The STAR Cover (April 16, 2024)
The STAR Cover (April 16, 2024)
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Ban on e-bikes in Metro Manila roads begins
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) started yesterday the implementation of the ban on electric tricycles and e-bicycles from using major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region.
LTO: Release of plastic license cards starts today
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office will start today the nationwide distribution of plastic driver’s license cards, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II announced yesterday.
Paying, filing of ITR ends today — BIR
MANILA, Philippines — The filing and paying of the annual income tax return (ITR) for 2023 ends on Monday, April 15, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reminded the public.
DA lifts ban on poultry products from Belgium, France
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the ban on the importation of poultry products from Belgium and France, saying the outbreak of avian influenza in the two countries has already been contained.
Dy confirms Gilas pool set at 14
MANILA, Philippines — After Gilas head coach Tim Cone expanded the national pool from 12 to 14 with the addition of Japeth Aguilar and Mason Amos, SBP executive director Erika Dy has ruled out bringing in more players to the group. Dy said Cone will stick to a compact unit.
Voters favor creation of 8 Bangsamoro towns in Cotabato province
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — More than three-fourths of the 89,594 registered voters in 63 Bangsamoro barangays in Cotabato province in Region 12 voted in favor of proposals to create eight municipalities covering their domains during a plebiscite on Saturday.