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[ANALYSIS] Why Nancy Binay should avoid Makati Subway contractor as partner

Rappler · July 16, 2025

With InfraDev's displayed poor performance in the subway project and its lack of industry leadership legacy, it is to the benefit of the present dispensation in the city of Makati to also avoid the company as its strategic technical partner Newly...

OVP spox: I have no connection with Atong Ang’s businesses since 2009

Inquirer · July 16, 2025

Office of the Vice President spokesperson Ruth Castelo — File photo MANILA, Philippines — Ruth Castelo, the newly appointed spokesperson for the Office of the Vice President (OVP), on Wednesday denied having any ties to the businesses of Atong...

Explosive collabs emerge at ‘OPM Con 2025’

Philstar · July 14, 2025

From start to finish, every music act at the recent Puregold’s “OPM Con 2025” was a testament to just how adept and world-class Filipino artists truly are. It also highlighted how the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) scene has evolved over the years,...

Japanese national robbed at gunpoint in Alabang; Tokyo renews travel advisory

Politiko · July 16, 2025

By ROY C. MABASA Two Japanese nationals were reportedly robbed at gunpoint in Alabang, Muntinlupa City on Friday, July 11 — the second such incident involving Japanese citizens in Metro Manila in less than a week — prompting the Japanese...

In the new global race,data is the fuel, sovereignty is the river

Philstar · July 14, 2025

In the age of artificial intelligence, data has become the new oil. But for countries like the Philippines, young, energetic and hyperconnected, it is more than oil. It is gold. We are the second largest consumer market in Southeast Asia. We have...

UAE Off EU Watchlist, Critics Say Reforms Fall Short

OCCRP · July 15, 2025

Transparency International has criticized the European Parliament’s decision to approve the removal of the United Arab Emirates from the EU’s high-risk list for money laundering and terrorist financing, warning that the move undermines efforts to...

Asserting the Philippine arbitral victory

Manila Standard · July 13, 2025

“But nearly a decade later, the award remains under threat—not just from Beijing, but from its proxies within” As we marked the ninth anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award, the moment is more than just a diplomatic milestone—it is a reaffirmation...

Time travel in Binondo: Interaksyon goes to Chinatown Museum

Interaksyon · July 14, 2025

Tagged as the world’s oldest Chinatown, Binondo in Manila is steeped in rich cultural history that makes it an important part of the country’s heritage. The district was established in 1594 by the Spanish colonizers as a settlement of Chinese...

Cebu Nominated as “Most Desirable Region (Worldwide)” in Global Travel Awards

Metro Cebu News · July 16, 2025

The Department of Tourism (DOT) proudly announces that Cebu has been nominated as “Most Desirable Region (Worldwide)” at the prestigious 24th Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, hosted by Wanderlust Magazine—the United Kingdom’s longest-running and...

INQToday: LPA inside PAR develops into Tropical Depression Crising

Inquirer · July 16, 2025

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: The low-pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has developed into a tropical depression named “Crising,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...

Teves stages ‘protest,’ refuses to enter plea in arraignment

Inquirer · July 16, 2025

Arnolfo Teves Jr. —Marianne Bermudez MANILA, Philippines — In his first appearance in court on Tuesday after he underwent an appendectomy last month, expelled House lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. again refused to enter a plea during his arraignment...

Ukraine battalion commander: More air defenses, deep strike permissions opens way to victory

Breaking Defense · July 15, 2025

A U.S. Army MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system is fired for a coastal air defense event during Balikatan 23 at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippines (Photo: US Marine Corps) BELFAST — Ukraine could secure...

Olds College hosts delegates from Philippines

Mountain View Albertan · July 13, 2025

Alberta Bureau for International Education officials as well as reps of nine post-secondary institutions in the Philippines tour, discuss education and research OLDS — The Alberta Bureau for International Education (ABIE) and senior...

MARGINALIA: Feeding the Hungry, Guarding the Roads

Minda News · July 15, 2025

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 15 July) — Two weeks. That’s how long it has been since the newly elected local officials in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao — like their counterparts across the country — took their oath of office,...

Sir Bob denied VIP access

Papua New Guinea Post Courier · July 16, 2025

PNG’s Governor-General Sir Bob Dade has been left red faced after the United Kingdom’s Heathrow Airport refused him access to its VIP Lounge. The GG and his party were on their way to Germany to celebrate PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary with...

Discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS punishable – CSC

Cebu Daily News · July 16, 2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Discriminatory acts against persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may now be subject to administrative discipline. This was disclosed by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as it released the Guidelines on...

OBO: Encroaching fast-food outlet dodges action for 7 years

Cebu Daily News · July 16, 2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A major fast-food chain in downtown Cebu City continues to block a public sidewalk, seven years after its violations were first flagged. This was despite repeated notices from the Office of the Building Official (OBO), a...

Ron Sumbang Appointed as Liaison to Clark County

Asian Journal · July 16, 2025

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email LAS VEGAS, NV [July 11, 2025] Ron Sumbang has been appointed as Liaison to Clark County by a unanimous vote on July 15, 2025 by the officers and board of Directors of Filipino Town Las Vegas (FTLV). A current...

Mayor LA Ruanto receives new ambulance, announces deployment of nurse for patients being transported

Politiko · July 12, 2025

Infanta Mayor LA Ruanto thanked the national government and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office for providing a new ambulance for the town. Infanta is one of the six towns in Quezon that received the vehicle. Ruanto said he has also...

Governor Uy clarifies P48m debt mix-up

Mindanao Gold Star Daily · July 12, 2025

- Advertisement - MISAMIS Oriental Gov. Juliette Uy and Limketkai Luxe Hotel general manager Jerome de la Fuente settled a misunderstanding on July 11 regarding a provincial debt that went viral on social media. The confusion stemmed from Uy’s...