# Peanut Gallery Media Network

## About

Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) is a Philippine-based digital media company producing news, commentary, and entertainment content. Founded in 2020, PGMN covers Philippine politics, international affairs, business, entertainment, and culture. Content is published across peanutgallerynews.com, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

## Key Pages

- [Privacy Policy](https://peanutgallerynews.com/privacy-policy/): Our data collection and privacy practices
- [Contact & Collaborate](https://peanutgallerynews.com/contact/): Work with PGMN as a contributor, writer, or anchor

## Topics We Cover

- Philippine Politics & Government
- International News & Geopolitics
- Entertainment & Pop Culture
- Business & Economy
- Technology & Digital Media
- Sports

## Posts

- [AFP says no loyalty tests as Army colonel faces probe over Marcos support](https://peanutgallerynews.com/afp-no-loyalty-tests-colonel-probe-marcos-support/): The Armed Forces of the Philippines said there is no need to conduct loyalty checks within its ranks, as it investigates the case of an Army colonel who allegedly withdrew support for Bongbong Marcos. The military said it remains united and professional amid the inquiry involving Audie Mongao, who was earlier relieved from his post following the circulation of a screenshot on social media that contained a political statement attributed to him. AFP spokesperson Francel Margareth Padilla said there are no cracks or divisions within the organization, countering speculation that the case could influence unrest among soldiers. “Una po sa […]
- [Senate pushes economy travel tax cut as airport fees squeeze Filipino travelers](https://peanutgallerynews.com/senate-pushes-economy-travel-tax-cut/): A proposal to ease the cost of air travel for ordinary Filipinos is again being pushed in the Senate as airport charges continue to rise and travel experiences grow more frustrating. Sen. Raffy Tulfo said Senate Bill 88 seeks to exempt economy class passengers from paying the travel tax while retaining the levy on business class and higher categories. He said the measure is aimed at reducing the financial burden on budget conscious travelers, arguing that passengers in higher fare classes have a greater capacity to contribute to national development. “It cannot be denied that the ordinary Filipino traveler, particularly […]
- [Government seeks Zaldy Co extradition from Portugal](https://peanutgallerynews.com/government-zaldy-co-extradition-portugal/): President Bongbong Marcos has ordered government agencies to initiate steps toward an extradition arrangement with Portugal as authorities seek the arrest and return of former lawmaker Rep. Zaldy Co, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday. Remulla said the directive was issued despite the absence of a standing extradition treaty between the two countries. He noted that parallel efforts will be pursued through Interpol to request Co’s repatriation if his presence in Portugal is confirmed. ‘’Nagbigay ng instruction si President na formally mag-apply na kami ng extradition treaty sa kanila kahit wala pang extradition treaties between the two countries. Pero through […]
- [US takes transgender sports restrictions to the highest legal stage](https://peanutgallerynews.com/us-transgender-sports-restrictions-highest-legal-stage/): The United States is moving aggressively to restrict transgender women from competing in girls’ and women’s sports, with the issue now before the country’s highest court and reinforced by federal and state action. The US Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear challenges to state laws in Idaho and West Virginia that bar transgender athletes from participating in female sports competitions. The cases place the court at the center of a growing national effort to define eligibility in women’s sports based on biological sex. More than two dozen US states have passed laws in recent years prohibiting athletes who were […]
- [JC Premiere launches Korean "gold standard" probiotic supplement for gut health](https://peanutgallerynews.com/jc-premiere-launches-korean-gold-standard-probiotic/): JCPremiere introduced a new probiotic supplement during its 2026 kickoff event at the Metro Tent in Pasig City, expanding its health and wellness product lineup. The product, introduced under the name JC Probiotics, is a single-serving probiotic sachet positioned as one of the best probiotics in the world and described as a gold-standard formulation linked to South Korea. It is presented as offering multiple health benefits, including digestive support, improved gut balance, and immune system support. The product launch took place during the JC Beyond Kick-Off 2026 and JC Expo, a gathering attended by members of the company’s direct-selling network. […]
- [Leviste's business faces P24 billion penalty over lacking energy projects](https://peanutgallerynews.com/leviste-business-faces-p24-billion-penalty/): The Department of Energy has identified Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc. as the largest contributor to a recent wave of terminated renewable energy service contracts, a move that could result in ₱24 billion in penalties tied to unfulfilled project obligations. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the amount represents a combination of performance bonds, administrative liabilities, and projected costs defined under the canceled agreements. The penalties follow a department-wide review of project compliance and development progress. Based on department records, service contracts covering 17,904 megawatts of capacity were revoked between 2024 and 2025. Solar Philippines accounted for 11,427 megawatts of […]
