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Explainer · November 11, 2026

ABOUT FLIGHT CHANGES: REBOOKING, REFUNDS AND TRAVEL CREDITS

A changed flight can upset more than the journey to the airport. Someone may have booked leave, paid for a room or arranged another flight to get home. With selected Manila flights being canceled or rescheduled around the ASEAN summit, passengers have been offered free…

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Explainer · November 10, 2026

ABOUT 13TH-MONTH PAY: WHO GETS IT AND HOW TO CHECK THE AMOUNT

With Christmas expenses approaching, a payslip check can help workers understand what they should receive before making plans for the money. The Department of Labor and Employment’s November 10 reminder restates the rules on 13th-month pay, including coverage, computation and…

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Commentary · October 31, 2026

IS ASIA PREPARING FOR WAR?

I received an email from Ms. Lorna, 65 years old, retired, at taga-Angono, Rizal. Ang tanong niya, naghahanda na ba ang Asia para sa giyera? At kung magkaroon nga ng giyera, ano ang mga warning signs na dapat nating bantayan? Posible bang madamay ang Pilipinas?

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The Daily Brief · November 11, 2026

Your daily briefing

Good morning. The government will revisit its economic targets in December after growth slowed, while passengers preparing for ASEAN-related flight changes have been promised a choice of remedies. The National Bureau of Investigation has reported filing cigarette-smuggling…

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Explainer · November 9, 2026

ABOUT GRID BATTERIES: WHAT THEY CAN DO WHEN POWER IS TIGHT

A battery can help keep electricity available when demand rises or a power source suddenly drops. But the word “battery” does not tell us how much power it can deliver, how long it can last or which problem it is meant to solve. Reports on the National Grid Corporation of the…

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