Vice President Sara Duterte retained majority approval and trust ratings in Pulse Asia’s September 2026 survey, despite slight declines. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received 30% approval and 29% trust, with more respondents disapproving of and distrusting him. Read more »
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 »
Minimum wage earners in Metro Cebu now get P582 a day, while those in other covered areas get P542. Read more »
In Ilocano folklore, a giant old woman from a felled tree sits on a sleeper’s chest. In medicine, bangungot refers to sudden, unexplained deaths during sleep, often involving young, seemingly healthy Filipino men. Here’s how the legend differs from the medical explanation. Read more »
Manila Sets the Standard as Visayas and Mindanao Pay More for Less Power; the Country Needs a Cheaper, Island-by-Island Energy Plan 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 »
