5 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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6 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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6 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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25 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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31 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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36 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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45 h. ago After sentencing, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to Brooklyn jail he calls ‘inhumane’

Combs’ Brooklyn jail has suffered from violence, understaffing Jail has housed Ghislaine Maxwell, Luigi Mangione, Sam Bankman-Fried Combs sentenced to four years in prison NEW YORK — After being sentenced to four years in prison on Friday over his conviction on prostitution-related charges, Sean “Diddy” Combs returned to a Brooklyn jail where he has spent more than a year […] The post After sentencing, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to Brooklyn jail he calls ‘inhumane’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Public urged not to forget missing sabungeros amid flood issue

Discussions about other national issues that deserve equal attention arose as Filipinos continued to talk about the flood control controversy. On Thursday, September 25, a Reddit user shared a meme of two kids in a swimming pool, one drowning while another is being helped by an adult. It was accompanied by another meme showing skeletal […] The post Public urged not to forget missing sabungeros amid flood issue 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 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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2 w. ago ‘You’ve made it’: Taguig shopping mall’s contribution to artists’ careers earn buzz

Talks of certain shopping mall’s involvement in artists’ career milestones became the talk among Filipinos. Pinoy pop culture-oriented page “Follow The Trend Movement” or FFTM posted a screengrab from the August 20 episode of the Spotify podcast “Dogshow Divas with Macoy Dubs,” where the hosts talked about Market! Market! The post showed content creator Macoy […] The post ‘You’ve made it’: Taguig shopping mall’s contribution to artists’ careers earn buzz appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Sara Duterte's phone call: Can a talk about 'love life' prove Rodrigo Duterte is fit for trial?

Sara Duterte's phone call: Can a talk about 'love life' prove Rodrigo Duterte is fit for trial?  Gulf News

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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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3 w. ago How and where to meet bestselling author Hwang Boreum in Manila

Hwang Boreum, South Korean author of the best-selling novel “Welcome to Hyunam-dong Bookshop,” is in Manila for a series of book talks and signing events. Called “Stories in the Bookshop,” Hwang is gracing a three-part talk and signing series until September 13.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Korean Cultural […] The post How and where to meet bestselling author Hwang Boreum in Manila appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Trump Administration Boosts Philippines Aid amidst Health Crisis

Trump Administration Boosts Philippines Aid amidst Health Crisis  Devdiscourse

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4 w. ago Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead in ‘political assassination’

Kirk, 31, fatally shot at speaking event Police still searching for shooter Kirk co-founded largest conservative youth organization in US Trump orders US flags flown at half-staff WASHINGTON — U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck on Wednesday during an event at a Utah university that the governor described as […] The post Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead in ‘political assassination’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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