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The dollar is still king, even as coronavirus slams U.S.
In times of crisis, investors want to put their money in safe havens, even if the United States economy is in trouble as well

Coronavirus pushes Zimbabwe to reintroduce use of U.S. dollar
The move is part of 'measures to mitigate the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the Zimbabwean society and the economy'

U.S. central bank quarantines cash from Asia
Currency coming from Asia into the United States will be held for at least '7 to 10 days before the deposits are processed'

FALSE: Forex at P1.50 to P2 per dollar during Marcos years
Official data shows the peso-dollar exchange rate was already at P3 in 1965, and it further depreciated throughout Marcos’ term

Philippine peso, stocks sink further
The Philippine peso and the local bourse sink further on Wednesday, September 26, despite interest rate hike expectations

Philippine peso dips to fresh 13-year low, bloodbath at PSE
The Philippine peso closes at P54.31 against the US dollar on Tuesday, September 25

SC affirms Imelda’s acquittal in dollar-salting, hits ‘apathetic’ prosecution
‘The prosecution could have done better in this case. Sadly it failed,’ says Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, who penned the decision
Philippine peso sinking to P58 vs $1 'unlikely' – Diokno
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno says the government relies on overseas Filipinos' remittances and foreign direct investments to keep the economy steady

Philippine peso to hit P58 vs $1, inflation to jump – Capital Economics
The London-based research firm sees the Philippine peso sliding to P58 in 2019 and inflation soaring due to Typhoon Ompong

Philippine peso plummets to P54 vs $1
The Philippine peso dips further on Wednesday, September 12, amid a wider trade deficit, high inflation, and rising oil prices

Trillanes, Philippine peso dips, Twitter bans Alex Jones | Midday wRap
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Philippine peso weakens further to 13-year low
The Philippine peso is now just a few centavos away from hitting P54 to $1

House Minority leader, Starbucks and Alibaba, Apple hits $1 trillion | Midday wRap
Watch Rappler’s midday newscast with Ralf Rivas

Apple is world's first trillion-dollar company
US tech companies make up the top 5 most valuable enterprises based on share prices. Behind Apple are Amazon, Google parent Alphabet, Microsoft, and Facebook.
Duterte & Pope day, Philippine peso, leptospirosis | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Margie de Leon

Philippine peso to hit P54 to $1 – BMI Research
BMI Research says 'the Philippine peso continues to be the worst performing currency in the region, having weakened by more than 7% against the US dollar year-to-date'

Philippine peso breaches P53 to $1 level, falls to 12-year low
The peso closes at P53.23 to $1, its weakest level since June 2006

[OPINION] Higher inflation: Is TRAIN to blame? (Part 1)
In these tough times, government officials must be wary of populist policies that could make matters worse. They should also avoid making callous remarks that tend to belittle the poor and add insult to their economic injury.

Best picture Oscar winners of past 20 years
Here is a list of the films that won Best Picture over the last 20 years

Peso weakens to 11-year low, Duque on Dengvaxia, Florida school shooting | Midday wRap
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Philippine peso weakest in over 11 years
(UPDATED) Pressured by a record trade deficit, the local currency closes at P52.12 against the US dollar on Wednesday, February 14, its weakest since July 2006

Philippine peso strongest in 6 months, stocks break 8500 level
Philippine peso and stocks finish on a strong note two days before trading takes a 4-day New Year break

Peso weakens, Mahmud Ahmad dead, DBM usec fired | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Margie de Leon

Philippine peso weakens to new 11-year low
The Philippine peso closes at P51.530 to $1 on Thursday, October 19, its weakest since August 24, 2006

Makeup, toys, gadgets, and more – here's what you can get at Miniso PH
The inexpensive Japanese lifestyle brand is set to open many more branches in the Philippines

PH external debt drops by 1.8% to $72.5 billion in Q2 2017
The end-June 2017 level is also down by $5.2 billion from the same time last year

Berita selebriti hari ini: Jumat, 1 September 2017
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Steph Curry to sign 5-year, $201 million contract with Warriors
After years of being underpaid the two time NBA MVP will sign the league s richest contract to date

Peso breaches $1 to 50 mark again
'It is a reaction to external developments, particularly the hawkish statements of Fed officials overnight,' says BSP Governor Amando Tetangco Jr

Philippine stocks, peso down on another U.S. Fed hike
The US Federal Reserve s decision to raise the benchmark interest rate for the 2nd time this year is the primary market mover on Thursday June 15

U.S. Fed: New rate hike likely coming 'soon'
Most analysts expect two more rate increases this year likely in June and in September but there are now doubts over that schedule

Philippine peso, stock market stable despite martial law declaration
BSP Governor Amando Tetangco Jr points out however that there may be temporary cautiousness in the next few days

McGregor says he's signed contract to fight Mayweather
Conor McGregor confirms he has inked his contract to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr in the boxing ring

Del Monte sells 20 million shares of dollar-denominated offer
The shares have been issued and listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange since April 7

Del Monte Pacific lists the first dollar denominated shares in the Philippines
The company seeks to raise funds in order to refinance a 350 million bridge loan from BDO Unibank Inc

Del Monte Pacific issues US-dollar shares
Retail investors can acquire shares for a minimum of 1000 with an annual dividend rate of 6 625

Inflation to rise until Q3 of 2017 – BSP
Despite global risks iinflation remains manageable and will fall within the target range by yearend says outgoing BSP chief Amando Tetangco Jr

When Filipino firms expand abroad, it's not always rosy
Del Monte Pacific among the first Filipino owned firms in recent years to buy companies abroad shares challenges and plans
U.S. Fed raises benchmark interest rate a quarter point
But US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says they have yet to discuss the potential impact of US President Donald Trump s planned tax cuts and infrastructure spending

Jee Ick Joo, De Lima, Duterte | Evening wRap
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PH peso hits new 10-year low of P50.4 to $1
This is the lowest Philippine peso level against the US dollar since September 12 2006
News Briefs: February 28, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Tuesday February 28

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 28, 2017
Hello Here s a round up of news you need to know this Tuesday

Senate revamp, death penalty, 2017 Oscars | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Ana Arceo

Philippine peso continues to dip, hits new 10-year low
The local currency slides to a fresh low again as it braces for another US Federal Reserve rate hike and awaits US President Donald Trump s new policies

'Political noise' not causing weaker peso – expert
The Philippines shrinking current account surplus is the main reason why the peso has fallen to more than P50 to the US dollar according to a risk consultant

Rappler Talk: Bob Herrera-Lim on the peso, worst performing currency
The Philippine peso remains the worst performing currency in the Asia depreciating by as much as 5 72 this year

Peso vs dollar, CHED, Trump | Midday wRap
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#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 21, 2017
Hello Here s a round up of news you need to know this Tuesday

Philippine peso now at its weakest in a decade
The local currency s performance on Monday February 20 is the weakest since the P50 32: 1 level recorded on September 26 2006
