The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over medical devices to Barangay Toril, Babak District 1, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte during a ceremony held at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City on Monday, January 26, 2026. The donation included 10 blood pressure apparatuses, 10 pulse oximeters, 10 glucometers, and 10…
BATANGAS CITY — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), led by Chairman Judge Felix Reyes, formally turned over medical and health-related assistance to the Provincial Government of Batangas during the province’s flag ceremony at the Batangas Provincial Capitol on January 26, 2026. The assistance included two patient transport vehicles (PTVs), 300 hygiene kits, 30 wheelchairs,…
Photo courtesy of Joan Bondoc – Philippine News Agency (PNA). The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it would study a proposal to allow high-occupancy vehicles on the EDSA Busway. Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez had previously stressed that the busway should remain exclusive to buses. MMDA Chair Don Artes said the proposal came from…
After a third consecutive year of missing government growth targets, the Philippine economy is poised for a measured rebound in 2026, with UniCapital projecting GDP growth of 5.2 percent, within the government’s 5 to 6 percent target range. The outlook hinges on the resumption of public infrastructure spending, clearer governance signals, and continued support from…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board–Region 7 (LTFRB-7) will conduct mobile franchising and other services in Bohol every Friday starting February 6. The initiative was announced by LTFRB-7 officer-in-charge Eugenio Ibo Jr. during a courtesy visit to Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado, accompanied by LTFRB-7 representative Victor Cosep. Governor Aumentado offered space at the ground…
(PBA image) The San Miguel Beer–TNT Philippine Cup Last Dance II has been pared down to its barest essentials. What once loomed as a long grind is now a best-of-three, and Friday night at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo becomes the battleground for a crucial Game 5 that could tilt the series for good….
Two bettors shared the ₱33-million jackpot prize of the PCSO MegaLotto 6/45, after presenting winning tickets bearing the combination 28-12-02-15-23-13. The first claimant, a Davao City resident working in the transportation industry, said he was initially overwhelmed upon learning that his ticket matched all six numbers. He said he plans to prioritize practical, carefully considered…
Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency (PNA). Mayon Volcano in Albay continues to stay at Alert Level 3 after 23 consecutive days of effusive eruptions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Friday. Authorities reiterated that entry into the 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is strictly prohibited to ensure public safety. Phivolcs reported on…
The Philippine Basketball Association took a moment to honor excellence beyond the hardcourt, paying tribute to the national men’s baseball team during Game 4 of the Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday night. At halftime, the league rolled out a center-court recognition for the SEA Games champions,…
Calvin Oftana is embracing a bigger role for TNT, and he did so under the brightest lights of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. With the Tropang 5G reeling and in desperate need of a response, the 30-year-old forward delivered his finest performance of the series, torching San Miguel for 29 points in a dominant 110-87…