MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot worth ₱75 million in Friday night’s Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw. According to the PCSO, the winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was 20-45-13-31-07-27. No ticket matched all six numbers to claim the jackpot prize. The Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot also went unclaimed. The winning
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CTR-Cebu taps Tamayo, Manalili in Dayo23 title-retention bid
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Chase Tower Runs (CTR)-Cebu, a team proudly composed mostly of Cebuano and Visayan players, is set to campaign in the Dayo23 Streetball Invitational Tournament beginning Saturday, June 6, at the Patricia Paraiso Complex in Tondo, Manila. The squad, formed by businessman and sports patron Chase Cokaliong, will be bannered by no
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Davide eyed as policy, political affairs adviser to Mandaue City
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Former Cebu Governor Hilario “Junjun” Davide is expected to serve as an adviser to the Mandaue City Government under Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano. Davide recently visited Ouano at his office, a meeting that was later posted on social media by the mayor. In the post, Ouano expressed gratitude for Davide’s visit
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Ex-Senate chiefs urge senators to end row, focus on work
MANILA – Four former Senate presidents on Friday called on incumbent senators to swiftly resolve the leadership dispute hounding the chamber, warning that the country cannot afford an unstable Senate amid pressing national concerns. In a joint statement, former Senate Presidents Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Franklin
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PNP silent on rumors dela Rosa fled Manila by yacht
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday declined to comment on rumors circulating online that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa may have left Metro Manila aboard a yacht. Speaking during a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co refused to confirm or deny the rumors, saying
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Adiong mulls libel suit, says Senate ‘hostaged’ by cash delivery claims
MANILA, Philippines — Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Friday said he is seriously considering filing a libel case against the individuals accusing him of receiving cash-filled luggage, saying the controversy has gone beyond a personal attack and is now disrupting the work of the Senate. Adiong, spokesperson of the House
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DENR: Marcos not involved in Davao landfill suspension
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Davao Region denied claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of garbage collection operations in Davao City, saying the directive came from the regional office following a landfill accident. In a statement, DENR Region XI said reports linking Marcos to
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Barbers: Blue ribbon hearing was ‘exoneration in aid of destabilization’
MANILA, Philippines — “How can an alleged hearing be credible when the essential ingredients of fairness and impartiality are obviously lacking?” Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers made this remark in response to the recent Senate blue ribbon committee hearing, wherein, he said, certain names were publicly mentioned by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta in
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DMW shuts down two Cebu firms over alleged illegal recruitment
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) ordered the closure of two establishments in Cebu during an operation on Friday, June 5, after they were allegedly found engaging in illegal recruitment activities. The operation forms part of the agency’s intensified campaign against illegal recruitment and human trafficking. The closed establishments were identified
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VP Sara’s trial: Her response to the articles of impeachment
A sweeping technical assault has been launched by the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on the case against her.
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