Philippines News – Politics, Economy & Society

Alex Eala’s campaign at Miami Open ends

Filipino tennis star loses to Karolina Muchova in straight sets in quarter-finals

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Alex Eala

Dirham gains vs INR, PKR, PHP. Should expats remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of March 23 - against the UAE dirham

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

What you need to know about the Philippines toll relief

Discounts will be through rebates, credited weekly to all qualified vehicles

Public utility vehicles, public utility buses, and vehicles involved in freight services will be granted a two-month reprieve in toll rates

Beware: Travel scams targeting OFWs, how to avoid them

Fraudsters are posing as officials to exploit Filipino workers seeking assistance

OFWs may request assistance or services directly to the Migrant Workers Office in Dubai through official hotlines and email addresses

Alex Eala beats Siegemund to advance at Miami Open

Filipino tennis star fights back to win in three sets 6-7, 6-3, 6-3

Alexandra Eala

Philippines beat Uzbekistan to reach Women's World Cup

Australia, China, Japan and South Korea have also qualified for Brazil

Philippines beat Uzbekistan to reach 2027 Women's World Cup

Peso hits record low, UAE remitters see bigger gains

Philippine peso weakens sharply, raising value of UAE remittances

Peso hits record lows, boosting gains for UAE remitters.

Why did Alex Eala drop from career-high No 29 to No 50

Filipino tennis star is set to face Laura Siegemund on Thursday in Round of 64

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines and Linda Noskova of Czechia wait in the players tunnel before walking out onto court for their fourth round match of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 10, 2026 in Indian Wells, California.

Who is Fil-Am cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw?

‘Sinners’ filmmaker makes history at the 98th Academy Awards

Autumn Durald Arkapaw accepts the Cinematography award for "Sinners" onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

How Filipinos can get documents apostilled fully online

Fully digital apostille system allows documents to be authenticated online

The initiative marks a significant milestone in the Philippines’ digital transformation and continued adherence to international standards on document authentication

Philippine peso hits record low against UAE dirham

Peso slides to new low while central bank steps in to steady markets

For now, favourable rates are prompting households to reassess strategy, deciding whether to lock in current levels or wait for another shift in the market.

Philippines to observe Eid Al Fitr holiday on March 20

Marcos highlights unity and recognition of Muslim Filipinos

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hosts the "Grand Iftar 2026" at the Heroes hall in Malacañan Palace on March 12, 2026

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