A lone bettor from Batangas became an instant multi-millionaire after winning the P386.1-million jackpot prize in the UltraLotto 6/58 draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. The PCSO, o n Saturday, August 23, announced that the winning ticket, worth an exact jackpot...
Sen. Mark Villar commended Patrolman August David Jr. for his heroic act of saving a drowning teen in a river in Taytay, Rizal last Oct. 8, which has now become viral on social media. (Photo courtesy of Rej Macky's Facebook post) “I salute Patrolman David Jr. for his heroic act of saving a...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. approved Proclamation No. 302, declaring August 8 to 14 as “Philippine Space Week” to promote heightened space awareness among Filipinos. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) The Proclamation, which was...
Mandaue City has attributed its increased business tax collection to the guidelines of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) in streamlining the city's business permits processing. (Photo courtesy of Mandaue City Business Permit and Licensing Office) "It is important in policymaking to have proper...
The Private Sector Advisory Council's (PSAC’s) Jobs group headed by Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion on Tuesday, August 23, announced the launching of the “Kapatid Angat Lahat Program” on Friday, August 26. Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion (PCOO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA...
ILOILO CITY – Police Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, newly installed Western Visayas police chief, has assured the public that police are ready for a peaceful opening of classes Monday, Aug. 22. POLICE Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, Police Regional Office-6 director, talks to the media after assuming the...
TACLOBAN CITY – Some schools in Leyte and Southern Leyte have expressed concern over the lack of classrooms in typhoon-stricken areas with only a few days to go before classes start on August 22. The Department of Education (DepEd) bared that at least 182 schools were damaged by typhoon...
Local business communities should remain steadfast in their role to help build the nation despite challenges, such as rising Covid-19 cases and inflationary pressures. Converge ICT Solutions Inc. CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy underscored the role of the business community in regaining...
ORGANIZERS Marc Anthony Ynoc (from left), Allen Tan, and Mark Deutsch discuss the upcoming Duwa Cebu Children’s Festival in a press briefing Wednesday, August 3. (Calvin D. Cordova) CEBU CITY – Children will be treated to fun-filled activities at the DUWA Cebu Children's Festival from August 13...
Amid existing and emerging challenges, the school opening for public schools will push through on Aug. 22, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Aug. 4, said. MANNY LLANES / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “Tuloy-tuloy na po ang opening of classes natin sa August 22, 2022 at kaya...
Here are some crops that are abundant in August. Avocado ( Persea americana ) Avocado, sometimes known as 'alligator pear,' has a long fruiting season in the Philippines, lasting from May to September. However, in some areas, its peak season is from January to March. The avocado is one of the...
To celebrate the first anniversary of its most modern vessel, MV 2GO Masagana, 2GO Travel is offering a Sea Sale of P99, one way, for voyages to and from Manila and Tagbilaran from today, August 1 to 7 for travel from September 1 to October 11, 2022. Fares are inclusive of accommodations and a 50...
