In This Issue…
- Paying bills all in one place
- Sources: Northwestern promoting Polisky to AD
- Verstappen completes unwanted 'track limits' triple
- Verdejo charged after body of woman found
- Parker overcomes early knockdown to top Chisora
- Arum deems Fury-Joshua fight 'dead in the water'
- Canelo: Brokered kidnapped brother's '18 release
- Mayweather-Paul scheduled for June 6 in Miami
- Sulecki-Munguia clash rescheduled for June 19
- Late Marvin Hagler gets street named after him
- 2021 NFL draft: Team-by-team analysis of all 259 selections
- Biggest surprises, questions of the 2021 NFL draft
- 2021 NFL draft: Team-by-team analysis of all 259 selections
- Biggest surprises, questions of the 2021 NFL draft
- Alfa Romeo fail to overturn Imola penalty
- Surveying the scene after a wild Saturday
- Surveying the scene after a wild Saturday
- Players react to selections with dogs, table jumping and more
- Players react to selections with dogs, table jumping and more
- Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson
- Whom does Patriots top pick Mac Jones study most? Starts with Tom Brady
- Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson
- Whom does Patriots top pick Mac Jones study most? Starts with Tom Brady
- Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson
- Whom does Patriots top pick Mac Jones study most? Starts with Tom Brady
- Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson
- Whom does Patriots top pick Mac Jones study most? Starts with Tom Brady
- Hamilton vs. Verstappen is getting better with every race
- Hamilton vs. Verstappen is getting better with every race
- YouTuber tracks friend's date at Diamondbacks game, captivates Twitter
- YouTuber tracks friend's date at Diamondbacks game, captivates Twitter
- Basilashvili claims fifth ATP title at Munich Open
- Burmester races to five-stroke win in Tenerife
- How the new NBA play-in tournament works, and who you could see in it
- Abel Ramos upsets Omar Figueroa Jr.; Sebastian Fundora shines in KO victory
- Jenner: Transgender girls in girls' sports unfair
- Bunye: Private sector importation of vaccines
- Bunye: Private sector importation of vaccines
- Osaka upset by Muchova in Madrid Open 3-setter
- Philippines keeps good IP standing with US for 8th straight year
- Local carriers want quota on international passenger arrivals removed
- Coca-Cola Philippines, Basco sign MOU for PET bottle collection, recycling
- Global business sentiment improving but firms still cautious
- Fast-track e-vehicle development bill, says PIDS
- COVID-19 and the strongmen
- Metro Manila retail prices soar in March
- CTBEX Swiss challenge by end of this year or early 2022
- PNOC-EC not seen drilling during remaining Duterte term
- What’s next for Lucio Co?
- Bringing food to the table
- ALI to expand malls in Metro Manila, Cavite
- Warehouses nearly full as logistics firms expand
- Credit in Philippines to remain depressed
- OFW remittances may grow by 3.3% this year
- Dennis Uy still keen on casino despite swelling debt
- Mom tells Sue: ‘Preserve your dignity as a woman’
- The future of the industry
- Memories of past summers
- Mega Lotto prize to hit P122.5 million
- LTO resumes skeletal operations
- Woman caught with P.4 million shabu
- Manila aids relocated families
- P4 million marijuana seized in Tarlac
- Bacolod posts 9 more COVID-19 deaths
- Government urged to address chemical pollution
- Search and rescue for grounded barge’s crew terminated
- 2 activists nabbed in Bicol
- Independence
- COVID carrier singing ‘My Way’
- Phl is in a sinkhole; we need change
- Ivermectin vs ASF
- Cycle of hell
- EDITORIAL - Press freedom in the pandemic
- 4 swimmers in contention for Olympics
- Vaccination direction (part 2)
- Diaz, Obiena ramp up training
- Ancajas feted with Navy’s Gawad sa Kaunlaran
- Batangas open to hosting PBA workouts
- Which MLS youngsters are next in line for Europe?
- May 2021 Theme: Tend to Your Roots
- Lobaton: Bing and Albee in 2022?
- Politics of ‘MMA’ threatens Bacolod
- Politics of ‘MMA’ threatens Bacolod
- Lobaton: Bing and Albee in 2022?
