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Philippine gov’t okays 424,000 tons of sugar imports
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
STOCK PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The government has authorized the importation of refined sugar to ensure stable local supply and prices of the sweetener in the coming months. In Sugar Order No. 8, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said...
Shoplifters’ group: 9 suspected members from Manila nabbed in Cebu City
Cebu Daily News
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July 10, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nine members of an suspected shoplifting group, who are mostly from Manila, were arrested on Wednesday, July 9, after one of their alleged members was caught stealing clothes from a boutique inside a mall in Cebu City....
Philippines plans to negotiate with US to lower tariffs, envoy to Washington says
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks during a U.S. Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Manila, Philippines, August 6, 2022. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS/File...
Philippine exports to America face 20% Trump tariff
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, April 22, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday,...
K-pop group LUN8 sets 2 Philippine concerts
Philippine STAR
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — K-pop boy band LUN8 will visit the Philippines for a two-concert tour. LUN8 will take its "LUNight into the Moonlight" concerts to Makati's Stratosphere in Makati on July 25 and Cebu's Nustar Resort & Casino the following day...
Cambodian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes to Compete in Regional Competition in the Philippines
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 10, 2025 -- A total of 21 Cambodian sports delegates, including coaches and athletes, have departed Phnom Penh to participate in the JJAU Southeast Asia Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championships 2025, which will take place in the...
Isko: No more ‘spaghetti wires’ in Manila soon
Politiko
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July 10, 2025
Mayor Isko Moreno said that “spaghetti wires” in Manila will soon be a thing of the past. “All those telcos or any other services na gagamitin ang Meralco, hindi na po kayo maaaring magkabit. Simula last week, sinabi ko na ito kay City Engineer...
Chagee to debut in the Philippines with three stores in Metro Manila
Inside Retail Asia
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July 10, 2025
Chinese tea brand Chagee is set to enter the Philippine market this August, with three outlets slated to open in Metro Manila. The new stores will be located at SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, and Venice Grand Canal Mall. Chagee positions...
Why the ‘Fuschia’ shoe matters to Filipino trans community
Rappler
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July 10, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. ‘For a trans woman like me, it's surreal to be recognized in this way,’ says trans beauty queen Fuschia Anne Ravena, who now has a shoe named...
This group of volunteer-professionals helps solarise Philippines’ Mindanao one solar panel at a time
The Nation Thailand
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July 9, 2025
Moreover, rooftop solar PV has the potential to decrease greenhouse gas emissions in Mindanao’s urban centres and surrounding municipalities by reducing demand for electricity from the grid, which is mostly produced by fossil fuels like coal....
Debts, dropouts, family strife: Brian Poe bats for stronger policies to protect Filipinos from illegal online gambling
Politiko
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July 10, 2025
FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list Rep. Brian Poe Llamanzares is aiming to beef up government policies to shield Filipinos from predatory online gambling sites and the damage they bring to families and communities, The young politiko proposed a...
What went down at the Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 launch in Manila
Tatler Asia
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The evening opened with host Aziza Mondonedo setting the stage with an overview of what Gen.T represents: spotlighting the most promising leaders of tomorrow and building a cross-industry community of impact. Tatler Philippines’ managing director...
Philippines’ ex-leader Duterte says he may die in The Hague, asks to be cremated
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
MANILA – Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte said her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, has told her to have him cremated in The Hague, in the Netherlands, should he die while detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for...
'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...
DMW: 5 Filipinos from Houthi-attacked ship rescued
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced late Wednesday the rescue of five Filipinos out of 22 crew members of the Greek-operated MV Eternity C, which was attacked by Houthi rebels along the Red Sea on Monday....
Philippines: How reforms unlock economic potential
Gulf News
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Public Service Act amended At the heart of this shift are amendments to the 1935 Public Service Act (PSA) and the Foreign Investments Act (FIA). Legislative reforms amending the pre-World War II Public Service Act (Republic Act 11659) now allow...
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...
Trump’s bearhug for the Philippines
The Interpreter
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July 10, 2025
The latest NATO summit proved a surprising success following a surreal bromance between top leaders. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, a veteran politician and former Dutch prime minister, pulled out all the stops to charm US President Donald...
Sabah’s Jetsin expands halal brand Abang J to Philippines
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 10, 2025
Sabah’s Jetsin expands halal brand Abang J to Philippines Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Jetsin Managing Director Datuk Koh Chung Jade (second left) during the plaque signing of...
Philippines doubles down on 2026 target for South China Sea code of conduct
Free Malaysia Today
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July 9, 2025
Philippine foreign secretary Maria-Theresa Lazaro speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. KUALA LUMPUR: The Philippines wants Asean to do everything in its capacity to conclude the long-delayed code of...