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Manila marks 9 years since court win over South China Sea
NHK
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The Philippines is marking nine years since an international tribunal dismissed China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. Manila and Beijing have been locked in a longstanding dispute over the waters. People in Manila are celebrating the...
Filipino bishops demand online gambling ban
The Catholic Herald Online
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has appealed to the Marcos government to ban all forms of online gambling, which bishops called “a deep and widespread moral crisis” plaguing the Christian country....
Philippine Senators Express Doubt Over Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Case
The Diplomat
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July 10, 2025
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte could face more delays and hurdles after several senators publicly expressed doubts about it. Duterte is accused of misusing her confidential funds and conspiring to assassinate the...
Philippines orders removal of gambling ads amid addiction fears
Bangkok Post
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July 11, 2025
PUBLISHED : 11 Jul 2025 at 17:06 The Philippines’ gaming regulator has ordered the immediate dismantling of all gambling billboards and advertisements across the country amid worries over a growing betting addiction in the Southeast Asian nation....
Lawmakers urged to pass anti-teenage pregnancy bill
Inquirer
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July 12, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has called on the incoming 20th Congress to pass the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention bill or anti-teenage pregnancy bill, citing the “alarming” increase in teenage pregnancy...
Philippine President Marcos to visit US
The Peninsula
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July 11, 2025
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos delivers the annual State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives in Manila on July 22, 2024. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) Manila: Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos will visit the United...
Filipino-Chinese group accuses US of violating WTO rules
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) on Friday expressed grave concern over the United States’ imposition of additional punitive tariffs on Philippine exports. “Such unilateral measures violate...
Lawsuit against DAP and mouthpiece Roketkini.com
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
Lawsuit against DAP and mouthpiece Roketkini.com Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off L/R: Yong, Stephan and Asraf. Kota Kinabalu: Three Sabahans — former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri...
Government brings P20 rice to Batangas
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with the Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC), rolled out the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” initiative across 15 newly-opened KADIWA ng Pangulo outlets in Batangas province on Thursday....
Philippines lifts ban on poultry imports from Japan
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday it lifted the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their by-products from Japan, following confirmation that the country is now free from highly pathogenic avian influenza....
Philippine tax cuts spur hope for more IPOs in sluggish market
Nikkei Asia
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MANILA -- On Tuesday morning last week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rang the opening bell at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) -- not for a new listing but to mark the first day of a law aimed at jump-starting the country's...
Philippines Accelerates Tech Growth: Explore What’s Next in Consumer Electronics, Safety, and Security at WOCEE and WOSAS 2025
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
As the Philippines continues its fast-paced digital transformation, advancements in technology, safety, and security are reshaping the way Filipinos live, work, and connect. In response to this growing momentum, WOCEE (World of Consumer...
Philippines' president to discuss tariffs in Trump meeting this month, top diplomat says
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 11, 2025
By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this month, Manila's top diplomat said on Friday, with an increased trade tariff on one of Washington's top...
Philippine Cup Finals preview: San Miguel looks to deny TNT a Grand Slam
ESPN Philippines
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July 11, 2025
Back in the 2011 PBA season, the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters were just one series away from completing a Grand Slam. Until the Petron Blaze Boosters, now known as the San Miguel Beermen, spoiled their run with a Game 7 victory in the Governors'...
Mayor Yap welcomes Cardinal David, CBCP delegates in annual retreat
Politiko
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July 11, 2025
Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap is honored to host the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for their Annual Retreat and Plenary Assembly. “A blessed gathering in the heart of Bohol. It is with great honor and joy that we welcome...
Philippines eyes air talks with Japan, India, Thailand, US
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is aiming for bilateral air talks with Japan, India, Thailand and the United States, according to a government official. Carmelo Arcilla, executive director of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), said they were...
Manila to press US for tariff rollback
Business World
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July 10, 2025
THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE on Thursday raised alarm over the US decision to increase tariffs on Philippine exports to 20%, as a high-level delegation prepares to fly to Washington next week to seek adjustments. The Philippine Exporters Confederation,...
Philippines: Utilities could opt for nuclear power
Gulf News
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Manila: The Philippines’ nuclear ambitions just got a jolt of energy, as new legislation and fresh policy frameworks begin to take shape. After decades of hesitation, the country is now laying the legal and institutional groundwork to finally...
Philippines airs concern as Trump hikes tariff to 20%
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
The Philippine government is viewing with concern the higher-than-expected 20-percent reciprocal tariff to be imposed by the United States starting next month, as announced by the Trump administration on Thursday. From being reportedly unfazed by...
International team led by UP physicist observes ‘birth of a torus’ in quantum systems
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
An international team led by University of the Philippines physicist Dr. Jayson Cosme has experimentally observed the “birth of a torus” phenomenon in quantum systems for the first time, using lasers, mirrors and time crystals, according to UP...