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Israel Keeps Border Closed After US Claims Hamas Broke Ceasefire

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 19, 2025
CAIRO/JERUSALEM — The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt — Gaza’s main lifeline to the outside world — will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday. He said the border will not reopen unless Hamas hands over the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages, deepening tensions as both sides […]
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Filipino Climber Dies of Hypothermia in Japan Alps Tragedy

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 19, 2025
A Filipino mountaineer lost his life while trekking the Northern Japan Alps last week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Friday. According to the DFA, the Filipino climber was part of a group of seven mountaineers from the Philippines who braved the challenging terrain. Tragically, he succumbed to hypothermia on October 12 while […]
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DSWD Sends ₱720K Relief Aid—But Is It Enough for Ramil Victims?

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 19, 2025
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun delivering much-needed relief to families devastated by Tropical Storm Ramil, providing ₱720,925 worth of aid as its initial response. According to DSWD Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the first wave of assistance includes 382 family food packs and 547 ready-to-eat food boxes for those […]
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Peso Slightly Weakens as Dollar Holds Strong; Here’s How the Top 15 Currencies Move This Week

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 16, 2025
October 16, 2025 — Manila The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released its latest Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin, showing that the Philippine peso traded at ₱58.07 per U.S. dollar — a slight dip compared to the previous week’s close. The peso’s movement reflects the ongoing strength of the U.S. dollar in global markets, driven by […]
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DMW, HK Police Join Forces to Find Missing OFWs

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 16, 2025
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is working closely with authorities in Hong Kong to locate two missing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who disappeared earlier this month. In a statement released Wednesday, the DMW said it has been coordinating with the Philippine Consulate General, the Hong Kong Police Force, and the Hong Kong Immigration Department […]
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P5B Frozen Accounts Uncovered in Flood Control Scandal

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 16, 2025
The ongoing investigation into alleged anomalies in government flood control projects has uncovered a staggering revelation — about ₱5 billion worth of bank accounts have been frozen, according to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). ICI executive director and spokesperson Brian Hosaka shared the update on Thursday, confirming that around 2,800 accounts were placed on […]
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