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Sustainability reporting for large non-listed firms sought
Philstar
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August 16, 2025
Richmond Mercurio - The Philippine Star August 17, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued its draft rules for the adoption of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) in the...
Philippines revises development plan, aims for $5,000 GNI per capita by 2026
Manila Standard
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August 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines–The government has recalibrated its national development roadmap with an updated plan that projects the country will achieve upper-middle-income status soon and its gross national income (GNI) per capita will exceed $5,000 by...
Opinion: Canadian cities are unprepared for climate-driven migration. Here's what they can do
Richmond News
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August 16, 2025
As climate change worsens extreme weather events, people in rural areas will increasingly seek refuge in urban areas. Cities must prepare to host and care for them. This summer, wildfires have caused evacuations across Canada and recently forced...
Several flights diverted to Clark due to rains in Metro Manila
Inquirer
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August 17, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A total of seven flights bound to land at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) were diverted to Clark International Airport on Saturday due to unfavorable weather conditions affecting Metro Manila, the Civil Aviation...
Environmentalist Nick Perlas dies
Rappler
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August 16, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Nick Perlas was known for his campaign against nuclear power plants and pesticides MANILA, Philippines – Environmentalist and activist...
Scattered rains forecast in Metro Manila, other areas Sunday
Inquirer
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August 17, 2025
Pagasa weather update. GRAPHICS BY INQUIRER MANILA, Philipines — Metro Manila and other areas of the country are forecast to experience scattered rains on Sunday due to the continuous effect of the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat,...
Danish consultants shares expertise at circular economy in the Philippines
ScandAsia
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August 16, 2025
Danish consultant agency NIRAS contributed its expertise in sustainability at the Innovation for Circular Economy (ICE) Hackathon, organised by the Pasig City Government and UNDP Philippines. Senior Business Development Manager … The post Danish...
Pagasa: Moderate to heavy rains seen over Metro Manila, nearby areas
Inquirer
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August 17, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rain showers are expected over Metro Manila and five nearby provinces on Saturday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). READ: Most...
Shuvee Etrata, grateful to be a 'Choose Good' Ambassador for Environment and Nutrition
GMA Network
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August 16, 2025
Bukod sa pagiging host at actress, may bago at napakahalagang role si Shuvee Etrata bilang isang indibidwal. Nitong August 15, opisyal nang ipinakilala ng Food and Beverage giant Nestlé Philippines ang Sparkle star na si Shuvee bilang 'Choose...
Pay up, China! Risa Hontiveros seeks P20B reparation for environmental damage in West PH Sea
Politiko
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August 16, 2025
Senator Risa Hontiveros said she will refile a resolution that would demand P20 billion in reparation from China for the environmental damage caused in local waters. “Pagbayaran dapat ng Tsina ang lahat-lahat ng ginagawa niya laban sa atin – mula...
The Philippines: Fostering an Inclusive Digital Work Ecosystem
OpenGov Asia
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August 15, 2025
The Philippines is actively strengthening its digital workforce, implementing government-led programmes that provide skills, opportunities and financial security for online workers and freelancers. These initiatives are designed to ensure that...
Filipino designers set for Milan debut at Fondazione Sozzani
The Manila Times
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August 15, 2025
Twelve Filipino fashion designers are set to make a milestone for Philippine fashion on the global stage as they showcase their work at the prestigious Fondazione Sozzani in Milan this September. (Top row, from left) Tetta Ortiz-Matera, Steffi...
Hunger among Filipino families drops to 16.1% in June — SWS
Philippine STAR
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August 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipino families reported experiencing involuntary hunger in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The nationwide poll, conducted from June 25 to 29, found that 16.1%...
vivo X Fold5 lands in Philippines: First foldable in Southeast Asia
Philstar
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August 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — For the first time, vivo brought its foldable smartphone technology to Southeast Asia with the arrival of the vivo X Fold5 in the Philippines. Starting August 16, Filipinos can experience vivo’s most advanced foldable device...
World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 16, 2025
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. ASEAN OBSERVERS END BORDER SECURITY INSPECTION -- FRESH NEWS The Ministry of National Defence said that the ASEAN Interim Observation Team completed its two-day mission to assess security along the Cambodia-Thailand border. The...
Saturday weather: Trough of LPA, habagat to bring rains across PH
Cebu Daily News
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August 16, 2025
MANILA – The trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon or “habagat” will bring rains in most parts of the country including Cebu, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. Saturday weather forecast, the Philippine...
Philippine business groups back San Miguel flood control offer
Inquirer
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August 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Some of the country’s largest business groups have expressed support for the offer of San Miguel Corp. led by Chair and CEO Ramon S. Ang to address flooding in Metro Manila at no cost to the government or the public. In a...
Ex-NASA scientist believes PH can put first Filipino astronaut in space in the next 2 years
The Manila Times
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August 15, 2025
A VISITING former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientist believes the Philippines can put the first Filipino astronaut in space in the next two years. Aisha Bose, founder of STEMBoard tech company supporting US national...
From Venice Beach to the Manila Streets – This Yellow School Bus is Turning Basketball Into a Global Movement
Entrepreneur
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August 15, 2025
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every entrepreneur dreams of building more than a brand. They want to build a movement — something agile and mobile, powered not just by a product, but by people. A self-sustaining...
Say ‘kilawin’ instead of ‘Filipino ceviche’, okay?
Philstar
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August 15, 2025
Food carries memory, history and identity. Help keep your language alive on plates around the world. How do we open both our minds and palates to the future of Filipino food? Last Aug. 9 at the Sheraton Manila Hotel, Newport World Resorts, chefs,...