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DOJ-GCash deal gives refugees access to e-wallet system

MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with GCash, allowing refugees to have access to the country’s e-wallet system. DOJ Secretary Fredderick Vida, Refugees and Stateless Persons Protection Unit (RSPPU) head Dennis Arvin Chan, GCash Vice President for Regulatory and Strategic Compliance Jorge Franco Sarmiento and GCash

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Francisco likely to strengthen into super typhoon in next 12 hours

MANILA – Typhoon Francisco (international name Mekkhala) is forecast to reach the super typhoon category in the next 12 hours, the weather bureau said in its 5 p.m. bulletin on Monday. Francisco further intensified, packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 215 kph. READ: Pagasa: Severe Tropical

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Water service interruptions to affect NCR, Rizal from June 25 to 27

MANILA, Philippines — Water service interruptions will affect some areas in Metro Manila and Rizal from June 25 to 27 due to emergency repair and maintenance activities. In an advisory, Manila Water said the maintenance activities will help maintain the supply of potable water, while emergency repairs are being undertaken to restore normal water supply

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Flood control: Alcantara vows to return P300M, but only has P18M in SALN

MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Henry Alcantara on Monday vowed to return P300 million to the government despite declaring only up to P18 million in his statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN). READ: Revilla case witness returns P130M to gov’t despite only

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No jackpot winners in Grand Lotto 6/55, Mega Lotto 6/45 on June 22

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpot prizes for Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 during the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws held Monday, June 22, 2026. According to PCSO, the winning combination for Grand Lotto 6/55 was 37-32-23-35-53-18, carrying a jackpot prize of ₱45 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. Mega Lotto

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