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…
Surely, this is no time for Charter Change
The whole country – the whole world in fact – is reeling from the ill-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, both the death of thousands of people and the economic…
Why do you speak…in parables?
Gospel: MT 13:10-17 * THE disciples approached Jesus and said, “Why do you speak to the crowd in parables?” He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the…
China & ITLOS
BY ROBERT B. ROQUE, JR. * I find it appalling and humorous to read an article stating China has nominated one of its diplomats to fill in…
Task force vs KAPA cohorts
BY AARON RECUENCO * The Philippine National Police (PNP) is planning to create a task group that will identify all the accomplices in the alleged multi-million investment…
