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US slaps higher 20% tariff on Philippine goods
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners on Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals officials have promised. The letters,...
Filipino Town: What to expect in Las Vegas' second cultural district
KNPR - Nevada
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July 10, 2025
The Filipino community in Las Vegas is the fastest-growing Asian American group in the state, with more than 200,000 members. As of April 2025, they had gained their very own cultural district recognized by Clark County. It’s located along a...
Philippines' FDI net inflows up 7.1 pct in April
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows into the Philippines rose by 7.1 percent year-on-year in April 2025, reaching 610 million U.S. dollars, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Thursday. The BSP said the...
Suzette's Organics bringing Filipino fusion food to Missoula this fall
KPAX - Montana
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July 10, 2025
HAMILTON — When a restaurant closes like Missoula's 4Bs, many wonder what will take up the space. This fall, a Hamilton family is headed up Highway 93 to bring Filipino fare into the location on Broadway. "The biggest thing with restaurants is —...
Higher Trump tariff spooks Philippine stock market
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The local stock barometer retreated below 6,400 after spending most of Thursday in positive territory as investors priced in the United States’ latest round of tariffs, including a higher rate for the Philippines. The...
Philippine fintech firms back stricter rules to access online gambling platforms
GGRAsia
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July 10, 2025
The FinTech Alliance Philippines, described as the country’s largest organisation representing financial technology (fintech) companies, says it supports calls for a strengthened regulatory framework on the use of digital financial services to...
DMW: 8 of 21 Filipino crew of besieged MV Eternity C rescued
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
Department of Migrant Workers Sec. Hans Leo Cacdac in this file photo. He said on Thursday eight of 21 Filipino crew of the ill-fated MV Eternity C were rescued. Arnel Tacson/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Eight of the 21 Filipino crew of the...
Carrier expands its public cooling initiative with Ortigas Cool Spot
Philippine STAR
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila’s unpredictable weather makes commuting a daily challenge for many Filipinos. One moment it’s scorching hot, the next it’s sticky and humid after sudden rain. Recognizing this, Carrier—a global leader in...
13 more Filipinos back home from Iran, says DFA
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
At least 13 more Filipinos are back home from Iran, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. File photo of Iran in the aftermath of Israeli attacks. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS MANILA, Philippines—The...
Filipino traveler: Karabakh's nature is perfect
APA
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Members of the world-renowned international travelers’ club MTP (Most Traveled People), who traveled to Karabakh, visited the Shusha prison, APA’s local bureau reports. The travelers familiarized themselves with the area and the building where the...
Philippines concerned over higher U.S. tariffs, will continue to negotiate, minister says
The Gazette - Colorado
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MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines is concerned about the United States' decision to impose 20% tariffs on Philippine exports but will continue to negotiate, its economic affairs minister said on Thursday. Secretary Frederick Go told reporters that...
TNT, San Miguel brace for tough Game 1 of Philippine Cup finals
Business World
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July 10, 2025
Game on Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7:30 p.m. – TNT vs San Miguel (Finals Game 1) San Miguel Beermen (SMB) is out to re-establish its old kingdom while TNT is bent on finally joining the elite PBA grand slam club. With this as a major driving...
Philippines seeks US talks after tariff raised to 20%
Bangkok Post
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July 10, 2025
Officials will head to Washington after Trump increases rate from 17% PUBLISHED : 10 Jul 2025 at 11:30 The Philippines will hold further negotiations with the United States after President Donald Trump increased the planned tariff rate to 20% from...
Trump Reveals Latest Batch of Tariffs From Iraq to Philippines
Mint
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump unveiled a new round of tariff demand letters on Wednesday with levies set to hit in August on imported goods from partners who fail to reach agreements with the US. Trump said he would levy a 30% rate on Algeria, Libya...
Cardinal David on e-gambling victims: They need help
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David.REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez MANILA, Philippines — “Kailangan nila ng tulong, hindi ng panghusga.” (They need help, and not to be judged for.) Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David made this remark on Thursday at the height of the...
Japan Explores ‘Possible Transfer’ of Six Used Destroyers to the Philippines
Overt Defense - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
Earlier this week, it was announced that plans for Japan to export used Abukuma-class destroyers to the Philippines have been agreed upon, marking the first time that Japan has exported a Japanese built destroyer class warship. The agreement will...
3 Filipino seafarers feared dead after Houthi attack in Red Sea
Philippine STAR
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — At least three Filipino seafarers are feared dead after an attack by Houthi rebels on a foreign-flagged vessel in the Red Sea, according to Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on Thursday, July 10. The...
Mark Villar Continues His Fight Against Online Scammers: Prioritizes Establishing the Philippine Scam Prevention Center
Panay News
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July 10, 2025
Senator Mark Villar filed a bill that aims to establish the country’s scam prevention center, as one of his first ten priority measures in the 20th Congress. This proposed center intends to be the Philippines’ first one-stop shop for all...
DFA: 13 more Filipinos repatriated from Iran
Cebu Daily News
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Thursday that 13 more Filipino evacuees from Iran were repatriated through Turkmenistan and arrived in the country last week. In a statement, the agency said it welcomed two...
Philippine delegation heads to US to negotiate tariffs
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A delegation from the Philippines led by Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs and chair of the Economic Development Committee, is headed for Washington D.C. next week to...