MANILA – Philippine passport holders with valid visa, residence permit, or green card issued by the United States, European Union member states, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Canada, or New Zealand, are eligible to a “visa-on-arrival” at the United Arab Emirates (UAE), beginning June 25. In an announcement on Wednesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots of Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 during the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws held Wednesday, June 24. According to the PCSO, the winning combination for Grand Lotto 6/55 was 22-51-17-23-54-29, carrying a jackpot prize of about ₱47.24 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. MegaLotto 6/45 yielded

SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela — Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Armando Velasco died on Wednesday morning. He was 69. “I am saddened to share that my uncle passed away today. Rest in peace Uncle Mando,” a social media post by Velasco’s niece, Suzette Velasco Clarke, read. Several family members said Velasco succumbed to cardiac arrest

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) is requesting the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to approve a power adjustment in its generation charge. In a letter dated June 19, 2026 addressed to ERC Chairman Francisco Saturnino Juan, General Manager Engr. Humphrey Dolor notified the regulator of the proposed adjustment covering the June 2026 billing

MANILA, Philippines — Laguna Water, a unit of Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures, has officially remitted its P82-million concession fee to the Laguna provincial government, according to a statement issued by the firm. “This milestone highlights the company’s sustained commitment to environmental protection, proper health and sanitation, and community development,” the

TABACO CITY, Albay — Sen. Risa Hontiveros has expressed support for reviewing and potentially amending the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act in light of the recent school shooting in Tacloban City, even as she stressed the importance of properly enforcing the current law. Hontiveros said the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender