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LGBT+ rights have become more protected in dozens of countries, but are not recognized across most of the world
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Despite progress, same-sex marriage, adoption, gender marker changes, and third genders remain unrecognized in many countries. Some have even imposed more regressive policies.<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/lgbt-rights-have-become-more-protected-in-dozens-of-countries-but-are-not-recognized-across-most-of-the-world" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/lgbt-rights-article-featured-image.png"/></a>
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S&P Global trims PHL growth outlook
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S&P GLOBAL RATINGS trimmed its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for the Philippines for this year and 2025 amid expectations that high interest rates will continue to crimp domestic demand. In a report, the credit rater cut its growth forecast for 2024 to 5.8% from 5.9% previously. It also lowered…
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Philippines has 25-year window to reap benefits of young population — WB
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THE PHILIPPINES has to take advantage of the changing population structure in the next 25 years, when the working-age population will outnumber dependents, according to the World Bank (WB). “The country has a 25-year window to harness the benefits of a changing population structure. So, the country will have a…
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NEDA open to adjusting rice tariffs before 2028
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THE GOVERNMENT is open to adjusting tariff rates on rice imports if global prices show a steady decline, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Monday.
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Emperador sets P6.5-B capex to boost whiskey business
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EMPERADOR, Inc. said it allocated P6.5 billion for its capital expenditure (capex) budget this year to strengthen its whiskey business. Bulk of the capex was allotted for the expansion of the Dalmore distillery, slated for completion in the second half of the year, Emperador said in a statement to the…
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Tourist arrivals in PHL seen returning to pre-pandemic level only in 2025
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TOURIST ARRIVALS in the Philippines are expected to jump by 33% this year, but will only return to the pre-pandemic level by 2025, Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI said. In a report, BMI said it maintains a “positive outlook” for Philippine tourist arrivals through 2028, driven by tourists from key markets…
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PhilTower closes acquisition of 1,148 towers from Globe, progresses towards full purchase
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GLOBE Telecom, Inc. said it is close to finalizing its tower sales to Phil-Tower Consortium, Inc. (PhilTower) after selling another 48 towers for P710 million. This brings PhilTower’s total acquisitions to 1,148 towers, or 85% of the planned 1,350 towers, Globe said in a statement on Monday. Globe said proceeds…
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SLB, Ormat announce partnership to deliver integrated geothermal projects
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SLB and Ormat have announced a partnership that combines their expertise to reduce geothermal development risk through a comprehensive suite of solutions. The post SLB, Ormat announce partnership to deliver integrated geothermal projects first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy – Geothermal Energy News.
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JOGMEC announces subsidies for six geothermal power projects in Japan
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JOGMEC has announced a new round of subsidies to support exploration and development of six geothermal power projects in Japan. The post JOGMEC announces subsidies for six geothermal power projects in Japan first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy – Geothermal Energy News.
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Webinar – Geothermal-solar hybrid systems in Australia, 27 June 2024
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Registration is open for a webinar hosted by the AGA on a hybrid geothermal-solar hybrid system designed for a commercial facility in Yanderra, New South Wales. The post Webinar – Geothermal-solar hybrid systems in Australia, 27 June 2024 first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy – Geothermal Energy News.