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Explore Central Asia, Antarctica at Davao Expo

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 4, 2026

DAVAO CITY — The world just felt a little closer. On Friday, the 16th Davao Mega Travel Sale officially opened at Ayala Malls Abreeza — and with it, a wave of excitement, wanderlust, and possibility. Forty exhibitors filled the venue. Airlines. Hotels. Resorts. Travel agencies. But this year, something feels different. Bigger. Bolder. Because beyond […]

Peso vs Dollar & Top 15 Currencies — March 3, 2026

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — March 3, 2026 The Philippine peso is holding its ground — but the pressure is still there. As of today, ₱58.093 per US dollar. That’s the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reference exchange rate. The trading band shows: Buying Rate: ₱57.950 Selling Rate: ₱58.450 BSP Reference Rate: ₱58.200 PDS Closing Rate (March […]

Deadly Iran School Strike Sparks UN Investigation Call

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 4, 2026

GENEVA — The images were unbearable. A school reduced to rubble.Classrooms torn apart.Young lives lost. On Tuesday, the United Nations human rights office described the attack on a girls’ school in southern Iran as “absolutely horrific” — and demanded answers. “Prompt, Impartial and Thorough” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is calling for […]

Israel Promises Lifelong Support After OFW Death

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 4, 2026

Grief crossed borders this week. The Israeli government has pledged lifetime support to the family of Mary Ann Velasquez De Vera — the Filipino caregiver killed in a missile attack in Tel Aviv. Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh made the commitment on Tuesday. And as she spoke, emotion took over. A Promise Made […]

Joaquin Arce: “Kuya, Panaginip Lang Ba Ito?”

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 4, 2026

For Joaquin Arce, the moment still doesn’t feel real. After months inside the “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” house, the rising Kapamilya star is finally back in the outside world — but his heart is clearly still floating somewhere between gratitude and disbelief. On Instagram, Joaquin shared an emotional Reel filled with highlights from […]

Councilors Challenge 2026 Budget Tax Allotment

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 3, 2026

The battle over the 2026 national budget has reached the Supreme Court. On Tuesday, the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) took a bold step. It formally asked the High Court to declare unconstitutional the inclusion of the National Tax Allotment (NTA) in the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA). At the center of the dispute is a […]

Limited Slots Open for Kalayaan Island Tours

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 2, 2026

This is not your usual beach trip. This is raw.Remote.Real. The Kalayaan Municipal Tourism Office has officially opened limited slots for tour packages to the breathtaking Kalayaan Island Group in the West Philippine Sea — and they’re calling it a once-in-a-lifetime journey. “Ready for a once-in-a-lifetime journey?” the tourism office asked in a Facebook post. […]

Peso Watch: March 2, 2026 — Dollar at ₱57.6390 as Global Currencies Shift

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 2, 2026

The Philippine peso is once again under the spotlight. As of today, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sets the reference rate at ₱57.6390 for every US dollar. That number may look simple. But behind it is a bigger story — of global tension, shifting markets, and currencies fighting for strength. Let’s break down what’s […]

Trump: Combat in Iran Will Continue Until Objectives Met

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 2, 2026

WASHINGTON — The message was firm. Direct. Unyielding. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump warned that American combat operations in Iran are not slowing down. They are continuing. And they will not stop until every objective is achieved. In a video posted on Truth Social, Trump addressed the nation with a tone that left little […]

At Least 100 OFWs in Dubai Seek Repatriation

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 2, 2026

Fear travels fast. And for many Filipinos in Dubai, the growing tension in the Middle East has become impossible to ignore. Between 80 and 100 Filipinos have already expressed their desire to return home, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). They want to be back in the Philippines.Back with their families.Back where they […]

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