5 h. ago Why FitFlop is ramping up its store presence in the Philippines

Why FitFlop is ramping up its store presence in the Philippines  Drapers

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12 h. ago Immigration raids in Los Angeles hit small business owners: ‘It’s worse than COVID’

ICE raids hit Hispanic small businesses Street vendors, restaurant workers, too afraid to buy supplies Trump crackdown threatens local economies LOS ANGELES — Juan Ibarra stands outside his fruit and vegetable outlet in Los Angeles’ vast fresh produce market, the place in the city center where Hispanic restaurateurs, street vendors and taco truck operators buy supplies every […] The post Immigration raids in Los Angeles hit small business owners: ‘It’s worse than COVID’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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34 h. ago Legazpi diocese blasts environmental crisis, cites ‘systemic neglect’

The Diocese of Legazpi has condemned what it described as worsening environmental degradation in Albay province, blaming irresponsible quarrying, deforestation and a lack of public consultation on infrastructure projects as evidence of “systemic neglect.” In a pastoral statement issued Sunday, Bishop Joel Baylon and the diocesan clergy urged government officials and the public to take […] The post Legazpi diocese blasts environmental crisis, cites ‘systemic neglect’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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43 h. ago SSS Payment Schedule For the Philippines in 2025: Important Dates and New Amounts

SSS Payment Schedule For the Philippines in 2025: Important Dates and New Amounts  woncaeurope2024.org

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50 h. ago The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, has issued a safety advisory amid ongoing missile barrages between Israel and Iran.

The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, has issued a safety advisory amid ongoing missile barrages between Israel and Iran.  Facebook

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4 d. ago Filipino families flee Northern Irish home after night of anti

BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland — Michael Sancio, a resident of the Northern Irish town of Ballymena, said he was woken at midnight on Tuesday by masked men banging loudly on windows. Sancio, his wife and daughter, and a couple who share their house – all originally from the Philippines – grabbed their passports and a few belongings and […] The post Filipino families flee Northern Irish home after night of anti-immigrant violence appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago Philippines issues travel warning for Iraq following rising Middle East tensions

Philippines issues travel warning for Iraq following rising Middle East tensions  Dimsum Daily

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5 d. ago ‘Character developments’ observed in Senate sessions on impeach trial

Senators gather with the graduating members of the upper chamber — Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III, Nancy Binay, Bong Revilla Jr., Grace Poe, and Cynthia Villar — following the final session of the 19th Congress on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (The STAR/Jesse Bustos) The post ‘Character developments’ observed in Senate sessions on impeach trial appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Convenient Inconvenience: On a Mission to Reduce the Philippines’ Reliance on Single

Convenient Inconvenience: On a Mission to Reduce the Philippines’ Reliance on Single-Use Plastic Sachets  Earth.Org

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6 d. ago Senate returns VP Sara impeachment case to lower house hours after convening trial

Vice President Sara Duterte a likely presidential contender Senate seeks clarification on constitutionality of complaint Duterte says case is politically motivated Senate move could add fuel to emotionally charged debate MANILA — Senators on Tuesday voted to return an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte to the lower house to clarify its constitutionality, in a surprise move just […] The post Senate returns VP Sara impeachment case to lower house hours after convening trial appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Philippine Senate returns VP impeachment case to lower house hours after convening trial

Philippine Senate returns VP impeachment case to lower house hours after convening trial  Reuters

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7 d. ago Senate votes to return Sara Duterte impeachment case to lower house

Vice-President Sara Duterte a likely presidential contender Senate seeks clarification on constitutionality of complaint Duterte has denied all allegations against her MANILA — Philippine senators on Tuesday voted to send an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte back to the lower house for clarification, just hours after convening a trial that could see her banned from politics for life. After […] The post Senate votes to return Sara Duterte impeachment case to lower house appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Senators prepare to be jurors in Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial

Vice-President Sara Duterte a likely presidential contender President distances himself from the impeachment Trial result could have big implications for Philippine politics Duterte ready to fight ‘baseless’ accusations MANILA — Philippine senators were preparing to be sworn in as jurors in Wednesday’s impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, who faces a lifetime political ban if convicted of […] The post Senators prepare to be jurors in Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Escudero’s ‘forthwith’ EDSA busway remark resurfaces amid Senate impeachment talks

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s use of the word “forthwith”—uttered after his vehicle was caught in the EDSA bus lane, has resurfaced amid calls for the Senate to promptly act on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Social media users, including writer Gerry Cacanindin, recalled that the Senate chief used the word “forthwith” when he […] The post Escudero’s ‘forthwith’ EDSA busway remark resurfaces amid Senate impeachment talks appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago ‘Let truth takes its course’: CBCP head urges Senate to uphold impeachment duty

The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Tuesday urged the Senate to fulfill its constitutional responsibility in addressing the impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, CBCP president, said the Senate’s role in impeachment proceedings is a “solemn mandate” and not a matter of political convenience. […] The post ‘Let truth takes its course’: CBCP head urges Senate to uphold impeachment duty appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Full text: CBCP President’s statement on the Senate’s responsibility in the impeachment process

As President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, I speak not in the name of any political group or interest, but from the perspective of the Church’s social teaching, which calls for moral responsibility, accountability, and the primacy of the common good in public life. The Senate of the Republic of the Philippines […] The post Full text: CBCP President’s statement on the Senate’s responsibility in the impeachment process appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Archbishop warns delaying VP Duterte impeachment a ‘grave sin’

A Catholic archbishop on Monday warned that delaying the impeachment process of Vice President Sara Duterte is not only a political failure, but a ‘grave sin of omission’ that offends truth, justice and the public’s right to accountability. READ: Church’s social action arm urges ‘moral courage’ in VP Duterte impeachment case | Religious group hits ‘deliberate delay’ in […] The post Archbishop warns delaying VP Duterte impeachment a ‘grave sin’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Why the Musk and Trump relationship is breaking down – a psychologist explains

It is not a good break-up. These were always two big beasts used to getting their own way. Two alpha males, if you like the evolutionary metaphor, trying to get along. And now the Donald Trump and Elon Musk relationship is in meltdown. Who could forget that iconic image from just a few short weeks […] The post Why the Musk and Trump relationship is breaking down – a psychologist explains appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Church’s social action arm urges ‘moral courage’ in VP Duterte impeachment case

The social action arm of the Catholic Church has called for “moral courage” in the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, president of Caritas Philippines, urged the Senate to act on the case with urgency while maintaining “utmost integrity” and a strong commitment to the rule of law. “Let this […] The post Church’s social action arm urges ‘moral courage’ in VP Duterte impeachment case appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Religious group hits ‘deliberate delay’ in VP Duterte impeachment trial

A Catholic religious organization issued a scathing statement Thursday condemning what it called the “deliberate delay” in the Senate trial for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a strongly worded message, the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Commission of the Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines said consecrated persons could no […] The post Religious group hits ‘deliberate delay’ in VP Duterte impeachment trial appeared first on Interaksyon.

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