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Pulse Asia survey: Filipinos trust US the most; China, Russia the least
2022-07-29
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are generally more trustful towards the United States while strongly wary of China and Russia, new survey results released by Pulse Asia suggest.
The survey results released to the media Friday morning found that the Filipinos felt a "fair amount of trust" should be afforded to the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, the United States...
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Pulse Asia survey: Filipinos trust US the most; China, Russia the least
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Over 1,000 aftershocks recorded in Abra – Phivolcs
2022-07-29
THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that the major magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Abra province continued to record aftershocks which, as of Friday morning, have been more than 1,000.
Phivolcs said that as of 10 a.m., 1071 aftershocks have been recorded with magnitude ranging from 1.5 to 5.0. The highest, which took place at 4:02 a.m. on Thursday also in th...
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Over 1,000 aftershocks recorded in Abra – Phivolcs
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Bus operators seek P20, P15 minimum fare for city, provl buses
2022-07-29
MANILA – Bus operators have appealed to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to increase the minimum fare for regular and airconditioned public utility buses (PUB) and for succeeding kilometers (km) due to rising fuel prices.
In an en banc meeting at the LTFRB office in Quezon City, PUB operators submitted Thursday a joint petition to raise the minimum fare f...
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Bus operators seek P20, P15 minimum fare for city, provl buses
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2022亞洲生技大會論壇開幕 副總統期許臺灣在世界生醫產業扮演更積極角色 提升對全球貢獻
2022-07-28
賴清德副總統27日上午以錄影方式為「2022亞洲生技大會」論壇開幕致詞，鼓勵國內生醫及資通訊產業聯手，推動「精準健康」核心戰略產業，加速生醫產業數位轉型，並期許臺灣在世界生醫產業中，扮演更積極的角色，進一步提升臺灣對全球健康福祉的貢獻。
副總統以英文致詞，內容為...
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賴清德副總統27日上午以錄影方式為「2022亞洲生技大會」論壇開幕致詞
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To bridge MSME credit gap, participants in trade finance ecosystem need to innovate while leveraging technology
2022-07-28
Credit and Finance for MSMEs: Global trade has recovered from the dip during the Covid-19 pandemic times but continues to face headwinds due to factors such as looming recessionary pressure, growing trend of protectionism and regionalism along with continued supply chain disruptions. Despite these emerging global dynamics, Indian exports have shown healthy growth and government initiatives aiming ...
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To bridge MSME credit gap, participants in trade finance ecosystem need to innovate while leveraging
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3.4K families displaced by Luzon quake: NDRRMC
2022-07-28
MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Thursday announced that around 3,456 families in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have been so far affected by Wednesdays magnitude 7 earthquake that rocked Abra and nearby provinces.
In its 8:30 a.m. update, the agency said these affected families, equivalent to 12,945 persons, are residing in 13...
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3.4K families displaced by Luzon quake: NDRRMC
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Palace ensures fighting corruption, illegal drugs still part of Marcos’ agenda
2022-07-27
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said this after critics called out Marcos for supposedly not having plans to address corruption in government, the illegal drug trade, federalism, wages, and students’ concerns.
In a press briefing, Angeles said the President will still work on those concerns even though he failed to discuss them in his inaugural SONA on July 25.
“The Presi...
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President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.
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LOOK: Strong Luzon quake damages historic sites
2022-07-27
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 27) — Some historic sites and tourist attractions were not spared from the magnitude 7.0-quake that shook Luzon on Wednesday morning.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter of the quake was recorded 14 kilometers northwest of Tayum, Abra at 8:43 a.m. The tremor was also strongly felt in Metro Manila and other provinc...
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Potions of the centuries-old Bantay Bell Tower in Ilocos Sur crumble due to the magnitude 7.0-quake
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Last-minute buying lifts share prices
2022-07-27
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine stock market ended with no fireworks yesterday, except for some last-minute buying as investors are still digesting the policy directions laid out in President Marcos’ first State of the Nation Address.
The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Composite index (PSEi) was up slightly by 13.47 points or 0.22 percent to close at 6,223, while the broader...
