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Filipino not among 10 migrants deported by US to Africa — PH embassy

The Philippine Embassy in Washington has denied reports claiming that a Filipino was among 10 foreign nationals deported by the United States to the African nation of Eswatini. In a statement released Saturday, the embassy said it verified the report directly with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and confirmed that no Filipino citizen […]
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‘PBB: Celebrity Collab 2.0’ Set to Premiere This October 25!

The wait is over, housemates! “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” is officially making its grand comeback on October 25 — and fans can’t wait to step back into the iconic yellow house once again. The announcement came on Saturday, sparking excitement across social media as the legendary PBB house reopened its doors, signaling […]
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NDRRMC on Red Alert After Strong Davao Oriental Quakes

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has raised its Operations Center to Red Alert—the highest level of emergency response—following the series of strong earthquakes that rocked Manay, Davao Oriental. In a statement released Sunday, the NDRRMC confirmed that response clusters were activated at noon on Friday, October 10, to immediately mobilize agencies […]
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White House Cuts Thousands of Jobs, Cites Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Friday pointed fingers at Democrats after following through on his threat to cut thousands of federal jobs during the ongoing government shutdown. Across the country, workers from major government departments — including Treasury, Health, Education, Commerce, and even Homeland Security’s cybersecurity division — began receiving layoff notices. The […]
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Pulong Duterte Explodes Over ICC’s Refusal to Free His Father

Davao City Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has lashed out at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for rejecting the request to release his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, calling the ruling nothing more than a “political theater.” In a strongly worded Facebook post Friday night, Pulong expressed outrage over the decision and vowed to “fight this […]
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Senate inquiry on flood project scandal set to continue

The Senate’s investigation into alleged corruption in the government’s flood control projects is set to resume later this month, acting Blue Ribbon Committee chair Senator Erwin Tulfo announced Thursday. Tulfo said the hearings could take place around October 22 to 27, depending on the schedules of lawmakers. He explained that the inquiry was earlier delayed […]
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Michelin Guide reveals 5 must-stay hotels in the Philippines 2025

The Philippines has once again made its mark on the global stage of luxury travel. The Michelin Guide, famous for awarding stars to the world’s best restaurants, has unveiled its prestigious Key Hotel distinction—and five stunning Philippine properties made it to the 2025 list. Much like the Michelin Stars for dining, the Michelin Key celebrates […]
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Peso Weakens to ₱58 vs Dollar as BSP Releases October 9 Exchange Rates

MANILA — The Philippine peso weakened slightly on Wednesday, October 9, 2025, closing at ₱58.09 against the US dollar, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The peso’s struggle continues as global currencies shift with changing oil prices, US inflation worries, and Middle East tensions. BSP’s reference exchange rate bulletin showed how the world’s […]
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