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Brigada Eskwela 2026: Parents, teachers brace for new school year

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Before public schools open each year, the Brigada Eskwela program gathers parents, teachers, and community volunteers to clean up classrooms, fix school furniture, and give facilities a fresh coat of paint. But more than that, it’s also a signal for parents and teachers to make the financial and mental preparations for

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Lupita Jones On Giving Gazini Ganados A “7” In MGI All Stars 2026

Here’s why Lupita Jones gave Gazini Ganados this score in the pageant. Former Miss Universe María Guadalupe “Lupita” Jones Garay gave Gazini Ganados a score of 7 in the MGI All Stars pageant. The 1st ever Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 winner is Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia. The pageant was held on May 30, 2026, ... Read more

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PAGCOR Launches 24-Hour Helpline for Filipinos With Gambling Problems

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has launched a 24-hour national helpline for people experiencing gambling-related problems, as online betting and electronic gaming continue to account for a growing share of the country’s gaming industry. PAGCOR said the National Problem Gambling Helpline is available through (02) 8248-9568 and is intended to provide ... Read more

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After minority walkout, Senate majority skips Monday session

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate was unable to resume its session on Monday after the 13-member majority bloc skipped the plenary, days after minority senators staged a walkout. Only 11 senators – Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Sens. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Kiko Pangilinan,  Panfilo Lacson,  JV Ejercito, Sherwin Gatchalian, Risa Hontiveros, Bam Aquino,

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Ejercito saddened by Estrada’s arrest, says justice shall prevail

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito expressed on Monday sadness over the arrest of his brother and co-senator, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, adding that “justice will prevail.” Estrada surrendered to the Philippine National Police earlier on the same day, following an arrest warrant for plunder issued by the Sandiganbayan “Of course, as a brother and colleague,

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Legarda secures bicam approval of bill strengthening free college law

The bicameral conference committee adopted the reconciled version of Senate Bill No. 1894, principally sponsored and authored by Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, and House Bill No. 8476, enhancing the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931). Legarda led the deliberations and final approval of the reconciled measure. The bill institutionalizes the

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Senate minority: Majority’s absence is a ‘boycott’ not independence

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate minority bloc said the absence of the majority during Monday’s session was a boycott following the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, not a call for Senate independence as Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano claimed. All 11 minority senators, or the Solid Bloc-11 (SB-11), waited two hours for the 5 p.m.

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Grand Lotto, Mega Lotto jackpots elude bettors on Jun. 1

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpots in Monday’s PCSO draws. According to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, the Grand Lotto 6/55 combination was 36-04-09-44-42-24 for a jackpot of ₱45 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. The Mega Lotto 6/45 winning combination was 28-38-41-35-40-05 for a jackpot of

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