The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, raising the bounty from ₱10 million to ₱20 million. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced the increase on Thursday, citing the urgency of locating Ang, who has been…
A lone bettor from Pampanga has secured the P37 million jackpot in the Megalotto 6/45 draw held Wednesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced Thursday. The winning ticket, which featured the combination 17-15-32-45-40-12, was purchased at a lottery outlet in SM Clark, Angeles City. The total jackpot prize amounted to exactly P37,032,365.47. Under…
The National Police (PNP) on Thursday pledged to intensify its operations against the resurgence of illegal online cockfighting, or “e-sabong,” following a surge in “guerrilla” platforms operating despite a nationwide ban. PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. issued the directive to all police commanders, from city to municipal levels, to assist the Anti-Cybercrime Group…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully auctioned off a seized luxury vehicle on Wednesday, though nine other high-end cars—including two multi-million peso Bugattis—failed to attract buyers. The owner of the Igorot Stone Kingdom, a popular theme park in Baguio City, emerged as the sole successful bidder, purchasing a black Rolls-Royce for P29,114,357.53. The vehicle was…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) launched a crackdown on substandard public utility vehicles, issuing Show Cause Orders to at least 10 jeepney operators following surprise inspections in Quezon City on Tuesday, February 10. The inspections, conducted along West Avenue, Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue, and Roosevelt, revealed multiple violations ranging from mechanical defects…
In a landmark decision released February 10, 2026, the Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples who live together are recognized as co-owners of property acquired during their relationship, provided there is clear evidence of actual contribution. The ruling, penned by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez, clarifies that while same-sex marriage remains unrecognized by…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially included the abolition of the travel tax in his administration’s list of 21 priority legislative measures, Malacañang announced Tuesday. The proposal was approved during a meeting of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), where the President emphasized the need to reduce the financial burden on Filipinos traveling for…
The death toll from the sinking of the ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3 soared to 51 after Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) technical divers recovered six more bodies from the underwater wreckage, authorities confirmed Tuesday. PCG spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab reported that divers retrieved five of the remains during a deep-sea operation that began at 6:00…
Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., a towering figure in Philippine politics who led the House of Representatives for a record five terms, died on Tuesday, February 10. He was 89. The veteran statesman, often referred to by his initials “JDV,” passed away in Makati, Metro Manila. His death marks the end of a…
The state weather bureau on Tuesday warned of persistent rains across several parts of the country due to the combined effects of a shear line and the northeast monsoon (amihan). In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered…