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From car fuel tanks to large-scale energy storage
Inquirer
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July 12, 2025
The 49-megawatt Maco hybrid BESS in Davao de Oro is AboitizPower’s first BESS project in the Philippines and also the first of its kind in Southeast Asia to be built on a floating platform. What do your car’s fuel tank and large-scale batteries...
More landfills, dumpsites emerge as Philippine waste surges
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The number of solid waste disposal facilities and illegal dumpsites in the Philippines increased in 2024 as the country produced more waste, according to the Compendium of Philippine Environment Statistics released by the Philippine Statistics...
Japan scrambling to exempt their auto industry from Trump’s 25% tariff
Global Fleet
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July 10, 2025
From 1 August, Japanese exports to the U.S. will be subject to a 25% tariff. That includes the country’s massive exports of cars and car parts. This is because of Japan’s “unfair” attitude towards American-manufactured cars, U.S. President Trump...
Manila to press US for tariff rollback
Business World
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July 10, 2025
THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE on Thursday raised alarm over the US decision to increase tariffs on Philippine exports to 20%, as a high-level delegation prepares to fly to Washington next week to seek adjustments. The Philippine Exporters Confederation,...
Review: “Sunshine” Tackles Teenage Pregnancy and Abortion in a Conservative Philippines
Cinema Escapist - California
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July 11, 2025
Antoinette Jadaone’s coming-of-age drama about a promising gymnast probes how conservative views and politics affect Philippine women. Courtesy of Project 8 Projects.Antoinette Jadaone’s Sunshine is a powerful and unflinching examination of the...
Manila Central Post Office restoration on schedule
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
THE Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) announced on Thursday that the procurement phase of the Manila Central Post Office rehabilitation project has begun. The PHLPost Bids and Awards Committee said a pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 23,...
Philippines eyes air talks with Japan, India, Thailand, US
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is aiming for bilateral air talks with Japan, India, Thailand and the United States, according to a government official. Carmelo Arcilla, executive director of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), said they were...
Philippines airs concern as Trump hikes tariff to 20%
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
The Philippine government is viewing with concern the higher-than-expected 20-percent reciprocal tariff to be imposed by the United States starting next month, as announced by the Trump administration on Thursday. From being reportedly unfazed by...
Dubai spotlight on Filipino and global architects
Gulf News
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Hosted by “Aurora” — AI meets Filipino ingenuity In a groundbreaking twist, this year’s event was hosted by Aurora — the first AI-powered virtual host of its kind in the region. Developed by SparksLab Technology, a Filipino-led team based in...
Philippines: Utilities could opt for nuclear power
Gulf News
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Manila: The Philippines’ nuclear ambitions just got a jolt of energy, as new legislation and fresh policy frameworks begin to take shape. After decades of hesitation, the country is now laying the legal and institutional groundwork to finally...
LET Group says to have enough cash to finish LETX Resort in Manila, affirms 3Q 2026 launch
GGRAsia
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July 11, 2025
The Hong Kong-based parent group behind the under-construction “LETX Resort” (pictured in an artist’s rendering), described as the “main hotel casino” at Westside City, in the Philippine capital Manila, believes it will have “sufficient working...
Filipino group from Moose Jaw nominated for national award
Moose Jaw Today
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The third annual Global Bayanihan Gawad Parangal Canada Awards ceremony takes place on Saturday, July 19, in Saskatoon, and the Filipino Health Care Workers in Moose Jaw group has been nominated for an award. MOOSE JAW — For the first time in...
Rails, Roads, and Runways: How Major Projects Are Reshaping the Philippine Property Market
Asian Journal
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July 11, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email The Philippines is entering a new era of connectivity as major infrastructure projects begin to take shape across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. From high-speed commuter lines to international airports and...
Qantas data breach: watch out for social engineering scams
Shepparton News
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Last week, Qantas confirmed that a recent breach exposed frequent flyer information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth. The airline stated that credit card numbers, passport details, financial information and...
AFAD stirs excitement for Defense & Sporting Arms Show as shooting industry sees bright hopes ahead
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines, Inc. (AFAD) invites enthusiasts, sports shooters, and industry stakeholders to the much-anticipated, star-studded Defense & Sporting Arms Show on July 23 to 27 at the SMX...
From Manila to Seoul: BlueWater Day Spa marks 20 years with global glow and local soul
Business World
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July 11, 2025
For 20 years, BlueWater Day Spa has been that go-to space — the quiet sanctuary in the middle of everyday rush. Known for its curated massage experiences and signature treatments, the spa has helped countless Filipinos recharge, reset, and find...
Agriculture, fisheries sector on track to recovery
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture may sustain its recovery trend this year as it is expected to grow between 1.5 and 2.5 percent on the back of robust performance of crops and poultry industries, the University of Asia and the Pacific’s Center for...
Philippines OKs importation of 424,000 MT refined sugar
Panay News
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July 10, 2025
THE Philippine government, through the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), has approved the importation of nearly half a million metric tons (MT) of refined sugar later this year. In its Sugar Order (SO) No. 08, series of 2024-2025, the SRA...
Marriott Moments A-Fair Luxuriant Expo and the “9th Annual Calgary International Fashion and Arts Week” set on July 26 and 27 at the Manila...
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
This year, “Marriott Moments A-Fair” returns bigger and grander. As it ups the glamour factor, it is now a Luxuriant Expo: Weddings, Events, Fashion and Arts — a high-caliber weddings, debuts and events suppliers fair showcasing an international...
Japan, US, Philippines oppose maritime coercion
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR — The foreign chiefs of Japan, the United States, and the Philippines have voiced opposition to unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, US Secretary of State Marco...