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The Philippines looks askance at evidence gathering mechanism
The Philippines has questioned the allocation of … on 11th September, 2023, the Philippines government raised the issue. Making … Commissioner for Human Rights), the Philippines called it ‘an expensive mandate …
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Surging Rice Prices Batter Bonds in Major Importer Philippines
… to worsen inflation in the Philippines and pummel the nation’s … have withdrawn $13 million from Philippine bond exchange-traded funds in … up purchase costs for the Philippines, which is one of the …
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President Bongbong Marcos touts Maharlika Fund in 10th Asia Summit in Singapore
… Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos invited businesses to invest in the Philippines in … the summit by a sitting Philippine President, the President also touted the Maharlika … businesses to partner with the Philippines, further noting its strategic location …
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Founder of Filipino Arts and Cinema International in SF celebrates 30 years
… outside of his native Philippines were just plain miserable. … and directed FACINE, or Filipino Arts and Cinema International. … a reflection on the Filipino American author Carlos Bulosan. … celebrate the Filipino community outside of the Philippines, this week …
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Michael Caine mistaken as Philippines drug dealer goes viral
September 14, 2023 | 8:10am MANILA, Philippines — An old video of British … he recounts being in the Philippines and mistaken for a drug … picture in the Philippines, I'm in Manila and we were … Caine was likely in the Philippines for was the 1970 World …
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Disappearances ‘speak to dangers’ of environmental activism in Philippines
Manila, Philippines – Jhed Tamano and … communities affected by development around Manila Bay when, just after … the Philippines’s environmental and land defenders since President Ferdinand … other reclamation projects throughout Manila Bay. Since its formation …
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Senate panel to craft new map to counter China’s 10-dash-line map
… Manila (CNN Philippines, September 14) — A Senate panel will be crafting an updated Philippine … , meanwhile, clarified that the Senate's Philippine map will be different … Tolentino earlier filed Senate Bill 2294, or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act …
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Chinese Aircraft Carrier, Warships Massing for Major Exercise Near the Philippines
… for Major Exercise Near the Philippines September 13, 2023 2: … Group is operating in the Philippine Sea, being shadowed separately … Jong Un, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia – … their talks. The Russian President later described the talks as …
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Philippine Court Acquits Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa of Tax Evasion Charge
A Philippine court on Tuesday acquitted Maria Ressa and her news website Rappler in a tax case. Now the Nobel laureate is fighting two other challenges. VOA News reporter Cristina Caicedo Smit has the story. (Produced by: Cristina Caicedo Smit)
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Philippines, UK pursue fintech partnership
… 14, 2023 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United Kingdom have … has been instrumental in the Philippines’ efforts to advance responsible digitalization … ,” Beaufils said. In March 2021, Philippine financial agencies, including the BSP …
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2023 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen
… be in Denmark with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to see that … a digital economy with the Philippines. These are investments in our …
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Report: Philippines still worst in Asia for environment defenders
… 14, 2023 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — More than a week after … in India. Worldwide, the Philippines ranked fifth after Colombia with … defenders were reported in the Philippines since 2012. A third … defenders killed in the Philippines last year included the …
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How a Filipino Math Teacher Helped Transform WWII Weaponry
… during the battles at the Philippine Sea (June 19-20, … it gets close enough. A Filipino Teacher's Involvement Emma … this context. According to a Manila Times article, Emma came to … 1944, when Arturo joined the Philippine government in exile. She joined …
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DICT admits President ‘impatient’ over long-delayed nat’l ID rollout
… press briefing in Malacañang. President Marcos led a sectoral meeting … IDs or ePhilIDs. “The President has expressed his impatience because … we reported to the President as to how we … far issued over 70 million Philippine Identification System IDs (PhilIDs) …
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Australia to give 200 Filipinos ‘work, holiday’ visas annually
… Manila and Canberra. The Embassy on Tuesday, Sept. 12, said the Philippines … to be announced. “Prime Minister (Anthony) Albanese and President (Ferdinand R.) Marcos … Holiday visa for Australians and Filipinos for up to 200 young …
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Mayor Sunny P. Huervas graces the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Month
… ” P. Huervas graced the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Month which kicked … at a prestigious venue in Manila, gathered government officials, civil servants … public service delivery in the Philippines. Mayor Huervas, known for her …
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Philippine officials defend US ‘eye in sky’ overflight during maritime resupply mission
… for a Filipino resupply mission last week to a Manila-occupied atoll … ,” he said. The West Philippine Sea is Manila’s name for waters … Shoal observing all activities between Filipino and PRC [People’s Republic …
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Marcos urges investors: Consider the Philippines
… the Philippines has demonstrated remarkable resilience," the President declared. … president from 1965 until he was forced to leave the Philippines … on a 2023 report, Filipinos are among the highest … climate." The Philippines, Marcos said, "has …
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Philippines: Regulator warns the public over illegal gaming websites using fake PAGCOR logo
… . Tengco released a statement warning Filipinos to exercise caution when accessing … and monitoring efforts to the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Department … , Jessa Fernandez, PAGCOR Assistant Vice President for Offshore Gaming Licensing Department …
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GSIS sells Manila property for P258 million
… September 14, 2023 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — State-run pension fund Government … , Manila as part of the government’s flagship housing project. GSIS president … over the title to SHFC president and CEO Federico Laxa in …
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