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20% US tariff to erode Philippine export competitiveness—PCCI
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Thursday expressed concern over the United States’ decision to impose a 20-percent tariff on Philippine exports, warning of serious repercussions for local industries and workers. While...
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...
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,...
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...
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 —...
Philippines lawmaker seeks probe into online gambling’s social impact
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 10, 2025
Philippines representative Brian Poe filed a House resolution on Wednesday calling for an investigation into the growing social concerns surrounding online gambling and its impact on Filipino citizens, as the industry continues to generate massive...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Philippine gov’t okays 424,000 tons of sugar imports
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
STOCK PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The government has authorized the importation of refined sugar to ensure stable local supply and prices of the sweetener in the coming months. In Sugar Order No. 8, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said...
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...
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...
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...
Philippines plans to negotiate with US to lower tariffs, envoy to Washington says
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks during a U.S. Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Manila, Philippines, August 6, 2022. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS/File...
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...
Philippine exports to America face 20% Trump tariff
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, April 22, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday,...
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...
Philippines’ ex-leader Duterte says he may die in The Hague, asks to be cremated
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
MANILA – Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte said her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, has told her to have him cremated in The Hague, in the Netherlands, should he die while detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for...
Philippines: How reforms unlock economic potential
Gulf News
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Public Service Act amended At the heart of this shift are amendments to the 1935 Public Service Act (PSA) and the Foreign Investments Act (FIA). Legislative reforms amending the pre-World War II Public Service Act (Republic Act 11659) now allow...