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 »
P-pop acts BINI and SB19 are making their bid for the global music stage, launching “For Your Consideration” campaigns for the 69th Grammy Awards as the Recording Academy’s first-round voting runs until October 22. Read more »
The National Food Authority (NFA) has distanced itself from a proposed deal to import American rice, saying the arrangement is a private-sector initiative. Read more »
More Filipino families consider themselves poor, with 55% describing their households as mahirap in a September survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS). Read more »
The Philippines is expected to post a current account deficit of nearly $20 billion annually through 2027, as elevated oil and commodity prices continue to drive up import costs, according to updated projections from the BSP. Read more »
With the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) back in parts of Metro Manila, police are warning motorists against fake traffic violation notices designed to steal money and personal information. Read more »
