MANILA, Philippines — Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino has ordered all private employers to register their employees under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (Yakap) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). In line with the Labor Advisory No. 10, series of 2026 Tolentino signed, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) said that this is pursuant
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June 10 lotto: No jackpot winners in 6/55, 6/45
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the jackpot in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday, June 10, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 53-19-08-34-38-52, with a jackpot of ₱45 million. There was no jackpot winner. READ: May 30 PCSO lotto: No winners for
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Solo parents, LGBTQIA+ urged to apply as adoptive, foster parents
ILOILO CITY – The Regional Alternative Child Care Office for Western Visayas (RACCO-6) of the National Authority for Child Care is encouraging single petitioners, like solo parents and members of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual), to apply as adoptive or foster parents. In a media forum on Wednesday, RACCO-6 head
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Diocese of Lucena to raise funds for Mindanao quake victims
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lucena has directed all parish priests to conduct a second collection during Masses on June 13 and 14 to help victims of the deadly and devastating earthquake that struck Mindanao on Monday, June 8. In a circular issued Wednesday, June 10, Bishop Mel Rey Uy instructed
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Upper Wawa Dam boosts water security, flood control amid weather shift
MANILA, Philippines – Following the state weather bureau’s declaration of the onset of the southwest monsoon or Habagat, alongside El Niño conditions, Manila Water underscores the importance of investing in climate-resilient infrastructure that ensures long-term water security. At the forefront of these efforts is the Upper Wawa Dam, a critical facility designed to deliver reliable
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Capitol maps out plans for ‘The Big One’ in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines —Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro on Wednesday, June 10, outlined the provincial government’s preparations for a possible major earthquake in Cebu after the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) in Central Visayas said the province has yet to experience its own “Big One.” The governor said the magnitude
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Iva Jovic again stops Alex Eala, this time on grass
Alex Eala suffered a second defeat in two weeks courtesy of her good friend Iva Jovic, losing their second-round match at the HSBC Championships on Wednesday, June 10. Despite four double faults compared to just one from Eala, Jovic needed just one hour and 16 minutes to show Eala the door, 6-2, 6-2. Jovic, 18,
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PNP to determine possible negligence in deaths of 2 Ateneo cagers
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths of college basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Aurora province. The two athletes, members of the Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team, reportedly drowned during a team-building activity at a resort in Dipaculao on Monday. Initial investigations
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VP Sara Duterte Visits Victims Of Powerful Earthquake In Mindanao
VP Sara Duterte went to Mindanao to visit the quake victims. On Wednesday, VP Sara Duterte visited the wake of the victims of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook Southern Mindanao on June 8. On Monday, June 8, a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Sarangani, leaving several deaths and buildings in ruin. Based on the reports, this natural ... Read more
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Flying kites in Cordova? Officials ask that you do it elsewhere
CEBU CITY, Philippines- Flying kites within the territory of Cordova town is now prohibited. On June 4, 2026, Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan signed Ordinance No. 2026-030, which prohibits the flying of kites within the town. Councilor Lemuel Pogoy, who drafted the ordinance, said that the measure was in response to an incident on the
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