They devour the houses of widows
GOSPEL: MK 12:38-44 * IN the course of his teaching, Jesus said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the…
Jordan donating $100 million to social justice groups
Michael Jordan said Friday he is making a record $100 million donation to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice amid a wave of protests across the United States.…
On US Open health restrictions, Djokovic says ‘extreme, impossible’
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic described the strict hygiene restrictions under which the US Open is likely to be played as "extreme" and a cap on support teams as "really…
PH witnesses lunar eclipse tonight
Filipinos will witness a penumbral lunar eclipse tonight, Saturday, June 6, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday. Based on PAGASA's astronomical diary, the penumbral eclipse will…
Taguig vows to maintain bike lanes
By JEL SANTOS After it started rolling out a bike-lending program, the city government of Taguig vowed to maintain the accessibility of the 5.8-kilometer bike lane on the Laguna Lake…
Silver reverses decision to restrict older NBA coaches
After initially saying that older coaches might not be able to return to the bench this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, NBA commissioner Adam Silver reversed course Thursday night.…
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…
