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ICI Ends Probe Into Flood Control Project Anomalies

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) officially closed its doors on Tuesday, ending its investigation into alleged anomalies in the country’s flood control projects. For half a year, the commission dug deep—following paper trails, reviewing records, and asking tough questions. Now, their work has been handed off… and their mission, at least for them, is […]
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Peso Under Pressure: March 31, 2026 — Here’s How PHP Stacks Up vs Top Global Currencies

Peso Under Pressure: March 31, 2026 — Here’s How PHP Stacks Up vs Top Global Currencies

There’s a quiet shift happening. Not loud.Not obvious. But if you look closely…you’ll see it in the numbers. The Philippine peso is moving—and the world is moving with it. As of today, March 31, 2026, the peso is trading at around ₱60.38 per US dollar. And that number alone tells a story. Because just a […]
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Oil Jumps as Iran Calls US Peace Plan ‘Unrealistic’

Hope for peace… is fading. What could have been a turning point in the Middle East conflict is now slipping further out of reach. Iran has firmly rejected the United States’ proposals to end the ongoing war—calling them “unrealistic, illogical, and excessive.” And instead of slowing down… The violence is intensifying. Missiles continue to fly.Drones […]
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Embassy Issues Warning on Repatriation Scams in UAE

Coming home should never come with a price. But for some Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates, desperation is being taken advantage of—and the Philippine Embassy is sounding the alarm. In a renewed advisory, the Embassy urged Filipinos to be extra cautious… especially when dealing with individuals or groups offering “help” to return home—for a […]
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JOLIN on SB19 Collab: “It Felt Like a Blind Date”

It started with uncertainty. No script. No clear expectations. Just two artists… meeting halfway across screens. For JOLIN, working with SB19 on the track “Emoji” felt like stepping into something unfamiliar—almost like a blind date. “What should we talk about?” she recalled thinking during their first online meeting. There was hesitation at first.A quiet pause.A […]
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LTFRB Distributes ₱651M Fuel Support to Drivers

More than ₱651 million. That’s how much cash assistance has already reached thousands of transport workers across the country—drivers and operators who continue to struggle as fuel prices climb. On Monday, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) shared an update on the government’s fuel subsidy program, launched to ease the burden caused by […]
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Trump Signals Possible US Exit from NATO Alliance

The room was quiet… then suddenly, tense. In Miami, during what was supposed to be a routine investment forum, Donald Trump said something that echoed far beyond the stage. Something that could reshape global alliances. “We don’t have to be there for NATO.” A simple sentence…but one carrying heavy consequences. Frustration Turns Public Trump didn’t […]
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