Duterte tosses aid distribution to DSWD
Malacañang said yesterday President Duterte has stripped local government units of their authority to distribute assistance during the novel coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic to avoid political patronage. Duterte said in an…
Wearing of face masks now mandatory
The national government has adopted the policy requiring those going outside to wear face masks, handkerchiefs, or other protective equipment to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus disease-2019…
NBI waits for Koko
By JEFFREY DAMICOG Sen. Koko Pimentel III will be invited to the National Bureau of Investigation for allegedly violating quarantine protocols once his self-quarantine ends. “He will also be sent…
Barangay volunteer gunned down in QC
A 38-year-old barangay volunteer was gunned down by four men onboard two motorcycles last Wednesday in Quezon City. Police Lt. Col. Romulus Gadaoni, Quezon City Police District Station 6 (Batasan)…
NPA couple yields, reunites with 9-month-old baby
GENERAL SANTOS CITY - A New People’s Army (NPA) couple had reunited with their nine month-old after they surrendered to military authorities in Malita, Davao Occidental last Wednesday. Lt. Col.…
No pool, no problem for PH swimmers; labor of love for PSI head
BY WAYLON GALVEZ Despite the difficulties and challenges following the implementation of lockdowns here and abroad due to coronavirus pandemic, members of the swimming national team…
Missing link? Erram hopes to help TNT end title drought
By JONAS TERRADO Poy Erram said it remains to be seen if he’ll be the missing piece TNT KaTropa needed in order to finally win a…
Pacquiao helps out Gensan, Sarangani folks
BY NICK GIONGCO While he is on self-imposed quarantine in Metro Manila, Sen. Manny Pacquiao isn’t turning his back on constituents in his hometown of General Santos…
Ninoy Aquino Stadium ready for new role – PSC
BY NICK GIONGCO The recently-refurbished Ninoy Aquino Stadium (NAS) can be reconfigured to accommodate 110-120 beds for the purpose of housing patients with mild symptoms of…
Negros Oriental quarantined starting April 3
BACOLOD CITY - The entire province of Negros Oriental will be placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) starting April 3, 2020 up to April 18, 2020 at the height of…
Local COVID-19 transmission reported in 3 W. Visayas areas
ILOILO CITY — Three areas in Western Visayas region have confirmed local transmissions of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Department of Health (DoH) identified Bacolod City in Negros Island and…
CHR raises alarm over rape of detainees in Marikina
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed over the alleged rape of detainees in Marikina City during the onslaught of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. CHR Spokesperson Atty.…
Buses in DOTr Free Ride Program to get fuel subsidies
Bus firms participating in the free ride program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are set to receive fuel subsidies from the agency to sustain the continued operation of the…
6 nabbed in Cavite ‘tupada’ operation
CAMP GEN. PANTALEON GARCIA, IMUS, Cavite --- At least six persons were arrested by police in a “tupada” (illegal cockpit) operation in Barangay Sapa II in Rosario municipality. The police…
Boxers, Muay Thai, MMA bets need help – GAB
BY NICK GIONGCO The names of licensed boxers, Muay Thai practitioners and mix-martial artists and their respective trainers and seconds numbering 1,133 will be submitted to the…
Severino, Frayna triumph in online chess tourneys
By Kristel Satumbaga Asian Para Games gold medalist Sander Severino and Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna came through with contrasting results Wednesday night to emerge champions in…
