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EXERCISE TALISMAN SABRE TO BE CONDUCTED IN PNG FOR THE FIRST TIME
EMTV
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July 15, 2025
For the first time, over 35, 000 military personal will be arriving in the shores of Papua New Guinea. The military personal will be taking part in the Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. The exercise...
Why Orbital can be your next read: Find your place in the 'waltzing ballroom' of the universe
The Indian Express
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July 15, 2025
With the safe return of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom crew to Earth this week, space travel has dominated the news and social media. So today’s column is on Orbital, a book about six astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS)....
Philippines Accelerates Tech Growth: Explore What’s Next in Consumer Electronics, Safety, and Security at WOCEE and WOSAS 2025
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
As the Philippines continues its fast-paced digital transformation, advancements in technology, safety, and security are reshaping the way Filipinos live, work, and connect. In response to this growing momentum, WOCEE (World of Consumer...
Philippine tax cuts spur hope for more IPOs in sluggish market
Nikkei Asia
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MANILA -- On Tuesday morning last week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rang the opening bell at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) -- not for a new listing but to mark the first day of a law aimed at jump-starting the country's...
Philippines' president to discuss tariffs in Trump meeting this month, top diplomat says
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 11, 2025
By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this month, Manila's top diplomat said on Friday, with an increased trade tariff on one of Washington's top...
Search Ends for Those Missing After Yemen's Houthi Rebels Sink Ship in Red Sea
Military.com
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July 14, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The search for those missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sank a ship in the Red Sea has ended as at least four people are presumed dead and 11 others remain unaccounted for, the private security firms involved said...
The Biggest Misconception About the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China
The Diplomat
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July 12, 2025
On the ninth anniversary of the Philippines’ historic legal victory over China regarding their maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) it is disheartening after so many years that think tank analysts, academics and...
Duterte issues cloud PBBM’s ratings recovery – PAHAYAG
Mindanao Times
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July 14, 2025
633 MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has shown recovery in performance and trustworthiness in the latest Pahayag 2025 Second Quarter (PQ2-2025) survey. His approval rating rises (19% in Q1 to 25% in Q2), while his trust rating...
Philippine Cup Finals preview: San Miguel looks to deny TNT a Grand Slam
ESPN Philippines
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July 11, 2025
Back in the 2011 PBA season, the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters were just one series away from completing a Grand Slam. Until the Petron Blaze Boosters, now known as the San Miguel Beermen, spoiled their run with a Game 7 victory in the Governors'...
Philippines eyes air talks with Japan, India, Thailand, US
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is aiming for bilateral air talks with Japan, India, Thailand and the United States, according to a government official. Carmelo Arcilla, executive director of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), said they were...
Mayor Yap welcomes Cardinal David, CBCP delegates in annual retreat
Politiko
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July 11, 2025
Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap is honored to host the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for their Annual Retreat and Plenary Assembly. “A blessed gathering in the heart of Bohol. It is with great honor and joy that we welcome...
Manila to press US for tariff rollback
Business World
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July 10, 2025
THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE on Thursday raised alarm over the US decision to increase tariffs on Philippine exports to 20%, as a high-level delegation prepares to fly to Washington next week to seek adjustments. The Philippine Exporters Confederation,...
Philippines: Utilities could opt for nuclear power
Gulf News
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Manila: The Philippines’ nuclear ambitions just got a jolt of energy, as new legislation and fresh policy frameworks begin to take shape. After decades of hesitation, the country is now laying the legal and institutional groundwork to finally...
Gotterup tops Scottish Open; Kim wins Evian
The Manila Times
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July 14, 2025
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Chris Gotterup came up with the clutch shots on the biggest stage he has faced Sunday (Monday in Manila), taking down crowd favorite Rory McIlroy with a 4-under 66 in a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open that gives him...
International team led by UP physicist observes ‘birth of a torus’ in quantum systems
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
An international team led by University of the Philippines physicist Dr. Jayson Cosme has experimentally observed the “birth of a torus” phenomenon in quantum systems for the first time, using lasers, mirrors and time crystals, according to UP...
Philippines airs concern as Trump hikes tariff to 20%
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
The Philippine government is viewing with concern the higher-than-expected 20-percent reciprocal tariff to be imposed by the United States starting next month, as announced by the Trump administration on Thursday. From being reportedly unfazed by...
Marcos approves P6.7 trillion worth of proposed national budget for 2026
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — PHOTO FROM PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the proposed P6.7-trillion National Expenditure Program for Fiscal Year 2026, Palace Press Officer...
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...
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...
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...