The Philippine peso fell to a record intraday low of ?63.15 per US dollar on October 15, amid oil price concerns, US inflation, and domestic economic pressures. Read more »
Long before telescopes could explain an eclipse, people across the Philippines believed a terrifying creature was devouring the moon. In the Visayas, that creature was known as the bakunawa, a giant serpent said to rise from the depths and swallow the glowing orb whole. Read more »
Donatela Resort & Sanctuary, an upscale property in Panglao, Bohol, owned by Davao businessman Dennis Uy’s PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., permanently ceased operations on September 30, 2026. Read more »
A five-year review by France's Anses agency links heavy social media use among teens to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with girls and LGBTQIA+ youth most affected. Researchers point to platform design and algorithms as key drivers, and recommend stronger regulation over outright bans. Read more »
Public high schools across Cebu Province were set to receive at least 600 metal detectors as the provincial government expanded efforts to address school violence and strengthen campus security. Read more »
Riyadh Air's new nonstop Manila route and Vietjet's upcoming Clark–Ho Chi Minh City service are part of a broader push to decentralize Philippine aviation, cutting travel time for OFWs in the Gulf and giving Luzon-based travelers easier access to international flights. Read more »
