BDO, SM hold first virtual ‘Pamaskong Handog 2020’ in honor of overseas Filipinos
EVEN amid the new normal, BDO Unibank and SM Supermalls are finding ways to continue its annual tradition of paying tribute to overseas Filipinos (OFs) and their families…
Kai Sotto is getting stronger, but coach wants more offensive involvement
By CARLO ANOLIN Team Ignite coach Brian Shaw saw the huge improvement Kai Sotto has shown since signing up in the NBA G League last May. Towering over…
Cignal TV excited to bring UAAP closer to fans, produce more contents
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA With Season 83 canceled due to the pandemic, the UAAP is moving forward in elevating the league standard and boosting audience engagement…
Christmas party leaders, organizers to be arrested
BY AARON RECUENCO Only leaders and organizers of big Christmas parties would be arrested for violation of quarantine protocols as the Philippine National Police (PNP) said hauling…
Villar: Coconut farmers to benefit from coco levy bill
BY VANNE TERRAZOLA Senator. Cynthia Villar has allayed concerns that coconut farmers and the industry will not benefit from Senate Bill No. 1396 or the coco levy bill…
On possibility of Greg’s return, Ginebra to become more dangerous
By JONAS TERRADO The possibility of a Greg Slaughter return to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel next season has raised some concerns that it could impede the progress…
Not-so impressive pro debut for Tokyo Games-bound Marcial
By DENNIS PRINCIPE Tokyo Olympics-bound Eumir Felix Marcial scored a hard-earned victory in his professional debut against American Andrew Whitfield Thursday at the Shrine Exposition Center…
3 police sergeants arrested for extortion
BY AARON RECUENCO Three policemen were arrested and now facing dismissal from the service after they were caught extorting money in two separate operations in Taguig City and Albay.…
No Pfizer promise for 10M doses of COVID-19 vaccine – Duque
BY NOREEN JAZUL Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday there was no promise from Pfizer that it will provide the Philippines with 10 million doses of…
SBP execs check Clark venue for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
By JONAS TERRADO Officials of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) had an ocular inspection of the two venues that will be used for the third…
Duterte hopes new COVID-19 strain won’t reach PH
BY ARGYLL GEDUCOS President Duterte is hoping that the new strain of COVID-19 will not reach the Philippines, saying it will be unacceptable because Filipinos have already…
Over 100 rescued Taal animals find new homes
BY MARJALEEN RAMOS Over 100 animals rescued from the Taal Volcano Island have found new homes, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said yesterday.…
Magnitude 4.1 quake jolts Davao Oriental
BY MIKE U. CRISMUNDO BUTUAN CITY – A 4.1-magnitude earthquake hit Davao Oriental Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the tremor was…
NCAA execs seek advice from PBA chief
By WAYLON GALVEZ NCAA officials are seriously considering holding a ‘bubble’ tournament for Season 96 in 2021. In fact, NCAA officials have a scheduled meeting with…
Old nut
By KIM ATIENZA Winter is beginning to settle in the western hemisphere. The cold season is here. In our country, it’s the season of amihan, marked by cold winds…
PH bets vying for Olympic slots may join bubble training in Calamba
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) plans to send athletes from three combat sports vying for slots in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics…
