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Ayala revives Makro: Big retail comeback in the Philippines

Ayala revives Makro: Big retail comeback in the Philippines

The country’s oldest conglomerate, Ayala Corporation, is making a bold move: it’s bringing back the beloved wholesale chain Makro to the Philippines. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Ayala announced that its subsidiary ACX Holding Corp. has entered into a joint venture with Makro ROH Company Limited (MROH) of Thailand, a unit of […]
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Historic push builds for UN’s first-ever female Secretary-General

NEW YORK — In its 80 years of existence, the United Nations has never had a woman serve as Secretary-General. For many world leaders, that glaring reality is no longer acceptable. With current Secretary-General António Guterres set to end his second term in 2026, voices at this week’s UN General Assembly grew louder: the next […]
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Ogie Alcasid gushes over Jessica Sanchez with rare throwback

Ogie Alcasid couldn’t hide his excitement after Jessica Sanchez’s big win on America’s Got Talent. The singer and It’s Showtime host proudly celebrated the Filipino-American star’s victory by sharing a throwback photo of them together on Instagram. “Congratulations to Jessica Sanchez for winning the 20th season of America’s Got Talent!!!” Ogie wrote, recalling the moment […]
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Marcos vows P300B flood projects push through—but with a catch

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos on Saturday that the government’s P300 billion budget for flood control projects will push through until 2026. But this time, he stressed, the projects will only move forward if strict safeguards are in place. Speaking in Gonzaga, Cagayan, where he personally led the distribution of aid to residents […]
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Surprise witness at Senate flood control hearing no show at DOJ

‘Surprise witness’ at Senate flood control hearing no show at DOJ

The Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that Orly Regala Guteza, the so-called “surprise witness” in the Senate’s flood control project probe, failed to show up at his scheduled meeting with Justice Secretary Boying Remulla on Friday. DOJ spokesperson Mico Clavano said Guteza was supposed to appear at 9:30 a.m. He had earlier requested inclusion in […]
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Philippine Peso Exchange Rates : September 26, 2025

September 26, 2025 — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released its latest exchange rate bulletin, and the numbers reveal a global market still under the weight of economic uncertainty. The Philippine peso closed with a reference rate of ₱58.10 per U.S. dollar, showing stability despite pressure from international movements. But behind that number lies […]
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Netanyahu warns: Backing Palestine means “killing Jews pays”

At the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered one of his fiercest speeches yet—slamming Western nations for recognizing a Palestinian state and accusing them of sending a dangerous message: “Murdering Jews pays off.” The remarks came as France, Britain, Australia, Canada, and other U.S. allies openly recognized Palestinian statehood. For Netanyahu, this was […]
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UAE earns Marcos’ praise for support to Pinoy workers

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its unwavering support to Filipino workers and for treating the Philippines as a valued partner in meaningful collaborations. On Thursday, Marcos welcomed an official UAE delegation led by Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience […]
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