President zooms in on bay pollution problem

  SHORTLY after he was handed the job of cleaning up Manila Bay, Secretary Roy Cimatu of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it would take at…

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Michelle Dee has new role

By ROBERT R. REQUINTINA ---- MISS World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee is now goodwill ambassador of the Autistic Society Philippines (ASP). Her appointment co­incided with the cel­ebration of National Autism…

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Anne Curtis, excited maging ina

BY RUEL J. MENDOZA ---- NAG-SHARE si Anne Curtis ng development ng kanyang pagbubuntis recently via social media. Malapit na ang due date niya, at ani Anne ramdam na niya…

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Gamboa formally assumes post as PNP chief

By MARTIN A. SADONGDONG After three months of being the officer-in-charge, Police Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa formally assumed as the 23rd chief of the 205,000-strong Philippine National Police yesterday afternoon.…

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Isko donates P4-M talent fee to victims of Taal eruption

  Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso donated P4 million of his talent fees to the residents of Batangas affected by Taal Volcano eruption. The Manila Public Information Office…

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3 Chinese bound for Boracay quarantined for mystery virus

By TARA YAP Three Chinese nationals bound for world-famous Boracay Island were quarantined for the mysterious Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-like  virus from China after arriving separately at the international airport…

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Jack Santiago named UE basketball coach

By Kristel Satumbaga   UNIVERSITY of the East officially announced the appointment of Jack Santiago as the new coach of the Red Warriors in the coming UAAP season. The school made…

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Manila cops arrest Chinese fugitive in Pampanga

A Chinese fugitive allegedly involved in illegal drug activities was arrested by Manila police in an operation in Clark, Pampanga. Police Major Rosalino Ibay, Jr. of the Manila Police District…

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For topping SEA Games, Team PH earns Athlete of the Year award from PSA

AMID the distractions and doubts hovering Team Philippines’ preparations and campaign for the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Filipinos remained poised and kept their focus on the task at hand, resulting…

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Araneta wants more Pinoy medalists in Tokyo Games

Chief of mission Nonong Araneta is in the process of finalizing the blueprint for the ambitious Philippine campaign in the Tokyo Olympics from July 24-Aug. 9. “This year, everything is…

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Lady Blazers lean on balanced attack to beat Letran tossers in NCAA

Waylon Galvez   Games Tuesday (The Arena, San Juan) 8:30 a.m. – Perpetual Help vs Lyceum (Junior’s) 10 a.m. – Perpetual Help vs Lyceum (Men’s) 12 noon – Perpetual Help…

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NorthPort trades Mercado to Phoenix, gets Revilla, Guevarra in return

BY JONAS TERRADO   SOL Mercado is on the move again after Phoenix Pulse acquired the veteran guard from NorthPort in two-for-one trade approved by the PBA Commissioner’s Office on Monday.…

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Ceres seeks Tokyo stint vs Thai club

BY JONAS TERRADO Game Tuesday (Bangkok, Thailand) 8 p.m. – Port FC vs Ceres   Ceres-Negros anticipates an even-tougher challenge when it seeks a spot in the final phase of…

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NHA downs Judiciary; PITC also wins in UNTV Cup

Games Wednesday (Paco Arena) 3 p.m. – Agriculture vs Judiciary 4:30 p.m. – NHA vs PITC   National Housing Authority (NHA) and Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) firmed up their…

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Skippers tab Malonzo as Titans settle for 17-year-old Baclig in D-L draft

BY JONAS TERRADO   Marinerong Pilipino became the surprise winner of the sweepstakes for Jamie Malonzo after selecting the former La Salle standout as the second overall pick of the…

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Arson suspect in Tondo fire surrenders to Isko

A man, who allegedly caused a fire that killed six people and injured six others in Tondo, Manila last week, surrendered to Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso before dawn Sunday.…

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