Philippines News – Politics, Economy & Society

Architect of Philippines martial law Enrile dies at 101

Harvard-educated Enrile was a long-time top adviser to Ferdinand Marcos

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Filipino politician and former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile has died at the age of 101.

Rupee weakens vs dirham; peso slides in morning trade

Pakistani rupee holds steady at PKR 76.67 whilst Asian currencies show mixed movements

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

Alex Eala to compete in Macau Masters in December

Two-day invitational meet to feature elite field including Mirra Andreeva and Li Na

Alex Eala to compete in Macau Tennis Masters in December

Rupee, peso exchange rates remittance-friendly in UAE

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 12 - 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.

Buried 3 days in typhoon mud, iPhone 17 Pro still works

The iPhone 17 Pro Max powered on after charging, despite the typhoon’s devastation.

Typhoon Kalmegi floods spared the iPhone 17 Pro Max—worked fine once charged.

Super typhoon batters Philippines: 2 dead, 1m evacuated

Fung-wong follows Kalmaegi, which killed nearly 200 in the Philippines and five in Vietnam

This screen grab made from UGC handout video footage courtesy of Facebook user Edson Casarino taken and released on November 9, 2025 shows storm surges sending waves hurtling over streets of Virac along the coast of Catanduanes island, as super typhoon Fung-wong approaches the Philippines.

Kuwait Airways reports delay after minor incident

Technical malfunction delays Kuwait Airways flight, replacement aircraft deployed

No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.

Vietnam evacuates thousands ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Philippine President Marcos declares a ‘state of national calamity’

People rest beside cars, swept one on top of another by floodwaters caused by typhoon Kalmaegi, in Liloan in the province of Cebu on November 6, 2025.

UAE offers condolences for Philippines typhoon victims

Typhoon flooding kills over 40, strands thousands in central Philippines

MoFA expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims

Typhoon kills 5, strands thousands in Philippines

Towns on Cebu island inundated, cars, trucks, shipping containers swept away

This handout photo taken and released on November 4, 2025 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows coast guard personnel evacuating people from their flooded homes following heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Kalmaegi in Cebu province, central Philippines.

Philippine helicopter crashes on typhoon relief mission

Super Huey helicopter went down while en route to the coastal city of Butuan

Residential areas are flooded by Typhoon Kalmaegi as it affects Cebu city, central Philippines, Tuesday Nov. 4, 2025.

Alex Eala makes history, enters Top 50 world rankings

Filipino tennis star has had a sensational season rising from No 138

Alex Eala makes history as she enters Top 50 world rankings

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