Vietnam food association urges trade ministry to challenge Philippine rice import suspension
HANOI — The Vietnam Food Association has asked the country’s trade ministry to challenge a move by the Philippines to suspend rice imports for two months,...
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AFP warns against fake video claiming PH-Malaysia naval standoff
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Philippines voices concern over ‘dangerous’ Chinese actions after Scarborough Shoal collision
MANILA — The Philippines expressed serious concern on Tuesday over what it described as “dangerous maneuvers and unlawful interference” by Chinese vessels during a coast guard supply...
Prominent Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao taken for questioning, sources say
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Vico Sotto links Dicayas to top flood control contractors
“Unti-unti nang nalalaman ng taumbayan.”This was what Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said after at least two companies owned by the Discaya family...
Marcos says China ‘misinterpreted’ his comments on Taiwan
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Cambodia is vowing to ‘rid’ the country of scam compounds. But we’ve seen several...
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Teen shoots ex-girlfriend at school after she ends relationship
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Philippines Q2 GDP grows 5.5% y/y
MANILA — The Philippine economy PHGDP=ECI grew by 5.5% in the second quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, official data showed on Thursday, compared to the previous quarter’s...
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EARTHQUAKE: 5.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Davao Occidental (August 10, 2026)
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World Bank maintains 2026 Philippine growth forecast at 3.7%
MANILA — The World Bank on Monday maintained its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines at 3.7% and said the economy’s recovery next year was...
Bank of America restructures Apac natural resources and energy transition team
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