
Peso breaches P60, market tumbles on fears of MidEast crisis escalation
The Philippine peso breached the dreaded P60 level on Thursday, weakening to P60.10 as of 4 p.m., after fresh developments in the Middle East conflict sent…
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The Philippine peso breached the dreaded P60 level on Thursday, weakening to P60.10 as of 4 p.m., after fresh developments in the Middle East conflict sent…
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Major manufacturers under the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said a possible depreciation of the peso to P60 against the dollar is expected amid…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, facilitated the return of 70 overseas Filipino workers and their dependents from Qatar and…
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The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth—and the broader economy—faces significant risk if the Middle East conflict persists throughout the year,…
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NABALAWAG, SGA BARMM — After weeks of violent clashes that displaced over 20,000 residents, high-level mediation efforts are underway to bring lasting peace to…
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Stephen CuUnjieng has joined the board of Apex Treasury Corp, marking the first time a Filipino has held an independent director role on a US-listed board…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered that leased public utility vehicles (PUVs) must not exceed the authorized number…
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Air travelers have a shrinking window to secure cheaper tickets as fuel surcharge rates are set to more than double in April, pushing overall fares higher…
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AbaCore Capital Holdings Inc. has broken ground for a new family-oriented attraction called Ice World at the Montemaria International Pilgrimage and Conference…
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Google Labs has expanded access to Pomelli, an experimental artificial intelligence-powered marketing tool aimed at helping small businesses strengthen their…
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WASHINGTON (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Monday demanded US allies help secure the Strait of Hormuz, but European powers resisted a military mission to…
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KABUL (AFP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban government accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes on the capital late Monday after loud explosions were heard and air…
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JERUSALEM (AFP) — Israel launched strikes on Tehran and Beirut Tuesday while attacks in Baghdad pulled Iraq further into the Middle East war that has rattled…
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Israel said Tuesday it killed Iran’s national security chief, Ali Larijani, in a strike as attacks hit Tehran, Beirut and Baghdad.
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The Civil Aviation Board said domestic flight surcharges will nearly double, rising to P253 to P787 from P117 to P342, while international fares could see…
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The saddest part is that nations bearing the most economic pain — from the Philippines to South Korea, India to the European Union — had no seat at the table…
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A public spat erupted on Tuesday between Vice President Sara Duterte and Malacañang over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s handling of the Middle East conflict…
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Trump threatened to delay a planned summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this month if Beijing does not assist with reopening the strait.
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