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【Cities of Gastronomy converge】Over 100 food booths at “International Gastronomy Promenade” promise a palette of tastes and fun memories
Macao Government News
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July 11, 2025
MACAU, July 11 - The “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” (referred to as the “Fest”) welcomes the public at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf from 11 to 20 July. As one of the event’s three major highlights, the “International Gastronomy...
CIFAL Philippines Launches the 2025 Professional Course on Global Migration (PCGM)
UN International Training and Research Center
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July 10, 2025
10 July 2025, Quezon City, Philippines - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in the Philippines of UNITAR - CIFAL Philippines, hosted by the University of the Philippines, has launched the 2025 edition of the Professional...
Southeast Asian Leaders Convene with China’s Foreign Minister
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Top Southeast Asian diplomats convened Thursday with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to evaluate the progress of ASEAN-China relations and outline future strategic directions, according to an official statement. The talks took place...
Philippines Boosts Global Legal Aid for OFWs with New Policies and Expanded Programs
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
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...
Philippines: Strengthening the protection of health care workers in Mindanao
International Committee of the Red Cross
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July 8, 2025
To minimize the impact of violence and improve the resilience of health care workers in Agusan del Norte and other parts of Mindanao, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organized a workshop on the protection of healthcare at the...
Minister John Steenhuisen: Post Agriculture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26 media Briefing
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
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...
Philippines: Supporting displaced families in Maguindanao del Sur
International Committee of the Red Cross
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July 7, 2025
“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....
Bank of the Philippine Islands Bags two prestigious global awards at the 2025 International Business Magazine Awards
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
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...
Manufacturing activity in Philippine sees growth
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(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...
Unemployment rate in the Philippines goes down
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(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...
Japan Hands Over Used Naval Vessels to Philippines
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(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...
Minister Ronald Lamola: Pre-Budget International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing
South African Government
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July 5, 2025
Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to...
Ex-Philippine President Ends Effort to Remove ICC Judges
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(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
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July 6, 2025
(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...
President Lai meets delegation from 2025 Taiwan International Ocean Forum
Taiwan President News
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July 1, 2025
TAIWAN, July 1 - Details 2025-06-30 President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander On the morning of June 30, President Lai Ching-te met with Douglas Alexander, Minister of State at the Department...
Manila’s Mayor expresses concern about piles of uncollected garbage
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(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,...
Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable Speaker / House Chair, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Botes, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Senior Officials of DIRCO led by Director-General Zane...
President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander
Taiwan President News
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June 30, 2025
TAIWAN, June 30 - Details 2025-06-27 President Lai confers decoration on former Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Ohashi Mitsuo On the morning of June 27, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon upon...
Philippine President Intends to Avoid Conflicts in South China Sea
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared on Friday that the country aims to avoid conflicts in the South China Sea while underscoring the necessity of a strong defense to protect both its fishermen and territorial claims. This...
10+ Top Government Voices to Drive National Cybersecurity Dialogue at Philsec 2025
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At a time when one in four Filipino companies is getting exposed to cyber-attacks, the Philippines government is actively enacting laws and policies to recognize the growing significance of...