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Torcaso names 23-player women's football squad for ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup

Head coach Mark Torcaso announced a 23-player roster for the Philippine women's national football team, with a mix of veterans and young talent, as they prepare to defend their title in the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup starting August 7.
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DFA appoints Angelica Caraos Escalona as new spox

Ambassador Angelica Caraos Escalona, educated in Japan and Australia, was appointed as the new spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Philippines, India to conduct first joint naval patrol

The Philippines aims to expand maritime cooperation with India, according to an official from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Philippine women's football team defends ASEnergy MSIG Serenity Cup title

The Philippine Women's National Football Team aims to defend their title in the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup 2025, starting against Timor-Leste on Thursday, August 7.
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Gilas aims for first FIBA Asia Cup gold since 1985

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone aims for the team's first FIBA Asia Cup gold medal since 1985, with veteran player Justin Brownlee expressing confidence in the new generation of talent.
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Philippine women's team in AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Group A

The Philippine women's football team has been drawn into Group A for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, set to take place from March 1 to 21, 2026 in Australia.
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Philippines lifts ban on Australian poultry imports

The Philippines has lifted its temporary ban on importing poultry products from Australia, allowing the importation of domestic and wild birds, related products including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen.
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BI reports 8% rise in passenger arrivals Jan-June

On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported an 8 percent increase in passenger arrivals at ports of entry from January to June compared to the same period in 2024.
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Trump criticizes PH's past admin, praises Marcos Jr.

US President Donald Trump criticized the Philippines' former administration during a joint press conference with incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying that 'they didn't know what they are doing,' without specifying Rodrigo Duterte.
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PLDT Global eyes TinBo user base expansion

PLDT Global Corp., a unit of PLDT Inc., is optimistic about expanding its user base for Tindahan ni Bossing (TinBo), a one-stop digital platform.
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