- [De Lima offended by Bato comparison over Senate absences, says she was jailed](https://peanutgallerynews.com/de-lima-offended-by-bato-comparison/): Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima pushed back against remarks by Senate President Vicente Tito Sotto that likened her past absence from Senate sessions to that of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, saying the two situations cannot be equated. De Lima said her non-attendance while she was still a senator was not a matter of choice, as she was under detention at the time to answer what she described as fabricated drug-related cases filed during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte. She stressed that, unlike dela Rosa, whom she said is avoiding a possible arrest by the International […]
- [Marcos UAE visit aims to deepen trade, defense, and sustainability cooperation](https://peanutgallerynews.com/marcos-uae-visit-trade-defense-sustainability/): President Bongbong Marcos traveled to the United Arab Emirates on Monday for a three-day official visit aimed at expanding economic access, strengthening defense cooperation, and advancing sustainability partnerships between the two countries. Malacañang said the primary purpose of the visit is the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or CEPA, which is expected to broaden cooperation in trade, services, and investments while giving the Philippines greater access to the wider Gulf Cooperation Council market. “The signing of these two agreements is a testament to the deep bilateral ties between our two countries, and more importantly, between Filipinos and Emiratis,” […]
- [DPWH hits 2026 infra reset button with focus on repairs, unfinished projects and flood control fixes](https://peanutgallerynews.com/dpwh-2026-infra-reset/): The Department of Public Works and Highways is opening 2026 with a reset centered on fixing deteriorating roads, unsafe bridges, and flood control structures that repeatedly fail during the rainy season. In the department’s first press briefing of the year, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon anchored the 2026 direction on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s instruction following the signing of the national budget. Dizon said the renewed focus across government is clear: “Ang bawat piso na pera ng mga kababayan natin, dapat magastos at magamit sa tama.” He said the first priority under the 2026 budget is the nationwide repair and maintenance […]
- [Pope Leo holds Vatican talks with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado as Trump backs Maduro ally](https://peanutgallerynews.com/pope-leo-vatican-machado-trump/): Power shifted in Venezuela, but clarity did not follow. That uncertainty reached the Vatican when María Corina Machado met Pope Leo XIV. The timing drew attention. Nicolás Maduro is now in U.S. custody, yet his political circle still holds control. María Corina Machado met Pope Leo XIV on January 12 during a private Vatican audience. Machado asked the pope to intervene for Venezuelans held as political prisoners. She later said she urged him “to intercede for all Venezuelans who remain kidnapped and missing.” Those prisoners include activists, opposition members, and civilians accused of undermining the state. Human rights groups estimate […]
- [Eala climbs to world No. 49 after Auckland semifinal run](https://peanutgallerynews.com/eala-climbs-to-world-no-49/): Filipina tennis player Alex Eala reached a new career milestone early in 2026, climbing to world No. 49 in the latest WTA rankings released on January 12. The jump followed Eala’s breakthrough run at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, where she advanced to the semifinals. She began the year ranked No. 53 and moved into the world’s top 50 for only the second time in her career, continuing the upward trajectory she started late last season. “This year is about being braver, dreaming bigger, loving harder, and doing more for the people and passions that matter most,” Eala […]
- [Legarda calls for stronger action as Philippines marks National Zero Waste Month](https://peanutgallerynews.com/legarda-calls-for-action-zero-waste-month/): Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for stronger national action to address the country’s waste problem as the Philippines observes National Zero Waste Month this January, warning that delayed reforms could lead to irreversible environmental and public health consequences. Legarda said growing awareness and community-level initiatives are not enough to match the scale of the country’s waste challenge, stressing the need for decisive action and coordinated enforcement. “Zero Waste initiative is a national imperative,” Legarda said. “We must move beyond awareness into stronger, decisive action. Every Filipino has a responsibility, and every institution must rise to the challenge of safeguarding […]
