Tuesday, 3 February 2026

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Rome Adds Fee to Enter Trevi Fountain Area

ROME — Making a wish at the Trevi Fountain now comes with a small price. Starting Monday, tourists who want to step closer to Rome's...

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PHP vs World Currencies Today — February 3, 2026

The Philippine peso opened the day under pressure. As of February 3, 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) set the reference rate at ₱58.90...

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Trump Calls on Republicans to Nationalize Voting

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is once again stirring controversy. In a podcast interview released Monday, Trump said Republicans should "nationalize" and "take over" voting...

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Pinoy Student Brought Home From Jordan Over Illegal Stay

A Filipino student is back home — safe, but shaken — after being repatriated from Amman, Jordan under what officials described as a vulnerable and...

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Sofia Pablo Happy This Valentine's After PBB Exit

Love is clearly in the air — and Sofia Pablo is feeling it. Fresh from her exit from "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition," Sofia...

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Kiko, Marcoleta Trade Blows Over China Claims

Voices rose. Lines were drawn.And once again, China took center stage at the Senate floor. On Tuesday, Senators Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan and Rodante Marcoleta locked...

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Sunday, 1 February 2026

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NYT Names Camiguin a Top Place to Visit in 2026

Camiguin has quietly claimed a spot on the world map—and the world is starting to notice. The island province has been named one of the New York Times' "52 Places to Go" in 2026, landing at No. 37 on the prestigious annual list. For travelers who love the sea, the springs, and the slow rhythm...

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Most PH Banks to Keep Credit Rules Steady in Q1

The majority of Philippine banks plan to keep their credit standards unchanged this year, signaling steady access to loans for both businesses and households. This is according to the latest Senior Bank Loan Officers' Survey (SLOS) released Friday by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). In the first quarter of 2026, 87.7 percent of banks...

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Thousands Rally in Minnesota Against ICE

MINNEAPOLIS — The streets were cold.But the anger—and the resolve—were unmistakable. On Friday, thousands of protesters flooded downtown Minneapolis, while students across the United States walked out of classrooms in a powerful show of defiance. Their demand was clear: federal immigration agents must leave Minnesota. The protests followed the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and...

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Saturday, 31 January 2026

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NYT Names Camiguin a Top Place to Visit in 2026

Camiguin has quietly claimed a spot on the world map—and the world is starting to notice. The island province has been named one of the...

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Most PH Banks to Keep Credit Rules Steady in Q1

The majority of Philippine banks plan to keep their credit standards unchanged this year, signaling steady access to loans for both businesses and households. This...

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Thousands Rally in Minnesota Against ICE

MINNEAPOLIS — The streets were cold.But the anger—and the resolve—were unmistakable. On Friday, thousands of protesters flooded downtown Minneapolis, while students across the United States...

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Economic Pact Opens UAE Market to Pinoy Goods

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A new economic deal between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates is opening doors—and giving Filipino products a real...

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Lisa Shines as Thailand's New Tourism Ambassador

Lisa didn't just show up. She shined. The BLACKPINK star officially stepped into her new role as Thailand's tourism ambassador, turning the campaign launch into...

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No Charter Change Talks—Marcos Focused on Economy

For now, changing the 1987 Constitution is off the table for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. MalacaƱang made this clear on Saturday, saying the President's...

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Wednesday, 28 January 2026

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Bianca Gonzalez on Costly Local vs Foreign Trips

Sometimes, all it takes is one honest post to start a bigger conversation. Bianca Gonzalez did just that—taking to social media to voice her frustration over how expensive domestic travel in the Philippines has become compared to flying abroad. On X, the Pinoy Big Brother host reacted to a post by lawyer and former COMELEC...

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PHP vs Top 15 Currencies Today (January 27, 2026)

The Philippine peso woke up today facing a familiar reality. Pressure. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin dated January 27, 2026, the peso continues to trade weak against major global currencies—led, as always, by the US dollar. Let's break down what's happening.Slowly. Clearly. One currency at a time. Peso...

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Japan–US Alliance at Risk if Taiwan Crisis Ignored

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has issued a stark warning. If Japan were to turn away from a crisis in Taiwan, she said, the country's strategic alliance with the United States could collapse. Speaking late Monday on a nationally broadcast television program, Takaichi addressed growing criticism over her earlier remarks, which had sparked tension with...

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