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Elago wants more cash aid for rice farmers: P7k is just 1/3 of help they need

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 8, 2025

House Assistant Minority Floor Leader and Gabriela party-list Rep. Sarah Jane Elago on Wednesday backed the bid of rice farmers for higher financial assistance, noting that the P7,000 cash aid under the proposed 2025 national budget is just one-third of the help that they actually need. Read More

Marcos: New petroleum service contracts to encourage foreign investors

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 8, 2025

President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that the new petroleum service contracts would encourage foreign partners to invest in the Philippines’ energy resources. Read More

Jobless Filipinos declined to 2.03M in August 2025 –PSA

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 8, 2025

The number of Filipinos without occupations declined in August 2025 amid a recovery in the labor market during the period, according to the results of PSA”s latest Labor Force Survey. Read More

Lacson Declares His Blue Ribbon Resignation Is Final, Irrevocable

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 7, 2025

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has made up his mind—he is stepping down as chairman of the powerful Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, and no amount of persuasion will change that. “When I say ‘no,’ it’s ‘no.’ When I say ‘yes’ it’s ‘yes’… Final answer,” Lacson declared in an ambush interview on Tuesday, brushing […]

Three summits in one hike? Check out the Nasugbu Trilogy

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 7, 2025

If you’re looking for an adventure that’s both beginner-friendly and rewarding, the Nasugbu Trilogy is calling your name. This unique hike in Nasugbu, Batangas lets you conquer three summits in just one half-day trek—Mount Lantik, Mount Talamitam, and Mount Apayang. According to Sandra Aguinaldo’s report on State of the Nation, the hike takes only about […]

Peso Holds Steady as BSP Releases Latest Exchange Rates

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 7, 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has just released its October 7, 2025 Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin. At the center of it all: the Philippine peso is trading at ₱58.35 to the US dollar. For millions of Filipinos—especially OFWs, importers, and travelers—these numbers mean more than just data. They tell the story of how much […]

Papua New Guinea Shaken by 6.7 Quake, No Tsunami for PH

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 7, 2025

A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Tuesday evening, but authorities quickly assured the public that there is no tsunami threat to the Philippines. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the quake hit at 7:05 p.m. and was recorded at a depth of 106 kilometers. The US Tsunami […]

DMW Reveals: Only 25 OFWs Remain on Death Row Worldwide

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 7, 2025

The number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) facing death row has dropped significantly, bringing a glimmer of hope to countless families. According to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), only 25 OFWs remain on death row out of 116 convicted worldwide. This is a sharp decline from previous years when the number hovered between 50 […]

BG30 Concert: Batang Bubble Ako Brings 90s Fever to GMA

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 7, 2025

The wait is finally over! The Pambansang Comedy Show ng Pilipinas—Bubble Gang— is pulling out all the stops as it marks 30 years of nonstop laughter, iconic sketches, and unforgettable characters. This October, fans known as proud “Batang Bubble” are in for the ride of their lives with the much-awaited BG30: Batang Bubble Ako Concert. […]

Palace Insists Remulla Passed Strict Ombudsman Screening

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 7, 2025

Malacañang stood firm on Tuesday, defending President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s choice to appoint Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the country’s new Ombudsman. According to the Palace, Remulla’s appointment was not a political move but the result of a strict and rigorous vetting process. During a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting […]

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Elago wants more cash aid for rice farmers: P7k is just 1/3 of help they need

Marcos: New petroleum service contracts to encourage foreign investors

Jobless Filipinos declined to 2.03M in August 2025 –PSA

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