- SK chairman, kauban patay
- EOC: Less than half of beds in 3 remaining BICs occupied
- EOC: Less than half of beds in 3 remaining BICs occupied
- NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Surveying the scene after a wild Saturday
- Hubog nga tanod patay sa bangga
- DSWD 7 mihimo sa unang 4Ps graduation ceremony
- Miabuso sa 2 ka lalake, gikasuhan
- 300 ka taga isla sa Olango midawat og suweldo sa Tupad
- Nagbuhi og hayupan gihigpitan sa Lapu
- Maguwang gitigbas sa manghod
- Seaman nasakit og Covid-19 UK variant
- 17 anyos naghikog
- Editoryal: Dobleng kalamboan
- Barrita: Positivity rate sa Covid-19 sa Cebu City mikunhod
- Nadela: Ayuda o politika?
- Talk to Papa Joe: Gustong moundang
- Talk to Papa Joe: Gustong moundang
- Basil: Aida Patana, Sugboanong beauty queen
- Basil: Aida Patana, Sugboanong beauty queen
- PascualLab mikuha sa Chosen
- Facebook study: People wanting convenience, new shopping experiences
- Facebook study: People wanting convenience, new shopping experiences
- Pandemic affects Davao CTTMO’s collection of parking fees
- Pandemic affects Davao CTTMO’s collection of parking fees
- DILG: Guidelines for strict Davao border out this week
- DILG: Guidelines for strict Davao border out this week
- Kidney disease, diabetes top comorbidities linked to Covid-19 deaths in Davao City
- Kidney disease, diabetes top comorbidities linked to Covid-19 deaths in Davao City
- Pagbalik ni De La Hoya gikahinaman: promoter
- PBA teams mag-training sa Batangas
- 'Suntok sa buwan'
- 20 MPUJs to offer free rides to health care workers, Apor
- 20 MPUJs to offer free rides to health care workers, Apor
- Kim wins Singapore title after Green's bogey finish
- Tourism commission to promote scenic spots in upland barangays
- Lapu-Lapu mayor cracks down on owners of strays
- Water supply shortage affects parts of Metro Cebu
- Tourism commission to promote scenic spots in upland barangays
- Lapu-Lapu mayor cracks down on owners of strays
- Water supply shortage affects parts of Metro Cebu
- Editorial: Premature announcement on border control
- Editorial: Premature announcement on border control
- Cebu City, DOH 7 partner in fight against tuberculosis
- Cebu City, DOH 7 partner in fight against tuberculosis
- Mendoza: Opening of classes to be determined by the President
- Mendoza: Opening of classes to be determined by the President
- NHL experts predict sleeper playoff teams, Presidents' Trophy winner, more
- Village exec, 2 others nabbed in anti-drug stings
- 34 ex-NPA rebels receive financial aid
- 34 ex-NPA rebels receive financial aid
- Village exec, 2 others nabbed in anti-drug stings
- Barmm builds 3 village halls in Maguindanao town
- Barmm builds 3 village halls in Maguindanao town
- 'Semi-closed borders' gikaguol
- 'Parking fees' sa siyudad lugi
- Mayor nga giingong lider sa PAG mitahan
- Genoguin: Asa kaha kutob kining Covid-19?
- Reed Juntilla catches fire as ARQ Lapu-Lapu ousts Dumaguete to advance to semis in VisMin Cup
- Editorial: Spreading information for public good
- Reed Juntilla catches fire as ARQ Lapu-Lapu ousts Dumaguete to advance to semis in VisMin Cup
- Wenceslao: Missed chances
- Editorial: Spreading information for public good
- Wenceslao: Missed chances
- Nalzaro: Thanks but no thanks; Read my lips: Gwen
- Nalzaro: Thanks but no thanks; Read my lips: Gwen
- Santa Cruz chapel renovated
- Virtual roundtable on Cebuano literature in ‘new normal’ held
- Santa Cruz chapel renovated
- Virtual roundtable on Cebuano literature in ‘new normal’ held
- IECEP Cebu chapter waives all past dues for unregistered, unrenewed members
- IECEP Cebu chapter waives all past dues for unregistered, unrenewed members
- Canoy aims for world break
- Canoy aims for world break
- GB native Van Lanen 'stoked' to be Packers pick
- Jets build around Wilson with 3 picks on offense
- Cards trade up for Wilson, Gator who threw shoe
- With uncertainty at QB, Texans nab Mills in draft
- Vikes get potential Cousins successor in QB Mond
- Back to the well: Pats draft Alabama's Barmore
- Rams use 1st pick on small but speedy WR Atwell
- Joe Horn 'disappointed' in coverage of son's pick
- GB native Van Lanen 'stoked' to be Packers pick
- Jets build around Wilson with 3 picks on offense
- Cards trade up for Wilson, Gator who threw shoe
- With uncertainty at QB, Texans nab Mills in draft
- Vikes get potential Cousins successor in QB Mond
- Back to the well: Pats draft Alabama's Barmore
- Rams use 1st pick on small but speedy WR Atwell
- Joe Horn 'disappointed' in coverage of son's pick
- Mendoza: Go back to Clark, guys
- Six-foot Exciminiano back in the groove
- Mendoza: Go back to Clark, guys
- Six-foot Exciminiano back in the groove
- Take a sip at Charlie’s Cup
- You Can Now Get a Baby Mop Onesie So Your Baby Can Clean Floors
- You Can Now Get a Baby Mop Onesie So Your Baby Can Clean Floors
- Fetalvero: What does China really want?
- 23K displaced tourism workers in region 7 to get financial aid
- PH to host global tourism summit in October
- Almirante: Contract adhesion
- 23K displaced tourism workers in region 7 to get financial aid
- PH to host global tourism summit in October
- Almirante: Contract adhesion
- After 40 years, catering business opens event place
- Central Luzon has 3rd highest Covid-19 cases in PH
- After 40 years, catering business opens event place
- Central Luzon has 3rd highest Covid-19 cases in PH
- Immigration bureau says foreign tourists still banned from Philippines
- Immigration bureau says foreign tourists still banned from Philippines
- 10,000 Ayuda proposal gets support
- 10,000 Ayuda proposal gets support
- Angeles Otop store sales to help city livelihood program
- P1.3M worth of shabu seized in Angeles City
- DA, LGU opens P250-M poultry dressing plant
- DA, LGU opens P250-M poultry dressing plant
- P1.3M worth of shabu seized in Angeles City
- Angeles Otop store sales to help city livelihood program
- Less than 10,000 Covid cases for 2 straight weeks
- Less than 10,000 Covid cases for 2 straight weeks
- Community pantry
- Community pantry
- Cervantes: St. Michael the Archangel: 'The events have been unleashed'
- Pangan: A sense of oneness
- Food packs
- Pangan: A sense of oneness
- Cervantes: St. Michael the Archangel: 'The events have been unleashed'
- Food packs
- Sapnu: Sino ang masuwerteng next Chief PNP
- Sapnu: Sino ang masuwerteng next Chief PNP
- What do the Packers do now that Rodgers wants out?
- What do the Packers do now that Rodgers wants out?
- YouTuber tracks friend's date at Diamondbacks game, captivates Twitter
- Ruiz outpoints Arreola for 1st win in 2 years
- UFC takeaways: Prochazka has done enough to earn title shot
- UFC takeaways: Prochazka has done enough to earn title shot
- Labor Day peaceful despite protests, police say
- Labor Day peaceful despite protests, police say
- LaFleur: 'Can't fathom' Rodgers not in Green Bay
- Meyer excited for 'slash' Etienne, sought Toney
- Stuard faced hard road to be Bucs' Mr. Irrelevant
- Seahawks talk to Sherman as DB mulls future
- SEC tops its own record with 65 players drafted
- Rhule the roost: Coach's wife keys Panthers pick
- Source: Bengals add KU RB with checkered past
- Broncos pass on QBs; GM 'happy with our group'
- LaFleur: 'Can't fathom' Rodgers not in Green Bay
- Meyer excited for 'slash' Etienne, sought Toney
- Stuard faced hard road to be Bucs' Mr. Irrelevant
- Seahawks talk to Sherman as DB mulls future
- SEC tops its own record with 65 players drafted
- Rhule the roost: Coach's wife keys Panthers pick
- Source: Bengals add KU RB with checkered past
- Broncos pass on QBs; GM 'happy with our group'
- Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Derby win
- Dixon wins IndyCar at Texas ahead of McLaughlin
- Tatum scores 60 and amazes the NBA world
- Bradley, Burns stay tied with 1-shot Valspar lead
- Breaking down the historic seasons of Vanderbilt's Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker
- NFL draft 2021: Players react to selections with dogs, table jumping and more
- NFL draft 2021: Players react to selections with dogs, table jumping and more
- First batch of Sputnik V arrives in Philippines
- First batch of Sputnik V arrives in Philippines
- Training with alligators: Eubank Jr.'s preparations on new trainer Jones Jr.'s farm
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Sources: Northwestern promoting Polisky to AD
May 02, 2021
Mike Polisky is being promoted to succeed Jim Phillips as Northwestern's athletic director, sources tell ESPN.Verstappen completes unwanted 'track limits' triple
May 02, 2021
Red Bull's Max Verstappen completed an unwanted 'track limits' triple when he was stripped of a fastest lap bonus point at the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday.Verdejo charged after body of woman found
May 02, 2021
Lightweight boxer Felix Verdejo was charged with kidnapping, carjacking resulting in death and intentionally killing an unborn child after the body of a missing woman was found.
