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Filipino fishermen struggle amid Chinese intrusion in WPS

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 21, 2025
(UPDATE) ​FISHERFOLK in coastal communities near the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are abandoning fishing as dwindling catch and harassment from Chinese maritime militia make it very difficult for them to sustain their livelihood. ​In Subic, many fishermen were forced to sell their boats and take construction jobs, as they sank deep into debt. ​“Boats left […]
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No excuses: Zaldy Co must explain insertions in 2025 budget, Rep. Toby Tiangco says

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 21, 2025
(UPDATE) EMBATTLED Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co should explain the insertions that he made in the 2025 budget when he returns to the Philippines, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco said Saturday. His statement came as Speaker Faustino Dy III ordered Co to return to the Philippines by revoking his travel authority to the United States, […]
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PhilHealth gets ₱60B back: Marcos announces fund return to expand health care

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 21, 2025
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday announced that P60 billion in excess funds that were transferred from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the national treasury would be returned to the state-run health insurer to expand its services. The President made the announcement during a visit to the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, […]
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More than 30,000 seen joining anti-corruption rallies on Sept. 21

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 21, 2025
MORE than 30,000 people are expected to join the “Trillion Peso March” on Sunday, Sept. 21, amid growing outrage over widespread corruption in government-funded flood control projects. In a series of mass demonstrations organized by church groups, civil society organizations, labor unions and political coalitions, thousands of protesters will demand accountability and an end to […]
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Celebrities join call for accountability at anti-corruption rally

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 21, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A growing number of Filipino celebrities are joining calls for accountability over alleged corruption in government flood-control projects, with several confirming they will march alongside the public in nationwide rallies on Sunday, September 21. Comedian and TV host Vice Ganda signaled his participation by posting a rally announcement on Instagram Friday. “Magkita […]
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‘BSP cash cap is helpful tool for tracing bribes’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 21, 2025
(UPDATE) SENATE President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said on Saturday that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) new cap on daily cash withdrawals will make it easier for the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to track illicit funds, including multimillion-peso bribes. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigating alleged corruption in government flood control […]
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NDRRMC raises red alert as Nando approaches

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 21, 2025
THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has raised its alert status from “blue” to “red” to provide immediate emergency response as Nando intensified into a typhoon over the Philippine Sea. ​In an advisory released on Saturday, the NDRRMC said it issued Memorandum 245, categorizing the emergency condition under “red alert.” ​A red […]
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