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Manny Pacquiao will beat Mario Barrios, according to world champion who’s been training with the icon
Yardbarker
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July 16, 2025
Manny Pacquiao has looked great in training, according to a boxing superstar. On July 19, the Filipino will challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title, inside the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. At 46 years of age, the...
UK keeps duty-free access for Bangladeshi goods
Daily Star
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July 16, 2025
The UK government has updated its trade preference scheme—the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)—that will enable Bangladesh to continue to benefit from zero tariffs on products like garments and electronics. Upgrades include simplified...
Mayor LA Ruanto receives new ambulance, announces deployment of nurse for patients being transported
Politiko
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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...
ICC prosecutor warned to drop Netanyahu case or be ‘destroyed’: Report
Al Jazeera
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July 16, 2025
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been warned that if arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant are not withdrawn, he and the ICC would be...
Governor Uy clarifies P48m debt mix-up
Mindanao Gold Star Daily
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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...
Olds College hosts delegates from Philippines
Mountain View Albertan
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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...
34 years later: Last journalist to interview Rajiv Gandhi recalls night that shook the world
The New Indian Express
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Sriperumbudur. May 21, 1991. At 10.21 pm. A moment that in my mind is still frozen in time. More than thirty-four years after Rajiv Gandhi was felled by a female suicide bomber, a new documentary series on the hunt for his killers has brought the...
Houston’s
Houstonia - Texas
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Tristen Epps is the season 22 winner of Top Chef. Tristen Epps is no stranger to challenge and change. The former “military brat” grew up as a latchkey kid in Japan with a single mom, but he was never lonely. He filled quiet afternoons watching...
Marcos inspects subway project from Camp Aguinaldo
Manila Standard
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July 16, 2025
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) at its Camp Aguinaldo Station and expressed optimism that the line’s partial operations, specifically the...
Why the U.S. House omitted Korean troops from early drafts of its 2026 budget
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 16, 2025
Published: 16 Jul. 2025, 19:57 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI A RC-12X Guardrail reconnaissance aircraft takes off from Camp Humphreys, a U.S. military base in Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on May 23. [NEWS1] The U.S. House...
Comelec can hold special polls without Congress’ nod — Supreme Court
Inquirer
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) can hold special elections to fill vacant congressional seats even in the absence of a resolution from Congress, the Supreme Court said in a decision made public Wednesday. In a decision...
Peninsula Dance Fest ready to unleash a global celebration
The Mercury News - California
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July 16, 2025
Judging by geography alone, the Peninsula International Dance Festival is an impressive undertaking. Running July 19-20 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, the fourth annual cultural showcase features more than 200 artists from 21 companies...
‘Nakakahiya’: Palace slams 'fake news' surrounding businessman's death
Philippine STAR
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace slammed “obstructionists” who are spreading “fake news” about the death of Rustan’s heir Paolo Tantoco, saying that the alleged police report circulating on social media was fabricated. Online platforms have been...
Immigration crackdown under Trump squeezes U.S. nursing homes’ workforce
Haitian Times
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July 16, 2025
Overview: As President Donald Trump's administration rolls back immigration programs, U.S. nursing homes report critical staffing shortages, particularly among immigrants who make up a sizable portion of the elder care workforce. Workers from...
Hawaii National Guard chief meets military leaders in Philippines
The Garden Island - Hawaii
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July 13, 2025
The Hawaii National Guard’s top officer was in the Philippines last week meeting with military officials in the country. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login Not ready to subscribe? Register for limited access. If you...
Donald Trump remakes American diplomacy in Florida’s image
New Hampshire Union Leader
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July 16, 2025
From Panama to Singapore, President Donald Trump is deploying an unprecedented number of Floridians to represent the United States as he transforms the country’s approach to diplomacy. One out of every three nominees to ambassador-level positions...
Bank Fraud, Illegal Government Hiring, and Tax Liability Waivers: Witnesses Recount More Crimes Tenorio Allegedly Committed
Kandit News Group
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July 13, 2025
Charissa Tenorio arrives at the U.S. District Court of Guam in Anigua for her arraignment on federal corruption charges the afternoon of Thursday, July 3, 2025. Theft of federal unemployment money was not the only criminal conspiracy two witnesses...
Beyond demand: The commercialization paradox in Philippine tech
Manila Standard
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July 13, 2025
Renowned Czech-French writer Milan Kundera stated, “Business has only two functions—marketing and innovation.” These two pillars are interconnected. Marketing serves as the crucial bridge to the target audience and drives revenue growth, while...
Sunlight Air’s Grand Travel Fest makes its way back to Cebu
Travel Daily Media
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July 16, 2025
Philippine domestic carrier Sunlight Air’s Grand Travel Fest (GTF) brings the excitement of travel to the Queen City of the South this month. The sixth run of the event opens its doors at the Ayala Center Cebu from 25th to 27th July, offering...
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...