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Philippines’ April FDI hits 3-month high at $610 mn, up 7.1% in Apr
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines rose to $610 million in April 2025, the highest in three months, driven by stronger investments in the manufacturing sector, particularly from Japan. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...
Philippines orders removal of gambling ads amid addiction fears
Bangkok Post
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July 11, 2025
PUBLISHED : 11 Jul 2025 at 17:06 The Philippines’ gaming regulator has ordered the immediate dismantling of all gambling billboards and advertisements across the country amid worries over a growing betting addiction in the Southeast Asian nation....
Filipino-Chinese group accuses US of violating WTO rules
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) on Friday expressed grave concern over the United States’ imposition of additional punitive tariffs on Philippine exports. “Such unilateral measures violate...
Philippines lifts ban on poultry imports from Japan
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday it lifted the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their by-products from Japan, following confirmation that the country is now free from highly pathogenic avian influenza....
Manila solon bats for national artist recognition for Dolphy
Politiko
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July 11, 2025
Manila third district Rep. Joel Chua filed House Resolution 41 seeking the nomination of the beloved Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon, Sr., a Manileño, for National Artist. Chua’s resolution cited Dolphy’s multitudes of achievements, awards, and legacy,...
Philippines lifts ban on Japanese poultry imports
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their by-products from Japan, following confirmation that the country is now free from highly pathogenic avian influenza,...
General : ASEAN Reaffirms Commitment To Regional Energy Interconnection, Targets Power Grid By 2045
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN foreign ministers have reaffirmed their collective commitment to enhancing regional energy interconnectivity, including by accelerating the development of the ASEAN...
OFWs encouraged to explore agribusiness in the Philippines
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Department of Agriculture – Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS), in partnership with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Office of the Agriculture Counsellor to China, held a two-day agribusiness forum for...
JuanHand earns Green Flag recognition from Filipino Fair Loans Advocacy Group (FILFLAG)
Business World
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July 11, 2025
JuanHand, the leading fintech lending platform in the Philippines, has been awarded the Green Flag status by the Filipino Fair Loans Advocacy Group (FILFLAG), one of the largest borrower associations in the country. The Green Flag distinction is...
United under one roof: How Puregold brought generations of OPM together in the Philippine Arena
Business World
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July 11, 2025
Puregold’s OPM Con 2025 went from simply sensational to timeless as the multitudes that trooped to the Philippine Arena on July 5 were treated to surprise guests culled from OPM’s rich roster of exceptional talents. Already super-charged with the...
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...
Houthi attacks: Anxious parents of Filipino crew react
Gulf News
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Implications for shipping The Philippine government has been under pressure to ensure the safety and swift repatriation of Filipino seafarers. There are calls for closer coordination with shipping companies and international agencies to avoid...
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...
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...
Bringing balance and function to the modern Filipino home
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
Toshiba Lifestyle Philippines is bringing a fresh approach to home living with the launch of its new Japandi Suite, a collection of appliances that balance design and function. The suite was unveiled alongside the Nature Pure Series during a...
IDIS on Pujada open-pit mining: A danger to terrestrial, marine biodiversity
Mindanao Times
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July 11, 2025
49 PUJADA Nickel Open-Pit Mining Project poses extensive environmental and social threats regardless of assertions that the site falls outside the technical boundaries of Mt. Hamiguitan and Pujada Bay, an environmental group reiterated on...
Refinery & Petrochemical Filtration Industry Trends In 2025 Operators' Adoption Of Digital Monitoring Is Paving The Way For Predictive Maintenance And Operational Savings
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) In the Americas, demand stems from downstream integration and domestic investments. Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are driven by emissions regulations and water reuse goals. Asia-Pacific's industrial expansion...
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...
Singlife Philippines wins 3 major accolades at Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025
Philippine STAR
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Singlife Philippines reaffirmed its leadership in digital insurance innovation, winning three major accolades in the Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in...
From car fuel tanks to large-scale energy storage
Inquirer
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July 12, 2025
The 49-megawatt Maco hybrid BESS in Davao de Oro is AboitizPower’s first BESS project in the Philippines and also the first of its kind in Southeast Asia to be built on a floating platform. What do your car’s fuel tank and large-scale batteries...