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1,106 Pass Electronics Engineers Licensure Exam; Cebu Graduate Tops List
Cebu City
A total of 1,106 examinees passed the electronics engineers licensure examination, with a graduate of Cebu Institute of Technology–University topping the list, according to GMA Ne…
Free Horror House at Luneta Park Reopens to the Public
Manila
Looking for a spooky activity this October? A free horror house at Luneta Park has reopened to the public, according to GMA News. The attraction offers visitors another entertainm…
Delivery Riders Get New Workplace Safety Guidelines Amid El Niño
Manila
The Department of Labor and Employment has set safety guidelines for delivery riders amid El Niño conditions, according to GMA News. The development draws attention to workers who…
Gasoline Prices May Drop Again Next Week, Bringing Possible Relief to Motorists
Manila
Filipino motorists may receive some relief at the fuel pump as gasoline prices are expected to decline further next week. According to News5's October 23 report, preliminary estim…
Philippine Peso Weakens to ₱63.52 Against the US Dollar, Setting Another Record Low
Manila
The Philippine peso weakened to ₱63.52 against the US dollar, marking what GMA News reported as the currency's 30th record low of 2026. The development raises concerns about the p…
WALANG PASOK! Classes Suspended in Some Areas Due to Typhoon Rosal
Manila
Several areas announced class suspensions for Friday, October 23, as Typhoon Rosal continued to influence weather conditions. The announcements aim to protect students, teachers,…
Typhoon Rosal Continues to Threaten Northern Luzon as It Moves Toward PAR Exit
Basco
Typhoon Rosal continues to affect the weather in Northern Luzon as it moves north-northwestward over the sea east of Taiwan. According to PAGASA's October 23 advisory, the storm h…
Peso Could Reach ₱65 per Dollar by 2027, Economist Warns
Manila
An economist warned that the Philippine peso could weaken further into early 2027 and potentially reach ₱65 against the US dollar, according to BusinessMirror's October 22 report.…
Generative AI Use Rises 57.2% as Digital Habits Continue to Change
Quezon City
BusinessMirror highlighted a global digital trends report on October 22, 2026, which said the use of generative AI tools had increased by 57.2%. The report also noted that more th…
BSP Delivers Surprise 50-Basis-Point Rate Hike to 5.5% Amid Inflation Concerns
Manila
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.5% on October 22, 2026, in a stronger-than-expected move aimed at addressing persistent inflat…
Chinese Tourist Arrivals Jump 70% as Philippine Tourism Strengthens Visitor Safeguards
Makati City
The Department of Tourism has reported a significant increase in Chinese tourist arrivals, with BusinessMirror highlighting a rise of 70% in its October 22, 2026 coverage. The dep…
University of San Carlos Graduate Named October Pharmacists Licensure Exam Topnotcher
Manila
A University of San Carlos graduate was named the topnotcher of the October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination, according to GMA News coverage published on October 22. The res…
Climate Risks Could Cost Philippine Ports Billions as Coastal Infrastructure Faces Growing Threats
Manila
A report highlighted by BusinessMirror on October 22, 2026, cited Asian Development Bank projections that the Philippines could face the highest port damage in Southeast Asia from…
Workplace Burnout in the Philippines: Study Finds 38% of Employees Report Chronic Burnout
Manila
A report published by BusinessMirror on October 22, 2026, cited a Jobstreet by SEEK study finding that 38% of Filipino employees reported chronic burnout. The report identified wo…
Building Permits Drop to Six-Year Low, Raising Concerns for Construction and Housing
Quezon City
BusinessMirror reported on October 22, 2026, that approved building permits had fallen to a six-year low in August, raising concerns about the country's economic recovery. Buildin…
Philippines Seeks Zero Banana Tariffs in Japan to Boost Agricultural Exports
Makati City
The Philippines plans to push for the removal of Japanese tariffs on Philippine bananas during trade discussions scheduled for October 23–26, according to BusinessMirror on Octobe…
Peso Slides to ₱63.361 per Dollar, Raising Concerns About Import Costs
Manila
The Philippine peso continued to weaken against the US dollar, reaching a reported exchange rate of ₱63.361 per dollar in coverage published on October 22, 2026. GMA News describe…
El Niño Agricultural Damage Tops ₱8.57 Billion as Farmers Face Growing Pressure
Quezon City
Agricultural losses linked to El Niño have reportedly exceeded ₱8.57 billion, according to a headline featured by GMA News on October 22, 2026. The reported damage highlights the…
Walang Pasok: Students and Parents Check Local Advisories Amid Severe Weather
Pasig
Class suspensions are among the most closely followed public-service updates as Super Typhoon Rosal affects weather conditions around the country. GMA News published a list of cla…
Super Typhoon Rosal Nears Batanes as Authorities Warn of Dangerous Winds and Seas
Quezon City
Super Typhoon Rosal, internationally known as Champi, remains a major weather concern for the Philippines on October 22, 2026. PAGASA's 5 a.m. bulletin placed the storm approximat…
Marawi Rehabilitation: Government Reports Continued Progress in Rebuilding the City
Marawi City
The rehabilitation of Marawi City remains an important national development nine years after the 2017 siege, with government officials reporting continued progress in rebuilding a…
Corn Import Quota Increase on Hold as Government Prioritizes Local Harvest Season
Manila
The government is holding off on increasing the corn import quota amid the local harvest season, according to a Philippine News Agency report published on October 20, 2026. The de…
Major Budget Ruling: Supreme Court Declares 2024 and 2025 National Budgets Unconstitutional
Manila
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has delivered a significant ruling on government spending, declaring the national budgets enacted in 2024 and 2025 unconstitutional, according…
Stricter PWD ID Safeguards Proposed: Protecting Benefits While Supporting Filipinos With Disabilities
Quezon City
Stricter safeguards for lifetime identification cards issued to persons with disabilities have emerged as a public-service issue in Philippine news. The Philippine News Agency rep…