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Why Pope Leo Wants America to Reflect on Migrant Treatment

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 5, 2025

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo is urging the United States to take a hard look at how migrants are being treated — especially those detained under policies enforced during the Trump administration. Speaking from his residence in Castel Gandolfo, the first U.S.-born Pope expressed deep concern after learning that immigrants detained at a federal […]

DFA Moves to Help Filipino Seafarers Deported From the US

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 5, 2025

Their journey across oceans suddenly ended at a U.S. port.Now, more than 100 Filipino seafarers are back home — not because they chose to — but because they were deported. On Wednesday, representatives of the International Seafarers Action Center met with DFA Assistant Secretary Ezzedin Tago of the Office of Migration Affairs. And they came […]

‘PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0″: Sofia Pablo cries at punishment

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 5, 2025

It was an emotional night inside Bahay ni Kuya. On Tuesday’s episode of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, Sofia Pablo couldn’t hold back her tears as she struggled through a punishment given to housemates who violated the rules. The task was simple but painful:Carry rulebooks in your palms — the number depends on […]

Why Cebu Still Floods Despite ₱26.7B Anti-Flood Projects

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 5, 2025

Lives were lost. Homes were buried in mud. And despite billions of pesos poured into flood control, Cebu continues to drown. Typhoon Tino hit the province hard — claiming several lives. It’s a heartbreaking reminder that while projects are on paper… people are the ones suffering on the ground. A GMA Integrated News Research review […]

Türkiye’s Must-Visit Spots: Bazaars, Beauty & Hidden Streets

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 3, 2025

Every city in Türkiye has a heartbeat of its own.In Alaçatı, the wind dances through the ocean waves.In Urla, vineyards whisper with the breeze.And in Izmir, the pulse is loud — a chorus of vendors, music, and moving crowds. The Colorful Maze of Kemeralti Bazaar At the center of Izmir lies Kemeralti Bazaar — once […]

rwin Tulfo Moves to End Travel Tax for Filipinos

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 3, 2025

Senator Erwin Tulfo wants to make traveling easier and more affordable for every Filipino. He has filed Senate Bill No. 1409, a measure that seeks to abolish the travel tax — a fee that has long been required from anyone flying out of the Philippines. Tulfo believes the tax has become a barrier, especially for […]

Powerful 6.3 Quake Strikes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 3, 2025

KABUL, Afghanistan —Fear and devastation struck before sunrise on Monday as a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake rattled the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif, toppling homes and leaving families desperate for help. Officials confirm at least 10 lives lost and around 260 people injured — but rescuers warn the numbers may rise as they continue digging through rubble. […]

OFW Success Story: Balut Vendor Becomes Engineer, Gives Back

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 3, 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates —For 56-year-old Melchor Salem De Roma, life has always been the biggest teacher.And today… he’s the one giving the lessons back. As a young boy in Pakil, Laguna, Melchor walked the streets selling balut at night, pan de sal in the morning, and ice cream by day.Anything to help his family […]

PBB Celebrity 2.0: Housemates Split Into Secret Teams of Four

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 3, 2025

The game just changed inside Kuya’s house. On Sunday night’s episode of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, Kuya surprised everyone with a major twist:this season, housemates must now form groups of four — each team with two Kapamilya and two Kapuso stars. No more sticking to comfort zones.No more alliances built on network […]

Haunted by Yolanda: Why Locals Rush to Evacuate Again

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 3, 2025

More than a decade has passed since Typhoon Yolanda changed lives forever.But for many families in Eastern Visayas… the fear never left. As Typhoon Tino threatens the region, residents once again hurried to seek safety — not just in evacuation centers, but even in hotels, hoping for a secure place to spend the night. In […]

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