BSP says forex rate is determined by market forces
MANILA — The Philippine central bank said Tuesday it allows the foreign exchange rate to be determined by market forces and said it has robust reserves.
"The...
Bill seeking ‘lifetime’ validity of PWD ID for permanent disability receives positive feedback
A proposal to grant “lifetime” validity to certain Persons with Disability (PWD) identification cards gained support from Filipinos. Sen. Erwin Tulfo, chair of the Senate...
Philippine peso falls 0.4%, Taiwan dollar rises 0.4%
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0202 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
152.320
152.87
+0.36 Sing dlr
1.295
1.2966
+0.11 Taiwan dlr
30.604
30.719
+0.38 Korean won
1434.800
1433.4
-0.10 Baht
32.605
32.66
+0.15 Peso
59.113
58.862
-0.42 Rupiah
16615.000
16610
-0.03 Rupee
88.245
88.245
+0.00 Ringgit
4.202
4.205
+0.07 Yuan
7.102
7.1067
+0.07 Change...
Cebu archbishop urges youth to be active in Church life
CEBU City— Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu on Sunday called on young Catholics to take an active role in the life of the Church,...
Throwback: Toddler wins Halloween with this awesome costume
This adorable toddler still has one of the best Halloween costumes, an outfit that looks like she's carrying her own severed head on a...
Nine hours in Manila: How a tourist spent their layover
"Completely possible." A tourist shared how they managed to explore the Philippine capital during a nine-hour flight layover. A layover is a temporary stop between connecting...
Playful moment: Cat stays ice-cool as dog barks furiously in its face in Cagayan...
A pet cat stayed ice-cool with composure as a dachshund pooch furiously barked at its face. Footage shows the calico moggy sitting firmly on the...
Canada PM Carney says talks begin for new trade deal with Philippines
KUALA LUMPUR — Canada has begun talks on a new free trade deal with the Philippines, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday in Kuala...
‘Emman will be home’: Kim Atienza says wake set in Manila
Television personality Kim Atienza expressed gratitude to those supporting his family following the death of his daughter. The "TikToClock" host on Monday, October 27, took...
Review: ‘Quezon’ shows the other side of Manuel L. Quezon
Content warning: This review contains spoilers
You'll see the other side when you cross the avenue.
Behind his title as the “Ama ng Wikang Pambansa” lies another...
Kim Atienza receives support after criticism over daughter Emman’s death
Several Pinoys expressed support for television personality Kim Atienza after an online user blamed him for his daughter's death using religious words. RELATED: ‘Ball of sunshine’:...
Praying tops Filipinos’ ways to cope with stress — SWS
Praying is the most common way Filipinos deal with stress, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The national survey of 1,500 adults...
South Korean won, Philippine peso lead gains among Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
152.870
152.85
-0.01 Sing dlr
1.297
1.2981
+0.09 Taiwan dlr
30.749
30.815
+0.21 Korean won
1431.000
1439.4
+0.59 Baht
32.650
32.64
-0.03 Peso
58.579
58.725
+0.25 Rupiah
16590.000
16590
0.00 Rupee
87.845
87.845
0.00 Ringgit
4.217
4.22
+0.07 Yuan
7.110
7.1215
+0.16 Change...
E-wallet users advised to monitor accounts after alleged data leak; GCash says no breach
Users of a popular e-wallet platform are advised to take extra security measures following reports of an alleged data leak involving its operator.
The National...
Why US activists are wearing inflatable frog costumes at protests against Trump
Three frogs, a shark, a unicorn and a Tyrannosaurus rex dance in front of a line of heavily armoured police in riot gear. Over the...