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Exchange rate: Peso tumbles beyond 63:$1

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso weakened further on Friday, hitting another record low against the dollar as expectations of higher US interest rates bolstered the greenback. The local currency opened at 63.03 per dollar before sliding to an intraday low of 63.23 during the morning trade, according to data from the Bankers Association of the

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DENR turns to bamboo, soil conservation to help farms withstand El Niño

MANILA, Philippines – Bamboo plantations that help the soil retain moisture, structures that keep topsoil from eroding, and water impounding systems that provide alternative supplies for farms are among the measures the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is advancing to help upland communities cope with the effects of El Niño. During the October

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BIR intensifies crackdown on illegal vapes in multi-region operations

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) inspected 65 establishments selling vape products during its nationwide Tax Compliance Verification Drive (TCVD) on October 7, 2026, as part of its intensified campaign against illicitvapor products and tax violations. The operations covered five revenue regions: Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, LaQueMar (Laguna, Quezon, Marinduque), the Negros

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Coast Guard awards Rep. Brian Poe for public service, disaster response efforts

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) awarded FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-List Rep. Brian Poe the Medal of Merit and the Medal of Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation in recognition of his contributions to public service and disaster response. Poe expressed his gratitude to the PCG, emphasizing that the recognition serves as both an honor

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LTFRB to PUVs: Honor mandatory PWD discounts, ensure accessibility

MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday reminded public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to honor the mandatory 20 percent fare discount for persons with disabilities (PWDs) as millions of Filipinos head to their home provinces for Undas. Violations of the discount rule carry a fine of P5,000 for the

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Five African women arrested for visa overstays on Koh Samui

Five African women have been arrested at a hotel near Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui after immigration officers discovered they had overstayed their visas by up to 799 days. Surat Thani immigration police announced the arrests today, October 16, following a tip-off that foreign women were allegedly approaching tourists to offer sexual services in local …

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