5 h. ago Asian currencies edge up, stocks fall on Mideast tensions; focus on central bank meetings

Taiwan dollar rises 0.5% Thailand stocks pare losses; baht down 0.3% Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan rate decisions due this week Most Asian currencies inched slightly up on Monday as the dollar lost ground in volatile trading, while equities fell due to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, with investors awaiting several central bank meetings this […] The post Asian currencies edge up, stocks fall on Mideast tensions; focus on central bank meetings appeared first on Interaksyon.

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29 h. ago Archbishop to youth: ‘True pilgrimage is a pilgrimage of the heart’

A Catholic archbishop on Saturday urged young Filipinos to deepen their faith beyond celebration and movement, reminding them that “true pilgrimage is a pilgrimage of the heart” during the closing Mass for the National Youth Day in Naga City. Speaking to thousands of young pilgrims gathered outside the Basílica Minore de Peñafrancia, Archbishop Emeritus Rolando […] The post Archbishop to youth: ‘True pilgrimage is a pilgrimage of the heart’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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32 h. ago How Zeinab Harake honored husband Ray Parks Jr. on Father’s Day

Content creator Zeinab Harake-Parks took to social media to pen a heartfelt Father’s Day message to her husband, Bobby Ray Parks Jr., on Sunday, June 16. RELATED: Celebrating every kind of dad: Where to eat, stay and gift this Father’s Day In her Father’s Day message, Zeinab called Ray “pinaka-green flag.” “Happy Father’s Day sa pinaka-green […] The post How Zeinab Harake honored husband Ray Parks Jr. on Father’s Day appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Indonesia urges stronger digital cooperation with Philippines

Indonesia urges stronger digital cooperation with Philippines  ANTARA News

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3 d. ago Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, And Timor

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, And Timor-Leste Lead ASEAN Tourism Surge With Strategic Visa-Free Access, Outpacing Schengen Visa Limitations : What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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4 d. ago Progressive youth groups hold a rally calling for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte at the People’s Park in Baguio on Friday. (Photos by Andy Zapata Jr./The Philippine STAR)

Progressive youth groups hold a rally calling for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte at the People’s Park in Baguio on Friday. (Photos by Andy Zapata Jr./The Philippine STAR)  Facebook

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4 d. ago ‘This is a mission of love’: Archbishop calls youth to deeper faith at NYD opening

“Life’s journey is not simply travel. It is a pilgrimage — a journey with Jesus. And that pilgrimage, we call discipleship.” With these words, Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon of Caceres formally opened National Youth Day with an outdoor Mass at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral on Wednesday, June 11. Speaking before thousands of young Catholics from […] The post ‘This is a mission of love’: Archbishop calls youth to deeper faith at NYD opening appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago Philippines' push to lift tourism to 20% of GDP is 'very realistic': Ayala Corp

Philippines' push to lift tourism to 20% of GDP is 'very realistic': Ayala Corp  CNBC

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6 d. ago [Updated] Lifull Connect buys Lamudi's operations in Indonesia and the Philippines

[Updated] Lifull Connect buys Lamudi's operations in Indonesia and the Philippines  DealStreetAsia

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6 d. ago Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, And Japan See Regional Budget Travel Collapse As Jetstar Asia Announces Complete Closure, Employee Layoffs, And Network Exit After Two Decades

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, And Japan See Regional Budget Travel Collapse As Jetstar Asia Announces Complete Closure, Employee Layoffs, And Network Exit After Two Decades  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago Philippines, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam Spark Unprecedented Travel Surge Across Southeast Asia with Powerful Tourism Strategies and easy visa free access

Philippines, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam Spark Unprecedented Travel Surge Across Southeast Asia with Powerful Tourism Strategies and easy visa free access  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Palau Joins Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China In A Bold Push To Woo Indian Travellers With Game

Palau Joins Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China In A Bold Push To Woo Indian Travellers With Game-Changing Visa-Free Travel Access  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies

Lots of people who vape want to quit, but there’s very little guidance on how best to do so. In the U.S., recent reports estimate that 5.9% of youth and 4.5% of adults currently vape. This proportion varies worldwide, however. In Britain, an estimated 7.8% of youth and 11% of adults vape. Vaping nicotine is […] The post Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago CABINET RESET TAKES SHAPE: MARCOS FINALIZES WHO STAYS, WHO GOES — Dateline Philippines

CABINET RESET TAKES SHAPE: MARCOS FINALIZES WHO STAYS, WHO GOES — Dateline Philippines  Asian Journal News

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1 week ago Harvey Weinstein’s accusers ‘all said no,’ prosecutor tells jury as rape retrial ends

He is accused of a 2013 rape and assaults in 2002 and 2006 Defense tells jurors the accusers lied on witness stand Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was overturned on appeal NEW YORK — A prosecutor on Wednesday told jurors in Harvey Weinstein’s Manhattan retrial that the evidence clearly showed the former movie mogul raped three women, pushing […] The post Harvey Weinstein’s accusers ‘all said no,’ prosecutor tells jury as rape retrial ends appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago ‘Public is waiting’: Constitution cited as push to impeach Duterte gains support

Calls are mounting to push through with the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte amid growing concerns over the uncertainty of the proceedings, with many citing the need to hold officials accountable. Duterte is under scrutiny over supposed corruption in relation to accusations of misusing millions of public funds under her office, the Office of […] The post ‘Public is waiting’: Constitution cited as push to impeach Duterte gains support appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Philippines rolls out 12% VAT on digital services, but most Steam game prices stay the same for now

Philippines rolls out 12% VAT on digital services, but most Steam game prices stay the same for now  GosuGamers

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1 week ago HIV Crisis Explodes in the Philippines: Youth Under Siege as Infections Surge 50%

HIV Crisis Explodes in the Philippines: Youth Under Siege as Infections Surge 50%  Sri Lanka Guardian

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2 w. ago Philippines calls for health emergency as HIV cases among youth surge 500% in Q1

Philippines calls for health emergency as HIV cases among youth surge 500% in Q1  chinadailyasia.com

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2 w. ago Marketing for the next generation: HSMA to spotlight youth upskilling at 3rd summit

With more young individuals entering the industry, a hotel association president emphasized the need to adapt to the needs of these “new breeds” to encourage them to stay in the workforce. Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) president Loleth So said the younger generation has different needs compared to previous ones. “You need to really […] The post Marketing for the next generation: HSMA to spotlight youth upskilling at 3rd summit appeared first on Interaksyon.

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