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Trudeau family paid by charity at heart of ethics probe – report
Canada's ethics watchdog says that he has launched an investigation into the prime minister
Paragua strikes back, tops Lichess Quarantine Charity chess tourney
US-based Mark Paragua boosts his bid to rejoin the Philippine chess team
Oxfam to shut offices, axe staff in coronavirus fallout
The belt-tightening comes on the back of already reduced donations following revelations of sexual abuse by some staff in Haiti in 2010
PCSO allots P18 million financial aid for Bicol government hospitals
The financial aid also covers the cost of laboratory, diagnostic procedures, and confinement of COVID- 19 patients, says Nelly Loyola, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Albay manager
McDonald’s is giving free meals through ‘McDo Kindness Kitchen’
The Ronald McDonald House Charities has exceeded their original target of giving away 50,000 free meals for health workers, police, LGU volunteers, government agencies and local communities
PCSO turning over P420 million to PhilHealth for coronavirus response
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles says funds will be used for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's coronavirus packages
PCSO execs in intel scam now also cleared in junket case
Rosario Uriarte, Fatima Valdes, and Jose Taruc were all charged, and then later cleared, of plunder over the P365-million intelligence fund scam
Duterte hopes Chinese-Filipino community to continue ‘charitable acts’
President Rodrigo Duterte once again highlights the 'friendship' between the Philippines and China in his Chinese New Year message
Binibining Pilipinas opens applications for 2020 edition
Do you have what it takes to be a Binibini?
Catriona Gray pays tribute to Stella Araneta, Bb Pilipinas
'I really felt they trusted in my vision and allowed me to represent the Philippines in the best that I could,' says Catriona of Bb Pilipinas which has lost the Miss Universe franchise
LOOK BACK: The Binibining Pilipinas legacy through the decades
Here's a look back at the highlights of the Miss Universe franchise under the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc
Binibining Pilipinas will still hold 'most prestigious beauty pageant' in PH despite losing Miss Universe crown
After 55 years, the Miss Universe license is no longer with the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc
Robredo’s Angat Buhay donates P4.58-million relief to Tisoy victims in Bicol
Angat Buhay and its partner organizations donate sacks of rice, hygiene kits, and an undisclosed amount of financial assistance to typhoon-hit areas in the region
Miss Universe Philippines crown no longer with Binibining Pilipinas
Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup is named national director of the Miss Universe Philippines Organization
Binibining Pilipinas denies not helping Samantha Lo in travel debacle
BPCI says the parents of the Miss Grand International 2019 bet secured her Philippine passport through a 'fixer'
Why is PCSO supporting ‘partisan tool’ Malasakit Centers? – Lagman
The House appropriations committee asks for PCSO's legal basis for supporting Malasakit Centers, a pet project of Senator Bong Go. Albay Representative Edcel Lagman says he has received complaints about Bicol Malasakit Centers.
Duterte lifts ban on small town lottery but with conditions
The President's order will be effective once the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office releases the new implementing rules and regulations of small town lottery
Duterte gets back at Gordon over ex-military appointees: ‘Mind your big belly’
‘Why do you criticize me? It's my prerogative. It is not prohibited by law,’ President Rodrigo Duterte tells Senator Richard Gordon
Retired generals used dummies to operate jueteng disguised as STL – Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson says these STL fronts did not remit billions in revenues to PCSO
FALSE: COA flagged PCSO’s non-remittance to govt ‘only now’
COA's findings in its 2018 annual audit report that PCSO has not remitted P8.4 billion is a 'reiteration' of its previous reports
PCSO is missing P6B from STLs, and Supreme Court may step in
A 2018 PCSO audit report says 57 STL agents and 45 authorized agent corporations did not remit revenues to the agency for 2017 and 2018, resulting in shortfalls
PCSO lost P250 million in lotto revenues since gaming shutdown
The suspension on lotto operations has since been lifted, 4 days after Duterte’s order
Employee perks, non-remittance of gov't shares ailed PCSO for years
By 2018, the PCSO has failed to remit to the national government dividends worth P8.4 billion
Duterte lifts suspension order on lotto operations
(UPDATED) But other types of gaming operations like small town lottery and Peryahan ng Bayan will remain closed indefinitely, says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
Gordon committee to probe corruption in DOH, PCSO
Senator Richard Gordon says his committee will look into 'conflict of interest' allegations against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, and also President Rodrigo Duterte's shutdown of PCSO gaming operations
No need for written order on PCSO games shutdown – Panelo
'If it's legal, you don't have to put down in writing,' says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo
Courtesy of Supreme Court: Everyone in PCSO intel fund scam now cleared
It all started with a Lucas Bersamin ponencia in 2016 that created a domino effect in clearing all 10 officials in the P365-million intelligence fund scam
Filipinos dependent on PCSO medical aid can turn to Pagcor, DSWD – Panelo
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo downplays the plight of poor Filipinos who depend on PCSO medical subsidies, expressing confidence that they are 'creative' enough to weather trials since they are 'used to harship'
After lotto closure, lawmaker suggests Pagcor funds for CHED, PSC
CHED and the PSC are among the government agencies that benefit from the revenue of the PCSO, whose gaming operations President Rodrigo Duterte recently shut down
Legal issues with Duterte's PCSO gaming shutdown
(UPDATED) As in many of his previous impactful policies, the shutdown is not supported by a written order, which makes it hard to legally challenge its validity
Panelo on displaced PCSO lotto workers: 'I'm sure they're not that poor'
'Do not underestimate the human spirit of Filipinos. 'Pag may dumadating na storm or anumang sakuna, or anong bagsak sa ating buhay, nakakaahon naman tayo,' says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo of the displaced workers
Has corruption in PCSO franchises reached the courts?
