Dr. Willie Ong, a prominent Filipino physician and public health advocate, recently urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to extend its financial support to cover life-saving medical procedures beyond chemotherapy. In a public statement, Dr. Ong emphasized the urgent need for free access to critical treatments such as angiograms, angioplasty, heart bypass surgery, CT … Read more
A lone bettor has secured the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot prize of ₱55,648,009 by matching the winning combination 21-40-15-55-10-54 in the draw held on Monday night, December 16, 2024. In contrast, the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on the same evening did not produce a jackpot winner. The numbers 44-22-03-26-08-39 could have won a bettor ₱26,322,946.80. … Read more
As of December 16, 2024, Kanlaon Volcano continues to exhibit elevated volcanic activity, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to maintain its Alert Level 3 status. This indicates a high likelihood of hazardous eruptions in the coming weeks or days if the activity intensifies further. Recent Volcanic Activity PHIVOLCS monitoring has recorded … Read more
The ongoing unrest of Mount Kanlaon has taken a dramatic turn as netizens captured the sudden flow of lahar from the volcano into the Intiguiwan River in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, on December 15, 2024. The area lies several kilometers from the volcanic mountain, which has been active since its eruption earlier this month. A … Read more
A lone bettor emerged victorious in Saturday night’s Lotto 6/42 draw, securing a whopping jackpot prize of P28,581,049.40, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. The winning combination for the draw was 33-25-19-05-24-22, leading to a life-changing win for the fortunate ticket holder. In addition to the 6/42 jackpot, the PCSO reported that another player … Read more
The Supreme Court announced today that Kyle Christian Tutor, a graduate of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law, has secured the top spot in the 2024 Bar Examinations. Tutor achieved an impressive overall rating of 85.7700%, earning him the distinction of being the bar topnotcher this year. The 2024 Bar Examinations saw … Read more
A startling incident in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, has left a netizen in shock and seeking advice on what to do after a Samar cobra (Naja samarensis) unexpectedly slithered into their toilet. The user shared their terrifying experience on social media, asking for guidance on how to handle the situation, especially with children in … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte has found herself in hot water after a press conference misstep that earned her the moniker “VP Nyo Lutang” from online critics. During the event, Duterte was asked about the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), but she appeared unable to recall its full name or meaning. … Read more
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced a nationwide campaign against the sale and use of fake identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs), describing the practice as both a tax evasion scheme and a disrespectful act toward legitimate PWDs. In a recent statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. emphasized the agency’s commitment to … Read more
Kanlaon Volcano, located on Negros Island, showed increased activity with a surge in sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on December 12, 2024. The volcano emitted 7,019 tons of SO₂ on December 11, significantly higher than the 4,121 tons recorded the previous day. Additionally, two volcanic … Read more