Cebu City is new PH epicenter of COVID-19
Cebu City has become the new epicenter of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines, replacing Metro Manila, due to the rapid increase in its number of infections, severe and critical…
Traditional jeepneys allowed in 13 areas
Malacañang said traditional jeepneys have been allowed to return to the roads in 13 areas in the country due to the lack of transportation that will cater to the needs…
PNP orders immediate arrest of Cebu City ECQ violators
Police Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered all police personnel in Cebu City to immediately arrest quarantine violators as part of the measure to…
Village chief, 13 others face raps over religious procession
CEBU CITY – Criminal and administrative charges will be filed against a barangay captain and 13 other individuals over the controversial religious procession last Saturday night in Barangay Basak San…
Ex-cop shoots cousin to death in Negros
BACOLOD CITY – Criminal charges are being readied against a former policeman for allegedly killing his cousin in Barangay Prosperidad, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Saturday. Slain was Armando…
PH drops plan to import rice, cites enough supply
By GENALYN D. KABILING The government will no longer push through with its planned importation of rice due to the country's sufficient supply of the staple at present, Malacañang announced…
Man paddles boat for 4 days from Cebu to Negros home
By GLAZYL MASCULINO BACOLOD CITY – A 59-year-old man, who paddled a boat for four days from Cebu, was placed under 14-day quarantine, after he was intercepted by the Philippine…
Gov’t to POGOs: Pay taxes or leave
Government is prepared to bid farewell to offshore gaming companies if they cannot pay the right taxes in the country. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque maintained that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators…
Boat sinks after collision with cargo ship; 14 missing
By BETHEENA UNITE A local fishing boat carrying 14 fishermen, including its captain, capsized off Tayamaan, Mamburao in Occidental Mindoro after it figured in a collision with a Hong Kong-registered…
Saso finishes in joint 5th, pockets P4 million
As expected, Filipino-Japanese Yuka Saso put on another explosive round but settled for a four-under 68 to finish in joint fifth in the rain-hit Earth Mondahmin Cup Monday at the…
‘Rizal Memorial’ to undergo disinfection, repairs
By Nick Giongco The Rizal Memorial Coliseum is ready for a round of disinfection and repairs following the release of the last COVId-19 patient over the weekend. The…
Abarrientos praying for Kai’s success
By JONAS TERRADO PBA legend and Magnolia assistant coach Johnny Abarrientos is hoping and praying that the 7-foot-2 Kai Sotto can finally fulfill the country’s dream…
PH judokas back in training in Japan
By Nick Giongco As Filipino Olympic qualifiers and hopefuls struggle to keep in shape on home soil owing to the pandemic, the Japan-based judokas are back on…
KC Montero, wife nabbed for violating social distancing
By JEL SANTOS * CZARINA NICOLE ONG-KI Actor and TV host KC Montero and his wife were among the 121 people apprehended Sunday night in a bar for violating…
Paragua boosts bid to regain spot in PH team
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA New York-based Mark Paragua kept his hot form and won the Battle of Grandmasters “Cong. Pichay Birthday Cup” held online over the weekend. The 36-year-old…
Boxing execs at PSA Forum
Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) President Ricky Vargas serves as the special guest in the regular Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum webcast on Tuesday (June 30).…
