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Peso vs World Currencies: Where the PHP Stands Today (January 12, 2026)

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 12, 2026

As of January 12, 2026, the Philippine peso (PHP) continues to navigate a challenging global currency landscape, according to the latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin. At the center of it all is the US dollar, still the peso’s strongest benchmark. Today, $1 = PHP 59.164, a level that reflects continued […]

26 Arrested in Cambodia–Korea Scam, Sex Crime Bust

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 12, 2026

A major international crime ring has been dismantled. South Korean and Cambodian police have arrested 26 suspects in a joint operation targeting online scams and sex crimes that preyed on South Korean citizens. The arrests were confirmed on Monday by South Korea’s presidential office. According to Blue House spokeswoman Kang Yu-jung, the suspects were part […]

DMW Gets 34% Budget Boost, OFW Support Expanded

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 12, 2026

For millions of overseas Filipino workers and their families, help is getting stronger, faster, and more visible. In 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will receive a 34 percent budget increase, raising its total allocation to P11.745 billion. The boost signals the government’s renewed commitment to protecting Filipinos working abroad, especially in times of […]

Ogie Diaz Says All Is Well With Liza Soberano

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 12, 2026

After three years of silence, talent manager Ogie Diaz and his former talent Liza Soberano have finally reconnected and the moment was filled with warmth and emotion. Ogie happily shared the update in his YouTube vlog uploaded on January 6. According to him, Liza replied to his birthday greeting through an Instagram direct message. It […]

Marcos Heads to UAE for Official Working Visit

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 12, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is flying to Abu Dhabi today, January 12, for a four-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates. It marks his first overseas trip of 2026—and it comes with clear purpose. The President is visiting at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Along with fellow world […]

Klea Pineda, Janella Salvador Enjoy Fun California Trip

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 11, 2026

Klea Pineda and Janella Salvador Glow in California Getaway Actresses Klea Pineda and Janella Salvador took a well-deserved break from their busy schedules with a fun-filled trip to California, sharing glimpses of their adventure on Instagram. Janella posted snapshots of their moments together — dining out, ice skating, and marveling at the iconic Golden Gate […]

Energy Deals to Drive PH M&A Growth in 2026 — PwC

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 11, 2026

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Philippines are set for a rebound in 2026, with energy and grid-adjacent assets leading the charge, according to a report by Isla Lipana & Co. (PwC Philippines) released Friday. The surge comes after a slower 2025, when investors were more cautious and strategically selective in closing deals. A slower […]

Trump Warns Cuba on Oil, Urges Deal With US

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 11, 2026

President Donald Trump’s warning to Cuba was blunt, unapologetic, and unmistakably strategic. “No more oil. No more money.”And with that, Washington signaled a hard reset. Trump’s message was clear: Cuba’s long reliance on Venezuela is over, and the island now faces a choice — continue resisting the United States, or finally come to the table. […]

DMW Spent P5M on OFW Shelters in Taiwan — Cacdac

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 11, 2026

Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac moved to set the record straight. On Sunday, he denied reports claiming that the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) spent ₱557 million for overseas Filipino worker shelters in Taiwan and Hong Kong, calling the figure wrong and misleading. The truth, he said, is far from that amount. “The total cost […]

Liza Soberano, Ogie Diaz Reconnect After 3 Years

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 11, 2026

After three long years of silence, a simple birthday message opened the door to healing. Liza Soberano and her former talent manager Ogie Diaz have finally reconnected — quietly, sincerely, and without drama. The moment happened online.In his January 6 YouTube vlog, Ogie shared that Liza responded to his public birthday greeting for her on […]

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