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Seniors, PWDs now get 50% off on LRT, MRT fare
Inquirer
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July 17, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Aside from students, senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) can now also enjoy the 50-percent fare discount in the three train lines in Metro Manila. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the launch of...
Duterte supporters in Cebu regret supporting Marcos Jr: ‘Na budol mi’
Cebu Daily News
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July 17, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Cebu have expressed their frustrations over the refusal of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to order his release and return to the country. The group also said they...
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...
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...
Asserting the Philippine arbitral victory
Manila Standard
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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...
Recto sees below 6% growth this year
Business World
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July 16, 2025
By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter PHILIPPINE economic growth may have picked up in the second quarter, but full-year expansion is likely to be below 6% amid uncertainty over US tariffs, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said. “I think the second...
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...
At least 61 people killed in hypermarket fire in Iraq
The National News
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At least 61 people have been killed in a massive fire at a hypermarket in the Iraqi city of Kut, with many of the victims dying from suffocation inside bathrooms filled with smoke. Iraq's interior ministry said more than 45 others had been...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....