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Thai-Cambodia Border Erupts in Violence, One Confirmed Dead

BANGKOK — Violence flared along the disputed Thai-Cambodia border on Wednesday, leaving at least one person dead and three others wounded, as both nations accused each other of opening fire, threatening a fragile US-brokered truce. The latest escalation follows Thailand’s accusation that Cambodia laid new landmines, which maimed a Thai soldier earlier this week. In […]
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Liza Soberano Enters Her Singer Era with Fiery New Single ‘Red Ferrari’

Fans won’t have to wait long. “Red Ferrari” officially drops on November 14, and pre-saves are already available through the link on Liza’s Instagram page. With just one teaser, she’s already proving she’s more than ready to speed into the global music scene — confident, fearless, and unapologetically herself. From Hollywood to Music Liza’s move […]
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DPWH Loses More Funds—Senate Cuts Budget to ₱568 Billion

The Senate’s finance committee has once again tightened its belt — cutting down the 2026 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ₱568.56 billion, down from the ₱624.48 billion earlier approved by the House of Representatives. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who chairs the finance committee, made the announcement during Wednesday’s plenary session […]
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8 New Direct Flights to Cebu and Manila Start in Q4 2025

8 New Direct Flights to Cebu and Manila Start in Q4 2025

MANILA — Travelers rejoice! The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday that direct flights from Cebu and Manila to eight destinations are set to operate in the last quarter of 2025, signaling strong recovery and connectivity. The exciting lineup includes: Firefly: Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) – Cebu, starting Dec. 2 Jetstar: Perth (Australia) – Manila, […]
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Philippine Peso vs. Top 15 Currencies: November 11, 2025 Update

Philippine Peso vs. Top 15 Currencies: November 11, 2025 Update

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released its latest reference rates on November 11, showing how the Philippine peso is performing against major currencies around the world. Here’s a snapshot of the top 15 currencies that matter most to businesses, travelers, and everyday Filipinos: US Dollar (USD) – 1 USD = ₱58.93The world’s benchmark currency […]
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Thailand Pauses Ceasefire Deal with Cambodia Amid Rising Tensions

Thailand Pauses Ceasefire Deal with Cambodia Amid Rising Tensions

BANGKOK — Thailand announced on Tuesday that it is halting the implementation of a ceasefire agreement with neighboring Cambodia, just weeks after the deal was signed in the presence of US President Donald Trump, Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit said. The Thai government will also pause the return of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war currently […]
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