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Kokoy and Matt Open Up on Fear of Doing Political Comedy

Actors Kokoy De Santos and Matt Lozano opened up about their behind-the-scenes jitters while filming political satire skits for Bubble Gang, one of GMA Network’s longest-running comedy shows. In an interview on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda”, the two stars revealed how portraying political figures on national TV made them anxious — but also determined […]
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Marcos in Malaysia: What Awaits Him at the ASEAN Summit?

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. touched down in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday afternoon, ready to take part in the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and its related meetings. The President’s plane landed in Malaysia’s bustling capital at around 2:50 p.m., marking the start of a crucial diplomatic journey for the Philippines. Before his […]
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Philippine Coast Guard on High Alert for Undas 2025 Travelers!

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is going full force this Undas 2025 as it raises its alert status from October 30 to November 4 to ensure the safety of millions of travelers heading home or visiting loved ones. PCG spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab announced that all Coast Guard districts, stations, and sub-stations across the country […]
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Peso Faces Pressure as Dollar Stays Strong — A Look at How the World’s Top 15 Currencies Are Moving

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released its October 24, 2025 reference exchange rate bulletin, and the latest figures show the Philippine peso trading at ₱58.60 per U.S. dollar. It’s a sign that the peso remains under pressure as the greenback continues its global dominance amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Here’s a closer, simpler […]
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Putin Defies Trump’s Sanctions Amid Rising Ukraine Tensions!

Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin stood his ground on Thursday (Friday, Philippine time), brushing off new sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump that targeted Russia’s two biggest oil companies — a move that sent global oil prices soaring by 5%. The sanctions, aimed at Rosneft and Lukoil, are the toughest economic measures yet from […]
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Philippines, ICMPD Team Up to Protect and Empower OFWs!

The Philippine government is taking another strong step to protect and empower its modern-day heroes — the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). During the 10th Vienna Migration Conference, the Philippines met with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) to discuss new ways to ensure safer, fairer, and more sustainable opportunities for Filipino workers abroad. […]
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