Tokyo Olympics ‘safe and secure’ despite virus emergency – organizers
Tokyo Olympics organizers insisted Friday that the coronavirus-postponed Games will still go ahead despite Japan declaring a state of emergency less than 200 days before the opening ceremony.…
‘Slam Dunk’ author teases fans with upcoming film
By CARLO ANOLIN Basketball and anime fans are in for a treat as renowned mangaka Takehiko Inoue announced a new upcoming film project for the hit sports manga series…
Thirdy Ravena’s right finger surgery a success
By JONAS TERRADO Thirdy Ravena on Thursday underwent surgery on his right finger which he injured last weekend while playing for San-En Neophoenix in the Japan…
Petro Gazz Angels welcome 3 new recruits
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Petro Gazz Angels unveiled their three new recruits in their bid for a second title in the Premier Volleyball League. In a…
Moreno wants Manila to be also known as water polo capital
By WAYLON GALVEZ Mayor Isko Moreno wants the country’s capital city to become also the water polo capital. Out to boost the city’s sports programs,…
Politics of disintegration
BY JOHNNY DAYANG IF there is anything the opposition must thank about 2020, it is the prevailing issues. For brevity, let me state 10 oversights, largely products…
Planning for our 111-M population in 2021
AT the start of the year 2020, the Philippine population stood at 109.4 million, according to the Commission on Population and Development (Popcom). Today, a year later, the national…
He would withdraw to deserted places
GOSPEL: LK 5:12-16 * IT happened that there was a man full of leprosy in one of the towns where Jesus was; and when he saw Jesus, he…
House probe on PNP’s handling of Dacera case pushed
BY CHARISSA LUCI-ATIENZA The House Committee on Public Order and Safety has been urged to investigate the Philippine National Police’s supposed “mishandling" of Christine Angelica Dacera’s case.…
Devotees urged to celebrate Feast of the Black Nazarene at home
BY ANALOU DE VERA The Department of Health (DoH) has called on the public to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene at home amid the ongoing…
3 Road Warriors sign contract extensions
By JONAS TERRADO NLEX formally signed JR Quinahan, Raul Soyud, and Michael Miranda to contract extensions last Wednesday. Player agent Danny Espiritu posted separate photos of Quinahan and Soyud…
PSC holds orientation for Olympic hopefuls in Laguna
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) held an orientation Wednesday for Olympic aspirants in boxing, taekwondo, and karate undergoing the training bubble at the Inspire Sports Academy…
Hontiveros named VisMin Super Cup ambassador
Intent on finding new basketball talents from the South, the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup unfolds in April this year. In accordance with its mission, the country's first professional league in…
NBA players renew commitment vs racial injustice
WASHINGTON (AFP) – As violence at the US Capitol underlined deep divisions in America on Wednesday, NBA players said the incident helped renew their commitment to fight racial injustice. Boston…
PH gets outright berth in FIDE World Cup
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippines was granted one outright berth to the FIDE World Cup 2021 where the top two finishers will qualify directly to the World Candidates matches…