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Last-minute buying lifts share prices
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DOH intensifies booster vaccine rollout in Ilocos Norte
2022-07-27
LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte’s health workers have intensified the administration of booster vaccines to all its eligible population.
On Tuesday, at least three key vaccination sites were activated for the simultaneous nationwide launch of the Department of Health’s (DOH) “PinasLakas” program, which aims to encourage more people to get their booster doses against the coronavirus di...
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DOH intensifies booster vaccine rollout in Ilocos Norte
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視導「漢光38號演習」聯合截擊作戰實彈操演 總統：我們一起繼續努力守護家園
2022-07-27
蔡英文總統26日上午前往宜蘭蘇澳視導「漢光38號演習」聯合截擊作戰實彈操演，並登上基隆軍艦（DDG-1801），出港校閱海空軍聯合作戰演練的全程實況。總統感謝全體水面作戰支隊弟兄姊妹精實的操演，展現中華民國國軍保家衛國的能力和決心，「我們一起繼續努力守護家園」。
總統登上基隆軍...
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蔡英文總統26日上午前往宜蘭蘇澳視導「漢光38號演習」聯合截擊作戰實彈操演
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澳洲昆士蘭2022年正體漢字文化節朗讀決賽盛大舉行
2022-07-27
由昆士蘭華語文教師聯誼會主辦的2022年僑務委員會昆士蘭正體漢字文化節「朗讀比賽」，於7月23日在昆士蘭臺灣中心舉行決賽。睽違兩年，本屆朗讀比賽受到各校的廣大迴響，包括佛光山中天學校、布里斯本慈濟人文學校、亞洲語文學校等僑校，及Calamvale Community College、Robertson State School、Rochedale State S...
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澳洲昆士蘭2022年正體漢字文化節朗讀決賽盛大舉行
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特調異鄉的臺灣味 中正紀念堂走讀活動與您相知「鄉」惜
2022-07-27
「客話唯中原來，台語唯福建來，那魯啊依啊灣嘟用來唱歌是嘛真精彩…」，這首來自搖滾天王伍佰膾炙人口的經典金曲《台灣製造》，表達出臺灣是個多元文化融合的社會，臺灣製造來自多族群的風味，因此，文化部所屬中正紀念堂管理處今年特別推出「開枝散葉˙相知『鄉』惜」走讀活動，自8月6日...
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Senators say Marcos SONA covers crucial issues
2022-07-26
MANILA – Senators on Tuesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.s State-of-the-Nation-Address (SONA) tackled the issues they needed to hear.
Senator JV Ejercito was pleased that Marcos stayed true his word when they met before the June 30 inauguration of the Chief Executive.
He made an important commitment to fully implement the provisions of the Universal Health Care Act, whic...
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Senators say Marcos SONA covers crucial issues
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Cross-border exchange of tax-related information
2022-07-26
With the continuing improvement of information and technology, it is becoming easier and easier for taxpayers to transact business on a global scale. While this situation provides a number of opportunities, issues with tax administration appear to be an inevitable consequence. One of the main issues is the risk the taxpayer will shift revenue to a low-tax country.
Thus, in an effort to de...
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Cross-border exchange of tax-related information
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BSP upgrades debt management system
2022-07-26
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) has enhanced its external debt monitoring and analysis by shifting to the latest version of the Debt Management and Financial Analysis System (DMFAS).
“The DMFAS 6 has strengthened security to ensure data integrity and confidentiality and an enhanced user experience and navigation. It also offers enhanced analytical and managerial tools for debt por...
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BSP upgrades debt management system
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為「凱達格蘭論壇-2022印太安全對話」開幕式錄製致詞影片 總統：期盼與理念相近夥伴保護共同價值 維護印太區域和平穩定
2022-07-26
蔡英文總統26日上午以錄影方式為「凱達格蘭論壇-2022印太安全對話」開幕式致詞時指出，面對威權主義，民主聯盟必須採取一致的因應措施。臺灣人民致力保衛我們的國家、捍衛我們民主的生活方式，同時維持區域的安全與穩定。臺灣是印太地區不可或缺的民主夥伴，也是維持區域與全球安全的關鍵，...
