The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star, often referred to as The Philippine STAR, is a prominent print and digital newspaper based in the Philippines. It serves as the main publication of the Star Group of Publications. Philstar Daily Inc. is the owner and publisher, and the company also produces other tabloids like Pilipino Star Ngayon, Pang-Masa, The Freeman, and Banat, in addition to the magazine People Asia and the Sunday publication Starweek. The Philippine Star is the leading broadsheet in the country, outpacing the Philippine Daily Inquirer, with a market share exceeding 50% and attracting over 2.7 million readers every day across the nation.

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English, Tagalog

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#10148

Philippines

#160

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Cardinal Ambo David en route to Rome to pay final respects to Pope Francis

7 hours ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui
Campaign sortie turns violent: Rizal, Cagayan mayor gunned down

7 hours ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — The incumbent mayor of Rizal, Cagayan was shot dead during a campaign sortie, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). According to a police report by the Police Regional Office 2, Mayor Joel Ruma and another victim, Merson Abiguebel, were shot during a campaign rally at the barangay hall of Barangay Illuru Sur around 9:30 p.m on Wednesday, April 23. The mayor and Abiguebel were rushed to Tuao District Hospital following the incident.
28 areas under ‘danger' heat index - PAGASA

12 hours ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-eight areas across the country may expect scorching temperatures on Thursday, April 24. In its latest heat index bulletin, state weather bureau PAGASA placed several areas under the “danger” classification, with forecast heat index values ranging from 42°C to 45°C.
Easterlies, ITCZ to bring rains across country

14 hours ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — Two weather systems may bring cloudy skies with rains across the country on Thursday, April 24, state weather bureau PAGASA said. In its weather forecast, PAGASA said the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) may affect southern Mindanao, while the easterlies may affect the rest of the country. Zamboanga Peninsula, SOCCSKSARGEN, Davao Occidental, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi may expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ.
Cyberlibel case filed by Trillanes vs Harry Roque junked

1 day ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — The cyberlibel complaint filed by former Antonio Trillanes IV against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has been junked by a prosecutor. Department of Justice spokesperson Mico Clavano confirmed to reporters on Wednesday, April 23, that the complaint against Roque was dismissed by a Quezon City prosecutor due to "insufficiency" of evidence to file the criminal case.
Supreme Court charges retired justice with gross misconduct over alleged involvement in lawyer’s killing

1 day ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

BAGUIO CITY, Benguet — The Supreme Court (SC) charged a retired Court of Appeals (CA) Associate Justice with gross misconduct over his alleged involvement in the 2020 murder of a Cebu-based lawyer. SC spokesperson Camille Ting said that the high court has charged retired CA Associate Justice Isaias Dicdican, acting on a memorandum of the Office of the Court administrator.
Supreme Court warns vs fake orders, issuances

1 day ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

BAGUIO CITY, Benguet — The Supreme Court has warned the public against fake issuances and documents circulating online that are supposedly linked to the high court, other courts and judicial offices. Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo urged the public to verify any notices, issuances, or advisories allegedly coming from the courts.
Weaker global outlook, trade tensions: IMF slashes Philippines growth forecasts for 2025, 2026

1 day ago | philstar.com | Keisha Ta-asan

MANILA, Philippines — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its economic growth forecast for the Philippines this year, citing weaker global demand, trade-related headwinds and the effects of financial tightening. In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the IMF revised its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for the Philippines to 5.5 percent from 6.1 percent previously.
Cardinal Advincula recalls Pope Francis’ influence on Filipino faithful

2 days ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula reflected on the impact of Pope Francis on the Filipino faithful during a requiem Mass. In his homily on Tuesday, April 22, the Manila prelate highlighted the Pope’s 2015 visit to the Philippines—a moment he described as "a moment of grace forever etched in our national memory."He recalled the pontiff’s visit to Tacloban in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda, as well as the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis at Luneta.
‘Tireless advocate’: BARMM mourns the passing of Pope Francis

2 days ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has extended its condolences to the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis.