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Financial assistance sought for vegetable farmers
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has been urged to include vegetable farmers in the financial assistance program for people affected by rising fuel prices.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
When will the cruelty end?
The other day I was tagged in a post showing a dog suffering from severe burns after a neighbor, frustrated by the animal's barking, poured boiling water on it.
3 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Mayon ashfall affects 63,000 students
Up to 63,000 students in Albay have been displaced by ashfall from Mayon Volcano, according to an official of the Department of Education.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Eurovision reaches grand final in Vienna with pop, protests
The final of the Eurovision Song Contest arrives on Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn’t be invited to the party.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Visayas grid on yellow alert anew
The Visayas grid was again placed on yellow alert yesterday due to high electricity demand and the shutdown of several major coal-powered plants.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
‘Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical’ set for September
Following the successful run of “Bagets: The Musical,” the same production team is bringing the story of Annie Batungbakal and the music of Hotdog to life on stage.
3 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Political parties to educate BARMM voters on parliamentary polls
Officials of four major political parties in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao yesterday vowed to help educate voters on the modalities of the first ever parliamentary election in the BARMM.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut on Friday.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Loyalty
Another batch graduated from the Philippine Military Academy this weekend as a PMA alumnus is back in hiding from possible arrest for multiple murder as a crime against humanity.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
TikTok aims to surpass 2025 sales despite rising prices
E-commerce platform TikTok Shop is aiming to post higher sales this year compared to a year ago despite rising prices due to the Middle East conflict.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
From statesmen to scoundrels
There was a time — which seems to be not one but many lifetimes ago - when wise men filled the Senate of the Philippines.
3 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
MERALCO LIGHTS UP BEATS MAGNOLIA, REACHES SEMIS
Fourth-seeded Meralco made sure lightning didn't strike twice — or thrice in this case — in this hard-fought series against No. 5 Magnolia.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Torre slams Napolcom over trial by publicity
Former Philippine National Police chief Nicolas Torre III has criticized National Police Commission executive officer Rafael Vicente Calinisan for turning the Napolcom into a venue for ‐trial by publicity‐ over the case of a PNP officer who pushed a motorcycle rider off his vehicle in Pasig last week.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Santo Tomas still overall champion in UAAP
Santo Tomas capped its stellar 88th UAAP Season hosting with a record-extending overall championship in both divisions as it handed the torch over to Season 89 host Far Eastern U.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Trump warns Taiwan on declaring independence after China summit
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after concluding his visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support the self-ruling island.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Lechon Festival back in La Loma
The Quezon City government will again hold the annual Lechon Festival in La Loma today.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
US to fund Sangley airport’s feasibility study
The United States is providing funding for the feasibility study of the proposed Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) to help strengthen transport links.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Dipolog to log highest heat index today
Temperatures in Dipolog in Zamboanga del Norte may reach up to 46 degrees Celsius today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Czech police find stolen skull of saint
Czech police said on Friday they had found the skull of a 13th century saint, days after it was stolen from a church in the north of the country.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Araghchi: Lack of trust impedes US-Iran talks
Iran’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the US, saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Will Ginebra stop ROS surge?
Rain or Shine and Barangay Ginebra made short work of their opponents in the PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals, taking care of business without going through the grind of a do-or-die game.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
SM HOME WELCOMES YOU TO WHERE THE HEART, THE HEARTH, THE DREAMS AND THE ART LIVE
Welcome home.
3 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
CHED targets 394,000 SHS graduates for college this year
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is targeting at least 394,000 senior high school (SHS) graduates to enroll in colleges and universities for Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027, CHED chairperson Shirley Agrupis said on Friday.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Phl karatekas fall short of bronze
The medals remained elusive for Philippine bets as Ysabella Arwen Varias and Carl Caruana reached the repechage rounds but lost their respective bronze-medal matches yesterday in the Karate One-Youth League at the Mall of Asia Arena.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
New Ebola outbreak confirmed in Congo, 65 dead
Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
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May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
IC orders 90-day payment relief for premiums, loans
The Insurance Commission (IC) ordered insurers to grant a three-month reprieve on premiums and loan repayments as a relief measure to ease the financial strain on Filipinos amid a national energy emergency.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
We are victims of our own political chaos
By all accounts, the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu under the leadership of President Marcos Jr. was a considerable success.
4 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Sinner stalled as rains won't go away
Jannik Sinner will have to wait to complete his passage to the Italian Open final after his gripping Last 4 clash with Daniil Medvedev was interrupted by rain on Friday.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Cayetano attacked the Senate
Let us not mince words. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the “ambassador of Jesus Christ,” attacked the Senate.
4 min |
May 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Waste tire processing facility shutdown; 2 Chinese arrested
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in connection with an alleged illegal waste tire processing facility in this province.
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