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Boracay Lands on Asia’s Best Beach List

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 26, 2026

Some places fade with time. Boracay doesn’t. It shines brighter. Once again, the island’s iconic White Beach has proven what Filipinos have always known — it belongs among Asia’s finest. According to Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards, White Beach has secured the 6th spot in the Best of the Best Beaches in Asia. And honestly? […]

Exchange Rates Snapshot — PHP vs Top 15 Currencies (February 26, 2026)

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 26, 2026

Today, the Philippine peso wakes up at ₱57.721 to $1. That number may look ordinary. But behind it is a story — of global pressure, regional competition, and how the peso stacks up against the world’s strongest currencies. Here’s what’s happening right now. 🇵🇭 PHP vs 🇺🇸 US Dollar $1 = ₱57.721 The dollar remains […]

South Korea’s Birthrate Rises at Last

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 26, 2026

For nearly a decade, South Korea has lived under a shadow. A shrinking population.Empty classrooms.An ageing nation. Each year, the numbers told the same story: fewer babies, fewer marriages, fewer beginnings. But in 2025, something changed. For the second straight year, South Korea’s birthrate has risen. And for the first time in years, there is […]

Surigao Teacher Inspiring Kids to Love Science

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

As a young boy in Surigao del Sur, Zaldy Alima had one dream. He wanted to be a doctor. Not because of prestige.Not because of money. But because he wanted to wear the white coat. That symbol meant something to him. But life has a way of redirecting dreams. And for Zaldy, it happened inside […]

PBB: Ashley Says John Over Joaquin

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

Under the bright lights. In the hot seat. With former housemates watching her every move. Ashley Sarmiento didn’t flinch. On Monday’s episode of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, the “Ultimate Tapatan” began — and Ashley was the first to face the fire. The mechanics were simple.Answer the questions.The jury decides: Truth or Lie. […]

EDSA Spirit Lives On—But Youth Forget Why

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

Political awareness is alive among Filipino youth. They speak up.They organize.They show up. But when it comes to EDSA 1986 — something feels different. For many in Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the People Power Revolution is no longer a lived memory. It’s a chapter in a textbook. A lesson in Grade 6. A story […]

Benguet Forest Park Honors Nature’s Beauty

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

Here’s a forest park that didn’t just rise from the mountains of Benguet. It listened first. Nestled inside the Lower Agno Watershed Forest Reserve in Itogon, Mt. Camisong Forest Park is barely a year old. Yet it has already captured social media — and hearts — with its breathtaking design and quiet reverence for nature. […]

Peso Watch: PHP vs Dollar & Top Currencies — February 25, 2026

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

As of February 25, 2026, the Philippine peso stands at ₱57.779 per US dollar, based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reference rate. The dollar remains firm — and the peso continues to move in its shadow. Here’s where the peso stands against the world’s top currencies: 💵 PHP vs US Dollar (USD) $1 = […]

US Meets Russia, China for Nuclear Arms Talks

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

In a quiet room in Geneva, far from headlines and cameras, the world’s most powerful nations sat down to talk about something that could shape the future of humanity. Nuclear weapons. On Monday, the United States met with a Russian delegation in Switzerland. On Tuesday, American officials are set to meet with representatives from China. […]

Victims’ Families, Duterte Backers Gather in Hague

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

The air in The Hague was biting cold. But no one moved. On one side of the street stood families of drug war victims — bundled in thick coats, hands trembling not just from the weather, but from memory. On the other side were supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte — waving flags, holding banners, […]

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