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Why Trump’s remittance tax will be ‘devastating’ for Filipino-Americans
South China Morning Post
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July 15, 2025
A new tax on international remittances introduced under US President Donald Trump’s sweeping economic reform bill is drawing criticism from Filipino-American communities, who say the measure will hit working-class migrants hardest and threaten the...
Ringgit to hold steady next week amid Fed watch and trade talk hopes, say analysts
Malay Mail
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July 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — The ringgit is expected to hover around RM4.24 to RM4.26 next week amid mixed signals in the market. This follows the anticipation of a potential meeting between United States (US) President Donald Trump and Chinese leader...
3 senators call for former President Duterte's house arrest in The Hague
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
Former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (Screengrabbed from the ICC) MANILA, Philippines – Another resolution seeking house arrest for former President Rodrigo Duterte in a residence in the Hague, Netherlands was filed...
Seoul style arrives as Korean fast-fashion brand 8seconds opens flagship in Manila
Rappler
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July 15, 2025
The K-fashion staple brings its youth-forward, trend-savvy collections for the first time to Southeast Asia — and a visit from ENHYPEN’s Sunoo, too! MANILA, Philippines – Your favorite K-pop star’s favorite K-fashion brand just made landfall in...
Vietnam tourism grows 21% with 10.7 million international visitors
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 14, 2025
Vietnam welcomed 10.7 million international tourists in H1 2025, driven by visa exemptions and regional growth, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Thanks to open visa policies and effective tourism stimulus programs, Vietnam welcomed approximately...
EDITORIAL | The Filipino Moment Is Here—But Will It Become a Movement?
Asian Journal
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July 13, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email There was a time—not long ago—when Filipino triumphs on the global stage were treated as exceptions. A lone boxer electrifying the world. A solo singer breaking through Broadway. A startup success story tagged as...
VinFast Advances Ecosystem Strategy in Philippines' EV Catch-Up
The Slovenia Times
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 July 2025 - With nearly 19,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, the Philippines is looking to catch up in Southeast Asia's EV race as ecosystem players like VinFast work to overcome hurdles around...
Australia Hosts Largest-Ever Military Exercise with 19 Nations, Likely to Draw Chinese Attention
Military.com
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July 14, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia — The largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia, Exercise Talisman Sabre, are underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships. Australia launched missiles from its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket...
Dusit International launches ninth brand 'Dusit Hotels' in strategic global cities
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 15, 2025
Dusit International, a leading hospitality and property development group from Thailand, has officially launched its ninth hotel brand—Dusit Hotels—catering to the refined upper-upscale segment across key global markets. The new brand is designed...
Reforms could help transform Philippines into middle-class society by 2040, World Bank says
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Strategic reforms to boost job creation could help transform the Philippines into a middle-class society by 2040, according to a new World Bank report released on Tuesday. The report said that a new playbook focused on...
European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after surprise 30% tariffs from Trump
ABC News - New York
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July 14, 2025
BRUSSELS -- European trade ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union. The EU is America’s biggest business partner and the world’s largest...
Eight Filipino Seafarers Rescued From Attacked Vessel Arrive Safely in Saudi Arabia
Politiko
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July 15, 2025
By ROY C. MABASA Eight Filipino crew members from the M/V Eternity C, a vessel attacked in the Red Sea earlier this month, have arrived safely at the port of Jizan in Saudi Arabia, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Tuesday. The...
Manila’s Pope Day nudges Filipinos to rediscover power of prayer
Aleteia
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July 13, 2025
The Church in the Philippines celebrates each June 29 with Pope Day, a reminder that no matter how many miles separate us, we are united in the Church of Christ. Manila and Rome are 6,500 miles apart; yet, when a survey asked Filipinos whether...
Jun Alcover seeks renewal of trained disaster personnel
Cebu Daily News
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July 19, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Councilor Jun Alcover is urging the Office of the Mayor to consider the immediate renewal of appointments for trained and experienced disaster response personnel amid a citywide employment freeze, Alcover filed a proposed...
DOF to refile DBP, Landbank charter amendments in 20th Congress
Philippine STAR
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July 18, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) will refile measures seeking to amend the charters of the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) in the 20th Congress. Finance Secretary Ralph...
China trade or Philippine defence ties? Why Australia attempts to balance both
South China Morning Post
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July 14, 2025
As the Asia-Pacific’s power dynamics continue to evolve and shift, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China promises to be a test of his country’s ability to walk the fine line between economic self-interest and strategic...
How a scam network evolved after a nationwide crackdown in the Philippines
South China Morning Post
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July 15, 2025
A scheme to traffic Filipinos into Pakistan to work for gaming firms formerly based in the Philippines has exposed the latest evolution of online scam networks linked to the controversial Pogo industry, immigration officials and analysts warn. The...
EU ministers united against Trump tariffs
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 15, 2025
BRUSSELS -- EU trade ministers agreed Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union was "absolutely unacceptable," and they are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move. The...
Meet Alexandra Eala, the first Filipina to reach Wimbledon’s main draw
South China Morning Post
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July 14, 2025
Alexandra Eala has a remarkable list of “firsts” at just 20 years old – among them, becoming the first Filipino woman to reach the main draw of Wimbledon in the Open era. Last week, Eala stepped onto the Centre Court for a first-round clash...
Major military exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 heading to the Shoalhaven
South Coast Register
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July 15, 2025
Japanese troops are among the many countries taking part in the exercise, along with personnel from the United States, Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the...