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Philippines ranks 79th in Climate Finance Vulnerability Index
Business World
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June 30, 2025
Home Infographics Philippines ranks 79th in Climate Finance Vulnerability Index July 1, 2025 | 12:00 am The Philippines ranked 79th out of 188 countries in the inaugural Climate Finance Vulnerability Index (CliF-VI) by the Columbia Climate...
Philippines digital government super app integrates 1,000 services
Biometric Update
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June 30, 2025
The Philippines has been rolling out its digital national ID and building digital public infrastructure as one of the major proponents of digital transformation in Southeast Asia. The country’s rollouts are keenly watched by those in the...
A long-overdue response to our anti-climate plagiarist
The Manila Times
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June 30, 2025
First of three parts ON Tuesday, June 24, a column by Yen Makabenta entitled, “New paper says foundation of climate scare is ‘scientifically false.’” This was yet another in an intermittent series of anti-climate disinformation posts by this...
UNDP, SEC promote sustainable practices to small, medium firms
Manila Standard
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June 30, 2025
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the Philippines and the Securities and Exchange Commission launched an initiative that promotes sustainable practices in small-, medium- and large scale enterprises (SMLEs) and helps protect the...
As Brits Turn Their Backs on Spain, the Philippines Emerges as a Go-to Holiday Hotspot
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 30, 2025
A growing number of British holidaymakers are trading Spain's once-iconic island getaways for the pristine shores of Southeast Asia. Leading the pack is the Philippines, a tropical archipelago of 7,641 islands that is quickly becoming a favourite...
Globe hailed in TIME and Statista’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025, only PH telco in the list
Manila Standard
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June 29, 2025
GLOBE has earned a coveted spot in the World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025 list by TIME Magazine and Statista – the sole Philippine telco on the list. This recognition reinforces the company’s position as a sustainability leader both locally...
Pop culture hub lands in the Philippines
Business World
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June 30, 2025
FUNKO POP is opening its first store in Southeast Asia at SM Mall of Asia. — BRONTË H. LACSAMANA BRONTË H. LACSAMANA THE VIBRANT passion of Filipino fandom and pop culture geekdom has led to Funko opening its first Southeast Asia store in the...
Lunch Money: Pork Adobo at the Filipino Express
INDY Week - North Carolina
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June 30, 2025
Several weeks ago, a reader emailed to politely point out that my po’boy roll at Imbibe wasn’t stale, as I’d written in a previous column—it was Leidenheimer bread, an intentionally crunchy bread that the restaurant imports directly from New...
Manulife PH, Erwan Heussaff continue video series on environmental conservation efforts in Quezon Province
Manila Standard
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June 30, 2025
Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, and its brand ambassador, Erwan Heussaff, launched their newest collaborative video featuring the environmental conservation efforts in Quezon...
Holcim Philippines and ALPAS Drive Sustainable Construction Efforts in La Union
Manila Standard
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June 30, 2025
Holcim Philippines, Inc., a leading building solutions provider, has officially partnered with Filipino artist and entrepreneur Arthur Bernard D. Lui Pio—better known as Champ Lui Pio, former frontman of the rock band Hale, to promote sustainable...
U.S., Philippine Marines Begin Jungle Training
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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June 30, 2025
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, and Philippine Marines with 3rd Brigade set security during KAMANDAG 9 at Oyster Bay, Palawan, Philippines, June 11,...
Sustainability & tangible results at the forefront of Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme’s annual stocktaking
World Customs Organization
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The WCO’s Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, funded by the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), organized its annual National Focal Points Meeting at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels from 3 to 5 June 2025 to assess the...
Winged Intruders: Why Flying Ants Take Over London—and Moths Haunt Manila's Monsoons
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 30, 2025
Every summer, London braces for millions of winged ants erupting from pavements in a synchronized spectacle locals dread as 'Flying Ant Day.' Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Manila, moths descend in droves after monsoon rains, transforming...
Best Brokers in the Philippines in 2025
Finance Magnates
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June 30, 2025
Finding a trustworthy broker is one of the most important steps for anyone trading online. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, choosing the right platform can directly impact your trading experience and long-term results. In...
Beat The Summer Heat In These 6 Cool-Weather Havens
Forbes
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Snow-capped Mount Illimani overlooks the city of La Paz, Bolivia at dusk getty For most people, the ideal getaway must involve a tropical beach. But whether it’s for vacation or permanent relocation, there are downsides to tropical living that you...
Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways Commence Daily Flights from Manila to Doha as part of their strategic partnership
Punto Central Luzon
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June 30, 2025
Philippines Airlines and Qatar Airways celebrated the first codeshare flight arriving at Hamad International Airport Doha, Qatar – Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways celebrated the new daily service between Manila and Doha with a ribbon cutting...
Empowering Future-Ready Filipinos: Open Distance Education at AMA University for a Thriving Digital Nation
Philippines Graphic
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June 30, 2025
Manila, Philippines – June 19, 2025 – In line with the Philippine government’s vigorous push for accessible, inclusive, and technology-driven education, AMA University proudly offers Open Distance Education Learning (ODeL) programs. These programs...
Laguna Water solidifies commitment to environmental protection
Inquirer
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July 1, 2025
Laguna Water, a Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit providing water, wastewater, and environmental services in several municipalities in Laguna, marked the 2025 Philippine Arbor Day with its annual tree planting and nurturing program,...
Study reveals surge in illegal arachnid trade via Facebook in Philippines
Mongabay
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June 30, 2025
New research by wildlife trade watchdog TRAFFIC reveals a thriving online trade in live tarantulas and scorpions in the Philippines, with more than 16,000 arachnids found offered for sale on Facebook in 2020 and 2022. Most traded species are...
Sun Life marks 130th year with launch of sustainability-focused initiatives
The Manila Times
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June 30, 2025
SUN Life, the first and longest-standing life insurance company in the Philippines, marked its 130th anniversary with a renewed commitment to empowering Filipinos to achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. To commemorate this...