McDonald’s expands loyalty push as Rewards program hits 5 million members
McDonald’s Philippines is expanding its digital loyalty strategy after its MyMcDonald’s Rewards program reached five million members in its first year, with the...
Philippine inflation eases to four-month low in July
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Hot money inflows hit $170M in June
Euro, Hong Kong dollar, US dollar, Japanese yen, pound and Chinese yuan banknotes are seen in this picture illustration in Beijing, China. —...
Strengthening El Niño to push 49 million more people into acute hunger
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BofA sees BSP ending its tightening cycle in August
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Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors briefed on continuing ISIL terror threat
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Sharp spike in executions, death sentences in Iran
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UN reports deadly month for Ukrainian civilians as Russian attacks intensify
UN reports deadly month for Ukrainian civilians as Russian attacks intensify The latest Russian attacks mark an increasingly deadly escalation in the ongoing...
Tate brothers’ US extradition case a ‘step towards accountability,’ says independent expert
Tate brothers’ US extradition case a ‘step towards accountability,’ says independent expert 5 August 2026 Human Rights An independent UN human rights expert...
Perez Hilton’s Family Confirms He’s “Receiving Medical Care”
Perez Hilton’s Family Confirms He’s “Receiving Medical Care” Following Hospitalization Content warning: This story discusses self-harm. Perez Hilton is being supported by his...