There were long delays after traffic was held on the M20.
Oct 15, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso sank past the 63-per-dollar mark for the first time on Thursday, even as the US dollar retreated from an 18-month high despite hotter-than-expected US inflation. The local currency fell to an intraday low of 63.06 against the dollar during morning trading, according to data from the Bankers Association of the
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon —At least 31 people were confirmed positive for Hepatitis A in Bukidnon, as health authorities continue to closely monitor 59 others in a bid to contain the spread of the outbreak in this city. Latest data from the City Health Office showed that confirmed cases include 26 in Barangay Lurugan and five
MANILA, Philippines — A new identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will use a centralized database and QR code verification to help prevent fake and duplicate IDs and make it easier for qualified cardholders to claim benefits, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said. The Unified Persons with Disabilities ID System (UPWDIS) introduces
A road has been closed as emergency services respond to a serious crash.
Danny Dyer has handed over a petition with 340,000-plus signatures to the government calling for water firms to be brought back under public control.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte enjoys the approval and trust of a slim majority of Filipinos, while nearly half of respondents disapprove of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s performance and express distrust in him, according to Pulse Asia Research’s September 2026 Ulat ng Bayan survey. The survey was conducted from Sept. 17 to 24 through
China’s premier has reaffirmed his country’s support for North Korea and its leader during the much-delayed opening of a new bridge between the neighbours. In a taped speech to the opening ceremony on the New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, Premier Li Qiang said the link was a landmark in Chinese-North Korean friendship. Li said the bridge would promote economic and trade ties, expand personnel exchanges and tighten the bond between the two peoples, according to state news agency Xinhua. The...
Planning permission is sought for a full-size 3G sports pitch, which would be used by three neighbouring secondary schools if approved.
Businesses must brace for further risks from transport fares, electricity, wages, El Niño, and a weak peso
President Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Russia may not actually bring down prices ahead of the midterms. Trump announced last week that Russia would “immediately” supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and global marketplace, with another 500,000 tons coming in November, drawing howls from Democrats and some Republicans over lifting sanctions on Moscow...
Officers are investigating a serious incident
The couple are supporting a number of charities, including a community food project and a recording studio where Meghan will take part in an acting workshop.
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