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MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill declaring national election days as a regular non-working holiday, aimed at allowing voters to cast ballots without sacrificing a day’s wage. In a voice vote, lawmakers approved House Bill No. 8392, which seeks to hold national elections and special “electoral

MANILA – A bill filed in the Senate seeks to lower the recoverable system loss charges passed on to consumers to a uniform 1 percent for both private electric utilities and rural electric cooperatives. Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, who filed Senate Bill No. 2131, or the proposed “System Loss Limitation Act,” said on Wednesday the measure

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three examinees from Cebu ranked among the top 10 in the May 2026 Dentist Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Wednesday, May 20. Shanti Marrion Go Nicolas of Cebu Doctors’ University placed third with a score of 89.93 percent. Mauriz Babes Teves Taytayan of Southwestern University ranked sixth with

MANILA, Philippines — A ticket holder won the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot in the May 20 draw, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The winning Grand Lotto 6/55 combination was 41-08-45-27-09-10 for a jackpot of ₱115.36 million. PCSO said one ticket won the jackpot. READ: Super Lotto jackpot won in May 10 draw The

[Trigger warning: Mention of rape] BACOLOD CITY — Bacolod City Councilor Celia Flor on Wednesday, May 20, condemned a radio anchorman for making an on-air rape remark against a female reporter while discussing a father who allegedly beat his child at the Bacolod Public Plaza. The anchorman repeatedly used the word “rape” as a joke,

MANILA, Philippines — Heat indices across the country peaked at 47ºC on Wednesday, May 20, specifically in Catarman, Northern Samar, as dozens of other areas reach “danger” level indices, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Once the heat index ranges between 42°C and 51°C, Pagasa tags it as “danger” level due

MANILA, Philippines — House impeachment trial spokesperson Zia Alonto Adong of Lanao del Sur said on Wednesday that the House prosecution panel is considering holding regular press briefings during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. That is to help the public better understand the proceedings and avoid confusion over legal issues raised before

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a landmark bill prohibiting political dynasties and promoting equal access to public office, in line with the mandate of the 1987 Constitution. House Bill No. 8389, or the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act, which bars relatives within the second degree of consanguinity or

MANILA, Philippines — Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, filed a perjury complaint against former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV over his pronouncements which he said sought to “destroy” his and Duterte family’s “good name.” Carpio filed the 11-page complaint-affidavit before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Pasig City, where Trillanes originally notarized

MANILA, Philippines — Several past and present lawmakers have called on law enforcement agencies to treat the absence of a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the Supreme Court (SC) as a go signal to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, based on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a statement on Tuesday, Akbayan