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Peso hits new record low of 62.35 per dollar

MANILA, Philippines — With broad strength in the US dollar pressuring the Philippine peso, the local currency opened the shortened trading week at a new record low. The peso dropped to a low of 62.35 per dollar after it opened at 62.25 per dollar, exceeding the previous record of 62.27 from Aug. 28 READ: Peso weakens

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Local leaders surrender 44 loose firearms in Maguindanao Norte town

COTABATO CITY  – In their bid to help the campaign against loose firearms and establish peaceful communities in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, local officials and residents in 25 of 34 villages voluntarily surrendered 44 unlicensed guns to the military on Monday. The assorted loose firearms were presented to authorities during a turnover program in

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WATCH: No DepEd funds went to 2023 youth summit, says AFP witness

MANILA, Philippines – Armed Forces of the Philippiines Col. Manaros Boransing II testifies before the impeachment court that no confidential or general funds from the Office of the Vice President (OVP), Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG), Department of Education (DepEd), or other offices identified with Vice President Sara Duterte were released to the

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SIM cards linked to most cybercrimes despite registration law – PNP

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the SIM Card Registration Act, almost all cybercrime in the country involve SIM cards, according to the Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG). PNP-ACG Director Police Major General Wilson Casil Asueta revealed this in a press conference on Tuesday after reporting that authorities arrested a 26-year-old man in Obando, Bulacan, on Aug. 24,

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PNP okay to hold training with DepEd to detect red-flag behaviors

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday expressed its readiness to conduct training sessions in schools to identify red-flag behaviors and help adults properly respond to warning signs involving children. According to the PNP, its local police offices and units are prepared to work with the Department of Education (DepEd) to conduct

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Cops seize P748,000 shabu, arrest 2 in upscale CDO community

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A late afternoon anti-narcotics operation shattered the quiet of Villa Ernesto Subdivision, one of this city’s established upscale residential enclaves in Barangay Gusa, leading to the arrest of a high-value individual and the seizure of approximately P748,000 worth of suspected shabu on Monday, Operatives from the City Drug Enforcement Unit

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Toyota invests US$283 million to expand hybrid vehicle production in Vietnam

Toyota Motor Vietnam will upgrade its Phu Tho manufacturing complex for electrified and CKD vehicles, with total registered capacity of approximately 52,000 cars per year. Toyota Motor Vietnam has secured approval for an investment project worth more than US$283 million, approximately 9.3 billion baht, to expand vehicle and component manufacturing in northern Vietnam. The People’s …

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Thailand announces 30-day visa-free stay for 60 countries

Thailand has announced an updated visa-exemption list allowing tourists from 60 countries and territories to enter the kingdom without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The Ministry of Interior announcement was published in the Royal Gazette on August 31 following Cabinet approval on July 14. The government said the list was updated …

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Cebu manufacturing push faces power crunch, says Capitol investment chief

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The push to attract high-value manufacturing now faces a critical infrastructure hurdle as recurring power shortages threaten to constrain new investments. The provincial government is considering a power barge as an interim way to augment electricity supply. Paulo Uy, head of the Cebu Provincial Investment and Promotions Office (CPIPO), said Tuesday

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