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Corruption Index: PH Falls to 120th Worldwide

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 10, 2026

The Philippines has slipped again. In 2025, the country dropped six places in the global Corruption Perceptions Index, landing at 120th out of 182 countries. It’s a ranking that stings—and one that reflects a growing public anger, especially after the flood control projects controversy exploded into one of the biggest corruption scandals in recent years. […]

Five Fingers Cove: Bataan’s Ultimate All-In-One Getaway

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 9, 2026

Want to do everything—and stay in one place? Tucked away in Mariveles, Bataan, there’s a destination that feels like nature designed it with adventure in mind. It’s called Five Fingers Cove, and once you see it, you’ll understand why travelers keep coming back. On the map, the cove looks like an open hand, with five […]

PHP vs World Currencies Today — February 9, 2026

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 9, 2026

How the Peso Stacks Up Against the Top 15 Global Currencies The Philippine peso opened the week under pressure—steady, but clearly tested. Based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin for February 9, 2026, the peso continues to feel the weight of a strong U.S. dollar and firm Middle East currencies, […]

UK Expands Visa Path for Hong Kongers After Lai Ruling

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 9, 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom — In a move rooted in principle and urgency, Britain has announced the expansion of its visa route for people from Hong Kong, following the sentencing of democracy advocate Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. The decision comes as concern grows over the continued erosion of rights and freedoms in the […]

DMW Chief Cacdac Vows to Protect Migrant Workers’ Rights

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 9, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Standing before regional leaders, Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac made a clear promise: the rights of migrant workers will not be ignored. Fresh from taking on his new role as chairman of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD), Cacdac vowed to lead the international body in pushing for […]

PBB Collab 2.0 Teaches Housemates Sign Language

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 9, 2026

Inside the Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 house, the noise faded for a moment.In its place came silence, focus, and understanding. The housemates were introduced to basic sign language in a heartfelt learning session centered on deaf awareness and inclusive communication—a lesson that went beyond words. On Friday’s episode, Rack Corpuz and GP […]

Go, Padilla Stay Minority Leaders Despite Shake-Up Rumors

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 9, 2026

Despite swirling rumors of a Senate shake-up, Senators Bong Go and Robinhood Padilla made one thing clear on Monday: they are staying put. The two senators firmly denied claims that they would leave the Senate minority bloc to join the majority. And they didn’t just say it—they showed it. Just before the Senate adjourned, Go […]

Rome Adds Fee to Enter Trevi Fountain Area

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 3, 2026

ROME — Making a wish at the Trevi Fountain now comes with a small price. Starting Monday, tourists who want to step closer to Rome’s most iconic fountain will need to pay a €2 fee — a move city officials hope will ease overcrowding and help preserve the historic landmark. The rule is simple. If […]

PHP vs World Currencies Today — February 3, 2026

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 3, 2026

The Philippine peso opened the day under pressure. As of February 3, 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) set the reference rate at ₱58.90 per US dollar, a level that continues to test the peso’s resilience against major global currencies. For ordinary Filipinos, this means one thing:foreign currencies remain expensive — and the dollar […]

Trump Calls on Republicans to Nationalize Voting

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 3, 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is once again stirring controversy. In a podcast interview released Monday, Trump said Republicans should “nationalize” and “take over” voting in at least 15 places across the United States — though he did not name which ones. The remarks revive his long-running and false claims that U.S. elections are plagued […]

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Corruption Index: PH Falls to 120th Worldwide

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