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First F-35s Arrive in the Philippines as U.S. Escalates Military Containment of China
Military Watch
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July 16, 2025
The U.S. Air Force has made its first ever deployment of F-35A fifth generation fighter aircraft to the Philippines, with the aircraft landing at Clark Air Base in Pampanga as part of the bilateral Cope Thunder Philippines aerial combat exercise....
PX 011 from Manila lands safely-tyre deflation incident managed without injury
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 17, 2025
Air Niugini confirms that flight PX011(Boeing 737) from Manila to Port Moresby landed safely at Jacksons International Airport at 08:25 this morning. Shortly after touchdown, one of the aircraft’s tyres deflated, and the aircraft came to a...
US Prioritises 'Quality Deals' Over Trade Deadlines, Says Treasury Secretary
The Nation Thailand
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July 22, 2025
The Trump administration is prioritising the quality of trade agreements over the speed of reaching a deal before the looming August 1 deadline, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Speaking on Monday (July 21) local time, Bessent...
Scooped Up by an S-Ranked Adventurer episode 4: Release date and time, where to watch, and more
Sportskeeda
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July 22, 2025
Scooped Up by an S-Ranked Adventurer episode 4 continues Lloyd's growth as he integrates deeper into Yui's S-rank party following their mission to investigate mysterious monster attacks on local farms. After proving his tactical value by providing...
With IPO in the bag, Sheffield Green plots training and listing spinoff for wind energy sector
The Business Times Singapore
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July 20, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Getting its training centres off the ground took time and resources, but Sheffield Green is going all in on what it calls a “new product line”, with five to six centres set to be running by end-2025 – plus a potential spinoff and...
Many solo parents unaware of rights, benefits under law
Inquirer
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July 17, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Despite their expanded benefits under the law, solo parents continue to face challenges mainly because of their lack of information and understanding about their rights, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said in a new...
Indonesia secures ASEAN's lowest US tariff rate: Minister
Antara
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July 17, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that Indonesia faces the lowest United States (US) import tariff among Southeast Asian (ASEAN) countries. “In ASEAN, we have the lowest (tariff rates),” Santoso remarked here on Wednesday. He...
Only 50% of Filipino adults have financial accounts — World Bank
Business World
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July 16, 2025
ONLY 50% of Filipino adults had financial accounts at end-2024 even as 78% own mobile phones, according to the World Bank. The World Bank said in The Global Findex Database 2025 report released on Wednesday that 50.2% of approximately 82 million...
Red alert raised in Pasig as Wawa Dam hits critical level
Philippine STAR
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July 21, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A red alert was declared in Pasig City on Monday, July 21, following the overflow of Wawa Dam triggered by heavy southwest monsoon rains, according to Mayor Vico Sotto. In a Facebook post, Sotto said that as of 12 p.m., the...
Primary election wins move Grijalva, Butierez a step closer to Capitol Hill
The Arizona Daily Star
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During the primary campaign Adelita Grijalva fought against being labeled the establishment candidate. But the old-school grassroots political machine her father built across Southern Arizona over decades before his death earlier this year carried...
Jason Momoa reveals he had nothing to do with son Nakoa-Wolf’s debut in Dune 3: ‘I couldn’t do what he’s doing’
The Independent
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July 22, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
43 OFWs, 8 minors repatriated from Riyadh
Inquirer
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July 22, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Forty-three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and eight minor dependents, including those with medical needs, were repatriated from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said. In a...
China's submarine cable maneuvering leaves Taiwan at risk: Report
Focus Taiwan
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July 22, 2025
Washington, July 21 (CNA) China could block undersea cable repair vessels if a conflict across the Taiwan Strait were to occur, a major problem for Taiwan given that more than 90 percent of its internet connectivity depends on submarine cable...
50.4% of Filipinos benefit from financial inclusion
Inquirer
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July 17, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The proportion of Filipinos with financial accounts slightly fell in 2024 compared with three years ago, the World Bank (WB) Group reported, highlighting the challenges of onboarding the rest of the population to the formal...
‘Special elections don’t require Congress resolution’
Philstar
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has ruled that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) can hold special elections for vacant congressional seats without a resolution from Congress. The SC has affirmed the independent authority of the Comelec...
MTRCB grants PG rating to Philippine documentary ‘Food Delivery’
Manila Standard
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July 16, 2025
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has approved the documentary Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea for public exhibition with a parental guidance (PG) rating. Directed by Baby Ruth Villarama, the film...
Teachers welcome continued service of BARMM education minister
Philippine STAR
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July 16, 2025
COTABATO CITY— School officials and local executives welcomed the reinstatement of the Bangsamoro education minister, one of over 30 officials who filed courtesy resignations last month amid a regional bureaucracy revamp. Bangsamoro Chief Minister...
BWH gears up for expansion in the Philippines
TTR Weekly
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July 16, 2025
BANGKOK, 17 July 2025: BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality network comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels, has signed a strategic new agreement with Savers Group Holdings Inc. that will accelerate the...
Singapore’s most beloved local F&B brands revealed: foodpanda unveils first-ever Local Foodie Heroes Hall of Fame
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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A delicious tribute to Singapore’s iconic local eats to mark SG60 celebrations – enjoy close to two months of exclusive launch deals SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 July 2025 - Get ready for a flavour-packed celebration! foodpanda,...
U.S. will build repair facilities for the Philippine Navy near the disputed South China Sea
The Hindu
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July 16, 2025
Philippine Fast Attack Interdiction Craft manoeuvres as it participates in a joint Philippine military drill at the disputed South China Sea, Philippines. | Photo Credit: AP The U.S. Navy will construct two facilities for the repair and...