Day: December 17, 2025

Manila: PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp.’s potential liabilities will be assessed based on the findings and documentation gathered by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), Malaca±ang said Wednesday, amid continued scrutiny of the troubled water utility firm. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Clarie Castro stated that any lapses or shortcomings of PrimeWater’s management must be accounted for, depending on LWUA’s reports and evidence. Castro emphasized the importance of addressing any management failures or liabilities that may arise from the ongoing investigation. Castro further mentioned that LWUA would issue a memorandum circular this month to protect consumers by ensuring that

Manila: A bettor from Rizal province: bagged the PHP49.1 million jackpot in Tuesday’s Lotto 6/42 draw. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Wednesday that the winner from Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City, Rizal correctly guessed the winning combination of 35-37-14-01-43-12. The winner has one year to claim the PHP49,195,100.40 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City, with the prize being subject to a 20 percent tax. The PCSO highlighted that under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto winnings exceeding PHP10,000 are taxed at 20 percent. Meanwhile, 31 other participants

Rome: Rome-based Filipina gymnast Jasmine Althea Ramilo clinched the gold medal in the women’s all-around final of rhythmic gymnastics in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at Thammasat University’s Rangsit Campus in Pathum Thani, Thailand. According to Philippines News Agency, Ramilo expressed her excitement and pride after scoring 102.180 points. She thanked those who supported her, particularly her Italian coach, Claudia Mancinelli, and the Gymnastic Association of the Philippines President, Cynthia Carreon. Mancinelli, who has coached Ramilo since she was seven years old, shared her pride in Ramilo’s achievement. “I handled her at 7 years old, she’s so young, I believe

Manila: Philippine National Police acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the visit of the father-and-son suspects implicated in the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Sydney, Australia, to the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez highlighted the importance of determining the purpose behind Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram’s travel to the Philippines. Investigators are working to trace their whereabouts, interactions, and accommodations during their stay. Nartatez stressed that this information is crucial to piecing together their activities while in the country. The PNP is collaborating closely with the Armed Forces of the

Pasig city: The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) have turned over financial assistance for land acquisition to two communities in Barangay Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling stated that this initiative supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s campaign for secure and dignified housing under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. According to Philippines News Agency, SHFC President and Chief Executive Officer Federico Laxa assisted Secretary Aliling in the turnover of assistance under the Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP). This program enables beneficiary homeowners’ associations