There were no winners of Tuesday's PowerBall jackpot, meaning that the prize pool has increased for the next draw on Friday, 20 March.

LOS ANGELES, United States — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a 40-point scoring performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs with a 113-108 defeat of the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander was backed with 20 points and 12 rebounds from Chet Holmgren while Ajay Mitchell’s 16

MANILA, Philippines — The Committee on Justice of the House of Representatives went straight to discussing the sufficiency of grounds stated in the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, as petitioners waived their right to reply. Committee chairperson and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said during the panel’s hearing on Wednesday that the discussions would

MANILA – Manufacturers of basic and prime commodities have committed to keep prices at current levels for the next 30 days, amidst the impact of higher oil prices. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in a news release issued Tuesday night, said Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque had a meeting with 21 manufacturers

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Justice will serve itself.” This was how Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro reacted to the dismissal of multiple cyberlibel charges filed against her by former Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, saying the ruling affirmed her innocence. “I am very happy nga na-dismiss. Ani gyud ni basta wala kay sala, justice will serve itself,”

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While others pack their bags and head to bus terminals, ports, and airports for the long weekend, some Cebuanos are choosing to stay exactly where they are. In the city. The long weekend begins on March 20, which has been declared a regular holiday in observance of Eid al-Fitr. It is

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will begin the distribution of fuel subsidies for public utility vehicles and operators starting next week amid the oil price hikes. This aid covers the operators and drivers of jeepneys, taxis and buses. The announcement comes from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board chairperson Vigor Mendoza

MANILA, Philippines — The hearing proper related to the impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte will begin on March 25, according to House committee on justice chair and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro.  Luistro bared the full schedule for the hearing proper after the panel declared the two petitions lodged against Duterte sufficient in

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it was preparing for a possible spike in robbery and theft cases amid rising prices. “The Philippine National Police acknowledges that it won’t just stay a perception. It’s possible that there’d be an increase in crimes against property,” the agency’s spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said at

Jeepney Driver Skips Lunch Just to Bring Home P300 Income as Oil Prices Continue to Rise A jeepney driver is skipping his lunch just to bring home P300 after a long day on the road amid a three-digit diesel price.  For many drivers, earning a living has become harder as fuel prices continue to rise. One of ... Read more

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