‘Namedroppers’
BY RONALD CONSTANTINO * HIGHSPEED takes a nostalgic trip and recalls some “namedroppers” in showbiz. Let’s start with the goddess of beauty Paraluman, Sigrid Von Giese off-cam.…
Danding death mourned
Malacañang yesterday expressed sadness over the passing of business magnate Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. and paid tribute for his “immense contribution” to the country’s job generation and socioeconomic development. "We are…
Scribes urged to observe due diligence, fact check stories
Journalists should observe due diligence and fact check their stories after the cyber libel conviction of Rappler head Maria Ressa indicated a case of "bad journalism,” Malacañang said yesterday. Presidential…
Cebu City COVID-19 cases near 4,000
CEBU CITY—The confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city inched closer to the 4,000-mark after more than 200 new cases were added on the first day that the city was…
Ex-cop in kidnapping of BIR execs arrested
Police have arrested a former policeman who was tagged in the kidnapping of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) officials in a follow-up operation in Bulacan. Brig. Gen. Jonnel…
‘Supot’ joke triggers shooting; 3 wounded
In a culture where circumcision is deemed as a rite of passage to manhood, being called “supot” (uncircumcised) is insulting, degrading and sometimes a cause of trouble. So when…
Lorenzana denies Middle East OFWs begging to survive
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana yesterday dismissed rumors that overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East have resorted to begging for food while awaiting repatriation because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A…
Steroid ‘breakthrough’ raises hopes vs COVID
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) – The World Health Organization on Tuesday hailed a "breakthrough" steroid treatment for the coronavirus, boosting hopes that pandemic deaths can be reduced, but a growing new…
Dexamethasone no ‘magic pill’ vs COVID — DoH
By ANALOU DE VERA The Department of Health yesterday warned the public that dexamethasone is not a "magic pill" against COVID-19, adding that it still needs to undergo a…
6 M online sellers required to enlist
The Bureau of Internal Revenue said yesterday that the estimated six million big and small online sellers of goods and services are required to register at the nearest district office…
Massive victory for GenSan-born boxer
By NICK GIONGCO Banking on his left hook that produced two picture-perfect knockdowns, General Santos City puncher “Magic” Mike Plania scored a 10-round majority decision…
Cases of violence vs women, children up
The cases of violence against women and children have increased early this month as the coronavirus quarantine remained in effect across the country. In his 12th weekly report to…
PH esports team ready for FIBA Open
By Waylon Galvez With four straight championships in NBA2K Asia Pacific, the national team for esport basketball is expected to contend in the inaugural FIBA Esports Open 2020…
PVL to hold tournament even without fans
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Premier Volleyball League is looking at holding the Open Conference without an audience once the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases…
Ressa’s conviction not an attack on press freedom – Andanar
The cyber libel conviction of Rappler head Maria Ressa is not an attack on press freedom and that any attempt to link President Duterte to the verdict is "unfounded…
Sharon Cuneta, Lauren Young kumampi
By JUN NARDO * ISA si Sharon Cuneta sa sanrekwang pumanig kay Frankie Pangilinan, panganay na anak nila ni Senator Francis Pangilinan, nang buweltahan ito ng veteran journalist…
