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Mimmo the Dolphin Delights Tourists, Raises Environmental Worries

VENICE — A playful visitor has captured the attention of tourists and locals alike in Venice’s iconic St. Mark’s Square waters. A wild dolphin, affectionately nicknamed Mimmo, has been swimming through the busy lagoon, delighting crowds but also worrying experts about its safety. Dolphins rarely venture into Venice’s UNESCO World Heritage lagoon. The last sightings […]
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Top 15 Currencies vs. Philippine Peso: BSP Rates for November 10, 2025

Top 15 Currencies vs. Philippine Peso: BSP Rates for November 10, 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released its latest Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin on November 10, 2025, providing a snapshot of how major global currencies are performing against the Philippine peso (PHP). Here’s a simple, clear breakdown of what’s happening with the top 15 currencies and what it means for businesses, travelers, and investors. 1. […]
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Trump Pardons Giuliani and Allies in 2020 Election Case

In a dramatic move, former US President Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of his allies accused of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss. The list includes prominent figures such as Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Jeffrey Clark, and Sidney Powell, according to a top Justice Department official on Monday. Trump’s proclamation, dated Friday, called the […]
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Fil-Italian Gem “Come la Notte” Shines at Rome Festival

The heart of Rome glowed with pride last Friday, November 7, as “Come la Notte” (“Where the Night Stands Still”) premiered at the 31st MedFilm Festival at the Space Cinema. The Filipino-Italian masterpiece, directed by Liryc Dela Cruz, moved audiences with its haunting beauty and emotional depth. Dela Cruz, a Rome-based Filipino filmmaker, is known […]
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Reich, Waynona, Fred, Princess Face PBB’s First Eviction

The tension inside the “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” house just got real. Four housemates — Reich Alim, Waynona Collings, Fred Moser, and Princess Aliyah — all from the Rays of Sunshine group, have become the first nominees for eviction. During Sunday’s nomination night, the Rays of Sunshine received the highest number of […]
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DILG to Probe Officials Who Left During Typhoon Uwan’s Fury

As Super Typhoon Uwan unleashed its devastating force across the country, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) vowed to investigate local officials who reportedly left the Philippines despite a government ban on foreign travel. Undersecretary Claire Castro said the agency will carefully evaluate the reasons of these local chief executives, emphasizing that […]
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Marcos Declares 1-Year State of Calamity After Typhoon Tino

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a one-year state of national calamity following the devastating impact of Typhoon Tino across the Visayas, acting on the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Through Proclamation No. 1077, all government agencies are ordered to carry out continuous, urgent response and critical […]
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Typhoon Tino Wreaks Havoc: Negros Farmers Lose ₱35 Million

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — The fury of Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) has left a trail of devastation across the farmlands and communities of Negros Occidental, crippling the province’s agriculture sector and displacing thousands of families. According to data from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, more than 900 hectares of farmland across 13 local government […]
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OFW Survives Elevator Horror, Slowly Regains Strength

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — What was supposed to be an ordinary night turned into a life-changing tragedy for Jeane Patrick Almadovar, a 30-year-old overseas Filipino worker. In November 2021, while heading home in Sharjah, Jeane stepped into an elevator — but instead of going up, the lift malfunctioned, sending him crashing three floors down. […]
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