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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Sun Life unveils affordable new protection and savings product for employees and professionals
Mindanao Examiner
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July 7, 2025
MANILA – Filipino employees and professionals today have diverse financial goals depending on the generation they come from. According to a study conducted by Sun Life, Gen Zs and younger millennials aspire to build multiple sources of income that...
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...
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...
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...
Ascendra International sets stage to redefine network marketing in the Philippines
Philstar
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A new chapter in the world of network marketing begins as Ascendra International held its soft launch last June 30 at Global Link Center in Mandaluyong City. With a mission to redefine network marketing, Ascendra...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:36 a.m. EDT
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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Asian shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms and pressure steps up MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares are mostly down as the Trump administration steps up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a...
PVL: Rookie AC Miner off to good start at ZUS Coffee
Inquirer
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July 8, 2025
ZUS Coffee rookie AC Miner during a PVL on Tour game against Capital1. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MONTALBAN, Rizal — AC Miner is thriving back to playing her natural middle blocker position as she kicked off her pro career with impressive games for...
Marcos admits economic gains mean little with high prices
Cebu Daily News
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. started his third State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday by admitting that the country’s economic gains mean little if the prices of commodities are high. “The hard lesson of this last...
Disaster, discrimination and defiance: Queer Filipinos push for climate inclusion
Eco-Business
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July 7, 2025
Celestia represents Youth for Climate Hope Philippines during the Bonn Climate Camp and United Nations climate negotiations in Germany. Image: Ghillean Pranz Fegider Wearing heels and carrying a message as bold as her presence, Celestia...
Revolutionary in more ways than one: The progressive principles of the Kartilya ng Katipunan
Bulatlat
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July 8, 2025
July 7, 2025 marks the 133rd anniversary of the Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, more commonly known as the Katipunan or KKK. Alongside its founding came one of the most important ideological documents of the...
Murder mystery of missing Filipino cockfighters takes new twist
The Times
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It began three years ago as a stubborn mystery: what had become of 34 men, all of them associated with the cockfighting business, who inexplicably disappeared in the Philippines? Today police believe the grisly answer is at the bottom of one of...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:07 a.m. EDT
Bluefield Daily Telegraph - West Virginia
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Asian shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms and pressure steps up MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares are mostly down as the Trump administration steps up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a...
P5,000 increase in athletes' monthly allowance announced
Philippine STAR
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Christmas came early for national athletes and coaches after newly installed Philippine Sports Commission chair Patrick “Pato” Gregorio announced a P5,000 increase in their monthly allowance starting next month. Gregorio...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 12:30 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Asian shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms and pressure steps up MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares are mostly down as the Trump administration steps up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a...