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Op Sindoor gave global visibility to Indian weapons. Defence exports now shape our soft power
The Print
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July 8, 2025
In the world of geopolitics, prestige often follows precision. After the Pokhran Nuclear test in 1998, the world started acknowledging, rather grudgingly, India as a rising regional power. But our image in the global defence arena was paradoxical;...
'Bosses see us as machines': Content moderators for Big Tech unite to tackle mental trauma
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
BRUSSELS: Content moderators from the Philippines to Turkey are uniting to push for greater mental health support to help them cope with the psychological effects of exposure to a rising tide of disturbing images online. The people tasked with...
World AFP Philippines asks Japan's help searching lake for missing cockfighters
Yahoo News
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The Philippines' justice secretary said Friday he has asked for Japan's technical assistance to help the search for dozens of cockfighting participants allegedly killed by rogue police and dumped in a lake south of Manila. The case is tied to a...
From ube to adobo: The man who made London crave Filipino food
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Philippines Chosen for Major Alibaba AI Expansion — But Is It Still a US Territory?
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 2, 2025
The Philippines is poised to become a key hub for Alibaba's expansion of artificial intelligence, a move that underscores the nation's growing technological prominence. However, this development also brings to the forefront a historical question:...
Visa to bring AI payment solutions to Philippines
Rappler
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July 4, 2025
'The continuously growing digital payment sector in the Philippines makes it a prime environment for technological innovation,' says Visa Philippines country manager Jeffrey Navarro MANILA, Philippines – Visa is gearing up to launch a suite of new...
A kinder hatch: Filipino researchers aim to end duckling culling
Inquirer
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July 4, 2025
Photo courtesy of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development At a quiet hatchery in the Philippine countryside, thousands of duck eggs lie warm and still — each one holding a mystery. For...
Philippines Tobacco Industry Report 2025 Economy Cigarette Brands Thrive As Filipino Consumers Tighten Budgets
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Philippines' tobacco market declines in 2024 as smoking prevalence drops. Higher cigarette taxes raise retail prices, deterring consumption amid economic challenges. Economy brands thrive. The report provides...
Researchers develop game-changing method to help combat illegal trade: 'We urgently need to address it more effectively'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 2, 2025
It is now possible to identify wildlife trafficking hubs at airports before an incident is even reported. As researchers from the University of Southern California and University of Maryland shared, they collaborated to analyze nearly 2,000...
How Fusion of the Old and New is Daring but Possible
Philippine Asian News Today
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July 8, 2025
June 2025. Michelangelo carved the Statue of David between 1501 and 1504 from a single block of Carrara marble, which was once considered unusable. Initially meant for the Florence Cathedral, the 17-foot masterpiece was instead displayed in Piazza...
Philippines Tobacco Industry Report 2025 Excise Tax Hike Deters Cigarette Consumption As Philippines Faces High Living Costs
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Philippines' tobacco market declines in 2024 as smoking prevalence drops. Higher cigarette taxes raise retail prices, deterring consumption amid economic challenges. Economy brands thrive. The report provides...
Baba Vanga's earthquake predictions coming true? Scientists seeing signs of destruction in...., danger of massive...
India.com
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July 4, 2025
Home News Baba Vanga’s earthquake predictions coming true? Scientists seeing signs of destruction in…., danger of massive… The probability of a 7+ magnitude earthquake in Japan in the next 30 years has reached 82%. Know all the important things...
RAAF aids Philippines on remote airfields
CONTACT Magazine
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July 4, 2025
Royal Australian Air Force aviators have worked with their Philippine counterparts on support for flying operations from austere and damaged airfields. CAPTION: Armed Forces of the Philippines service members assess a runway during an Airfield...
The Philippines: Digital Innovation for Productivity and Access
OpenGov Asia
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July 3, 2025
The Philippines is steadily advancing its digital transformation agenda, demonstrating how innovation and inclusivity can reshape public services and empower communities. Two recent initiatives, in the agricultural sector in Lanao del Sur and the...
No Ninjas, Just Innovation: Ninja Van PH fortifies B2B automation capabilities with Scan-to-Print technology
Philippines Graphic
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July 4, 2025
The way goods move from factories to shelves has shifted due to the continued rise of supermarkets, specialty stores, and other modern-trade formats. Instead of large, infrequent shipments, manufacturers and distributors are now making smaller,...
‘Politics aside’: Gov, board members vow cooperation at Cebu Capitol
Cebu Daily News
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July 8, 2025
Cebu province’s new top officials: Governor Pamela Baricuatro (left) and Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco (right) | Photo courtesy of Cebu Provincial Government CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite coming from different political camps, Cebu’s top...
ASX Runners: Santa Fe, Energy World, Next Science and Loyal Metals
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 4, 2025
The news and accompanying $1.2 million capital raising at an unheard of 61 per cent premium to its last traded share price, sent the market into a frenzy. The company’s share price propelled up to a staggering 416 per cent to a high of 16 cents,...
Witnesses in Duterte’s ICC trial placed under Philippine protection
Philippine Asian News Today
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July 3, 2025
The Philippine government is protecting witnesses for Duterte’s ICC trial, while he faces crimes against humanity charges amidst ongoing legal proceedings. By Carlito Pablo The Philippine government has placed under its protection witnesses in the...
Marcos heeding clamor against online gambling
Inquirer
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — An online support group for recovering gambling addicts has at least a dozen posts every day about how people have lost their hard-earned money—ranging from a few thousands to more than a million pesos—after playing for just...
Volvo Philippines Adds Hybrid XC60 & XC90 To Lineup
CleanTechnica
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July 3, 2025
Last Updated on: 3rd July 2025, 11:59 am Yesterday, Volvo Philippines introduced two new plug-in hybrid SUVs, the XC60 PHEV and the XC90 PHEV. The launch of the new NEVs coincides with Volvo PH’s “Being Alive” campaign. According to Maria Fe Perez...