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“Justice Before Christmas,” Dizon Hints at Arrests of Key Suspects

A storm of justice is brewing in Bulacan.Former DPWH 1st District Engineer Henry Alcantara, former Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez, and private contractor Sarah Discaya could be behind bars before the Christmas bells ring. That was the bold statement from Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, who confirmed on Thursday that the three are among the […]
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Top 15 World Currencies: How They Stack Up Against the Philippine Peso (As of October 29, 2025)

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) just released its latest Foreign Exchange Rate Bulletin, giving us a snapshot of how the world’s strongest currencies perform against the Philippine Peso as of October 29, 2025. And this time, the numbers paint a story — one of shifting global strengths, economic recoveries, and the peso’s quiet resilience […]
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Philippines Wows Indian Travel Firms with Must-See Destinations

MANILA — The Philippines is turning heads in India — and this time, it’s not just about beaches. It’s about connection, culture, and curiosity. In a growing effort to welcome more Indian travelers, the Philippine government is taking big steps to showcase the country’s best destinations — from the turquoise waters of Palawan to the […]
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Hurricane Melissa Slams Cuba After Wrecking Havoc in Jamaica

HAVANA — The Caribbean is reeling. Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the region, has unleashed its fury — first devastating Jamaica, then striking Cuba with unrelenting force. By early Wednesday, the hurricane’s 120 mph (195 kph) winds tore into Cuba’s southern coast, toppling trees, flooding towns, and cutting off […]
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DOJ: Flood Project Investigation Moves On Without Discayas

The Department of Justice (DOJ) stood firm on Wednesday: the government’s investigation into the alleged flood control project anomalies will move forward — with or without the cooperation of contractor couple Pacifico “Curlee” and Sarah Discaya. Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon made it clear during a press briefing that the investigation doesn’t hinge on the […]
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Philippines crowned Asia’s next big culinary hotspot

The world is starting to take notice — the Philippines is fast becoming one of Asia’s most exciting food destinations. The Department of Tourism (DOT) proudly welcomed this recognition after Marriott International’s “Future of Food 2026” report spotlighted the country as one of the rising culinary hotspots in Asia — calling it “ready to be […]
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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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