THE Philippines logged a high 10,179 recoveries from and 6,979 new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on Saturday, according to the Department of Health (DoH). This puts the total number of survivors to 1.013 million or 92.5 percent of the total 1.094 million cases reported. Meanwhile, 63,376 people, or 5.8 percent of all […]
PORTLAND, Oregon: Damian Lillard had 38 points to lead Portland to a 106-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday (Saturday in Manila) that gave the Trail Blazers the tiebreaker over its Western Conference foe as the season winds to a close. Lillard had five 3-pointers for the Blazers, which was back at home […]
TRAINING in the United States within the span of seven months was extremely difficult for Filipino boxing Olympic bet Eumir Marcial. Many things happened from October to May, including the death of Marcial’s brother Eliver, which led to Marcial patriarch Eulalio’s being indisposed. The 25-year-old Marcial admitted that these events took a toll on his […]
SIX-time Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Most Valuable Player (MVP) June Mar Fajardo is healthy and now ready to play, according to San Miguel Beermen head coach Leo Austria. “[The last] time the whole team held a meeting, he was asked if he’s ready to play, and he said ‘I’m ready.’ He’s eager to play,” Austria […]
COPENHAGEN: The European Union voiced skepticism on Friday over the United States’ sudden push to waive Covid vaccine patents to boost supply to poorer countries, while defending its own record as the world’s biggest exporter of doses. “An IP waiver will not solve the problems, will not bring a single dose of vaccine in the […]
THE provincial government of Davao Occidental is opposing the proposed construction of the Philippine National Police (PNP) training facility and housing project inside the ancestral domain of Manobo and B’laan tribes in Barangay Kalbay here in the town of Jose Abad Santos (JAS). In an interview, Gov. Claude Bautista said the proposed project was initiated […]
Rebels escape after standoff with govt troops MUSLIM extremists occupied a public market in the town of Datu Paglas in Maguindanao at dawn on Saturday but did not take any hostages and fled following a standoff with responding Army troops and police. Lt. Col. John Paul Baldomar, spokesman for the 6th Infantry Division of the […]
FILIPINO American point guard Remy Martin declared for the 2021 NBA Draft on Friday after a four-year career with the Arizona State University Sun Devils in the United States National Collegiate Athletic Association (US NCAA). “Guys, I just want to let you guys know that I am extremely grateful for the four years that you […]
RIO DE JANEIRO: Police in Brazil faced outraged protests and a United Nations call for an investigation on Friday after a raid on a Rio de Janeiro favela left 28 people dead — some reportedly killed in cold blood. “Stop killing us!” said hundreds of protesters from the impoverished neighborhood of Jacarezinho, who marched outside […]
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina: Phil Mickelson was 11 shots worse than his previous round at Quail Hollow. Bryson DeChambeau made an 8 on his 16th hole and headed straight for the exit. Turns out nothing was as bad as it seemed in the Wells Fargo Championship on Friday (Saturday in Manila). Morning gusts gave way to […]
ABOUT two million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Saturday. The arrival of additional doses of vaccines from Covax aboard Singapore Airlines was witnessed by Philippine government officials led by Department of Health Secretary Francsco Duque 3rd and National Task Force against Covid-19 chief implementor Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. […]
COTABATO, Philippines: Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said Saturday. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) did not take any hostage or put up resistance when army troops and police took positions at dawn Saturday near the public […]
TO debate or not to debate. That is the question. And a day after Malacanang announced that its spokesman Harry Roque Jr. will replace President Rodrigo Duterte in his supposed verbal tussle with former Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio on issues related to the West Philippine Sea, the Palace said on Saturday that this may […]
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is investigating reports involving health insurance fraud, an official said. Dr. Shirley Domingo, vice president for Corporate Affairs, said the state insurer has received more than 900 complaints of “upcasing” since the start of 2021 and 2,000 in 2020. Upcasing involves “converting” the condition of patients with mild illnesses […]
THE number of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the National Capital Region dropped further to 2,454 cases per day during the week of April 30 to May 6, suggesting a continued downward trend in the region, according to OCTA Research. In its May 7 report, the current daily average number of cases is […]
THE Philippines appealed to fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) for enhanced collaboration in areas such as conservation of marine resources, safety of navigation and communication at sea, and search and rescue operations, especially in the disputed South China Sea. “Maritime cooperation is a vital element, solid foundation for the prosperity, […]
CEBU: The KCS Computer Specialist Mandaue City proved to be lethal in the biggest stage of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas Vismin Super Cup after pulling off a stunning 67-66 victory over the MJAS Zenith Talisay City Aquastars in Game One of the best-of-three championship series at the Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara town here on Friday night, May 7, 2021. KCS Computer Specialist handed the Aquastars its first loss in the Vismin […]