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1. ITE beauty student to represent Singapore at WorldSkills Shanghai

   3 days ago The Straits Times Manila, Philippines

   Winnalyn Tay, 19, a third-year Higher Nitec beauty and wellness management student at ITE, will represent Singapore at WorldSkills Shanghai in just over a week. She won silver at WorldSkills ASEAN in Manila in August 2025 and will face 21 competitors in the beauty therapy category.

2. Sarawak Premier to meet ADB leaders in Manila for development talks

   1 week ago Sarawak Tribune ADB headquarters, Mandaluyong City, Manila, Philippines 5.9 km

   Sarawak Premier Abang Johari will meet the Asian Development Bank's president and board in Manila on Sept 8. He is leading a state delegation including officials from Sarawak Energy and PETROS to discuss development financing.

3. Manila's 'acutely unhealthy' air due to Indonesian haze spurs health warnings

   2 weeks ago South China Morning Post Manila, Philippines

   Smoke from wildfires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, has caused 'acutely unhealthy' air quality in Manila, Philippines, leading to health warnings and school suspensions in Quezon City. The haze, carried by southwesterly winds, has revived concerns about Southeast Asia's recurring transboundary haze problem.