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Marcos backs proposal for public officials to waive bank secrecy rights
Cebu Daily News
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supports Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s revival of a proposal requiring public officials to waive their bank secrecy rights to prevent the concealment of ill-gotten wealth, a Palace...
WATCH: Philippine Handloom Weaving Center launched in Taguig
The Manila Times
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July 7, 2025
Dr. Julius Leaño, Jr., director IV of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), shared the functions of the Philippine Handloom Weaving Center launched on July 7, 2025 in Taguig City. The center...
Claiming a Place in Evanston’s History: Filipino Immigrants in Evanston, 1906-1946, Part I
Evanston RoundTable - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Sign up for our free newsletters to have Evanston news delivered directly to your inbox! From left to right: Francisco Carino (1900-1995), Rosario Regalado (1911-?) and Domingo Bermudez (1900-1973) were among the scores of Filipino immigrants who...
Legarda leads inauguration of Philippine Handloom Weaving Center
Inquirer
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – As her lifelong commitment to further champion the country’s rich culture through the preservation of local fabrics and textiles, Senator Loren Legarda graced the inauguration of the Philippine Handloom Weaving Center (PHWC)...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:08 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Global shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms and pressure steps up MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Global shares are mostly down as the Trump administration steps up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a...
Four Filipinos face deportation after Papua immigration breach
Antara
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July 7, 2025
Biak (ANTARA) - Four Filipino crew members will be deported to their home country for violating Indonesian administrative immigration regulations, according to the Class II TPI Immigration Office of Biak Numfor Regency, Papua, on Monday....
EEI bags P16-billion Manila Bay convention center project
Rappler
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July 7, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. There will be 269,000 square meters of exhibition space in the Philippine International Exhibition Center — the largest in the Southeast...
Popeyes now open for franchising in the Philippines for up to P50 million
Manila Standard
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July 7, 2025
Popeyes, the global quick-service restaurant chain, announced it is now accepting franchising partnerships with local investors in the Philippines. A Popeyes franchise requires an investment of P45 million to P50 million. Popeyes chief financial...
Marcos backs proposals to amend bank secrecy law
Manila Standard
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July 7, 2025
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is supportive of the proposed measure to lift bank secrecy protections for government officials and employees, a move aimed at strengthening transparency and curbing corruption in public service,...
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...
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...
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...
Solar BRICS: Emerging economies lead global clean energy race
ESI Africa
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July 7, 2025
In a recently published briefing document, Ember analysts unpack how some BRICS members, led by China, have become leaders in the global solar-led transition. BRICS countries now make up three of the top five solar generation countries, achieving...
LTFRB to talk with gov’t banks on operators’ loan terms for new jeeps
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
BUSINESS AS USUAL. A modern jeepney drives through a flooded portion of Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City on Wednesday (July 24, 2024). (PNA photo by JOAN BONDOC) MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory...
Nestlé appoints Mauricio Alarcón as new chief in Philippines
Rappler
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July 7, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. (1st UPDATE) Nestle Philippines' new chairman and chief executive officer Mauricio Alarcón brings with him over 25 years of experience in the...
Marcos backs proposal for public execs to waive their bank secrecy rights
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supports Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s revival of a proposal requiring public officials to waive their bank secrecy rights to prevent the concealment of ill-gotten wealth, a Palace...
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...
Valorant’s first Filipino champion eyes more international trophies: ‘We’re still not in our top form’
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
Valorant has cemented its place as one of the biggest games in the Philippines since it first launched in 2020. Yet, despite its massive popularity and the active esports scene it’s fostered, competitive success seemed out of reach for Filipino...
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...