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Philippines get shaken with magnitude earthquake
(MENAFN) A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northern region of the Philippines early Tuesday, according to reports that referenced the country’s seismic agency. The quake originated at a depth of 27 kilometers and was centered about 29 kilometers...

Philippines Quick Service Restaurants Market Drivers Shaping Future Growth, Revenue $7.9 Billion by 2026 | CAGR 6.9%
Philippines quick service restaurants market was estimated at $4.7 billion in 2019 and is expected to hit $7.9 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 6.9% WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rise in demand for...

China Slams Japan for Supplying Naval Vessels to Philippines
(MENAFN) China on Monday sharply criticized Japan for escalating tensions in the South China Sea by supplying naval vessels to the Philippines. Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China’s Defense Ministry, accused Japan of persistently exporting military...

China Dismisses Philippines’ Remarks
(MENAFN) China forcefully opposed the Philippines’ renewed citation of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling on Saturday, branding it “illegal, null and void,” and vowed it would never acknowledge such claims. The rejection came in response...

China Pledges to Defy Philippines’ 2016 South China Sea Verdict
(MENAFN) China firmly dismissed the Philippines’ recent invocation of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration verdict on Saturday, labeling the decision as “illegal, null and void” and reaffirming its refusal to accept the tribunal’s claims. This...

Australia Stuns Japan, Secures Place in FIBA Asia Cup Semifinals
(MENAFN) Australia surged past Japan with a commanding 79-67 comeback victory on Tuesday, claiming the top position in Group B and securing a place in the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup. Trailing by nine points at the break, the Opals...

Philippines Boosts Global Legal Aid for OFWs with New Policies and Expanded Programs
The Philippine government has significantly enhanced its legal assistance programs for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) over the past years, unveiling policies. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Philippine government...

Manufacturing activity in Philippine sees growth
(MENAFN) Manufacturing activity in the Philippines saw an uptick in May 2025, as reported by the country’s statistics agency. Preliminary findings from the Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries showed that the value of production index...

Philippines: Supporting displaced families in Maguindanao del Sur
“The families have faced many challenges since they were displaced last year due to armed conflict. We hope that the assistance they have received could help pave the path to their recovery,” said Rim Hajji, head of the ICRC’s office in Cotabato....

Geothermal Energy Expansion Drives Drill Bits Market to $5.8 Billion
Rising fossil fuel demand and geothermal investments drive growth in the geothermal drill bits market amid global industrialization trends. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report published by...

Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Grows at 5.1% Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to Reach US$106.8 Billion by 2031
Growth in pharmaceutical sector and rise in demand for reverse logistics have boosted the growth of the global pharmaceutical logistics market. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As per the report...

Minister John Steenhuisen: Post Agriculture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26 media Briefing
Members of the media, thank you for joining me today. It is a great privilege to address you following the tabling of the Department of Agriculture’s 2025/26 Budget Vote. This is a pivotal moment, not only for the department but for the broader...

Bank of the Philippine Islands Bags two prestigious global awards at the 2025 International Business Magazine Awards
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has recently won two sustainability awards from International Business Magazine DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has recently won two...

Unemployment rate in the Philippines goes down
(MENAFN) According to recent reports, the unemployment rate in the Philippines declined to 3.9 percent in May 2025, a slight improvement from the 4.1 percent recorded in the previous month. During a press briefing, the head of the national...

Waste to Energy Market to Reach USD 77.30 Billion by 2030, Forecasts Mordor Intelligence
The market is driven by Rising Municipal Solid Wastes, Limited Landfill Availability, Stricter Waste Regulations and Government Support and Incentive Policies. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to Mordor...

Japan Hands Over Used Naval Vessels to Philippines
(MENAFN) The Philippines confirmed on Sunday that Japan will be handing over several of its pre-owned naval vessels to Manila as part of efforts to strengthen deterrence and response capabilities, according to a state-run news agency. The...

Ex-Philippine President Ends Effort to Remove ICC Judges
(MENAFN) Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has decided not to pursue further action regarding his request to disqualify two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges in a high-profile crimes against humanity case, his legal counsel...

Ex-Leader of Philippines not to move forward to disqualify two ICC judges
(MENAFN) Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, has decided not to pursue further efforts to disqualify two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges involved in the case accusing him of crimes against humanity, according to his...

Manila’s Mayor expresses concern about piles of uncollected garbage
(MENAFN) The mayor of Manila, one of the world’s most crowded cities, has raised concerns about a looming health emergency caused by accumulating piles of uncollected garbage in the Philippine capital. Francisco Domagoso, who recently took office,...

Robotimize & TWD Trading Unveil ExoVivante™ at Philippines' Top Disaster Resilience Congress in New Partnership
Robotimize and TWD Trading launch ExoVivante™ FIT-HV Pro, empowering Philippine disaster responders with breakthrough exoskeleton tech. SINGAPORE, July 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a landmark collaboration, Robotimize, a global innovator in...