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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Quezon City eyes ‘sister city’ ties with Naga

1 day ago | philstar.com | Janvic Mateo

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government is eyeing a “sister city” agreement with Naga to further boost ties and strengthen cooperation between the two local government units. Former vice president and Naga mayor-elect Leni Robredo visited Mayor Joy Belmonte at the Quezon City hall on Wednesday. Robredo and Belmonte discussed best practices, particularly in the field of housing and urban development.
More evidence vs Duterte disclosed

1 day ago | philstar.com | Janvic Mateo

MANILA, Philippines — More evidence has been disclosed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor in the crimes against humanity case of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte. Forming the sixth set of evidence in Duterte’s case, 90 additional items will be presented during the confirmation of charges hearing in September. Documents related to barangay clearance operations and background information comprised the items.
MORE Power steps up efforts to lower rates

2 days ago | philstar.com | Brix Lelis

MANILA, Philippines — MORE Electric and Power Corp. of billionaire Enrique Razon Jr. has assured its customers of continued efforts to keep electricity rates down for Iloilo City. The Iloilo-based distribution utility said it recently earned recognition for offering the “most affordable” power rates not only in the province but also in the entire Western Visayas.
ACEN sees bright prospects for Cagayan solar farm

2 days ago | philstar.com | Brix Lelis

MANILA, Philippines — Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is seeing bright prospects with the commercial launch of its massive solar farm in Cagayan, further strengthening its foothold in Luzon. As the first renewable energy project in the province, the 133-megawatt Cagayan North Solar has been delivering clean power to the Luzon grid since last year.
MGen, Saudi firm team up for RE projects in Philippines

2 days ago | philstar.com | Brix Lelis

MANILA, Philippines — Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power is making a foray into the Philippine green energy market through a strategic partnership with tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan’s Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen). The agreement between the two companies involves the exploration and development of renewable energy (RE) projects, particularly solar, in the Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia.
ASEAN Power Grid in focus as Philippines hosts summit

2 days ago | philstar.com | Brix Lelis

MANILA, Philippines — The $16-billion project designed to integrate power grids of ASEAN member states is set to take center stage next year as the Philippines assumes chairmanship of the regional bloc. “The ASEAN Power Grid initiative can serve as the backbone of a more resilient and efficient regional energy market,” Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara said at the 2025 Asia Clean Energy Forum organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
WESM rates ease in May on higher supply

3 days ago | philstar.com | Brix Lelis

MANILA, Philippines — The average price in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) dropped again in May as ample supply outweighed the surge in demand caused by extreme heat. System-wide WESM rates declined by 11.2 percent to P4.01 per kilowatt-hour from P4.52 per kWh on a monthly basis, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines. IEMOP corporate planning and communications manager Arjon Valencia yesterday said the decline was due to a higher supply margin.
Eala-Masarova pair in quick exit

3 days ago | philstar.com | John Bryan Ulanday

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala’s transition to the grass season got off to a flat start, quickly eliminated in the 2025 Lexus Birmingham Open doubles yesterday in the United Kingdom. Eala and her Swiss partner Rebeka Masarova fell to the second-seeded tandem of Ellen Perez and Storm Hunter from Australia, 6-4, 6-4. She will now focus on the singles play with a first-round duel against Czech Republic’s Linda Fruhvirtová.
Rain or Shine may pakay sa Terrafirma

3 days ago | philstar.com | John Bryan Ulanday

MANILA, Philippines — Hindi magpapahuli ang Rain or Shine sa karera ng mga dikdikang koponan para sa asam na Top 4 finish kontra sa sibak ng Terrafirma sa pagpapatuloy ng 2025 PBA Philippine Cup ngayon sa PhilSports Arena sa Pasig. Makikipagbuno ang Elasto Painters sa kulelat at tanggal na sa kontensyon subalit palaban pa ring Dyip sa alas-5 ng hapon bago ang laban ng Phoenix at NorthPort sa alas-7:30 ng gabi.
Eala suffers early exit in Birmingham Open doubles

3 days ago | philstar.com | John Bryan Ulanday

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala’s transition to the grass season got off to a flat start after a quick elimination in the 2025 Lexus Birmingham Open doubles Tuesday in the United Kingdom. Eala and her Swiss partner Rebeka Masarova fell to the second-seeded tandem of Ellen Perez and Storm Hunter from Australia, 6-4, 6-4, in Round 1. She will now focus her attention on the singles play with a first-round duel against Czech Republic's Linda Fruhvirtová at 8:20 p.m. (Manila time).