Global coronavirus infections pass 20 million
PARIS, France (AFP)— The coronavirus pandemic chalked up another horrific milestone Monday as the world surpassed 20 million recorded cases of infection from the tiny killer that has upended life just…
Former Comelec chief Sixto Brillantes succumbs to COVID-19
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. passed away on Tuesday, the poll body’s spokesman James Jimenez said. "This is to confirm the passing of former Chairperson Sixto S. Brillantes Jr., today…
Athletes to get allowances in full soon
By Kristel Satumbaga National athletes and coaches may soon get their allowances in full once the House Bill No. 6953 or “Bayanihan Act 2” becomes a…
Make way for jump rope; challenging but more fun
BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA From a mere pastime and a training sidelight, jump rope is becoming a serious sport in the country with the creation of the Philippine…
Pinoy karetaka advances to final
BY WAYLON GALVEZ Karateka James De los Santos advanced to the final round following his semifinal victory over Angel Sanchez of Bolivia in the Athletes E-Tournament Monday. The 30-year-old De los…
Konta suffers heart scare in Lexington exit
LEXINGTON, United States (AFP) – Britain's Jo Konta suffered a health scare as she crashed out of the opening round of the WTA Top Seed Open in Lexington on…
Michael V., magdo-donate ng blood plasma
BY ROWENA AGILADA * COVID-free na si Michael V. Aniya sa malapit na kaibigang reporter na si Gorgy Rula, okey na ang pakiramdam niya. Natapos na niya…
Echanis slay probed
By JEFFREY DAMICOG Department of Justice (DoJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra ordered on Tuesday an investigation into the killing of activist and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace…
Pandemic love stories
BY RONALD CONSTANTINO * Highspeed continues to write about love stories in the time of pandemic. Last time, this column dwelt on Kapuso lovers. Here, the focus…
Elijah Canlas, best actor sa Italy
BY RUEL J. MENDOZA * Kahit may COVID-19 pandemic, wagi pa rin ang Pilipinas sa mga international film festivals. Kamakailan ay nanalong best actor sa 17th Asian…
Davao del Norte’s pride: PPE coats, face masks from banana fiber
BY ZEA C. CAPISTRANO DAVAO CITY – A designer in Davao del Norte has collaborated with local weavers and seamstresses to create personal protective equipment (PPE) coats…
Raymond Gutierrez, tuloy ang fitness goals
BY DANTE A. LAGANA * Wala talagang pigil sa pagpapaganda ng katawan ang twin brother ni Richard Gutierrez na si Raymond Gutierrez. Kasehodang quarantine nang dahil sa…
Lim Kuan Yew
BY JULLIE Y. DAZA * Farewell, Mayor Fred Lim, policeman, police chief, NBI director, senator of the Republic, always a friend to police reporters, their photographers and…
Mag-aral at huwag puro TikTok
BY ALEX CALLEJA * Ang column na ito ay ginawa para sa mga taong may suliranin sa buhay na gusto ng agarang solusyon! Walang maliit o malaking…
COVID-19 a major election issue in US
It is personal contact that promotes the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and with the easing of restrictions on social distancing and the rising mobility in most of the…
