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Measure to protect Hawaii fishing industry one of five food and farm bills signed Friday
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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June 28, 2025
Retailers selling ahi sashimi, poke and sushi in Hawaii now have a year to label the origin of yellowfin and bigeye tuna in those products so consumers know if they are buying locally caught fish. Gov. Josh Green on Friday signed a bill imposing...
Buying a Dyson is an investment — senior design engineer
Philstar
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June 28, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Many people consider owning or buying a Dyson unit a huge achievement in one's life. In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com at the tech company's launch of its Supersonic R hair dryer in the Philippines, Dyson...
Anker recalls select power banks sold in Philippines over overheating risk
Philstar
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June 28, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Anker Innovations has announced a voluntary recall of several power bank models, including units sold in the Philippines, due to a battery issue that could pose fire and burn hazards. This move comes amid recent news reports...
Mining and Natural Resources in Cambodia: Investment Potential and Sector Outlook
ASEAN Briefing
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June 27, 2025
Cambodia possesses a broad spectrum of mineral resources that remain largely underexplored, offering significant untapped potential for development. While the mining sector has historically played a modest role in the country’s economy, its...
Marlow Navigation Philippines marks International Day of Seafarer with heartfelt tribute
The Manila Times
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June 28, 2025
HUMBLE but heartfelt. This was the tone of Marlow Navigation Philippines’ celebration of the International Day of the Seafarer at its Manila office in Malate last Wednesday, June 25. One of the country’s longest-standing and most reputable manning...
Philippine trade deficit narrowed in May
Inquirer
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June 28, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino exporters made a killing in May despite the global trade headwinds coming from the US tariffs, helping cut the country’s trade deficit as sales rose to one of their highest levels in years. Latest data from the...
Agriculture dep’t allows poultry imports from the Netherlands
Inquirer
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June 28, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is again allowing the importation of poultry from the Netherlands. The European country is now free of bird flu. The DA issued Memorandum Order No. 31 dated June 19. It lifts the temporary...
'Itaewon Class' creator Gwang Jin visting Manila this July
Philippine STAR
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June 28, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Cartoonist-filmmaker Gwang Jin, creator of the popular "Itaewon Class" webtoon, is heading to Manila this July for a series of events. The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) is hosting Gwang Jin for its "Meet the...
Liza Marcos praises fusion of fashion, agricultural innovation at KatHABI fashion show
Politiko
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June 28, 2025
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Saturday raved about the clever and sustainable abaca creations featured at the recent KatHABI: The Textile Innovation Fashion Show x IPB Abaca Hybrid. Araneta-Marcos graced the fashion show at the Manila Hotel...
Filipino Automotive Pioneer Releases All-New Electric Jeepney
CleanTechnica
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June 27, 2025
Pioneer Philippine vehicle manufacturer Francisco Motors Corporation (FMC) officially the rolled out its electric public utility vehicle (PUV), the Pinoy Transporter. FMC Chairman Elmer Francisco told CleanTechnica in an email that his company...
China-Philippines ties at 50: Can Manila show strategic wisdom in China policy?
Global Times
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Illustration: Xia Qing/GT Editor's Note: Monday marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines, a historically rich relationship that has, in recent years, faced growing tensions over the...
PH garment, textile industry lags in terms of green practices—survey
Manila Standard
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June 26, 2025
The Philippine textile and garments industry is struggling to align with global standards for circularity, with a recent survey showing only 2 percent to 3 percent participation in sustainable practices under the circular economy model. Robert...
Governor signs measures aimed at protecting agriculture in Hawaii
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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June 27, 2025
A pilot program to fight agriculture-related crimes in Hawaii will go into effect July 1 on the Big Island and Oahu. The program within the state Department of Law Enforcement is intended to strengthen laws relating to agriculture theft —...
Dia de Manila: The MET opens its doors for tours, art market, and talks
Rappler
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June 28, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – It’s a bright and sunny Sunday morning in the City of Manila, a day before the city’s 454th foundation anniversary on June 23. Outside the doors of the historic Manila Metropolitan Theater (MET), groups of families, kids,...
The Philippines: Advancing ICT Access and Awareness
OpenGov Asia
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June 27, 2025
In celebration of National ICT Month, the Philippine government has deepened its push toward digital empowerment through a unified campaign themed “Walang Iwanan sa Digital Bayanihan, ensuring that no Filipino is left behind in the country’s...
Philippine Trade Deficit Narrows In May
RTTNews
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June 27, 2025
The Philippine foreign trade deficit decreased in May from a year ago as exports grew amid a fall in imports, preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed on Friday. The trade deficit dropped to $3.29 billion in May from $4.73...
Manila Set to Unveil 2,680 New Hotel Rooms by 2025: Exciting Growth in Hospitality Awaits!
Retail News Asia
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June 27, 2025
According to a recent report by Colliers, the Philippine hospitality sector is on the upswing, bolstered by significant infrastructure improvements and an influx of international visitors. In 2024, the country welcomed nearly 5.95 million...
Philippines’ Proposed Bill Paves the Way for Exciting Telecom Reforms
Retail News Asia
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June 27, 2025
A new law aimed at transforming the telecommunications landscape in the Philippines has ignited widespread debate, bringing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the spotlight as he prepares to weigh its implications before signing. The Konektadong...
Filipinos turn to online scams after losing jobs in Pogo crackdown
South China Morning Post
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June 27, 2025
Filipinos who once worked for offshore gaming operators are turning to online scams, law enforcement officials have warned, amid signs that the industry’s shutdown has given way to a more fragmented and harder-to-police criminal landscape. Many of...
PH, US ink pact to advance Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas railway project
Manila Standard
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June 27, 2025
The Philippines and the United States have signed an agreement to advance the proposed Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) freight railway, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at easing port congestion and spurring economic growth across key...