- [Lawmakers weigh impeachment moves against Marcos and Duterte](https://peanutgallerynews.com/lawmakers-weigh-impeachment-moves/): Some lawmakers are weighing the filing of impeachment complaints against both President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte, with possible action expected in February. Senior House Deputy Minority Leader Edgar Erice said discussions have surfaced among members of the House regarding a potential impeachment case against the President on grounds of betrayal of public trust. He said the move could coincide with the filing of a new impeachment complaint against the Vice President once the one-year constitutional ban expires on February 6, following a Supreme Court ruling that voided the earlier case. “It may be an exciting February for […]
- [Isko Moreno targets child malnutrition with citywide free milk program for 21,000 kids](https://peanutgallerynews.com/isko-moreno-targets-child-malnutrition-milk-program/): Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso has moved to expand the city’s nutrition efforts by ordering a large scale milk feeding program for preschool children enrolled in public day care centers, following city findings that hundreds of young learners are suffering from acute undernutrition. The initiative, branded as Yormilk: Kaagapay ng Batang Maynila sa Paglaki, was introduced during a rollout in Barangay 137, Balut, Tondo. It covers children aged three to five and follows nutrition assessments conducted by the Manila Department of Social Welfare. According to city records, 1,593 preschoolers enrolled in public child development centers have been identified as wasted […]
- [Fires scorch thousands of hectares across southern Argentina](https://peanutgallerynews.com/fires-scorch-thousands-hectares-southern-argentina/): Forest fires burning across southern Argentina have scorched more than 15,000 hectares this week, authorities said, as firefighters continued containment efforts in the Patagonian region despite prolonged drought conditions. The largest blaze is burning near the town of Epuyén, located in the Andean foothills of Chubut. The provincial fire service said the fire, which started on Monday, has already burned about 11,980 hectares. Another fire remains active inside Los Alerces National Park, a protected area west of the provincial capital. Firefighters are also battling two additional blazes in Chubut and neighboring Santa Cruz, which Argentina’s emergency management agency said have […]
- [Chel Diokno targets dynasties, contractors in sweeping party-list reform bill](https://peanutgallerynews.com/chel-diokno-targets-dynasties-contractors/): Chel Diokno filed a bill seeking to overhaul the Party-List System, saying reforms are needed to restore its original intent and prevent its capture by political dynasties and vested interests. Diokno is one of the authors of House Bill 7074, which proposes amendments to Republic Act 7941, also known as the Party-List System Act. The measure is formally titled the Revised Party-List System Act. House Bill 7074 “seeks to restore the true intent of the law” and “guarantees that marginalized sectors have a real voice in Congress, enabling them to fight for their rights and welfare,” Diokno said in a […]
- [DPWH corruption cases advance; Vince Dizon to testify under oath against Zaldy Co](https://peanutgallerynews.com/dpwh-corruption-cases-dizon-testify/): The government’s corruption cases linked to anomalous flood control projects are moving forward, with court proceedings scheduled and senior officials confirming their participation in upcoming trials. During a press conference on January 12, the Department of Public Works and Highways confirmed that the Sandiganbayan trial of former lawmaker Zaldy Co is set to begin on January 20. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said he will personally testify in the case, stating, “On January 20, ako’y magtetestigo sa Sandiganbayan sa trial ni former Congressman Zaldy Co.” Dizon added that his testimony will not be limited to a single proceeding, explaining that he […]
- [Puno, Lacson cite ‘no evidence’ vs Romualdez in flood control corruption case](https://peanutgallerynews.com/puno-lacson-no-evidence-vs-romualdez-flood-control/): House Deputy Speaker and Antipolo City Rep. Ronnie Puno backed Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Ping Lacson in maintaining that there is, so far, no evidence directly linking former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to the alleged flood control corruption. Puno said investigations should be guided by evidence and fairness, warning against turning serious allegations into political theater in the absence of proof. He welcomed Lacson’s statement that the Senate inquiry has not produced sworn testimony or documentary evidence implicating Romualdez, adding that investigations cannot proceed on conjecture, political pressure, or unsubstantiated claims. In a radio interview, Lacson said that aside […]
- [Meta questions under-16 social media ban as Australia stands firm, demands tighter controls](https://peanutgallerynews.com/meta-under16-social-ban/): Australia’s decision to ban children under 16 from holding social media accounts has ignited a global debate over online safety, responsibility, and regulation. The law, which took effect in December, requires major platforms to remove underage users or face fines of up to A$49.5 million. Supporters see it as a long-overdue safeguard, while critics warn it may create new risks. Meta says it has already blocked more than 544,000 underage accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and Threads in its first week of enforcement. While the company says it will comply, it has questioned whether a blanket ban is the right approach. […]
- [Hontiveros pushes party-list reform to block political dynasties and government contractors](https://peanutgallerynews.com/party-list-reform-hontiveros/): Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a bill seeking to overhaul the party-list system by banning political dynasties and government contractors from participating in it. Hontiveros filed the Revised Partylist System Act, Senate Bill No. 1656, which aims to bar members of political dynasties from becoming party-list nominees or representatives. The measure also seeks to prohibit party-list nominees and sitting representatives who have direct or indirect interests in government contracts from holding party-list seats. The senator said the proposal is intended to stop the use of the party-list system by powerful families and contractors who exploit it to gain political influence. […]
- [Walmart partners with Google Gemini to help shoppers find and buy products using AI](https://peanutgallerynews.com/walmart-google-gemini-ai/): Shopping habits are changing faster than store layouts ever did. Many customers now begin with a question instead of a product name. Walmart is responding directly to that shift. Rather than treating AI as a side feature, the retailer is placing it at the center of how people shop. At a major retail conference in New York, Walmart announced a new partnership with Google Gemini. The integration allows shoppers to use Gemini as an interactive guide that helps them discover products and move purchases into their carts. Customers can ask for recommendations, compare options, or search by need instead of […]
- [DOH allocates P1B funding to four major specialty hospitals](https://peanutgallerynews.com/doh-p1b-specialty-hospitals/): The Department of Health said four government specialty hospitals will each receive an additional P1 billion under the 2026 national budget, a move aimed at expanding public access to specialized medical care. The funding covers the Lung Center of the Philippines, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute, the Philippine Heart Center, and the Philippine Children’s Medical Center. All four institutions operate as government owned or controlled corporations. In a social media post, the Department of Health said the additional allocation will support the expansion of public services and strengthen the implementation of zero balance billing for patients requiring care in […]
- [Marvel scraps Blade solo project; shifts character to supernatural crossover film](https://peanutgallerynews.com/marvel-scraps-blade-project/): Marvel Studios is reportedly stepping away from its long delayed Blade solo film and redirecting the character into a different Marvel Cinematic Universe project, according to industry insiders. The Blade reboot was first announced at San Diego Comic Con in 2019, with two time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali revealed as the new vampire hunter. While Marvel Studios completed the rest of its Phase 4 slate by the end of 2022, Blade remained the lone unresolved project. Nearly seven years after its announcement, the film cycled through two directors, six writers, and multiple release dates before being removed entirely from Disney’s […]
- [Nick Reiner’s lawyer withdraws from parents’ murder case but says he is not guilty](https://peanutgallerynews.com/nick-reiner-lawyer-withdraws-parents-murder/): A celebrity defense lawyer just walked away from one of Hollywood’s ugliest cases, and he won’t say why. On January 7 in Los Angeles Superior Court, attorney Alan Jackson withdrew from representing Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old charged with murdering his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and producer-photographer Michele Singer Reiner. Nick appeared in court with a shaved head and a tan jail jumpsuit. Instead of entering a plea, the court replaced Jackson with a public defender and pushed the arraignment to February 23. Jackson then doubled down outside the courthouse. He told reporters he believes Nick is “not guilty of murder” […]
- [ICC shuts down Duterte bid for new medical report, keeps detention review on court’s terms](https://peanutgallerynews.com/icc-shuts-down-duterte-bid-new-medical-report/): The International Criminal Court has rejected a bid by former Philippine president Rody Duterte to secure another medical report, ruling that the court appointed panel has already completed its work. In a January 7 decision, ICC Pre Trial Chamber I said it would not order a new assessment, stating that the panel was created for a limited purpose and that purpose has been met. “The chamber notes that the Panel was appointed precisely for the limited purpose of providing an independent assessment on Duterte’s medical condition in the context of the chamber’s adjudication regarding whether he is fit to take […]