Manila passes anti-COVID discrimination measure
The local government of Manila has moved to protect its people from “stigmatization” brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by passing an ordinance that will penalize anyone discriminating people suspected…
Still a waiting game in PBA
BY TITO S. TALAO Three weeks after PBA commissioner Willie Marcial suspended the first conference Philippine Cup after only one game due to COVID-19 with no…
Global virus cases top a million, deaths surpass 50,000
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases around the world soared past one million on Thursday and deaths topped 50,000 as Europe reeled from the pandemic and the United States reported…
HPG tapped to ensure free flow of cargoes
The Joint Task Force Corona Virus Shield (JTF CV Shield) tapped on Friday the police’s Highway Patrol Group (HPG) in securing cargo vehicles that deliver food and other basic needs…
BI eases visa rules for departing foreigners
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is now allowing foreigners with approved visa applications to leave the country even if said visas have not been implemented and stamped in…
Yap out to overtake Magsanoc, Caidic in 3-point derby
By JONAS TERRADO Rain or Shine’s James Yap has an opportunity to close in on becoming the new three-point king once the PBA resumes play. Yap…
Boxing managers laud GAB initiative
BY NICK GIONGCO Boxing manager Joven Jimenez has a stable of 15 boxers, including International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas, and a training staff of…
Aussie league denies claim NBA hopeful LaMelo Ball bought team
SYDNEY (AFP) - Australia's professional basketball league denied on Friday that it had agreed to sell the Illawarra Hawks to LaMelo Ball, who solidified his 2020 NBA Draft top pick…
Marcial, 6 other PH boxers complete 14-day home quarantine
By Waylon Galvez The 7-man boxing national team that participated in the 2020 Asia and Oceania Boxing Olympic Qualifying Tournament last month in Jordan has recently finished…
His US fight on hold, Magsayo stays active
BY NICK GIONGCO With his fight in the US scuttled owing to the coronavirus pandemic, rising featherweight star Mark Magsayo remains busy and active so he…
Young Banal named Rizal-Xentro Mall coach in MPBL
Rizal-Xentro Mall will have a youthful tactician in Jonathan Banal in the coming fourth season of Chooks-to-Go Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The team announced the signing through its Facebook…
Dodgers player proposes home run derby to decide tied games
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Major League Baseball's 2020 season promises to look a lot different, and Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Justin Turner has an idea to keep games short in a campaign compressed by…
Olympic chiefs bracing for extra costs in rescheduling Tokyo Games
Olympic chiefs said Thursday they were bracing themselves for the extra costs incurred by rescheduling the Tokyo Games by a year to 2021. The historic decision to postpone the summer…
Donations show ‘togetherness’ against virus
LONDON (AFP) - The public response in donating to charity to help feed deprived children after an appeal by Marcus Rashford has impressed the Manchester United forward. The 22-year-old England…
Wimbledon chief fears ‘no more tennis this year’
Wimbledon chief Richard Lewis admitted on Thursday that he feared the remainder of the 2020 tennis season could be wiped out. Tennis has been in lockdown since early last month…
