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PH Embassy Questions US After Filipino Seamen Blocked at Entry

The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. has reached out to the United States government to demand an explanation after reports surfaced that several Filipino seafarers were denied entry at US ports in recent months. In a statement released Wednesday, the embassy said it has formally raised its concern with both the US Department of State […]
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‘Encantadia’ Fans Mourn the Exit of Fiery Sang’gre Pirena

It’s the end of an era in Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre — and fans are shattered.After years of fire, strength, and redemption, Sang’gre Pirena, played by Glaiza De Castro, has fallen. In Tuesday night’s episode, Pirena bravely went to Hathoria to defend her people after peace talks with Mitena (Rhian Ramos) broke down. Ever the leader, […]
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Zaldy Co’s Sunwest Bags ₱2B LTO Projects Now Under Probe for Alleged Irregularities

A construction company linked to former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co has landed ₱2 billion worth of government projects from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) — and those same projects are now facing questions over possible misuse and underutilization. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao confirmed on Tuesday that Sunwest Inc. was awarded three […]
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Baguio’s New Christmas Village Transports You Straight to Japan!

If you’ve ever dreamed of celebrating Christmas under cherry blossoms, this year’s Baguio Country Club Christmas Village will make that dream come true. Nestled in the City of Pines, the annual attraction opened its gates once again — this time transforming into a magical Japanese-inspired wonderland. As shown in Unang Balita’s Tuesday feature, visitors are […]
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Peso Holds Steady as Dollar Stays Strong: A Look at the Top 15 Global Currencies (October 21, 2025)

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released its latest Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin on October 21, 2025, giving Filipinos and global investors a snapshot of how the world’s major currencies are performing against the Philippine peso. The peso is currently trading at an average of ₱58.14 per US dollar, reflecting the continued strength of the […]
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UN Experts Slam US for Violating Venezuela’s Sovereignty

JERUSALEM/CAIRO — In a tense diplomatic mission, US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to help stabilize the fragile Gaza ceasefire and push both Israel and Hamas toward deeper concessions under President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. The ceasefire, just eight days old, has been repeatedly tested. Both sides have accused each […]
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PH Embassy Issues Alert on Fake US Dual Citizenship Crackdown

The Philippine Embassy in Washington has once again cautioned Filipinos against false information spreading on social media, claiming that the US government is cracking down on dual citizens this month. “This is not true,” the embassy firmly stated in an advisory posted on its website Tuesday. According to the embassy, the United States has not […]
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Sotto Confirms Lacson’s Blue Ribbon Reinstatement

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is set to make a dramatic return as chairman of the powerful Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, just weeks after stepping down from the post amid controversy over flood control project investigations. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III confirmed the development on Tuesday, saying the move came after growing […]
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