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Lawmakers push for ‘blockchaining’ the national budget

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 4, 2025

In order to modernize the national budget and promote transparency, several lawmakers are pushing to place the country’s budget documents on a blockchain–a digital ledger designed to serve as a tamper-proof record of all transactions. Read More

Champagne makers hope pick up in quality will put fizz back in demand

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 4, 2025

PARIS – Favorable weather has improved the quality of champagne grapes this year, producers said on Thursday, providing some good news at a time of fading demand for the French sparkling wine. Read More

Teachers Mark Their Day With Bold Stand Against Corruption

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 4, 2025

With umbrellas in hand and rain pouring down, Filipino teachers left their classrooms and took to the streets on World Teachers’ Day — not just to celebrate, but to fight. Their march to Mendiola, Manila, echoed across the country as educators demanded urgent reforms, better wages, and accountability amid the corruption scandal tied to flood […]

Nicole Scherzinger on Palawan: A Place That Feels Like Home

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 4, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger is glowing with joy — and this time, it’s because she’s back in the Philippines, soaking in the beauty of Palawan. On Instagram, the Filipino-American singer and theater star shared a breathtaking reel of herself diving into the crystal-clear waters of the island paradise. With a heart full of pride, she wrote: “Imagine […]

Peso Weakens as Dollar Climbs — Here’s How the Top 15 Currencies Stack Up

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 4, 2025

The Philippine peso continues to face pressure, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reference rate closing at ₱58.10 to $1 on October 3, 2025. This means every peso in your pocket buys just a little less today compared to previous months. But what’s happening beyond the dollar? Let’s break down the top 15 global […]

Israel Blocks 14 Gaza-Bound Boats, Faces Global Criticism

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 4, 2025

The sea turned tense this week as Israeli forces intercepted 14 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla—a mission carrying food, medicine, and hundreds of activists determined to reach war-ravaged Gaza. Among those stopped was Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, seen in a video surrounded by Israeli soldiers as she sat quietly on a ship’s deck. […]

Marcos Vows Relentless Fight Against OFW Trafficking Crisis

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 4, 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that the government will not ease up in its fight against human trafficking and illegal recruitment. During his visit to Pampanga, Marcos announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between several national agencies and local governments. The deal, he said, is meant to […]

Meet the Cast of ‘KMJS: Gabi ng Lagim, The Movie’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 3, 2025

The wait is over—GMA Pictures has officially unveiled the stars who will bring spine-chilling tales to life in the upcoming “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’s (KMJS): Gabi ng Lagim, The Movie.” In a post on Instagram, the network announced that the film will feature no less than award-winning journalist Jessica Soho herself, alongside Sparkle talents Jillian […]

One-Month Break in Housing Payments for Disaster Victims

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 3, 2025

Families reeling from recent typhoons and the powerful earthquake in Cebu are getting much-needed breathing space. The National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) and the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), both under the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, have announced a one-month moratorium on housing loan payments. This relief measure automatically applies to […]

BIR extends deadline for tax payment after magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 3, 2025

The deadline for the filing, payment of taxes, as well as submission of documents due early October has been extended until October 31 for taxpayers affected by the strong earthquake that struck Cebu, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said. Read More

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Lawmakers push for ‘blockchaining’ the national budget

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