Marcos to DOTr: Brace for El Niño, ensure efficient transport of goods

Inquirer.net - Oct 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to address bottlenecks in the transportation network, citing their impact on the movement of essential goods as the country gears up for the effects of Super El Niño. He made the call during the grand opening of the United Parcel

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso sank past the 63-per-dollar mark for the first time on Thursday, even as the US dollar retreated from an 18-month high despite hotter-than-expected US inflation. The local currency fell to an intraday low of 63.06 against the dollar during morning trading, according to data from the Bankers Association of the

Comedian Arnell Tamayo dies at 61

Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — A new identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will use a centralized database and QR code verification to help prevent fake and duplicate IDs and make it easier for qualified cardholders to claim benefits, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said. The Unified Persons with Disabilities ID System (UPWDIS) introduces

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Oct 15, 2026

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