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Shell Tech Forward ‘25 showcases future-ready solutions for PH construction, manufacturing sector
Manila Standard
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September 5, 2025
SHELL Philippines brought together industry leaders, partners, and customers at the Shell Tech Forward: Solutions for the Future conference, held at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, to explore technologies that drive sustainable growth and enhance...
Celebrities join call for accountability amid alleged flood control projects corruption
The Manila Times
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September 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Carla Abellana and Bianca Gonzalez are among the Filipino celebrities who have joined the call for accountability after resource persons from the Senate and the House of Representatives hearings since Monday continue to name...
DTI eyes P2 trillion boost from creative industry
Philstar
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September 7, 2025
Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star September 8, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is hopeful that the creative industry’s contribution to the Philippine economy could reach P2 trillion this year,...
Meralco seeks ERC nod for new renewable energy supply deal
Philstar
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September 7, 2025
Brix Lelis - The Philippine Star September 8, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is seeking regulatory approval for a new renewable energy (RE) supply deal, which could generate millions of pesos in...
Meet Troy Meink
Air & Space Forces Magazine
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Air Force Secretary Troy Meink spent the past 13 years working classified programs in the secretive National Reconnaissance Office. Now he's in charge of the Air Force and Space Force. EJ Hersom/DOD Photo Caption & Credits Audio of this article is...
Meralco: Lower electricity rates expected for Sept
The Manila Times
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September 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said on Tuesday that electricity rates would go down this month, compared to August due to an expected lower generation charge brought by a stronger Philippine peso against the US dollar. "We...
Factory output shrinks in July
Philstar
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September 9, 2025
Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star September 10, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Philippine manufacturing output contracted in July as some firms took a cautious stance amid the United States’ imposition of reciprocal tariffs....
A Philippines we all dream of
Manila Standard
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September 7, 2025
WHAT if the Philippines were free from corruption, petty politics, and disunity? What if every peso of public funds truly went to the people — to classrooms, hospitals, farms, and factories — instead of being lost to shadowy accounts and phantom...
Philippines businesses must proactively redeploy talent as agentic AI reshapes workforce
Philstar
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September 6, 2025
Abraham Cuevas - The Philippine Star September 7, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The rise of agenctic AI – systems capable of independent action and complex problem-solving – is rapidly changing the world of work. This transformation is...
ASEAN countries consider nuclear energy for future clean power supply
The Sun Daily
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September 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Several ASEAN countries including Malaysia have agreed in principle to consider nuclear energy as a future power source. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof confirmed that neighbouring nations studying nuclear options...
US Targets Billion-Dollar Scam Networks in Myanmar, Cambodia
Asia Financial
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September 9, 2025
The US Treasury has imposed “multiple actions” including sanctions on about 20 companies and individuals to counter cyber scam operations in Myanmar and Cambodia that have targeted Americans and people in many other countries. The move, announced...
Vietnam cement and clinker exports rise by 9% in the first seven months of 2025
Global Cement
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Vietnam: The country exported 19.8Mt of cement and clinker worth US$745m in the first seven months of 2025, up by 9% in volume and 7% in value year-on-year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. The Philippines remained the...
General : Malaysia, ASEAN Mulling Nuclear As New Energy Source
Bernama
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September 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama)-- Several ASEAN countries, including Malaysia, have agreed in principle to consider nuclear energy as one of the future energy sources. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said neighbouring countries...
See It to Believe It: HUAWEI takes the XMAGE Exhibition on the road across the Philippines to showcase the power of its leading mobile...
Manila Standard
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September 7, 2025
HUAWEI is taking the XMAGE Exhibition Roadshow across the Philippines, showcasing captivating sceneries captured by talented Filipino photographers and hobbyists, while also highlighting HUAWEI’s leadership in mobile imaging technology. The...
Marcos meets with Filipinos in Cambodia; vows protection, support
Inquirer
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September 8, 2025
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Laughter and cheers reverberated through the walls of Sofitel Phnom Penh in Cambodia, where President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with the hundreds of members of thre Filipino community. This was Marcos’ first agenda in his...
Malaysia mulls adding nuclear to sustainable energy mix in 10 years, says Fadillah
The Malaysian Star
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September 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may implement nuclear energy in 10 to 15 years as a sustainable option to boost renewable energy and modernise the national grid, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister said...
Rice under pressure as Việt Nam tackles Philippine pause
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — With the Philippines hitting pause on imports of Vietnamese rice for 60 days from September 1, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has moved swiftly, issuing instructions to provincial and municipal People’s Committees, the Việt Nam...
Nickel mining boss remains detained despite court order – Viado
Manila Standard
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September 7, 2025
Mining executive Joseph Sy, who the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said is really Chen Zhong Zhen, a foreign national, will remain in custody despite a court order granting his release, BI chief Joel Anthony Viado disclosed on Saturday. The Regional...
Philippines approves 99-year land leases for foreigners
Bangkok Post
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September 6, 2025
President signs law aimed at attracting industrial, commercial and agricultural projects PUBLISHED : 6 Sep 2025 at 14:26 The Philippines has allowed foreigners to lease land for up to 99 years, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to lure investors...
Blackouts costing Philippine tourism millions, think tank warns
Manila Standard
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September 7, 2025
A Philippines energy think tank called for stable power supply to help the country’s tourist destinations thrive, citing the devastating economic impact of recent blackouts in major tourism hotspots. The Center for Energy Research and Policy...