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May 25, 2024

Signals up, flights canceled as Aghon intensifies

Several flights were canceled while sea trips were suspended by port authorities yesterday as Tropical Depression Aghon gained strength and continued to bring heavy rains and severe winds over the country’s eastern seaboard.

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Gibo: Chinese rules vs SCS 'trespassers' a provocation

China’s warning to detain foreign “trespassers” in what it considers its territorial seas is a provocation, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday.

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Duterte son seeks probe of EJKS in past 25 years

Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte wants Congress to investigate extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and human rights abuses in the country over the past 25 years.

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Misuari convicted of graft over ghost purchases

The Sandiganbayan has sentenced Moro National Liberation Front founding chairman Nur Misuari to 12 to 16 years in prison over the purchase of P77.26 million worth of non-existent information technology (IT) educational materials during his term as governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in 2001.

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China 'monster' ship intrudes Phl waters

World's largest coast guard ship spotted near Panatag

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Toll rebate for agri trucks begins June 1

Trucks transporting agricultural products will be exempted from toll rate increases and receive rebates starting June 1.

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BBM set to visit Brunei, Singapore

President Marcos is expected to advance the country’s position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) when he addresses top military officials and experts from different parts of the world in Singapore next week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.

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Ex-PDEA agent Morales released from Senate detention

Jonathan Morales – the dismissed Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent who linked President Marcos to drug use – was released from detention in time for the Senate’s session break.

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487,000 affected by power interruptions - Meralco

Almost half a million residents suffered power interruptions last Thursday due to power supply deficiency in the Luzon grid, according to the Manila Electric Co.

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Marcos reminds troops to block any power grab

In another talk with troops on Thursday, President Marcos reminded them of their mission to thwart any attempt to topple the government “for whatever reason.”

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Senate ratifies bill amending gov't procurement reform law

The Senate has ratified a bill amending the government procurement reform law, one of the priority measures of the Marcos administration.

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PDEA warns vs ‘magic mushrooms'

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) yesterday cautioned the public against the use, sale and distribution of “magic mushrooms,” which are being promoted by social media influencers for their supposed therapeutic benefits.

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Ombudsman suspends Nueva Ecija governor

Amid probe on issuance of 205 illegal quarry permits

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Israel launches deadly Gaza strikes

Israel launched devastating air strikes on Gaza Thursday, while also expressing readiness to resume stalled talks on a truce and hostage release deal with Hamas to pause the war.

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China war drills test ability to seize Taiwan

BEIJING (AFP) - Chinese warships and fighter jets surrounded Taiwan yesterday in the second day of drills that Beijing said were testing its ability to seize the self-ruled island, days after its new president was sworn in.

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GIN KINGS, BOLTS ON EVEN GROUND

In a situation like this where another misstep would lead to a 1-3 hole, it's time for Barangay Ginebra to unravel \"Playoff L.A.\"

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Gov't steps up spending in April

The government increased its releases of cash allocations and state agencies were able to improve their spending rate as of April, latest data from the Department of Budget and Management DBM) showed.

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AIIB approves P64-B loan for Bataan-Cavite bridge

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is extending up to P64 billion in loans to fund the construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) project and enhance connectivity in the Greater Manila Area.

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Domestic trade expands 47% to P390 B in Q1

The value of commodities traded within the country posted a double-digit growth in the first quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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BSP to propose law vs illegal money service firms

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is set to propose legislation against illegally operating money service businesses (MSBs) and nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs) who are not registered with the central bank.

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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.