Category: GMA News
Apple Pay PH launch seen in Q3 2026
Mobile wallet provider Apple Pay is now expected to launch operations in the Philippines by the third quarter of the year, giving local banks more time to integrate with the platform.
BSP says peso unlikely to hit P60:$1 soon
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is not expecting the Philippine peso to hit the P60:$1 level anytime soon, saying it is closely monitoring currency movements and any intervention would depend on how the exchange rate adjusts.
Hermes designer bows out after 37 years with final menswear show in Paris
Hermes menswear designer Véronique Nichanian presented her final collection on Saturday in Paris after nearly four decades in the role, as the 71-year-old prepared to pass the baton to young British designer Grace Wales Bonner.
WATCH: Dinagyang Festival 2026 celebrates faith, culture and pride
The Dinagyang Festival 2026 honoring the Sto. Niño and the historic pact between the early Malay settlers and Panay’s indigenous Ati people kicked off on Sunday morning at several venues in Iloilo City.
Mayon Volcano’s effusive eruption continues for 18th consecutive day
Mayon Volcano in Albay continued its effusive eruption for the 18th consecutive day on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Sunday.
NLEX to temporarily close some lanes in Balintawak for roadway lighting
NLEX Corporation announced on Saturday it will close temporarily some lanes of the North Luzon Expressway in Balintawak, Quezon City to give way to roadway lighting restoration works.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country.
World Health Organization says it regrets US decision to withdraw
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it regrets that the US has officially withdrawn from the UN health agency and it hopes Washington returns to active participation in the future.
Man killed in Minneapolis during US immigration operation
A man was shot dead by federal immigration agents in south Minneapolis on Saturday, becoming the second civilian killed in the city in recent weeks amid an intensified and controversial immigration enforcement campaign, according to authorities and city officials.
Russia captures another village in northeastern Ukraine, Defense Ministry says
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday its forces had completed the takeover of the village of Starytsya in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region.
