Anti-terrorism bill up for Medialdea review
By ARGYLL GEDUCOS Malacañang said yesterday that the anti-terror bill is now a step closer to the table of President Duterte as the controversial measure is now up for…
Mon F. backs Sotto, Ravena
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA PBA legend Mon Fernandez believes that Thirdy Ravena and Kai Sotto made the right decision to play abroad in the early stages of their careers…
Jolo cops’ guns secured, town cop chief relieved
By AARON RECUENCO The Philippine National Police (PNP) has accounted and secured all the firearms issued to the nine Jolo policemen behind the death of four military intelligence officers…
6 karatekas eye Tokyo berths
By WAYLON GALVEZ Six members of the Philippine karate team, including Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medalist Junna Tsukii and Jamie Lim, are hoping to rise to…
Stop P1.12-B NHA compromise deal with R-II Builders, CoA asked
By BEN ROSARIO The Commission on Audit has been asked to stop the National Housing Authority from proceeding with the P1.12-billion compromise deal with a private contractor in connection with…
Benilde keeps 250 scholar-athletes
By NICK GIONGCO The 250 scholar-athletes of the College of St. Benilde (CSB) will remain under the wings of the learning institution. Former national athlete Stephen Fernandez, head of…
Over 6,000 traditional PUJs return to Metro Manila roads
More than 6,000 units of roadworthy traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) will be allowed to ply 49 routes in Metro Manila beginning today, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory…
KO artist Magsayo lands in LA
By NICK GIONGCO Hot prospect Mark ‘Magnific’ Magsayo took a giant leap towards securing a fight in the US to join a growing list of Filipino fighters…
Inspired Pinoy boxer eyes upset win in Vegas
By NICK GIONGCO Mark Bernaldez attempts to join stablemate Mike Plania in the winners circle Friday (Thursday in the US) as he meets the tall and unbeaten American…
Giannis ready for ‘toughest’ ever challenge
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo believes winning this season's NBA crown will be harder than ever, dismissing suggestions a championship victory will be diminished by…
Djokovic donates $45,000 to Serbian town hit hard by virus
BELGRADE (AFP) – Tennis world No. 1Novak Djokovic, who last week tested positive for coronavirus, donated more than $45,000 to a Serbian town badly affected by the pandemic, local media…
Bubba, Varner beat Day, Bryan in PGA charity tuneup match
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Bubba Watson and Harold Varner III defeated Australian Jason Day and Wesley Bryan, 3 and 1, in a nine-hole charity event Wednesday ahead of the PGA Rocket…
Korean triathlete kills herself after coaching abuse
SEOUL (AFP) – A South Korean triathlete took her own life after enduring years of physical and verbal abuse from coaching staff and having her complaints to sporting authorities…
Tiny virus, big numbers
BY JULLIE Y. DAZA * ON June 30 Tuesday, 11 COVID-19 deaths were reported and recorded. In the last five years, the number of deaths in the…
Face mask becomes a political issue in US
IT is now established that keeping one’s distance from another person – social distancing, avoiding physical contact such as shaking hands, avoiding touching surfaces such as doorknobs and arm…
