Pinoy chesser forfeits game due to ‘blackout’
By Kristel Satumbaga The International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA) team battled Scotland to a 3-3 draw despite the misfortune that struck Filipino Sander Severino in…
18 killed as Indian jet crashes at storm-hit airport
KOZHIKODE, India (AFP) - Fierce rain and winds lashed a plane carrying 190 people before it crash-landed and tore in two at an airport in southern India, killing at least 18…
ONE Championship making good ‘noise’
Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship has broken into the Top 10 Most Engaging Sport Profiles on Facebook Worldwide, according to figures released by independent social media marketing company Socialbakers. The…
FSAs have benefits, drawbacks – Thompson
By JONAS TERRADO Scottie Thompson is fully aware that the NCAA’s decision to ban foreign student athletes beginning Season 96 has its benefits and drawbacks. The Barangay…
Cardinals-Cubs opener scratched after COVID-19 case
CHICAGO (AFP) – The St. Louis Cardinals' home game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday has been postponed after an eighth member of the Cardinals tested positive for coronavirus, Major…
Athletics apologize for coach’s ‘Nazi’ salute
OAKLAND, United States (AFP) – Oakland Athletics coach Ryan Christenson has apologized after appearing to make a Nazi-style salute to a player during the team's win over the Texas Rangers.…
Magical bunker shot keeps Koepka in title hunt
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) – Brooks Koepka delivered a magical bunker shot to make birdie on his closing hole Friday as he fired a two-under 68 to stay in contention at…
Former Manila Mayor Lim battles COVID-19
By MINKA S. TIANGCO Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim is "making good progress" in his battle against the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), his chief-of-staff said on Friday. In an…
DoH: Be cautious in interpreting COVID-19 data
By ANALOU DE VERA* The Department of Health (DoH) has called on the public to be cautious in comparing the Philippines with other nations in terms of the number…
Hopes up with Russian vaccine ready by October
IN a world desperate for a vaccine against COVID-19, it does not matter who develops it first and who can mass produce it for the waiting billions of…
A plan – doable!
BY JULLIE Y. DAZA For the moment, for sure the best action plan the government need not have a hand in crafting – with no cost whatsoever…
Because of your little faith
Gospel • Mt 17:14-20 * Jesus has barely descended Mount Tabor when people seek his help. What a marked contrast between the glory of God witnessed by Peter, James,…
China to prioritize PH in COVID-19 vaccine
BY JEFFREY DAMICOG The Chinese government assured on Friday the Philippines will be considered as a priority in getting the vaccine against COVID-19. “And the Philippines as…
P1.6-M kush, marijuana-infused products seized at Port of Clark
BY BETHEENA UNITE Kush and various marijuana-infused products worth P1.6 million were discovered in eight shipments declared as shirts and blankets at the Port of Clark, the…
