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Malacañang has stepped in to clear up confusion surrounding February 19, 2026 — the first day of Ramadan — clarifying that it is NOT a regular or special non-working holiday for all Filipinos. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) spokesperson Claire Castro confirmed on Tuesday that while Ramadan is a deeply significant religious observance
Economy
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to cut its key interest rate by another 25 basis points today, February 19, 2026, bringing the benchmark rate down to 4.25%. This would mark another significant step in the central bank's easing cycle, which began in 2024
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The Islamic community in the Philippines officially began observing Ramadan 2026 today, February 19, after the moon was not sighted on the evening of February 17. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) confirmed the start of the holy month, urging Muslim Filipinos across the country to commence their 30-day
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Magandang balita para sa mga motorista — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a major quality-of-life upgrade for vehicle owners across the Philippines: brand-new cars and motorcycles will now only need to be registered once every five years, up from the previous three-year cycle. The policy, confirmed by the Department of
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In a landmark ruling that has sent ripples across the LGBTQ+ community and legal circles alike, the Philippine Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples may be legally recognized as co-owners of property they acquired together — a historic first in a country long resistant to expanding rights for same-sex partners.
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Tatlong bansa, isang mensahe — the Philippines, United States, and Australia concluded the 14th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea on February 15 to 16, 2026, with joint naval and air assets conducting coordinated drills between Subic Bay and Bajo de Masinloc. The Armed Forces of the
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Good news para sa lahat — the Philippines kicked off 2026 on a significantly safer note, with the Philippine National Police (PNP) reporting a major 24.32-percent drop in the national crime rate for January 2026 compared to the same month a year ago. PNP chief Gen. Jose Erwin Panta made
Crime
Parang movie na — a 30-year-old Mongolian national studying at an aviation school in Zambales has been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for alleged espionage activities, in one of the more jarring national security busts in recent memory. The suspect, identified as Boldbaatar Bold-Erdene, was nabbed on February 12
Economy
Good news for the economy! Philippine exports delivered surprising growth in 2025, emerging as a rare bright spot amid otherwise challenging economic conditions — DTI reports.
Nation
Tulong sa mahihirap! Ang 'Bigasan ng Bayan' sa Negros Occidental ay nagbebenta ng bigas sa P20 bawat kilo — malaking tulong ito sa mga pamilyang Pilipino.
Crime
Mas ligtas na ang Pilipinas! Inihayag ng PNP na bumaba ng 27.6% ang crime rate sa buong bansa — malaking tagumpay para sa peace and order.
Nation
Ipinagmamalaki natin! Ang isa sa pinaka-modernong barko ng Pilipinas na BRP Miguel Malvar ay nakiisa sa malaking naval exercise sa India kasama ang mga bansang miyembro ng mundo.