Drive vs hoarders intensified
The Joint Task Force Corona Virus Shield vowed on Saturday to intensify the operations against businessmen and other people who take advantage of the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) problem by…
More COVID-19 testing kits coming – DoH
The Department of Health said yesterday that more testing kits coming from different countries are expected to arrive in the Philippines as the number of confirmed cases of the novel…
Former UP Asian Center dean dies of coronavirus
Dr. Aileen Baviera, a leading Chinese studies expert and former dean of the University of the Philippines Asian Center, passed away due to severe pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus…
With churches closing, US priest offers drive-thru confessions
The United States has long loved its drive-ins and drive-throughs: for movies, fast food, pharmacies and banking. Now the coronavirus pandemic has added a new one: Catholic confessions. With his…
2 frontliners killed in Bukidnon road crash
By AARON RECUENCO Two barangay health workers tapped to implement strict measures against the spread of the novel coronavirus disease-2019 were killed while another health worker and a barangay official…
Country singer Kenny Rogers dies aged 81
Grammy-winning country singer Kenny Rogers died late on Friday night at the age of 81, his family said on Saturday. The American singer "passed away peacefully at home from natural…
Boston’s Smart warns everybody to take virus seriously
Los Angeles (AFP) Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart said he has the new coronavirus and urged young people to take the threat seriously and practice social distancing. Smart tested positive Thursday but said…
Pacquiao not afraid to die in bid to prevent chaos
BY NICK GIONGCO While acknowledging that the coronavirus is a formidable foe, fighting senator Manny Pacquiao on Saturday vowed to lend a hand to people severely affected…
More free rides for health workers
More health workers and other frontliners in Metro Manila will be able to avail of the government's free rides to hospitals as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) expanded its free…
6 PH fencers train at home
BY WAYLON GALVEZ Just like other athletes affected with the cancelation of Olympic Qualifying Tournaments due to Covid-19, the six Filipino fencers are finding ways to stay…
125 evac sites turned into quarantine health centers
A total of 125 evacuation centers from across the country, which will be turned into health facilities, are ready to accommodate thousands of Filipinos should they be suspected to be afflicted with…
Alapag rues missed opportunities with new imports
By JONAS TERRADO San Miguel Alab Pilipinas coach Jimmy Alapag could only lament on the missed opportunities with new imports Justin Brownlee and John Fields after the ASEAN…
Valdez, other volley stars also laud frontliners
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA In a simple but touching gesture, members of the Creamline Cool Smashers showed their gratitude to the frontliners battling the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with a…
NBA launches global campaign to help cope with virus shutdown
NEW YORK (AFP) - The NBA launched a global social engagement campaign Friday aimed at educating, inspiring and helping people respond to the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down the…
Brady looking to extend legacy in Tampa Bay
(Reuters) - While Florida is a retirement destination for some, for Tom Brady it is the site of his career's next act and a place where he could further cement his legacy…