Parker overcomes early knockdown to top Chisora
May 02, 2021
Joseph Parker recovered from a knockdown 10 seconds into Saturday's fight to earn a split decision win over Derek Chisora, keeping him in the hunt for a world heavyweight title shot in 2022.
Arum deems Fury-Joshua fight 'dead in the water'
May 02, 2021
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum turned the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight negotiating drama up a notch on Thursday when he referred to the discussed blockbuster boxing match for this summer as "dead in the water."
Canelo: Brokered kidnapped brother's '18 release
May 02, 2021
Boxer Canelo Alvarez said he negotiated with kidnappers about the release of his brother for three days leading up to his December 2018 fight vs. Rocky Fielding.
Mayweather-Paul scheduled for June 6 in Miami
May 02, 2021
Five-time world champion Floyd Mayweather will return to the ring to face YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Logan Paul at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on June 6 on Showtime PPV and Fanmio, it was announced Tuesday night.
Sulecki-Munguia clash rescheduled for June 19
May 02, 2021
After a pair of changes caused by injuries, Maciej Sulecki is once again set to face Jaime Munguia in a middleweight battle now set for June 19.Late Marvin Hagler gets street named after him
May 02, 2021
Middleweight boxing champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler is being celebrated in his Massachusetts hometown with a street named in his honor.2021 NFL draft: Team-by-team analysis of all 259 selections
May 02, 2021
The 2021 NFL draft is over. Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.Biggest surprises, questions of the 2021 NFL draft
May 02, 2021
Teams loaded up on offense early during the three-day affair, including five QBs in the first half of Round 1. What are the other big takeaways from the 2021 draft?
2021 NFL draft: Team-by-team analysis of all 259 selections
May 02, 2021
The 2021 NFL draft is over. Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.Biggest surprises, questions of the 2021 NFL draft
May 02, 2021
Teams loaded up on offense early during the three-day affair, including five QBs in the first half of Round 1. What are the other big takeaways from the 2021 draft?Alfa Romeo fail to overturn Imola penalty
May 02, 2021
The Alfa Romeo Formula One team failed on Sunday to overturn a penalty that cost Kimi Raikkonen points at last month's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.Surveying the scene after a wild Saturday
May 02, 2021
Saturday's huge slate provided quite a bit of clarity on all the playoff races, with one team clinching and one team eliminated.Surveying the scene after a wild Saturday
May 02, 2021
Saturday's huge slate provided quite a bit of clarity on all the playoff races, with one team clinching and one team eliminated.Players react to selections with dogs, table jumping and more
May 02, 2021
Draftees across the board had memorable reactions to hearing their names called.Players react to selections with dogs, table jumping and more
May 02, 2021
Draftees across the board had memorable reactions to hearing their names called.Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson
May 02, 2021
New York did everything it could through the draft to help its rookie quarterback, but there's one thing missing -- a veteran backup.Whom does Patriots top pick Mac Jones study most? Starts with Tom Brady
May 02, 2021
New England's No. 15 pick idolized the quarterback and displays a similar work ethic and passion for the game.Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson
May 02, 2021
New York did everything it could through the draft to help its rookie quarterback, but there's one thing missing -- a veteran backup.Whom does Patriots top pick Mac Jones study most? Starts with Tom Brady
May 02, 2021
New England's No. 15 pick idolized the quarterback and displays a similar work ethic and passion for the game.Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson
May 02, 2021
New York did everything it could through the draft to help its rookie quarterback, but there's one thing missing -- a veteran backup.Whom does Patriots top pick Mac Jones study most? Starts with Tom Brady
May 02, 2021
New England's No. 15 pick idolized the quarterback and displays a similar work ethic and passion for the game.Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson
May 02, 2021
New York did everything it could through the draft to help its rookie quarterback, but there's one thing missing -- a veteran backup.Whom does Patriots top pick Mac Jones study most? Starts with Tom Brady
May 02, 2021
New England's No. 15 pick idolized the quarterback and displays a similar work ethic and passion for the game.Hamilton vs. Verstappen is getting better with every race
May 02, 2021
It wasn't a classic, but the Portuguese Grand Prix showed the mutual respect developing between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen and just how closely matched the two drivers could be all season.
