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Filipino tourists delay travel plans amid rising fuel charges

Rising Fuel Prices Force Filipinos to Postpone Travel

For many Filipinos, travel isn’t just a luxury. It’s a reward.A reunion.A long-awaited break from everyday life. But lately… something has changed. Trips are being delayed.Plans are being canceled.And for some, travel is no longer an option. All because of rising costs. When Going Home Becomes Too Expensive One traveler from Manila, originally from the […]
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Peso Under Pressure? Here’s How PHP Stacks Up vs Top Currencies — April 28, 2026

Peso Under Pressure? Here’s How PHP Stacks Up vs Top Currencies — April 28, 2026

There’s something quietly shifting in the financial world today. Numbers moved.Currencies adjusted.And behind it all—real impact on everyday lives. As of April 28, 2026, the Philippine peso stands at: ₱60.68 against the US dollar. At first glance, it’s just a number. But look closer… and it tells a bigger story. The Dollar Leads—And the Peso […]
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Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says

Trump Not Happy With Iran Deal Offer, Says US Official

In Washington, the mood is tense. Quiet conversations…Closed-door meetings…And a growing sense that peace is slipping further out of reach. On Monday, a US official revealed what many had already suspected— President Donald Trump is not satisfied. “He doesn’t love the proposal,” the official said, referring to Iran’s latest offer. It wasn’t just hesitation. It […]
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Mika Salamanca, Will Ashley deny Bangkok photos were a 'hard launch'

Mika Salamanca, Will Ashley Shut Down Dating Rumors

It started with a few photos. A simple trend…A fun day in Bangkok…And suddenly—everyone was talking. But for Mika Salamanca and Will Ashley, there’s only one thing they want to make clear: It wasn’t a “hard launch.” In a recent interview, the two quickly addressed the buzz surrounding their now-viral photos taken in Thailand—photos that […]
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Who are the ICC judges assigned to Rodrigo Duterte's trial?

Meet the ICC Judges Handling Duterte’s Case Today

There’s a quiet shift happening at the International Criminal Court. A turning point. The ICC Presidency has officially formed the Trial Chamber that will hear the crimes against humanity case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte—marking a major step toward a trial that has been years in the making. In a detailed 50-page decision, the […]
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3,000 OFWs in Dubai Get $200 Aid Amid Middle East Crisis

For thousands of Filipinos far from home… help is finally coming. In Dubai, where uncertainty has quietly taken over many lives, around 3,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will soon receive financial assistance — a small but meaningful lifeline in difficult times. Each qualified worker will get $200, or about AED730. For many, that amount could […]
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