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Palace: Marcos demands stolen public money be given back

“Ibalik ang pera ng taumbayan.”Return the people’s money. This was the firm directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. regarding the stolen taxpayers’ funds linked to anomalous flood control projects, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President’s message is clear: punishment is not enough. “It is not enough to […]
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DOT unveils ₱15M challenge to boost tourism start-ups

DOT unveils ₱15M challenge to boost tourism start-ups

MANILA – A fresh wave of innovation is about to transform Philippine tourism. The Department of Tourism (DOT) has officially launched the ₱15-million Tourism Start-Up Challenge 2025, a program designed to empower students from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to bring forward bold and creative ideas that can shape the future of travel in the country. […]
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Philippine Peso Exchange Rates : September 24, 2025

Philippine Peso Exchange Rates : September 24, 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has released its latest Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin, giving Filipinos a snapshot of how the peso is performing against the world’s biggest currencies. For overseas workers sending money home, travelers planning trips, or businesses trading abroad, these numbers tell a powerful story about strength, weakness, and global shifts. Let’s […]
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Canada pushes TikTok to tighten child safety rules on app

Ottawa — TikTok has agreed to tighten its safety measures after a Canadian investigation revealed the app failed to keep children off its platform and did not do enough to protect their personal information. The probe, led by Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne and provincial watchdogs from Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta, uncovered troubling findings: […]
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PH grateful to Saudi for helping OFWs and Muslim pilgrims

PH grateful to Saudi for helping OFWs and Muslim pilgrims

The Philippines has extended heartfelt thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its unwavering support to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), Muslim pilgrims, and humanitarian initiatives—expressed during the Kingdom’s 95th National Day celebration on Tuesday. Speaking on behalf of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teresa Lazaro, DFA Undersecretary Maria Theresa de Vega praised Saudi Arabia for hosting […]
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