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Ultra Lotto prize seen to hit P258 million
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The jackpot in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 is estimated to reach P258 million for tonight’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced yesterday.
Pumping stations fail as flood infrastructure pilfered
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 31, 2026 - 1:00am
Stolen cables, valves and manhole covers are impairing flood control infrastructure in Metro Manila, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon lamented yesterday.
Second Tarlac bridge collapses; 4 missing
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
A portion of the Agana Bridge in Tarlac City collapsed on Saturday night due to strong river currents spawned by the southwest monsoon, as several rescue teams continue their search for four missing people who were...
DPWH-Las Piñas official axed over slow disaster response
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid alleged incompetence and delayed disaster response, the Department of Public Works and Highways has relieved engineer Loreto Balena Jr. as maintenance chief of the DPWH Las Pinas-Muntinlupa District Engineering...
DPWH, PRA halt reclamation in Taguig
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Public Works and Highways and the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) have issued a cease-and-desist order against an unauthorized reclamation project along the Taguig waterfront, DPWH Secretary...
Colombia-like stipend system eyed for decommissioned MILF members
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
he government is reassessing its socioeconomic assistance package for members of the decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as it considers a monthly stipend system similar to Colombia’s peace...
Jonvic wants 20 years, no bail for loose guns
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Illegal possession of loose firearms should be a non-bailable offense carrying up to 20 years in prison, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.
Lone bettor wins P25.4 million lotto pot
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
A bettor in Cavite is the lone winner of the P25.4-million prize of the Super Lotto 6/49 draw on Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced.
Abrahano takes over as acting NCRPO chief
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Capital Region Police Office has a new officer-in-charge in the person of Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano, who replaced Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin as NCRPO chief.
DPWH repairs flyover after parts pilfered
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Emergency maintenance teams have secured the EDSA-Magallanes flyover in Makati after stolen components caused falling debris, the Department of Public Works and Highways said.  
Dizon backs drive vs illegal dumping, but…
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
While expressing support for the Metro Manila Council’s proposal to enforce fines on littering and illegal dumping of garbage, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon said it is still...
DPWH wants localized flood control master plans
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Instead of waiting for a comprehensive national flood control and drainage master plan, the Department of Public Works and Highways will implement localized drainage master plans in direct consultation with city...
DPWH rushes Valenzuela road repairs
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Rehabilitation of the pothole-ridden Maysan Road in Valenzuela should be completed within six months, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways.
GPS coordinates for P107 billion flood projects sought
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
To prevent the funding of ghost or non-existent projects, the Senate will require the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to submit exact geographic coordinates and station numbers for projects to be funded...
Dizon: Parañaque faces ‘garbage crisis’
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Parañaque is facing a full-blown “garbage crisis,” Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said yesterday after seeing trash clogging the Redemptorist water channel in Baclaran.
LTO database maker cries foul over blacklisting
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 11, 2026 - 6:23pm
A German multinational technology provider cried foul over calls among congressmen for its blacklisting by the Philippine government, saying that it has fully complied with its contractual obligations for the...
Former seaman wins P20 million lotto pot
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 10, 2026 - 12:00am
After three decades of playing the lottery, a former seaman from Parañaque won the lotto jackpot of P20.1 million.
Forbes Park wall collapses
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Traffic along EDSA was snarled after a portion of a wall in Makati’s Forbes Park collapsed amid heavy rains on Saturday.
DPWH engineer relieved over Camarines Sur road mishap
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The chief of the first district engineering office in Camarines Sur has been relieved from his post in connection with a recent road accident in the town of Del Gallego.
Philippines eyeing space investments
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 6, 2026 - 12:00am
With the upcoming rocket test launch in Cagayan, the Philippines is leveraging its location near the equator to attract global satellite providers and space launch companies.
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