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NBI Arrests Sarah Discaya Over P96.5M Ghost Flood Project

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 18, 2025

The long arm of the law has finally caught up with those linked to the P96.5-million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental. Authorities have arrested contractors Sarah Discaya and Maria Roma Rimando, facing serious charges of corruption and malversation of public funds. A project meant to protect communities from floods… now exposed as nothing […]

PAL Launches Direct Manila–Palau Flights

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 17, 2025

MANILA — A new island dream is now closer than ever. Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it will launch direct flights between Manila and Koror, Palau starting March 29, 2026, opening the door to one of the Pacific’s most breathtaking destinations. No long layovers.No complicated connections.Just a straight flight to paradise. A Boost for […]

Peso vs Dollar and Top 15 Currencies Today (December 16, 2025)

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 17, 2025

Every day, the peso tells a story.A story of trade, travel, remittances, and daily life for millions of Filipinos. As of December 16, 2025, based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin, here’s where the Philippine peso (PHP) stands against the world’s top 15 currencies — and what it means in […]

Bondi Beach Hero Brings Pride to Syrian Hometown

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 17, 2025

AL-NAYRAB, Syria — In a small town scarred by war and rebuilding its future piece by piece, one name is being spoken with pride. Ahmed al Ahmed. Thousands of kilometers away, on Australia’s Bondi Beach, Ahmed put his life on the line — and in doing so, became a hero not only to Australians, but […]

Pinay Driving Instructor, 52, Wins SuperMom UAE 2025

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 17, 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — At 52 years old, after more than two decades of sacrifice, hard work, and quiet courage, a Filipina mother finally stood under the spotlight. And this time…It was her moment. Nora Tuquib Manliguis, a driving instructor, overseas Filipino worker for 21 years, and a single mother of four, was crowned […]

Pokwang Apologizes After Revealing Viral Driver Is Brother

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 17, 2025

Pokwang took to Instagram to finally set the record straight. The man seen in the viral video — the pick-up truck driver who lashed out at a man pushing a kariton — is her brother. And she did not defend what he did. With humility and pain in her voice, the comedienne opened her message […]

DPWH Budget Talks on Hold as Bicam Moves On

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 16, 2025

Late Tuesday night, the bicameral conference committee finally resumed discussions on the proposed ₱6.7 trillion national budget for 2026. But one major agency was left waiting. Lawmakers from both chambers agreed to defer deliberations on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)—not because of politics, but because the numbers simply weren’t ready. And the […]

Tanay, Rizal: Top Christmas Spots and Local Dishes to Try

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 14, 2025

Tanay, Rizal is calling holiday travelers with its cool-weather charm, festive sights, and flavors that capture the spirit of Christmas — all just a short drive from Metro Manila. As reported by Oscar Oida on 24 Oras, one of the top destinations is the Tanay Parola, a scenic spot where visitors can snap photos against […]

DA Assures Rice Supply and Prices Remain Stable

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 14, 2025

Despite an import ban and a string of powerful storms, the country’s rice supply — and its prices — remain steady. That was the assurance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday, offering much-needed relief to consumers and farmers alike. “Even with the import ban, our rice supply is good,” said Assistant Secretary Arnel […]

Thailand Vows to Keep Fighting Cambodia Despite Ceasefire Claim

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 14, 2025

Thailand’s leader delivered a defiant message on Saturday — the fighting will go on. As fighter jets struck targets along the disputed border with Cambodia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made it clear that Thailand is not backing down, even hours after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he had brokered a ceasefire. In a Facebook post, […]

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