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Month: October 2026

West Philippine Sea Timeline: Ayungin Medevac, Kota Island Intrusions and a Chinese Research Ship tpw-b4-23

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West Philippine Sea Timeline: Ayungin Medevac, Kota Island Intrusions and a Chinese Research Ship

TPW News Desk October 25, 2026

A dated timeline of recent West Philippine Sea incidents: the Ayungin medevac, Kota Island intrusions and a...

How Much Emergency Fund Do You Need in the Philippines, and Where Should You Keep It? (2026 Guide) Filipino woman at a kitchen table holding a phone with a savings growth chart beside a jar of coins and bills

Filipino woman at a kitchen table holding a phone with a savings growth chart beside a jar of coins and bills

How Much Emergency Fund Do You Need in the Philippines, and Where Should You Keep It? (2026 Guide)

TPW News Desk October 24, 2026

How big should your emergency fund be in the Philippines, and where should you keep it? Simple...

Calabarzon Minimum Wage Hike of Up to ₱45 Takes Effect Oct 26: What Workers Should Know tpw-b4-22

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Calabarzon Minimum Wage Hike of Up to ₱45 Takes Effect Oct 26: What Workers Should Know

TPW News Desk October 24, 2026

Calabarzon's minimum wage rises by up to ₱45 a day on Oct 26, 2026. Who's covered, the...

SWS: Only 42% of Filipinos Closely Follow Sara Duterte’s Trial Empty Philippine Senate Session Hall with the Philippine flag behind the rostrum

Empty Philippine Senate Session Hall with the Philippine flag behind the rostrum

SWS: Only 42% of Filipinos Closely Follow Sara Duterte’s Trial

TPW News Desk October 23, 2026

SWS says 42% of adult Filipinos follow VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial closely, fewer than in the...

Ano ang SALN? Paano Ito Konektado sa Unexplained Wealth Charge vs VP Sara Magnifying glass over asset declaration forms and files, illustrating a SALN and unexplained wealth explainer

Magnifying glass over asset declaration forms and files, illustrating a SALN and unexplained wealth explainer

Ano ang SALN? Paano Ito Konektado sa Unexplained Wealth Charge vs VP Sara

TPW News Desk October 23, 2026

Ano ang SALN, paano ito konektado sa unexplained wealth charge, at ano ang natitirang article laban kay...

Fact Check: The Supreme Court Did Not Uphold the 14-Vote Rule in VP Sara’s Impeachment Trial Smartphone with a blurred social feed beside a magnifying glass and newspaper, illustrating a fact check on the 14-vote rule

Smartphone with a blurred social feed beside a magnifying glass and newspaper, illustrating a fact check on the 14-vote rule

Fact Check: The Supreme Court Did Not Uphold the 14-Vote Rule in VP Sara’s Impeachment Trial

TPW News Desk October 23, 2026

The SC dismissed petitions vs the Senate's 14-vote count for lack of standing and prematurity. That is...

El Niño Farm Damage Hits P8.57 Billion as DA Warns of P20B Losses Dry, cracked rice field in Camalig, Albay affected by El Niño drought

Dry, cracked rice field in Camalig, Albay affected by El Niño drought

El Niño Farm Damage Hits P8.57 Billion as DA Warns of P20B Losses

TPW News Desk October 23, 2026

El Niño damage to Philippine farms has reached P8.57 billion, affecting 288,058 farmers, and the DA warns...

How to Make Facebook Ads and Posts for Your Online Shop Using AI (2026 Guide for Filipino Sellers)

Filipino online seller smiling at a social media ad on her phone beside a laptop and packed parcels

How to Make Facebook Ads and Posts for Your Online Shop Using AI (2026 Guide for Filipino Sellers)

TPW News Desk October 23, 2026

A step-by-step guide for Filipino online sellers on using AI to make Facebook ads, Reels and captions,...

VP Sara Rejects China-Money Claims as Marcos Says “Let’s Find the Evidence” tpw-b4-21

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VP Sara Rejects China-Money Claims as Marcos Says “Let’s Find the Evidence”

TPW News Desk October 23, 2026

VP Sara Duterte's camp calls Trillanes' China-funds claims "exhausted lies." Marcos says evidence must come first. Here's...

BSP Hikes Rates by 50 Basis Points to 5.5% as Inflation Hits 7.2% Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas building in Bacolod City

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas building in Bacolod City

BSP Hikes Rates by 50 Basis Points to 5.5% as Inflation Hits 7.2%

TPW News Desk October 22, 2026

The BSP raised its key rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% on Oct 22, 2026, its...