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PH gaming operators: Total ban will only push millions of players into black market
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – With the proposals to outlaw online gambling, licensed operators in the Philippines warned that an outright prohibition will only push millions of players to the black market where illegal operators thrive. Signed by 14...
‘Stronger enforcement key for smoke-free Philippines
Philstar
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July 5, 2025
JAKARTA – Philip Morris International (PMI) is optimistic about its vision of a smoke-free future in the Philippines, but tougher implementation of regulations and curbing misinformation will be crucial. Tomoko Iida, director of scientific...
The young heroes who help save the Philippines
The Manila Times
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July 5, 2025
THE greatest force in the world is one that attracts and brings people and things together, one that created the Earth and affects everyone, for good or bad. This force can unite and strengthen bonds. The closer they are, the stronger and greater...
Licensed online gaming operators, PAGCOR urge stronger regulation over outright ban
Philstar
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ licensed online gaming operators are standing united with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and forward-thinking lawmakers, advocating for robust regulation rather than a total...
Resorts World Sentosa Officially Opens Singapore Oceanarium, Invites Filipino Travelers to Reimagined Marine Experiences
Out of Town Blog
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July 5, 2025
Ticket sales for the new Singapore Oceanarium are now open, featuring exciting programs and celebrations before the public opening on July 24. Resorts World Sentosa proudly announces the opening of the Singapore Oceanarium, a one-of-a-kind marine...
Child abuse charges filed vs six tagged in mauling a PWD bus passenger
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The family of a busway passenger alias “Macmac” – who is a person with disability (PWD) – has filed a child abuse complaint against six people accused of mauling a helpless victim on the Edsa carousel on June 9....
Review: Magellan
Cineuropa
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09/07/2025 - Lav Diaz enjoys his first star collaboration in this epic focusing on the Age of Discovery, with Gael García Bernal playing the famed explorer Ferdinand Magellan Gael García Bernal in Magellan Across his long career, Lav Diaz has...
US aircraft carrier docks in Philippines a day after China’s Shandong visits Hong Kong to ‘boost patriotism’
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
The US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived off the coast of Manila on Thursday, July 3, just a day after China’s Shandong aircraft carrier battle group entered Hong Kong. The George Washington, part of Carrier...
Carson honors ABC7 Fil-Am journalists on Philippine-American Friendship Day
Asian Journal
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July 5, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email ABC7 Eyewitness News journalists Tony Cabrera, Irene Cruz, and Denise Dador were honored with a City of Carson proclamation during the July 1, 2025, City Council meeting in celebration of Filipino Friendship Day....
Louvre Abu Dhabi reveals new global masterpieces display
Emirati Times
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July 9, 2025
Abu Dhabi: Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched a captivating new display of masterpieces that showcases a blend of recent acquisitions and renowned international loans, further enriching the museum’s universal storytelling approach. The collection, on...
6 Filipino shoe designers step up international game
Rappler
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July 5, 2025
Several Filipino footwear designers look to redefine what Pinoy-made shoes mean. More than the locally sourced weaves and fibers, it’s the spirit behind the designs that make them truly Filipino. Woven into every pair aren’t just the hopes,...
QRC Leads Global Cybersecurity Dialogue at its Grand Flagship Event in Pattaya, Thailand, Driving Trust, Innovation, and Cybersecurity
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 9, 2025
IMC Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9: QRC Assurance And Solutions, a leading global provider of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) services, specializing in Information Security, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity & Resilience, organized a...
Between Two Flags: A Filipino American Reflection on the Fourth of July
Asian Journal
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July 5, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email On the Fourth of July, the United States comes together in celebration—barbecues and fireworks, parades and patriotic songs. It is a day that honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when a...
Filipino military pushes naval base upgrades, fearing Chinese spying
Defense News
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July 2, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is ramping up its maritime defense posture with plans to establish and upgrade several naval bases in critical areas across the archipelago, including an island base under a basing agreement with the United...
EY GDS Philippines named IBPAP’s Technology Company of the Year for 2025
Manila Standard
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June 30, 2025
EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) Philippines has been honored as the “Technology Company of the Year” at the SOLAIA: The IT-BPM Awards 2025, held on June 11. Organized by the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IBPAP),...
Filipino reggae singer Elias J TV to launch first US tour in September
The Manila Times
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July 2, 2025
Filipino reggae singer Elias Gabonada Lintucan Jr., known professionally as Elias J TV, will launch his first US tour this September, spotlighting reggae across Filipino-American communities and music fans nationwide. The tour, which has been...
Philippine technology firm DigiPlus to launch Brazil iGaming platform in September
Inside Asian Gaming
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July 2, 2025
Philippines gaming technology supplier DigiPlus Interactive Corp said Wednesday it expects to go live with its Brazil iGaming operations in September. The offering will include an extensive line-up of livestreamed games, slots, table games and...
UAE-led operation sees 94 people arrested for environmental crimes in Amazon Basin
The National News
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The UAE has led a major international operation against environmental crimes in the Amazon Basin, resulting in 94 arrests and the seizure of assets valued at more than $64 million. The 14-day effort, Operation Green Shield, was a multinational...
Philippines still a lower middle-income country, according to World Bank
Business World
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July 2, 2025
THE PHILIPPINES is still classified as a lower middle-income country after just missing the threshold to achieve upper middle-income country (UMIC) status, according to the World Bank. The World Bank’s latest country income classification showed...
Deep tech startup merger creates global powerhouse MagnaTerra Technologies
Stockhead
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July 5, 2025
A new deep tech company, MagnaTerra, has been formed after the merger of globally leading startups NextOre and MRead MagnaTerra’s launch follows an $11 million capital raise and support from some of Australia’s leading investors in technology,...