Chinese fugitive nabbed for fraud
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese fugitive wanted for telecommunications fraud in Beijing has been arrested in Parañaque by the Bureau of Immigration.
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The STAR Cover (November 3, 2026)
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ERC wants longer-term power reserve deals
MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is pushing for longer-term ancillary service procurement agreements (ASPAs) to limit the grid operator’s exposure to the Reserve Market.
DOE ready to defend new mining bid rules in court
DOE ready to defend new mining bid rules in court Philstar.com
LTFRB fines Move It P555.7 million over excess riders
LTFRB fines Move It P555.7 million over excess riders Philstar.com
EDITORIAL – Dearly departed pets
As Filipinos remembered their deceased loved ones during Undas, public attention was drawn to a case involving another group of dearly departed: pets.
Philippines banks keep profit streak in 9 months
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks’ combined net income increased by 4.2 percent to P315.47 billion from January to September, as stronger interest earnings were partly offset by foreign exchange losses and higher provisions for potential bad loans.
The myth of the ‘perfect victim’
In the month leading to International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which we commemorate on Nov. 25, an allegation of sexual assault at a prestigious university has re-ignited discussion about the safety of women, the requirements of consent and the rape myth...
Sunlight Air delays jet acquisition plan
MANILA, Philippines — The boutique airline of millennial CEO Ryna Brito-Garcia has deferred its plan to buy a maiden jetliner, as it shifts from expansion stance to survival mode because of cost spikes.
PNP eyes link in Pangasinan, Cebu child exploitation cases
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police ordered the PNP regional intelligence units to intensify cross-jurisdictional monitoring and investigation of potential links among child exploitation cases in Pangasinan and Cebu to dismantle localized and foreign-led abuse sy...
Gatchalian eyes BARMM development
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian wished the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliament well after its inaugural session on Friday, as he expressed hope it would lead to economic development in the BARMM.
NCRPO: Millions visit Metro Manila cemeteries
MANILA, Philippines — With over 2.5 million Filipinos flocking to cemeteries in Metro Manila, the observance of All Saints’ Day was “generally peaceful,” according to the National Capital Region Police Office.
Binance partner reviews impact of $6.3 billion crypto hack
MANILA, Philippines — BlockShoals Technologies Inc., the Philippine partner of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is assessing the possible impact of a $6.3-billion cyberattack on its local regulatory sandbox project as the global platform moves to replace stolen assets and restore...
BOC: Rolls Royce sold for P23 million
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has generated some P23 million from the auction of a seized luxury car, a 2021 Rolls Royce Cullinan.
Symbiosis
After all the country suffered in the wake of the flood control scandal, the congressmen are at it again. Funds from regular public services were again shifted to pet projects distributed according to congressional districts.
‘Insurance demand slowing as high costs squeeze budget’
MANILA, Philippines — Rising cost of living is forcing more Filipinos to put off life insurance purchases, while some business owners are withdrawing money from their existing policies to fund operations, with demand expected to weaken further over the next six months, according ...
Tokong, Alciso bow out at Cloud 9
SIARGAO, Philippines — Filipino wildcards John Mark “Marama” Tokong and Jayuard Alciso gave the home crowd something to cheer about but saw their campaigns come to an end in the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour Philippines Pro at Cloud 9 yesterday.
Study: Grads earn more when jobs match academic training
MANILA, Philippines — Graduates tend to earn more when their jobs match their academic training, according to a study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies.