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Philippines’ Defense chief asks Congress to tweak military modernization plan
Business World
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July 30, 2025
PHILIPPINE DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. on Wednesday urged Congress to amend the military’s modernization program, hinting at the need for greater agility as equipment becomes outdated more quickly in modern warfare. “The challenge...
Energy and Sovereignty, the Map of Power
Pressenza
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July 30, 2025
“Whoever does not control their energy has no homeland. They have territory.” The energy world and the new colonialism Energy is not just electricity, nor just oil, nor merely turbines spinning in the wind. Energy is power. It is independence or...
Philippines' 'last ecological frontier' battles demand for nickel
Context
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What’s the context? Philippines' Palawan island pushes back on mining with 50-year moratorium, challenging the government's critical mineral ambitions. Philippine province's biodiversity threatened by mining and deforestation Local ordinance bans...
Philippines lifts poultry import ban on Australia
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has lifted its ban on importing domestic and wild birds and related products from Australia, the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday. The Philippines imposed a ban on Australian bird...
Filipino engineers develop prototype of suicide drone boat
Inquirer
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July 30, 2025
Rembrandt Cajocon, one of the engineers involved in the creation of the Philippine Autonomous Littoral Interdiction Drone, showcases the model of the locally-made unmanned surface vessel during the Philippine Navy’s Self Reliance Defense Posture...
Manila Water intensifies desludging drive to prevent post-flood health risks
Inquirer
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July 31, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – In the wake of recent typhoons and the intensified “habagat” that brought widespread flooding across Luzon, Manila Water is intensifying its August desludging campaign to help communities recover and prevent post-flood health...
Why are consumers in Asia Pacific drinking less?
The Drinks Business
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July 30, 2025
Consumers in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region are “no longer drinking out of habit”, according to new research from NielsenIQ. But what are the factors influencing people in these markets to drink “with purpose”? “APAC consumers are no longer...
Illegal ‘banlas’ mining ravages mountains of Sultan Kudarat town
Minda News
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July 30, 2025
TACURONG CITY (MindaNews / 30 July) — Authorities have called on the help of the public to curb “banlas” mining as the illegal operation has become widespread, spreading from the town of Tampakan in South Cotabato to Columbio in Sultan Kudarat....
Nickel demand in the Philippines is a major concern
World Energy News - Connecticut
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Mining and deforestation threaten biodiversity in Philippine provinces New mining permits are banned by local ordinance for 50 years Mining operations are challenged by community opposition and environmental concerns By Mariejo Ramos The...
Revolut opens second Asia tech hub in the Philippines
Manila Standard
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July 30, 2025
Revolut, the UK-based financial technology firm, opened its second Global Tech Hub in Asia in the Philippines, an investment largely attributed to ongoing discussions led by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. The new tech hub is a direct result of...
Japan’s ABC-MART to open first store in Manila
Rappler
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July 30, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The Japanese footwear company is opening its first ABC-MART Grand Stage concept in Bonifacio Global City MANILA, Philippines – Attention,...
AI, climate change, social changes threaten Filipino jobs—ECOP
Manila Standard
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July 30, 2025
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) on Wednesday warned that the convergence of environmental, digital, and social changes poses serious threats to workers, businesses, and national development. “Global institutions are now...
Toyota Motor Philippines rolls out three new Tamaraw variants for MSMEs
Manila Standard
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July 30, 2025
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has introduced three new variants of its Next Generation Tamaraw — the Wing Van, Mobile Store, and Food Truck — aimed at micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). These new conversions are now available for...
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ cast revealed ahead of Manila staging
Inquirer
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July 31, 2025
The cast for the upcoming Manila run of “Dear Evan Hansen” has been revealed, and it includes two actors from its West End production. GMG Productions announced the theater actors joining “Dear Evan Hansen’s” Manila production in a press...
Metro Manila Subway partial operations remain uncertain
Business World
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July 30, 2025
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is working to start the partial operations of the Metro Manila Subway by 2028, although the target remained uncertain as the project’s completion encountered delays. “We are pushing for partial operations;...
Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian energy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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The announcement comes after a slew of negotiated trade frameworks with the European Union, Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia — all of which Trump said would open markets for American goods while enabling the U.S. to raise tax rates on imports....
The Philippine Missile Crisis: U.S. Deployed Arms to the Philippines and No One Noticed But China
The Intercept
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July 30, 2025
Last spring, the United States quietly placed long-range missile launchers within reach of China’s mainland — and almost no one noticed. There was no congressional debate, no televised announcement, and no vote. It was the latest step of a growing...
Trump announces 25 percent tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian energy
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump said Wednesday that he’ll impose a 25 percent tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that India “is our...
Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil
WBAL - Maryland
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July 30, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’ll impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil . Trump said on his Truth Social platform that India “is our...
V-GREEN and GSM Philippines sign strategic partnership with MERALCO to promote EV infrastructure development in the Philippines
The Slovenia Times
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July 30, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 July 2025 - V-Green Global Charging Station Development Corporation (V-Green) and Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (Green GSM Philippines) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of...