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Six bidders shortlisted for $600 mn Vibrant Energy deal
Mint
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August 15, 2025
Among the bidders are Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries Ltd, Torrent Power Ltd, INOXGFL Group’s Inox Green Energy Services Ltd, and General Atlantic-owned Actis LLP, the people said on condition of anonymity. The deal for the commercial and...
Agricultural equipment complex eyed for ODA
The Manila Times
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August 13, 2025
A MAJOR project to set up a complex for the manufacture of agricultural equipment in the Philippines is being eyed for official development assistance (ODA) with the cooperation of two entities from South Korea. This, as key representatives of the...
Econox relocatable buildings: An agile mining solution suited for the Canadian climate
Canadian Mining Journal
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August 14, 2025
Canam is telling the mining sector that Canadian mining projects now have a secret weapon: Econox relocatable buildings. These prefabricated structures are engineered to provide the flexibility, speed, and durability demanded by the modern mining...
Searching for lost fathers: Filipino man reunites with Japanese family after 82 years, while another finds her own identity
Malay Mail
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August 15, 2025
SAN PABLO CITY (Philippines), Aug 15 — After a lifetime of searching, Jose Villafuerte this month finally found the Japanese father he lost during the dark years of World War II in the occupied Philippines. The 82-year-old, a former gravedigger,...
Nigeria, Philippines Strengthen Ties on Labour Migration
Point Blank News
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August 14, 2025
By Lizzy Chirkpi Nigeria and the Republic of the Philippines have agreed to support partnerships in labour migration, worker protection, and the fight against human trafficking. This commitment was made during a high-level meeting in Abuja on...
Filipino-Chinese group applauds Ramon Ang’s flood control offer
Manila Standard
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August 13, 2025
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has welcomed and applauded an offer by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) president and chief executive Ramon Ang to lead flood control initiatives in Metro Manila. FFCCCII...
ASIA RICE-Vietnam rates rise on Philippine stockpiling; India prices steady
Hindustan Times
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August 14, 2025
* ASIA RICE-Vietnam rates rise on Philippine stockpiling; India prices steady Philippines will suspend rice imports for 60 days from Sept 1 * Weather conducive for paddy crop, Mumbai-based dealer says * Demand for Thai rice remains quiet, trader...
HONOR Philippines sets global benchmark, celebrates 3 years of phenomenal growth at HONOR SEA & Middle East Summit
Manila Standard
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August 14, 2025
From local triumph to global inspiration. The global leading technology brand, recognized for its remarkable performance, held its event recently at the Grand Hyatt, BGC, Taguig City. In just three short years, HONOR Philippines has gone from...
Foton Philippines Launched A Full Commercial EV Lineup
CleanTechnica
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August 14, 2025
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. hosted an “EV Forward” event at its Clark assembly plant, showcasing its comprehensive lineup of electric vehicles. The event was held in...
‘Philippines may settle into slower growth path’
Philstar
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August 13, 2025
Keisha Ta-Asan - The Philippine Star August 14, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Philippine economy risks settling into a slower five to six percent growth path in the coming years unless structural bottlenecks in key sectors are addressed,...
Philippines DTI plans expanded trade missions, long-term partnerships with Qatar
Gulf Times
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August 13, 2025
Maria Katrina D Rivera, assistant director at the Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau (EMB). The Department of Trade (DTI) in the Philippines is gearing up for a series of intensified trade missions and investment...
Geely EX5 and Okavango Elite flexes the new energy in mobility
Manila Standard
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August 14, 2025
The New Geely EX5 and Geely Okavango Elite are out to flex its powers this month of August as your all-around back-to-school, back-to-work, back-to-everything ride. It’s making the rounds and stirring up buzz via the New EnerGeely mall tour. Catch...
Philippines’ public officials banned from online gambling highlights need for shared oversight: Expert
Asia Gaming Brief
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August 13, 2025
The Philippines’ Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued a prohibition on online gambling for its officials and employees, signaling a broader shift toward shared responsibility in addressing problem gambling within...
Reception Tables on Sale in Manila – Impress Clients Without Overspending
The Clinton Courier - Mississippi
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August 14, 2025
When site visitors step into your administrative center, the reception location is the first actual issue they see. It’s where first impressions are fashioned — and in a commercial employer, those impressions rely. A stylish, properly designed...
Stylish Reception Tables for Sale in Manila – Designs That Welcome in Style
The Clinton Courier - Mississippi
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August 14, 2025
The reception vicinity is often the primary point of contact for traffic, customers, and personnel, making it one of the maximum important components of any business environment. A nicely-designed reception table or reception table can set the...
Wells Fargo Philippines rolls out electric bus fleet for employees
Manila Standard
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August 14, 2025
Wells Fargo Philippines has launched its first fleet of electric buses, expanding its employee shuttle service with low-emission transport options. The new electric vehicles are being phased into the company’s shared shuttle program in its...
Waste-to-energy project to rise in Tarlac—BCDA
Manila Standard
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August 14, 2025
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority announced a P4 billion investment for a new waste-to-energy facility in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. The project is one of the major infrastructure agreements from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s...
Indonesian fund, oil giant plan more investments in Philippines
Philstar
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August 14, 2025
Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star August 15, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund and state-owned oil and gas company are looking to expand their investments in the Philippines, according to the Office of...
Negros hog industry recovering from ASF Gilbert Bayoran
Philstar
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August 14, 2025
The Philippine Star August 15, 2025 | 12:00am BACOLOD CITY , Philippines — Two years after the devastation caused by African swine fever (ASF) and hog cholera, the hog industry in Negros Occidental is slowly recovering from the effects of the...
Disaster-proofing the Philippines
Manila Standard
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August 14, 2025
“It’s time to disaster-proof the Philippines — not tomorrow, not someday, but now” It’s typhoon season once again in the Philippines. And as always, we brace ourselves for the heavy rains, flooding, and landslides that will disrupt lives and test...