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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Lotto draws on Sunday, July 5, 2026, were quite a thrilling experience, with both the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and SuperLotto 6/49 jackpots rolling over. Thousands of players won prizes in the 2D Lotto (EZ2) and 3D Lotto (Swertres) drawings although no one claimed the multi-million peso jackpots, and many winners are looking for the …

After having received another opportunity to avail of the loan moratorium refund, named “Balik Ginhawa 2”, the Government Service Insurance System officially opened on July 1, 2026. The expanded program allows for repayment up to six months including loan amortizations (from December 2025 to May 2026) for those borrowers who are eligible. But while many Members welcome this extra financial …

The Italian paper, Il Tempo, has released a complete investigative series on the alleged activities of the Muslim Brotherhood in Italy and the entire European Continent. The detailed reporting has given fuel to the issues of integration, national security and ideological influence, which are very sensitive in nature. The group uses the soft way, not confrontation, to achieve its ends, …

Under Wage Order No. NCR-27, the laborers of Metro Manila will reap an historic wage increase of ₱85 per day from the Department of Labor and Employment. The raise comes from the National Capital Region’s Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), and is the largest one received in a single adjustment in the region. The wage board did not …

Students in Sulu can now make it much easier to get financial aid to further their studies in higher education. On June 29, 2026, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited Maimbung and inaugurated the national program “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang,” handing over a big package of ₱82 million to Maimbung. In the wake of this national project, some ₱200,000 were given …

This year you might be traveling to Southeast Asia? ASEAN travel rules 2026 have undergone a significant transformation, making travel between the region’s states easier than ever before and adding essential digital improvements. The recent surge in tourism has spurred Southeast Asian countries to revamp their newest visa policies to not only draw in digital nomads and remote workers but …

A major enhancement of the public transport connectivity is coming to the western corridor of the Klang Valley. The long-awaited LRT3 Shah Alam Line is set to fully go into commercial operations on June 29, 2026, confirmed Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Before the public launch, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be in attendance to officiate the grand launch …

Cecilia Cheung, Hong Kong’s actress and singer, is yet again in the spotlight and is one of the most spectacular legal scandals in recent entertainment history. The case that followed took almost six years and was based on claims that she broke an agreement with the management firm and fizzled on several film deals. The case demanded a $12 million …

For workers and students all over the country, it’s a close countdown to the next break of June. A welcome break during the week is just around the corner for those living or working in the nation’s capital. Malacañang has officially announced the rules for the special day of celebration in Proclamation 1320. Though the declaration offers a respite for …

Johor’s new Premium Wage Scheme is a positive initiative for Malaysia to tackle talent emigration. The idea behind this boosts employment in a desirable manner within the state, thus lessening the existing flow of highly skilled Malaysians to Singapore’s shores seeking higher paying work. With the expanding Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the scheme allows the fresh graduate to earn much …