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The world’s most sustainable cities: Lessons for the Philippines’ future
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
THE Philippines is the world’s most biodiverse archipelago and home to the fifth-longest coastline on the planet. Yet, despite our ecological blessings, we often find ourselves lagging behind in sustainability rankings. In a world where cities are...
4 Filipino seafarers killed in Red Sea attack on bulk carrier
Interaksyon
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July 9, 2025
LONDON/ATHENS — Four seafarers on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen, an official with knowledge of the issue said on Tuesday, the second incident in a day after...
Zamora attends opening of Filipiniana shop in Greenhills Mall
Politiko
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July 9, 2025
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Kultura in Greenhills (GH) Mall. “Joining us were Senator Grace Poe, Kultura brand ambassador Marian Rivera, Kultura President Ivy Yap and SM Investment...
Del Monte Philippines grows sales to P44.2B
Inquirer
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Packaged fruit and beverage maker Del Monte Philippines Inc. (DMPI) benefited from strong demand in its international markets during its 2025 fiscal year ending in April, with sales jumping by 14 percent to P44.2 billion. In...
Oducado backs stronger Philippine Ship Registry to boost maritime presence
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
1TAHANAN Party-list Rep. Nathaniel “Atty. Nat” Oducado and the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) have committed to strengthening the Philippine Ship Registry, identifying it as a key legislative priority. “Strengthening this sector is not just...
Del Monte Philippines posts higher sales, cash flow
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Del Monte Philippines Inc., maker of popular packaged fruit and beverage products, gained from strong demand across its international markets during its 2025 fiscal year ending in April. In a stock exchange filing on Tuesday,...
2GO to launch Manila-Siargao sea route
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
SHIPPING and logistics firm 2GO Travel is set to launch a new sea route connecting Manila to Siargao Island, marking a significant expansion of its domestic maritime operations. Technical teams have begun surveying the Jubang International Port in...
The Philippines: Digital Systems Strengthen Local Communities
OpenGov Asia
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July 8, 2025
Addressing community needs has become easier and more efficient as over 7,000 barangays across the Philippines have adopted a digital system designed to improve local service delivery through organised and centralised record-keeping. The Barangay...
Houthi rebels strike 2 Filipino-manned vessels; 2 seafarers suspected missing
Philippine STAR
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Two foreign-flagged vessels with mostly Filipino crews were attacked by Houthi rebels, with two crewmen possibly missing, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday, July 8. The first ship was the MV...
Monsoon rains make life harder for nearly 100K Filipinos in Luzon
Manila Standard
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July 9, 2025
The combined effects of the southwest monsoon rains, locally known as ‘habagat,’ and the recent Typhoon ‘Bising’ (international name ‘Danas’) made life more difficult for a total of 97,274 people or 31,106 families across Luzon, disaster officials...
How the Philippines helps make or break Australian pop stars overseas
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 8, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size When an Australian pop song gains traction in the Philippines, Sulinna Ong knows she’s onto a...
Data privacy issues in Philippines trigger move to amend national ID law
Biometric Update
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July 8, 2025
A Filipino senator has introduced a bill seeking an amendment of the Philippine Identification System Act, otherwise known as Act 11055, over recurring concerns about data privacy and security vulnerabilities. Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson tabled...
Filipinas book slot to Asian Cup
Philstar
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July 5, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines sealed its entry into the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup with a sweep-completing 1-0 win over Hong Kong at the conclusion of the Group G Qualifiers in Cambodia yesterday. Needing only a draw to advance on the...
Abante proclaimed Manila sixth district representative
Philstar
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The City Board of Canvassers (BOC) of Manila formally proclaimed yesterday Bienvenido Abante as the duly elected representative of the city’s 6th District. Based on the canvassed votes cast in 242 clustered precincts in the...
‘Philippines plays important role in digital payments push’
Philstar
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July 5, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is emerging as a key player in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ’s efforts to build a seamless, inclusive and secure cross-border payment system, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic...
Utah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines
@theU - Utah
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July 8, 2025
A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” captures a humanitarian dental mission in the Philippines led by Professor Emeritus Paul S. Rose. Created by students in the communication program at the University of Utah Asia Campus, the...
Foreign Ownership Rules in the Philippines: What’s Allowed and Restricted
ASEAN Briefing
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July 8, 2025
The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia’s most promising investment destinations, offering growing opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure, and digital services. Yet, foreign investors must navigate a complex regulatory...
Get to know the first 4 entries of Metro Manila Film Festival’s 51st edition
Rappler
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) introduced the first four official entries for its 51st edition during its grand launch on Tuesday, July 8. The film festival takes on the theme of “A New Era for Philippine Cinema,” in a...
Filipino community raises $4,875 for 25 wheelchairs
Mountain View Albertan
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July 5, 2025
INNISFAIL – The town’s Filipino community had a goal this past spring to raise enough money to purchase up to 20 wheelchairs for needy citizens in the Philippines. That number of wheelchairs is no longer on the table. Instead, enough money was...
Palace: China cannot silence 'pro-Philippines' Filipinos
The Manila Times
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July 2, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said that China could not silence "pro-Philippines" Filipinos after the Chinese government imposed a sanction against a former senator for defending the country's maritime claims. Palace Press Officer...