Mikee vows to make a difference at Olympic movement
BY NICK GIONGCO Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski wasn’t exactly tickled pink when asked about her close proximity to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) throne. Fresh from being elected into the IOC’s Executive…
San Miguel coach thankful to ‘Boss RSA’ for investment in Quezon
San Miguel Beer head coach Leo Austria has not been back to his native Sariaya, Quezon since the quarantine in March due to travel restrictions caused by Covid-19, but he…
Juico bats for PSL resumption
Philippine Superliga (PSL) Chairman Philip Ella Juico said sports and science would always work together as he looks forward to becoming one of the first local sports leagues to reopen…
Elite doing well before COVID pandemic halts PBA
By JONAS TERRADO Blackwater coach Nash Racela raved the progress his team had made before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the PBA to suspend the season after…
Another House employee dies of COVID-19
The House of Representatives is mourning the death of another employee due to COVID 19 – the third fatality among workers of the legislative chamber infected with the deadly novel…
Muntinlupa City gov’t cited for COVID-19 response
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has recognized the Muntinlupa City government for its efforts in curbing the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and its help to…
Japan gives more aid for PH fight vs COVID-19
As coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to increase in the Philippines, the Japanese government is providing the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM) and San Lazaro Hospital laboratory equipment…
Donaire makes comeback vs undefeated Frenchman
BY JONAS TERRADO Nonito Donaire will make his ring return on Dec. 12 when he tries to wrest the WBC bantamweight crown from undefeated Frenchman Nordine Oubaali…
Westbrook rejoins Rockets workouts after quarantine
MIAMI (AFP) – Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook, whose positive COVID-19 test delayed his trip to the NBA restart bubble, rejoined the club Wednesday for his first team workout. Westbrook…
Olympic cancellation specter haunts Tokyo
TOKYO (AFP) – Japan held subdued celebrations to mark one year to go until the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Thursday, with the coronavirus pandemic raising stark concerns about whether…
PUV drivers troop to DSWD office, insist inclusion in SAP
Jeepney drivers under Piston and other public utility vehicle drivers trooped to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) central office in Quezon City on Thursday to assert their…
Blue Jays searching for home after Pittsburgh plan scuttled
NEW YORK (AFP) – The Toronto Blue Jays are scrambling to find a new home on the eve of the Major League Baseball season after a deal which would have…
Gov’t eyes ready-to-eat meals for students
With the absence of face-to-face classes in the coming school year, the government is preparing to deliver ready-to-eat meals to students in their houses to ensure that they are getting…
Nike to cut jobs due to pandemic
NEW YORK (AFP) – Nike said Wednesday it expects to cut jobs as it announced a slew of new executive appointments to accelerate direct-to-consumer initiatives amid the coronavirus pandemic. The…
BI to deport 10 aliens aboard yacht in Palawan
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is deporting 10 Chinese nationals who recently arrived in Puerto Princess City, Palawan aboard a luxury yacht without permission from port authorities. BI Commissioner Jaime…
