22 h. 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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46 h. 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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67 h. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Postcards: After Duterte's arrest, Philippine drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods

Postcards: After Duterte's arrest, Philippine drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods  sightmagazine.com.au

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2 w. ago Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling for his return to the Philippines from International Criminal Court custody. Duterte was taken by the ICC on March 11 after his arrest in the Philippine capital Manila on murder charges […] The post Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago 2 Philippine shrines granted ‘spiritual bond’ with Italian basilicas

Two churches in the Philippines have been granted a new spiritual relationship with popular basilicas in Italy. The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Augustine in Baliwag, Bulacan announced Friday it was granted the “spiritual bond of affinity” with the Basilica di San Pietro in Ciel D’Oro, one of the most ancient churches in Pavia. […] The post 2 Philippine shrines granted ‘spiritual bond’ with Italian basilicas appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Duterte’s downfall: will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?

Duterte’s downfall: will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago What Duterte’s downfall means for Marcos – and the Philippines

What Duterte’s downfall means for Marcos – and the Philippines  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago What Duterte’s downfall means for Sara, Marcos and the Philippines

What Duterte’s downfall means for Sara, Marcos and the Philippines  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago US Defense Secretary reaffirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to the Philippines

MANILA — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines during his meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday. Hegseth, who is in the Philippines as part of a trip to Asia, emphasized the strong alliance, friendship, and cooperation between the two nations. […] The post US Defense Secretary reaffirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to the Philippines appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Philippines’ trade deficit narrows to $3.15 billion in February

MANILA — The Philippines’ trade deficit fell to its lowest level in nearly four years in February as exports sustained their recent growth, although at a slower pace, and imports declined, preliminary official data showed on Friday. The Philippine Statistics Authority said the trade gap narrowed to $3.15 billion in February, the smallest since June 2021. January’s […] The post Philippines’ trade deficit narrows to $3.15 billion in February appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Tennis: Philippine wild card Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami semis, Zverev out

Philippine wild card Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest win of her young career with a stunning 6-2 7-5 upset of Polish world number two Iga Swiatek on Wednesday to extend her dream run at the Miami Open into the semi-finals. The big-hitting 19-year-old showed no signs of intimidation playing against one of her idols […] The post Tennis: Philippine wild card Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami semis, Zverev out appeared first on Interaksyon.

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