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US judge greenlights Filipino workers’ lawsuit over Qatar World Cup labor abuses
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
Construction workers in Doha, Qatar | Photo by Adam Jones/Wikipedia LOS ANGELES – A US federal court in Colorado has ruled that a lawsuit filed by dozens of Filipino workers against two US-based engineering firms involved in the 2022 FIFA World...
Ringgit opens higher vs US$ ahead of Bank Negara policy meeting
The Malaysian Star
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday as investors adopt a cautious mode ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on July 9, 2025, amid growing expectations of a potential...
Ringgit steadies on rate-cut talk ahead of key Bank Negara meet
Malay Mail
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday as investors adopt a cautious mode ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on July 9, 2025, amid growing expectations of a...
Cebu City taps ex-COA chief to help untangle financial mess
Cebu Daily News
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July 7, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Amid mounting concerns over alleged irregularities and missing funds, the Cebu City Government has enlisted the help of Heidi Mendoza, former commissioner of the state’s auditing body and a champion of transparency, to...
DTI to create over 132,000 jobs in the Philippines
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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July 7, 2025
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced that more than 132,000 jobs will be created from the ₱3.38 trillion worth of approved investments channelled through the Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP) from mid-2022 to the end of...
Women's World Cup: Most favourites start with wins
Chessbase News
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July 6, 2025
The first game of the first round at the FIDE Women's World Cup was played this afternoon at the outstanding Grand Bellagio Batumi Convention & Casino Hotel. Located on the new boulevard, the playing venue is just under four minutes walking...
Japan May Give Philippine Navy a Major Boost
The Maritime Executive
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Japan is planning further assistance to the armed forces of the Philippines through a transfer of up to six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts, which will be available after their replacement by new Mogami-class frigates beginning in 2027. Japan is...
Philippines’ score lags behind regional average in ICT Index
Business World
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July 6, 2025
Home Infographics Philippines’ score lags behind regional average in ICT Index July 7, 2025 | 12:03 am The Philippines scored 78 out of 100 in the 2025 ICT Development Index (IDI) from UN agency International Telecommunication Union, outpacing the...
Filipino students' waste management tracking system wins at Asia-Pacific Solution Challenge
The Manila Times
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July 6, 2025
A waste management tracking system developed by four students from Holy Angel University in Angeles, Pampanga won the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 APAC Solution Challenge, and presented on a demo day at the 2025 APAC Digital Transformation...
Philippines’ credit card debt reaches ‘critical risk’ levels
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Credit card debt in the Philippines is at a “critical” risk level as the typical borrower owes more than four times their monthly income, according to Singapore-based fintech firm Roshi Pte Ltd. The company, which describes...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:11 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The BRICS bloc has criticized rising tariffs and attacks on Iran in its latest summit declaration. Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday,...
Business group flags hurdles to WTE projects
Manila Standard
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July 6, 2025
The Makati Business Club (MBC) warned that persistent challenges related to costs, regulations and supply are undermining the feasibility of waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in the Philippines, despite increasing interest in the sector. A recent...
Philippine bet Charyzah Barbara Esparrago ‘happy’ with Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2025 1st runner-up finish
Philstar
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July 6, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine bet Charyzah Barbara Esparrago was content with her first runner-up finish at the just-concluded Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2025 coronation night that took place at the Okada Manila. Joy Mwangi of the USA bagged the...
Philippines reaffirms commitment to ratify, promote High Seas Treaty
Philstar
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July 6, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to the early ratification and entry into force of the Agreement on the Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) in its...
Weighing the health and economic burden of obesity
Business World
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July 6, 2025
Overweight and obesity are growing public health challenges in the Philippines. In just over two decades, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Filipino adults has doubled, rising from 20% in 1998 to 40% in 2022. Among adolescents aged 10...
The Philippines’ recent English-only shift: Linguistic genocide, economic convenience, or both?
Business World
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July 6, 2025
It can be recalled that in October 2024, the Philippine government, in its management of a linguistically rich and culturally diverse population, decided to make the then-existing Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) act expire. It...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:22 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline when a tariff...
Gilas starts practice today
Philippine STAR
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July 6, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas head coach Tim Cone will preside in the national basketball team’s first practice in Upper Deck, Pasig, at 4 p.m. today but isn’t expecting perfect attendance from the pool with Justin Brownlee, AJ Edu and Kevin...
‘Online contract verification for UAE OFWs starts today’
Philstar
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July 6, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Online verification of employment contracts can now be applied for by overseas Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates, according to the Department of Migrant Workers. Starting today, the DMW will pilot-test its online...
Konektadong Pinoy Act is the disruption the Philippines needs
Panay News
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July 6, 2025
IN A COUNTRY where over 45% of barangays remain disconnected from reliable internet, the Konektadong Pinoy Act offers a rare—and necessary—break from the status quo. Despite loud opposition from legacy telcos, this bill is a bold step toward...