EJ Macababbad

Reporter, @philippinestar. Wacky account at @edjofthetable.

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It’s a new dawn.

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The facility can produce up to 50 kilograms of yarn made of natural textile fibers blended with cotton.

The other three facilities are located in Ilocos Norte, Isabela and Iloilo. @PhilippineStar

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The Department of Science and Technology has opened the country's fourth—and Mindanao's first—Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center in Kabacan, Cotabato. @PhilippineStar

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@PhilippineStar Garin on the power situation in Visayas: This will be a prolonged problem ... Kaya magpapaabot tayo dito ng temporary supply ng energy for the next year or two years para mayroon tayong reserba sa Visayas. Within the month, maipapasok na ang extra supply dito. @PhilippineStar

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Garin discusses energy-related agreements forged during President Marcos' state visit to Japan last week:
- Japanese institutions and private firms providing capacity-building and other assistance to the Philippines in building its national reserve. @PhilippineStar

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@PhilippineStar Available supply in the Visayas grid can go as low as 2,044 megawatts, according to DOE Undersecretary Mario Marasigan, which is insufficient to meet demand that can peak to as high as 2,700 MW.

NGCP raises the yellow alert in Visayas today from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. @PhilippineStar

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@PhilippineStar The DOE has set a maximum price increase for LPG this June at P3.41 per kilogram. That translates to a P37.51 hike for the standard 11-kilogram cylinder. @PhilippineStar

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HEADS UP, MOTORISTS!

Diesel prices will be cheaper by P9.26 per liter tomorrow, June 2, according to the Department of Energy.

Gasoline prices will be down by P4.76 per liter and kerosene by P10.86 per liter. @PhilippineStar

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Energy Secretary Sharon Garin: We are going closer to the pre-war prices ... Pagdasal po natin na 'di na madagdagan pa problema sa Middle East. @PhilippineStar

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For four decades, The Philippine STAR has been more than a platform for information; it has been a force that reveals, clarifies, and protects the truth.

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Philippine STAR, let’s honor not only its legacy, milestones, defining stories, and advocacy that sparks change, but also the people who continue to carry it forward.

Together, we invite you to look #WhereTruthShines.

#PhilSTAR40

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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center says more complaints will be filed against certain personalities in the coming weeks. @PhilippineStar

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NBI Director Melvin Matibag reads one of Respicio’s social media posts, urging the people to launch a “revolution” against the government. @PhilippineStar

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Lawyer Harold Respicio, the vice mayor of Reina Mercedes, Isabela, is facing charges of inciting to sedition, rebellion and unlawful use of means of publication and unlawful utterances over his social media posts. @PhilippineStar

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Matibag says once Dela Rosa is captured, he will be turned over to the Department of Justice.

He appeals to the senator: “Mas maganda kung sumuko na lang siya.” @PhilippineStar

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‘HINAHANAP NAMAN SIYA NGAYON’

Dedicated teams of the National Bureau of Investigation are already finding Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, says NBI Director Melvin Matibag, after the Justice Department declares that the ICC warrant against him is now enforceable. @PhilippineStar

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Matibag: Fugitive Senator Dela Rosa will be arrested whether he likes it or not because we have to implement the law without fear or favor. @PhilippineStar

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NBI TO ARREST BATO ‘WITHOUT DELAY’

The National Bureau of Investigation will arrest Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, following directions of its lead agency, the Department of Justice. @PhilippineStar

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Matibag: In carrying out the arrest, we will strictly abide by the rules and ensure it is done professionally, as we always do. @PhilippineStar