Rainier Allan Ronda – The Philippine Star February 1, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor in Makati bagged the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)’s lottery jackpot, winning P49.5 million in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw on Sunday n…
Missing sabungeros rise to 26
Marc Jayson Cayabyab – The Philippine Star February 1, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The number of sabungeros or cockfight enthusiasts reported missing has increased to 26 from 20, the Manila Police District (MPD) reported yesterday. The relativ…
Negros Occidental COVID-19 cases surging
Gilbert Bayoran , Artemio Dumlao – The Philippine Star February 1, 2022 | 12:00am BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The province of Negros Occidental and its capital city Bacolod have been listed under “critical” risk classification due to rising COVID cases…
PNP reshuffles 39 cop chiefs
Neil Jayson Servallos – The Philippine Star February 1, 2022 | 12:00am In preparation for May 9 general electionsMANILA, Philippines — Thirty-nine police chiefs in different areas across the country have been reshuffled as part of the Philippine Nation…
Roads closed for Bar exams – MMDA
Michael Punongbayan – The Philippine Star February 1, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Some roads around three universities in Manila will be closed to motorists on Feb. 4 and 6 for the 2020/2021 Bar examinations, the Metropolitan Manila Developmen…
DOTr: Fewer train commuters infected
Ghio Ong – The Philippine Star February 1, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recorded only two percent COVID-19 positivity rate among passengers of the railway systems last week. Of the 175 train commuters who…
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