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Philippine Courier

Pope thankful for pro-life Nativity scene that ‘represents a life preserved from abortion’

Religion Pope Leo admires the Nativity scene that was made in Costa Rica. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 15, 2025 /...

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Philippine Courier

Pope Leo XIV condemns attack on Sydney’s Jewish community, prays for victims

Religion Pope Leo XIV gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Nov. 12, 2025....

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OFW Today

Philippines likely to be East Asia and Pacific region’s third fastest-growing economy until 2027

The Philippines is projected to be the third fastest-growing economy in the East Asia and Pacific region this year and in 2027, according...

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OFW Today

Philippines inks FTA with UAE

THE PHILIPPINES and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on Tuesday a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) which is expected to boost Philippine...

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OFW Today

Philippine FDI net inflows plunge nearly 40% in October

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines plunged nearly 40% year on year in October,...

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OFW Today

Philippines targets 4.3% of GDP for infrastructure spending this year

By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) cut its infrastructure spending target to 4.3% of gross domestic...

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OFW Today

Puregold CinePanalo’s Tigkiliwi joins prestigious Fantasporto 2026 in Portugal

Tara Illenberger’s Tigkiliwi (Longsided), a Puregold CinePanalo creation, scores another milestone for Filipino filmmaking with a prized spot in the Official Competitive Director’s Week of the 46th Porto...

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Konnichiwa

Japan, U.S. Share Concern over Yen’s One-Sided Depreciation

HEADLINES Washington, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared concern over the yen’s recent one-sided...

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Konnichiwa

G-7 Agrees to Swiftly Address Rare Earth Supply Issue

KONNICHIWA TODAY provides reliable, free, up-to-the-minute syndicated news to any media publication. KONNICHIWA TODAY is a network member of the Associated News Agency...

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Konnichiwa

INTERVIEW: Fujitsu CEO Vows to Keep Raising Wages

KONNICHIWA TODAY provides reliable, free, up-to-the-minute syndicated news to any media publication. KONNICHIWA TODAY is a network member of the Associated News Agency...