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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'...
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,...
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...
RI, Philippines strike potential F&B deals worth US$2.2 mln
Antara
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July 12, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia has scored potential food and beverage deals worth US$2.22 million at the Manila Food and Beverage Expo (MAFBEX) 2025, which highlight the Philippines’s strong interest in Indonesian products. In a written statement...
The people’s budget
Manila Standard
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July 15, 2025
“The budget is a policy document. It’s a reflection of our national values, our priorities, and our plans” LET’S be honest. For the longest time, most Filipinos have seen the national budget as something technical, boring, and out of...
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...
The Biggest Misconception About the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China
The Diplomat
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July 12, 2025
On the ninth anniversary of the Philippines’ historic legal victory over China regarding their maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) it is disheartening after so many years that think tank analysts, academics and...
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...
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...
Philippines heading back to US for fresh in-person talks after Trump tariff hike
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
MANILA – Manila is keeping its cool despite US President Donald Trump raising tariffs on Philippine exports to 20 per cent, up from the 17 per cent announced in April. The South-east Asian archipelago was among a second batch of seven nations to...
Filipino brand launches customizable mattress with interchangeable layers
Philippine STAR
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino home brand Mooni launched the first local customizable bed mattress with interchangeable layers. The brand's managing director Jam Chan Chua shared to members of the media, including Philstar.com, at its launch today...
Philippine bishops’ conference calls for fair wages and accountability
Vatican News
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July 10, 2025
Closing the 130th Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines, the bishops release a letter urging the government and Church institutions to bring awareness to the ongoing issue of decreasing minimum wage in the country...
Legal inanity
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
THE youngest of our three sons is a lawyer who graduated from what we UPnians refer to as the “other school.” He used to work with the Philippine Competition Commission which, in turn, inspired him to pursue a Masters of Law degree, specializing...
Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center enhances services for Boholanos
Panay News
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July 10, 2025
AWARE of its vital role in maintaining the health of the Boholano community, improving their quality of life, and promoting a healthy lifestyle, the Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center (GCGMMC) adopts the Performance Governance...
A gaming license, a license to game life
The Manila Times
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July 15, 2025
AN infraction in the flight of game birds gets people grounded, killed, and buried in the deep. The unfolding tale of the missing sabungeros (Tagalog for cockfighting hobbyists, aficionados, enthusiasts — some of whom are too addicted like their...
Filipinas striker Bolden suffers ACL tear
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
The Philippine women's football team star striker Sarina Bolden is facing a major setback after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that would prevent her from playing in upcoming international competitions. Bolden announced on...
Zambales fishers, coastal villagers warned of debris from Chinese rocket launch
Philippine STAR
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July 15, 2025
MASINLOC, Zambales — Authorities in Zambales warned fishermen and residents of coastal communities late Monday to take immediate precaution against potential falling debris from a Chinese rocket scheduled for launching from Hainan, China sometime...
Philippine bet named 2nd runner-up in Miss Global Universe 2025
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Philippines’ Alyssa Mildred Villariña finished as second runner-up during the finals of Miss Global Universe 2025, won by Quinty Verhoeve of the Netherlands, held recently in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Miss Russia Oksana Altay was named first...
TARI Estate Secures Another Major Investor, Cementing Its Leadership in Central Luzon’s Industrial Growth
Punto Central Luzon
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July 15, 2025
Tarlac City, Philippines — TARI Estate, the newest industrial-anchored development by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, continues to accelerate its growth with a newly signed 16-hectare deal—closely following the turnover of a 42-hectare...