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Misinformation Threatens PH Tourism – DOT

MANILA — The beaches are still stunning.The sunsets still breathtaking.The smiles still warm. But according to Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, something else is traveling faster than tourists these days. Misinformation. And it may be one of the biggest threats facing Philippine tourism. “There’s So Much Misinformation” Speaking at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on […]
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PHP vs Dollar and Top 15 Currencies — February 11, 2026

Here’s how the Philippine peso compares to today’s biggest global currencies: 🇪🇺 Euro (EUR) €1 = ₱69.5690 The euro remains significantly stronger than the peso.Traveling to Europe? Expect higher exchange costs. 🇬🇧 British Pound (GBP) £1 = ₱79.8032 The pound continues to tower over the peso — nearly ₱80 for one pound.The UK remains one […]
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EU Warns Big Tech: Do More to Stop Cyberbullying

BRUSSELS — The European Union is sending a clear message to Big Tech: Do more.Do better.Protect our children. On Tuesday, the European Commission unveiled a sweeping set of measures aimed at tackling cyberbullying — a growing crisis that now affects one in six children across Europe. Behind that statistic are real lives.Real pain.Real families watching […]
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From Ukraine Jail, Pinoy Warns Brother Not to Work in Russia

Here is your rewritten engaging, emotional, and easy-to-read article: “’Tol… Huwag Ka Nang Tumuloy.” Those were the last words Raymon Santos Gumangan told his brother. A plea.A warning.A cry from captivity. Raymon — a Filipino now being held prisoner in Ukraine — sent that message after realizing the job he thought would change his life […]
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Gotchabell, Emma Tiglao explore Camiguin

Miss Grand International 2025 first runner-up Sarunrat “Gotchabell” Puagpipat recently found herself slowing down and soaking in the magic of Camiguin, alongside her MGI sister and close friend Emma Tiglao. On Instagram, the Thai beauty queen shared quiet, heartfelt moments from their time on the “Island Born of Fire.” In the photos, Gotchabell and Emma […]
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PHP vs the World: How the Peso Stands Against Top Currencies February 10, 2026

The Philippine peso opened the day under familiar pressure. As of February 10, 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) set the reference rate at ₱58.45 per US dollar, a level that once again puts the peso’s global standing into sharp focus. For millions of Filipinos—OFWs, importers, travelers, and everyday consumers—these numbers are more than […]
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Fire Breaks Out at Hong Kong International Airport

A moment of tension briefly disrupted operations at one of the world’s busiest airports. On Tuesday afternoon, a fire broke out at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1, prompting authorities to temporarily close three boarding bridges as a safety precaution. The incident happened at around 3 p.m. local time. Airport officials quickly responded, and the […]
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