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蔡英文總統26日上午以錄影方式為「凱達格蘭論壇-2022印太安全對話」開幕式致詞
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南非開普敦臺灣客屬會糍耙教學 傳揚客家美食文化
2022-07-26
南非開普敦臺灣客屬會於7月23日舉辦糍耙教學活動，藉由客家麻糬教學傳揚客家美食文化，並於教學後舉辦餐敘，聯繫鄉親情誼，旅居開普敦客家鄉親及眷屬近50人同歡。
活動當日近午，會場人聲鼎沸，每位報名的學員洗好雙手，興致勃勃準備大顯身手，會長滑敏華、何瑞珠夫婦早已為大家備好...
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歡迎僑胞參加中華民國111年十月慶典活動須知
2022-07-25
全球疫情逐步趨緩，誠摯歡迎海外僑胞參加本年慶典活動，迎接璀璨雙十，以實際行動返國參訪，活絡觀光產業，振興臺灣經濟。
歡迎海外僑胞參加本年國慶活動
一、僑務委員會（以下簡稱僑委會）歡迎防疫期間符合我國入境管制規定之僑胞報名參加今年在國內舉辦的慶典活動。...
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5 reasons why WHO has sounded highest alarm on monkeypox
2022-07-25
WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday said that the world health body is finally sounding the highest alarm on the monkeypox virus, which is now said to have spread to at least 75 nations and territories. More than 16,000 cases of the virus - that was once largely confined to Africa - have been reported so far this year. Even as he called it a global health emergency, the WHO chief s...
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5 reasons why WHO has sounded highest alarm on monkeypox
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Philippines Tycoon, Duterte’s Ally’s Stocks Tumble on Default Notice From Banks
2022-07-25
Shares of companies controlled by Philippine businessman Dennis Uy, a supporter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, slumped after one of his units received a default notice from a consortium of banks. ...
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Philippines Tycoon, Duterte’s Ally’s Stocks Tumble on Default Notice From Banks
Oil firm Phoenix
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Innovation is the foundation of resilient health care systems
2022-07-25
R&D to discover, develop and deliver transformative medicines that address important treatment gaps in severe illnesses, at a speed that rapidly and appropriately meets our communities’ health needs, is essential to improving health care systems and outcomes.
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the fragile state of health care systems worldwide, and our ability to meet the health care needs ...
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Innovation is the foundation of resilient health care systems
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Govt agencies say frogs, fishes unscientific solution vs. dengue
2022-07-25
Several government agencies on Sunday reminded the public that vector control, and not placing frogs and fishes in swamps and stagnant water, could help curb the increasing dengue cases in the Philippines.
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In a joint advisory, the Department of Health (DOH), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (...
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Govt agencies say frogs, fishes unscientific solution vs. dengue
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大納城中文學校夏令營開跑 體驗傳統藝術與臺灣美食
2022-07-22
位於田納西州的大納城中文學校往年的夏令營活動都是帶著學生回臺灣學華語，但因疫情期間而暫停；今年暑假疫情趨緩之時，決定第一次在當地Church of Christ教會舉辦暑期夏令營，學員們都迫不及待地想回到學校和其他的學生互動學習中華文化。
本次夏令營分3個體驗團隊，第一和第二個團隊分...
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雪梨Kambala 中學參訪文教中心 體驗臺灣民俗文化
2022-07-22
雪梨Kambala 中學中文教師陳詩音(Samantha)老師為了讓學生體驗臺灣民俗文化，特別於7月21日安排校外教學，帶領23位九年級與十年級學生參訪雪梨文教中心。
雪梨文教中心提供兩組標準臺灣獅、13個簡易版獅頭，以及三尊三太子供學生們體驗，並先以Taiwan Plus及全球華文網的文化民俗影片進行介紹，...
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OCTA: Metro Manila positivity rate suddenly going up again
2022-07-22
MANILA, Philippines — After first projecting a peak in the surge of cases within the next week, independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research sounded the alarm Friday over the sudden uptick in positive cases in recent days.
