Health workers told to wear protective clothes vs virus
The Department of Health (DoH) advised health workers to observe precautionary measures amid the threat of the 2019 novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD). Health Undersecretary Rolando Enrique Domingo…
Mighty Sports-Creative advances to Dubai cage final vs Al Riyadi
2malonzo-dunk Mighty Sports-Creative Pacific warded off a late but spirited challenge from AS Sale of Morocco to eke out an 80-76 win and forge a mouth-watering title showdown with defending…
Suspension of Palace tours eyed
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) has recommended to Malacañang’s Internal House Affairs Office (IHAO) the suspension of Palace tours to secure Malacañang from the threat of the 2019 novel coronavirus…
PH intensifies control measures against Wuhan coronavirus
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar assured the public that the government is implementing the necessary precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the 2019-novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV-ARD). Andanar made…
Eala boosts ITF ranking after historic Australian Open win
BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Philippines’ top junior player Alex Eala is expected to boost her International Tennis Federation (ITF) world junior rankings this week following a historic victory at the…
Pacio keeps strawweight title as Lakay bets dominate rivals
By JAN CARLO ANOLIN Team Lakay went on rampage, winning four of five matches, highlighted by defending ONE strawweight king Joshua Pacio’s split decision against Brazilian challenger Alex…
PBA eyes higher revenue this coming season
BY TITO S. TALAO ROME — The Philippine Basketball Association’s ambitious plan to build its own venue, a project that could cost a billion, has been gathering dust…
Gauran, Velez humble foes in PPS Suarez netfest
Therese Gauran lived up to the hype, coming away with victories in lopsided fashion to emerge the lone “double” winner in the PPS-PEPP Fr. F. Suarez Cup national age group…
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
China faced deepening isolation over its coronavirus epidemic on Saturday as the death toll soared to 259, with the United States leading a growing list of nations to impose extraordinary…
Zambo stuns San Juan five in MPBL
Zamboanga stunned San Juan while Basilan trounced Pasay to boost their bids for top four finishes in the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Lakan Season elimination round on Friday night at Cuneta Astrodome.…
‘Not forgotten’ – grieving Lakers honor Bryant
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LeBron James spoke for everyone as the Los Angeles Lakers honored the memory of franchise icon Kobe Bryant on Friday, delivering the simple message: “Not forgotten.”…
Woman arrested for theft murdered in Negros Oriental
BACOLOD CITY – A woman was shot to death in Barangay Poblacion, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental last Thursday, a day after she was arrested for theft in Sta. Catalina, Negros…
Ilocos Sur enforces quarantine vs coronavirus
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur – Ilocos Sur Gov. Ryan Luis V. Singson has ordered provincial health authorities to strictly enforce the quarantine procedures and other disease prevention and control measures to…
Fire hits plastic plant in Pandacan
A fire broke out at a plastic factory in Pandacan, Manila on Saturday morning. The Manila Public Information office said that the fire currently engulfing a plastic plant under San…
People themselves must lead in drive on plastics
A BIG majority of Filipinos – seven out of 10 – are in favor of banning single-use plastics, according to a survey conducted recently by Social Weather Stations. The respondents…
