Travel ban on HK, Macau partially lifted
The Philippine government has authorized a partial lifting of the travel ban on Hong Kong and Macau it earlier imposed as a precaution against the coronavirus threat. Presidential Spokesman Salvador…
Gilas match vs Indonesia to push through on Sunday
By JONAS TERRADO Gilas Pilipinas will play its only match of the upcoming 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers window after the world governing body ordered Indonesia to hold its…
GlobalPort-PH places 2nd in All Asia Cup
Philippine polo is moving forward in the right direction and the leadership of the Philippine National Federation of Polo Players (PNFPP) is extremely happy about the continued rise of the…
Davao, Zambo down rivals, near Chooks-MPBL semis
DAVAO CITY – Davao Occidental and Zamboanga endured bumpy rides toward victories in the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Lakan Season South division playoffs on Monday at the Rizal Memorial Colleges Gym here.…
Galedo hopes to reproduce Ronda Pilipinas glory
Mark Galedo and 7Eleven Cliqq-Air21 by Roadbike Philippines will make a much-awaited return in the LBC Ronda Pilipinas which is staging its 10th anniversary race starting on Feb. 23 in Sorsogon.…
Arevalo takes control with solid 68, leads by 5
Abby Arevalo bucked the heat and the sleek putting surface with a superb all-around game, shooting a bogey-free three-under 68 and seizing a huge five-stroke lead over Rianne Malixi at…
PH challenger Santisima is massive underdog vs Mexican champ
BY NICK GIONGCO Jeo Santisima was as bubbly as a child who had just walked inside Disneyland on Monday night (Tuesday in Manila) when he checked in at the…
OSG seeks gag order on quo warranto case vs ABS-CBN
By REY G. PANALIGAN AND GENALYN KABILING The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday morning ordered ABS-CBN Corporation and its subsidiary, ABS-CBN Convergence, Inc., to comment in five days on the…
Espenido: Who put me on the drug list?
CEBU CITY — “Who put me on the list?,” controversial police official Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido raised this question as he thanked President Duterte for keeping his trust on him…
Coronavirus death toll in China rises to 1,868
The World Health Organization has warned against a global over-reaction to the new coronavirus epidemic following panic-buying, event cancellations and concerns about cruise ship travel, as China’s official death toll…
Russian Embassy denies VFA talk with AFP chief
The Russian Embassy in Manila has vehemently denied that the courtesy call and meeting of Russian Ambassador Igor Khovaev with newly installed Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff…
Catholic Church sets measures vs COVID-19 this Lent
With the onset of the Lenten season on Feb. 26, Ash Wednesday, the Catholic Church will observe precautionary measures against the threat of the corona virus disease (COVID)-19. Catholic Bishops’…
No need for law legalizing medical marijuana – Sotto
Senate President Vicente Sotto III maintained on Tuesday that there is no need for Congress to pass a law legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Sotto reiterated his…
Criminology student dies in frat hazing in Sorsogon
By NIÑO N. LUCES SORSOGON CITY – A criminology student in Sorsogon town died while a fellow neophyte suffered injuries during fraternity initiation rites here on Sunday, police…
Kidapawan village councilor slain
KIDAPAWAN CITY – A suspected gun-for-hire shot dead a village councilor here past 11 a.m. on Monday, police official said. Lt. Col. Ramel Hojilla, city police director here, identified…
