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PBB Guest Jillian Ward Faces Sacrifice Challenge

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

Jillian Ward didn’t just enter the “Pinoy Big Brother” house on Sunday. She stepped in — and immediately gave her heart. From the moment she walked through Kuya’s doors, there was no easing in. No hesitation. Jillian went straight to work. She joined Lella Ford, Caprice Cayetano, Ashley Sarmiento, and Krystal Mejes on the Ultimate […]

VP Sara Clears Air on Presidential Run Buzz

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

Vice President Sara Duterte has made one thing clear — her decision to run for president in 2028 has nothing to do with the impeachment complaints now pending against her in the House of Representatives. “Hindi naman,” she said calmly during an interview in Iligan City. Not really. For Duterte, the threat of impeachment is […]

BSP Teams Up with NBI, SEC vs Financial Crime

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 22, 2026

For countless Filipinos, a scam begins with a single message. A fake link.A stolen password.A drained bank account. And just like that — hard-earned money disappears. On Friday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) took a firm step to fight back. The central bank signed separate information-sharing agreements with three key government agencies: the National […]

ISIS Claims Two Deadly Attacks on Syrian Army

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 22, 2026

The Islamic State is sending a message. And it is a violent one. On Saturday, the militant group claimed responsibility for two new attacks targeting Syrian army personnel in northern and eastern Syria. In its statement, IS described the assaults as part of a “new phase of operations” against the country’s leadership. The words were […]

Filipino American George Conway Eyes NY Seat

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 22, 2026

George Conway says this race is personal. “This is my home,” he wrote, announcing his candidacy for Congress in New York’s 12th District. The son of a Filipino immigrant mother — an organic chemist — and a father who worked as an American defense contractor, Conway is now stepping into the political arena himself. He […]

Carmelle Stands 4 Hours, Marco Lifts Alone

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 22, 2026

Sometimes, strength isn’t loud. Sometimes, it looks like standing still… even when your legs are shaking. On Friday’s episode of “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0,” Carmelle Collado and Marco Masa proved just how far they were willing to go — not for themselves, but for others. For family. Four Girls. One Concern. Carmelle […]

Victims Tell Duterte: Face Local Lawsuits Now

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 22, 2026

“Touch Grass.” That was the blunt message from Karapatan secretary general Cristina Palabay to lawmakers insisting that former president Rodrigo Duterte should face trial in Philippine courts — not before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Two words. Sharp. Unfiltered. Heavy with frustration. Speaking at a press conference of the Duterte Panagutin Network in The Hague […]

Souvenir Stamps Nearly Cost a Filipina Her Passport

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 21, 2026

For many travelers, passport stamps are badges of honor. Proof that you’ve been somewhere.Proof that you made it.Proof that you lived. For Filipina digital nomad Kach Umandap, those stamps almost cost her everything. 193 Countries. One Passport. Kach, who hails from Palawan, has visited 193 UN-recognized countries — plus two observer states — using her […]

Travel Tax Abolition? “Let Congress Decide,” Says DOF Chief

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 21, 2026

Should Filipinos finally stop paying travel tax when flying abroad? It’s a question that has stirred excitement… and concern. But for Finance Secretary Frederick Go, the answer is clear: Let Congress decide. “We leave it to the wisdom of Congress,” Go said when asked about the Department of Finance’s position. A careful response.Measured.Deliberate. Because the […]

After Supreme Court Blow, Trump Strikes Back With 10% Global Tariff

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 21, 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump did not wait. Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his previous tariffs, he moved swiftly — signing new executive orders late Friday night. By Tuesday, a temporary 10% tariff on imports from around the world will take effect. It will last 150 days. And it may only […]

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