Top 5 News This Week: Roblox, the Peso, Pearl Harbor, and Spanish colonization

Here are the top news stories from March 14 to 21, 2026

This week, the government warned Roblox to beef up child safety, or else; Spain’s king acknowledged colonial ills; Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor in the presence of Japan’s PM; the Peso hit an all-time low.

Plus, an exclusive story from Rappler: the construction business of a Department of Health undersecretary’s brother appears to be benefitting from this connection.

These and more are the top news stories from March 14 to 21, 2026:

#5: Philippine peso slides to record-low P60 vs US dollar + The peso is now at P60 to the dollar. Now what?

#4: (From the New York Times) Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Leader + Trump says he won’t send troops to Iran, though he leaves some room to change his mind + U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War

#3: Spain’s king makes rare acknowledgement of country’s colonial abuses

#2: DOH undersecretary’s brother lands P141 million in health infrastructure projects

#1: ‘I will burn down my school’: Extremist indoctrination via Roblox manifests in PH – report + How extremists use gaming culture to manipulate young people into violence + DICT puts Roblox on notice following worries about child safety

Watch the video for a quick yet comprehensive summary of these stories. – Rappler.com

Presenter, producer: JC Gotinga
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