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Philippine Bishops Sound Alarm on Online Gambling Crisis: “A New Virus Destroying Our People”
Zenit
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July 14, 2025
(ZENIT News / Manila, 07.13.2025).- The Philippine Church confronts a society increasingly shaped by digital technology and its bishops have issued one of their most forceful pastoral statements in recent memory—this time not about war or poverty,...
Reforms could help transform Philippines into middle-class society by 2040, World Bank says
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Strategic reforms to boost job creation could help transform the Philippines into a middle-class society by 2040, according to a new World Bank report released on Tuesday. The report said that a new playbook focused on...
Cha-cha on again: Changes to territorial, economic provisions pushed
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin has filed a proposal to amend the 1987 Constitution’s provisions on national territory and economy. Garbin filed Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 1 on Tuesday, which seeks...
Solons believe economic Cha-cha is still feasible: There’s time
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Despite the current administration being in the second half of its term, at least two lawmakers believe that there is enough time to tackle charter change (Cha-cha) proposals, particularly amendments to the 1987...
Marcos approves P6.7 trillion worth of proposed national budget for 2026
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — PHOTO FROM PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the proposed P6.7-trillion National Expenditure Program for Fiscal Year 2026, Palace Press Officer...
Tanoto Foundation Presents Community-Led Early Childhood Parenting Models from Indonesia and China at ARNEC Regional Conference 2025
The Slovenia Times
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July 14, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2025 - At the recent Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) Regional Conference 2025, Tanoto Foundation, an independent philanthropic organization that catalyzes systems...
Duterte issues cloud PBBM’s ratings recovery – PAHAYAG
Mindanao Times
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July 14, 2025
633 MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has shown recovery in performance and trustworthiness in the latest Pahayag 2025 Second Quarter (PQ2-2025) survey. His approval rating rises (19% in Q1 to 25% in Q2), while his trust rating...
Marcos’ trust rating up by 10 points, reaching 48% in June – SWS
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. MANILA, Philippines — Ahead of his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trust rating rose by double digits for the first time since last year, according to a Social Weather...
Amekaji in Manila, 7 days a week? It’s possible
Inquirer
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July 13, 2025
Kiichiro Shibue is a vibe. One look at him and you get where he’s coming from. He isn’t riding the wave that many pop boys today are on despite whiffs of retro-playful elements and sprinkling of vintage that sometimes pervade their wardrobes (I’m...
Group: Regulate, not ban, e-gambling; senators welcome curbs
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
Composite image from INQUIRER stock MANILA, Philippines — An advocacy group on Monday called for strengthened regulation, rather than a total ban, of the online gambling industry, warning that a blanket prohibition would “create more problems.”...
Remulla: Search for missing ‘sabungeros’ in Taal Lake to take 6 months
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
Personnel from Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) begin their search for the alleged remains of missing sabungeros, who are believed to have been dumped in Taal Lake, Talisay, Batangas on Thursday, July 10, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The search for the...
Filipino bishops demand online gambling ban
The Catholic Herald Online
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has appealed to the Marcos government to ban all forms of online gambling, which bishops called “a deep and widespread moral crisis” plaguing the Christian country....
Philippines Accelerates Tech Growth: Explore What’s Next in Consumer Electronics, Safety, and Security at WOCEE and WOSAS 2025
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
As the Philippines continues its fast-paced digital transformation, advancements in technology, safety, and security are reshaping the way Filipinos live, work, and connect. In response to this growing momentum, WOCEE (World of Consumer...
PH experts: Chinese ship damages Pagasa corals with parachute anchor
Inquirer
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July 14, 2025
[Updated July 14, 2025, 5:23 p.m.] LAUREL, Batangas — The Chinese militia ship spotted off Pagasa (Thitu) Island deployed a parachute anchor, destroying corals in the area, according to findings of Filipino scientists. Article continues after this...
Manila to press US for tariff rollback
Business World
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July 10, 2025
THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE on Thursday raised alarm over the US decision to increase tariffs on Philippine exports to 20%, as a high-level delegation prepares to fly to Washington next week to seek adjustments. The Philippine Exporters Confederation,...
Manila Central Post Office restoration on schedule
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
THE Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) announced on Thursday that the procurement phase of the Manila Central Post Office rehabilitation project has begun. The PHLPost Bids and Awards Committee said a pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 23,...
Philippines heading back to US for fresh in-person talks after Trump tariff hike
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
MANILA – Manila is keeping its cool despite US President Donald Trump raising tariffs on Philippine exports to 20 per cent, up from the 17 per cent announced in April. The South-east Asian archipelago was among a second batch of seven nations to...
Filipino brand launches customizable mattress with interchangeable layers
Philippine STAR
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino home brand Mooni launched the first local customizable bed mattress with interchangeable layers. The brand's managing director Jam Chan Chua shared to members of the media, including Philstar.com, at its launch today...
Tech veteran joins board of Converge
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A veteran tech executive is joining the board of directors of broadband specialist Converge ICT Solutions Inc., strengthening its boardroom ahead of plans to go beyond the internet business. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Bernie Benito Voted New President of Filipino Town Las Vegas
Asian Journal
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July 12, 2025
Bernie Benito – President LAS VEGAS, NV [July 11, 2025] — Bernie Benito, a well-known leader in the Filipino American community and resident of Las Vegas since 1972, has been voted the next President of Filipino Town Las Vegas by its officers and...