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Still up for grabs: 6/58 Ultra Lotto jackpot to hit P351 million
No bettor won the ₱339.96-million jackpot in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw held last Tuesday, August 12, based on the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) official livestream. The winning combination was 14-33-50-57-22-39. The Ultra Lotto 6/58 is drawn every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. Its…
E-wallets given 48 hours to purge access to online gambling sites: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has given e-wallet providers 48 hours to unlink from online gambling platforms, Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan said Thursday, August 14, during a Senate Committee on Games and Amusement hearing. Tangonan said the directive aims to give BSP-supervised…
Isko Moreno says Manila building skilled workforce to attract businesses, boost economy
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno said on Thursday, August 14, that the city is stepping up efforts to equip residents with in-demand skills and entrepreneurial know-how to meet industry needs despite economic challenges here and abroad. Domagoso made the statement as he led the graduation rites of…
Manila delivers free milk for 100,000+ seniors in two days: More to go, says Mayor Isko
More than half of Manila’s elderly has already received their specialized supplemental milk on the second day of its roll-out, Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno announced on Wednesday, August 13. Fulfilling one of his top campaign platforms, Domagoso said 114,849 senior citizens from 472 barangays in…
Isko Moreno orders liquor ban, vendor restrictions, noise control near UST, San Beda for 2025 Bar Exams
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has signed Executive Order No. 41 imposing a liquor ban, vendor restrictions, noise control measures, and other activity prohibitions within a 500-meter radius of San Beda University and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) during the 2025 Bar…
DILG bans online gambling for all government personnel, officials
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has banned online gambling among all government officials and personnel. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued Memorandum Circular 2025-082, “prohibiting all DILG personnel, employees of its attached agencies, and…
Student beep cards na may 50% discount mabibili na sa Setyembre: DOTr
Good news, students! Inanunsyo ni Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon na magkakaroon na ng white personalized Beep Cards na automic ding may 50% para sa mga estudyante sa LRT-1, LRT-2, at MRT-3 simula sa Setyembre. Ayon kay Dizon, hindi na kailangan pang pumila ng mga estudyante para maka-avail…
EXCLUSIVE: Pumping station sa QC na itinuturong sanhi ng pagbaha, Discaya-owned St. Timothy Construction ang contractor
QUEZON CITY — Tahasang itinuro ng Brgy. Damar ang itinatayong pumping station sa Brgy. Sto. Domingo na siyang dahilan ng pagbaha sa kanilang lugar sa kasagsagan ng bagyo at habagat. Sa aking ekslusibong report, bukod sa Brgy. Damar, binaha rin ang Brgy. Talayan, Brgy. Tatalon at Brgy. Sto. Domingo…
Two Chinese sailors dead after collision between Chinese navy, coast guard ships: Ping Lacson
Two crew members of a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel that collided with a Chinese warship have reportedly died, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Tuesday, August 12. It can be recalled that the two Chinese ships were chasing a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel when the CCG ship rammed into…
Coordination between national, local governments crucial as NSCR project moves forward: DOTr chief Dizon
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday, August 12, announced the start of clearing operations along Old Antipolo Street for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, marking a breakthrough in a segment delayed due to…
I-SHOOT MO NA ANG…? | Pulis napikon sa basketball, nanutok umano ng baril sa mga kalaro sa Tondo
Nag-init ang laro at napikon ang pulis na may ranggong corporal at nakatalaga sa Camp Crame. Kinuha umano nito ang kanyang baril mula sa kanyang bahay, nanapak at nanuntok, bago tinutukan ng baril ang mga kalaro.
Manila eyes “Halal Town” to boost cultural inclusivity, tourism in talks with Malaysian delegation
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday warmly welcomed Tuan Yang Terutama (His Excellency) Tun Seri Setia (Dr.) Haji Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, Governor of the State of Malacca, Malaysia. The Governor was joined by His Excellency Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony…
Dalawang barko ng China nagbanggaan habang hinahabol mga Pilipinong mangingisda; PCG nag-alok ng tulong
Nagbanggaan ang dalawang barko ng China habang hina-harass ang mga Pilipino malapit sa Bajo de Masinloc ngayong Lunes, Agosto 11. Ayon kay Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, naganap ang insidente habang isinasagawa ng BRP Teresa Magbanua, BRP…
‘Wala na ba tayong investigative journalist?’: Marcos challenges media on ties between contractors, lawmakers
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, August 11, appeared to challenge members of the press to investigate alleged connections between certain contractors and sitting lawmakers, in response to a question from GMA News. When asked whether the 15 contractors identified in government…
Marcos welcomes Ramon Ang’s flood control solution, but says Metro Manila mayors must tackle garbage problem
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, August 11, welcomed San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president and CEO Ramon S. Ang’s offer to help address the country’s flooding problem, calling it an example of how the private sector can play a crucial role in national development. “Thank you…