COVID-19 claims 9th PH doctor
By JOSEPH ALMER PEDRAJAS Nine Filipino doctors serving in the country have succumbed to the novel coronavirus disease-2019, a former official of the Philippine Medical Association said yesterday. Dr. Dennis…
8,000 cops on standby for coronavirus response
The Philippine National Police has placed at least 8,000 policemen on standby for any eventuality in the government’s response to the novel coronavirus disease-2019. Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar,…
Koko apologizes to Makati Med
A day after earning the ire of the public, Sen. Koko Pimentel yesterday apologized to the Makati Medical Center for breaching their safety protocols on the novel coronavirus disease-2019 when…
Angara also tests positive for COVID-19
Sen. Sonny Angara has also tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease-2019, making him the third member of the Senate who contracted the disease, following Senators Migz Zubiri and Koko…
Teacher stabbed to death inside house
ILIGAN CITY ~ A 32-year-old teacher was found dead inside his house at Purok 1, Sitio Mibolo, Barangay Tipanoy here around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. Iligan City Police Station 4 (ICPS4)…
8-year-old girl found dead in Negros town
BACOLOD CITY - Policemen are investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl whose body was found three weeks after she was reported missing in Ilog, Negros Occidental. Maj. John Ganzon,…
Mandaluyong bans holding of wakes
The Mandaluyong City government has prohibited the holding of wakes during the period of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). In an Executive Order signed recently, Mayor Carmelita Abalos ordered that…
Gov’t will help all, not just the poor – DILG
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday scored its detractors for coming up with misinformation pertaining to the agency’s supposed neglect in handing out aid to…
Gov’t eyes P400-B anti-COVID funds
The government can tap close to P400 billion worth of public funds for the operations against the coronavirus pandemic following the passage of the Bayanihan law, according to Cabinet Secretary…
PH pugs welcome postponement, intend to train hard for better results
BY NICK GIONGCO Boxers Eumir Felix Marcial and Irish Magno plan to use the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to become even better. After the International…
Well-loved ex-UST coach passes away
By JONAS TERRADO Aric del Rosario, best remembered for steering University of Santo Tomas to four straight UAAP championships from 1993 to 1996, died on Wednesday. He was…
PBA players provide alcohol to LGUs, give financial aid to TV crew
BY WAYLON GALVEZ Ginebra’s LA Tenorio is not the consummate court general for nothing. The ever-dependable Tenorio once again led a group of PBA players who will…
Coronavirus breaks down PH boxing
By NICK GIONGCO The ALA Boxing Club in Cebu City, whose production line spawned a four-division world champion and a bevy of standouts through its 35-year of…
WHO supports decision to postpone 2020 Olympics
ZURICH/GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) fully supported the decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, it…
World Chess Olympiad reset to next year
By Kristel Satumbaga The World Chess Olympiad became the latest victim of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic after tournament organizers were forced to reschedule it to next year. The…
ASEAN women’s football tilt postponed
By JONAS TERRADO The country’s hosting of the AFF Women’s Championship has been postponed to a later date due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ASEAN Football Federation said on…
