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Manila Standard
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Philippine telecoms operator Globe has restored internet services following a disruption to a subsea cable. The company confirmed services were back to normal, and local news outlets including BusinessWorld Online and Manila Standard reported the restoration. Subsea cable faults are a recurring risk for the Philippines, which depends heavily on undersea connections for international bandwidth.
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A new tech playground that combines the latest gadgets with a matcha café experience has opened, according to the Manila Standard. The venue positions itself as a space where visitors can try out consumer technology while enjoying matcha drinks, reflecting a broader trend of blending retail tech experiences with lifestyle dining concepts.