Italian football chief hopeful fans can attend games

Italian football federation president (FIGC) Gabriele Gravina said Monday he hoped that a small number of fans will be able to attend matches before the season finishes. "Fans in stadiums?…

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Pigeon racing beats snooker to sporting start line

LONDON (AFP) – Racing resumed in England on Monday as professional sport got under way again following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Elite sport in Britain has been in…

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ABS-CBN denies violating Charter, but admits ex-chairman Gabby Lopez is americaN

Embattled ABS-CBN yesterday slammed accusations that it breached provisions of the Constitution even as it declared that its former chairman and president Gabby Lopez is an American citizen and that…

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Ursabia is new Philippine Coast Guard commandant

Vice Admiral George Ursabia Jr. was appointed as the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard following the retirement of Admiral Joel Garcia after 35 years of service yesterday. Ursabia…

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24,000 OFWs sent back to hometowns – Palace

The government has so far facilitated the return of around 24,028 overseas Filipino workers to their hometowns upon the order of President Duterte, Malacañang said yesterday. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque…

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2 eclipses visible in PH this month

The Philippines is in for a treat as two eclipses – a penumbral lunar eclipse and annular solar eclipse – will be visible in the country this June. The Philippine…

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Robredo urges employers: Provide shuttle to workers

Vice President Leni Robredo encouraged employers and business owners to provide shuttle services for their workers as limited public transport resumed on the first day of general community quarantine in…

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Transport woes mark Metro GCQ

By MARTIN SADONGDONG The Armed Forces of the Philippines deployed at least 48 buses and trucks to transport hundreds of passengers who were stranded on the first day of the…

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Vico promotes biking as mode of transpo

  Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has urged the public to consider biking as an alternative mode of transportation as part of the “new normal” in commuting. With Metro Manila…

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MPBL suspends 2020-2021 season

By Kristel Satumbaga         Organizers of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League announced on Monday the suspension of its 2020-2021 season in light of the coronavirus pandemic that…

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Gov’t mulls bicycle lane network in Metro Manila  

   The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) are planning to link the bicycle lanes of EDSA to other bicycle lanes of local governments of…

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New coronavirus losing potency, top Italian doctor says

ROME (Reuters) - The new coronavirus is losing its potency and has become much less lethal, a senior Italian doctor said on Sunday. “In reality, the virus clinically no longer…

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‘Serve as One’ variety show set

By Kristel Satumbaga         Volleyball stars will showcase more than their athletic talents when they host an all-star online variety show to raise funds for volleyball employees…

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BI launches online appointment

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) launched Monday its online appointment system for clients at the main office in Intramuros, Manila following the government’s decision to place Metro Manila and other…

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Para veteran rues missed opportunities for teammates

By Kristel Satumbaga           SWIMMER Ernie Gawilan is saddened with the cancellation of the ASEAN Para Games cancellation but is choosing to remain positive on future tournaments…

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