NTF rejects Magalong’s resignation
The National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 turned down the resignation of Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong as the government's contact tracing czar despite the controversial party hosted by a…
Marco Gumabao, Kylie Verzosa, Xian Lim to star in ‘hugot’ series
By NEIL RAMOS A relationship without a label – is it really possible? This is the question tackled in “Parang Kayo Pero Hindi,” the first Vivamax original series directed by…
Cop, 3 others dead in Batangas road crash
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – Four people were killed, including a police officer, while two others were injured after a trailer truck hit three vehicles and a bystander in Nasugbu,…
COVID-19 infection may reduce fertility in men – study
PARIS, France (AFP) – COVID-19 may damage sperm quality and reduce fertility in men, according to a new study based on experimental evidence. The viral disease -- which has swept the globe, claiming…
Trump impeachment continues to hold world’s attention
THE impeachment of former United States President Donald Trump continues to hold the attention of people around the world, although his term ended last January 20 when new President…
Like a seed
GOSPEL: Mk 4:26-34 * Jesus said to the crowds: “This is how it is with the Kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on…
ABS-CBN condemns viral nude photo of Sue, Maris
BY NEIL RAMOS Entertainment giant ABS-CBN has issued a statement on the doctored images of ABS-CBN talents Sue Ramirez and Maris Racal. The two stars were both…
Origin ng burger
By KIM ATIENZA Some of us may think that eating hamburger started in America. The global food chain McDonald’s has widely influenced such thought. On the contrary, hamburger originated in Hamburg, Germany.…
Mayor Sara warns public vs fund-raising for presidential race
BY ANTONIO COLINA IV DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio warned the public on Thursday against unscrupulous groups who are soliciting money from different individuals allegedly to…
Olympic chief Bach calls for ‘patience’ over Tokyo Games
LAUSANNE (AFP) – Olympic chief Thomas Bach called on Wednesday for “patience” over the Tokyo Games, the holding of which this summer are in continued doubt due…
Ignite coach backs Sotto’s Gilas stint in FIBA qualifiers
By JONAS TERRADO G-League Ignite coach Brian Shaw is unsure as to when Kai Sotto can join the team in the NBA G-League bubble once he…
SPORTS IN BRIEFS: Heroes beat Cobras
Heroes beat Cobras The Laguna Heroes, led by Grandmaster Rogelio Barcenilla Jr., scored an impressive 14-7 win over the Antipolo Cobras in the the All Filipino Conference Professional Chess Association…
Harris, 76ers hand Lakers first road defeat
Golden State 123, Minnesota 111 Philadelphia 107, LA Lakers 106 Brooklyn 132, Atlanta 128 (OT) Milwaukee 115, Toronto 108 Indiana 116, Charlotte 106 San…
PH to protect Filipino interests amid new Chinese law
BY ARGYLL GEDUCOS Malacañang assured the public that the government will protect the rights and interests of Filipinos following the passage of a new Chinese law that…
New COVID-19 cases in Cebu a serious concern – OCTA
BY ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ Cebu province is now considered a "serious concern" due to a continuous increasing trend in new cases of COVID-19, according to the OCTA…
