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Peso Holds Ground as BSP Reports Global Currency Shifts

October 28, 2025 | Manila, Philippines The peso opened the week slightly weaker against the U.S. dollar, as global currencies continued to adjust to stronger U.S. economic signals and shifting market sentiment. According to the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP), the peso opened at ₱58.90 per U.S. dollar on October 28, 2025, before closing […]
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PH Embassy in Rome Reaffirms Rule of Law, Hosts Talk on West Philippine Sea Dispute

ROME, Italy — The Philippine Embassy in Rome took center stage at the Festival della Diplomazia 2025, reaffirming the country’s firm commitment to the rule of law, peace, and multilateral cooperation amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. The Embassy hosted a special lecture by Filipino maritime law expert Dr. Jay Batongbacal, who spoke […]
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Marcos: We’re gathering proof to nail flood scam culprits

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday vowed that the government is building solid, airtight cases against those involved in the massive flood control scandal — a corruption issue that allegedly cost Filipinos billions in stolen public funds. Speaking to reporters during his Kapihan briefing in Kuala Lumpur after the 47th ASEAN Summit, Marcos stressed that […]
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Business Leaders Urge Marcos: Time for Bold Action on Corruption

The country’s biggest business and labor groups are calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to act decisively against corruption—warning that Filipinos’ patience is wearing thin. In an emotional open letter, they urged the President to show “firm and fearless leadership” and confront what they called the “largest and most brazen corruption scandal” in the nation’s […]
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Over 200 Filipinos Trapped in Myanmar Scam Hubs Cry for Help

More than 200 Filipinos have cried out for help after finding themselves trapped in scam farm operations across Myanmar, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Sunday. According to the DFA, as of October 24, 2025, the Philippine Embassy in Myanmar has received 222 active requests for assistance from Filipinos stranded in so-called “scam […]
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