The STAR Cover (October 29, 2024)
The STAR Cover (October 29, 2024)
Latest Philippines News
DOTr sees 4.5 million Undas travelers
MANILA, Philippines — Around 4.5 million Filipinos are expected to travel during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days this week, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Palace: Philippines safer under Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is safer and the people are more secure than ever under President Marcos, Malacañang asserted yesterday, contrary to claims by former president Rodrigo Duterte at a Senate hearing that crime has become rampant in the country.
Plea deal: KOJC also involved in visa fraud
MANILA, Philippines — Aside from facilitating sham marriages, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ also implemented a visa fraud scheme in the United States, where dozens of KOJC members were directed to apply for student visas to extend their stay.
PNP: 18,000 cops deployed for Undas
MANILA, Philippines — Over 18,000 Philippine National Police personnel will be deployed to secure the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, the PNP announced yesterday.
SC asked: Void Taguig ordinance increasing council seats
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) was urged yesterday to declare void and unconstitutional an ordinance passed by Taguig increasing the number of city councilors from eight to 12 per district.
Poe continues relief ops, prepares for future typhoons
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Grace Poe yesterday met with her team leaders to coordinate the transport of about 3,000 food packs from Manila for victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Camarinas Norte.
Marcos signs joint circular vs hunger
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday vowed to ensure that no community would be left behind in the campaign against poverty as the government and international organizations signed a joint memorandum circular that aims to strengthen measures to curb hunger in the Philippines.