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CEBU CITY, Philippines – Philippine banks and e-wallets have been cutting or scrapping fees for InstaPay and PESONet fund transfers in recent weeks, following a regulatory push by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to align charges with actual processing costs. The wave of changes traces back to BSP Circular No. 1238, signed by BSP

Location, location, location: Greenland’s position above the Arctic Circle makes the world’s largest island a key part of security strategy. Increasing international tensions, global warming and the changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the debate over global trade and security, and U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make sure his country

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 is hoisted over 12 areas in Northern Luzon on Wednesday afternoon as Super Typhoon Inday maintains its strength, said the state weather bureau. Inday was last seen 1,170 kilometers east of Northern Luzon as of 4 p.m. It was moving westward at 20 kilometers per

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical cyclone Inday, formerly Super Typhoon, weakens into a typhoon, but continues to bring rains over major parts of the country on Thursday, July 9, the state weather bureau said. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Leanne Loreto said during its 5 a.m. weather advisory that Inday, located

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines to remain steadfast in carrying out external defense operations as the country confronts continuing security challenges in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Tuesday. Teodoro told reporters after the AFP’s first-semester command conference at Camp Aguinaldo

MANILA – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Wednesday said the excise tax rates on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will return to the rates prescribed under the National Internal Revenue Code, following the drop in Dubai crude oil prices. In a statement, BIR advised all concerned manufacturers, importers, petroleum product companies, taxpayers, and

LONDON, United Kingdom — Arthur Fery became the first man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard in 25 years after the Briton extended his fairytale run with a stunning victory against Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday. Fery swatted aside French Open finalist Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 6-0 in a quarter-final rout that delighted the

This is the Daily Gospel for July 9, 2026, which is the Thursday of the Fourteenth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, July 8, 2026 Daily Gospel, July 7, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 10, 7-15.  Jesus said to his Apostles: “As you go, make this

MANILA, Philippines — The three-month suspension of excise on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has officially been lifted after the average Dubai crude oil price fell below the $80-per-barrel threshold, triggering the automatic reinstatement of the tax. In a statement on Wednesday, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said the Department of Energy (DOE)

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday filed a fresh grave oral defamation complaint against several individuals, including former Quezon City Rep. Mike Defensor and two of the 18 ex-bodyguards of former party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, for implicating him in the flood control scandal. Apart from Defensor, also charged with the complaint in relation