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Filipino clothing company teams up with DOST-PTRI to turn fabric scraps to yarn
Philippine STAR
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June 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — How to properly dispose of textile waste is a serious problem that needs to be addressed urgently. The Philippines generates tons of textile waste annually, with much of it ending up in landfills, and thus contributing to...
Filipinos in US facing more risks due to Trump bill
Business World
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June 29, 2025
US President Donald J. Trump’s proposed tax measure “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” which will impose a 3.5% tax on remittances, could generate “negative repercussions” for undocumented and temporary Filipino migrants, an analyst said. “Given that...
Alexandra Eala Becomes First Filipina Tennis Player to Reach WTA Final
Tempo.co
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June 29, 2025
ALEXANDRA Eala has become the first Filipina tennis player to advance to the final of a Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournament. Eala defeated Varvara Gracheva in the WTA 250 Eastbourne Open semifinal on grass. The match, which lasted for two...
Top Retirement Havens In The Philippines From Just $1,000 A Month
Forbes
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Hidden beach in Matinloc Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines getty With its low-key lifestyle, exotic culture, and natural beauty, it’s easy to see why the Philippines is a popular retirement destination for many. Retirees on a budget also...
Ukraine calling on Philippines to join Bring Kids Back UA initiative
Ukrinform
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June 29, 2025
Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President, COO at the Bring Kids Back UA initiative Daria Zarivna called on the Philippines to join the international coalition for the return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia. Zarivna spoke via...
F. Sionil José’s Solidaridad Bookshop in Manila closes after 59 years
Rappler
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June 29, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. According to the José family, the cultural landmark in Ermita, Manila is now up for sale MANILA, Philippines – After nearly six decades,...
As Gen Z and millennial women look to get money-smart, Dow Janes is trending upward
Los Angeles Times
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June 29, 2025
After Britt Baker graduated from Harvard Business School in 2016, her friends back in California begged for a souvenir: the best investment advice she’d learned. Baker, 37, indulged them, starting out of her Fairfax, Calif., living room a finance...
First Batch Of Repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers From Iran Arrive In Philippines
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Philippine government on June 28 repatriated the first group of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Iran escaping the conflict between the Islamic Republic and Israel. Six OFWs from Iran arrived at Ninoy Aquino...
‘All loved by God’: Finding space in the Church as an LGBTQ+ Catholic
Rappler
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June 29, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Jess is grateful to be part of a community where he is loved and welcomed. He recognizes, however, that this is not the case for many LGBTQ+...
The blind spot of the reframed teacher education curriculum
Philippine STAR
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June 29, 2025
On May 27, 2025, the Teacher Education Council approved a “reframed” set of Professional Education Courses for pre-service teachers. At first glance, it appears neatly organized under four domains: The Learner, The Teacher, The Learning Process,...
WATCH: What are some misconceptions about the LGBTQ+ community?
Rappler
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June 29, 2025
Participants at the 2025 Cebu City Pride Parade debunk some misconceptions about the LGBTQ+ community CEBU, Philippines – No, they are not some plague or salot sa lipunan. More than five decades since the first brick was thrown at the Stonewall...
Carabao in Napa: A bold, beautiful moment for Filipino cuisine
Rappler
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June 29, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Carabao, the new Filipino restaurant in downtown Napa, doesn’t try to replace our parents’ cooking, but reinterprets them with the precision...
Ibis Styles Manila sparks creative spaces
Manila Standard
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June 28, 2025
In the heart of Araneta City, known as the City of Firsts, where creativity pulses through every alley and inspiration is part of the skyline—ibis Styles Manila Araneta City proudly launches a pioneering artistic movement: The Style Curators. More...
Tide of change in Philippines as women revive watersheds and livelihoods
Media Monitors Network
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June 28, 2025
Onshore, women in this tropical zone gather to mend torn nets, sort the day’s catch, and prepare their harvests for the market. Among them is Christina Guevarra, who gently frees a blue swimming crab from her net. “From February to May, we are...
St. Paul Public Schools brings in special-education teachers from Philippines to meet needs
Pioneer Press - Minnesota
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June 29, 2025
Jonelle Madera has experienced a lot of change in the last school year. The elementary school teacher and mother of four left her home country of the Philippines for the first time, moved to the U.S. and began what is expected to be at least three...
Philippine Flavors sizzle in Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil
Out of Town Blog
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June 27, 2025
?In Episode 7 of the latest Season of the acclaimed Netflix travel and food series, Somebody Feed Phil, the Philippines’ vibrant culinary scene and cultural heritage take center stage, earning international recognition. Department of Tourism (DOT)...
UFC 317 Ring/Octagon Girls — Relationship Status, Ethnicity & More
Essentially Sports
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June 28, 2025
UFC 317 is ready to light up the T-Mobile Arena for another action-packed International Fight Week. Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira are set to throw down for the vacant lightweight title, with a star-studded crowd watching every move. Plus,...
Filipinas face Saudi Arabia
Philstar
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June 28, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The journey to the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup and potentially the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup starts for the Philippines. The Filipinas take the first step as they face Saudi Arabia in the WAC Qualifiers’ Group G kicks-off...
IBIS STYLES MANILA ARANETA CITY SPARKS CREATIVE SPACES: THE CITY’S NEW STYLE CURATORS TAKE THE LEAD
Philippines Graphic
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June 28, 2025
Meet the Style Curators of the new era, a creative movement begins here In the heart of Araneta City, known as the City of Firsts, where creativity pulses through every alley and inspiration is part of the skyline—ibis Styles Manila Araneta City...
Bahrain women all set to take on Bangladesh
Gulf Daily News Online
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FOOTBALL – BAHRAIN’S women’s football national team take on their counterparts from Bangladesh today in their opening match in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The Bahrainis are looking to secure an historic first-ever berth...