Drug rehab center, island eyed as quarantine sites
The Interagency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases is eyeing the drug rehabilitation center in Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija as a quarantine site for returning Filipinos from Wuhan, China,…
P2.4-M shabu seized in Marikina
More than P2.4-million worth of suspected shabu were seized from seven drug suspects during a buy-bust operation in Marikina City Friday. Police Col. Restituto Arcangel, Marikina police chief, said 27-year-old…
Guimaras bars tourists from coronavirus-positive countries
ILOILO CITY – Tourists from countries with positive cases of the novel coronavirus cannot enter the island province of Guimaras. Guimaras Gov. Samuel Gumarin has issued an executive order barring…
San Juan City acts vs nCoV
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora has urged the public to remain calm but vigilant amid the first case of the novel coronavirus scare in the country. City officials, department…
2 aliens nabbed for beach sex
ILOILO CITY – An Australian man and a British woman have been hauled to court after they were caught having sex at the back beach of the world-famous Boracay Island…
BI nabs agent, 2 ground handlers for extortion
The Bureau of Immigration has announced the arrest of a contractual BI agent together with two airport ground handlers for allegedly trying to extort cash from an airline company as…
Adamson orders self-quarantine
Adamson University has ordered self-quarantine among all students, staff, and stakeholders who have travelled to and from countries with confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus. The Office of the…
Drunk trooper kills 2 officers in Sulu
By NONOY LACSON ZAMBOANGA CITY – A soldier gunned down his superior and a junior officer during a heated argument inside a military headquarters in Patikul, Sulu shortly before midnight…
Skyway section collapses as fire hits warehouse
Part of the Skyway Stage 3 under construction in Pandacan, Manila collapsed due to a massive fire that hit a nearby plastic plant warehouse yesterday. Based on reports it received…
Health workers told to wear protective clothes vs virus
The Department of Health (DoH) advised health workers to observe precautionary measures amid the threat of the 2019 novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD). Health Undersecretary Rolando Enrique Domingo…
Mighty Sports-Creative advances to Dubai cage final vs Al Riyadi
2malonzo-dunk Mighty Sports-Creative Pacific warded off a late but spirited challenge from AS Sale of Morocco to eke out an 80-76 win and forge a mouth-watering title showdown with defending…
Suspension of Palace tours eyed
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) has recommended to Malacañang’s Internal House Affairs Office (IHAO) the suspension of Palace tours to secure Malacañang from the threat of the 2019 novel coronavirus…
PH intensifies control measures against Wuhan coronavirus
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar assured the public that the government is implementing the necessary precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the 2019-novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV-ARD). Andanar made…
Eala boosts ITF ranking after historic Australian Open win
BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Philippines’ top junior player Alex Eala is expected to boost her International Tennis Federation (ITF) world junior rankings this week following a historic victory at the…
Pacio keeps strawweight title as Lakay bets dominate rivals
By JAN CARLO ANOLIN Team Lakay went on rampage, winning four of five matches, highlighted by defending ONE strawweight king Joshua Pacio’s split decision against Brazilian challenger Alex…
PBA eyes higher revenue this coming season
BY TITO S. TALAO ROME — The Philippine Basketball Association’s ambitious plan to build its own venue, a project that could cost a billion, has been gathering dust…
