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 comedy podcast "Machong Chismisan" has lost its network after hosts made hurtful remarks about Josh Aquino, the eldest son of Kris Aquino, who is on the autism spectrum. Read more »
A magnitude 8.3 earthquake along the Manila Trench could generate a tsunami with waves reaching up to 5.5 meters, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned on Tuesday, October 13. 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 »
Learn how to use Maya's Security Center to secure your e-wallet, review login activity, freeze credit cards, set transfer limits, and guard against scams. 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 »
