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3 players bag ₱15M MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23
MANILA, Philippines—Three players won the ₱15 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, while no player bagged the ₱430.86 million UltraLotto 6/58 jackpot, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. MegaLotto 6/45 draw result: 01-02-25-07-19-03 Jackpot prize: ₱15 million UltraLotto 6/58 draw result: 14-38-44-25-52-47. Jackpot prize: ₱430.86 million Minor games The PCSO also
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Bangsamoro group urges Marcos, MILF chief to meet before Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — Several Bangsamoro organizations, civil society, and leaders appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairperson Al Haj Murad Ebrahim before Oct. 30. Malacañang earlier confirmed that it is arranging a meeting between the two to formally discuss the exit agreement, which is integral in completing the
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DepEd finishes 391 disaster-resilient school buildings; 150 being built
MANILA, Philippines The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed nearly 400 prefabricated school buildings designed to withstand super typhoons and strong earthquakes, significantly cutting down construction time from years to a matter of weeks. According to DepEd, 391 modular school buildings have been completed while 150 more units are currently under construction. "Our children
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In Bohol, Loboc River works resume amid renewed concerns
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol —The resumption of construction along Bohol's iconic Loboc River has reignited concerns among residents, tourism operators and environmental advocates over the potential impact of a P3.5-billion flood control project on the river's natural landscape and tourism industry. Dredging and the installation of steel sheet piles have raised fears of damage to firefly
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NBI nabs 16-year-old 'online groomer' in Cebu
CEBU CITY A 16-year-old boy is now in the custody of state social workers after being accused of grooming minors online and encouraging them to engage in violent activities, including school shootings, the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) said on Friday. The teenager allegedly participated in an online group whose members
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LTO to deploy over 100 personnel for 'Undas'
MANILA, Philippines The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under "Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026" to ensure road safety and orderly traffic with the expected surge in travelers. READ: Undas practices continue at home for those absent in cemeteries, columbaria The deployment will cover Manila-Cavite Expressway, South Luzon Expressway, Skyway, STAR
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Diesel price hike seen on Oct. 27
A new price hike for diesel is expected next week due to worsening geopolitical conflicts. In an advisory on Friday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said diesel prices may increase by P2 to P2.50 per liter. But motorists may also get small relief, with gasoline scheduled for a rollback of P1 to P1.50 per liter.
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Senate leaders say no need for House to recall budget
MANILA, Philippines There is no need for the House of Representatives to recall its 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) in response to a recent Supreme Court decision which declared as unconstitutional key provisions of the 2024 to 2026 national budgets, according to two Senate leaders. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the high court's Oct.
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Marcos: Gov't expanding use of solar-powered irrigation
MANILA, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems amid the threat of the Super El Niño anticipated by year-end until early 2027. He made the remarks during the inauguration of the Tugbong Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in Barangay Tugbong, Kananga, Leyte. "All
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DOTr to bid out MRT-3 concession
MANILA, Philippines The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday announced it will bid out next year the P103.6-billion concession for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). Through public-private partnership, we bring in the expertise and investment this line needs, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said in a statement by his agency. What we need here
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Pulong Duterte files P 20-M cyberlibel raps vs NBI chief, et al
MANILA, Philippines Davao City Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte on Friday filed libel and cyberlibel complaints against several individuals, a television network and its officials and journalists over allegations of bribery that he said were "untrue" and meant to destroy his reputation. Duterte, who personally appeared at the Davao City Prosecutor's Office, filed the complaints
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New PCO chief keeping Castro as she's 'a treasure in this gov't'
MANILA, Philippines Palace press officer Claire Castro will remain the Marcos administration's chief mouthpiece following a recent leadership change in the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). PCO acting chief and Secretary Lino Cayetano on Friday confirmed that Castro was staying put even as other appointees from the previous leadership had tendered their courtesy resignations. "Usec
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BARMM ex-MP denies link to seized Laos drug cargo
COTABATO CITY A former member of parliament (MP) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) denied allegations by law enforcement officials that he was behind the recent foiled shipment of illegal drugs from Laos. In an undated video message posted on social media Thursday night, Sultan Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang maintained that
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Hunt for Bato dela Rosa sets 1-week ultimatum, P50-M bounty
MANILA, Philippines The government on Friday placed a P50-million bounty on the head of Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa as the Philippine National Police gave its former chief one week to surrender to face trial in the International Criminal Court (ICC) alongside ex-President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity in their war on drugs.
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Fewer Filipinos trust the news. Can PH media win them back?
Second of three parts PART I: The state of Philippine news: Trust falls amid changing media habits MANILA, Philippines — The press faces an immense challenge in reaching more people at a time when fewer Filipinos trust the news, interest is waning and social media has become the dominant gateway to information. Based on the
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'Bangkaripas' toy boat race returns to Bulacan
BULAKAN, Bulacan—For a second time, youth groups and local folks at a coastal village in the Bulacan town of Bulakan turned their river into a colorful playground reliving their childhood memories of sailing their bangkang papel (paper boats). This happened in this year's Bangkaripas, Karera ng mga Bangkang Kumakaripas at the start of the week,
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Typhoon Rosal to bring rains, gusty winds over Batanes
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal, internationally named 'Champi,' is forecast to bring rains and gusty winds over Batanes on Saturday, October 24, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 a.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Rosal may continue to affect Batanes as it traverses over the
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3 fishermen rescued after boat partially sinks off Palawan island
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Three fishermen were rescued after their fishing boat partially submerged off Wedge Island in San Vicente, Palawan, on Friday, Oct. 23, the Philippine Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard Station North Central Palawan, through its Coast Guard Sub-Station San Vicente, responded to the maritime incident with the San Vicente Municipal
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Baguio cops arrest city's 4th most wanted person
BAGUIO CITY—Police arrested the pines city's No. 4 most wanted person during an operation in Barangay Andres Bonifacio. In a report Thursday (Oct. 22), the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) said the 46-year-old man was nabbed by the Tracker Team of Police Station 7. The apprehension was done by virtue of a warrant of arrest
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Student killed, 2 wounded in gun attack after Agusan del Sur concert
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 15-year-old student was killed while two others, including a 13-year-old boy, were wounded after an unidentified gunman opened fire in Talacogon town. This occurred as the victims were walking home from a municipal-sponsored concert early Saturday, Oct. 24. A report from the Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office
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