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May 05, 2024

China publicizes for 1st time 2016 deal with Phl

For the first time, China has publicized what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands.

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COA: Remulla highest paid in Cabinet last year

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla took home the biggest paycheck among the Cabinet members of President Marcos in 2023, latest report of the Commission on Audit (COA) showed.

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After 22 years, 145 employees of IBC receive retirement pay

After more than two decades, 145 former employees of state-run Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. (IBC), some of whom are grappling with health issues, finally received their retirement pay last Friday.

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Comelec eyes limit on substitution period for bets

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking at imposing a limit on the period when substitutes can replace candidates who withdraw their certificates of candidacy (COCs) in the May 2025 midterm elections.

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'We must be ready to respond to China's expansion claims'

PEARL HARBOR – With China becoming bolder in its expansionist bid, the United States and its allies should be prepared to take action if and when necessary, according to the newly appointed chief of the US forces in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Car-free Sundays on Roxas Boulevard?

A portion of Roxas Boulevard has been proposed to be off limits to vehicular traffic every Sunday to allow for outdoor exercise and bonding time for residents from Manila and other areas.

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LTFRB assures commuters: No impending fare hike

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has assured commuters that there is no impending fare hike even as the government implements its public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).

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China embassy claims arrangement with WESCOM on Ayungin resupply

Repeatedly rebuffed of its claim that a special deal exists with the Philippines regarding the BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal, China – through its embassy in Manila – is now pointing to the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Wescom) as the other party in the so-called “new model” arrangement.

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New technique may save stroke, cardiac arrest patients

With reports of people getting sick in the country due to dangerous heat index levels brought by the El Nino phenomenon, a renowned doctor from the United States suggested an inexpensive technique to treat people suffering from severe illnesses.

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BBM orders reconstitution of OP human resources

President Marcos has amended the composition of his office’s human resource promotion board for first level and second-level career posts and awards and incentives committee.

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China warships spotted in southern Phl waters

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Four Chinese warships were spotted on Thursday passing through Sibutu Passage off Tawi-Tawi, reportedly close enough for residents of coastal communities to identify their hull numbers and take clear photos and videos.

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DICT: China-linked group attempted to hack DENR database

A group that was linked to China had allegedly attempted to hack the system of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in March, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

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Cedric Lee transferred to Bilibid

Convict Cedric Lee was transferred to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa on Friday night following his surrender to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) confirmed yesterday.

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77 cases of heat-related illness - DOH

As high heat indices continue to affect different areas in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 77 cases of heat-related illness this year.

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Magnitude 5.8 quake shakes Leyte; 2 injured

TACLOBAN CITY – Two persons were injured when a 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Leyte on Friday night.

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Measles, rubella cases up 39%

The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded over 2,000 cases of measles and rubella nationwide.

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Biden honors top US Democrats at medal ceremony

US President Joe Biden took pointed digs at election rival Donald Trump on Friday as he awarded the country’s top civilian honor to Democratic allies including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi and vice president Al Gore.

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US campus protests wane after crackdowns

NEW YORK AFP) Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted on Friday after a series of clashes with police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order.

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Spain scraps national bullfighting prize, sparking debate

Spain’s left-wing government said on Friday it would scrap a national prize for bullfighting, a move which angered supporters of the controversial spectacle but was welcomed by animal rights groups.

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Brazil rains, floods kill 39; 68 missing

SAO PAOLO (Reuters) – Heavy rains battering Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul have killed 39 people, local authorities said on Friday, and the death toll is expected to rise as dozens still have not been accounted for.

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FEU tells NU: Not tonight -

Far Eastern U lived to fight another day, stunning No. 1 seed National U with a 25-23, 25-17, 25-23 sweep to force a knockout Game 2 in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Record field in world dragon boat meet

With six months left before the event, the International Canoe Federation Dragon Boat World Championships to be hosted by Puerto Princesa City is bound to surpass the previous editions in terms of participation.

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NFA hikes local palay procurement

State-run National Food Authority (NFA) purchased over 2,000 metric tons (MT) of palay or unmilled rice in March, more than triple than what it bought in February, but remained below its procurement target.

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Phl contributes $3 M to ADF

TBILISI The Philippines is providing 3 million P171 million) to the Asian Development Bank ADB) fund meant to help poor and vulnerable economies in Asia-Pacific.

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AI reinventing Phl banking landscape

Generative AI (gen AI) has recently come to the forefront in reinventing banks’ business models today. Along with real-time payments, open finance framework and digital currencies, gen AI is now among the powerful initiatives that have been shaping the Philippine banking landscape.

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NEDA pushes for EO to strengthen RDCs' role

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is pushing for the issuance of an executive order (EO) aimed at strengthening the role of Regional Development Councils (RDCs) as part of efforts to achieve inclusive growth and development.

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The Philippine Star dergisindeki tüm hikayeleri okuyun

The Philippine Star Newspaper Description:

The Philippine STAR is the flagship title of the country's largest and most successful print media enterprise, the Philstar Media Group. Owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., The Philippine STAR is a vaunted pillar of Philippine journalism whose integrity is anchored on the Biblical motto, “Truth Shall Prevail”. The Philippine STAR is a two-time winner of the prestigious Newspaper of the Year award given by the Rotary Club of Manila.