Arci Muñoz tinangging may bad attitude
BY RAMPADOR ALINDOG *** ARCI Muñoz has come out to deny rumor her character in “Pamilya Ko” was killed off mainly due to her causing problems on set. The death…
Under self-quarantine
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Gov. Ben Diokno, five Cabinet members, 11 senators, four congressmen, and seven local chief executives yesterday placed themselves under self-quarantine following exposure to coronavirus disease 2019-positive…
Roxas Night Market, play parks in Davao City closed by Sara due to virus
DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Z. Duterte ordered last night the temporary closures of the Roxas Night Market and all play parks due to the novel coronavirus disease-2019 in…
War, humid weather persists
Warm and humid weather will persist in many parts of the country towards the weekend, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration. Weather specialist Loriedin dela Cruz…
DepEd rejects mass promotion, automatic passing of learners
The Department of Education yesterday maintained that mass promotion and automatic passing of learners will not be allowed and tolerated amid the escalating threat of the novel coronavirus disease 2019…
China offers to help PH deal with COVID
China is willing to extend assistance to the Philippines in battling the outbreak of the new coronavirus disease, Malacañang announced yesterday, in the wake of the surge of infections in…
PH now has 52 confirmed coronavirus cases
There are now 52 confirmed novel coronavirus disease-2019 cases in the country. Three new cases were recorded by the Department of Health yesterday afternoon. The three new confirmed cases were…
Duterte, Bong Go tested for coronavirus
Despite showing no symptoms of the coronavirus disease, President Duterte took the medical test for the virus yesterday and will know the results in two days. The President's medical test…
DoH stresses self-quarantine
By ANALOU DE VERA The Department of Health has strongly suggested to individuals who might have been exposed to a novel coronavirus disease 2019 patient to undergo self-quarantine. Health Undersecretary…
WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) – The new coronavirus outbreak can now be described as a pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization announced Wednesday. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said…
Gov’t warns hoarders of goods
Malacañang warned that there will be consequences for those who are taking advantage of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in the country by hoarding vital commodities and selling them at…
Duterte to undergo COVID-19 testing
Malacañang confirmed that President Duterte, following the advice of health officials, will undergo testing for the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) to ensure that he was fit to perform his duties. In…
Pinoy-made COVID test kits now available
The coronavirus detection kits developed by scientists from the University of the Philippines (UP) are now in stock, enough for around 6,000 tests, according to UP President Danilo Concepcion. The…
After qualifying to Tokyo Games, Marcial gets bonus by winning gold
BY NICK GIONGCO Not even an assured berth in the Tokyo Olympics could slow down Eumir Felix Marcial’s strong drive in the Asia-Oceania Olympic Boxing Tournament in Amman,…
NBA shut down, fans shut out after Gobert tests positive of coronavirus
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The NBA has suspended play after a Utah Jazz player preliminarily tested positive for the new coronavirus, the league said Wednesday. The test result was reported…
RMSC, Philsports on ‘restricted access’
The Philippine Sports Commission on Thursday put its two major facilities – Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (Manila) and Philsports Complex (Pasig) – on “restricted access” to ensure the safety of…
