Farmer’s daughter rises to become China’s ‘invincible superhero’
Zhu Ting stands tall in China ‒ and not just because she is a towering 1.98 metres (6-foot-6). The 25-year-old farmer's daughter has emerged from a poor village life…
Chinese league faces more challenges ahead – Yao Ming
Former NBA star Yao Ming warned more challenges lie ahead after the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) said it will resume the season on June 20 following a five-month shutdown because…
Garcia withdraws EQ on motorbike back-riding
CEBU CITY— Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Friday decided to withdraw the Executive Order (EO) that she issued allowing motorcycle backriding in Cebu. Garcia’s decision to withdraw EO No.…
Police captain faces rape, abortion raps
A police captain assigned to the Manila Police District (MPD) is facing charges after he allegedly raped a criminology intern nearly three months ago and forced her to have the baby aborted,…
5 BIFF men dead, 9 wounded in Sultan Kudarat encounter
ISULAN, SULTAN KUDARAT - Five suspected Islamic militants were killed while nine others were wounded in a clash with government troops who stormed their stronghold in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat…
2 Taiwanese held for selling liquor without permit
Two Taiwanese were arrested Thursday morning after they were found selling liquor without a business permit at a store in Malate, Manila. Police identified the suspects as Wei-Min Tung, 30,…
Quiapo Church reopens but only 10 allowed inside
By LESLIE ANN AQUINO After nearly three months, the public celebration of masses finally resumed yesterday at the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene or the Quiapo Church in Manila.…
If PBA gets OK, games could resume in October – Marcial
By JONAS TERRADO Protocols for an eventual return of the PBA season will depend on what government regulations will be implemented once the General Community Quarantine…
PSC, DOH to form joint ‘task force’ to monitor sports activities
By Waylon Galvez Officials of the Philippine Sports Commission and the Department of Health are strategizing a guideline to form a Joint Task Force that will monitor…
Gov’t limits number of returning OFWs to 1,200 daily
Only 1,200 repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) daily will be accepted in airports to address the influx of returning Filipinos because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and…
Duterte warns public vs buying face masks online
President Duterte strongly discouraged the public from buying face masks online and urged them to throw scammers into the Pasig River if they fail to give the exact item…
Tokyo Games a totally new experience — Elizalde
By Nick Giongco The rescheduled Tokyo Olympics could still proceed in the absence of a vaccine for COVID-19 as long as an advancement is met by…
Golfer’s ‘unforgettable’ flight back home
By Waylon Galvez Amateur golfer Luis Miguel Castro has recalled his unforgettable flight back from the US following the lockdown because of the coronavirus. Castro, 19, was…
Duterte dismayed over delay of aid for COVID-affected health workers
President Duterte threatened to fire officials behind the delay of the release of the financial assistance intended for the family of medical frontliners who succumbed to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and to…
Durant buys stake in MLS’ team
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Two-time NBA finals MVP Kevin Durant has purchased a minority stake in Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union, the US media reported on Thursday night. The Brooklyn Nets player bought a…
Cop, 4 police trainees in Ragos’ death charged
The Philippine Army (PA) welcomed on Friday the filing of a murder case against a police officer and four police trainees involved in the fatal shooting of retired Corporal…
