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Remit now? Rupee, peso exchange rates stay weak in UAE

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of January 8 - against the UAE dirham

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Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Sole winner: Filipina in Dubai wins Dh30m Big Ticket

Anna Lee Gayongan, a resident of 15 years, has been trying her luck for years

Sole winner: Filipino expat in Dubai wins Dh30 million Big Ticket jackpot

Top trending: NYE 2026, fireworks, fuel prices and more

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

New Year’s Eve, Burj Khalifa fireworks, UAE petrol prices, travel updates and more

Manny Pacquiao once fought to win $2 to buy food

Boxing legend recalls how crime rate in Philippines dropped to zero during his fights

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council presenting the award to legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao on the opening day of World Sports Summit in Dubai on Monday.

Lucky at last: Filipino expat in UAE wins Big Ticket

Antonio Plasabas, a 54-year-old supervisor, had been trying on his own

Lucky at last: Filipino expat in Abu Dhabi wins Big Ticket after 13 years

Fly Riyadh–Manila for just SAR 1 with Cebu Pacific

Cebu Pacific unveils direct Riyadh-Manila flights with fares starting at just SAR 1

The airline announced it will operate four flights a week on the new route.

Asia’s power map is shifting beyond US–China contest

Lowy 2025 Index shows region where middle powers drive next phase of strategic change

Asia’s transformation is not defined by a simple narrative of American decline or Chinese ascent. Instead, it depicts a more intricate mosaic.

Kim Chiu files theft complaint against sister

Actress appeared at Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office and presented her legal case

Kim Chiu

Cebu Pacific cancels flights after Airbus A320 recall

Passengers offered flexible rebooking, refund, or travel fund options

Cebu Pacific cancels flights after A320 recall

Top moments: Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe 2025

Top 5 finalists: Thailand, Venezuela, Philippines, Ivory Coast and Mexico’s winner

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch (C) is surrounded by contestants as she celebrates winning the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, on November 21, 2025.

Miss Universe 2025: Mexico's Fatima Bosch wins crown

Thailand, Venezuela, the Philippines, and Côte d’Ivoire complete the Miss Universe top 5

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch reacts as the top five is announced during the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, on November 21, 2025.

Former Philippine mayor jailed for trafficking

Alice Guo found guilty of overseeing a Chinese-operated online gambling centre

Alice Guo, former mayor of Bamban in Philippines' Tarlac province, on September 9, 2024

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