DepEd eyes June 1 school opening
The Department of Education eyes the opening of classes in public schools nationwide for school year 2020-2021 on June 1. DepEd Undersecretary and spokesperson Annalyn Sevilla said that they are…
Oil firms reduce prices
Local oil companies have rolled back prices. Kerosone had the biggest price cut at P1.40 per liter, followed by diesel at P0.60 per liter, and gasoline at P0.30 per liter.…
Insects bring virus? No, says DILG exec
There is no evidence yet that flies and other insects could become carriers of the novel coronavirus, a government official said yesterday, in a bid to allay any concerns arising…
Overseas virus spread may be ‘tip of the iceberg’ – WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) – The head of the World Health Organization has warned that confirmed cases of coronavirus being transmitted by people who have never travelled to China could be…
357 cops in drug list given option to retire
By AARON RECUENCO Gen. Archie Gamboa, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), gave the 357 policemen included in President Duterte’s watchlist the option to retire early as the one-month…
Workers slowly return in China; 900 dead from novel coronavirus
BEIJING (Reuters) – Workers began trickling back to offices and factories around China yesterday as the government eased some restrictions on working during a coronavirus epidemic that has killed more…
DoJ clears Leni, Leila in sedition case over ‘Bikoy’ videos
By JEFFREY G. DAMICOG Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo and 24 others, including Senators Leila de Lima and Risa Hontiveros and former Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino, have…
DoH discourages big events over coronavirus
The Department of Health yesterday discouraged the public from organizing or joining events that draw huge crowds in a bid to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Health Secretary…
‘Amihan’ affecting PH
The northeast monsoon or "amihan" is affecting the whole country again, bringing rainy and colder than usual weather across the archipelago in the coming days. The Philippine Athmospheric, Geophysical, and…
Couple with links to NPA arrested for rebellion raps
BACOLOD City - A couple with suspected links to the New People’s Army (NPA) was arrested last Friday in Barangay Talalak, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental. According to a report…
Duterte still for VFA termination
President Duterte has so far not changed his mind on the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and United States despite calls for its review, Malacañang said…
Cabinet cluster vs nCoV to be formed
A small cluster of Cabinet secretaries will be created to oversee government efforts in looking after the health of the people as well as the local economy amid the threat…
OSG asks SC: Revoke ABS-CBN franchise
Government lawyers asked the Supreme Court yesterday to forfeit the legislative franchises of ABS-CBN Corp. and its subsidiary, ABS-CBN Convergence Inc. The plea was contained in a quo warranto petition…
Uh oh! Tim Cone makes U-turn on Greg’s decision to take a break
BY JONAS TERRADO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone on Monday clarified that he was aware of the situation that eventually led to Greg Slaughter’s decision to take…
Scribes fete Thirdy Ravena, Jack Animam, NU coach Pat Aquino
Three individuals who played a huge part in completing a season to remember are bound to reap the fruits of their hard work. Jack Danielle Animam and her venerable coach…
Alab too hot for Heat in ASEAN cagefest
By JONAS TERRADO San Miguel Alab Pilipinas atoned for its disappointing midweek loss on the road by defeating the lowly Saigon Heat, 82-75, Sunday in the ASEAN Basketball League…
