
MANILA, Philippines — The Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) of the Commission on Elections found out so far that 15 contractors donated to candidates in the 2022 national and local elections, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Friday. Garcia said that the number may increase as the PFAD is looking first into the national positions in the 2022 elections. The PFAD is the department responsible for reviewing and validating statements of contribution and expenses of election candidates. “The PFAD has already found 15 contractors to have contributed and gave support to candidates in the 2022 elections,” Garcia told […]... Keep on reading: 15 contractors chipped in to campaign of 2022 poll bets - Comelec
PRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 65 out of 125 passed the August 2025 Sanitary Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination
Today’s headlines: Siquijor, flood control projects, AHOF
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) decision to uphold its ruling canceling the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list affirms that the party-list system must serve “genuine sectoral representation, not the political interests of dynasties,” according to the Makabayan bloc of the House of Representatives. In a joint statement, ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio and Kabataan Rep. Renee Co welcomed the decision of the Comelec en banc. “This decision is a victory for authentic youth representation in our country. Ang Duterte Youth ay hindi tunay na kinatawan ng kabataan kundi isang pekeng organisasyon na ginawa lamang upang palakasin […]... Keep on reading: Makabayan bloc hails Comelec decision vs Duterte Youth party-list
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CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Greats’ five-game winning streak came to an end after bowing to Zamboanga Sikat in a valiant 70-74 stand in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season 2025 at the Cuneta Astrodome on Thursday, August 28. Despite the loss, Cebu remains in the top 10 with a 10-16 record, still holding on to a play-in spot. The Greats are closely trailed by the Sarangani Marlins and Imus Brotherhood, who both carry 9-15 slates at 12th and 13th place. Cebu’s rotation took a heavy blow early when one of its main offensive weapons, Paul Desiderio, exited […]... Keep on reading: Cebu Greats’ 5-game streak ends in close loss to Zamboanga
Davao City's champion dancesport pair, Bhenz Owen Semilla and Francheska Darvin, continued their winning streak by securing one gold and two silver medals at the WDSF Open & PDSFI 3rd Quarter National DanceSport Championship in Cebu. The duo, who swept all six golds in their category at the recent Palarong Pambansa, won the Under-21 Standard category and placed second in the Youth A Standard and WDSF Under-21 Standard divisions.
MANILA, Philippines — It is not possible for lawmakers to benefit from alleged corruption schemes in the building of classrooms due to the presence of a system which leaves the role of construction to those selected by the department, Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said on Friday. Puno, during a press briefing at the Batasang Pambansa was asked about Vice President Sara Duterte’s claims that corruption schemes have extended to classrooms — and not only for flood control projects — accusing House of Representatives lawmakers of benefitting from it. But Puno explained that there is a clear procedure for classroom […]... Keep on reading: Impossible for solons to benefit from classroom projects due to checks - Puno
Here are the Lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Friday, August 29, 2025. READ: Lotto draw results: August 28, 2025 PCSO Lotto games The PCSO holds five 6-pick number games, the Lotto 6/42, MegaLotto 6/45, SuperLotto 6/49 GrandLotto 6/55 and UltraLotto 6/58 at ₱20.00 per combination. All of these number games can be played using the system play (systems 7 to 12), 5 Roll, and Lucky Pick. The Lotto 6/42 is drawn on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and has an initial jackpot prize of ₱6,000,000. The MegaLotto 6/45 is drawn on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, […]... Keep on reading: Lotto draw results: August 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the driver’s license of the driver involved in a viral passenger bus ramming incident along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. In a statement on Friday, the LTO noted that the passenger bus rammed eight motor vehicles, including motorcycles, along the northbound lane of Commonwealth Avenue on Thursday, causing at least 10 individuals to sustain injuries. READ: DOTr: LTO revokes 420 licenses, issues 2000 summons in 6 months Due to this, LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the driver’s license of the driver involved in the incident […]... Keep on reading: Driver in viral Commonwealth bus-ramming has license suspended
MANILA, Philippines — St. Benilde made quick work of University of Batangas, 25-8, 25-17, 25-15, for a rousing start in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Batangas Leg on Friday at the University of Batangas Millennium Gym. Rhea Densing led the Lady Blazers’ assault as the reigning four-time NCAA champions took advantage of their experience and firepower to dominate the Lady Brahmans in the Luzon stop of the tournament. Benilde was in full control right from the opening serve, raining down 36 kills while frustrating UB’s hitters with its solid net defense to score nine kill blocks. […]... Keep on reading: Benilde opens SSL Batangas Leg with dominant win
MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza’s all-around game brought back Creamline to its winning ways, sweeping winless ZUS Coffee 25-15, 25-18, 25-21 in the PVL Invitational on Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Already relegated to the bronze medal match, the Cool Smashers ended a two-game skid and finished the preliminary round with a 2-3 record behind Galanza’s 18 points, 13 excellent receptions, and 11 digs. “My motivation really comes from my teammates and coaches. They never get tired of believing in us and trusting us,” said Galanza in Filipino. “In my eight years with the team, I’ve never really felt like […]... Keep on reading: PVL Invitational: Creamline ends skid behind Jema Galanza