Do we need China’s help?
Today's hot topic is whether or not we will soon need China's help in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Some people believe that we need not seek succor from…
PBA exercises extreme caution
By TITO S. TALAO & WAYLON GALVEZ Kevin Durant and three of his Brooklyn Nets teammates, according to reports, became the latest NBA players who tested positive for…
PARA Games reset to October
BY WAYLON GALVEZ The ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF) Board of Governors (BOG) is pushing through with the staging of the 10th ASEAN Para Games on Oct.…
Joining other Olympic qualifiers not an option for Diaz
BY WAYLON GALVEZ Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz is not taking any chances for now with regards to joining other Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs) to earn…
Coronavirus: Avoid taking ibuprofen for Covid-19 symptoms, says WHO
GENEVA (AFP) – The World Health Organization recommended on Tuesday (March 17) that people suffering Covid-19 symptoms avoid taking ibuprofen, after French officials warned that anti-inflammatory drugs could worsen effects…
US names IS chief on terror blacklist
The United States on Tuesday placed the new leader of the Islamic State group on its blacklist of terrorists, naming him as Amir Mohammed Abdul Rahman al-Mawli. Secretary of State…
New coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for days: study
The novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for days or in the air for several hours, according to a US-government funded study published Tuesday. Scientists found that the virus…
China to expel US journalists as media freedom row grows
BEIJING, China (AFP) - China on Wednesday announced it would expel American journalists from three major US newspapers, in one of the communist government's biggest crackdowns on the foreign press and escalating…
CNN Philippines goes off-air in coronavirus scare
CNN Philippines stopped broadcasting on Wednesday after a coronavirus case was confirmed in the building where the television channel is based, forcing it off the air while the offices are…
PSC closely monitoring athletes’ health status
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is closely monitoring the health status of its national athletes and coaches in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. PSC…
800 quarantine sites in Luzon
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has set up more or less 800 quarantine areas in mainland Luzon for commuters and motorists who would show symptoms of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19)…
Scammers use coronavirus to trick fearful South Africans
Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa's central bank has warned citizens against scammers visiting homes to "recall" banknotes and coins they said were contaminated with the novel coronavirus. The criminals carried…
DOTr sets bus routes for Metro Manila health workers
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Wednesday the routes of buses deployed to ferry frontline health workers amid the implementation of the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine. Transportation Secretary Arthur…
No slowing down for Ancajas after postponement of title fight
BY NICK GIONGCO Despite seeing his April 11 fight get postponed, world champion Jerwin Ancajas has no plan to slow down. Though he will no longer subject…
Cariaso pledges P100K to PBA personnel
BY JONAS TERRADO Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso has pledged a donation of P100,000 to PBA employees and arena personnel affected by the postponement of games due to the…
Olympic gymnastics qualifier in Tokyo canceled over virus
TOKYO (AFP) – A Tokyo Olympics gymnastics qualifier next month, which had hoped to feature US superstar Simone Biles among its participants, was cancelled Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic continued…
