Isko, Duque inspect Divisoria, urges public to observe health protocols
BY MINKA TIANGCO Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III led Thursday an inspection at Divisoria, one of the areas where people…
PH expects arrival of COVID-19 vaccine in March 2021
BY ANALOU DE VERA The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that a vaccine for COVID-19 may become available in the Philippines by March 2021. FDA Director-General…
Duterte to study AFP proposal vs holiday truce with Reds
BY ARGYLL GEDUCOS Malacañang assured the public that President Duterte will "give a lot of weight" to the recommendation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)…
Sinas loses 20 kilos through strict diet, exercise
BY AARON RECUENCO When he was named as the next Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), netizens mocked Debold Sinas as they said his obesity makes…
PBA opening, traditional awards up in virtual meeting
By JEREMIAH SEVILLA SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – The opening of the next season will be the top agenda when the PBA board of governors convened virtually…
GAB okays staging of more pro golf events
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) recently lauded the staging of the first of two tournaments marking the Philippine Golf Tour restart after an eight-month hiatus due to pandemic and…
TNT tries to avoid falling into 0-3 hole
By JONAS TERRADO Game Friday (AUF Gym powered by Smart 5G) 6 p.m. – Ginebra vs TNT (Ginebra leads series 2-0) Series Summary: Game…
Cop gunned down in Cebu
BY CALVIN D. CORDOVA CEBU CITY – A policeman was gunned down while driving a motorcycle in Barangay Dumlog, Toledo City, western Cebu. Police Lt. Col. Junnel…
P3.5-M smuggled cigarettes intercepted at checkpoint
BY BETHEENA UNITE A truck loaded with smuggled cigarettes worth P3.5 million was intercepted at a quarantine control checkpoint in Lanao del Sur, the Bureau of Customs…
Echanis daughter arrested in Cagayan raid
BY AARON RECUENCO, LIEZLE BASA INIGO Police arrested a daughter of slain peasant leader Randy Echanis in a raid in Baggao, Cagayan Wednesday, barely four months after…
Triathlon group pushes ‘bubble event’ to next year
The Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) has decided to push its planned “triathlon race bubble” to early next year upon the advice of its venue host in…
Lakers open season against Clippers; Curry vs Durant
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The NBA season will tip off Christmas week with two games on opening night, highlighted by the Los Angeles Lakers championship ring ceremony, the…
No holiday truce with Reds – AFP
BY AARON RECUENCO The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has no plan to recommend to President Duterte a holiday ceasefire with the New People’s Army (NPA)…
NBA says 48 players test positive for Covid-19
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The NBA announced Wednesday that 48 players have tested positive for the coronavirus, a dramatic increase over the zero positive tests reported during last season's…
Rockets ship Westbrook off to Wizards in exchange of point guards
LOS ANGELES (AFP) –The Houston Rockets agreed to send disgruntled point guard Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for former first round draft pick John…
