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How to Maximize Business Travel in Entertainment City: 5 Easy Ways
Out of Town Blog
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July 30, 2025
Today’s business travel extends beyond just catching flights and attending meetings; it’s about maintaining your health, staying connected, and remaining productive. Located just 8 minutes from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals,...
California man sent money to ISIS fighters, feds allege. 'Someday soon, I'll be joining'
The Daily Pilot - Calfornia
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August 2, 2025
A Southern California man was arrested Friday on suspicion of sending money to and declaring support for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, federal prosecutors said. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, a 28-year-old Long Beach resident, allegedly...
Traveller’s safety first: what to know before visiting high-risk destinations
IOL
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When planning a holiday, safety should be a top priority. While it’s tempting to focus solely on what your travel destination has to offer, travellers should always be aware of weather patterns and risks before making bookings. Whether you’re...
Urgent Foreign Office alert for Brits travelling to 17 countries post major earthquake
The Mirror
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July 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning for 17 countries, urging travellers to heed local authority advice. A colossal earthquake, registering at a staggering 8.8 magnitude, has rocked Russia's far east, triggering tsunami waves across...
WATCH: The Manila Times Newscast | July 30, 2025
The Manila Times
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July 30, 2025
Welcome to The Manila Times where we bring you stories that shape our world. Today is July 30th. Our top story: The trust and performance ratings of President Marcos have bounced back in the second quarter. That’s according to the latest survey by...
LTO-7 to strictly enforce ‘No Plate, No Travel’ policy
Cebu Daily News
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July 30, 2025
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO Region 7) will begin stricter enforcement of the “No Plate, No Travel” policy starting mid-August. In line with this, the agency is urging all vehicle owners—including...
Embassy urges Chinese nationals in Philippines to stay away from coast after 8.8-magnitude quake hit Kamchatka Peninsula
Global Times
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Latest news The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines released a statement on Wednesday, urging Chinese nationals and tourists in relevant areas to immediately stay away from the coast, make emergency preparations, and ensure personal safety,...
Metro Manila Subway partial operations remain uncertain
Business World
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July 30, 2025
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is working to start the partial operations of the Metro Manila Subway by 2028, although the target remained uncertain as the project’s completion encountered delays. “We are pushing for partial operations;...
V-GREEN and GSM Philippines sign strategic partnership with MERALCO to promote EV infrastructure development in the Philippines
The Slovenia Times
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July 30, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 July 2025 - V-Green Global Charging Station Development Corporation (V-Green) and Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (Green GSM Philippines) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of...
Birmingham tourist 'hid in hills' amid Hawaii tsunami warning after Russia earthquake
Birmingham Live
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July 30, 2025
A Birmingham holidaymaker said tourists 'hid high up in the hills' after a tsunami warning sounded at their hotel. Sam, from the city, was in Hawaii when a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia triggered warnings across the Pacific today,...
Whales wash up on Japan beach after enormous 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami
Daily Star
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July 30, 2025
Four whales were found beached in Japan following one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. The 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the early hours. It is the sixth largest in recorded history, and...
Safety first: Tourists advised to postpone beach trips amid tsunami alert
Politiko
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July 30, 2025
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is urging the public including tourists to avoid beaches and coastal areas in several provinces amid a tsunami alert. The department led by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco appealed for “extreme caution” to ensure...
Foreign Office issues travel alert for 17 countries after 'one of biggest ever' earthquakes
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has today issued an urgent warning for 17 countries, urging travellers to 'follow advice of local authorities'. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded has hit Russia's far east, an 8.8-magnitude tremor that triggered...
Filipinos in Cambodia urged to exercise caution
Inquirer
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July 29, 2025
Cambodians sit on a tractor as they take refuge in Wat Tham Kambar in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, Friday, July 25, 2025, as Thai and Cambodian soldiers have clashed along the border between their countries in a major escalation. —AP...
Tsunami warning alerts: Is it safe to travel to Hawaii, Japan and Alaska right now?
Time Out
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This morning at 11.24am, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, with a magnitude of 8.8, struck eastern Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. It has led to severe damage in nearby areas and widespread tsunami warnings for countries across the...
This Filipino favorite tops USA Today’s best fried chicken list
Inquirer
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July 30, 2025
Photo from Jollibee USA website The Philippines is often dubbed a fried chicken-loving country, so it’s no surprise that Filipinos have passionately crowned Jollibee’s Chickenjoy as their ultimate comfort food. But it’s not just the locals, as...
UK Foreign Office updates urgent travel advice for 17 countries amid tsunami warnings
Manchester Evening News
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July 30, 2025
Countries surrounding the Pacific Ocean including the USA, Japan and New Zealand are on alert for tsunamis after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s far east. The UK Foreign Office has issued travel alerts for 17 countries, spanning Canada...
Legoland Malaysia’s new Miniland Singapore drops just in time for Visit Johor Year 2026 (VIDEO)
Malay Mail
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August 2, 2025
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 2 — Legoland Malaysia is positioning itself to benefit from growing cross-border activity within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) alongside increasing tourism initiatives ahead of the Visit Johor Year 2026...
‘Not enough’: Netizens react as Marcos touts zero-balance billing in SONA 2025
Rappler
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August 2, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – In his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that additional funds will be given to Department of Health (DOH) hospitals as part of the government’s...
Tourism now a major economic pillar under Marcos admin – DOT
Inquirer
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July 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines—In response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to find livelihood opportunities for unemployed Filipinos, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said it is “ready to help meet the challenge” as it highlighted how tourism has...