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Peso plumbs new depths, closes at 62.90:$1
The peso sank to a new record low against the dollar yesterday as elevated US interest rates supported the greenback and oil prices above $100 per barrel raised concerns over the Philippines’ import bill.
First pediatric deep brain stimulation surgery in PH performed on a girl
MANILA, Philippines — A 14-year-old girl with a genetic movement disorder has become the first pediatric patient in the country to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center…
Driver dies, 2 hurt after truck crashes into tree in Quezon
LUCENA CITY — A 55-year-old truck driver died while two others were injured after his vehicle crashed into a roadside tree in Mulanay town, Quezon province, on Wednesday evening, police said. The truck was descending…
Alex Eala finds admiration is mutual with idol Maria Sharapova
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala grew up admiring Maria Sharapova’s aggressive, mentally tough approach to tennis. But the Filipino star discovered that the admiration had gone both ways when the five-time Grand Slam…
Defense properly informed on forensic expert’s presentation — Tolosa
MANILA, Philippines — The defense panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial was properly informed about the inclusion of the financial forensic analyst as among the prosecution’s witnesses, private…
State of calamity declared in Northern Samar town over El Niño
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipality of Lope de Vega in Northern Samar was placed under a state of calamity on Wednesday, amid the widespread impact of El Niño now affecting agriculture, livelihoods, and residents’ health…
Sara Duterte, husband's P85 million income from 2007-2025 doesn't match net worth
Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carprio, recorded P85.3 million income from 2007 to 2025, a witness from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) told the impeachment court Thursday.
Alan Cayetano wishes Mark Villar well: ‘Our duty remains unchanged’
MANILA, Philippines—Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano could only wish Sen. Mark Villar well as the latter left the minority to join the Senate majority. “As we continue to pray for our country, we wish Senator…
Heavy rains expected in NCR, other parts of Luzon Thursday afternoon
(Image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains are expected in Metro Manila and several other parts of Luzon on Thursday afternoon due localized thunderstorms, according to the state weather bureau. The…
It's Showtime: Vice Ganda, may HILARIOUS demo sa PAG-ANGKAS! (Oct. 8, 2026)(Part 4/4)
Aired (October 8, 2026): Paano nga ba umangkas nang tama? Panoorin ang kwela at unexpected na demo ni Vice Ganda sa 'Laro, Laro, Pick'! #GMANetwork Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch…
