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8 of 21 Filipinos in Houthi attack rescued–DMW
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac. — Photo from RTVM via Department of Migrant Workers/Facebook Eight of the 21 Filipino crew members on MV Eternity C have been rescued as of Thursday, after the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was attacked by...

Leechiu Property Consultants: Domestic travel boosting Philippine tourism sector
Philippine real estate advisory firm Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) reports that domestic travel is what’s spurring on the ongoing recovery of the Philippine travel industry. During the presentation of its Q2-2025 Philippine Property Market...

Goldpanners open against Team Philippines with 7-1 win
The Goldpanners’ regular season continued down the stretch as they welcomed Team Philippines to Fairbanks for a five-game home series. They started with a strong showing, holding the visitors to just one run in a 7-1 win. The series is the...

Eraserheads docu is first Filipino-produced film to screen at San Diego Comic-Con
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. 'Eraserheads: Combo On The Run' makes its historic debut at the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con this July MANILA, Philippines — The journey of...

Philippine House of Representatives bill targets youth exposure to online gambling
Proposed law seeks age restrictions, betting limits and tighter platform regulation. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Bill limits online gambling access to adults aged 21 and above - E-wallets and apps to be barred from advertising gambling...

Abrams Tanks, NMESIS Missiles “Thunder’ In China’s Backyard As Taiwan & Philippines Flaunt U.S. Weapons To Deter PLA
The Republic of China (better known as Taiwan) officially kicked off the annual Han Kuang military exercise on July 9, with a special emphasis on combating China’s ‘grey zone’ tactics that are classified as acts of aggression, little short of a...

Chinese FM announces sanctions on former Philippine senator Tolentino
Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry China has decided to impose sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino for his egregious behavior on China-related issues, barring him from entering Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao, a Chinese...

‘Ebidensyang hulog ng langit’: Benny Abante unaware rival not natural-born Filipino before 2025 polls
By Billy Begas Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante said he was unaware that his rival, Luis Chua Uy, is not a natural-born Filipino, a requirement for running for a congressional post, before the May 2025 elections. In an interview on Bilyonaryo News...

CICC warns Filipino influencers over illegal online gambling promotion
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has urged content creators to stop promoting illegal online gambling, warning of legal action starting next week. CICC deputy executive director Renato Paraiso announced in a news...

Palace: China cannot silence 'pro-Philippines' Filipinos
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...

Japan, US, Philippines oppose maritime coercion
KUALA LUMPUR — The foreign chiefs of Japan, the United States, and the Philippines have voiced opposition to unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, US Secretary of State Marco...

NexGen Energy in talks with foreign investors for Philippine renewable projects
NexGen Energy Corp. is in discussions with foreign investors to secure funding for its major renewable energy projects in the Philippines, its top executive said. “NexGen is continually in active discussions with investors from Japan, China,...

Trump slaps 20% tariff rate on PH exports; Manila seeks trade talks
Manila will seek fresh talks with the Trump administration over Washington’s newly imposed 20 percent tariff on Philippine exports – up from the previously announced 17 percent rate, but the second lowest in ASEAN, next only to Singapore’s 10...

Almost 3,000 travelers have donated Sampaguita seedlings.
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts helps communities through the “Petals to Purpose” campaign What began as a symbolic act for Earth Hour has evolved into a meaningful advocacy effort, with guests of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) nationwide donating...

FABAG President Arleen Peñaflor Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email GLENDALE, CA (July 18, 2025) — The Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG) is mourning the passing of its highly respected President, Arleen Peñaflor, who peacefully passed away on the evening...

TELUS Digital Philippines reiterates DEI commitments during Pride Month celebrations
With diversity and inclusion remaining top of mind for many organizations, TELUS Digital Philippines is continuing to prioritize inclusive culture. During Pride Month, the company celebrated while reaffirming its belief that inclusion is a lasting...

DTI raises concern about 20% US tariff on Philippine exports
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry on Thursday expressed concern that the United States decided to impose a 20-percent tariff on imports from the Philippines despite efforts and “constant engagements” from Manila. The DTI...

Trilateral alliance grows as Philippines, U.S., Japan push back on China
By ROY C. MABASA The foreign ministers of the Philippines, United States, and Japan met Thursday on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in the Malaysian capital, reaffirming their commitment to regional peace and pledging deeper...

Philippine officers in custody over feared killings of cockfighters, bodies were reportedly dumped in lake with restive volcano

Marriott Moments A-Fair Luxuriant Expo and the “9th Annual Calgary International Fashion and Arts Week” set on July 26 and 27 at the Manila...
This year, “Marriott Moments A-Fair” returns bigger and grander. As it ups the glamour factor, it is now a Luxuriant Expo: Weddings, Events, Fashion and Arts — a high-caliber weddings, debuts and events suppliers fair showcasing an international...