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Philippine Navy Holds South China Sea Missile Drills
The Philippine Navy’s latest exercise in the South China Sea included missile drills from the fleet’s latest assets. The Philippine Navy’s newest assets sortied into the South China Sea for missile drills last week in what the service described as...
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'Swiped' director says film on Bumble CEO appeals to Filipino viewers
September 18, 2025 | 8:00am MANILA, Philippines — Director Rachel Lee Goldenberg believes her newest movie "Swiped," about Bumble chief executive officer Whitney Wolfe Herd, can appeal to all audiences, including Filipinos. "Swiped" follows Wolfe,...
Owner: Manuel V. Pangilinan
Philippine Airlines enters digital transformation partnership with Lufthansa Systems
Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp Philippine Airlines is set to enhance flight safety,...
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DOE Officially Welcomes Singapore and the Philippines to the ‘Generally Authorized’ Club
On September 16, 2025, the US Department of Energy published a secretarial determination in the Federal Register that officially adds Singapore and the Philippines to the list of generally authorized destinations in Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 810....
Owner: Aviva Cuyler
A journey through Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
Visiting Tawi-Tawi can feel like stepping into a different world within your own country. Located near the southernmost tip of the Philippine map, it is a place deeply rooted in Muslim Filipino culture and is home to communities such as the...
Owner: Meersohn Marstrand
Chemical engineer crowned Miss International Malaysia 2025
Chemical engineer crowned Miss International Malaysia 2025 Published on: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Published on: Thu, Sep 18, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Ee (middle) being flanked by Yap (right) and Chua. Kuala Lumpur: Allyson Ee...
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Consumer Tech Expo 2025: A Three-Day Celebration of Innovation
When jaw-dropping technology, unbelievable deals, and thousands of eager visitors came together, the result was Consumer Tech Expo 2025 — an experience that redefined the future. The event opened with a one-of-a-kind ceremony, as VIPs used...
Owner: Romualdez Family
Engineer shot dead in Maguindanao
John Unson - The Philippine Star September 18, 2025 | 12:00am COTABATO CITY , Philippines — An engineer was killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Tuesday. Romeo Livelo, who was assigned at...
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Philippines startup funding reaches $86 million in H1
Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star September 18, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has overtaken Indonesia for the first time in terms of startup deal value in the first semester, according to a report from corporate...
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VinFast, V-Green, GSM partner with BDO to drive e-mobility in Philippines
Hanoi (VNA) – VinFast Philippines, V-Green and GSM Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO), marking the start of a strategic partnership aimed at driving the country’s green transition. The agreement...
Owner: Vietnamese government
Indigenous land rights can’t stop commercial development in the Philippines
Indigenous land in the Philippines is being threatened by developers looking to capitalise on the country’s growing tourism industry, despite legal protections aimed at stopping exploitation. Editor’s note: This article is part of Dialogue Earth’s...
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Pakistan’s Biggest Tech Expo Returns
E-commerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. has announced the 26th edition of ITCN Asia Karachi, Pakistan’s largest IT and Telecom expo and conference, scheduled to take place from September 23 to 25, 2025, at the Expo Centre in Karachi. This event is...
Owner: Shayan Mahmud
University of Utah Asia Campus to Participate in the Philippines World University Fairs in Cebu and Manila this September
Newswise — Incheon, South Korea — [September 17, 2025] — The University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) announced that it will participate in the upcoming Philippines World University Fairs 2025, taking place in Cebu on September 26 and Manila on...
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University of Utah Asia Campus Makikibahagi Sa Philippines World University Fairs Sa Cebu at Maynila Ngayong Setyembre
Newswise — Incheon, South Korea — [Setyembre 17, 2025] — Inanunsyo ng University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) na sila ay makikibahagi sa nalalapit na Philippines World University Fairs 2025, na gaganapin sa Cebu sa Setyembre 26 at sa Maynila sa...
Owner: Roger Johnson (daughter Jessica is CEO)
Mapua offers course on AI engineering
Alden Monzon - The Philippine Star September 18, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Mapua University, under the Yuchengco Group of Companies, officially launched yesterday a new bachelor’s program in artificial intelligence (AI) engineering,...
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Philippines: Funds for water infrastructure diversions blocked
The move follows a petition filed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which also filed complaints with the Office of the Ombudsman against DPWH personnel and five construction companies. The Secretary of Public Works, Vince...
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Engineer in BARMM agency killed in ambush
John Unson - Philstar.com September 17, 2025 | 7:04pm COTABATO CITY, Philippines — An engineer in the social services ministry of the Bangsamoro regional government died instantly from bullet wounds sustained in an ambush in Datu Odin Sinsuat,...
Owner: Manuel V. Pangilinan
Taiwan Expo opens in the Philippines; US$50m in business deals expected
Manila, Sept. 17 (CNA) A Taiwan trade fair opened in the Philippines on Wednesday, with the organizers setting their sights on US$50 million in business opportunities. The Taiwan Expo, organized by the International Trade Administration and the...
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Gogolook CEO Jeff Kuo: Whoscall Anti-Scam App will remain free for Filipinos
Singapore — Gogolook founder and global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Kuo reaffirmed the company’s commitment to keeping the core features of its Whoscall anti-scam app free for Filipinos, calling scam protection a “human right.” Kuo said the...
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Philippine fintech Salmon secures $50m in oversubscribed Nordic bond offering
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Salmon Group Ltd, a credit-focused fintech based in the Philippines, has raised $50 million through a Nordic bond, with investor orders exceeding supply by more than two times, the company said in a statement. The latest issuance follows the...
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