Russia receives again the right to export poultry meat to the Philippines

MOSCOW, July 9. /TASS/. Russia has again received the right to export poultry meat and by-products to the Philippines, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) announced. "In July of this year, the ban...

‘Taste of the Philippines’ set for July 13; community invited to cultural event

GRANGEVILLE — The community at large is invited to gather for a “Taste of the Philippines” cultural exchange Sunday, July 13, 2 p.m., at Pioneer Park. The event is part of the Church of the Nazarene’s “Year of Blessings.” The church has already...

Green card update: US August visa bulletin shows Indians on this queue advancing by a month; others stagnant

The US State Department has released the August 2025 Visa Bulletin. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that applicants under employment-based visa categories must use the Final Action Dates chart to determine eligibility...

Commentary: Can Malaysia nudge ASEAN beyond non-interference to tackle the scam crisis in Myanmar?

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has called Southeast Asia “ground zero for the global scamming industry”, with centres found in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. But these centres are most prevalent in Myanmar, operating with impunity in...

World Earthquake Report for Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Previous news Tue, 15 Jul 2025, 16:58 Just 5 minutes ago, a 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Kokhanok, Lake and Peninsula, Alaska, USA. The tremor was recorded in the morning on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, at 8:52 am local time, at an...

EU Ministers Plan Countermeasures to Trump's 'Unacceptable' Tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — EU trade ministers agreed Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union was "absolutely unacceptable," and they are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move. The...

Donald Trump threatens new tariffs 30 per cent on Iraq, Philippines, 50 per cent on Brazil, markets react

US President Donald Trump has sent letters to the leaders of seven additional countries, warning of new tariff rates as high as 30 per cent on goods shipped to the United States. The latest recipients include the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Moldova,...

Aid ready for Filipinos in flood-hit Texas

MALACAÑANG on Tuesday assured Filipinos affected by the massive floods in Texas that assistance from the Philippine government, through its representatives in the United States, is ready. “If they have any needs, they just call and ask for help...

Income-price gap keeps Filipino families from owning homes — ULI

By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter HOME OWNERSHIP in the Philippines remains out of reach for many households due to the wide gap between residential property prices and income, particularly in urban areas like Metro Manila and Davao, according to...

5 Filipinos rescued from cargo ship attacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea

Philippines awards $502mn in T-bills

The UK: A launchpad for Filipino students’ growth and global excellence

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,...

Sexually violent predator Richard Stobaugh denied release to Manila

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...

Lao and Philippine Foreign Ministers Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties

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...

Tanoto Foundation Presents Community-Led Early Childhood Parenting Models from Indonesia and China at ARNEC Regional Conference 2025

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2025 - At the recent Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) Regional Conference 2025, Tanoto Foundation, an independent philanthropic organization that catalyzes systems...

Seagate’s new compact SSD now available in Philippines

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...

Elijah Woods returns to the Philippines for back-to-back shows

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 »

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

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,...

Philippines’ credit card debt reaches ‘critical risk’ levels

MANILA, Philippines – Credit card debt in the Philippines is at a “critical” risk level as the typical borrower owes more than four times their monthly income, according to Singapore-based fintech firm Roshi Pte Ltd. The company, which describes...