The STAR Cover (August 25, 2024)
The STAR Cover (August 25, 2024)
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Estrada relieved over Sandiganbayan reversal
SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada felt «deeply relieved» with the Sandiganbayan Special 5th Division's decision clearing him of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery due to insufficient evidence.
Excess, unused GOCC funds to cover salary hike, benefits of 1.8 million gov't workers
MANILA, Philippines — Close to two million government workers are expected to benefit from the unprogrammed appropriations that will be funded by the idle and unused funds of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), with a total of P67.6 billion to be utilized to cover salary increases and benefits of the country's civil servants.
Political bloc hails SC’s ruling vs creation of 3 new Bangsamoro towns
COTABATO CITY — A large bloc of political leaders in the Bangsamoro Region on Thursday lauded the Supreme Court for preventing the plebiscites for the creation of three new towns in Maguindanao del Norte for being unconstitutional.
VP Sara denies plagiarizing book, says next story about 'betrayal'
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has denied allegations that her self-authored children's book "Isang Kaibigan (A Friend)" was plagiarized.
Sara’s book plagiarized? Risa to block P10 million budget
MANILA, Philippines — Social media and online forums were abuzz yesterday after claims circulated that the picture book authored by Vice President Sara Duterte bore strong similarities to the story in a children’s book written by an American author.