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…
Aguilar, wife in fund-raising for surgical masks to be donated
By JONAS TERRADO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Japeth Aguilar and his wife have taken initiatives to provide surgical masks for health workers serving as frontliners in the…
Boyet de Leon, tinamaan ng COVID-19!
BY DANTE A. LAGANA *** KUNG may Hollywood celebrities na tinamaan ng salot na sakit na covid-19, ganoon din dito sa Pinas. Ibinunyag ng award-winning at beteranong aktor na si…
Back in the groove
Arnell Ignacio is on a roll. After serving in government for some time (he was Assistant Vice-President of Community Relation and Services Department at the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation…
This crisis is bigger than even the Olympics – IOC member
MONTREAL (AFP) – International Olympic Committee member Hayley Wickenheiser said Tuesday that vows to press ahead with plans for the Tokyo Games are “insensitive and irresponsible.” Wickenheiser, a member of…
Brady, greatest NFL quarterback, leaves Patriots, set for Bucs move
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Tom Brady announced his departure from the New England Patriots on Tuesday, ending a glittering career with the franchise which spanned 20 years and six Super…
