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Philippines to negotiate 20-percent US tariffs with trade officials—Go
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Philippines expressed concern Thursday over the United States’ latest decision to impose a 20% reciprocal tariff on Filipino exports, though officials acknowledged the rate is among the lowest in the region. “We are concerned that the US has...
Philippines SEC Takes Action Against Illegal Investment Schemes
Fintech News Philippines
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July 10, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued cease and desist orders (CDOs) in July 2025 against Pacific Union LLC (PU Prime) and Fortune Wave...
Philippine officials heading to US for trade deal discussions
Rappler
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July 10, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go believes a face-to-face discussion with US trade...
Filipino traveler: Karabakh's nature is perfect
APA
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Members of the world-renowned international travelers’ club MTP (Most Traveled People), who traveled to Karabakh, visited the Shusha prison, APA’s local bureau reports. The travelers familiarized themselves with the area and the building where the...
Philippines launches online driver’s license renewal to combat fixers
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), in collaboration with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), on Thursday launched an online driver’s license renewal system. The...
Philippines concerned over higher U.S. tariffs, will continue to negotiate, minister says
The Gazette - Colorado
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MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines is concerned about the United States' decision to impose 20% tariffs on Philippine exports but will continue to negotiate, its economic affairs minister said on Thursday. Secretary Frederick Go told reporters that...
President Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%
The Daily News - Michigan
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President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import...
Philippines seeks US talks after tariff raised to 20%
Bangkok Post
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July 10, 2025
Officials will head to Washington after Trump increases rate from 17% PUBLISHED : 10 Jul 2025 at 11:30 The Philippines will hold further negotiations with the United States after President Donald Trump increased the planned tariff rate to 20% from...
Philippines lawmaker seeks probe into online gambling’s social impact
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 10, 2025
Philippines representative Brian Poe filed a House resolution on Wednesday calling for an investigation into the growing social concerns surrounding online gambling and its impact on Filipino citizens, as the industry continues to generate massive...
Philippine delegation heads to US to negotiate tariffs
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A delegation from the Philippines led by Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs and chair of the Economic Development Committee, is headed for Washington D.C. next week to...
Japan To Export Used Warships To Philippines
Asian Defence Journal
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July 11, 2025
JAPAN has reportedly stated its commitment to export six former Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines according to Japanese media reports. The Philippines Navy (PN) had confirmed the “possible...
Thai Select Festival: The grandest Thai degustation in the Philippines
Philippine STAR
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Sawasdee ka! The most awaited and most anticipated gathering of some of the authentic Thai restaurants in the Philippines is finally here as the Thai Trade Center Manila, Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry...
Smith & Wollensky exec on finally coming to the Philippines, plans for more branches
Philippine STAR
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — American steakhouse Smith & Wollensky turns 50 years in 2027 and it took nearly as long to open a branch in the Philippines. The restaurant opened its first Philippine branch, its fifth outside the United States, right in the...
President assures emergency patient vehicles for all LGUs
Manila Standard
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July 9, 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday vowed that every city and municipality in the Philippines will receive an ambulance or patient transport vehicle (PTV) by the end of 2025, as part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen...
China Sanctions Ex-Philippine Senator, Manila Summons Envoy
StratNews Global
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July 8, 2025
Home Asia China Sanctions Ex-Philippine Senator, Manila Summons Envoy Relations between China and the Philippines have soured under President Ferdinand Marcos over a longstanding dispute in the South China Sea. The Philippines has called in...
President Mahama directs distribution of 3 million coconut seedlings to farmers
GhanaWeb
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July 9, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has directed that 3 million coconut seedlings be distributed to coconut farmers across the country. The Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr Peter Otokunor, announced that the...
Governor Sagarbarria pays courtesy visit to PNP Chief Nicolas Torre
Politiko
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July 10, 2025
Negros Oriental Governor Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria paid a courtesy visit to Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, PGEN Nicolas D. Torre III, at the PNP headquarters in Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City. It was “a gesture of continued...
Suspects in TNVS driver’s killing surrender to Manila authorities
Inquirer
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July 12, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Three suspects in the killing of Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver Raymond Cabrera have surrendered to Manila authorities. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, in a live broadcast on Thursday evening,...
Call for ‘spaghetti wires’ removal all over metro mount as Manila initiates crackdown
Interaksyon
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July 11, 2025
Calls for “spaghetti wires” to be removed in the metro and other areas appeared online after the Manila city government and an electric distributor company began untangling overhead cables in the city. The Manila local government unit (LGU) and...
Philippine gov’t okays 424,000 tons of sugar imports
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
STOCK PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The government has authorized the importation of refined sugar to ensure stable local supply and prices of the sweetener in the coming months. In Sugar Order No. 8, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said...