Nike reports $790 million Q4 loss as sales plunge
NEW YORK (AFP) – Sports giant Nike reported a surprise loss Thursday as shutdowns due to COVID-19 prompted a big drop in revenues in spite of higher online sales. Nike…
Jed Madela braces for ‘New Normal’ concert
Singer Jed Madela is once again breaking new grounds as he headlines “New Normal,” a first of its kind, exclusive online digital concert this Saturday (June 27) at 9 p.m. The…
It’s over: Carter formally announces retirement
NEW YORK (AFP) – Eight-time NBA All-Star Vince Carter announced his retirement Thursday after a 22-season career that included 2000 Sydney Olympic gold and spectacular slam dunks during his “Vinsanity” heyday.…
Hughes fires 60 for 3-shot lead over over Rory, 2 others
NEW YORK (AFP) – Mackenzie Hughes lit up TPC River Highlands in Connecticut on Thursday, firing 10 birdies in a 10-under-par 60 to seize a three-shot lead in the US…
Little-known Negros boxer wins in Vegas
By NICK GIONGCO Two weeks after Mike Plania’s landmark win, another Filipino fighter took the limelight on Friday (Thursday night in the US) after winning a his six-round bout…
Liverpool wins Premier League to end 30-year title drought
LIVERPOOL (AFP) - Liverpool was crowned Premier League champions on Thursday as Chelsea's win over Manchester City ended the Reds' 30-year wait to win the English title, with…
Boxing legend Duran tests COVID positive
By NICK GIONGCO Boxing great Roberto Duran has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Panamanian four-division champion’s daughter said in her social media post. “We received the…
Tourism, agriculture in the recovery effort
OUR top tourist attraction, Boracay island, was reopened last June 16, part of the gradual resumption of economic activity after the lockdowns in various areas of the country due…
Media persons as criminals
BY JOHNNY DAYANG * THE issue of libel being a criminal offense has been on the legislative table for as long as we can remember. Yet, for some…
He stretched out his hand
Gospel: MT 8:1-4 * WHEN Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish,…
Leni to file cases vs fake news peddlers
BY RAYMUND F. ANTONIO * VICE President Leni Robredo will be taking to court the people behind the false and malicious information that she had distributed spoiled…
2 SAF companies tasked to enforce Cebu City ECQ
BY AARON RECUENCO * TWO companies of the police’s elite Special Action Force (SAF) will be deployed to Cebu City to assist in the strict implementation of…
Police officer dead in Cavite ambush
BY ANTHONY GIRON * CAMP GEN. PANTALEON GARCIA, IMUS CITY, Cavite – A police officer was killed Wednesday night after the car he was driving was fired…
