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A Wisconsin vibe as construction of state’s namesake submarine begins

Chippewa Herald - Wisconsin ·

Former Miss Wisconsin and Miss America, Grace Stanke, was there. Gov. Tony Evers made a video appearance from the state Capitol, while across the street at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, the second-floor education center was filled with onlookers...

Tainan, Aklan in the Philippines establish sisterhood ties

Focus Taiwan · August 29, 2025

Tainan, Aug. 29 (CNA) Tainan in southern Taiwan and the Philippine province of Aklan have officially established sisterhood ties to promote tourism and cultural exchanges, as well as encourage businesses to explore investment opportunities, the...

Leylah Fernandez thanks Filipino fans as she reaches US Open 3rd round

Inquirer · August 28, 2025

FILE PHOTO NEW YORK – Filipino Canadian Leylah Fernandez thanked her Filipino fans as she prepares for a marquee showdown with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the US Open. Fernandez closed out her straight-sets win over France’s...

Partido Lakas ng Masa (the Philippines): Reject AUKUS, no to Australian intervention and imperialist war games, no to US recolonisation

LINKS · August 29, 2025

[Editor’s note: Filipino socialist activists Merck Maguddayao, Reihana Mohideen and Aya Clamor, from the Partido Lakas ng Masa (Party of the Labouring Masses), will be speaking at Ecosocialism 2025, September 5-7, Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. For...

Ajinomoto Philippines Unveils Plans for New Factory to meet Growing Market Demand in the Philippines

Manila Standard · August 28, 2025

Start of Operation April 2028, Total Capital Investment of Approximately PHP 9.1B Makati City, Philippines – August 28, 2025 – Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC), will construct a new factory in TARI Estate, a development under the Aboitiz...

The Philippines reinforces its title as a formidable Asian culinary hub

Inquirer · August 28, 2025

For the longest time, the country sat on the bleachers, watching others as they stake their claim on the dining table. But this 2025, the Philippines gets its rightful seat, front and center, as it becomes the most happening and busiest player in...

Elijah Canlas on films, music, and keeping Philippine cinema alive

Manila Standard · August 28, 2025

Elijah Canlas, 25, long regarded as one of Philippine cinema’s most versatile young actors, is expanding his career beyond film. At The Year of Elijah: Exhibit of a Multimedia Force, he discussed his growing music career, an upcoming album, and a...

From Cannes to Canada: Why ‘Agapito’ is the Filipino short everyone’s talking about

Inquirer · August 29, 2025

The cheers haven’t died down from Cannes, yet the team behind “Agapito” already has another reason to celebrate. The short film, co-directed by Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Danelle Romero, has been officially selected for the Short Cuts Programme at...

How Tims China is using food and loyalty to win over Chinese consumers

Inside Retail Asia · August 29, 2025

usted corporate EBITDA turned positive at RMB2.2 million ($300,000), marking a second return to the black in two years. Tims China’s CEO Yongchen Lu said the company’s priorities remain expanding its franchise system and driving food-led growth....

Security Bank seals P11.59-billion investment for 25% stake in Home Credit Philippines

Manila Standard · August 28, 2025

Security Bank Corp. said Thursday it finalized a P11.59-billion investment for a 25-percent stake in Home Credit Philippines (HCPH). The bank said it purchased the stake in HC Consumer Finance Philippines Inc. (Home Credit Philippines) from MUFG...

China's activities in Ren'ai Jiao legitimate, lawful, beyond reproach: FM responds to Philippine official's resupply claim

Global Times ·

The Philippine illegally grounded warship BRP Sierra Madre at Ren'ai Jiao Photo: China Coast Guard Ren'ai Jiao, as part of Nansha Qundao, is China's territory. The activities of Chinese ships in waters within China's jurisdiction are legitimate,...

[Press Release] China Fruit 2025 Grandly Opens, Focusing on Full Industry Chain Exchange and Cooperation

Produce Report ·

This content has been published as provided by its author. It has only been modified from its original version to follow Produce Report editorial guidelines and for necessary website formatting. Aug. 27, 2025 — In the golden season of harvest, the...

Batangas DPWH district engineer posts bail over alleged bribe try

Inquirer · August 29, 2025

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Batangas 1st District Engineer Abelardo Calalo arrives at the Batangas Provincial Prosecutor, Hall of Justice, Batangas City on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, for the inquest proceedings. —INQUIRER photo /...

Philippines seeking US tariff exemptions for selected exports

Business World · August 28, 2025

By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES is asking the US to exempt exports of agricultural products and other goods from the 19% tariff imposed by US President Donald J. Trump, a Trade official said on Thursday. Trade...

Consumer push to drive rise in Philippine banks’ nonperforming loans

Business World · August 28, 2025

S&P GLOBAL RATINGS expects Philippine banks’ nonperforming loans (NPL) to increase over the next two years amid their aggressive expansion into the consumer segment. “We are observing an uptick in the NPL ratios in these unsecured loan segments....

Philippines with Australia and Canada hold naval drills amid tensions rising in South China Sea

Defense News Security News Army Recognition ·

On August 27, 2025, the Armed Forces of the Philippines reported the conclusion of a large-scale maritime drill east of Bajo de Masinloc, conducted in coordination with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy. The exercise unfolded...

Bankrupted online retailer cites tariffs and consumer confidence

Fairfield County Business Journal - Connecticut · August 28, 2025

A Hudson Valley online clothing retailer says tariffs, a decline in consumer confidence, and onerous financing deals have led it to file for bankruptcy protection. Casual 21 USA Corp., of Woodbridge, Sullivan County, estimated assets up to $50,000...

Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit Returns Amid Record Sales Growth

CleanTechnica · August 28, 2025

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) will host its 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit from October 23-25 at SMX Convention Center Manila, as new...

Philippine power giant inks deal with Sinar Mas to tap Indonesia's vast geothermal resources

Eco-Business · August 28, 2025

Philippine power giant First Gen has struck a deal with Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas to develop geothermal energy resources in the world’s biggest potential market for subterranean power. First Gen, through geothermal subsidiary Energy...

Philippines Open To Talks With China On Filipino Safety In Taiwan: Foreign Minister

StratNews Global · August 28, 2025

Home China Philippines Open To Talks With China On Filipino Safety In Taiwan: Foreign... Over the past five years, Taiwan has come under increasing military and political pressure from China, which views the island as its "sacred" territory. The...