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OVP: No Govt Funds Wasted in 2024 COA Report

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Thursday pushed back against any hint of scandal, saying the Commission on Audit (COA) found “no finding of wrongdoing” in its newly released 2024 audit report. In a statement, the OVP—headed by Vice President Sara Duterte—said COA’s major observations and recommendations were already discussed with its officials […]
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Peso Watch (Dec 3, 2025): PHP vs USD + 15 Top Currencies

There’s a certain feeling when you check exchange rates—especially if you’re sending money home, paying a bill abroad, or planning a trip. One peso move can feel small… until it isn’t. Based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin dated Dec 02, 2025, here’s where the Philippine peso (PHP) stands against […]
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Trump Says Drug Source Nations Could Be Targeted

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a sharp new warning on Tuesday: any country involved in trafficking illegal drugs into the United States could be attacked. Reuters He made the remark during a cabinet meeting at the White House, speaking to reporters after bringing up concerns about cocaine coming from Colombia. Reuters+1 “Anybody that’s doing that […]
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Pinoys in Saudi Still Stereotyped, Says IT Executive

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — For many Filipinos in the Middle East, the work is honest, dignified, and deeply respected. But for one Filipino IT executive, there’s a painful truth that still follows a lot of Kababayans around—especially in Saudi Arabia. They’re often assumed to belong in domestic and hospitality work. And even when they […]
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Kuya Scolds PBB Housemates Over Dozens of Violations

Inside the Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 house, things have been loud, playful—and lately, messy. This week, Kuya didn’t just remind the housemates of the rules. He scolded them. Hard. After a string of violations, Kuya put his foot down on Wednesday’s episode, speaking with the kind of disappointment that hits deeper than […]
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CAAP Partners with PLDT to Upgrade Airport Connectivity

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is taking a major step to modernize airports and aviation facilities nationwide. The agency has partnered with PLDT Enterprise to boost digital connectivity in its facilities, aiming to improve both operations and passenger experience. CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio told the Philippine News Agency that the partnership will […]
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PH Gov’t Securities Stay Strong Despite Corruption Concerns

Investor confidence in Philippine government securities (GS) remains strong, even amid ongoing scrutiny over corruption and questionable flood control projects, National Treasurer Sharon Almanza said. Speaking in Taguig City, Almanza told reporters that investor demand has stayed firm, reflected in tight spreads for government papers, even as the local stock market struggles. “The GS market […]
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Over 600 Dead, 4 Million Affected by Southeast Asia Storms

The death toll from severe floods and landslides across Southeast Asia has climbed to over 600, as Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia reel from one of the region’s worst storms in recent memory. Relief efforts continue over the weekend for tens of thousands of displaced people, as officials struggle to reach isolated communities. The rare tropical […]
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