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Manila marks 9 years since court win over South China Sea
NHK
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The Philippines is marking nine years since an international tribunal dismissed China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. Manila and Beijing have been locked in a longstanding dispute over the waters. People in Manila are celebrating the...
Philippines orders removal of gambling ads amid addiction fears
Bangkok Post
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July 11, 2025
PUBLISHED : 11 Jul 2025 at 17:06 The Philippines’ gaming regulator has ordered the immediate dismantling of all gambling billboards and advertisements across the country amid worries over a growing betting addiction in the Southeast Asian nation....
Philippine Senators Express Doubt Over Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Case
The Diplomat
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July 10, 2025
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte could face more delays and hurdles after several senators publicly expressed doubts about it. Duterte is accused of misusing her confidential funds and conspiring to assassinate the...
Filipino-Chinese group accuses US of violating WTO rules
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) on Friday expressed grave concern over the United States’ imposition of additional punitive tariffs on Philippine exports. “Such unilateral measures violate...
Government brings P20 rice to Batangas
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with the Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC), rolled out the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” initiative across 15 newly-opened KADIWA ng Pangulo outlets in Batangas province on Thursday....
Philippines lifts ban on poultry imports from Japan
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday it lifted the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their by-products from Japan, following confirmation that the country is now free from highly pathogenic avian influenza....
Japan To Export Used Warships To Philippines
Asian Defence Journal
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July 11, 2025
JAPAN has reportedly stated its commitment to export six former Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines according to Japanese media reports. The Philippines Navy (PN) had confirmed the “possible...
Suspects in TNVS driver’s killing surrender to Manila authorities
Inquirer
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July 12, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Three suspects in the killing of Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver Raymond Cabrera have surrendered to Manila authorities. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, in a live broadcast on Thursday evening,...
Duterte house arrest not possible after Rome statute exit — lawmaker
Cebu Daily News
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July 11, 2025
NASUGBU, Batangas — A house arrest for former president Rodrigo Duterte can only be possible if his administration did not pull out of the Rome statute that created the International Criminal Court (ICC), a lawmaker said on Friday. In a statement,...
New PCO chief’s mission: Communicate Marcos’ programs, policies sans politicking
Politiko
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July 11, 2025
New Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez on Friday vowed to communicate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s programs and policies sans any politicking. In his message, Gomez – a former Philippine Star reporter-turned-seasoned...
OFWs encouraged to explore agribusiness in the Philippines
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Department of Agriculture – Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS), in partnership with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Office of the Agriculture Counsellor to China, held a two-day agribusiness forum for...
Houthi attacks: Anxious parents of Filipino crew react
Gulf News
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Implications for shipping The Philippine government has been under pressure to ensure the safety and swift repatriation of Filipino seafarers. There are calls for closer coordination with shipping companies and international agencies to avoid...
US, Japan, Philippines unite against China’s maritime bullying in first trilateral talks under Trump
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 11, 2025
Tokyo, [Japan], July 11 (ANI): In a rebuke of Beijing's increasingly aggressive maritime posture, the foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to freedom of navigation during a trilateral...
JuanHand earns Green Flag recognition from Filipino Fair Loans Advocacy Group (FILFLAG)
Business World
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July 11, 2025
JuanHand, the leading fintech lending platform in the Philippines, has been awarded the Green Flag status by the Filipino Fair Loans Advocacy Group (FILFLAG), one of the largest borrower associations in the country. The Green Flag distinction is...
Call for ‘spaghetti wires’ removal all over metro mount as Manila initiates crackdown
Interaksyon
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July 11, 2025
Calls for “spaghetti wires” to be removed in the metro and other areas appeared online after the Manila city government and an electric distributor company began untangling overhead cables in the city. The Manila local government unit (LGU) and...
General : ASEAN Foreign, Economic Ministers To Jointly Meet To Address Global Economic Shifts -- Sec-Gen
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Nurul Hanis Izmir KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN foreign and economic ministers are expected to convene a joint meeting ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in October, as part of efforts to develop a more coordinated regional response to...
Rubio Meets Chinese Foreign Minister In Malaysia Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
StratNews Global
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July 11, 2025
Home China Rubio Meets Chinese Foreign Minister In Malaysia Amid Escalating Trade Tensions Washington's top diplomat Rubio is in Malaysia on his first trip to Asia since taking office, attending the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum...
Legarda to LGUs, agencies: Sustain waterway clearing amid Metro Manila floods
Inquirer
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July 12, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda called on concerned government agencies and local government units to continually clear waterways as the rains begin to pound Metro Manila, causing flooding. Legarda said there should be a proactive...
Lawsuit against DAP and mouthpiece Roketkini.com
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
Lawsuit against DAP and mouthpiece Roketkini.com Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off L/R: Yong, Stephan and Asraf. Kota Kinabalu: Three Sabahans — former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri...
Filipino bishops demand online gambling ban
The Catholic Herald Online
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has appealed to the Marcos government to ban all forms of online gambling, which bishops called “a deep and widespread moral crisis” plaguing the Christian country....