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Peso Watch: How the Philippine Peso Stands vs Top Currencies January 19, 2026

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 20, 2026

The Philippine peso opened the week under pressure—steady, but still feeling the weight of a strong US dollar and mixed global signals. Based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin dated January 19, 2026, here’s what’s happening to the peso (PHP) against the world’s top 15 currencies—and what it means for […]

US Eyes Greenland as Europe Shows Weakness

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 19, 2026

The idea stunned allies—and alarmed lawmakers. On Sunday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that Europe’s “weakness” makes US control of Greenland necessary for global stability, thrusting the Arctic territory back into the center of an intensifying geopolitical storm. Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Bessent framed Greenland as a critical piece on the world’s […]

PH Embassy Checks for Filipinos in Spain Train Crash

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 19, 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Madrid is working urgently with Spanish authorities to find out if any Filipinos were caught in the deadly train collision in southern Spain. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours of January 18, when a Madrid-bound night train derailed, crossed into the opposite tracks, and slammed into an oncoming train near […]

Ellen Adarna: 2016 Was My “Hubadera” Era

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 19, 2026

Ellen Adarna took a quiet pause from the present and looked back—way back—to a time when life felt lighter, louder, and carefree. Joining the viral 2016 throwback trend, Ellen shared old photos on Instagram from her beach trips and magazine shoots. The memories made her smile. She called that chapter of her life “my hubadera […]

Bong Revilla Turns Himself In After Arrest Warrant

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 19, 2026

Former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. walked into Camp Crame late Monday night—not as a lawmaker, not as a public figure—but as a man ready to face serious accusations. At around 9:58 p.m., Revilla surrendered to the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) following the issuance of an arrest warrant and hold […]

Pangasinan’s ‘Summer Capital’ Draws 186K Tourists

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 16, 2026

Something special is happening in San Nicolas, Pangasinan—and travelers are clearly taking notice. In 2025, tourist arrivals in the town surged to 186,628 visitors, more than double the 90,726 recorded in 2024. For a quiet mountain town once known mostly to locals, the growth feels nothing short of remarkable. According to Tourism Officer Marc Angelu […]

Peso Watch: PHP vs Dollar and Top 15 Currencies | January 16, 2026

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 16, 2026

The peso opened today under familiar pressure—facing a stronger US dollar and a mixed performance against other major global currencies. Based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin dated January 16, 2026, here’s a clear, human look at how the peso stacks up against the world’s top currencies, and why it […]

Trump Accepts Nobel Medal From Venezuela’s Machado

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 16, 2026

It was a moment few expected—and one loaded with symbolism. During a White House meeting on Thursday, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump, a gesture meant to carry both gratitude and political weight. According to a White House official, Trump intends to keep the […]

PH Gov’t Pays for OFW Son’s Brain Surgery in Dubai

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 16, 2026

In a quiet hospital room in Abu Dhabi, a seven-year-old Filipino boy is fighting for his life. His name is Andrey Hunter Limbaring—and time is not on his side. The Philippine government has announced it will fully shoulder the air ambulance and medical expenses needed to bring Andrey to Taiwan for urgent brain surgery, offering […]

Rayver Cruz Joins ‘Stars on the Floor’ Season 2 Judges

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 16, 2026

For Rayver Cruz, dance has always been more than movement.It’s passion.It’s purpose.And now, it’s a new chapter. The Sparkle star is officially joining “Stars on the Floor” Season 2—not as a performer, but as part of the show’s dance authority. It’s a role he’s stepping into for the very first time, and one that comes […]

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