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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...
NexGen Energy in talks with foreign investors for Philippine renewable projects
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
NexGen Energy Corp. is in discussions with foreign investors to secure funding for its major renewable energy projects in the Philippines, its top executive said. “NexGen is continually in active discussions with investors from Japan, China,...
Filipino brand launches customizable mattress with interchangeable layers
Philippine STAR
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino home brand Mooni launched the first local customizable bed mattress with interchangeable layers. The brand's managing director Jam Chan Chua shared to members of the media, including Philstar.com, at its launch today...
BLACKPINK Return With High-Energy Anthem ‘JUMP’: Stream It Now
Billboard
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July 11, 2025
BLACKPINK is back and ready to dominate the charts once again. The global K-pop powerhouse returned on Friday (July 11) with their new digital single “JUMP,” marking their first release as a group in nearly three years. Explore Explore See latest...
Pia Cayetano objects to Gomez as PCO chief over tobacco industry ties
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Pia Cayetano has joined health and child rights advocates in opposing the appointment of new Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez due to his ties to the tobacco industry. Before his appointment,...
Philippine fintech companies pledge stronger online gambling controls
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 10, 2025
The Philippines’ largest organization of financial technology companies has announced plans to implement stricter controls on online gambling access through digital payment platforms, joining growing regulatory efforts to address concerns over...
Nuclear energy research in Singapore boosted with S$66 million grant, new radiation-proof facility in NUS
Channel News Asia
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July 11, 2025
SINGAPORE: A key institute on nuclear energy research was boosted with a S$66 million (US$52 million) grant as it unveiled its new premises at the National University of Singapore (NUS) on Friday (Jul 11). With the grant, the Singapore Nuclear...
Leechiu Property Consultants: Domestic travel boosting Philippine tourism sector
Travel Daily Media
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July 11, 2025
Philippine real estate advisory firm Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) reports that domestic travel is what’s spurring on the ongoing recovery of the Philippine travel industry. During the presentation of its Q2-2025 Philippine Property Market...
TELUS Digital Philippines reiterates DEI commitments during Pride Month celebrations
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
With diversity and inclusion remaining top of mind for many organizations, TELUS Digital Philippines is continuing to prioritize inclusive culture. During Pride Month, the company celebrated while reaffirming its belief that inclusion is a lasting...
Japan, U.S., Philippines Oppose Maritime Coercion
Nippon
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July 11, 2025
Newsfrom Japan Politics Jul 11, 2025 10:06 (JST) Kuala Lumpur, July 11 (Jiji Press)--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....
Philippines searches Lake Taal for bodies of cockfighters allegedly killed by rogue cops
Malay Mail
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, July 11 — Search teams today began scouring a lake south of the Philippine capital Manila for dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police. Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of mysterious...
From Manila to CUHK: How One Student's Journey Challenges Traditional Education Paths
The Slovenia Times
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July 11, 2025
HONg KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 July 2025 - Growing up with regular family trips to Hong Kong, Charles Henry Faustino TAN never imagined he would one day call the city his second home. Now a final-year Professional Accountancy student...
Trump slaps 20% tariff rate on PH exports; Manila seeks trade talks
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
Manila will seek fresh talks with the Trump administration over Washington’s newly imposed 20 percent tariff on Philippine exports – up from the previously announced 17 percent rate, but the second lowest in ASEAN, next only to Singapore’s 10...
New tariff increases leave optical industry bracing for impact
Optometry Times
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July 10, 2025
With letters having recently been sent from the White House to several US trading partners about tariff increases set to take effect on August 1, The Vision Council has noted “significant implications for the optical industry’s international...
Philippines SEC Takes Action Against Illegal Investment Schemes
Fintech News Philippines
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July 10, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued cease and desist orders (CDOs) in July 2025 against Pacific Union LLC (PU Prime) and Fortune Wave...
Philippines remained net food, agriculture importer in May 2025
Manila Standard
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July 9, 2025
The Philippines remained a net food importer in May, with agricultural imports nearly double its exports, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed Wednesday. The Southeast Asian nation recorded an agricultural trade deficit of...
Philippines developers pledge 250,000 socialized housing units
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
Forty-two Philippine developers have pledged to build over 250,000 socialized housing units under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban...
Philippine garment industry warns of ‘grim scenario’ under Trump’s 20% US tariff
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP) has warned of severe economic repercussions for the country’s garment industry after President Donald Trump announced a 20-percent reciprocal tariff on Philippine garment exports to the...
DTI raises concern about 20% US tariff on Philippine exports
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry on Thursday expressed concern that the United States decided to impose a 20-percent tariff on imports from the Philippines despite efforts and “constant engagements” from Manila. The DTI...