2 h. ago Will overseas Filipino workers sway the Philippines’ midterm elections?

Will overseas Filipino workers sway the Philippines’ midterm elections?  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago Philippine Church mourns death of Pope Francis, who praised Filipinos for ‘bringing joy to the whole world’

Bells tolled as news broke of the death of Pope Francis, whose apostolic voyage a decade ago to console typhoon victims and stirring tribute to Filipinos as “smugglers of faith” and bearers of “joy to the whole world” made a lasting impression on the Philippine Church. Jose Cardinal Advincula, the archbishop of Manila and one […] The post Philippine Church mourns death of Pope Francis, who praised Filipinos for ‘bringing joy to the whole world’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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26 h. ago Philippines posts $2 billion balance of payment deficit in March By Reuters

Philippines posts $2 billion balance of payment deficit in March By Reuters  Investing.com

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26 h. ago Philippines’ balance of payments swings to $2 billion deficit in March

Philippines’ balance of payments swings to $2 billion deficit in March  Investing.com

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26 h. ago Philippines posts $2 billion balance of payment deficit in March

Philippines posts $2 billion balance of payment deficit in March  Reuters

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32 h. ago China navy says Philippine frigate illegally entered Scarborough Shoal waters

BEIJING — China’s Southern Theatre navy said a Philippines frigate had “illegally intruded” into the waters of Scarborough Shoal on Sunday, “seriously violating” Chinese sovereignty and laws, according to a statement. The navy monitored and drove the vessel away, it said. The navy urged the Philippine side to immediately stop the “infringement and provocation”, its spokesperson said […] The post China navy says Philippine frigate illegally entered Scarborough Shoal waters appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Fincantieri, TKMS Join Forces to Offer Submarine to Philippine Navy

Fincantieri, TKMS Join Forces to Offer Submarine to Philippine Navy  The Defense Post

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4 d. ago Posts falsely claim outdated ballot template proves Philippine election fraud

Posts falsely claim outdated ballot template proves Philippine election fraud  AFP Fact Check

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4 d. ago 4 dead after dredging vessel capsizes in Occidental Mindoro, says Philippine coast guard

MANILA — Four people, including a Chinese national, have died and seven others are still missing off a western Philippine province after a dredging vessel carrying 25 people capsized two days ago, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Thursday. The MV Hong Hai 16 was carrying 2,000 litres of lube oil and 30,000 liters of diesel when […] The post 4 dead after dredging vessel capsizes in Occidental Mindoro, says Philippine coast guard appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Rappler Facebook post altered to falsely show Philippines councillor turning on impeached VP

Rappler Facebook post altered to falsely show Philippines councillor turning on impeached VP  AFP Fact Check

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7 d. ago Manila praises Google’s move to put ‘West Philippine Sea’ on the map

Manila praises Google’s move to put ‘West Philippine Sea’ on the map  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago ‘Sa wakas’: Google Maps’ recognition of West Philippine Sea label draws praise

“Sa wakas.” This was the sentiment shared by many Filipinos online after learning that Google Maps has finally recognized the waters west of the Philippine archipelago as the West Philippine Sea, replacing the previous South China Sea label. For the longest time, the digital mapping platform marked the western portion of the archipelago’s waters as part […] The post ‘Sa wakas’: Google Maps’ recognition of West Philippine Sea label draws praise appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago What’s on the menu: LongHorn Steakhouse opens first Philippine location

Steak lovers, this one’s for you! LongHorn Steakhouse, the popular American restaurant known for its grilled steaks “done right,” has landed in the Philippines. READ: ‘You can’t fake steak’: What to expect at LongHorn Steakhouse opening in Philippines this March The steakhouse opened its doors to the public at Streetscape, Shangri-La Plaza Mall on Friday, April 11. Prior […] The post What’s on the menu: LongHorn Steakhouse opens first Philippine location appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Fake accounts drove praise of Duterte and now target Philippine election

One-third of X accounts discussing Duterte’s arrest are fake, research finds Disinformation shaping Philippine election discourse, report says ‘Fake networks didn’t just show up – they shaped the conversation’ – Cyabra CEO Fake accounts could generate 54 million views, firm says BANGKOK — A sophisticated network of fake social media accounts sprang to the impassioned defense of […] The post Fake accounts drove praise of Duterte and now target Philippine election appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago BSP governor says rate cuts will not happen at every meeting

MANILA — The Philippine central bank governor said on Friday rate cuts between monetary policy meetings are unlikely and easing will not happen at every meeting. READ: BSP cuts policy rate, signals more cuts Governor Eli Remolona told Bloomberg television he was not sure how many more rate cuts there would be this year. He said Philippines […] The post BSP governor says rate cuts will not happen at every meeting appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Kanlaon Volcano eruption in the Philippines today sends ash miles into the air

Kanlaon Volcano eruption in the Philippines today sends ash miles into the air  CBS NewsPhilippines' Kanlaon volcano eruption resumes, says seismology agency  ReutersVolcano erupts in central Philippines, spewing ash 4km high  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago New Philippine Tourism Representative in Los Angeles Assumes Post — Southern California

New Philippine Tourism Representative in Los Angeles Assumes Post — Southern California  Asian Journal News

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2 w. ago From The Hague to home: Sara Duterte returns to Philippines for midterm clash

From The Hague to home: Sara Duterte returns to Philippines for midterm clash  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Filipino surfing locale revives mangroves through ecotourism

Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve hailed as new Ramsar site Mangrove cutting and illegal fishing were rampant in Siargao Behavior change, ecotourism key to protecting mangroves MANILA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Since he was 15, Junrey Longos has lived among lush mangrove forests and turquoise waters in Del Carmen, his hometown in the Philippines‘ surfing capital on Siargao Island. […] The post Filipino surfing locale revives mangroves through ecotourism appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Deaths from future big quake in Philippines may surpass 50,000: seismologist

Deaths from future big quake in Philippines may surpass 50,000: seismologist  South China Morning Post

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