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Filipino workers’ paid leave among lowest globally, study says
Inquirer
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August 26, 2025
ILLUSTRATION BY ALBERT G. RODRIGUEZ MANILA, Philippines – Filipino workers are entitled to some of the stingiest paid time off in the world, according to a new report by UK-based payroll and HR software provider Moorepay, putting the country...
Philippines’ DFA says Gaza offensive dims hopes for peace in Middle East
Business World
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August 25, 2025
THE PHILIPPINES on Monday said Israel’s military offensive in Gaza City could further derail efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Jerusalem’s planned military takeover of Gaza...
OPINION ǀ Philippine Inland Gaming Operators and the prostitute’s proposition
Marianas Variety
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IN its rabid pursuit of every penny, whether bled off from the capital coffers of state financial institutions, or from the pre-need reserves of a health fund, or the flood control budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways, or even the...
At U.S. Open, 20-year-old becomes first Filipino to win a Grand Slam match
SI Live - New York
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August 25, 2025
QUEENS, N.Y. — Filipino-American tennis enthusiasts—and the tennis world at large—are abuzz with the rise of a new star: Alexandra Eala, who made a major breakthrough at the US Open on Sunday. With her victory, Eala, 20, became the first player...
Can the Philippines become self-sufficient in salt?
Philstar
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August 25, 2025
August 26, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines wants to wipe out salt imports by 2040 as it plans to be self-sufficient in the commodity in less than two decades through various state interventions and private sector investments....
How a security guard worked his way to the bank counter
Philstar
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August 25, 2025
The Philippine Star August 26, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Ricardo Laingo Jr., a 35-year-old father from Dipolog City in Zamboanga del Norte, has fulfilled his dream of becoming a teller at Security Bank’s Dipolog branch—after 11 years...
Turn Ghost Month into goals month: A smarter time for financial planning
Philstar
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August 25, 2025
OOH LA LAI - Lai S. Reyes - The Philippine Star August 26, 2025 | 12:00am Traditionally viewed with caution, August — often called “Ghost Month” — is actually a golden opportunity for reflection and planning. Rather than avoiding important...
We need to move the ship management business from a low-cost model to one that delivers real value: Kristensen, Group CEO, Synergy Marine
ETInfra.com
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August 25, 2025
The global shipping industry is facing multiple pain points with geopolitical tensions, decarbonisation goals etc. How are you, as a ship manager, dealing with these pressure points? Chaos is not a bad thing for our industry. We are in the...
Apeco touted as gateway to East Asia, US for Indonesian business
The Manila Times
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August 25, 2025
THE Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) was touted as a gateway to East Asia and US West Coast for Indonesian businesses at the 1st Apeco Business Forum held over the weekend in Pasay. The event hosted a 55-member...
OCTA: Most Pinoys see China as top threat to Philippines
Philippine STAR
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August 25, 2025
Janvic Mateo - The Philippine Star August 26, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — A large majority of Filipinos distrust China and perceive it as the greatest threat to the Philippines, according to a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research...
Six-seed Ben Shelton, four-seed Taylor Fritz off to strong start at U.S. Open
Local 3 News - Tennessee
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There’s a larger contingent of Americans in the U.S. Open men’s bracket than at any time in the past quarter-century. Might be the best crop in nearly that long, too, and two of the leaders — Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton — got the tournament...
Poll: Most Filipinos see China as ‘greatest threat’
Business World
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August 25, 2025
By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter A VAST majority of Filipinos distrust China and view it as the country’s “greatest threat,” according to an OCTA Research survey released Monday, highlighting growing public unease over tensions in the...
Luxury hospitality seen as growth niche for Philippine developers
Business World
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August 25, 2025
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter PROPERTY CONSULTANTS said residential oversupply could push more Philippine developers to pursue luxury hospitality projects. “With over 7,000 islands, it has all the ingredients, but it seems that Philippine...
Jacksonville grad Azumi Oka 'Super blessed' to play for Philippines national team
Jacksonville Daily News - North Caroline
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Azumi Oka had it all worked out. The 2024 Jacksonville High School graduate already felt “blessed” playing for the Philippines women’s national soccer team, but Oka found even more pride surprising her mother by starting the first group stage...
Philippine Congressman Proposes Bitcoin Reserve to Attack National Debt
CoinDesk
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A bill proposed in the Philippine Congress would create a government-run bitcoin (BTC )reserve that cannot be touched for two decades except to pay down the nation’s rising debt load, setting some of the strictest sovereign crypto storage rules...
Alexandra Eala advances at US Open in Major first for Philippines
The Straits Times
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August 25, 2025
NEW YORK – Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino player to win a main-draw match at a Grand Slam in the professional era, beating 14th seed Clara Tauson in an opening-round upset at the US Open on Aug 24. The 20-year-old burst into tears amid...
Philippines reviewing bill to create Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with 10,000 BTC
crypto.news
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August 25, 2025
Lawmakers in the Philippines are reviewing a proposed bill, which, if passed, would allow the country’s central bank to hold up to 10,000 BTC as part of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Summary House Bill 421 directs the Philippine central bank to...
Mint Explainer | RBI's nod to Yes Bank-SMBC deal and what it tells us about India’s banking future
Mint
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August 25, 2025
This move not only reshapes Yes Bank’s ownership structure but also brings a deep-pocketed global player into the private banking space. Mint explains what this means for Yes Bank, SMBC and the banking sector. What does RBI approval of the Yes...
Tourism remains key growth driver for Philippine casino sector: Brokerage
Asia Gaming Brief
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August 25, 2025
The recovery of the Philippine tourism industry is expected to play a pivotal role in driving the country’s casino sector, particularly benefiting brick-and-mortar operators, according to a report by Unicapital Securities Inc. According to the...
NEA Women in Business: Mallory Darby
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
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August 25, 2025
Residence: Manila Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration-marketing and management, Mississippi State University What was your dream job and why? As a kid, I didn’t have a title in mind, but I always knew I wanted to do something...