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

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of December 9 - against the UAE dirham

Manila: Tissue paper tsunami, ghost pensions at SSS

State auditors expose shocking mismanagement at the Social Security System

The Philippine Social Security System (SSS) headquaters on East Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila.

Airline launches Dh1 flights from Dubai

The highly anticipated promotional fares are available for booking from December 8-13

For those looking to book, the carrier noted that flight purchases and optional add-ons can be secured through various payment options.

Philippines: Viral jeepney driver's son lands DPWH job

Secretary Vince Dizon offered Dave Recososa a position at the DPWH Davao Regional Office

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon (right) meets with the newly-hired civil engineer Dave Rusty Recososa (center) and his father Edwin (left) at the DPWH Davao Regional Office.

Could Manila’s 'Dalaray' be the Tesla of the tides?

Philippine student-built electric ferry signals boom in green maritime transport

M/B Dalaray, a battery-electric ferry cruising along Pasig River, Manila (off Plaza Mexico, Intramuros). The e-ferry, designed and built by Filipino studies for less than $1 million in Navotas, offers a cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable way to travel along the Pasig River, linking Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, and Taguig. Scaling its production could help boost inter-island transport and local tourism.

Manila set to file malversation case vs ex-London maid

Sarah Discaya faces malversation charges over Davao "ghost" flood project

Private contractors Pacifico, left, and wife Sarah speak during investigations on flood-control projects at the Senate Blue Ribbon committee in Pasay City, Philippines. File photo taken on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Volcanic tremors felt near Manila: Taal 'restive'

Volcanologists confirm that Taal experienced tremors lasting more than 13 hours.

Volcano Island is a large caldera filled by Taal Lake in the Philippines. The volcano has exhibited in the last 24 hours, as volcanologists warn of possible eruption. Taal is one of the 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines.

Wilma: Up to 200mm rainfall, Signal No. 1 raised

Tropical Depression Wilma picks up speed, threatens eastern Philippines

As of 7.40am on Friday (December 5, 2025), Tropical Depression Wilma, the 23rd to hit the country in 2025, is seen just off eastern Visayas and Catanduanes island.

Filipina influencer crowned Mrs Philippines UAE 2025

Jenny Casa Dy was crowned Mrs. Philippines UAE 2025 to represent the Filipino community

Jenny Casa Dy on her way to the Philippines.

9 Filipinos, 1 Indian released after ship's sinking

Ship sunk by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in July, crew transported from Sanaa to Muscat

This handout picture released by Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah Media Centre on July 8, 2025 shows the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Eternity sinking C after it was attacked by the Houthis at sea.

Cyclone 'Wilma' east of Philippines, landfall on Dec. 5

Weather system has high likelihood of developing from LPA > tropical depression > typhoon

Himawari-8 satellite image shows tropical depression Wilma east of the Philippines at 8 am on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Ex-Miss U Gloria Diaz in the soup over food budget

Controversy highlights tension between cost-savings vs the lived realities of inflation

Former Miss Universe and veteran Filipina actress Gloria Diaz.

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