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Fuel Prices to Move Up and Down Next Week: Forecast Alert

Motorists Brace for Mixed Fuel Price Changes Next Week Motorists should prepare for mixed movements in fuel prices in the coming week, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. Based on recent trading in the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) over the past four days, DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau Assistant Director Rodela Romero shared the following […]
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Trump Reorganization: US Education Dept Requires NDAs, Sources Say

The Trump administration is pressing ahead with its plan to dismantle the Department of Education, and sources say it is using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to keep internal discussions secret. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced this week that most federal education programs and staff will be relocated to six other federal agencies, including the Departments of […]
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Ex-MU Judge Quits, Calls Miss Mexico a ‘Fake’ Winner

A storm of controversy has hit Miss Universe 2025 after a former judge accused the competition of being “rigged” — just days after stepping down from the panel. Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch, who resigned as a Miss Universe judge two days before the coronation, went public on Friday, claiming that newly crowned winner Fatima Bosch […]
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AirAsia Begins Direct Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Türkiye

MANILA — AirAsia X (AAX) has officially launched direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Türkiye, opening exciting new travel opportunities for Filipinos eager to explore Istanbul. The first flight took off on November 14, marking a significant step in AirAsia X’s expansion of its long-haul network. The move reflects the airline’s commitment to making global […]
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Bangko Sentral Updates: PHP vs Top 15 Currencies – November 21, 2025

Bangko Sentral Updates: PHP vs Top 15 Currencies – November 21, 2025

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine peso remains relatively steady against the world’s major currencies as of November 21, 2025, according to the latest bulletin from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Traders, investors, and everyday Filipinos can now gauge how their peso stacks up against the top international currencies. Here’s a look at the Philippine […]
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COVID Inquiry Finds UK Delays Cost Thousands of Lives

LONDON, United Kingdom — A shocking UK public inquiry has revealed that nearly 23,000 lives in England could have been saved if the first COVID-19 lockdown had been introduced sooner. The second report from the independent inquiry into the UK’s pandemic response also painted a damning picture of government culture under former Prime Minister Boris […]
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20 Filipino Crew Arrested in Nigeria Drug Raid

LAGOS, Nigeria — Twenty Filipino sailors are now in custody after Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency intercepted a shipment of high-grade cocaine allegedly smuggled from Brazil to Lagos. According to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), officers discovered at least 20 kilograms of cocaine hidden deep beneath the cargo of a Panama-registered vessel on Sunday.The […]
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Mark Striegl, Lara Liwanag Share Surreal Moments With Pacquiao

For Mark “Mugen” Striegl and Lara Liwanag, standing beside Manny Pacquiao as teammates on Physical: Asia felt like stepping into a dream—one they never thought would come true. On Thursday’s episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, the two athletes relived the moment Team Philippines was introduced onstage.Delegates from different countries stood tall, but everything […]
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