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Philippine-made chocolates shine at World Chocolate Day 2025
Philippine STAR
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Today marks another year of World Chocolate Day, commemorating the day when the beloved treat was introduced to Europe in 1550. The Philippines has been steadily consuming chocolates from around the world, but in recent...
Sexually violent predator Richard Stobaugh denied release to Manila
Times-Standard - California
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July 9, 2025
On Wednesday, Judge Kaleb Cockrum issued a ruling vacating the 2023 conditional release order that would have placed serial rapist William Stobaugh in the Manila community via the California Department of State Hospitals’ (DSH) Conditional Release...
The UK: A launchpad for Filipino students’ growth and global excellence
Philstar
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July 9, 2025
Over the past four years as British Ambassador to the Philippines, one of the most rewarding parts of my role has been meeting Filipinos who studied in the United Kingdom. Whether they pursued intelligence and international security at KCL,...
Seagate’s new compact SSD now available in Philippines
Business World
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July 9, 2025
SEAGATE Technology Holdings plc’s latest compact solid-state drive (SSD), targeted towards on-the-go professionals, is now available in the Philippines. The Seagate Ultra Compact SSD is now available at all Seagate authorized retail and online...
Lao and Philippine Foreign Ministers Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Lao News Agency
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KPL Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, held a bilateral meeting with Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Ma Theresa P. Lazaro, on July 8 on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting...
Elijah Woods returns to the Philippines for back-to-back shows
The Manila Times
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July 9, 2025
Canadian pop artist Elijah Woods is set to bring his signature blend of heartfelt lyrics and melodic hooks back to the Philippines with two live shows this July. Following the success of his 2024 debut concert in Manila, the singer-songwriter will...
Trump issues new tariff threats, sends letters to Philippines, 6 other nations President Trump released another round of letters to trade partners Wednesday that offered threats of rates ranging from 20% to 30%. Read more »
Yahoo News
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Donald Trump released another round of letters to trade partners Wednesday that didn't include updates on negotiated deals but offered new threats of rates ranging from 20% to 30% on nations from the Philippines to Moldova set to take effect on...
Trump slashes tariffs for Sri Lanka, Philippines
Mint
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July 9, 2025
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slashed tariffs for Sri Lankan goods to 30% from 44% previously as he unveiled his latest list of nations targeted with revised duties. Nations on his list also included the Philippines, Brunei,...
Trump announces new tariffs including for Iraq, Brazil and the Philippines
Al Jazeera
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July 9, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has issued a new round of tariff letters to eight countries, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Brunei, Iraq, Libya, Moldova and the Philippines. Posted on social media on Wednesday, the letters assign...
Philippine President supports increased regulation of the online gambling sector
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 7, 2025
The Philippine government is signaling a tougher approach toward online gambling amid growing concerns from lawmakers, regulators, and the public over its social impact and the proliferation of illegal platforms. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on...
Philippines seeks consultants for 7 MW solar project
pv-magazine
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July 7, 2025
Philippine National Oil Co. is searching for a consultant to complete a feasibility study for a 7 MW solar project on a canal in northeastern Luzon. The deadline for applications is July 15. July 7, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Hitoshi Namura,...
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...
Trump targets Sri Lanka, Philippines & 5 others in...
Fibre 2 Fashion
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US President Donald Trump has issued a new round of tariff letters to seven more countries, escalating the administration’s sweeping trade overhaul. In letters shared via screenshots on Truth Social, tariffs were announced for Sri Lanka,...
Manila solon seeks to ban online gambling
Politiko
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July 7, 2025
A Manila lawmaker is seeking to ban online gambling, including e-sabong, in order to address the “damage” it caused to Filipinos. Manila Rep. Rolando “CRV” Valeriano said that he will file a bill that aims revoke all permits and licenses issued to...
Philippine police take 15 officers into custody over the feared killings of cockfighters
Associated Press
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Fifteen police officers have been taken into custody and are being investigated for their alleged role in the abductions and feared killings of at least 34 cockfighters, the Philippine police chief said Monday. The...
5 Filipino seamen, 1 Indian rescued from attacked cargo ship in Red Sea
Cebu Daily News
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July 9, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates —Six mariners, five of them Filipinos and an Indian, have been rescued after a deadly attack on a cargo ship that sank off rebel-held Yemen, an EU maritime force said Wednesday, as the search continued for the rest of...
US deploys F-35s to Philippines for first time amid rising tensions with China
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
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 the strategic "first island chain" a...
Trump Reveals New Batch of Tariffs From Iraq to Philippines
Mint
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July 9, 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,...
Hontiveros joins West Philippine Sea bloc in Congress
Cebu Daily News
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros officially joined the “West Philippine Sea bloc” of lawmakers in the 20th Congress. This development was officially announced Wednesday during the formal launch of the alliance in concurrence with the...
Donald Trump fires new tariff salvo! Letters to more countries released; Iraq, Philippines & others to face up to 30% duties - check list
The Times of India
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Donald Trump issued tariff letters to several countries, including the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, and Iraq, warning of reciprocal duties starting August 1, 2025. These actions follow Trump's earlier announcement of tariffs for...