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GMA Network
02-07-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
PEZA books P72-B investment pledges in H1 2025
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved over P72 billion worth of investment commitments in the first half of 2025. In a statement on Wednesday, PEZA said it booked P72.362 billion in investment pledges from January to June 2025, up 59.1% from P45.481 billion recorded in the first semester of 2024. The investment promotion agency attributed the growth in approved investment commitments to its 'proactive stance' in facilitating ease of doing business and improving investor confidence as it aligns its strategies with the Marcos administration's socio-economic goals. 'This continued surge in investments affirms PEZA's role as a vital engine for economic growth and job creation for the country,' said PEZA Director General Tereso Panga. 'We are reaping the fruits of our aggressive promotion efforts, investor-centric reforms, and continued commitment to making the Philippines a competitive and resilient hub for global industries. The confidence shown by both new and existing investors is a strong signal that our ecozones are thriving and open for business,' Panga added. PEZA said it approved 133 projects during the January to June 2025 period, up 10.83% from 120 projects approved in the same period of 2024. The agency said the approved projects are seen to generate 32,983 direct jobs for Filipinos, up 30.58% from the 25,259 job generation projection in the first half of 2024. PEZA said South Koreans were the biggest investors in the first half of the year, followed by Americans, Chinese, Dutch, and Japanese. In terms of sectoral investments, manufacturing of food and beverage products topped the list, followed by ecozone development and IT-BPM. — VBL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
30-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Lone bettor wins P72.366M Grand Lotto jackpot draw on Monday, June 26, 2025
A lone bettor bagged the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot prize of P72.366 million on Monday, June 30, 2025 according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The winning numbers were 03-54-24-36-18-46 with the jackpot totaling P72,366,751. There was no winner for Megalotto 6/45, the combination 25-17-19-07-08-35 would have won P41,001,229.80. For more lotto results, visit here. —RF, GMA Integrated News .
GMA Network
15-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
No winners of major lotto draws as Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot hits P125.6 million
There were no winners of either of the major lotto jackpots offered by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday, June 15, 2025. No bettor chose the winning combination of 28-52-43-50-02-18 for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot, which has risen to P125,693,094.00. There was also no winning bettor for the Superlotto 6/49 prize of P72,198,130.00, with nobody choosing the winning numbers 35-32-19-14-12-43. Click here for the complete lotto results for Sunday, June 15, 2025. — BM, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Pura Luka Vega acquitted by Manila RTC
Pura Luka Vega, also known as Amadeus Fernando Pagente, has been acquitted by the Manila Regional Trial Court. In a 20-page decision dated June 10, the Manila RTC Branch 184 acquitted the artist of charges of violating Article 201 (2)(b)(3) and (2)(b)(5) of the Revised Penal Code in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175). Article 201 penalizes "immoral doctrines, obscene publications and exhibitions, and indecent shows." Judge Czarina Samonte-Villanueva penned the decision. 'Wherefore, premises considered, for failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, Amadeus Fernando Pagente, also known as Pura Luka Vega, is hereby acquitted for violation Article 201 (2)(b)(3) and (2)(b)(5) of the Revised Penal Code, in relation to Republic Act 10175," the ruling read. On X (formerly Twitter), Pura Luka Vega also shared this part of the ruling and said 'Thank you for this wonderful news." "One more case left. Laban lang,' the drag artist added. Thank you for this wonderful news. ???? One more case left. Laban lang. ???????? — Pura Luka Vega ???? (@puralukavega) June 10, 2025 In its ruling, the Manila court said, 'Though the prosecution fell short of the required quantum of proof in the prosecution of the criminal case, the Court takes this opportunity to remind Pura Luka to be circumspect in his choice of medium or subject of his performances as a drag artist taking into account the society he belongs to. It is basic in the concept of social coexistence." 'This is not to curtail his freedom or rights nor to regulate his acts to belong to a presumed majority but more to be compassionate on the community as a whole, especially with the accessibility of social media which makes it easy to record, upload and circulate materials which are readily available for consumption of the public," it added. The court also ordered the release of the bond amounting to P72,000 that Pura Luka Vega posted for their provisional liberty. In August 2023, the Hijos Del Nazareno, devotees of the Black Nazarene, filed a complaint against Pura Luka Vega over their viral "Ama Namin" drag performance, while dressed in Jesus Christ's likeness back in July 2023. In their complaint, the group said the artist's "acts and actuations constitute a direct attack on our Lord, our God and savior, Jesus Christ." In an exclusive interview with GMA News Online in July 2023, the artist said that their "intent was to embody a version of Christ that is one with the queer audience."In August 2023, In October of that year, Luka was arrested after complaints were filed against them due to the same viral performance. They were also declared persona non grata in various cities like Manila, Cebu City, General Santos City, Laguna, and many more. Their fellow drag artists mounted a fundraising show to help with the bail and raised P892,975.60 in donations. Luka was released on bail after three days in jail. In December 2023, Luka celebrated the dismissal of "at least one" case filed against them.—Nika Roque/CDC/VBL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- General
- GMA Network
No winners of major lotto draws on Friday, May 23, 2025
There were no winners of either of the major lotto jackpots offered on Friday, May 23, 2025, PCSO announced. No bettor chose the winning combination of 06-52-18-20-43-42 picked for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot prize of P72,271,167.80. There was also no winner of the Megalotto 6/45 jackpot of P8,910,000, with the winning combination of 33-02-21-40-25-05. Click here for the complete lotto results. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
