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Blackpink’s Rosé, Bruno Mars Stunned by Pinoy Fan Tarpaulin

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 25, 2025

Filipino humor strikes again—this time catching the attention of two global music superstars. Rosé of Blackpink and Bruno Mars couldn’t help but laugh at a tarpaulin from the Philippines that went viral online. In his Instagram Stories, Bruno posted a photo of the banner congratulating him and Rosé for bagging Song of the Year at […]

DOJ Targets Binay, Escudero, Romualdez in Flood Mess

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 25, 2025

The storm isn’t letting up. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will seek freeze orders on the assets of four big names in politics: former Sen. Nancy Binay, Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, former Senate President Chiz Escudero, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. These personalities, he said, […]

ADB still willing to fund flood protection projects

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 25, 2025

Multilateral lender Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment in supporting the Philippines” despite an ongoing corruption scandal involving contractors, lawmakers, and Public Works officials to siphon billions of pesos of public funds from flood control contracts. Read More

Konektadong Pinoy issues being ironed out in ongoing drafting of IRR –DICT

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 25, 2025

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday said the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Konektadong Pinoy Act will be out next month, with major issues being ironed out. Read More

BSP to stop accepting digital bank applications in December

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 25, 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will no longer accept new applications for digital bank licenses starting December, following the Monetary Board”s approval of a moratorium which is set to remain in place until further notice. Read More

European biz in ‘wait-and-see” mode amid PH corruption scandal –ECCP official

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 25, 2025

“[W]e’re still more in a wait-and-see position to monitor the situation,” said ECCP executive director Florian Gottein. “But we trust in the government and the responsible government organizations to investigate and immediately act on the findings as well.” Read More

PH, Singapore begin talks to update 5-decade-old pact vs. double taxation

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 25, 2025

The Philippines and Singapore have started negotiations to update a pact entered into by the two neighbor countries nearly five decades ago to prevent double taxation. Read More

Peso sinks back to P58:$1 level amid flood control project fiasco

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 25, 2025

The Philippine peso depreciated against the US dollar for the third straight trading day on Thursday, marking its weakest showing in seven weeks, following the controversies on corruption involving government flood control projects, and the recent onslaught of Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa). Read More

Palace: Marcos demands stolen public money be given back

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 24, 2025

“Ibalik ang pera ng taumbayan.”Return the people’s money. This was the firm directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. regarding the stolen taxpayers’ funds linked to anomalous flood control projects, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President’s message is clear: punishment is not enough. “It is not enough to […]

DOT unveils ₱15M challenge to boost tourism start-ups

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 24, 2025

MANILA – A fresh wave of innovation is about to transform Philippine tourism. The Department of Tourism (DOT) has officially launched the ₱15-million Tourism Start-Up Challenge 2025, a program designed to empower students from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to bring forward bold and creative ideas that can shape the future of travel in the country. […]

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