runs nearly 50 pages. But who cares? It is such an engrossing read.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Gov’t support for MSMEs pushed amid wage hike
Business groups are urging the government to provide support and pursue policies that promote growth of businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), amid the approval of the P85 daily minimum wage hike for workers in Metro Manila.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Blake Lively wants $8-M legal fee from Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Negros Occ declares state of calamity
As sugarcane pest attack continues
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
An explosive, riveting trial
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte begins Monday, July 6, 2026.
4 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Isko seeks arrest of ex-city officials
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno is seeking the arrest of former city officials for their alleged involvement in the mismanagement of the local government’s funds.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Myanmar denies Asean request for Suu Kyi meeting
Myanmar’s authorities have denied a request for ASEAN’s special envoy, Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, to meet its deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi, an administration spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Maynilad strengthens readiness for El Niño
Maynilad Water Services Inc., the water concessionaire for Metro Manila’s West Zone, is scaling up preparations for the incoming El Niño weather phenomenon as Angat Dam reaches critical levels.
1 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Maximum inconvenience
Freedom of expression is enshrined in the Constitution, along with “the right of the people peaceably to assemble” and seek redress for grievances.
2 min |
July 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Student, 12, yields after stabbing schoolmate, 14
A 12-year-old Grade 7 student surrendered to police after allegedly stabbing a 14-year-old Grade 8 student outside a public high school in Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod City on Monday.
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