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Filipino bishops demand online gambling ban
The Catholic Herald Online
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has appealed to the Marcos government to ban all forms of online gambling, which bishops called “a deep and widespread moral crisis” plaguing the Christian country....
Philippines lifts ban on Japanese poultry imports
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their by-products from Japan, following confirmation that the country is now free from highly pathogenic avian influenza,...
Philippines lifts ban on poultry imports from Japan
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday it lifted the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their by-products from Japan, following confirmation that the country is now free from highly pathogenic avian influenza....
Healthcare firm marks four years with focus on women’s health
Manila Standard
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July 9, 2025
Organon Philippines marked its fourth anniversary with renewed efforts to improve access to women’s health solutions and promote inclusion in the workplace. Carrying the theme “4 Years Strong. For Her. With Her.”, the milestone recognized the...
Filipino group from Moose Jaw nominated for national award
Moose Jaw Today
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The third annual Global Bayanihan Gawad Parangal Canada Awards ceremony takes place on Saturday, July 19, in Saskatoon, and the Filipino Health Care Workers in Moose Jaw group has been nominated for an award. MOOSE JAW — For the first time in...
Filipinas striker Bolden suffers ACL tear
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
The Philippine women's football team star striker Sarina Bolden is facing a major setback after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that would prevent her from playing in upcoming international competitions. Bolden announced on...
Health workers press DBM for overdue bonus
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — More than 100 health workers from various public hospitals in Metro Manila trooped to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) office yesterday to demand the release of their long overdue Performance-Based Bonus (PBB)....
Medical cannabis bill gets fresh push in Senate
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
FORMER Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte remained upbeat that the 20th Congress would eventually ratify his proposed law on medical marijuana (cannabis). Villafuerte, president of the National Unity Party, expressed his optimism on the...
US firm launches its 1st virtual nursing hub in the Philippines
Philippine STAR
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Worldwide Resource Solutions (WWRS), a subsidiary of US-based Medical Solutions and Worldwide HealthStaff Solutions Ltd., inaugurated its new operational site at the GBF Center in Bridgetowne, Quezon City. It marks the...
Kris Aquino gaining weight amid health struggles
The Manila Times
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Kris Aquino is finally gaining weight as she continues to fight her autoimmune diseases. In an Instagram post, vlogger and Aquino’s friend, Lou “Mama Loi” Villarama, said the erstwhile ‘Queen of All Media’ has reached her...
Family reunification for non-EU healthcare staff ‘impossible’ under new rules
Belga News Agency
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July 11, 2025
Changes to the rules around family reunification mean that many people who come to Belgium to fill bottleneck jobs will have to leave their families behind because they do not earn enough money, De Standaard reports. The proposed bill on family...
4 injured in Cessna plane crash in Philippines
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Four people, including a flight instructor, were injured after a four-seater Cessna 172 plane crashed into a farmland in Zambales province, northwest of Manila, on Friday morning, aviation authorities said. The Civil...
Manila receives medical supplies donation amid financial crisis
Manila Standard
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July 8, 2025
The city government of Manila received on Tuesday assorted medical supplies worth P5.2 million to support its health services as it faces a financial crisis and public health emergency. In his message, Mayor Francisco Moreno Domagoso expressed his...
Medical cannabis proponent has ‘high hopes’ for bill in 20th Congress
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The main proponent of the proposed “Access To Medical Cannabis Act,” National Unity Party president and former Camarines Sur representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte, expressed “high hopes” that the measure has a fighting chance in the 20th...
Philippines unfazed by Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill'
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Economic chief Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine government remains largely unmoved by the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s controversial “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB). The Department of Trade and Industry...
Dubai spotlight on Filipino and global architects
Gulf News
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Hosted by “Aurora” — AI meets Filipino ingenuity In a groundbreaking twist, this year’s event was hosted by Aurora — the first AI-powered virtual host of its kind in the region. Developed by SparksLab Technology, a Filipino-led team based in...
Philippines launches online driver’s license renewal to combat fixers
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), in collaboration with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), on Thursday launched an online driver’s license renewal system. The...
3 mental health tips from NBA psychologists
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
June, the designated Men’s Mental Health Month, is already in the rear-view mirror, but there’s no reason why we shouldn’t always be aware of not just men’s mental wellness, but every athlete’s all year round. Playing sports, especially at or...
From Manila to Seoul: BlueWater Day Spa marks 20 years with global glow and local soul
Business World
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July 11, 2025
For 20 years, BlueWater Day Spa has been that go-to space — the quiet sanctuary in the middle of everyday rush. Known for its curated massage experiences and signature treatments, the spa has helped countless Filipinos recharge, reset, and find...
Philippines lawmaker seeks probe into online gambling’s social impact
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 10, 2025
Philippines representative Brian Poe filed a House resolution on Wednesday calling for an investigation into the growing social concerns surrounding online gambling and its impact on Filipino citizens, as the industry continues to generate massive...