Duterte slated for island-hopping amid COVID scare
President Duterte will travel around the country to boost the tourism industry amid concerns over the threat of the novel coronavirus in the Philippines. Duterte had said in a video…
SC fires lady MTCC judge
A lady judge of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities has been dismissed by the Supreme Court for not inhibiting herself and, instead, proceeded to resolve the cases involving a…
Ex-Philhealth chief to DoH; Domingo is new FDA head
President Duterte has appointed a new batch of government officials. Among them were former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. acting president Roy Ferrer as Health Assistant Secretary and Undersecretary Rolando Enrique…
8.2-M int’l tourists visit PH in 2019
International arrivals in the Philippines last year exceeded the 8.2-million visitor goal set by the government, the Department of Tourism said yesterday. A total of 8.26 million international tourists visited…
Senate OKs Good Manners and Right Conduct bill
The Senate has approved the bill making Good Manners and Right Conduct a core subject under the K-to-12 curriculum and be taught to all public and private elementary and high…
US evacuates from Japan virus ship as death toll climbs
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AFP) – The US flew home its citizens from a coronavirus-infected cruise ship in Japan yesterday, with other nations preparing to follow suit as global concerns grow over…
Virus infects 27 Pinoys in ship
By ROY MABASA The number of Filipinos onboard cruise ship MV Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 is now 27, the Department of Foreign Affairs said…
Duterte signs EO regulating drug prices
A price cap will be imposed on more than 100 drugs and medicines to improve public access to healthcare based on a new order of President Duterte. Under Executive Order…
Palace: Trillanes disgraced solon dishing out nonsense
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV is a discredited and disgraced lawmaker dishing out nonsense, Malacañang said yesterday, following the filing of sedition raps against him. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo brushed…
DepEd denies epidemic of illiteracy in Bicol
By GENALYN KABILING Education Secretary Leonor Briones yesterday denied any reported epidemic of illiteracy in the Bicol region, saying having difficulty reading does not mean a student is illiterate. Briones…
Guiao says NLEX will be in trouble in case Erram leaves
By JONAS TERRADO NLEX coach Yeng Guiao admitted that he will be in a dilemma if rumors of a trade that will send center Poy Erram to TNT KaTropa…
Scribes to honor Bianca, Stephan on PSA Awards Night
Two more outstanding Filipino athletes in Stephan Schrock and Bianca Pagdanganan will be the recipients of special awards from the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA). Schrock will be conferred with the…
Casimero gets Cuban connection in fight vs ‘Monster’
By NICK GIONGCO Filipino world boxing champion John Riel Casimero is getting a helping hand from Cuba as he gets ready for the fight of his life. Since…
PSC starts Hall of Fame selection process
Members of the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame convene on Tuesday (Feb. 18) for their initial meeting at the Philsports Complex The Philippine Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) 2020 Committee,…
AFP, DENR forge UNTV title clash
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) swept their respective semis series over the weekend and arranged what is expected to be an…
With newborn baby, Manuel is doubtful whether to join Gilas or not
By JONAS TERRADO Vic Manuel is having second thoughts on whether to join Gilas Pilipinas’ preparation for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers or use the extra hours to…
