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Israel, Hamas take first step in Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2025

WASHINGTON/CAIRO — In a breakthrough that could reshape the Middle East, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of former US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war—a fragile ceasefire and hostage release deal announced Wednesday. The agreement comes just one day after the war marked its second year since Hamas’ […]

Seafarers’ right to refuse danger allegedly overlooked

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has confirmed that the Filipino seafarer who died aboard the Dutch-flagged cargo ship MV Minervagracht—attacked by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden—was never given the chance to refuse the perilous voyage. According to the DMW, the 12 Filipino crew members onboard were not consulted or allowed to exercise […]

Andrea Torres takes fight training for fierce ‘Sang’gre’ role

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2025

Andrea Torres stole the spotlight in Episode 82 of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre, which aired Tuesday night. Taking on the role of Ice Queen Mitena in disguise as the fierce and seductive dama Ayeshka, Andrea delivered a short but unforgettable performance that fans can’t stop talking about. In an interview with Aubrey Carampel on 24 Oras, […]

EJK victims fight Duterte’s move to stall ICC case

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2025

The fight for justice at the International Criminal Court (ICC) took a sharp turn this week, as the Office of the Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) firmly rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to indefinitely halt proceedings against him. In a 14-page filing dated October 8, OPCV Principal Counsel Paolina Massidda said Duterte’s bid for […]

Silver price hits decades high as gold rush eases

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2025

The price of silver hit a three-decade high on Thursday as investors kept flocking to safe havens amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty, but gold eased off a record run. Read More

SEC Chair Lim apologizes, says P1.7-trillion stock market wipeout report fictitious

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2025

SEC chairperson Francis Lim on Thursday apologized for saying that P1.7-trillion worth of market value was wiped out from publicly listed companies, saying he based his remark on what he believed to be a “credible” industry report. Read More

Solon urges raising tax-free income threshold to P300,000 amid flood control anger

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2025

House ways and means vice chairperson Rolando Valeriano called for raising the tax-free annual individual income threshold to P300,000 and scrapping the 12% VAT on electricity, amid public anger over the billions’ worth of questionable flood control projects. Read More

BSP wants cap on funds transfers, banks to refuse suspicious withdrawals

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday said it is looking at implementing caps on the transfers of funds and allowing banks to refuse suspicious withdrawals, as it seeks to implement more measures that would address the ongoing corruption issues on government spending, particularly on infrastructure projects. Read More

DTI negotiating with manufacturers not to raise prices ahead of Christmas

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2025

Seventy-seven days before Christmas, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is negotiating with manufacturers not to increase prices ahead of the holidays. Read More

BSP eases rates for fourth straight meeting

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2025

The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday decided to continue its easing cycle for the fourth straight meeting, citing the “benign” inflation outlook, and the weakened economic growth projections. Read More

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Israel, Hamas take first step in Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Seafarers’ right to refuse danger allegedly overlooked

Andrea Torres takes fight training for fierce ‘Sang’gre’ role

EJK victims fight Duterte’s move to stall ICC case

Silver price hits decades high as gold rush eases

SEC Chair Lim apologizes, says P1.7-trillion stock market wipeout report fictitious

Solon urges raising tax-free income threshold to P300,000 amid flood control anger

BSP wants cap on funds transfers, banks to refuse suspicious withdrawals

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