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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Updates Currency Exchange Rates: November 20, 2025

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Updates Currency Exchange Rates: November 20, 2025

The Philippine peso (PHP) remains closely watched by traders, businesses, and ordinary Filipinos alike, as global economic developments continue to influence exchange rates. According to the latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin for November 20, 2025, here’s a snapshot of how the peso stands against the top 15 global currencies: 1. […]
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Japan’s Worst Fire in 50 Years Destroys 170 Buildings, 1 Dead

TOKYO — A massive fire tore through the southern coastal city of Oita on Wednesday, leaving at least one person dead and more than 170 buildings destroyed. Military and firefighting helicopters scrambled to battle what has become Japan’s largest urban blaze in nearly 50 years. Aerial footage showed homes reduced to rubble, thick smoke rising […]
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Oman to Grant Visa-Free Entry for Filipinos Starting 2026

Filipino travelers will soon have one more destination to explore with ease—because Oman is set to become visa-free for Filipinos by 2026.This exciting announcement came straight from the Oman Embassy. During Oman’s National Day celebration in Makati City on Wednesday, Oman’s Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Nasser Said Abdullah Al Manwari, shared the big news:Filipinos […]
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Enhypen Gives ₱4M Aid to Support PH Flood Victims

K-pop sensation Enhypen has stepped forward with a heartfelt act of generosity—donating KR₩100 million, or about ₱4 million, to help Filipinos recovering from back-to-back typhoons. According to the Korea Times, the group chose to direct most of their support to Bulacan—a place they said holds a “special place” in their story. It was here where […]
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Ombudsman Remulla’s Wealth Soars 2,000% in 20 Years, SALNs Reveal

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla walked into office in October 2025 carrying a number that stunned many: a declared net worth of ₱441.7 million.A figure that marks a more than 2,000% jump from what he owned two decades earlier. According to documents obtained by GMA Integrated News Research, Remulla’s Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth […]
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Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Education Dept.

The Trump administration is taking bold steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, signaling a major shift in the nation’s approach to schooling. The White House announced the plan on Tuesday, part of President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the federal government’s role in education and give states more control. As part of the […]
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