Severino clinches Memorial Chess 960 crown
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Asian Para Games gold medalist Sander Severino added another feather to his cap as he emerged the first champion of the Cesar Orbe Memorial Chess 960…
‘Artificial shortage’ of vitamins, medicines
Pharmaceutical and medical supplies manufacturers on Monday said that high demand for vitamins and specific medicines has led to an "artificial shortage" of these drugs. According to Jannette Jakosalem of…
NBI recommends filing raps vs Diokno’s client over fake news
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has recommended the filing of charges against a man for allegedly concocting and posting fake news online which accused the government of buying…
Metro residents support Duterte’s response to COVID crisis – survey
President Duterte's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis enjoyed the approval of the majority of Metro Manila residents although many were not completely sure if the national government could contain…
Condos, subdivisions warned vs defying quarantine rules
Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, commander of the Joint Task Force COVID Shield, warned the administrators of condominium and subdivisions against defying the guideline on home quarantine and…
Man disguised as cop kills 16 in rural Canada
A gunman who drove a mock-up police car killed at least 16 people in an Atlantic Canada shooting rampage, federal police said Sunday, the worst case of its kind…
LGUs told to stop spraying disinfectants on people
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday asked the local government units (LGUs) to stop spraying disinfectants on individuals after the Department of Health (DoH) and…
Japan virus expert ‘pessimistic’ Olympics can be held in 2021
A Japanese expert who has criticized the country's response to the coronavirus warned Monday that he is "pessimistic" that the postponed Olympics can be held even in 2021. "To be…
Stay calm and stay invested
THE current health crisis has brought about fear and doubt in the investment environment, and with good reason. We have experienced huge market declines and continue to struggle with…
Puro na lang sardinas!
ANG column na ito ay ginawa para sa mga taong may suliranin sa buhay na gusto ng agarang solusyon! Walang maliit o malaking problema, lahat dito, pantay-pantay! Huwag niyo…
So much uncertainty over GDP this year
AT the start of this year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) set a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth target for the Philippines of 6.5 to 7.5 percent for…
Born of spirit
Gospel: Jn 3:1-8 * THERE was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. He came to Jesus at night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that…
NBA prospect proud to be half-Pinoy
BY JONAS TERRADO Coach Eric Altamirano has plenty of fond memories of Fil-American NBA prospect Jalen Green who showcased his talents during his two Manila visits. Before…
Ateneo, La Salle raise P10 M in fight vs virus
Ateneo and La Salle have figured in numerous epic battles in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines – specifically in basketball and women’s volleyball competitions. But with the country…
Diaz ready to be a frontliner if only she’s here
BY WAYLON GALVEZ If only she’s in the country right now, national weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz would have been with fellow members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines…
