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The world’s most sustainable cities: Lessons for the Philippines’ future
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
THE Philippines is the world’s most biodiverse archipelago and home to the fifth-longest coastline on the planet. Yet, despite our ecological blessings, we often find ourselves lagging behind in sustainability rankings. In a world where cities are...
The Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival: A Celebration of Culture, Connection, and Community
The Suburban Times - Washington State
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July 9, 2025
Submitted by Connie Coleman-Lacadie. Every year, the City of Lakewood bursts into a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, and aromas as it welcomes the beloved Sister Cities International Festival to join their annual Summerfest (July 19 this year)....
Culture and barbarism: Terrorizing neighborhoods one Automatic Delivery Vehicle at a...
People's World
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July 8, 2025
Multiple Waymo taxis burn near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following last night's immigration raid protest. | AP Photo/Eric Thayer The Trump administration and the obliging mainstream media...
How the Philippines helps make or break Australian pop stars overseas
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 8, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size When an Australian pop song gains traction in the Philippines, Sulinna Ong knows she’s onto a...
Data privacy issues in Philippines trigger move to amend national ID law
Biometric Update
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July 8, 2025
A Filipino senator has introduced a bill seeking an amendment of the Philippine Identification System Act, otherwise known as Act 11055, over recurring concerns about data privacy and security vulnerabilities. Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson tabled...
Former Philippines Senate Chief Bids to Ban Online Gambling
Casino Beats
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July 8, 2025
Written by Tim Alper Tim Alper Tim is a journalist, author, and columnist with two decades of experience writing for outlets like the BBC, the Guardian, and Chosun Ilbo. He is an expert on regulation, business, and industry and is fluent... Read...
Philippine Gambling Boss Accused of Cockfight Kidnappings Sues Whistleblower
Casino.org
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July 8, 2025
Posted on: July 8, 2025, 08:06h. Last updated on: July 8, 2025, 09:24h. Whistleblower claims over 100 sabungeros dumped in lake Ang denies involvement, files extortion complaint against ex-staff DOJ weighing whistleblower role as potential state...
Trump Using Gitmo to Detain Migrants with Serious Criminal Histories, Including Crimes Against Children
Breitbart
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July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump is using Guantanamo prison to detain migrants with “serious” criminal histories, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Trump signaled his plans to open Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to house tens of thousands of...
Softball, 10K race highlight busy July
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
Philippine sports is set for a packed July as Team Manila-Philippines defends its world softball crown while the ASICS Meta: Time Trials makes its local debut. Team Manila aims for a historic three-peat at the Pony International Girls Softball...
Utah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines
@theU - Utah
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July 8, 2025
A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” captures a humanitarian dental mission in the Philippines led by Professor Emeritus Paul S. Rose. Created by students in the communication program at the University of Utah Asia Campus, the...
‘Fix basic education before 3-year college’
Philippine STAR
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Fixing the basic education system should be prioritized by the government before trimming undergraduate years, according to the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (Cocopea). Graduates will not be ready...
Lei: A shared language of love and culture
Ke Alaka'i - The Leader
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July 8, 2025
First anchored in Hawaii by Polynesian voyagers, the tradition of lei-making does not exist on the islands alone. From the salusalu of Fiji to the garlands of the Philippines, Lisa Yabakivou and Tijane Paug reflected how the practice has thrived...
Philippine Airlines resumes seasonal Manila to Sapporo flights with A321neo
AeroTime News
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July 8, 2025
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that it is resuming its seasonal flights from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport (CTS) after a five-year break. Just in time for the winter season, the flights,...
Stop red-tagging and the persecution of activists!
Panay News
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July 8, 2025
THE PANAY Chapter of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) condemns recent incidents of red-tagging against youth activists, Kabataan Partylist-Panay Chairperson Thea Dayata and her sister, NUPL-Panay Law Students Secretary-General Audrey...
‘Humility marches’ offer alternative to ‘pride’ parades in Philippines
Catholic News Agency
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July 8, 2025
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 8, 2025 / 12:29 pm Hundreds of young Catholics across the Philippines gathered in June for public acts of penance and prayer, participating in what organizers called “humility marches” in honor of the Sacred Heart of...
Abante proclaimed Manila sixth district representative
Philstar
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The City Board of Canvassers (BOC) of Manila formally proclaimed yesterday Bienvenido Abante as the duly elected representative of the city’s 6th District. Based on the canvassed votes cast in 242 clustered precincts in the...
PHILIPPINES-PAMPANGA-WARTIME SEXUAL SLAVERY-SURVIVORS
Birmingham Star - Alabama
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(250708) -- MANILA, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Survivors of Filipina comfort women and descendants of Filipino-Chinese guerrilla fighters pose for a group photo in Mapanique of Candaba, Pampanga province, the Philippines, July 6, 2025. TO GO WITH...
Government hikes 2026 budget for transport, education, agriculture
Philstar
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The government will jack up the budget for transportation, education and agriculture next year while public works will likely get a lower allocation under the record P6.793-trillion budget for 2026. Based on the emerging 2026...
Philippines celebrates 'World Volleyball Day'
Philstar
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — From the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City where the country impressed with a unique celebration of the World Volleyball Day on Monday night, action shifts to the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur where the five-nation Southeast...
PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek in Miami
Rediff
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IMAGE: Alexandra Eala celebrates after her match against Iga Swiatek on Day 9 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Photograph: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/Reuters Philippine wildcard Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest win of her young...