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Published on Jun 14, 2025

Indonesia urges stronger digital cooperation with Philippines

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, has called for stronger collaboration between Indonesia and the Philippines in the era of digital transformation, particularly in digital governance and the …

Source: Antara - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 14, 2025

‘One man’s trash’: Viral video shows discarded fast food cooked and eaten in Philippines

A video shot in the Philippines has gone viral as it gives an unsettling glimpse into food insecurity. Posted by @arabzclipz on Instagram, the clip, which has already drawn 1.8 million views, shows two content creators documenting how pagpag is made: …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Jun 14, 2025

Watches as Father's Day gifts? Casio Philippines exec weighs in

MANILA, Philippines — Like just about any other person in our lives, dads can be tough people to think of gifts for. After all, how can we simply give something wrapped in a bow to the person we consider the best man — or woman, for some father figures out …

Source: Philippine STAR - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 14, 2025

Philippines, Japan conduct joint exercise in South China Sea

The Philippines and Japan conducted a joint maritime exercise Saturday in an area of the South China Sea that the Southeast Asian country insists it has jurisdiction over, amid China's intensifying claims in the waters. The Miguel Malvar, a guided …

Source: Kyodo News+ - Neutral
Published on Jun 14, 2025

Philippines, Japan conduct joint maritime drills in West PH Sea

Source: ABS-CBN News - Pending
Published on Jun 14, 2025

The Philippines: Smart Innovation Transforming Citizen Experiences

The Philippines is accelerating its digital transformation across vital sectors, aiming to deliver smarter, more efficient public services that improve the everyday lives of its citizens. From streamlining travel at airports to modernising law enforcement …

Source: OpenGov Asia - Neutral
Published on Jun 14, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Gello Marquez talks about the biggest lesson he learned from joining ‘Idol Philippines’: ‘Rejections? Okay ...

Source: ABS-CBN News - Pending
Published on Jun 14, 2025

Philippines buys 12 FA-50 light combat aircraft from S. Korea

MANILA, June 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of National Defense (DND) Saturday confirmed the acquisition of 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (KAI) of South Korea as part of the modernization …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jun 14, 2025

Philippines foreign debt climbed to $146.74 billion as of end-March 2025

The Philippines’ outstanding external debt, or borrowings owed by residents to non-residents, climbed in the first quarter of 2025, driven by increased borrowings from the national government and the banking sector. The country’s external debt reached $146 …

Source: Manila Standard - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 14, 2025

Art toys displayed during 22nd ToyCon PH 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines

Art toys are displayed during the 22nd ToyCon PH 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, on June 13, 2025. The annual ToyCon PH (Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention) is a three-day event showcasing various action figures, art toys, trading …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda