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Philippine officials heading to US for trade deal discussions
Rappler
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July 10, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go believes a face-to-face discussion with US trade...
Filipino and Jamaican fusion restaurant opening in Metuchen this week
My Central Jersey - New Jersey
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From Nashville hot chicken fused with Pakistani flavors to gourmet Chinese food served at the only prix fixe Chinese restaurant in the state, Metuchen’s delectable dining scene is all about unexpected experiences. It gets one more on Thursday,...
Philippines' FDI net inflows up 7.1 pct in April
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows into the Philippines rose by 7.1 percent year-on-year in April 2025, reaching 610 million U.S. dollars, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Thursday. The BSP said the...
Philippine fintech firms back stricter rules to access online gambling platforms
GGRAsia
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July 10, 2025
The FinTech Alliance Philippines, described as the country’s largest organisation representing financial technology (fintech) companies, says it supports calls for a strengthened regulatory framework on the use of digital financial services to...
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...
April FDI up 7.1%, boosted by Japan and manufacturing
Business World
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July 10, 2025
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS (FDI) in the Philippines rose 7.1% year on year in April, boosted by inflows from Japan and investments in the manufacturing sector, according to the central bank. “Net foreign direct investments (FDI) into the...
Reviving classic Filipino comics
Business World
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July 10, 2025
RANDY VALIENTE during the book signing. — FACEBOOK.COM/VIBALFOUNDATION AUTHORS PRESENT books under the recently launched imprints, Grafika and Agimat Comics, by Vibal Foundation. — EDG ADRIAN A. EVA PHILIPPINE COMICS once dominated the country’s...
Davao site brings McDonald’s Philippines to 800 stores
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
McDonald’s Philippines opened its 800th store on June 30 at Davao Global Township, an emerging central business district in Davao del Sur. The expansion follows the renewal of a 20-year master franchise agreement between McDonald’s Corporation and...
The Philippines: Inclusive Connectivity Bridging the Digital Divide
OpenGov Asia
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July 10, 2025
The promise of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to enhance digital connectivity for Filipinos living in remote islands and far-flung areas is now being realised in the Dinagat Islands. A significant milestone was reached with the signing of a...
Metro Manila needs 3 years to stabilize residential glut – Leechiu
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
Roy Golez, research director at Leechiu Property Consultants, in a property briefing on July 10, 2025 – Photo by Meg J. Adonis MANILA, Philippines — It may take about three years for the local property market to clear out unsold residential...
Palace okay for Philippines’ first hydrogen deals keenly awaited
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
President Marcos at the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) is still awaiting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s green...
Carabao Mercado aims to narrow gaps in produce market for Filipino Albertans
Taber Times
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July 10, 2025
Posted on July 10, 2025 by Taber Times By Nicole Shelstad Taber Times Many greenhouses exist in southern Alberta, yet none are quite like Carabao Mercado. Towering foliage, vibrant colours, and fragrant fruits—their greenhouse looks like a...
ib vogt secures $80m for 99MWp Tantangan solar plant in Philippines
Power Technology
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July 10, 2025
Solar development company ib vogt has secured 4.49bn pesos ($80m) in green project financing from HSBC for its Tantangan solar power project in Mindanao’s South Cotabato province in the Philippines. The 99 megawatts peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic...
Philippine delegation heads to US to negotiate tariffs
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A delegation from the Philippines led by Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs and chair of the Economic Development Committee, is headed for Washington D.C. next week to...
Philippines lawmaker seeks probe into online gambling’s social impact
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 10, 2025
Philippines representative Brian Poe filed a House resolution on Wednesday calling for an investigation into the growing social concerns surrounding online gambling and its impact on Filipino citizens, as the industry continues to generate massive...
Philippine gov’t okays 424,000 tons of sugar imports
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
STOCK PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The government has authorized the importation of refined sugar to ensure stable local supply and prices of the sweetener in the coming months. In Sugar Order No. 8, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said...
iOPEX Technologies inaugurates new AI and Digital Engineering Centre in Chennai
The Hindu Business Line
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July 10, 2025
iOPEX Technologies inaugurates AI-led Digital Engineering services centre in Chennai, boosting innovation and attracting top talent. iOPEX Technologies, the US-based agentic AI and automation-led enterprise transformation solutions provider, has...
Philippine exports to America face 20% Trump tariff
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, April 22, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday,...
Should the philippines rejoin the icc?
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
PResi-dent ferdinand marcos jr. Has not revealed his real reason/s for it, or who is the actual proponent of it, or when he intends to put it into effect. But he wants us to believe the filipino people would like him to rejoin the 1998 rome...
Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippines’ Taal Lake
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
Manila, Philippines—Search teams on Thursday 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...