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PHP vs World Currencies Today — February 3, 2026

PHP vs World Currencies Today — February 3, 2026

The Philippine peso opened the day under pressure. As of February 3, 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) set the reference rate at ₱58.90 per US dollar, a level that continues to test the peso’s resilience against major global currencies. For ordinary Filipinos, this means one thing:foreign currencies remain expensive — and the dollar […]
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Trump Calls on Republicans to Nationalize Voting

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is once again stirring controversy. In a podcast interview released Monday, Trump said Republicans should “nationalize” and “take over” voting in at least 15 places across the United States — though he did not name which ones. The remarks revive his long-running and false claims that U.S. elections are plagued […]
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Pinoy Student Brought Home From Jordan Over Illegal Stay

A Filipino student is back home — safe, but shaken — after being repatriated from Amman, Jordan under what officials described as a vulnerable and unauthorized situation. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the student arrived in Jordan in March 2025, allegedly misled by promises of educational and employment opportunities that did not […]
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Thousands Rally in Minnesota Against ICE

MINNEAPOLIS — The streets were cold.But the anger—and the resolve—were unmistakable. On Friday, thousands of protesters flooded downtown Minneapolis, while students across the United States walked out of classrooms in a powerful show of defiance. Their demand was clear: federal immigration agents must leave Minnesota. The protests followed the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and […]
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Economic Pact Opens UAE Market to Pinoy Goods

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A new economic deal between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates is opening doors—and giving Filipino products a real shot at the global stage. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed earlier this month, is expected to help Filipino goods compete in the mainstream UAE market. With tariffs reduced […]
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Lisa Shines as Thailand’s New Tourism Ambassador

Lisa didn’t just show up. She shined. The BLACKPINK star officially stepped into her new role as Thailand’s tourism ambassador, turning the campaign launch into a night no one will forget. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Wat Arun Ratchawararam, Lisa appeared in a flowing yellow gown—a color that mirrored the warmth, pride, and beauty […]
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