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Peso Holds Steady as Global Currencies Show Mixed Moves — Here’s What It Means for You

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has just released its latest Foreign Exchange Rate Bulletin for October 23, 2025, and it’s giving a clear snapshot of how the world’s top currencies are performing against the Philippine peso. Let’s break it down — and see what’s happening across the top 15 currencies shaping the global economy […]
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Fil-Aussie Teen Shocks Australia with Gold Win in Weightlifting

QUEENSLAND, Australia — At just 17 years old, Gabriel Intal, a proud Filipino-Australian, is already making waves in the world of weightlifting. This young powerhouse clinched gold at the 2025 Australian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) Youth and Under-15 Championships, held from October 18 to 19 in Queensland — a victory that proved his strength, discipline, and […]
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ICI Delays Livestream, Drafts New Flood Rules First

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is taking a careful step before going public. Executive Director Brian Keith Hosaka announced that the commission will first draft clear rules and parameters before livestreaming its hearings on the allegedly anomalous flood control projects. “There will be no hearings next week,” Hosaka said, explaining that ICI Commissioner Rogelio […]
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Lacson’s Comeback as Blue Ribbon Chair Gains Minority Support

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday expressed full support for Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, who is set to return as chair of the powerful Blue Ribbon Committee. In a heartfelt statement, Cayetano said titles and positions don’t matter as much as unity and fairness do. “It’s not about who leads […]
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Planning a Trip? Miguel Tanfelix’s South America Route Inspires

Miguel Tanfelix’s first backpacking trip to South America was more than just a birthday celebration—it was a journey of self-discovery, courage, and pure wonder. From Brazil’s lively streets to Peru’s mystical mountains and Argentina’s flavorful kitchens, Miguel embraced every moment with an open heart and an adventurous spirit. A Gift to Himself For Miguel, travel […]
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Peso Faces Global Pressure as Major Currencies Strengthen — BSP Bulletin, October 22, 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has released its latest Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin, and it paints a clear picture:the Philippine Peso is feeling the weight of stronger global currencies as markets react to shifting economic winds. As of October 22, 2025, the Peso stands at ₱58.18 per US dollar, slightly weaker than last week’s […]
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White House Unveils Trump Ballroom Plans Amid East Wing Demolition

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The familiar calm around the White House was broken this week — not by politics, but by the thunder of heavy machinery.The East Wing, one of America’s most historic structures, is now under demolition to make way for former President Donald Trump’s $250-million ballroom project — even before official plans were submitted […]
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