SBS News in Filipino, Friday 25 July 2025

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The Albanese government has proposed new legislation to enshrine penalty rates, where, if it's passed into law, award workers will earn a base weekend penalty rate of about $40 an hour. Source: Getty / Nick David

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • Thailand launches airstrikes after deadly border clash with Cambodia kills 11 civilians.
  • Australia’s decision to lift restrictions on U-S beef is unlikely to influence tariff negotiations, as its exports still face the risk of higher duties.
  • The Albanese government has introduced a new law to maintain penalty rates for award workers who work early or at night, and on weekends and public holidays and if it is passed, it will guarantee a base weekend penalty rate of about $40 an hour.
  • In the Philippines, more than 20,000 farmers and fishermen have been affected by the southwest monsoon and a series of typhoons, with 19 people have died.

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