Raymond’s reflections
BY NESTOR CUARTERO JUST A THOUGHT: "Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart." – “The Polar Express” * MISSING WHAT: Turning 55 recently,…
‘Pandemya’
BY RONALD CONSTANTINO The Filipinas Institute of Translation (FIT) has spoken. The word of 2020 is “Pandemya.” “Pandemya” bested other nominees. “Social distancing” is second. And “contact…
Pinoy, bibigyan ng boses si Bugs Bunny sa ‘Space Jam 2’
BY RUEL J. MENDOZA Ang Filipino-Canadian voice actor na si Eric Bauza ang magbibigay ng boses sa ilang iconic Looney Tunes character sa sequel ng pelikulang “Space…
Nation remains optimistic, poll shows
THE opinion survey organization Social Weather Stations (SWS) has been polling the nation’s views on a variety of subjects for decades. The findings are of particular interest to politicians…
Don’t drop your guard
BY MARILYN C. ARAYATA Just because you made it until 2021 and the numbers of COVID cases are falling do not mean you can let your guard…
Lessons from the Magi
BY FR. BEL R. SAN LUIS, SVD A funny friend told me, “Father, did you know that there were originally six Kings, not three? Only three reached…
Injured Thirdy sits out
By JONAS TERRADO Thirdy Ravena sat out San-En Neophoenix’s Japan B. League road game against the Shibuya Sun Rockers yesterday due to an injured shooting hand. The Neophoenix said…
Alfrancis set to meet Greg to iron out contract
By WAYLON GALVEZ San Miguel Corp. Sports Director Alfrancis Chua said he is set to meet Barangay Ginebra San Miguel center Greg Slaughter to discuss Slaughter’s contract situation with the…
Isko: No plans to seek presidential post in 2022
BY MINKA TIANGCO Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso reiterated that he has no plans to run for the presidential post in 2022 elections, saying that he…
NBA coach Paul Westphal, 70, dies
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Paul Westphal, who won an NBA title with Boston and became an icon over 14 seasons as a player and coach for the Phoenix Suns,…
DoJ chief sees killer cop conviction
BY REY G. PANALIGAN Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra expressed confidence Sunday that government prosecutors will secure a conviction against Police Master Sgt. Jonel M. Nuezca for…
Farmer shot dead after killing partner
BY DANNY ESTACIO A jealous farmer stabbed to death his live-in partner in front of her horrified relatives, prompting the woman’s brother to shoot him dead Saturday…
Hands full for PH athletes
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA National athletes will have their hands full this year as they are competing in a number of elite tournaments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Foremost is the…
Negros flood kills 1, affects over 14,000 families
BY GLAZYL MASCULINO BACOLOD CITY – A person died due to flooding that hit the northern part of Negros Occidental, affecting 14,872 families on New Year’s Day,…
SC clears lawyer of disbarment case
BY REY G. PANALIGAN The Supreme Court (SC) has warned against the filing of “malicious suits” against lawyers as it declared that it will wield its power…
