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China Slams Vietnam’s Construction on Disputed Reef

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 21, 2025

China is unhappy with Vietnam because Vietnam is building on a tiny island in the South China Sea. This island is called Barque Canada Reef by China, but other countries have different names for it. The Philippines calls it Mascardo Reef. This place is special because many countries—like China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei—all […]

Fewer Visas, Fewer Refugees: Canada’s Claims Drop Sharply!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 20, 2025

In Canada, fewer people are now asking for protection as refugees. This is because the country is giving out fewer visas, making it harder for people from other countries to come in. Many groups helping refugees are worried that people who really need help might be left with no safe place to go. How Many […]

Massive Sinkhole Shocks English Village, Families Evacuated!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 20, 2025

🚨 A giant sinkhole has suddenly appeared in the quiet village of Godstone, England, swallowing gardens and forcing around 30 families to evacuate! The Ground Opened Up Without Warning! 😱 On Monday, residents were shocked when a huge hole started forming near their homes. By Tuesday, it had grown over 20 meters wide—big enough to […]

Black Boxes Found After Toronto Plane Crash—Investigation On

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 19, 2025

Canadian investigators have found the black boxes from a plane that flipped upside down while landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport in strong winds! 🌬️✈️ What Happened? 🛬 A Delta Air Lines (Endeavor Air) CRJ900 jet was landing in Toronto after flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport when something went terribly wrong. The plane lost control […]

Zelenskiy Stands Firm: “I Won’t Sell Ukraine for Minerals!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 19, 2025

🚨 A Huge Clash Over Ukraine’s Minerals! 🚨 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy just made a bold stand—he refused a US demand to give up $500 billion worth of minerals in exchange for wartime aid. What’s Happening? 🔹 The US has given Ukraine $67 billion in weapons and $31.5 billion in financial aid to help fight […]

Zelensky: Russian Drone Hits Chornobyl’s Radiation Shield

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 18, 2025

On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a Russian drone had caused serious damage to the radiation containment shelter at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. This shelter was built to prevent the spread of harmful radiation from the explosion that occurred in 1986. Thankfully, Zelensky, along with the UN’s atomic energy agency, assured the […]

China Slams Canada Over Warship Sailing in Taiwan Strait

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 18, 2025

On Monday, China’s military strongly criticized Canada for sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait, a busy waterway that China claims as part of its territory. The Chinese military said it had been closely watching the ship with both air and naval forces and warned the Canadian ship during its journey. This move by Canada […]

Is Taiwan Truly Independent? Understanding ‘Taiwan Independence’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 17, 2025

Taiwan’s History and What It’s Called Today Taiwan, which was once called Formosa, has a long history. Thousands of years ago, it was home to indigenous people. In the 1600s, both the Dutch and the Spanish ruled parts of it for a short time. In 1684, Taiwan became part of the Qing dynasty (the government […]

Netanyahu Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan—What Happens Next?

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 17, 2025

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared his support for US President Donald Trump’s plan to help Palestinians living in Gaza. On Sunday, during a meeting with Jewish American groups in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said he believes Palestinians should have the option to leave Gaza, but only as a choice, not by force. What is […]

Pope Francis in Hospital, Misses Sunday Prayer – Here’s Why!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 16, 2025

ROME – Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, is still in the hospital as doctors continue to treat him for a respiratory infection. The Vatican confirmed that the 88-year-old pontiff, who has been suffering from bronchitis for over a week, will not be leading his usual Sunday prayer this week. Why Is the […]

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