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Bringing balance and function to the modern Filipino home
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
Toshiba Lifestyle Philippines is bringing a fresh approach to home living with the launch of its new Japandi Suite, a collection of appliances that balance design and function. The suite was unveiled alongside the Nature Pure Series during a...
Philippines Accelerates Tech Growth: Explore What’s Next in Consumer Electronics, Safety, and Security at WOCEE and WOSAS 2025
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
As the Philippines continues its fast-paced digital transformation, advancements in technology, safety, and security are reshaping the way Filipinos live, work, and connect. In response to this growing momentum, WOCEE (World of Consumer...
Top Trump Official Made A Startling Lahaina Fire Claim. There’s More To It
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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July 11, 2025
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem misstated the conclusions of a limited study of a small group of fire survivors. While presiding over a FEMA Review Council meeting on Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cited an...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:23 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% WASHINGTON (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will keep working toward a new trade framework with the United States despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying he'll raise...
Abrams Tanks, NMESIS Missiles “Thunder’ In China’s Backyard As Taiwan & Philippines Flaunt U.S. Weapons To Deter PLA
The Eurasian Times
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July 11, 2025
The Republic of China (better known as Taiwan) officially kicked off the annual Han Kuang military exercise on July 9, with a special emphasis on combating China’s ‘grey zone’ tactics that are classified as acts of aggression, little short of a...
Ombudsman post ‘natural magnet’ for Sandiganbayan justices — Econg
Inquirer
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July 12, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman post “is a natural magnet” for Sandiganbayan justices, given the interaction of the office and the anti-graft court in handling corruption cases involving public officials, according to Presiding...
Gomez to communicate Marcos’ programs, policies `minus politics’
Inquirer
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July 12, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Seasoned journalist and corporate communications executive Dave Gomez took his oath on Friday as the new secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). He was sworn in by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin at...
Smith & Wollensky exec on finally coming to the Philippines, plans for more branches
Philippine STAR
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — American steakhouse Smith & Wollensky turns 50 years in 2027 and it took nearly as long to open a branch in the Philippines. The restaurant opened its first Philippine branch, its fifth outside the United States, right in the...
CICC warns Filipino influencers over illegal online gambling promotion
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has urged content creators to stop promoting illegal online gambling, warning of legal action starting next week. CICC deputy executive director Renato Paraiso announced in a news...
Barriers to growth: What’s slowing the Marcos economic agenda?
Philippine STAR
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — At the midway point of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s term, the country’s economic chiefs are reviewing how the administration has done in managing national wealth, finding that several core issues need to be addressed...
Philippine tax cuts spur hope for more IPOs in sluggish market
Nikkei Asia
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MANILA -- On Tuesday morning last week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rang the opening bell at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) -- not for a new listing but to mark the first day of a law aimed at jump-starting the country's...
7 out of 10 Filipinos agree with PH assertion of rights in WPS – survey
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines—A large majority of Filipinos agree that the government should assert the country’s rights in the West Philippine Sea, a June survey shows. A Pulse Asia survey found that 7 out of 10 Filipinos agree that the Philippine...
The Politics of Trash
The Philadelphia Citizen - Pennsylvania
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July 11, 2025
Let’s not kid ourselves. While our air has been fouled by the eight-day strike of DC 33 workers — whose 9,000 blue-collar City employees include those charged with keeping our streets clean — the issues in all the drama had nothing to do with...
Philippine Cup Finals preview: San Miguel looks to deny TNT a Grand Slam
ESPN Philippines
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July 11, 2025
Back in the 2011 PBA season, the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters were just one series away from completing a Grand Slam. Until the Petron Blaze Boosters, now known as the San Miguel Beermen, spoiled their run with a Game 7 victory in the Governors'...
Dubai spotlight on Filipino and global architects
Gulf News
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Hosted by “Aurora” — AI meets Filipino ingenuity In a groundbreaking twist, this year’s event was hosted by Aurora — the first AI-powered virtual host of its kind in the region. Developed by SparksLab Technology, a Filipino-led team based in...
Review: “Sunshine” Tackles Teenage Pregnancy and Abortion in a Conservative Philippines
Cinema Escapist - California
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July 11, 2025
Antoinette Jadaone’s coming-of-age drama about a promising gymnast probes how conservative views and politics affect Philippine women. Courtesy of Project 8 Projects.Antoinette Jadaone’s Sunshine is a powerful and unflinching examination of the...
The Link Between U.S. Immigration Changes and Real Estate Opportunities in the Philippines
Asian Journal
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July 11, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email For many Filipino-Americans and overseas Filipinos, real estate remains one of the most meaningful ways to stay connected to the homeland. Whether you’re planning for retirement, securing a future home, or...
Trump to host Philippines’ president ‘very soon’ to discuss security, economic ties; date not final yet
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House “very soon” to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements, the Philippine ambassador to the U.S. said Friday. No...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:20 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street closes higher and edges to more records MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading Friday after Wall Street closed at an all-time high with Delta Air Lines kicking off earnings...
Business : Sianlon Aquatic Eyes Japan Market Expansion
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Sianlon Aquatic Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading ornamental fish breeders, is exploring new export prospects in the Japanese market following its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka. In a...