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 »
The MVP Group and DSWD will deploy 16 electric Love Buses in Pampanga to improve transportation access for PWDs, women, and senior citizens while creating livelihood opportunities for PWDs. Read more »
German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has suspended new cargo bookings to Manila, Batangas, and Subic Bay until December 31, 2026, citing persistent port congestion and limited capacity for storing and returning empty containers. 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 »
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 »
Pampanga is getting a fleet of 16 fully electric buses built for accessible travel. Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the province will help run them as a livelihood enterprise. Read more »
