Cop from quarantined village positive for virus
CEBU CITY — A policeman who was deployed in a barangay that had been locked down due to more than 100 cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tested positive for…
PNP probes local officials involved in SAP anomaly
Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered all police commanders to identify and investigate local officials who are involved in the anomalous distribution of…
Welcome additions to gov’t aid funds
THE Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) have been allowed to resume operations subject to stringent restrictions due to the existing lockdown or Enhanced Community Quarantine necessitated by COVID-19. The…
Might not remain in darkness
GOSPEL JN 12:44-50 * JESUS cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me, and whoever sees…
Radio reporter gunned down in Dumaguete
BACOLOD CITY - A radio reporter was shot dead by two motorcycle-riding armed men while on his way home in Barangay Daro, Dumaguete City, around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.…
PBA: Healthy, safety measures up soon
By Waylon Galvez The PBA Board of Governors will have to make an honest-to-good assessment before it can come up with healthy and safety measures once the…
Ronaldo returns to Italy after being stranded in Portugal
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo flew back to Italy on Monday after almost two months in coronavirus lockdown in his native Portugal. Ronaldo and his family landed in Turin Airport…
Clippers complete purchase of Forum
Steve Ballmer finalized his $400 million purchase of the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on Monday, allowing the Los Angeles Clippers to move closer to building their new arena in…
Fans OK with sports playing in empty venues
Most fans would prefer to see sports return to action even if spectators aren’t allowed into the stands, according to poll results that were released Monday. The ESPN Coronavirus…
Musicians with a cause
On May 6, Wednesday, at 8:30 p.m., My Bro's Mustache, the home of local folk music, will conduct a fundraiser. Performing live are Lolita Carbon, Albert De Pano, Bong Baybay, Chickoy Pura, Lester Demetillo, Mon…
While MLB still on hold, baseball in Korea gets going
Major League Baseball may not yet be ready to play ball but ESPN said on Monday it would provide Americans with their baseball fix after reaching a deal to broadcast…
Fighters to be tested for COVID-19 ahead of UFC 249
Fighters and their corner people will undergo mandatory medical screenings and COVID-19 tests ahead of Saturday’s UFC 249 pay-per-view event in Jacksonville, Fla. UFC is the first major American sporting…
Footballer reveals death threats after racism row
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has said he received death threats following a racism row involving then-Liverpool forward Luis Suarez in 2011. Uruguay striker Suarez was banned for eight…
Chinese swimming star Sun appeals against doping ban
Disgraced Chinese swimming star Sun Yang has lodged an appeal against his eight-year doping ban with the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT), according to a report which has been confirmed to…
Shula, legendary NFL coach, dies
Legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, who led the team to the only unbeaten Super Bowl-winning season in NFL history, died Monday. He was 90. A statement from the Miami…
