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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Philippines OKs importation of 424,000 MT refined sugar
Panay News
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July 10, 2025
THE Philippine government, through the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), has approved the importation of nearly half a million metric tons (MT) of refined sugar later this year. In its Sugar Order (SO) No. 08, series of 2024-2025, the SRA...
International News Briefs for Thursday, July 10, 2025
Havana Times
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July 10, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Gaza’s Doctors Warn Hospitals “Will Become Graveyards” as Fuel Supplies Dwindle Jul 10, 2025 Israel’s unrelenting slaughter in...
Philippines searches Lake Taal for bodies of cockfighters allegedly killed by rogue cops
Malay Mail
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, July 11 — Search teams today began scouring a lake south of the Philippine capital Manila for dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police. Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of mysterious...
Filipino traveler: Shusha is a truly enchanting place
APA
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Members of the world-renowned MTP (Most Traveled People) international travelers club who visited Karabakh have been at the Jidir Duzu plain, APA’s local bureau reports. The travelers, enjoying the view of Shusha city from Jidir Duzu plain, took...
President Trump imposes new tariffs, escalating global trade tensions
WMGT 41 - Georgia
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July 10, 2025
President Donald Trump is reigniting global trade tensions with a sweeping new round of tariffs aimed at key U.S. trading partners. (NBC)- President Donald Trump is reigniting global trade tensions with a sweeping new round of tariffs aimed at key...
Philippines urged to ‘double down’ in talks over 20% tariff with Trump
South China Morning Post
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July 10, 2025
The move by President Donald Trump to impose a higher-than-expected tariff on the Philippines signals his unwavering determination to pressure Washington’s trade partners to do their part in reducing the US deficit in tandem with its intensifying...
Philippine fintech companies pledge stronger online gambling controls
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 10, 2025
The Philippines’ largest organization of financial technology companies has announced plans to implement stricter controls on online gambling access through digital payment platforms, joining growing regulatory efforts to address concerns over...
Philippines concerned over Trump's 20% tariff but says talks still ongoing
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — After U.S. President Donald Trump slapped a 20% tariff on Philippine goods, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s’ special assistant for economic affairs Frederick Go said that while the Philippines is concerned, this is still...
Philippine garment industry warns of ‘grim scenario’ under Trump’s 20% US tariff
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP) has warned of severe economic repercussions for the country’s garment industry after President Donald Trump announced a 20-percent reciprocal tariff on Philippine garment exports to the...
Filipino Seafarers Missing After Red Sea Attack, DFA Mobilizes Diplomatic Channels
Politiko
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July 10, 2025
By ROY C. MABASA The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said it is mobilizing all diplomatic channels to ensure the safety and welfare of Filipino seafarers aboard the M/V Eternity C, which was recently attacked and sunk in the Red...
Legal action against DAP over false image of Sulu incursion
Borneo Post
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July 10, 2025
Stephan Gaimin (right) and Asraf Amir. KOTA KINABALU (July 10): Three Sabahans— former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Yong Teck Lee, history researcher Stephan Bin Gaimin and activist Asraf Bin Amir — have filed a high-profile lawsuit...
Philippines developers pledge 250,000 socialized housing units
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
Forty-two Philippine developers have pledged to build over 250,000 socialized housing units under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban...
Philippines unfazed by Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill'
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Economic chief Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine government remains largely unmoved by the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s controversial “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB). The Department of Trade and Industry...