BSP unleashes jumbo rate hike vs inflation

Inquirer.net - Oct 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised its policy rate by half a percentage point to 5.5 percent on Thursday, delivering a bigger-than-expected increase as it stepped up its fight against stubbornly high inflation. The decision by the Monetary Board, the central bank’s top policymaking body, brought the overnight borrowing rate to

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Baco, Oriental Mindoro mayor dismissed from office

Oct 23, 2026

Baco, Oriental Mindoro mayor dismissed from office

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Oriental Mindoro served the dismissal order issued by the Office of the Ombudsman against Baco, Oriental Mindoro Mayor Allan Roldan at around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22. With the order served, Vice Mayor Eric Castillo has automatically assumed the position

Woman who stood up to Paris looters in viral video 'is 24-year-old actress' - as internet salutes her bravery

Oct 23, 2026

Woman who stood up to Paris looters in viral video 'is 24-year-old actress' - as internet salutes her bravery

A woman who went viral for bravely stood up to the Paris rioters, screaming at them to stop looting a supermarket at the height of the mayhem, has been identified as a 24-year-old actress by French media.

[Market Rider] SEC’s market maker push and how it can boost PH stock trading

Oct 23, 2026

[Market Rider] SEC’s market maker push and how it can boost PH stock trading

SEC Chairman Francis Lim spearheads a daring undertaking into the realm of market making, in a bid to boost stock market trading in the Philippines

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: As the Budget approaches, it is increasingly clear that the Chancellor's strings are being pulled by the unions

Oct 22, 2026

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: As the Budget approaches, it is increasingly clear that the Chancellor's strings are being pulled by the unions

Anyone unfamiliar with John Healey could easily be taken in by his weasel words about the Budget

Shoplifters now so violent their raids are being classed as robberies

Oct 22, 2026

Shoplifters now so violent their raids are being classed as robberies

A dip in levels of recorded shoplifting was offset by a jump in business robberies, thought to reflect increasingly violent retail thefts in 'Wild West Britain'.

Devastating proof the Kennedy curse is real: As dynasty is blighted by yet another tragedy… every haunting twist mapped right back to its origin - and the discovery that convinced Jackie they were doomed

Oct 22, 2026

Devastating proof the Kennedy curse is real: As dynasty is blighted by yet another tragedy… every haunting twist mapped right back to its origin - and the discovery that convinced Jackie they were doomed

Over the years, the most illustrious political dynasty in American history has certainly been struck by the most astonishing ill fortune.

I'm an Aldi manager and Aussies complain and abuse me about empty shelves and unmanned checkouts - but they have no idea about the cost cutting happening behind the scenes

Oct 22, 2026

I'm an Aldi manager and Aussies complain and abuse me about empty shelves and unmanned checkouts - but they have no idea about the cost cutting happening behind the scenes

An Aldi manager has exposed why many Aussies are growing frustrated with the supermarket chain.

Tampakan forms task force to prepare for ‘Super El Niño’

Oct 22, 2026

Tampakan forms task force to prepare for ‘Super El Niño’

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The municipal government of Tampakan in South Cotabato has created a task force to prepare for the possible effects of Super El Niño, including drought, water shortages and damage to agricultural production. Mayor Leonard T. Escobillo issued Executive Order No. 37, series of 2026, creating the Tampakan El Niño Response

World-first cancer vaccine slashes death risk in stunning findings led by Aussie scientist

Oct 22, 2026

World-first cancer vaccine slashes death risk in stunning findings led by Aussie scientist

A Sydney scientist is leading a world-first cancer vaccine trial that has dramatically reduced the risk of melanoma returning or patients dying from the disease.

'I've painted more Lowrys than Lowry' says the world's greatest art forger whose 'Old Masters' sell for £25,000

Oct 22, 2026

'I've painted more Lowrys than Lowry' says the world's greatest art forger whose 'Old Masters' sell for £25,000

David Henty is an art forger. By his own account, the very best art forger in the world, and extremely proud of his work.

Moment appalled bystanders confront man after he 'breaks goose's neck' in public park - as police launch probe

Oct 22, 2026

Moment appalled bystanders confront man after he 'breaks goose's neck' in public park - as police launch probe

Police are investigating a report of animal cruelty at Ward End Park in the suburbs of Birmingham on October 19 after a video of the distressed bird circulated online.

NFA steps up palay buying as buffer stock in Negros Occidental drops

Oct 22, 2026

NFA steps up palay buying as buffer stock in Negros Occidental drops

BACOLOD CITY — The National Food Authority (NFA) in Negros Occidental has intensified its palay procurement program to bolster its dwindling buffer stock, an official said on Thursday, Oct. 22. NFA Negros Occidental Branch Manager Cherrybeth Gevero said  their buffer stock has critically dropped to one-day supply, far below the agency’s mandated 15-day reserve. To

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