Day: August 26, 2025

Quezon city: A lone bettor from Metro Manila hit the PHP20.5-million jackpot of Monday night’s MegaLotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory on Tuesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner from Barangay Payatas B, Quezon City, correctly guessed the winning combination of 40-05-16-03-20-27. According to Philippines News Agency, the winners have one year to claim the PHP20,523,660.60 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City, subject to a 20-percent tax. Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto winnings worth more than PHP10,000 are subject to a 20-percent tax. Meanwhile, 31 others won PHP50,000 each

San quintin: The 217 barangay workers of the 21 villages in San Quintin town, Pangasinan, can now avail of the benefits from the Social Security System (SSS) as the municipal government subsidizes their contributions. According to Philippines News Agency, SSS Urdaneta branch head Christopher Servas, in a phone interview, said the figure, composed of barangay health workers and barangay peacekeeping action team members, is just the initial number of enrollees, as the local government also plans to include members of civilian volunteer organizations in the program. “All benefits they can avail like those of the employed SSS members since they

Manila: The country must brace for a potentially stronger typhoon season with the possibility of a La Ni±a episode developing before the end of 2025, the weather bureau said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced in a press statement that the El Ni±o Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-neutral conditions, which it has been continuously monitoring in the tropical Pacific, are most likely to persist until October. However, climate models indicate an increasing probability of short-lived La Ni±a conditions emerging between September and December. La Ni±a, the cool phase of ENSO, is marked

Manila: The Commission on Appointments (CA) of the 20th Congress held its initial organizational meeting and plenary session, with Senate President Francis Escudero overseeing the oath-taking of its newly elected members and officers. Escudero, serving as the chair of the 25-member constitutional body, expressed gratitude to the members of both the Senate and the House for their attendance despite adverse weather conditions and the suspension of work in the executive branch. According to Philippines News Agency, during the session, the CA elected Pangasinan Rep. Ramon Guico Jr. as vice chairperson, Camiguin Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo as majority leader, and named

Midsayap: The province launched the Kalivungan Festival 2025 and its 111th founding anniversary on Tuesday, showcasing its rich cultural heritage. During her speech at the opening ceremony, Governor Emmylou Tali±o-Mendoza highlighted that the celebration is a moment to honor the province’s history, culture, and its unity as one people. According to Philippines News Agency, with the theme ‘Cotabato Province @ 111: Malasakit at Serbisyong Totoo. Diwang Kalivungan, Diwang Cotabato,’ the weeklong celebration, which runs until Sept. 1, will feature the true spirit of being a Cotabate±o. Governor Mendoza emphasized the province’s progress, stating, ‘We can see the fruits of our