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‘Philippines an attractive target for cyberattacks’
Philstar
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ rapid shift to digital payments and heavy social media use have made it an “attractive target” for global threat actors, according to cyber defense company BlueVoyant. In an interview with The STAR,...
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...
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 nickel ore ban reversed, what are the impacts?
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 7, 2025
The Philippine government sought to introduce a ban on nickel ore exports from 2030 to enhance domestic processing capabilities and advance up the value chain. This decision was rescinded in mid-June, and this insight will look into the effects...
ib vogt secures $80m for 99MWp Tantangan solar plant in Philippines
Power Technology
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July 10, 2025
Solar development company ib vogt has secured 4.49bn pesos ($80m) in green project financing from HSBC for its Tantangan solar power project in Mindanao’s South Cotabato province in the Philippines. The 99 megawatts peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic...
Castro submits courtesy resignation
The Manila Times
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July 16, 2025
MALACAÑANG Press Officer Claire Castro announced on Wednesday that she would be submitting her courtesy resignation in compliance with the order from Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez. “Yes, resignations would be handed in. Mine will be...
Philippines-US Cope Thunder 2025 kicks off
Philstar
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The second iteration of Cope Thunder 2025 between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) began yesterday at Clark Air Base in Pampanga. The Cope Thunder Philippines 2025 (CT PH 25-2)...
Tourist From Philippines Hails Post-War Renaissance In Azerbaijan's Shusha
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 10. I was amazed at how much your country has progressed after the war, Joza May Richards, a traveler from the Philippines, told reporters during her visit to the city, Trend reports. “It's a...
'Incognito' director hopes Philippine action breaks barriers, reaches foreign shores
Philippine STAR
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Filmmaker and businessman Lester Pimentel Ong celebrated more directorial success the hit action series "Incognito" comes to a close. The show stars an ensemble cast led by Daniel Padilla, Maris Racal, Kaila Estrada, Richard...
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...
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...
Nestlé Philippines Marches with Pride: Supports Love Laban 2025
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
In line with its unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Nestlé Philippines proudly joined the Love Laban Pride March held in Quezon City on June 28, 2025, with NESCAFÉ as its key brand partner.. The company’s active...
Philippines considers tax on online gaming operators and reviews ban proposals
Yogonet International
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July 7, 2025
The Philippine government is reviewing a proposal from the Department of Finance (DOF) to impose a new tax on online gaming operators, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressing conditional support pending further research and public interest...
Friends remember elderly victim of Maili fire, want to help send her home to Philippines
KHON - Hawaii
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July 9, 2025
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Friends and neighbors are remembering the elderly woman who lost her life in this weekend’s fire in Maili as a kind soul who never asked for anything. Now, they are reaching out to the public for help to reunite her with her...
Malabon: Records free for calamity victims
The Manila Times
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July 16, 2025
MALABON Mayor Jeannie Sandoval announced on Wednesday that she signed an ordinance exempting calamity victims from paying for birth, marriage and death records, among other public records. “The new ordinance would grant documentary relief...
Philippines sustains growth in digital payments usage
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to expand the use of digital payments, with electronic transactions accounting for 57.4 percent of monthly retail payments by volume and 59.0 percent by value in 2024, the Bangko Sentral ng...
Edoc moves closer to ending Philippine drought in Junior World, grabs lead
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Zoji Edoc moved to the cusp of snapping the Philippines’ long title spell in Junior World Championships, showcasing nerves of steel and unrelenting grit to seize the solo lead in the boys’ 7-8 division on Wednesday (Thursday...
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 —...
RSF conducted landmark mission to the Philippines as part of Media Freedom Coalition’s Consultative Network
Reporters Without Borders
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The MFC Consultative Network raised several key cases of concern, including the continued detention of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio without a conviction, the ongoing trial of the alleged mastermind behind the 2011 murder of journalist Gerry...
Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippine lake
Digital Journal
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July 10, 2025
Filipinos from all walks of life wager millions of dollars on matches every week between roosters who fight to the death with razor-sharp metal spurs tied to their legs - Copyright AFP/File JAM STA ROSA Search teams arrived Thursday at a lake...