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Philippine President Heads to U.S. for Trade Deal

MENAFN · July 20, 2025

(MENAFN) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed for Washington on Sunday for a three-day official trip, where he is expected to push for a bilateral trade agreement and address defense cooperation in talks with US President Donald...

Philippine leader heads to Washington for bilateral trade deal

MENAFN · July 20, 2025

(MENAFN) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed for Washington on Sunday for a three-day official visit focused on securing a bilateral trade agreement and strengthening defense ties with U.S. President Donald Trump. This marks Marcos’...

A State Visit with Strategic Consequences: What Marcos Jr.’s Washington Trip Means for the Philippines and the U.S.

Asian Journal · July 20, 2025

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email When Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. arrives in Washington this week for a high-level state visit, the spotlight will turn to the longstanding—but increasingly complex—alliance between the...

[BizSights] The rise of frozen ready-to-eat meals business in the Philippines

Rappler · July 20, 2025

A generation or two ago, there were hardly any frozen ready-to-eat meals in groceries and supermarkets in the Philippines. When I used to live in San Juan, the only RTEs available were imported American TV dinners — commonly mashed potatoes, peas,...

Macquarie bullish on the Philippines, sees more opportunities

Manila Standard · July 20, 2025

Global financial services group Macquarie is optimistic about the Philippines’ economic future, with an executive saying that “from a business perspective, I think that the best is yet to come.” Macquarie, which employs over 1,000 people in the...

LIVE: PBA Philippine Cup Finals Game 4 – San Miguel vs TNT

Inquirer · July 20, 2025

• San Miguel Beermen shoot for a pivotal 3-1 lead vs TNT Tropang Giga in Game 4 of the best-of-seven PBA Philippine Cup Finals. July 20, Sunday – Mall of Asia Arena 7:30pm – Best Player of Conference Awarding 7:35pm – San Miguel Beermen vs TNT...

Breathtaking Greek island where 'every moment feels like paradise’ voted best in the world

Daily Express · July 20, 2025

Holidaymakers have voted on the best islands in the world, from tropical islands in the Caribbean to sun-soaked spots in the Mediterranean. Topping the list was one stunning island located in the central Aegean Sea, known for its postcard-perfect...

PBA: June Mar Fajardo takes home 12th Best Player award

Inquirer · July 21, 2025

San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo claims his Best Player of Conference award before the PBA Philippine Cup Finals Game 4. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net June Mar Fajardo claimed a record-extending 12th Best Player of the Conference award in...

Bank Muscat Wins Prestigious Most Innovative Retail Award from Global Brands

Times of Oman ·

Bank Muscat, the financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, has proudly won the Most Innovative Retail Award at the esteemed Global Brands Awards held recently in Dubai. Salim Said Al Shanfari, Bank Muscat’s Representative in Dubai...

"Fight like sisters but also have each other's back": Paige Buckers' former teammate Sarah Strong on the culture at UConn

Sportskeeda · July 20, 2025

UConn power forward Sarah Strong described the Huskies' culture as that of a family where they fight like sisters and have each other's backs. Strong made her description in the latest episode of "Hoopin" with NBC Sports Boston reporter Kayla...

Team Philippines advances to Davis Cup Group 3 after smashing Kyrgyzstan

Philippine STAR · July 20, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines completed its ascent back to Group III after it waylaid Kyrgyzstan, 2-0, over the weekend in their Asia-Oceania Group IV Davis Cup tie in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Eric Olivarez Jr. smashed Kirill Kistanov, 6-1,...

Preventing misdiagnosis: Libanan bats for unified medical records for all Filipinos

Politiko · July 20, 2025

By Billy Begas 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan has introduced a measure seeking the creation of a Centralized Patient Record System (CPRS) in all municipalities and cities across the country to improve the delivery of healthcare services....

CHED’s 'ACHIEVE' agenda: A call to global relevance for Philippine HEIs

Philippine STAR · July 20, 2025

In a development that seemed to have gone unnoticed, likely due to our algorithms latching on to the hotter topics of impeachment, ICC trial, and global conflict – a new milestone was achieved by the Philippines as 121 of our higher education...

Dubai: Some Filipino Workers Frustrated By Limited Online Contract Verification Slots

MENAFN · July 19, 2025

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on July 7 launched a new online system that allows Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to submit and verify their documents remotely - without having to visit the Migrant Workers Office...

5 Of The Best Apps For Roaming Data And eSIMs

SlashGear · July 20, 2025

Whether you're a travel vlogger roaming the world with a camera, a digital nomad, or you simply enjoy exploring different parts of the world, one of the most important things to do on your phone before traveling is to sort out the internet...

Some areas in Metro Manila, Laguna to have brownouts due to maintenance work

The Manila Times · July 20, 2025

METRO MANILA, Philippines - Parts of Metro Manila and Laguna will have power interruptions this week due to maintenance work, Meralco said Sunday. In Las Piñas City, some parts of Bgy. Talon II and Bgy. Pamplona II will have no electricity on July...

Globe renews support for The EDDYS, champions Filipino storytelling

The Manila Times · July 19, 2025

As the 8th Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards — more popularly known asThe EDDYS — unfolds this July 20, Globe Telecom once again affirms its commitment to championing Filipino storytelling, continuing its longstanding partnership with the...

First lady to meet OFWs in Riyadh

The Manila Times · July 19, 2025

(UPDATE) FIRST lady Liza Araneta-Marcos said she was excited to meet the Filipino community in Saudi Arabia, with plans to share “stories, smiles and a little bit of home.” Araneta-Marcos flew to Riyadh on Thursday for a working visit to...

Philippines: Eight Dead, Two Injured In A Three-Vehicle Crash

MENAFN · July 19, 2025

(MENAFN- IANS) Manila, July 19 (IANS) Eight people were killed and two injured in an accident on the northern Philippines' National Road in Barangay San Pedro-San Pablo, Isabela on Saturday.The acting spokesperson of Isabela, Captain Terrence...

House explains to SC: 4th impeach rap adopted, first 3 became moot

Inquirer · July 20, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives asserted that it had followed the Constitution in impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte by including the first three complaints against her in the chamber’s order of business but that these were...