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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 —...
Stocks, peso weaken as US inflation heats up
Philstar
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The local stock market nosedived for a second straight session, while the peso breached the 57-level against the dollar, as stronger-than-expected inflation data in the US fueled concerns over prolonged high interest rates....
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...
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...
Philippine Airlines to increase Seattle service
Business Traveller
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July 7, 2025
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will increase services between Manila and Seattle to five weekly flights from the current thrice weekly service starting 25 November. Coming one year after the inaugural launch in October 2024, the nonstop route offers...
‘New problems to further sprout with gambling ban’
Philstar
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — While intentions are noble, proposals to ban online gambling would only give birth to more problems, pushing operators to go underground and eventually depriving the government of much-needed revenues, a consultancy firm...
Myanmar’s ‘Frontline Poets’: An Interview With Joe Freeman
The Diplomat
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July 16, 2025
Joe Freeman is an American writer and researcher who has worked across Southeast Asia for more than a decade, reporting from Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines and in Myanmar during the mid-2010s when the country was experiencing a rare era of...
Philippine gymnastics body awarded chance to host world juniors meet
Philstar
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — All eyes will be on the Philippines as the epicenter of gymnastics when the country rolls out the red carpet for the hosting of the 3rd Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships from November 16-25 at the Grand Ballroom...
Eximbank dispatches 44 interns to developing countries
The Korea Times
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July 17, 2025
The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) said Thursday that it will dispatch 44 young global interns to 10 developing countries. The program is under the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), established by the Korean government in 1987...
Discover Beauty, Explore Freely with World Travel Expo Central Visayas as it returns this 2025
Cebu Daily News
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July 17, 2025
Cebu is getting ready to welcome the World Travel Expo Central Visayas 2025 as it makes its much-awaited comeback this August 15 to 17, 2025 at Ayala Center Cebu. The World Travel Expo is a movement that connects communities and opens doors for...
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...
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,...
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...
Philippine financial stability council vows to protect system amid global headwinds
Manila Standard
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July 7, 2025
The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the Philippines’ financial system amid shifting global and local conditions. The FSCC includes the BSP, Department of Finance, Insurance Commission,...
Globe to shift over 3,000 cell sites to renewable energy
Inquirer
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July 17, 2025
Globe has started shifting more than 3,000 cell sites and other low-energy utilization facilities to renewable energy (RE) in Metro Manila and Region IV-A, with completion expected no later than 2028. Demonstrating its continued leadership in...
Philippines: Overweight Cops Get 12 Months To Meet Weight Standards Or Lose Jobs
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Police officers who are overweight have one year to meet physical fitness standards or risk losing their jobs, according Speaking in a radio interview with Philippine media, Gen. Nicolas Torre III Torres told Philippine...
Kayce Dela Rosa: embracing the moment and the future
FIBA Basketball
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SHENZHEN (China) - For Kacey Dela Rosa, the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 has been a journey of growth, resilience and emerging confidence. Making her debut in this Asia Cup for the Philippines after playing in last year’s FIBA Women’s Basketball...
8×8 looks to boost PHL presence as customer experience space evolves
Business World
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July 16, 2025
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter CLOUD-BASED communications solutions provider 8×8, Inc. is looking to strengthen its presence in the Philippine market as increasing cyber threats drive the need for stronger customer experience (CX) and...
Samsung C&T’s 8seconds Enters Philippine Market, Opens First Store in Manila
Business Korea
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July 10, 2025
Samsung C&T Corp.’s fashion division casual brand 8seconds has entered the Philippine market. Samsung C&T’s fashion division announced July 10 that 8seconds has opened its first store, approximately 420㎡ in size, on the second floor of the mega...
Heavy rains expected in Metro Manila, 6 Luzon areas on July 10
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila and six areas in Luzon are expected to experience moderate to heavy rains on Thursday due to the continued effects of the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, the state weather bureau said. According to...