In an advisory, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said that the positivity rate — which refers to the percentage of cases coming out positive — was suddenly on ...
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People queue outside SM City Sta. Mesa in Quezon City to register for the upcoming December 2022 bar
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接見世界臺灣商會聯合總會訪問團 總統盼臺商引介更多企業來臺投資 提升臺灣產業競爭力
2022-07-21
蔡英文總統21日上午接見「世界臺灣商會聯合總會第28屆回國訪問暨投資考察團」，感謝臺商在海內外為臺灣所做的付出與貢獻。她也指出，政府會努力給海外臺商更多的支持，期盼臺商朋友不只可以回臺投資，也可以引介更多企業來臺投資，一起提升臺灣的產業競爭力，讓臺灣在國際舞台上持續發光發...
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蔡英文總統21日上午接見「世界臺灣商會聯合總會第28屆回國訪問暨投資考察團」
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歡迎僑胞參加中華民國111年十月慶典活動須知
2022-07-21
歡迎海外僑胞參加本年國慶活動
一、僑務委員會（以下簡稱僑委會）歡迎防疫期間符合我國入境管制規定之僑胞報名參加今年在國內舉辦的慶典活動。
二、目前中央流行疫情指揮中心規定所有入境臺灣旅客均須落實並完成3天居家檢疫及4天自主防疫之措施。（相關規定將依疫情指揮中心公...
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DENR chief Yulo-Loyzaga stresses need for democratic leadership, science-based governance
2022-07-21
MANILA, Philippines — Climate and disaster resiliance Toni Yulo-Loyzaga emphasized Thursday the need for science-based governance, and for consultation and collaboration with stakeholders as she assumed the leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Yulo-Loyzaga said the department’s mission should represent an ethical stewardship to serve with brilliance and v...
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with the new DENR Secretary Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga to discuss
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Fitch lowers PHL GDP forecast
2022-07-21
FITCH RATINGS lowered its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines to 6.5% this year, from 6.9% previously, citing continued inflationary pressures due to high prices of food and other commodities.
The revised forecast is within the Philippine government’s GDP growth target band of 6.5-7.5% this year.
“We expect economic activity to remain strong over ...
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Fitch lowers PHL GDP forecast
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PH efforts against human trafficking lauded in US report
2022-07-21
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has maintained its Tier 1 status, the highest among four classifications, in the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report released by the US Department of State, saying the country continued to meet the minimum standards of the US Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 in eliminating human trafficking.
The state department praised the Philippine gover...
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PH efforts against human trafficking lauded in US report
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總統為「2022百年巨變 黃金東協」論壇錄製致詞影片 持續與美國及印太地區國家加強合作 協助海外臺商發展、擴大對外經貿布局
2022-07-20
蔡英文總統20日上午以錄影方式為「2022百年巨變 黃金東協」論壇致詞。總統指出，去年，臺灣和新南向國家的貿易額創下1,490億美元的歷史新高。接下來，政府將持續強化投資保障協定安全網，並協助廠商轉型升級與人才培訓，也會持續跟美國及印太地區國家加強合作，協助海外臺商的發展、擴大臺灣...
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蔡英文總統20日上午以錄影方式為「2022百年巨變 黃金東協」論壇致詞
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Philippines keeps Tier 1 status, but efforts to address trafficking lacking — US report
2022-07-20
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines continued to fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, but failed to report vigorously probing labor trafficking crimes and holding accountable officials complicit to the crimes, the United States said in its annual report.
The Philippines kept its Tier 1 ranking in the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report released by the US...
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Philippines keeps Tier 1 status, but efforts to address trafficking lacking — US report
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OWWA allocates P15 million for OFW children’s welfare program
2022-07-19
MANILA, Philippines — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is allocating a P15-million budget for the initial implementation of a program to help children left behind by migrant Filipino workers.
The OWWA is launching the OFW Children’s Circle (OCC), which seeks to “address the societal impact of labor migration.”
"OCC programs and activities aim to he...
