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Scam texts are getting smarter. Ikaw, ready ka ba?
CICC recorded 60 SMS spoofing complaints from January 2025 to October 14, 2026, involving messages associated with banks, e-wallets, and government offices.
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Flying for Undas? Here’s how to prepare for NAIA’s travel rush
NAIA expects passenger traffic to peak at 149,000 on October 30. Here are reminders on airport arrival times, flight details, facilities, transportation, and assistance hotlines for Undas travelers.
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MICHELIN Guide Philippines 2027: Full list of restaurants and awardees
The MICHELIN Guide has announced its 2027 Philippine selection, featuring retained and new restaurants across MICHELIN Stars, Bib Gourmand, and MICHELIN Selected categories.
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BREAKING: Peso hits ₱64 per dollar for the first time
The Philippine peso breached ₱64 per US dollar during intraday trading on October 27 for the first time, extending its record-setting decline against the greenback.
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NAIA international passenger traffic nears 20 million as on-time performance improves
NAIA handled 19.93 million international passengers through October 22, 2026, as international traffic grew 2.6% and the airport’s on-time performance improved.
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UnionBank to absorb UnionDigital, UBX as customer base exceeds 19.5 million
UnionBank plans to integrate UnionDigital Bank and fintech arm UBX into its parent operations, subject to regulatory approval, as its retail customer base exceeds 19.5 million.
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BSP raises key rate to 5.5% as inflation pressures build
The BSP raised its key policy rate to 5.50% as oil prices, transportation fares, and agricultural risks threaten to keep inflation elevated through 2027.
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Promos
HSBC Live+ adds a special reward for new cardholders applying through KKB
New HSBC Live+ applicants can qualify for waived annual fees for life and up to ₱2,000 cashback through KKB by meeting the required spend within 60 days of approval.
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OFWs send less money home as remittances hit three-month low
Cash remittances reached $3.03 billion in August, the lowest monthly level in three months, as the peso weakened and global uncertainties weighed on overseas Filipino workers.
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Finance chief wants OFWs to pay less in money transfer fees
Finance Secretary Frederick Go wants international remittance fees lowered to around 2%, aiming to help OFWs send more money home as August remittances dip.
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iPhone 18 Series
Get up to PHP 17,000 in total discounts on the iPhone 18 Pro Series
Security Bank cardholders can get up to PHP 17,000 in discounts, flexible installment options, and retailer freebies worth up to PHP 18,000 on the iPhone 18 Pro Series.
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Advisories
Got a message that feels like a scam? Try checking it with this new AI tool
BMAP has launched ScamCheck.ph, an AI-assisted tool that lets Filipinos assess suspicious messages and emails as part of a regional push to prevent online fraud.
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