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Manila PIO’s page on Facebook has been held ‘hostage,’ says Isko Moreno
Interaksyon
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July 3, 2025
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso said the city government will file charges against individuals who have refused to turn over control of the Manila Public Information Office (PIO) Facebook page following the end of the previous administration’s...
Manila Water rallies barangay participation in July desludging roll-out
Inquirer
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July 4, 2025
A Manila Water Advocacy Manager conducting an information, education, and communication (IEC) program at a barangay hall in Pasig. Manila Water rolls out its July desludging schedule, supported by its IEC program. In partnership with LGUs and...
Philippines to view maritime rows with China as ‘one theatre’, partner Japan
South China Morning Post
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July 3, 2025
The Philippines is adopting a Japan-led strategy to treat the East and South China seas as a unified theatre of operations – a shift analysts say reflects growing alignment among regional allies in the face of China’s expanding maritime footprint....
Philippines’ ‘upper middle-income’ dream remains elusive
Inquirer
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July 3, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos continued to lag behind their peers in Southeast Asia in terms of average income per capita, according to the World Bank (WB), which has retained the Philippines in the lower middle-income group for 38 years now. In...
Philippine rail transit authority probes train crash | #...
Eleven Myanmar
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LRTA administrator Reynaldo Berroya on Sunday sought to ease public fears about safety on Light Rail Transit Line 2, calling the crash an “isolated case” that never happened in the 16 years that the line had been operating. The LRTA and the...
Ja Morant set to visit Manila in August as final stop of tour
Inquirer
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July 3, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is coming to the Philippines for the first time on August 2. The visit is part of the NBA player’s Make Them Watch tour, where he will promote his third Nike signature shoe and interact with...
Sun Life Philippines, Liter of Light, and National Museum of the Philippines achieve GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for largest display of solar powered lamps
Philippines Graphic
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July 3, 2025
MANILA, PH – July 2025– In a historic celebration of sustainability, innovation, and community impact, Sun Life Philippines, in partnership with Liter of Light and the National Museum of the Philippines, has officially achieved the GUINNESS WORLD...
To spark a conversation: Antoinette Jadaone hopes that her new film ‘Sunshine’ starts a discussion
Inquirer
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July 2, 2025
On July 23, director and screenwriter Antoinette Jadaone will finally screen her critically lauded and award-winning film “Sunshine” to a Filipino audience. The film about a young gymnast who has a shot at competing at the Olympics only to...
Lea Salonga makes history as first Filipino to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Manila Standard
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July 3, 2025
Broadway star Lea Salonga is making another history as the first Filipino to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Wednesday, July 3, the Tony Award-winning actress shared on her Instagram Stories a repost of a Billboard article. She...
Acer Maintains No. 1 Personal Computer Market Share in the Philippines
Panay News
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July 3, 2025
Strategic partnerships helped fuel growth by reinforcing local branding initiatives MANILA — Acer secured the top position in the Philippine personal computer market in Q1 2025, with a 35.7% total market share, a 34.2% share in consumer notebooks,...
County’s 4th of July celebration returns today with fireworks, music, activities, and more
The Owensboro Times - Kentucky
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July 3, 2025
Daviess County’s annual 4th of July celebration returns today with an evening of live music, kids’ activities, and more than 20 food vendors at Yellow Creek Park — all capped off by a fireworks display over the lake. Tonight’s festival is separate...
Frank Film: Riccarton High – the centre of a changing Christchurch
The New Zealand Herald
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July 3, 2025
When Neil Haywood became the principal of Riccarton High School just over 10 years ago, the ratio of European to non-European students was almost even. The aftermath of the earthquakes, he says, is what “really changed the pattern”. “Particularly...
Media outlets urge Manitoba government to buy more ads on their platforms, consider tax credit for salaries
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 2, 2025
Several journalism managers say the Manitoba government can help their media outlets survive without spending any additional money. A public hearing on local journalism was told Wednesday that the government can support outlets by reallocating...
Lea Salonga is first Filipino to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Philstar
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July 3, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga will be among the latest celebrities to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year. She will be the first Filipina celebrity to receive this honor. Three male...
Lea Salonga is first Filipina to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Rappler
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July 3, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Several Fil-Am celebrities have also received the recognition, such as Apl.de.ap, Bruno Mars, and Rob Schneider MANILA, Philippines –...
Maris Racal starrer ‘Sunshine’ wins big at Austin Asian American Film Fest
Manila Standard
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July 2, 2025
Maris Racal’s breakout indie film Sunshine continues to make waves internationally, winning two major awards at the Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF). The sports drama, directed by Antoinette Jadaone, took home the Narrative Feature Jury...
IOC and AFD launch groundbreaking initiative using sport to tackle youth crime in Southeast Asia
I News Cayman
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July 3, 2025
01 July 2025 – A call for applications has been opened to support sport-based projects in Southeast Asia through development grants. This is part of a new initiative launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Agence française de...
USS George Washington sails West Philippine Sea in show of U.S. commitment
Philstar
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July 3, 2025
ABOARD THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON — The United States Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington is conducting patrols in the West Philippine Sea — a show of presence that comes as Beijing steps up its own naval activity in the region. Speaking to...
Utilize a simple strategy for investing in Canadian media
Brandon Sun
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July 3, 2025
Opinion Manitoba’s November 2024 speech from the throne noted, “One of our society’s most important freedoms is freedom of the press. It holds the powerful to account, including government. In an age of so much misinformation and polarization, we...
Filipino Human Rights Defenders, Int’l Faith Allies Convene In Rome For Pagtatanim
Scoop
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Thursday, 3 July 2025, 11:03 am Press Release: ICHRP Resolve to campaign for most vulnerable and oppressed communities in the Philippines July 2, 2025 On June 27 and 28, over 70 people of faith, members of the clergy, and human rights activists...