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OWWA allocates P15 million for OFW children’s welfare program
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BSP seen to hike key interest rate above 4% on higher prices, weaker peso
2022-07-19
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 18) — Following last weeks surprise hike to 3.25%, think tanks expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to raise its key interest rate further amid hot inflation and the pesos weak performance.
We expect at least another two rounds of rate hikes on schedule, taking the key policy rate to above 4%, said Moodys Analytics in a commentary released Monday.
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BSP seen to hike key interest rate above 4% on higher prices, weaker peso
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X-PITCH極限簡報大賽 11月高雄輕軌車廂舉行
2022-07-19
被視為新創界極限運動的X-PITCH極限簡報大賽，今年首度移師高雄輕軌車廂內舉辦，活動主軸「TECH FOR GOOD（科技向善）」，為全球首創運用輕軌及元宇宙為載體新創大賽。
高雄市政府經濟發展局18日新聞稿表示，今年活動以「TECH FOR GOOD（科技向善）」為主軸，聚焦COVID-19（2019冠狀病毒疾病）疫後...
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高雄市經發局18日表示，2022年X-PITCH極限簡報大賽將首度移師高雄於輕軌車廂內舉辦，即日起至8月31日受理報名。（高雄市經發局提供）
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岡山大鵬九村社宅625戶動土 預計115年底完工
2022-07-19
高雄市政府推動興建岡山區大鵬九村社會住宅，18日舉行動土典禮，預計興建625戶，115年底完工。高雄市長陳其邁並宣布，增額租金補貼即日起受理申請，預計增加1萬戶市民受惠。
「高雄市岡山區大鵬九村社會住宅新建統包工程」動土典禮上午舉行，陳其邁出席表示，大鵬九村社宅包含運動中心...
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高雄市政府18日上午舉行「高雄市岡山區大鵬九村社會住宅新建統包工程」動土典禮，市長陳其邁（前中）等人出席，祈求工程圓滿順利。（高雄市工務局提供）
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Metro Manila’s new COVID-19 cases climb to 955
2022-07-15
MANILA, Philippines — Additional COVID-19 infections in Metro Manila increased to 955 on Thursday, July 14, according to independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research.
This is more than the 637 fresh infections recorded in the capital region on Wednesday, July 13.
Among the new cases in Metro Manila, OCTA Research fellow Guido David said 170 were reported in Quezon City, 119 from ...
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Metro Manila’s new COVID-19 cases climb to 955
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Philippines c.bank governor says may or may not raise rates in August
2022-07-15
MANILA, July 15 (Reuters) - The Philippine central bank said on Friday it was not ruling out another rate hike in August after it delivered an off-schedule 75 basis point rate increase to combat inflation.
When asked if the central bank was still looking at further raising rates at its meeting on Aug. 18, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla said in a phone message ma...
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Philippines c.bank governor says may or may not raise rates in August
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中市府攜手東海大學 共同促成捷運藍線帶動發展
2022-07-15
台中市政府正在推動捷運藍線，市長盧秀燕14日表示，捷運藍線經過東海大學，將與東海大學合作，提升捷運及周邊發展效益，創造雙贏，營造優質生活及交通環境。
東海大學校長張國恩下午到市府拜會盧秀燕，由於捷運藍線的B9、B10、B11站規劃位於東海大學周邊，盧秀燕期盼能藉由東海大學的...
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東海大學校長張國恩（左）14日到台中市政府拜會市長盧秀燕（右），由於市府推動中的捷運藍線經過東海大學，盧秀燕也期盼藉東海大學的學術能量，參與捷運規劃、設計與執行。
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精神戰力專案教育第二日 傳承歷史榮光守護美麗家園
2022-07-15
民國111年國軍「精神戰力專案教育」進入第2日課程，13日課程主題為「傳承歷史榮光，守護美麗家園」，節目帶領官兵回顧國軍胼手胝足，用生命捍衛國家的光榮戰史，讓官兵繼續秉持國軍榮耀的精神，維護國家安全。
在「戰史榮光，勇氣典範－大二膽戰役的啟示」節目中，回顧72年前的「大二...
