2 h. ago Trump nominates Florida restaurateur as ambassador to Philippines

Trump nominates Florida restaurateur as ambassador to Philippines  Philstar.com

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8 h. ago MANILA, Philippines — President Donald Trump has appointed Lee Lipton, a former businessman from Florida, as US ambassador to the Philippines. Read more: https://tmt.news/2197375

MANILA, Philippines — President Donald Trump has appointed Lee Lipton, a former businessman from Florida, as US ambassador to the Philippines. Read more: https://tmt.news/2197375  LinkedIn

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9 h. ago Florida businessman is Trump’s pick as next US ambassador to PH

Florida businessman is Trump’s pick as next US ambassador to PH  Rappler

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10 h. ago Trump names new US envoy to the Philippines to replace MaryKay Carlson

Trump names new US envoy to the Philippines to replace MaryKay Carlson  The Manila Times

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28 h. ago On a grim anniversary, an end to Gaza’s violence is suddenly clear – if both sides can make sacrifices

Two years into the most horrific chapter in the history of Israel and Palestine, a glimmer of hope has been offered to both sides by US President Donald Trump’s plan for a permanent ceasefire and initial steps towards a faraway peace, or at least coexistence. The plan at this stage is extremely vague, full of […] The post On a grim anniversary, an end to Gaza’s violence is suddenly clear – if both sides can make sacrifices appeared first on Interaksyon.

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29 h. ago ‘Power trip?’: Sol Aragones’ scholarship remarks raise eyebrows online

A video of Laguna Gov. Sol Aragones commenting on scholarships went viral on discussion forums. Filipino Reddit users shared clips of the former newscaster telling her constituents that she noticed their demeanor upon entering the venue. She then told them they should be grateful that she is not the type to take things personally, adding […] The post ‘Power trip?’: Sol Aragones’ scholarship remarks raise eyebrows online appeared first on Interaksyon.

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35 h. ago Trump says he will talk to DOJ about Maxwell pardon, says Diddy asked for one

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday left the door open to a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. Trump also said that Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was sentenced on Friday to more than four years in prison over his conviction on prostitution-related charges, […] The post Trump says he will talk to DOJ about Maxwell pardon, says Diddy asked for one appeared first on Interaksyon.

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39 h. ago World Bank sees steady Philippine growth despite Trump tariff

World Bank sees steady Philippine growth despite Trump tariff  Inquirer.net

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3 d. ago American call center boss ‘locked doors and made staff work through earthquake’

A boss at an American-owned call center allegedly locked the doors and forced staff to work through an earthquake that killed 68 people in Cebu. Doc Camarillo, management director of business process outsourcing firm iPloy in Cebu, reportedly blocked the exit of the office while employees were evacuating on September 30. A magnitude 6.9 quake […] The post American call center boss ‘locked doors and made staff work through earthquake’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Basketball Pros Promote American Excellence in Sports, Deepen U.S.

Basketball Pros Promote American Excellence in Sports, Deepen U.S.-Philippine Ties  U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (.gov)

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2 w. ago ‘Finally’: Pinoys rejoice over Jessica Sanchez’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ victory

“Finally, she won!” Filipinos were elated after Filipino-American Jessica Sanchez snagged the crown on Season 20 of “America’s Got Talent,” marking her second time competing since her 2006 stint. The half-Pinay won the grand champion title on Thursday, September 25, after receiving the highest number of votes, beating improv rapper Chris Turner. Apart from the […] The post ‘Finally’: Pinoys rejoice over Jessica Sanchez’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ victory appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Typhoon Ragasa: Trump aid cuts leave the Philippines more exposed to cyclones

Typhoon Ragasa: Trump aid cuts leave the Philippines more exposed to cyclones  The Independent

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2 w. ago Typhoon Ragasa: Trump aid cuts leave the Philippines more exposed to powerful cyclones

Typhoon Ragasa: Trump aid cuts leave the Philippines more exposed to powerful cyclones  the-independent.com

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2 w. ago Maria Ressa warns Trump’s US mirrors Philippines’ path to authoritarianism

Maria Ressa warns Trump’s US mirrors Philippines’ path to authoritarianism  Yahoo News Canada

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2 w. ago How Bruno Mars, Rosé reacted to humorous Pinoy tarp congratulating ‘APT’ win

Filipino-American singer Bruno Mars reacted to a tarpaulin celebrating his and BLACKPINK’s Rosé‘s MTV VMA “Song of the Year” win in the Philippines. On Wednesday, September 24, the artist posted an image of a tarpaulin featuring Rosé and another man who resembled Bruno. “Congratulations! ROSE [AND] BRUNO MARS on winning VMA Song of the Year […] The post How Bruno Mars, Rosé reacted to humorous Pinoy tarp congratulating ‘APT’ win appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Trump’s aid cuts leave the Philippines more exposed to powerful cyclones like Typhoon Ragasa

Trump’s aid cuts leave the Philippines more exposed to powerful cyclones like Typhoon Ragasa  The Independent

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2 w. ago Americans are ‘deer in the headlights’ in face of Trump assault on free speech, Maria Ressa tells Jon Stewart

Americans are ‘deer in the headlights’ in face of Trump assault on free speech, Maria Ressa tells Jon Stewart  The Guardian

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2 w. ago Can Charlie Kirk really be considered a ‘martyr’? A Christianity historian explains

Charlie Kirk: white nationalist, conservative Christian, right-wing social media personality, shooting victim, and now, a “martyr”. That is, according to his supporters. Since Kirk’s death last week, a number of his followers from the Christian right have ascribed him the title of “martyr”. President Donald Trump himself called Kirk a “martyr for truth and freedom”. […] The post Can Charlie Kirk really be considered a ‘martyr’? A Christianity historian explains appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago How ‘Wednesday’ star Emma Myers felt as she delivered Filipino lines

“Wednesday” star Emma Myers shared her feelings after delivering Filipino lines in an episode on the show’s second season. The American actress, who plays Enid Sinclair, the werewolf best friend of Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna Ortega), opened up about speaking a foreign language in the second season’s sixth episode. Clips of the actress speaking […] The post How ‘Wednesday’ star Emma Myers felt as she delivered Filipino lines appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago US, Canada, and Norway Lose Tourists in Shocking Decline Due to American Prez Donald Trump Policies, While China, Qatar, and Philippines Dominate the Tourism Market, New Ways are Here

US, Canada, and Norway Lose Tourists in Shocking Decline Due to American Prez Donald Trump Policies, While China, Qatar, and Philippines Dominate the Tourism Market, New Ways are Here  Travel And Tour World

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