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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...
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...
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...
Upstream residents outside Marikina urged to keep waterways clean
The Manila Times
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July 18, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Marikina Rep. Marcy Teodoro on Saturday urged upstream communities outside the city to take responsibility in keeping waterways clean, saying garbage from these areas worsens flooding in downstream areas like Marikina....
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...
Where to experience cowboy culture around the world
The New Zealand Herald
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July 19, 2025
Australia Stockmen, also known as ringers, are part of Australia’s cultural fabric. For generations, they’ve worked the country’s craggy landscapes and vast outback. Stockmen first arrived on the scene in the early 19th century, when European...
Filipino film that China wanted to cancel wins at New Zealand festival
South China Morning Post
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July 13, 2025
A Filipino documentary spotlighting the daily struggles of fishermen, naval cooks and coastguard personnel in the contested South China Sea has earned international recognition, with its director telling This Week in Asia that the award was a...
NEWS BRIEFS | 19 July 2025
Minda News
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July 19, 2025
‘Crising’ downs powerline tower in Surigao Seven barangays in Nonoc Island went without electricity after powerful winds from tropical storm “Crising” toppled a power line tower connecting mainland Surigao City to the island Friday afternoon. In a...
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...
Kidapawan City gov’t leads fun run as part of campaign vs human trafficking
Politiko
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July 19, 2025
Over 600 Kidapaweños have participated in the fun run event to push for the campaign against human trafficking. The city government, together with the Kidapawan City Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking in Persons-Violence Against Women and...
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...
TREE TRIMMERS
The Manila Times
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July 19, 2025
Workers from Manila's Department of Public Service trim the extended branches of the trees along Kalaw Avenue on July 19, 2025 to reduce the risk of falling debris during storms. Mayor Isko Moreno supervised the operations. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN...
Power outage hits 16 towns in Lanao del Norte
Minda News
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July 19, 2025
LINAMON, Lanao del Norte (MindaNews / 19 July) – Sixteen towns in Lanao del Norte experienced a power outage starting around 3:45 p.m. Friday after strong winds and heavy rainfall caused by tropical cyclone “Crising” toppled some trees, hitting...
Panama’s Colonial Trade Route Named UNESCO World Heritage Site
Newsroom Panama
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July 19, 2025
The colonial route of Panama, used for centuries to transport the riches of the Americas on mules and boats and considered a forerunner of the interoceanic canal, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Between the 16th and 19th centuries,...
Why identity security maturity matters more than ever
The Manila Times
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July 19, 2025
AS digital transformation accelerates across Southeast Asia, more organizations are recognizing a critical gap: it’s not just systems that need protection, but identities. SailPoint’s 2024–2025 Horizons of Identity Security report shows that...
Dusit International expands portfolio with ninth hotel brand, Dusit Hotels
Travel Weekly
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July 15, 2025
Dusit International has expanded its global hospitality portfolio with the official launch of its ninth hotel brand, Dusit Hotels. The new brand is designed to deliver tailored upper-upscale experiences that balance brand consistency with the...
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...
Japan urged to exercise prudence in military, security fields
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday urged Japan to draw lessons from history, in a bid to exercise prudence in security issues as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against...