The Supreme Court orders trial courts across the country to submit reports on the status of all cases involving the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
DOLE to aid workers affected by Duterte order vs PCSO games
The Department of Labor and Employment adds workers may apply for unemployment insurance from the Social Security System
Did stubborn PCSO employees trigger Duterte's order vs gambling?
President Rodrigo Duterte's surprise order is borne of his frustration over supposedly corrupt PCSO personnel resisting their transfers to other sectors, says an insider
'Paano na mga pasyente': Netizens fear loss of medical aid with PCSO operations closure
Have you received assistance from the PCSO?
Charity program will continue despite gaming ban – PCSO
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office assures the public that medical assistance will continue ‘unless otherwise instructed’
No papers yet for lotto closure, says lessor Pacific Online
Listed firm Pacific Online says it still has no information on the suspension of PCSO gaming operations beyond public statements of President Rodrigo Duterte and the PCSO
Duterte verbal order enough for PCSO closures, arrests – PNP
(UPDATED) 'There are several ways of giving directives. And verbal directive is one. That’s binding,' says Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde
Double whammy: Isko Moreno revokes PCSO's permits in Manila
If PCSO establishments in Manila operate, they will no longer just go against President Duterte's order, they will also be illegally operating without the proper permits
Nancy Binay to PNP: Why waste time closing lotto outlets?
'Instead of wasting their time in closing down lotto outlets, bakit 'di nila pagdiskitahan habulin at hulihin ang mga nasa wanted list nila, o 'yung mga insidente ng patayan sa Negros?' says Senator Nancy Binay
PCSO gaming shutdown an exercise of police power – Guevarra
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra orders an NBI probe and says PCSO games may not resume until the investigation is done
Northern Mindanao police close 1,900 PCSO gaming outlets
The Philippine National Police in Northern Mindanao closes 1,386 small town lotteries, 208 lotto establishments, and 306 Peryahan ng Bayan
TUCP asks Duterte to consider workers affected by crackdown on PCSO games
Labor group Trade Union Congress of the Philippines appeals to President Rodrigo Duterte to institute reforms in the agency as soon as possible to avoid compromising workers' livelihoods
PCSO to appeal Duterte order vs lotto, STL, other games
(3rd UPDATE) 'The PCSO shall appeal to the Office of the President for the resumption of the conduct of all games,' says PCSO General Manager Royina Garma
Police begin crackdown on PCSO games after Duterte order
(UPDATED) Philippine National Police chief General Oscar Albayalde joins the operations
Duterte declares lotto, STL, other PCSO games illegal
(UPDATED) 'I said all gaming activities, gambling, that got their franchise from government through PCSO are, as of today, suspended or terminated because of massive corruption,' the President says in a televised message
[OPINION] No such thing as a free lunch: The Filipino 'libre' culture
Has the Filipino tradition of gift-giving and treating friends and family gone too far?
COA flags PCSO for waiving P1.43-B claim from small town lottery operators
'The Board of Directors of the PCSO has no authority to condone or waive valid claims by the PCSO,' says the Commission on Audit
Cebu City police chief Garma appointed PCSO general manager
Royina Garma says she has opted for early retirement from police service to take up the post as a civilian
Lone bettor wins P12 million in 6-Digit Lotto
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office says no one won the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot worth P30 million
