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'Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale' features 5 Filipino favorites
Philippine STAR
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Reality competition series "Drag Race Philippines" unveiled the 12 contestants competing in the upcoming special "Slaysian Royale" season. "Slaysian Royale" features Asian drag queens from around the world battling it out an...
AI and disinformation prompt political rivalries in the Philippines
St. Kitts Gazette
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July 16, 2025
Manila, Philippines – When former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March, Sheerah Escuerdo spoke to a local television station, welcoming the politician’s detention on charges of...
Arts & Culture (07/16/25)
Business World
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July 15, 2025
Intramuros Evenings begins with Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na Ngayon? THIS July, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Intramuros Administration are opening the Intramuros Evenings performance series with Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano...
Philippine CEOs boost AI use, but returns lag — IBM study
Business World
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July 15, 2025
WHILE MORE Philippine chief executive officers (CEOs) are recognizing the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, some have yet to see the expected returns on their AI investments, according to a study from the IBM Institute for...
Marcos vows to complete Metro Manila Subway Project by 2028
Inquirer
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July 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed his administration’s vow to complete the Metro Manila Subway Project by 2028. He made the statement on Wednesday after inspecting the project’s Camp Aguinaldo Station. Article...
AI and disinformation fuel political rivalries in the Philippines
Al Jazeera
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July 15, 2025
Manila, Philippines – When former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March, Sheerah Escuerdo spoke to a local television station, welcoming the politician’s detention on charges of...
WATCH: Local drone production lights up Manila sky
Philstar
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The skies lit up on Saturday night at the Mall of Asia Grounds as an apparel brand presented a drone show that used GPS-based positioning to celebrate its milestone 10th year in the country. DreamSky Entertainment Inc. manned...
Trump’s DOJ sues to oust Hollywood movie CEO and 2 others from broadcasting board, citing medieval legal tool
Fortune
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The Trump administration on Tuesday advanced the struggle for control of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, suing to remove three board members. The trio includes Tom Rothman, the longest-reigning movie boss in Hollywood as chairman and CEO...
Revamped ABS-CBN streaming service iWant features GMA-7 shows, films
Philstar
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN streaming service iWant rolled out its revamped streaming platform, introducing its brand new look and a sleeker interface. The launch was marked by an immersive launch event titled “Unlock Your Feels: The New iWant...
Filipino-Canadian Association of Leduc receives pair of donations
Leduc Representative
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July 15, 2025
There is no shortage of generous hearts with benevolent intentions here in Leduc. No fanfare nor boisterous social media posts, just men who are more than willing to unplug the youth from their devices through sports and physical wellness.Article...
Scented celebration of Filipino creativity
Manila Standard
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July 15, 2025
Spatio reopens as a hub for Filipino creativity, turning shopping into a full-on celebration of Filipino identity Telling stories through scent, sound, and craft, Spatio returns to Opus Mall as a retail destination and a living space that...
Malaysia Fall 0-2 To Philippines In AFF U-23 Opener
Bernama
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July 15, 2025
JAKARTA, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s under-23 (U-23) football team began their AFF U-23 Championship 2025 campaign on the wrong foot after falling 0-2 to the Philippines at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium here on Tuesday, despite dominating most...
Philippines central bank eyes daily limits for online gambling transactions
GGRAsia
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July 15, 2025
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippines’ central bank, is seeking to limit the use of electronic wallets (e-wallets) and other digital payment platforms for online gambling. The institution is proposing a daily cap on the transfer...
Singapore eyes first Article 6 carbon deal in Asean in coming months: official
Eco-Business
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July 15, 2025
The city-state is in “advanced discussions” with a number of countries in this region, including Thailand,” said Benedict Chia, director-general of climate change at the republic’s National Climate Change Secretariat at International Emissions...
Manny Pacquiao Vs Mario Barrios Preview: Filipino Legend Returns In WBC Welterweight Title Fight
Outlook India
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July 15, 2025
During open media workouts, Pacquiao drew considerable attention; observers noted his 'sharp' form. He still showed 'flashes' of the speed and skill that defined his 'prime' years. Barrios, meanwhile, vocally underscored his 'determination' to put...
Overseas Filipinos send home $2.97 billion in May 2025
Rappler
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July 15, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Growth in personal remittances of overseas Filipinos is flat in May as growth in cash remittances slows MANILA, Philippines – Growth in...
AI as a national imperative: Building a smarter, stronger Philippines
Business World
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July 15, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic abstraction — it is here, shaping economies, automating industries, enhancing governance, and revolutionizing how societies function. For the Philippines, the question is no longer whether we...
From art to fashion to film: Ortigas Art Fest has it all at GH Mall
Business World
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July 15, 2025
PAINTINGS by Raul Roco, Jr., exhibited at the East Wing Atrium. — BRONTË H. LACSAMANA A SHOWCASE of photography by Born in Film members. — BRONTË H. LACSAMANA THE Ortigas Art Festival (OAF) is back to bring art to a wider audience, mounting its...
Philippines rise continues with big upset over Malaysia in ASEAN U-23 opener
ESPN Philippines
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July 16, 2025
At the most-recent ASEAN Championship at the end of last year, Malaysia suffered a disappointing group-stage elimination have reached the semifinals back in 2022. On the other hand, a resurgent Philippines would exceed all expectations in their...
Bearwin Meily rallies Filipinos to choose wellness
The Manila Times
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July 15, 2025
Once one of the most recognizable comedic actors of the early 2000s, Bearwin Meily is reintroducing himself to the public but this time in a very different role — as race director for “You Versus You Run 2025,” an upcoming fun run designed to...