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Philippines to send record 1,600 athletes to Thailand SEA Games
Philippine STAR
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — With full backing from the government, the Philippines is fielding in its biggest delegation to date in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games set December 9-20 in Thailand—a 1,600-strong squad mostly coming from team sports. “This...
Philippines summons Chinese envoy after politician banned
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines -- China's ambassador to Manila was summoned after Beijing imposed sanctions on a former Filipino senator who has been critical of China's aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea, Philippine officials said Tuesday....
Philippine Airlines brings back seasonal Sapporo flights
Philstar
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The nation's flag carrier Philippine Airlines will be flying between Manila and Sapporo, Japan again after five years. The airline is reviving its seasonal nonstop Manila-Sapporo flights from November 24 until March 27. It...
Philippines’ biggest solar park: MTerra Solar brings MGen near 1,500 MW
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The P200-billion Luzon solar park of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has racked up 772 megawatts (MW) of solar panels installed as the company said the project continued to see “strong momentum.” MGen said this milestone that...
Philippines clears more sugar imports to stabilize prices
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has authorized the importation of 424,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar to ensure stable supply despite the country having a relatively stable buffer and prices as of June. “The intention...
Philippines urges global financial reforms for middle-income nations
Manila Standard
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July 9, 2025
The Philippines is urging the international community to swiftly reform the global financial system to provide tailored support to middle-income countries (MICs) amidst rising global challenges. Joven Balbosa, Undersecretary of the Department of...
Manila photo store goes viral after street cleared in city clean-up drive
Interaksyon
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July 9, 2025
A photography store in Quiapo caught attention online after posting a photo of its storefront completely free of the usual street vendors and obstructions—all due to a recent city government clean-up. On July 1, Henry’s Cameras posted a photo of...
Philippines Says Canada Troops Pact Ready, Eyes China Deterrence
Financial Post
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July 9, 2025
The defense partnerships are part of efforts to build deterrence, Teodoro said, amid what he calls “illegal incursions of China” in the South China Sea. Beijing lays sweeping claims over the resource-rich waterway, which Teodoro calls a “major...
Filipino workers face heightened levels of stress, sadness — survey
Philippine STAR
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Statistics do not lie. Mental health and well-being organization MindNation reports a significant rise in mental health challenges experienced by Filipino workers based on its 2024 Well-Being Survey compared to its 2022 data....
Philippine Navy to check Japanese destroyer escorts
NHK
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The Philippine Navy says it will send experts to Japan next month to explore acquiring destroyer escorts set to be retired by Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force. The navy told reporters in the capital, Manila, on Tuesday that the team will...
New bill makes West Philippine Sea lessons mandatory
Philippine STAR
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Classroom lessons about the West Philippine Sea will become as mandatory as math and reading under a new bill filed Wednesday, July 9, at the House of Representatives. House Bill 1625, filed by lawmakers who dub themselves...
Chinese ships in West Philippine Sea hit 6-month high — Navy
Philippine STAR
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — China's maritime presence in the West Philippine Sea reached its highest numbers in six months in June, according to the Philippine Navy, which believes the rise may be due to the weather or deployment cycles rather than a...
Marcos: Gov’t working to reduce medical expenses of Filipinos
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Whether it happens during his term or in future administrations, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he aspires for a time when patients will pay nothing to receive treatment in hospitals. In his speech during the...
Edoc, Macasaet’s strong start fuel Philippines’ Junior World bids
Philstar
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Zoji Edoc unleashed a fiery backside assault to seize early control then capped his opening round with a clutch birdie to salvage a gutsy two-under 71, grabbing solo second behind a red-hot Hugo Smith of Australia at the...
F-35s lands in Philippines as US, allies push back against China’s aggression in Indo-Pacific
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 9, 2025
Manila [Philippines], July 9 (ANI): The Philippines is rapidly emerging as a key frontline state in the growing US-China rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, as Washington continues to deploy advanced military assets to the archipelago, which lies within...
AirAsia parent firm eyes $500-million hangar in Philippines
Rappler
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July 9, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Capital A Berhad believes the Philippines' strategic location will make the country a key maintenance hub MANILA, Philippines – Capital A...
"I want the belt to stay in the Philippines" - Denice Zamboanga vows to keep ONE Championship gold for as long as she can
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
Reigning and undisputed ONE women's atomweight MMA world champion 'The Menace' Denice Zamboanga of the Philippines is fighting on the global stage for her country's honor. Zamboanga earlier this year made history and became the first Filipina MMA...
Online sugal: Income for gov’t, scourge for poor Filipinos
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
Online gambling is “making history” as the gaming industry’s “top revenue driver,” contributing P51 billion in the first three months of 2025, almost the same as the all year P58 billion that the sector generated in 2023. But for some Filipinos,...
MMA champ Denice Zamboanga wants to continue inspiring the next generation of fighters in the Philippines
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
The reigning and undisputed ONE women's atomweight MMA world champion, Denice 'The Menace' Zamboanga, of the Philippines, wants to inspire her fellow Filipinos with her reign in the world's largest martial arts organization. Zamboanga captured the...
Pampanga’s SGH bags sole right to develop Best Western hotels in Philippines
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
SGH chair Jaime Uy, SGH executive vice president Justine Uy and SGH president/chief operating officer Jansen Uy. – Contributed photo MANILA, Philippines — Savers Group Holdings (SGH), a Pampanga-based conglomerate led by the Uy family, has bagged...