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Philippines' June inflation rises slightly to 1.4%; food prices easing
Philippine STAR
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July 4, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines recorded a slight acceleration in inflation in June 2025, rising to 1.4% from 1.3% in May. Headline inflation from January to June 2025 now stands at 1.8%, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority on...
Visa to bring AI payment solutions to Philippines
Rappler
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July 4, 2025
'The continuously growing digital payment sector in the Philippines makes it a prime environment for technological innovation,' says Visa Philippines country manager Jeffrey Navarro MANILA, Philippines – Visa is gearing up to launch a suite of new...
China's first homemade aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong in a show of military prowess
NBC News
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July 4, 2025
HONG KONG — China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier led a naval fleet into Hong Kong waters this week in a show of national pride that underlined Beijing’s growing military force and ambitions. Shandong, escorted by three other homemade...
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‘Look for somebody with plenty of credit cards’: Jailed Philippine leader Duterte's message to his ‘girlfriends’
Firstpost
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July 4, 2025
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, who is already facing a war crimes trial in the Hague, has a new headache knocking at his door: More than a dozen women who allegedly had relationships with the self-proclaimed 80-year-old womaniser....
Mayor Gatchalian signs MOA with Development Academy of the Philippines
Politiko
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July 4, 2025
Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). “We sealed another partnership today with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)!,” said...
Mayor Aguilar kicks-off Nutrition Month with Healthy Food Fair
Politiko
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July 4, 2025
Las Piñas Mayor April Aguilar led the launch of this year’s Nutrition Month celebration with the opening of the Healthy Food Fair at the City Hall Quadrangle. Organized by the City Nutrition Office, the event showcased a wide variety of...
Higher Metro Manila inflation possible after P50 wage bump, says PSA
Philippine STAR
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July 4, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Higher inflation rates in Metro Manila are possible in the coming months following the implementation of a P50 daily wage hike, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Friday, July 4. The Department of Labor and...
Del Monte Philippines stays strong, unaffected by US unit's bankruptcy
Philippine STAR
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July 4, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Del Monte Philippines Inc., known for its canned pineapples and tomato sauce, is not part of the bankruptcy filed by Del Monte Foods Holdings Limited in the United States. Del Monte Foods and Del Monte Philippines are...
PAL to operate 5 Manila-Seattle flights per week by November
Philippine STAR
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July 4, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will increase its nonstop flights between Manila and Seattle from three to five times weekly starting November 25, the airline announced Thursday, July 3. The move is part of PAL’s strategy to...
Chinese consulate asks NZ film festival to can Philippine doco
1News
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Chinese officials have asked that a Filipino documentary be removed from future screenings at the New Zealand Doc Edge Festival, saying doing so would be in the interest of Chinese-New Zealand relations. The documentary, Food Delivery: Fresh from...
Philippine annual inflation quickens slightly, but no bar to more rate cuts
Channel News Asia
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July 4, 2025
MANILA :Philippine annual inflation quickened slightly in June, driven by increased utility costs, but remained below the central bank's target range and left the door open for further interest rate cuts to support economic growth. The consumer...
Ties that unbind: will the Philippines finally embrace divorce?
South China Morning Post
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July 4, 2025
Philippine lawmakers have refiled a long-delayed bill legalising divorce in the country just a few days into the new Congress after its passage fell short in the previous term, with divorce advocates hopeful that the legislation will finally see...
Philippine National ID offers stronger financial authentication—PSA
Manila Standard
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July 4, 2025
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is pushing for the adoption of the National ID for identity verification in financial transactions, citing it as a more robust authentication method than traditional means. “Adopting the National ID...
RAAF aids Philippines on remote airfields
CONTACT Magazine
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July 4, 2025
Royal Australian Air Force aviators have worked with their Philippine counterparts on support for flying operations from austere and damaged airfields. CAPTION: Armed Forces of the Philippines service members assess a runway during an Airfield...
Quad foreign ministers’ meeting 2025: Sharpens its focus on China’s assertiveness
The Times of India
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July 4, 2025
The meeting of the Quad foreign ministers on July 1, 2025, marked a significant shift in tone and content, signalling a more assertive and coordinated response to China’s expanding regional ambitions – though carefully avoiding directly naming the...
6 Pet-Friendly Food Destinations in SM City Manila To Munch on Good Food With Your Furbaby
Manila Standard
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July 4, 2025
For pet lovers, there’s nothing more rewarding than spending quality time with their beloved furbabies, and now, mealtime can be a part of the fun too at SM Supermalls! Gone are the days of choosing between a delicious meal and the company of your...
Philippine Republic Day 2025 Date: Know History and Significance of the Day That Commemorates the Philippines’ Independence From the US in 1946
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
Philippine Republic Day is an annual event that is celebrated with great fanfare and enthusiasm by the people of the Philippines. This day, also popularly known as the Philippine–American Friendship Day, is held annually on July 4. On this date in...
Tonik Appoints Mike Singh as Tendo President
Fintech News Philippines
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July 4, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox Tonik Financial has announced the appointment of Mike Singh as President of Templetech Inc. (“Tendo”), its SEC-licensed consumer lending subsidiary. Tendo provides...
Philippine Construction-To-Mining Tycoon Isidro Consunji Takes On Concrete Challenge
Forbes
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The 2024 annual report of Philippine construction-and-mining giant DMCI Holdings has an arresting AI-designed cover depicting a stack of grey concrete blocks, geometrically arranged in the form of a futuristic building site. The company says the...
BAN Toxics, Community Groups Mark International Plastic Bag Free Day 2025 with Call to End Plastic Pollution
Pressenza
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July 4, 2025
Calumpit, Bulacan – In observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day 2025, environmental justice group BAN Toxics reaffirms its unwavering commitment to eliminate plastic pollution in all its forms. This annual global campaign, launched by Zero...