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陸軍步兵257旅實施拔河競賽，凝聚團隊向心。（陸軍第10軍團提供）
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Health care utilization still low, but rising
2022-07-14
MANILA, Philippines — While still considered low, health care utilization in the National Capital Region (NCR) and some areas has slightly increased over the past week, the OCTA Research Group reported.
Data as of July 11 also showed that three areas – Olongapo City and the provinces of Iloilo and Bohol – have reported “moderate” health care utilization or over 50 percent.
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Health care utilization still low, but rising
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Pimentel to BSP: Suspend production of ‘impractical’ P1,000 polymer bills
2022-07-14
MANILA, Philippines — Opposition Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has asked the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to immediately suspend the production of “impractical” P1,000 polymer bills.
He said the BSP’s decision to use polymer instead of the indigenous abaca (also known as Manila hemp) in its new P1,000 bills is not only detrimental to the livelihood of local abaca...
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Pimentel to BSP: Suspend production of ‘impractical’ P1,000 polymer bills
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US, Canada, Japan, Australia recognize Taiwans digital COVID passport
2022-07-14
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Starting on Thursday (July 14), Taiwans digital COVID vaccine certificate will be compatible with the SMART Health Card (SHC), which is recognized by several countries including the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Australia, among others.
CECC official Pang Yi-ming (龐一鳴) announced Wednesday (July 13) that Taiwans COVID certificate will be integrated into the SHC fr...
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US, Canada, Japan, Australia recognize Taiwans digital COVID passport
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‘Very aggressive and active’: Philippines wants more United States investors
2022-07-13
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is looking to woo more investors from the United States this year, reappointed Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez said on Wednesday.
During a “Kapihan sa Manila Bay” virtual forum, Romualdez said the Philippines needs to be “very aggressive and active” when it comes to looking for US investors as it will b...
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‘Very aggressive and active’: Philippines wants more United States investors
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BSP: OK to fold new P1,000 bills
2022-07-13
MANILA, Philippines — The new P1,000 bill remains legal tender and should be honored even if folded, contrary to complaints by netizens on social media about their folded polymer banknotes being rejected by malls and other establishments.
Banknotes — whether made from paper or polymer — that have been creased remain acceptable for payment and banks and business entities, especially ...
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BSP: OK to fold new P1,000 bills
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‘Paradise reborn’: Boracay is one of world’s greatest places in 2022
2022-07-13
Boracay Island has been recognized as one of the world’s greatest places by the Time Magazine.
Boracay was closed down for rehabilitation for six months in 2018 after it was labeled a “cesspool” by former president Duterte.
“Then the pandemic struck, and the Philippines closed its borders, halting even domestic tourism to Boracay. It took a severe toll on the local econom...
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‘Paradise reborn’: Boracay is one of world’s greatest places in 2022
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National Taiwan Museums prehistoric exhibition hall reopens after two-month hiatus
2022-07-13
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — After two months of renovations, National Taiwan Museum (NTM) reopened its Land Bank Exhibition Hall on Tuesday (July 12) with an updated paleontology exhibit.
On top of its hallmark dinosaur fossils, the exhibit now includes more diverse and interactive features such as trilobite 3D animation and augmented reality (AR) applications.
At the opening ceremo...
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National Taiwan Museums prehistoric exhibition hall reopens after two-month hiatus
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Japanese parliament delegation to visit Taiwan in late July
2022-07-13
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday (July 12) confirmed an announcement made by Frank Hsieh (謝長廷), Taiwans representative to Japan, that a group of seven members of Japans National Diet will visit Taiwan at the end of July.
Hsieh announced the visit on Facebook, saying that after former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzos passing, it is particu...
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Japanese parliament delegation to visit Taiwan in late July
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Big-time fuel price rollback expected this week
2022-07-11
GOOD news for motorists as pump prices of fuel are projected to drop by more than P5, according to industry estimates.
In its fuel forecast for July 12-18, 2022, Unioil Philippines said that diesel are expected to go down by P5.90 to P6 per liter.
Gasoline is also forecast to drop by P5.50 to P5.70 per liter.
The Department of Energy earlier confirmed that there will be ...
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Big-time fuel price rollback expected this week
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