Philippines’ QR Ph Pushes Digital Payments to Two-Thirds of Retail Transactions in 2025 QR Ph adoption helped digital channels reach nearly two-thirds of Philippine retail transactions in 2025, driven by …
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Philippines rooftop solar installations surge amid Iran war energy crisis
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRooftop Solar Installations Surge in Philippines as Energy Crisis Drives Rapid Uptake Rooftop solar installations in the Philippines have surged as an Iran war energy shock pushes businesses and households …
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Philippines launches $1 billion electric vehicle subsidy to boost battery manufacturing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippines Launches $1 Billion Scheme to Spur Electric Vehicles and Battery Production Manila unveils a $1 billion subsidy to attract electric vehicle makers, with up to 40% co-funding for battery …
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Philippines protests China over South China Sea aggression and AI-generated racist video
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine FM Lazaro Rebukes China Over AI Video and South China Sea ‘Violent Actions’ At ASEAN talks in Manila on July 22, 2026, Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro confronted …
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Philippines condemns Chinese state newspaper’s animated video sparking racism backlash
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine Outrage Grows Over Chinese Animated Video as South China Sea Tensions Resurface Filipinos and officials denounce a Chinese animated video seen as racist, reigniting South China Sea tensions a …
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South China Sea: China escalates pressure on Philippines, fortifies Fiery Cross Reef
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Steps Up Pressure in South China Sea, Expands Fiery Cross Reef Facilities near Philippines China has intensified pressure in the South China Sea, expanding facilities at Fiery Cross Reef …
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China ratchets up South China Sea operations near Philippines and Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s maritime pressure raises Taiwan tensions as Tokyo and Manila deepen defense ties China steps up South China Sea patrols near the Philippines and Japan, intensifying Taiwan tensions as Tokyo …
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Philippine Government Raises Metro Manila Minimum Wage by 12% to ₱780 Philippine government raises Metro Manila minimum wage 12% to ₱780 daily — biggest increase in decades — as inflation …
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Philippines inflation threatens to slow household recovery, economists warn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippines inflation keeps households under pressure as recovery stalls Household incomes face slow recovery as Philippines inflation remains high, driven by fuel and food costs, leaving many families struggling to …
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Taiwan bolsters ties with Philippines as foreign minister warns of Beijing maritime pressure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions drive Taipei to deepen Philippine and regional partnerships amid rising maritime pressure Taiwan tensions prompt Taipei to bolster ties with the Philippines and neighbors, says foreign minister Lin …