‘Strong expectations’ for Pope Francis’ visit to Vietnam — bishop
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Filipino eToro users face investment dilemma as platform exits Philippines
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iPhone seen to remain as top-selling mobile brand in Philippines in 2024
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Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16
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Silent disease: Adults in 30s at risk of developing fatty liver
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Taiwan clears up as remnant of Typhoon Kong-rey brushes Chinese coast
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China’s navy perform first dual aircraft formation exercise in South China Sea
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November’s cinematic bests: What’s hitting Philippine cinemas soon
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5 movie chains treat Pinoy horror fans to Halloween film fests
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‘Cemetiquette’: How to keep cemeteries trash-free this Undas
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Chucky in crop top: Carlos Yulo’s Halloween costume earns attention
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Luce: Vatican unveils first anime mascot
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Cebu police arrest ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Son Goku’ ahead of Halloween
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Indonesian rupiah, Singapore dollar dip slightly among flat Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
153.480
153.41
-0.05 Sing dlr
1.323
1.3221
-0.07 Korean won
1379.900
1379.8
-0.01 Baht
33.770
33.76
-0.03 Peso
58.240
58.236
-0.01 Rupiah
15705.000
15690
-0.10 Rupee
84.078
84.0775
+0.00 Yuan
7.122
7.115
-0.10 Change so...
Cardinal-designate David calls for a ‘more welcoming Church’
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