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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...
Philippines lets foreigners lease land for 99 years to boost investment
The Straits Times
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September 6, 2025
MANILA – The Philippines has allowed foreigners to lease land for up to 99 years, as it seeks to lure investors with longer-term property contracts. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr this week signed the law liberalising the lease of...
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...
Philippines eyes Ukraine drone boats to check China at sea
Asia Times
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September 6, 2025
Ukraine’s proposed drone pact with the Philippines tests whether Manila can leverage its fledgling drone boat capability and robust boatyards into a real deterrent against China. This month, multiple media sources reported that Ukraine is moving...
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 gives 99-year land lease to boost foreign investment
The Business Times Singapore
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September 6, 2025
Many countries in South-east Asia restrict foreign ownership of land, but governments allow multi-decade leasesPublished Sat, Sep 6, 2025 · 02:15 PM [MANILA] The Philippines has allowed foreigners to lease land for up to 99 years, as the...
DMCI, DOTr firming up southern subway deal
Philstar
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September 9, 2025
Elijah Felice Rosales - The Philippine Star September 10, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Construction giant D.M. Consunji Inc. (DMCI) has been selected as the lowest bidder for a second subway contract and is now waiting for the government...
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...
Philippines extends land leases to 99 years to attract foreign investors
ETRealty.com
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September 6, 2025
Representative AI imageMANILA: Foreign investors in the Philippines will be able to lease private land for up to 99 years under a law signed this week, as the country looks to be more competitive in attracting offshore funding for long-term...
Philippines: Digital Adoption Push for Agriculture and MSMEs
OpenGov Asia
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September 5, 2025
The Philippines is intensifying efforts to modernise both agriculture and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by promoting digital adoption, smart organisational capacity and access to government support. Recent initiatives by the...
'Dear Evan Hansen' opens Manila run to enthusiastic, 'supportive' audience
Philippine STAR
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September 7, 2025
Jap Tobias - Philstar.com September 7, 2025 | 11:40am MANILA, Philippines — The international tour of the Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” has wrapped up its opening week in Manila, drawing strong reactions from audiences who laughed,...
Philippine bank loans expanded by 11.8% in July 2025
Manila Standard
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September 5, 2025
Outstanding loans from universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) to businesses and individual consumers sustained their double-digit growth in July 2025, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Loans from U/KBs expanded at...
Metro Pacific Tollways appoints ex-Philippine Airlines chief Gilbert Santa Maria as CEO
Asian Journal
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September 7, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., the Philippines’ largest toll road operator, has named ex-Philippine Airlines president Gilbert Santa Maria as CEO, marking its third leadership shakeup in a year. MANILA — Metro...
Citizenship reward for years of work
Southland Express
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September 9, 2025
After becoming New Zealand citizens at the start of the year, one Filipino family feels like their hard work, separation and sacrifice has finally paid off. Wyndham dairy farm manager Ariane Latanafrancia, his wife Christine and sons Sar, 19, and...
Sotto Urges Calm as Public Outcry Grows Over Discaya Construction Allegations
Asian Journal
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September 7, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email About 100 members of the Akbayan group peacefully dispersed at 10:22 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, following a rally at the gates of the Discaya-owned St. Gerrard Construction compound in Pasig City, Eastern...
Charlie Sheen’s Lifestyle Couldn’t Kill Him. ‘Platoon’ Nearly Did.
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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September 9, 2025
I was already pie-eyed when I landed in the Philippines for my second tour. The 15-hour flight turned into a soggy airborne frat party, hosted by Johnny Depp and myself. As thrilled as I was to embrace a solid new friend, I made the mistake of...
Discayas’ sworn affidavit mere scrap of paper – House exec
Philstar
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September 9, 2025
September 10, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — House committee on infrastructure head Rep. Terry Ridon yesterday dismissed as a mere “scrap of paper” the sworn affidavit of alleged whistleblower Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya linking several...
Philippines Hails Shipbuilding Revival as HD KSOE Starts at Subic Yard
The Maritime Executive
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The Philippines is celebrating the revival of its shipbuilding industry after South Korean giant HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) commenced the construction of a large bulk carrier at its newly leased facility in Subic Bay,...