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What is blockchain and how is it expected to stop corruption?

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 3, 2025

For transparency and to discourage corruption, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) the past week partnered with the Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP) to develop a publicly accessible blockchain-powered digital ledger initially for foreign-assisted infrastructure projects. Read More

AMLC: Frozen assets tied to flood control projects reach P4 billion worth

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 3, 2025

The anti-dirty money body added that the appellate court has already frozen a total of 1,620 bank accounts, 54 insurance policies, 163 motor vehicles, 40 real properties, and 12 e-wallet accounts, bringing the total value of immobilized assets to over P4 billion. Read More

PUMP PRICES: Diesel hike, gasoline rollback seen next week

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 3, 2025

Motorists should expect mixed movements in fuel pump prices in the coming week. Read More

ICC Rules: Doctor Can’t Decide Duterte’s Fitness for Trial

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 2, 2025

MANILA – The International Criminal Court (ICC) made it clear: its medical officer cannot determine whether former President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to face trial. In an eight-page document dated September 30, the ICC Registry emphasized that the medical officer’s role is limited to overseeing the physical and mental health of detained persons, not declaring […]

Singapore Airlines Fair Soars as Online Sales Take Off

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 2, 2025

MANILA – The skies are brighter for Singapore Airlines (SIA) as online ticket sales from its annual Time to Fly Virtual Travel Fair continue to fuel a major share of the company’s revenues. For Aiza Garcia, SIA’s head of marketing and press relations, the reason is clear: convenience. “People are now more comfortable with digital […]

Peso Watch: BSP Releases Latest Exchange Rates, October 2, 2025

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 2, 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has released its daily reference exchange rates—and the numbers tell a powerful story about how global currencies are moving against the peso. For millions of Filipinos who send money home, travel abroad, or run businesses tied to imports and exports, every fluctuation matters. Let’s break it down simply: 1. […]

US Government Shuts Down Amid Bitter Political Divide

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 2, 2025

Washington has once again come to a grinding halt. On Wednesday, the US government shut down large parts of its operations after lawmakers failed to strike a deal, plunging the country into its 15th shutdown since 1981. This time, the standoff feels different—darker, heavier, and with far more at stake. Agencies have warned of sweeping […]

DMW Promises Support for Children of OFW in Kuwait

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 2, 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has promised to stand firmly behind the family of a Filipina overseas worker in Kuwait who was sentenced to death over the tragic death of her employer’s child. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac shared that his biggest concern now is ensuring that the OFW’s two young children—both under […]

Trailblazer Shuvee Etrata Becomes BSP’s First Female Ambassador

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 2, 2025

Shuvee Etrata has officially made history. The young actress is now the first female scout ambassador of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP)—a role that breaks tradition and inspires countless young girls across the country. The announcement was made during a special ceremony on Wednesday, with Sparkle GMA Artist Center proudly sharing photos on […]

VP Sara, OVP Snub Budget Talks After Making Demands

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 2, 2025

Vice President Sara Duterte and her officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) were nowhere to be found during the House deliberations on their proposed ₱902-million budget for 2026. Instead of showing up, Duterte reportedly set two major conditions before she would face Congress. First, she wanted President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself to […]

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