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₱20 Rice to Roll Out for Lower Middle-Income Filipinos The Marcos administration is set to expand its P20-per-kilo rice program next year, now including below middle-income households in its list of beneficiaries. In an interview on Super Radyo dzBB on Saturday, National Food Authority (NFA) Administrator Larry Lacson shared details of the 2026 plan for the government-subsidized rice program. Currently, the program serves the... Read More Low Turnout Marks Early Myanmar Vote as Junta Claims Calm Under the shadow of war and deep public doubt, Myanmar went to the polls on Sunday — but the silence was hard to miss. In what is the country's first general election since the 2021 military coup, voters turned out in apparently low numbers, raising fresh questions about legitimacy, fear, and the future of a... Read More OFWs in Rome Graduate From Caregiver Training Program ROME, Italy — For many overseas Filipino workers, caring for others begins inside a home.But for 35 OFWs in Rome, that journey has taken a powerful new turn. On Sunday, December 21, they proudly completed a basic care skills training for pre-hospital caregivers under the I Paramedici training program — a milestone that brings them... Read More Planet Philippines , Don't like these emails? Unsubscribe or Manage Email Subscriptions

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Taipei for Seniors: Relaxing Day at Yangmingshan & Beitou For travelers seeking a slower, greener side of Taiwan, a day trip to Yangmingshan, Beitou, and Qingtiangang offers a refreshing escape—perfect for seniors or anyone who prefers a relaxed pace. The route is designed for ease. Most attractions are close together, accessible via short drives or gentle walking paths. You can soak in nature and... Read More Fuel Prices to Shift Before New Year 2026 Motorists may need to brace—but not panic—as fuel prices head into the days before the New Year. According to the Department of Energy's Oil Industry Management Bureau (DOE-OIMB), mixed movements in petroleum prices are expected next week. In a briefing on Friday, DOE-OIMB assistant director Rodela Romero shared early estimates based on a three-day monitoring... Read More Thailand, Cambodia Sign Truce to End Fierce Border Clash Bangkok —After weeks of fear, fire, and uncertainty, the guns have finally gone quiet. On Saturday, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to halt their fiercest border clashes in years, putting an end—for now—to a conflict that saw fighter jets in the sky, rockets on the ground, and artillery shaking border communities. At exactly noon, the ceasefire... Read More Planet Philippines , Don't like these emails? Unsubscribe or Manage Email Subscriptions

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DOT Hits 5.6M Tourists, Eyes China's Return in 2026 MANILA — Little by little, Philippine tourism is finding its footing again. As of December 20, the country has recorded 5.6 million foreign visitor arrivals—nearly... Read More PHP vs Dollar and Top 15 Currencies Today (December 26, 2025) As the year winds down, the Philippine peso (PHP) continues to trade under pressure—especially against the US dollar, which remains the world's strongest benchmark currency.... Read More Cambodia: Thailand Escalated Strikes During Talks Even as peace talks continued, the sound of bombs echoed along the border. On Friday, Cambodia accused Thailand of intensifying military attacks in disputed border... Read More Filipino Teachers Stuck as US Tightens Visa Rules NEW YORK — For thousands of Filipino teachers dreaming of classrooms in the United States, the wait just got longer—and heavier. A new policy from... Read More Loisa Andalio Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby Isang masayang balita ang ibinahagi ng celebrity couple na sina Loisa Andalio at Ronnie Alonte—may paparating na bagong miyembro sa kanilang pamilya. Oo, magiging magulang... Read More DOJ Dumps Jinggoy's Perjury Case vs DPWH Engineer The Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed the door on a perjury complaint filed by Senator Jinggoy Estrada—and it did so firmly. On Friday, prosecutors... Read More Planet Philippines , Don't like these emails? Unsubscribe or Manage Email Subscriptions

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Peso vs World: Top 15 Currencies Today — December 24, 2025 As Christmas Day unfolds, the Philippine peso (PHP) continues to move against major global currencies, reflecting how the country stands in today's international market. Based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin dated December 23, 2025, here's a clear and simple look at how the peso compares with the world's top... Read More Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace This Christmas On Christmas Day, Pope Leo XIV asked the world to pause. Just for one day.Just for peace. Speaking from his residence in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, the Pope made a heartfelt appeal for a global truce, saying the season of Christmas should be a moment of silence, compassion, and mercy — even amid war. "I... Read More After Years Abroad, an OFW Finally Comes Home for Christmas For Reimar Basaen, this Christmas feels different. After years of working far from home, the 35-year-old food service manager finally returned to the Philippines — just in time for the holidays. Basaen has been working in Laos for six years.And on Christmas Eve, at around 4:45 p.m., he was set to land — hoping to... Read More Planet Philippines , Don't like these emails? Unsubscribe or Manage Email Subscriptions

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Peso vs World: Top 15 Currencies Today — December 24, 2025 As Christmas Day unfolds, the Philippine peso (PHP) continues to move against major global currencies, reflecting how the country stands in today's international market. Based... Read More Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace This Christmas On Christmas Day, Pope Leo XIV asked the world to pause. Just for one day.Just for peace. Speaking from his residence in Castel Gandolfo near... Read More After Years Abroad, an OFW Finally Comes Home for Christmas For Reimar Basaen, this Christmas feels different. After years of working far from home, the 35-year-old food service manager finally returned to the Philippines —... Read More Caprice Cayetano Breaks Down Reuniting With Dad on PBB Caprice Cayetano received the most unforgettable Christmas gift inside the "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0" house — one that money could never buy.... Read More Marcos Urges Filipinos to Give to the Poor on Christmas Amid the joy, lights, and laughter of the Christmas season, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. reminded Filipinos of a deeper purpose behind the celebration —... Read More Ridon, Leviste Face Off Over 2025 Budget Probe A brewing storm has erupted inside the House of Representatives — and it's getting louder by the day. Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste is calling for... Read More Planet Philippines , Don't like these emails? Unsubscribe or Manage Email Subscriptions