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FinTech Alliance Philippines backs BSP rules on licensed gaming safeguards
Gambling Insider
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Industry group to tighten monitoring, promote digital financial responsibility. By Gambling Insider Key points: - FinTech Alliance PH endorses BSP framework on licensed online gaming - Group commits to stricter monitoring of merchant accounts and...
Philippines’ biggest solar park: MTerra Solar brings MGen near 1,500 MW
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The P200-billion Luzon solar park of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has racked up 772 megawatts (MW) of solar panels installed as the company said the project continued to see “strong momentum.” MGen said this milestone that...
Marcos names former lawmaker Garin as new Energy chief
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. formally appointed former lawmaker Sharon Garin as secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), Malacañang said Thursday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said that Garin has a strong...
Jennifer Ligones Takes Helm as Google Cloud Philippines Country Manager
Fintech News Philippines
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July 10, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox Google Cloud has announced the appointment of Jennifer Ligones as the new Country Manager for its Philippines operations. In this role, Jennifer will oversee the...
K-pop group LUN8 sets 2 Philippine concerts
Philippine STAR
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — K-pop boy band LUN8 will visit the Philippines for a two-concert tour. LUN8 will take its "LUNight into the Moonlight" concerts to Makati's Stratosphere in Makati on July 25 and Cebu's Nustar Resort & Casino the following day...
Massive solar project progresses ahead of schedule in Philippines
pv-magazine
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July 10, 2025
More than half of the first phase of the 3.5 GW solar and 4.5 GWh battery storage MTerra Solar project in the Philippines is now complete, eight months after its groundbreaking. The 778 MW of solar installed so far makes it the largest solar...
Philippines urges global financial reforms for middle-income nations
Manila Standard
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July 9, 2025
The Philippines is urging the international community to swiftly reform the global financial system to provide tailored support to middle-income countries (MICs) amidst rising global challenges. Joven Balbosa, Undersecretary of the Department of...
Philippines clears more sugar imports to stabilize prices
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has authorized the importation of 424,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar to ensure stable supply despite the country having a relatively stable buffer and prices as of June. “The intention...
AOC Monitors dominates 2024 as the number 1 gaming monitor in the Philippines
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
AOC Monitors, a global leader in display technology, has once again proven its dominance in the gaming industry, securing the top spot as the Number 1 Gaming Monitor Brand in the Philippines for the year 2024, according to the latest IDC Worldwide...
Massive water allocation wasted due to idle irrigation in the Philippines
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
More than 1.3 million litres per second (lps) of irrigation water in the Philippines, originally intended for farmland, are largely unused as many agricultural areas have been converted into residential and commercial communities, according to a...
Net foreign direct investments in the Philippines reached $610 million in April 2025
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
Net foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines remained positive in April 2025, with inflows from Japan and into the manufacturing sector taking the lead, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. FDI net...
DTI expresses concern over Trump’s 20% tariff on Philippine products
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expressed concern over the 20-percent tariff rate imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump on Philippine products, representing an increase from the 17% announced in April. “We are in...
'Incognito' director hopes Philippine action breaks barriers, reaches foreign shores
Philippine STAR
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Filmmaker and businessman Lester Pimentel Ong celebrated more directorial success the hit action series "Incognito" comes to a close. The show stars an ensemble cast led by Daniel Padilla, Maris Racal, Kaila Estrada, Richard...
Ship with Filipino sailors sunk by Houthis: 3 confirmed dead, 6 rescued
Asia News
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July 10, 2025
Today's news: Turkey and Pakistan strengthen their alliance in the energy and defence sectors. Chinese university students are leaving campuses due to excessive heat. The island of Bali is officially the second most crowded island in the world. A...
Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippine lake
Digital Journal
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July 10, 2025
Filipinos from all walks of life wager millions of dollars on matches every week between roosters who fight to the death with razor-sharp metal spurs tied to their legs - Copyright AFP/File JAM STA ROSA Search teams arrived Thursday at a lake...
Claiming a place in Evanston’s history: Filipino immigrants in Evanston, 1906-1946, Part II
Evanston RoundTable - Illinois
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July 10, 2025
Sign up for our free newsletters to have Evanston news delivered directly to your inbox! This article is part of the Placemaking Project, an ongoing effort to uncover, collect and share Asian American histories in Evanston. Learn more about the...
Palace appoints Sharon Garin as Energy secretary
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday announced the appointment of Sharon Garin as secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE). Palace Press Officer Claire Castro made the announcement during a press briefing. Article continues after this...
World AFP Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippine lake
Yahoo News
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Search teams arrived Thursday at a lake south of the Philippine capital Manila to look for dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police, the Department of Justice said. Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of...
Isko: No more ‘spaghetti wires’ in Manila soon
Politiko
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July 10, 2025
Mayor Isko Moreno said that “spaghetti wires” in Manila will soon be a thing of the past. “All those telcos or any other services na gagamitin ang Meralco, hindi na po kayo maaaring magkabit. Simula last week, sinabi ko na ito kay City Engineer...
What went down at the Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 launch in Manila
Tatler Asia
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The evening opened with host Aziza Mondonedo setting the stage with an overview of what Gen.T represents: spotlighting the most promising leaders of tomorrow and building a cross-industry community of impact. Tatler Philippines’ managing director...