MANILA, Philippines — Individuals who are newly enrolled as retirement, disability, or survivor pensioners will not qualify for the Social Security System’s (SSS) early rollout of the 2026 pension increase in June. Only pensioners on record as of May 31, 2026 are eligible for the advanced rollout; all others will receive the increase in September.
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Marcoses’ Ill-Gotten Wealth: Sandigan junks remaining claims in forfeiture case
MANILA, Philippines — The Special Division of the Sandiganbayan has ruled against the remaining asset claims in the forfeiture proceedings involving the alleged ill-gotten wealth attributed to the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and former First Lady Imelda Marcos. The Sandiganbayan, in its June 2, 2026 resolution, said the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) informed
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People’s law group wins Robert Kennedy award
The National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) was awarded the 2026 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in Washington, on Friday, in recognition of its work defending civil liberties and representing marginalized communities in the Philippines. In its 43rd year, the award recognizes an individual or group that “stands up to oppression at grave personal
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DTI: Most school supply prices unchanged this year
Prices of school supplies have largely remained stable this year, with more items posting price cuts than increases ahead of the opening of classes, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In its latest school supplies price guide, the DTI said more than half, or 109 of the 210 stock-keeping units (SKUs) it
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‘Street Smart’ PDI columnist Mandy Navasero; 84
While aboard the luxury Escalera yacht one day in February 2001, Mandy Navasero received a text from her bookkeeper. “Ma’am, hindi na si LJM editor in chief ng PDI (Philippine Daily Inquirer). Ousted na, parang Erap!” (Ma’am, LJM is no longer editor in chief of PDI. She’s been ousted, like Erap!) The Escalera had been
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AFP: Misleading to still call alleged bagmen ‘ex-Marines’
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it would be “misleading” to still describe as “ex-Marines” the group of 18 individuals who claimed to have served as “bagmen” for a former lawmaker who sent suitcases of cash to various political figures as kickbacks from public works funds. In a statement on Friday, the AFP stressed
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House prosecution team unfazed by Senate row
A member of the House prosecution team on Saturday said the leadership struggle rocking the Senate was an “extraneous matter” that would not have an impact on their evidence to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her imminent impeachment trial. The fight for Senate control between two factions—one of which is seen as pro-Duterte—provides the
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Daily Gospel, June 7, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for Sunday, June 7, 2026, which is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 6, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 5, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 6, 51-58. Jesus said to the crowds: “I am
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6 Digit Lotto Result PCSO Draw June 6, 2026 Saturday
6D Lotto Results: 9 – 8 – 1 – 3 – 9 – 2| Date: June 6, 2026 Philippine 6D Lotto lotto result from the Philippine lottery draw today (Saturday). The June 6, 2026 6 Digit 9pm lotto draw was held at the Philippine charity Sweepstakes Office. In order to win you must get the 6-number combination drawn in exact order. 6D LOTTO RESULT TODAY June 6, 2026: 9 8 1 3 9 2 Combination: In exact order Prize:PHP485,321.72 Number of Winners: 0 6D Lotto Consolation Prize Guide: 5 numbers = 40,000.00 4 numbers = 4,000.00 3 numbers = 400.00
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PCSO 6/55 Grand Lotto Result – June 6, 2026 Saturday
6/55 Grand Lotto Result: 32 – 36 – 29 – 19 – 8 – 30| Date: June 6, 2026 PCSO 6/55 Grand Lotto Result today from the PCSO lotto 9pm draw (Saturday). The June 6, 2026 6/55 GrandLotto draw was held at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. 6/55 GRAND LOTTO RESULT TODAY June 6, 2026: 32 36 29 19 8 30 Combination: in any order Jackpot Prize: ₱ Winner: 6/55 GrandLotto Prize Guide: Jackpot Prize = Minimum Jackpot Prize of ₱ 30 Million Second Prize = Up to ₱ 100,000.00 Third Prize = Up to ₱ 1,500.00 Fourth Prize =
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