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Helen Flores

The Philippines is striking a balance between achieving development and addressing the worsening climate crisis, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said as the country has yet to make a commitment to move to a net zero emissions economy.

Increase benefit packages, PhilHealth urged

December 4, 2023

Mayen Jaymalin

A lawmaker wants the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to expand its benefit packages as a Christmas gift to Filipinos.

Leila seeks probe on hitman’s claim vs Rody

December 4, 2023

Daphne Galvez

The claim of self-confessed hitman Arturo Lascañas that former president Rodrigo Duterte is the “lord of all drug lords” in Mindanao warrants serious and immediate investigation, according to former senator Leila de Lima.

Terrorists eyed in MSU bombing

December 4, 2023

Mark Ernest Villeza

Authorities are eyeing the involvement of a terrorist group in the explosion that killed four people and left 45 injured during a Catholic mass inside the Mindanao State University (MSU) gymnasium in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur yesterday morning.

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks Surigao del Sur; 1 dead

December 4, 2023

Bella Cariaso

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur at 10:37 p.m. on Saturday, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology director Teresito Bacolcol said, expecting damage to infrastructure.

SMNI flagged for allowing non-KBP accredited broadcasters to go on air

December 1, 2023

Cristina Chi

Television network Sonshine Media Network International could face potential sanctions from the country’s independent broadcasting body for allowing unaccredited hosts not trained in responsible broadcasting to go on air.

Marcos prioritizes release of 17 Filipino seafarers held in Red Sea

December 1, 2023

Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has committed to utilizing all available means to ensure the safe return of 17 Filipino seafarers being held hostage by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

LIVE updates: Mayon Volcano restiveness

December 1, 2023

PhilstarLIVE

Here are the latest updates on the volcano's activity and related events.

Go visits Bohol, helps boost public service delivery

December 1, 2023

Sen. Bong Go visited Candijay on Wednesday to celebrate the town’s 169th founding anniversary, an event attended by Rep. Alexie Tutor, Mayor Thamar Olaivar, Vice Mayor Christopher Tutor as well as mayors and other officials of nearby municipalities.

DOH on alert vs pneumonia-causing pathogen

December 1, 2023

Rhodina Villanueva

The Department of Health is on guard against a pathogen called mycoplasma pneumoniae following a rise in cases of pneumonia in the country.

DA revamp in full swing as chief introduces reforms

December 1, 2023

Bella Cariaso

The reorganization in the Department of Agriculture is now in full swing as newly installed Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. wants to introduce reforms in the DA, according to farmers’ group Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc..

November’s last working day is bike-to-work day

December 1, 2023

Alexis Romero

President Marcos has declared the last working day of November as National Bike-To-Work Day, citing the need to raise public awareness on the viability of cycling as a transportation mode.

DFA suspends Philippine e-visa system in China

December 1, 2023

Pia Lee-Brago

The operations of the Philippine e-Visa System in China are suspended until further notice, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.

PHOA president receives 2023 Mabuhay Gold Award

December 1, 2023

Philippine Hotel Owners Association president Arthur M. Lopez was given the Gold Award at the 26th Mabuhay Awards Night organized by the Association of Human Resources Managers held on Nov. 27, 2023 at the Westin Manila, Mandaluyong City.

Philippines drops in World Giving, Digital Competitiveness indexes

December 1, 2023

Janvic Mateo

Fewer Filipinos said they have helped a stranger, donated money to charity or volunteered for an organization last year.

Scientists probe climate change’s role in new pest infestation in PH rice fields

November 26, 2023

Joshua Mendoza

Farmers, researchers, and government officials are racing to know more about the invasive worm, as the El Niño phenomenon and the overall warmer climate provide favorable conditions to increase its spread.

De Lima urges probe of former Justice chiefs after CA ruling

November 26, 2023

De Lima secured another legal victory as the CA reversed the Ombudsman's dismissal of her complaints against Aguirre and Guevarra over the government’s use of convicted criminals as state witnesses.

Filipino hostage freed by Hamas to receive Israeli gov’t support

November 26, 2023

Jimmy Pacheco, a caregiver working in Israel, was among the hostages released to the Red Cross in war-torn Gaza by Hamas Friday, according to Qatar, which mediated the deal.

LIVE updates: Mayon Volcano restiveness

November 26, 2023

PhilstarLIVE

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on June 8 heightened the alert status of Mayon Volcano in Albay to Alert Level 3 after it showed an “increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption.”

Over 1 million affected by rain due to shear line, LPA — NDRRMC

November 26, 2023

Some 254,160 families from Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol region, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga were affected by the shear line—a weather system formed when cold and warm winds converge—and a dissipated LPA.

SWS: More Filipinos feel quality of life declining

November 26, 2023

Results of the September 28 to October 1 survey showed that 30% of 1,200 adults said that their quality of life had worsened, compared to 22% in the previous poll conducted in June and July.

Philippines digital economy to hit $24 billion this year – report

November 26, 2023

Janvic Mateo

The Philippines’ overall digital economy is expected to hit $24 billion this year and $35 billion in 2025, making it one of the fastest growing in Southeast Asia, according to a new report released by Google.

SWS: Hunger rate slightly down in Q3

November 26, 2023

Janvic Mateo

One in every 10 Filipino families has experienced involuntary hunger in the third quarter of the year, slightly down from the previous quarter, a recent survey conducted by Social Weather Stations showed.

Safe return of 17 Pinoy seafarers seen – DMW

November 26, 2023

Rhodina Villanueva

The Department of Migrant Workers has assured the families of the 17 Filipino seafarers taken hostage by Yemen’s Houthi armed group in the Red Sea last week that the agency is doing its best for their safe return to the Philippines.

Philippines closer to target for foreign tourists – DOT

November 26, 2023

Ghio Ong

The Philippines is getting closer to achieving its target of 4.8 million foreign tourist arrivals before the end of the year.

Cordillera indigenous leaders challenge ‘terrorist’ tag

November 23, 2023

CPA leaders Windel Bolinget, Sarah Abellon-Alikes, Jennifer Awingan-Taggaoa, and Stephen Tauli filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition before the Baguio Regional Trial Court.

WPS issues to be discussed in ‘non-combative’ way during Asia-Pacific forum — Zubiri

November 23, 2023

Cristina Chi

During a media briefing, Zubiri said that the discussions on the West Philippine Sea during the three-day event will be “toned down” to come up with a resolution “generally accepted” by all country representatives in attendance.

House OKs creation of legal safeguards for nuclear energy projects

November 23, 2023

Cristina Chi

The House of Representatives has passed on final reading a bill that lays down the legal groundwork for the Marcos administration to start developing a national nuclear infrastructure.

Marcos: Gov’t working to secure release of seafarers held by Houthi rebels

November 23, 2023

In a statement late Wednesday, Marcos said the Department of Foreign Affairs is in coordination with their counterparts in Iran, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia for updates, while the Department of Migrant Workers is in constant communication with the fam...

LIVE updates: Mayon Volcano restiveness

November 23, 2023

PhilstarLIVE

Here are the latest updates on the volcano's activity and related events.

De Lima to RTC: Summon witnesses who gave false testimony

November 23, 2023

Nillicent Bautista

Former senator Leila de Lima on Tuesday asked a Muntinlupa court to summon the seven witnesses who claimed they were coerced to make false testimony against her.

NPC getting P100 million more to counter cyberattacks

November 23, 2023

Cecille Suerte Felipe

Following data breaches in the past months involving several government agencies, the National Privacy Commission will get an additional P100 million for next year to do a better job of protecting the people’s data and fighting cyberattacks, Sen. Grace...

House panel tackles proposals for government cooperation with ICC

November 23, 2023

Sheila Crisostomo

The House of Representatives’ joint committees on human rights and justice started the hearing on two pending resolutions that call on all government agencies and departments to work with the International Criminal Court.

4 more lawmakers transfer to Lakas-CMD

November 23, 2023

Sheila Crisostomo

The Lakas-CMD continues to gain strength at the House of Representatives, with four more lawmakers joining the administration-backed political party.

Marcos Jr. on top of his game during APEC meet – envoy

November 23, 2023

Alexis Romero

President Marcos was “on top of his game” during the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, and many world leaders have expressed interest to come to the Philippines to boost their ties with the country, according to Manila’s envo...

San Beda College of Law to hold alumni homecoming

November 22, 2023

The San Beda Law Class of 1998 is hosting San Beda Law’s Grand Alumni Homecoming on Nov. 25 at the Rigodon Ballroom of the Manila Peninsula.

DTI releases price guide for 150 Noche Buena items

November 22, 2023