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Philippines’ remittance growth slowed in May to 2.9%
Inquirer
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July 16, 2025
An employee at a money exchange shop on A. Mabini Street in Manila accepts a hundred-dollar bill from a customer so it can be converted into pesos. (Photo by LYN RILLON / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines – Money sent home by...
Philippine tradition meets global contemporary in Thailand
Manila Standard
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July 15, 2025
How fitting that designer Basil Malicsi’s theme for his collection is called Alapaap. This was showcased at the prestigious Asia (Thailand) Fashion Show, held from July 10 to 12 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Filipino word for “sky,” alapaap exudes...
‘Philippines can grow 6.8% annually, become middle-class society by 2040’
Philippine STAR
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy can grow by close to seven percent per year and become a middle-class society by 2040 if it fully implements reforms that boost productivity and job creation, according to the World Bank. Full...
DOE chief: West PH Sea dispute cost potential energy investments
Rappler
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July 15, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin admits the government has offered exploration opportunities in disputed areas but no investors have taken the...
AI as a national imperative: Building a smarter, stronger Philippines
Business World
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July 15, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic abstraction — it is here, shaping economies, automating industries, enhancing governance, and revolutionizing how societies function. For the Philippines, the question is no longer whether we...
Aboitiz Power building 30-MW energy storage in Cebu
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Aboitiz Power Corp. will develop a 30-megawatt (MW) hybrid battery energy storage system (BESS) at Mactan Economic Zone in Cebu, one of the first large-scale facilities of this kind in Central Visayas. Once operational by the...
In the Indo-Pacific, US defense industrial partnerships go much deeper than AUKUS submarines
Atlantic Council
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July 15, 2025
Click on the banner above to explore the Tiger Project. This week, Australian and US forces began Talisman Sabre, a major biennial military exercise that sends a powerful message of the two countries’ resolute bilateral ties and joint...
Filipino seafarers, collateral damage to geopolitical war
The Manila Times
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July 15, 2025
THE impact of geopolitical war between Palestine and Israel has become more palpable for the global maritime industry after two Liberian-flagged bulk carriers were attacked and sunk by Houthi militants in the southern Red Sea, leaving four...
Bearwin Meily rallies Filipinos to choose wellness
The Manila Times
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July 15, 2025
Once one of the most recognizable comedic actors of the early 2000s, Bearwin Meily is reintroducing himself to the public but this time in a very different role — as race director for “You Versus You Run 2025,” an upcoming fun run designed to...
Philippines to host first Asian EITI global conference in 2026
Manila Standard
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July 15, 2025
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Philippines will host the 2026 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Global Conference in Manila, marking the first time the event will be held in Asia. The move underscores the country’s...
Philippines central bank eyes daily limits for online gambling transactions
GGRAsia
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July 15, 2025
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippines’ central bank, is seeking to limit the use of electronic wallets (e-wallets) and other digital payment platforms for online gambling. The institution is proposing a daily cap on the transfer...
TARI Estate Secures Another Major Investor, Cementing Its Leadership in Central Luzon’s Industrial Growth
Punto Central Luzon
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July 15, 2025
Tarlac City, Philippines — TARI Estate, the newest industrial-anchored development by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, continues to accelerate its growth with a newly signed 16-hectare deal—closely following the turnover of a 42-hectare...
Philippine Bishops Sound Alarm on Online Gambling Crisis: “A New Virus Destroying Our People”
Zenit
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July 14, 2025
(ZENIT News / Manila, 07.13.2025).- The Philippine Church confronts a society increasingly shaped by digital technology and its bishops have issued one of their most forceful pastoral statements in recent memory—this time not about war or poverty,...
Lobien’s 2025 mid-year report of the real estate industry
The Manila Times
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July 15, 2025
Vacancy rates remain high in the office sectors in both the National Capital Region and the provinces. The residential condominium market in Metro Manila is currently “a buyer’s market”. Meanwhile, warehousing industry in the country is robust and...
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...
EDITORIAL | The Filipino Moment Is Here—But Will It Become a Movement?
Asian Journal
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July 13, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email There was a time—not long ago—when Filipino triumphs on the global stage were treated as exceptions. A lone boxer electrifying the world. A solo singer breaking through Broadway. A startup success story tagged as...
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...
VinFast Advances Ecosystem Strategy in Philippines' EV Catch-Up
The Slovenia Times
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 July 2025 - With nearly 19,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, the Philippines is looking to catch up in Southeast Asia's EV race as ecosystem players like VinFast work to overcome hurdles around...
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...
4 arrested for manufacturing, selling fake license plates in Bulacan
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals were arrested in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, for allegedly manufacturing and selling fake license plates. In a press conference on Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon presented to the media the four...