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Sotto: Corruption in infra projects “seen, heard, and felt” by Filipinos
Senate of the Philippines
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August 20, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 20 - Press Release August 20, 2025 SOTTO: CORRUPTION IN INFRA PROJECTS "SEEN, HEARD, AND FELT" BY FILIPINOS Senate Minority Leader Vicente "Tito" Sotto III filed Senate Bill No. 1215, entitled "An Act Creating an Independent...
Indonesia captures Philippine flagged ship
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesia has taken control of a large foreign fishing vessel flying the Philippine flag after it was suspected of engaging in illegal fishing in northern Papua waters, according to reports. "This vessel is the largest catch in the past...
Kiko: PH facing 'grim, debilitating food and agriculture crises'
Senate of the Philippines
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August 19, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 19 - Press Release August 19, 2025 KIKO: PH FACING 'GRIM, DEBILITATING FOOD AND AGRICULTURE CRISES' The Philippines is in the midst of a "grim and debilitating" food and agriculture crisis, which has left the country not only...
Kiko: Almost a decade, still no agricultural smuggler in jail
Senate of the Philippines
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August 19, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 19 - Press Release August 18, 2025 KIKO: ALMOST A DECADE, STILL NO AGRICULTURAL SMUGGLER IN JAIL Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan delivered a scathing privilege speech on Monday, August 18, raising concerns about the...
Asian Development Bank Appoints Fresh Country Director for Philippines
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Andrew Jeffries has been appointed as the new Country Director for the Philippines by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Manila-based lender announced on Monday. Effective immediately, Jeffries will oversee ADB’s operations in its host...
First Agri comm public hearing | Transcript of Senator Kiko's opening speech
Senate of the Philippines
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August 20, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 20 - Press Release August 20, 2025 OPENING STATEMENT SENATOR KIKO PANGILINAN MAGANDANG UMAGA SA MGA KAPWA KO LINGKOD BAYAN. ON MAY 19, THE MONDAY AFTER ELECTIONS, PAGKATAPOS NG HALALAN, SABI NI PRESIDENT MARCOS INAMIN NIYA SA...
Australia, Philippines Kick Off Largest-Ever Military Exercises
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia has kicked off its biggest-ever joint military exercises with the Philippines, marking a significant expansion of defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific amid growing regional tensions. Dubbed Exercise Alon 25, the multinational...
Philippines halts importation of live cattles, buffalos from France, Italy
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) According to official statements, the Philippines has enacted a temporary prohibition on importing live cattle and buffalo, along with their related products and derivatives, from France and Italy due to confirmed cases of Lumpy Skin...
Online gambling undermines Filipino youth - Cayetano
Senate of the Philippines
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August 14, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 14 - Press Release August 14, 2025 Online gambling undermines Filipino youth - Cayetano Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday appealed to the Senate to carefully consider its stance on online gambling, emphasizing the...
Philippines Suspends Imports of Cattle, Buffalo from France, Italy
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Philippines has suspended imports of live cattle, water buffalo, and related animal products from France and Italy after confirmed outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Monday. The...
GRAPHION ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST 30-MINUTE CHARGING ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES IN VIENTIANE, LAO PDR
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
SINGAPORE, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Graphion Energy Solutions, operating in Lao PDR under its local brand Ewave Lao, announces the world’s first electric motorcycles with rapid 10- to 30-minute charging capabilities, supported by a...
ADB Greenlights USD400M to Tackle Philippines Food Insecurity
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced Wednesday it has approved a $400 million loan aimed at tackling hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in the Philippines amid rising climate and disaster threats. The funding will back the...
Kiko pushes tax incentives, public-private partnerships to fast-track classroom construction
Senate of the Philippines
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August 13, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 13 - Press Release August 13, 2025 KIKO PUSHES TAX INCENTIVES, PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO FAST-TRACK CLASSROOM CONSTRUCTION To close the country's 165,000-classroom backlog in less than the projected 55 years, Senator...
EDCOM 2: Eliminate shifting in Kinder to Grade 3, partner with LGUs and private sector for classroom construction
Senate of the Philippines
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August 13, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 13 - Press Release August 13, 2025 EDCOM 2: Eliminate shifting in Kinder to Grade 3, partner with LGUs and private sector for classroom construction The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) concurred with the...
Nasaan ang pagkakaiba? Bam Aquino pushes for best value in government's classroom construction to address backlog
Senate of the Philippines
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August 12, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 12 - Press Release August 12, 2025 Nasaan ang pagkakaiba? Bam Aquino pushes for best value in government's classroom construction to address backlog Days following his appointment as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic...
EarthSoft Responds to Significant Growth in Australia and Asia — Expands with New Staff in Bengaluru and Manila
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EarthSoft has hired multiple new staff in Bengaluru, India and Manila, Philippines, expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and expanding Help Desk technical support....
Rediscover the true nature of Filipino design at Manila FAME 2025
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
The 73rd edition of Manila FAME is happening on October 16-18 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City. PASAY, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the second-longest-running trade show in Asia, Manila...
Kiko calls for bold measures to address PH food insecurity, agri crisis
Senate of the Philippines
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August 19, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 19 - Press Release August 19, 2025 KIKO CALLS FOR BOLD MEASURES TO ADDRESS PH FOOD INSECURITY, AGRI CRISIS Recognizing the urgent need to support the country's agricultural sector, Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan outlined a...
Barrick Builds Momentum in Q2 With Higher Production, Stronger Cash Flows and Key Growth Projects on Track
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 11, 2025
LONDON, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick” or the “Company”) delivered a strong performance in the second quarter, increasing gold and copper production, growing free cash flow1 and advancing...
Imee sounds alarm over US tariff threats to PH semiconductor industry
Senate of the Philippines
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August 11, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 11 - Press Release August 11, 2025 Imee sounds alarm over US tariff threats to PH semiconductor industry Senator Imee R. Marcos has issued a firm warning on the risks of the 100% tariffs imposed by the United States to the...