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Philippines still getting reports of citizens trapped in scam centers
Philippine STAR
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines expressed concern Wednesday, July 16, over continued reports of its citizens getting trapped in cyberfraud compounds across Southeast Asia, two years after regional leaders first vowed to stamp out the...
mWell rallies Filipinos to declare self-love with “I Am Well” wellness anthem by Regine Velasquez
Punto Central Luzon
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July 16, 2025
mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated health and wellness app, launches its official wellness anthem, “I Am Well,” in collaboration with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and award-winning composer Jonathan Manalo. The anthem...
The power of Filipino emotions
The Manila Times
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July 16, 2025
I’VE always believed Filipinos feel things more deeply than most. We’re not just emotional. We’re the most emotional, according to a recent Gallup survey: 60 percent of us said we experienced strong emotions — good or bad — the day before the...
PAGCOR and ASC sign agreement to regulate responsible advertising in the Philippines
Gambling Insider
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The partnership introduces mandatory pre-screenings of gambling ads across all media to prevent misleading content and protect vulnerable audiences. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Gambling advertising is now included in ASC’s list of categories...
25th ID converts cannon artillery to rockets in its push to transform
Army Times
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July 16, 2025
Soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division are swapping out cannon artillery for rockets as the division continues to transform its capabilities to meet new challenges. Maj. Gen. Marcus Evans, 25th ID commander, told reports in a call Tuesday that...
Edi Gathegi spills fitness and diet secrets for ‘Superman’ role
The News International
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Edi Gathegi has recently spilled fitness secret to get in shape for his role in Superman movie. In an exclusive interview with GQ magazine, the Twilight star, who plays the role of Mister Terrific in the James Gunn movie, discussed his fitness...
World : Philippine Asks Foreign Gov'ts To Aid Filipinos Trapped In Sea 'Scam Centres'
Bernama
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, July 16 (Bernama-PNA) -- The Philippine government has appealed to foreign authorities for assistance in rescuing Filipinos believed to be trapped and forced to work in illegal call centres across mainland Southeast Asia, the Department of...
2 nabbed for selling P780,000 worth of unlicensed iPhones in Manila
Inquirer
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July 17, 2025
Authorities arrested two individuals for selling allegedly unlicensed smartphones worth a total of P780,000 at a mall in Ermita, Manila, on Tuesday night, July 15, 2025. (Photo from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group) MANILA,...
Synectics flags US$2.5mln contract with a Philippine casino resort
GGRAsia
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July 16, 2025
Synectics Plc, a United Kingdom-based provider of security and surveillance technology, says it has been selected to upgrade the surveillance system of a “leading casino operator” in the Philippines. The company also said it secured its first...
Live better, smarter with more immersive entertainment from the Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026
Manila Standard
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July 16, 2025
The latest Xiaomi TV A Pro levels up your home entertainment at an affordable price In today’s fast-paced world, the living room has become more than just a space for relaxation; it’s a personal cinema, a gaming arena, and a smart hub for the...
50 years later, Hilda Koronel looks back on filming ‘Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag’
Rappler
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July 16, 2025
LOS ANGELES, USA – Fifty years later, when Lino Brocka’s masterpiece, Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (Manila in the Claws of Light) was released on July 16, 1975, Hilda Koronel, who costarred with Bembol Roco, looked back. Maynila…, arguably the...
BWH Hotels partners with Savers Group to expand in Philippines
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 15, 2025
BWH Hotels signs strategic agreement with Savers Group to accelerate multi-brand expansion across key destinations in the Philippines. BANGKOK, THAILAND – BWH Hotels has signed a strategic new agreement with Savers Group Holdings Inc. that will...
Jessica Sanchez gets an ‘AGT’ Golden Buzzer. Here’s a look back at her music journey.
Rappler
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez got the golden buzzer at reality talent competition America’s Got Talent (AGT). Sanchez performed a rendition of “Beautiful Things” by American singer Benson Boone, which judges...
Unexpected pairings, love take the lead in two new films
The Manila Times
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July 15, 2025
Not all love stories are built to go viral — but some just do. In the hit Viva One digital series, “Mutya ng Section E,” even Ashtine Olviga and Andres Muhlach didn’t expect their pairing to spark an overwhelming following. And yet here they are —...
The Philippines: Digital Transformation Enhances Rice Seed System
OpenGov Asia
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July 15, 2025
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), in collaboration with the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), is driving the digital transformation of the country’s rice seed system through the nationwide rollout of the Rice Seed Information System...
How heartbreak helped put up a Filipino streetwear brand during pandemic
Philippine STAR
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino streetwear brand is making its mark on the local fashion scene by redefining the meaning of confidence. Conceit chief executive officer (CEO) Sam Jacinto and co-founder Kim Mark Dacallos launched the brand in 2020...
US-Australia largest-ever war drill underway, hyping it may draw 'Chinese observation' to boost attention: media
Global Times
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South Korean soldiers pose for a photo during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 in Australia on July 14, 2025. The exercise is Australia's largest-ever war-fighting drill. Photo: VCG Hailed as the largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia and with...
Philippines places 74th in global education future readiness
Philstar
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — With a score of 56.32 out of 100, the Philippines ranked 74th out of 177 countries in the Global Education Futures Readiness Index, placing it under the category of “emerging and partial readiness,” according to the...
Philippines’ remittance growth slowed in May to 2.9%
Inquirer
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July 16, 2025
An employee at a money exchange shop on A. Mabini Street in Manila accepts a hundred-dollar bill from a customer so it can be converted into pesos. (Photo by LYN RILLON / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines – Money sent home by...
Art and music come together to support children in care
Manila Standard
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July 15, 2025
In a rooftop gathering that mixed soulful choral music with stirring works of art, the Little Ark Foundation raised funds in support of children undergoing treatment at the National Children’s Hospital. The June 29 fundraiser, held at the VCP...