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Air Canada launches non-stop inaugural B787 flight from Vancouver to Manila
… people of Filipino origin living in Canada. Filipino Canadians … carrier flying to the Philippines, building on the longstanding … more than one million Filipinos living in Canada representing … Manila,” said Mark Galardo, Air Canada’s Executive Vice President, …
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US approves $5.5B sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines; China reacts
… Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the Philippines has requested to buy 16 … 27-28, 2025, met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Secretary … territorial claims over the West Philippine Sea. President @bongbongmarcos, thank you for …
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United announces new flights to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Adelaide and Manila
… flight from San Francisco to Manila, Philippines.https://t.co … are nearly 4.5 million Filipino-Americans in the United States … with the most population of Filipino-Americans include California, Hawaii, Illinois …
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Hot start for Philippines bets in AVC tilt
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines got off to an auspicious … yesterday in Santa Rosa, Laguna. Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Invitationals …
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‘Assess low-rise Metro Manila buildings for quake integrity’
MANILA, Philippines — Low and mid-rise buildings in Metro Manila need an earthquake safety … problems with the infrastructure and Filipinos were properly accounted for,” Garcia … rescue efforts for the missing Filipinos. – Alexis Romero, Cecille Suerte …
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Government to continue aid for Filipinos detained in Qatar
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has assured the families of Filipinos detained in Qatar over an … pledged to assist the detained Filipinos. Vice President Sara Duterte said her … administration of President Marcos is busy helping our fellow Filipinos who were …
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World Bank approves Philippines’ actions to accelerate energy transition, resilience
MANILA, April 2 (Xinhua) — The … an operation to support the Philippine government's policy reform … pandemic, the bank said the Philippines faces considerable risks and challenges … Bank division director for the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei. " …
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Will Philippines have F-16 fighter jets to counter China soon? US gives green light to $6bn sale
… stated otherwise. How Beijing, Manila reacted Philippine defence spokesperson Arsenio Andolong, however … US decision. Under President Ferdinand Marcos, the Philippines has increasingly challenged Chinese …
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World Bank lends $800 million for Philippines energy transition
MANILA, Philippines — The World Bank has … Bank division director for the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei Zafer … needed to ensure the Philippine government achieves its renewable energy … more affordable and reliable for Filipino households and businesses,” Liu …
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Roots of Filipino Humanism (3) “Maka-tao”
… during its journey in the Philippines that being “maka-tao … and respected. Seal of the Philippines. (Source: Wikipedia). The phrase … Heraldic Code of the Philippines, during the presidency of … the Philippine Star interpreted the motto as showing that Filipinos …
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‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Iain Glen on Tackling Philippine History in New Film ‘Quezon’: It ‘Makes You Appreciate the Era That You’re in’
… historical drama from acclaimed Filipino director Jerrold Tarog. In … of Filipino lawyer and soldier Quezon, who served as president … of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 … .” Glen also praises his Filipino co-stars, calling them …
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US approves sale of F-16s to the Philippines in $5.5bn weapons package
MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. State … the acquisition. Last year, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro … to modernize the military. President Ferdinand Marcos approved the new … defense strategy to protect Philippine territories including its exclusive …
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US approves $5.58bn F-16C/D Block 70/72 sale to Philippines
… .9m in 2029. Speaking alongside Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro on … security assistance to support the Philippines military modernisation. “First, we agreed … additional advanced capabilities to the Philippines. This includes using the Nmesis …
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U.S. greenlights potential F-16 fighter jet sale to Philippines
… -16 fighter jets to the Philippines to bolster its defense, the … statement. Manila and Washington have deepened defense cooperation since Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos …
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Duterte’s Arrest Sparks a Reckoning in the Philippines
… at downtown basketball courts. Filipinos have even gathered in … the current vice president of the Philippines, and his sons … , the island on which Manila is located, to pay … During his tenure as president, Duterte steered Philippine diplomacy toward Beijing, …
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PBA: ‘Sky’s the limit’ for TNT in Philippine Cup, says RHJ
MANILA, Philippines—Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has no … done in the upcoming PBA Philippine Cup. After leading TNT to … lead them to the All-Filipino [championship].” But it promises to … Ganuelas-Rosser later in the Philippine Cup as he fully recovers …
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U.S. Approves Sale Of F-16s Worth $5.5B To Philippines As It Prepares For A “Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan”
… comes amid calls from the Filipino military chief to prepare against … by the Philippines. This means that an official confirmation from Manila is … island while branding the Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a parasite …
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Hyundai Rolls Out Second Philippine Navy Malvar Corvette
… Industries has launched the Philippine Navy’s second Miguel … challenges in the West Philippine Sea,” the Armed Forces … of the Philippines said in a statement. … -ton corvettes reinforces the Philippines’ commitment to regional stability …
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Innovation continues as Philippine Blockchain Week returns
… Makati City, Philippines on March 31 Donald Lim, Founding President of the … collaboration with PBW to innovate Filipino cuisine using blockchain. “We have … , the Philippines’ homegrown blockchain platform, with designs by emerging Filipino artists. A …
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Strengthening Alliances: Philippine and U.S. Armies Conduct Artillery Live-Fire Training During Salaknib 25
… Salaknib 25 in Luar, Philippines, April 1, 2025. … conditions.” Interoperability between the Philippine and U.S. armies … fosters enhanced U.S.-Philippine partnerships. “The coolest thing … This work, Strengthening Alliances: Philippine and U.S. Armies Conduct …
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