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Black Eyed Peas honors apl de.ap, Pinoy fans in Manila concert
Philippine STAR
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September 3, 2025
Charmie Joy Pagulong - The Philippine Star September 4, 2025 | 12:00am While I was on my way to the Black Eyed Peas concert on a rainy Wednesday night, I had a feeling it was going to be a “good, good night.” Well, the hip-hop group, made up of...
Ukraine eyes joint drone production deal with the Philippines
Naval news
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September 3, 2025
Ukraine is looking to deepen defense cooperation with the Philippines through a planned agreement that could pave the way for joint drone production. Ukrainian Ambassador to the Philippines Yuliia Fediv said over the weekend that both countries...
Filipina contractor Sarah Discaya's fiery saga
Gulf News
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Soap opera: Sarah Discaya's backstory Sarah’s backstory reads like a soap opera that took a sudden turn into a political thriller. Born in London to a Filipina chambermaid and her British employer, Sarah’s early life was more “Downton Abbey...
Tuna industry told to brace for climate, labor challenges
Philstar
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September 3, 2025
Alden Monzon - The Philippine Star September 4, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Despite double-digit growth in production and exports last year, the Philippine tuna industry should brace for mounting pressures from climate change, labor...
Entire Metro Manila subway under construction by Q4 - DOTr
Philstar
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September 3, 2025
Elijah Felice Rosales - The Philippine Star September 4, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The entire length of the Metro Manila Subway project (MMSP) will be under construction by November, acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said...
Aboitiz Construction completes new berth for Davao container port
Philstar
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September 3, 2025
The Philippine Star September 4, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Construction, the privately held construction company of the Aboitiz Group, has completed the design and construction of the new berth of DICT Bulk Terminal Inc. (DBTI),...
Ukraine plans joint drone production with the Philippines – Naval News
Ukrainska Pravda
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An uncrewed surface vessel Magura Ukraine plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Philippines that will pave the way for cooperation in defence technologies, including joint production of drones. The document is expected to be agreed...
Globe puts up more cell towers in Metro Manila
Philstar
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September 3, 2025
Elijah Felice Rosales - The Philippine Star September 4, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — More cellular sites are being deployed by Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. in Metro Manila to grow its capacity in a market already suffering from...
BMI: Philippines budget deficit to narrow in 2026
Philstar
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September 3, 2025
Keisha Ta-Asan - The Philippine Star September 4, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ budget deficit is expected to narrow marginally next year despite higher revenue collections, as state spending continues to outpace income,...
Misamis abaca industry gets assistance from DTI
Philstar
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September 3, 2025
Gerry Lee Gorit - The Philippine Star September 4, 2025 | 12:00am MISAMIS ORIENTAL , Philippines — The provincial government of Misamis Oriental has been granted P10 million worth of assistance for the modernization of the local abaca industry....
Flywheels for energy security
The Manila Times
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September 3, 2025
AS the Department of Energy (DOE) works to encourage the development of more renewable energy (RE) in the Philippines — albeit with completely arbitrary targets in mind — it has begun to realize that energy storage is going to be vital to making...
Government eyes additional P3 billion from mining fiscal regime
Philstar
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September 3, 2025
Marco Luis Beech - The Philippine Star September 4, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The government expects to generate around P3 billion in additional revenues annually once the proposed mining fiscal regime takes effect, the Department of...
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is commemorating the legacy of the Civic Type R as it takes its final bow in the country.
Manila Standard
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September 3, 2025
For generations, the Honda Civic Type R has ignited the passion of Filipino automotive enthusiasts. Honda Cars’ image of performance and a symbol of Honda’s pursuit of engineering excellence, the Type R has made its mark on the Philippine motoring...
Philippines will champion regional framework to scale blended finance as Asean chair: central bank sustainability head
Eco-Business
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September 3, 2025
Speaking at Eco-Business’ Unlocking capital for sustainability Philippines forum in Metro Manila last week, central bank representative Ellen Joyce Suficiencia said that the country will be pushing for more regional initiatives on climate and...
Filipino student among winners of the 2025 FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge
Mindanao Times
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September 3, 2025
18 IN PHOTO: L-R – Maziar Sabet, President and CEO, JA Asia Pacific, top 3 winning teams and Kawal Preet, President, Asia Pacific, FedEx. FEDERAL Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, together with...
D.O. connects deeply with Filipino fans
The Manila Times
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September 3, 2025
D.O., or Doh Kyung-soo, held his ‘DO IT’ Asia Tour at the Mall of Asia Arena in August. The South Korean singer is a member of the renowned K-pop group EXO and has also acted in K-dramas. He is best known for his solo songs “I’m Gonna Love You,”...
Peak Energy breaks ground on 65MWp solar project in Philippines
PV Tech
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September 3, 2025
According to the firm, the Philippines is considered one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive markets for renewables. The government aims to raise the share of clean energy to 35% of the power mix by 2030 and 50% by 2040. “This project illustrates...
Vietnam’s Power Shortage: Impact on Manufacturing and Government Response
Vietnam Briefing
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September 3, 2025
Vietnam’s rapid economic growth is hitting the speed breaker of power shortage, as its energy system struggles to keep pace with rising demand. Electricity demand is expanding faster than supply capacity. This supply-demand mismatch creates...
Sam YG proposes ‘tax break’ for Filipinos in light of alleged corruption in flood control projects
Interaksyon
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September 3, 2025
Events host and former radio personality Sam YG proposed that Filipinos be given a “tax break,” as issues of alleged corruption in flood control projects hound the country. On Tuesday, September 2, the former “Boys Night Out” radio host took to...
Philippine Telco Provider Shifts More Than 3000 Cellsites To Renewable Energy
CleanTechnica
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September 3, 2025
The move saves 5,500 metric tons of CO₂e emissions annually and supports the nation’s clean energy goals. Philippine telecommunications giant Globe is set to transition over 3,000 of its cell sites and other low-energy facilities in Metro Manila...