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Philippines: How reforms unlock economic potential
Gulf News
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Public Service Act amended At the heart of this shift are amendments to the 1935 Public Service Act (PSA) and the Foreign Investments Act (FIA). Legislative reforms amending the pre-World War II Public Service Act (Republic Act 11659) now allow...
PCG: Filipinos deserve to watch West Philippine Sea documentary
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela said Filipinos deserve to see the documentary film that features the plight of Filipino fishermen venturing out to the West Philippine Sea, despite apparent objections from...
Popeyes opens doors for franchising in Philippines
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Global chicken fast-food brand Popeyes is now accepting franchising partnerships in the Philippines as the brand’s steadily growing popularity is sparking huge interest from local investors. “The franchising program was the...
Century Entertainment forms joint venture with Philippine gaming firm to expand business in Asia-Pacific
Yogonet International
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July 10, 2025
Century Entertainment has moved to expand its gaming footprint across the Asia-Pacific region through a joint venture with Philippines-based World Platinum Technologies (WPT). The new partnership centers on advancing and promoting WPT’s gaming...
Philippines president ‘not opposed’ to iGaming sin tax
iGB
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July 8, 2025
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is considering stricter regulations for iGaming, including a proposed new tax that would fund problem gambling services. Almost a year after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr banned Philippine Offshore Gaming...
Wave Films, Shooting Gallery Asia, and True Color Media Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Singapore Production Infrastructure
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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July 10, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – July 10, 2025) – Wave Films, Shooting Gallery Asia, and True Color Media have formalized a strategic partnership to create a comprehensive production...
Manila fights ‘spaghetti’ wires
Philstar
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Tangled overhead cables in Manila are being removed after Mayor Isko Moreno launched yesterday a campaign against “spaghetti” wires. All telecommunication, cable and power companies were ordered to remove tangled and...
Nestlé Philippines Marches with Pride: Supports Love Laban 2025
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
In line with its unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Nestlé Philippines proudly joined the Love Laban Pride March held in Quezon City on June 28, 2025, with NESCAFÉ as its key brand partner.. The company’s active...
Tourist From Philippines Hails Post-War Renaissance In Azerbaijan's Shusha
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 10. I was amazed at how much your country has progressed after the war, Joza May Richards, a traveler from the Philippines, told reporters during her visit to the city, Trend reports. “It's a...
20% US tariff to erode Philippine export competitiveness—PCCI
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Thursday expressed concern over the United States’ decision to impose a 20-percent tariff on Philippine exports, warning of serious repercussions for local industries and workers. While...
US slaps higher 20% tariff on Philippine goods
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners on Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals officials have promised. The letters,...
Marcos honors unsung heroes of the art industry
Cebu Daily News
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday put the spotlight on individuals in the art industry who are often overlooked, working behind the scenes and rarely receiving public recognition. He said this during the Parangal ng...
Japan Explores ‘Possible Transfer’ of Six Used Destroyers to the Philippines
Overt Defense - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
Earlier this week, it was announced that plans for Japan to export used Abukuma-class destroyers to the Philippines have been agreed upon, marking the first time that Japan has exported a Japanese built destroyer class warship. The agreement will...
Trump Reveals Latest Batch of Tariffs From Iraq to Philippines
Mint
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump unveiled a new round of tariff demand letters on Wednesday with levies set to hit in August on imported goods from partners who fail to reach agreements with the US. Trump said he would levy a 30% rate on Algeria, Libya...
Mark Villar Continues His Fight Against Online Scammers: Prioritizes Establishing the Philippine Scam Prevention Center
Panay News
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July 10, 2025
Senator Mark Villar filed a bill that aims to establish the country’s scam prevention center, as one of his first ten priority measures in the 20th Congress. This proposed center intends to be the Philippines’ first one-stop shop for all...
Top Gainers and Losers on July 10: Bharat Dynamics, Solar Industries, Garden Reach, Bharti Airtel among top losers
Mint
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July 10, 2025
The Indian stock market ended another session in the red, as investors stayed on the sidelines amid a lack of progress in India–US trade negotiations and caution ahead of Q1FY26 results, with expectations of a muted start from the IT and finance...
TNT, San Miguel brace for tough Game 1 of Philippine Cup finals
Business World
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July 10, 2025
Game on Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7:30 p.m. – TNT vs San Miguel (Finals Game 1) San Miguel Beermen (SMB) is out to re-establish its old kingdom while TNT is bent on finally joining the elite PBA grand slam club. With this as a major driving...
Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippine’s Taal Lake
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
Manila, Philippines—Search teams arrived Thursday at the Taal Lake in Batangas, south of the Philippine capital Manila to look for dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. Fifteen police...
Marcos puts spotlight on unheralded workers of art industry
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday put the spotlight on individuals in the art industry who often work behind the scenes and are frequently unappreciated by the public. He said this during the Parangal ng Kalayaan...
Case from 2022: Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippine lake
RTL Today
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July 10, 2025
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 disappearances in 2022...