Roque: No victory yet vs virus
The country cannot truly claim victory against COVID-19 until the world finds a safe and effective vaccine or cure to the deadly disease. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque made the admission…
Hospital hostage-taker positive for COVID-19
By JOSEPH PEDRAJAS The security officer who held hostage a lady physician at the East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City last Wednesday morning tested positive for the new coronavirus…
Ray of hope as PBA teams get OK to practice
By JONAS TERRADO The PBA said the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force to allow the resumption of practices under strict health guidelines is an added…
Chua: Thirdy will learn a lot in Japan
By Waylon Galvez Unlike his time, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Governor Alfrancis Chua believes Japan-bound Thirdy Ravena will have no problem adjusting to the life of an import…
Mom dies waiting for cash aid
A 46-year-old mother in Caloocan City who was waiting in line to get cash aid from the local government died after suffering from hypertension at the payout venue on…
Football gets IATF green light
By JONAS TERRADO The Philippine Football Federation welcomed the Inter-Agency Task Force’s decision that will allow clubs from the Philippines Football League to hold training sessions under…
No more Jones Cup this year – organizer
By WAYLON GALVEZ After initially rescheduling the William Jones Cup for next month, the annual event has been cancelled altogether this year due to the continued…
Palace to PUJ drivers: Follow health protocols, current fares
The government has appealed to jeepney drivers and operators to follow health protocols and existing authorized fares in the resumption of their operations in Metro Manila. Around 6,002 roadworthy…
American pug stops PH win-run in Vegas
By NICK GIONGCO Mark Bernaldez became the first Filipino boxer to lose a bout during the pandemic when he suffered a shutout 10-round decision to American Albert…
Manila village dad shot dead inside barangay hall
A barangay councilor was gunned down Thursday night by two unidentified men inside the village hall of Barangay 484 in Sampaloc, Manila. Police said the victim, Antonio Calma, Jr.,…
NBA says 25 players, 10 staffers tested positive for virus
NEW YORK (AFP) – There have been 25 NBA players who were positive for COVID-19 since testing began last week ahead of the planned season restart, the league and players…
Davis likes Lakers’ title chances when NBA returns
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Anthony Davis says he likes the Los Angeles Lakers' chances of winning the NBA title when the coronavirus-halted season resumes July 30 even more after the…
Boxing legend Duran leaves hospital after COVID-19 scare
PANAMA CITY (AFP) – Panamanian Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran was released from hospital Thursday after being treated for coronavirus, the six-time boxing world champion announced via social media. “Today,…
Virgin Labfest 2020: Kapit, extended
BY NESTOR CUARTERO * JUST A THOUGHT: "It’s feast or famine in showbiz." - Joan Rivers VIRGIN LABFEST: The online edition of Virgin Labfest 2020: Kapit has been so successful…
More than just economic jolt
BY JOHNNY DAYANG * FINANCIAL analysts and economic managers, for some reasons, always take the brighter side of things. In the way they assess the impact of…