Hamilton vs. Verstappen is getting better with every race
May 02, 2021
It wasn't a classic, but the Portuguese Grand Prix showed the mutual respect developing between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen and just how closely matched the two drivers could be all season.
YouTuber tracks friend's date at Diamondbacks game, captivates Twitter
May 02, 2021
Connor Buckley wanted to check in on his friend's date. So he had the D-backs find the couple and show them on the big screen.YouTuber tracks friend's date at Diamondbacks game, captivates Twitter
May 02, 2021
Connor Buckley wanted to check in on his friend's date. So he had the D-backs find the couple and show them on the big screen.Basilashvili claims fifth ATP title at Munich Open
May 02, 2021
Nikoloz Basilashvili clinched his second title of the year with a 6-4, 7-6 (5) victory over Jan-Lennard Struff in the final of the Munich Open on Sunday.Burmester races to five-stroke win in Tenerife
May 02, 2021
South Africa's Dean Burmester captured his first European Tour title in just over four years on Sunday at the Tenerife Open.How the new NBA play-in tournament works, and who you could see in it
May 02, 2021
With time running out, here's everything to know about the NBA's new pre-playoff tournament.Abel Ramos upsets Omar Figueroa Jr.; Sebastian Fundora shines in KO victory
May 02, 2021
Fundora stayed unbeaten with an impressive win, and Abel Ramos made Figueroa quit in the corner.Jenner: Transgender girls in girls' sports unfair
May 02, 2021
Caitlyn Jenner, who is running for California governor, said she opposes transgender girls competing in girls' sports at school.Bunye: Private sector importation of vaccines
May 02, 2021
THE Duterte administration has taken a lot of hit for its handling (or mishandling) of the Covid-19 pandemic. But to be fair, this pandemic is something which no government anticipated and prepared for. There has been no previous reliable playbook which government could consult. Thus for most governments, it was "learn as you go" and "trial and error" during the early part of the pandemic.
I would not be too harsh in judging this administration. It was doing its best under the circumstances. However, if I were to fault the administration, it will be in its much delayed decision ...
Bunye: Private sector importation of vaccines
May 02, 2021
THE Duterte administration has taken a lot of hit for its handling (or mishandling) of the Covid-19 pandemic. But to be fair, this pandemic is something which no government anticipated and prepared for. There has been no previous reliable playbook which government could consult. Thus for most governments, it was "learn as you go" and "trial and error" during the early part of the pandemic.
I would not be too harsh in judging this administration. It was doing its best under the circumstances. However, if I were to fault the administration, it will be in its much delayed decision ...
Osaka upset by Muchova in Madrid Open 3-setter
May 02, 2021
Second-ranked Naomi Osaka is out of the Madrid Open as Karolina Muchova won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round Sunday.Philippines keeps good IP standing with US for 8th straight year
May 02, 2021
The Philippines was excluded for the eighth consecutive year from the US government’s list of countries with issues on intellectual property rights protection
Local carriers want quota on international passenger arrivals removed
May 02, 2021
Philippine carriers are hoping the government will scrap the daily quota imposed on international passenger arrivals in the country.Coca-Cola Philippines, Basco sign MOU for PET bottle collection, recycling
May 02, 2021
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. has partnered with the municipality of Basco in Batanes for the collection and recycling of polyethylene terephthalate bottles.
Global business sentiment improving but firms still cautious
May 02, 2021
Businesses all over the globe have become more optimistic as COVID-19 vaccines are rapidly deployed, but many remain cautious with the virus proving to be unpredictable.
Fast-track e-vehicle development bill, says PIDS
May 02, 2021
The passage of a bill on developing electric vehicles should be fast-tracked amid the sector’s potential for growth, especially as the country recovers from the pandemic in a green and sustainable manner, the state think tank said.
COVID-19 and the strongmen
May 02, 2021
The invisible virus is making fools out of strongmen leaders of nations. Yet, the strongmen refuse to get the message that dealing with the virus requires sticking to the science and putting politics aside.
Metro Manila retail prices soar in March
May 02, 2021
Retail prices of consumer goods in Metro Manila rose at a faster pace in March, the Philippine Statistics Authority said.CTBEX Swiss challenge by end of this year or early 2022
May 02, 2021
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. targets to proceed with the Swiss challenge for its unsolicited proposal to build the P22.43-billion Cavite-Tagaytay-Batangas Expressway late this year or early next year.
PNOC-EC not seen drilling during remaining Duterte term
May 02, 2021
PNOC Exploration Corp. is unlikely to start drilling in its oil and gas prospects within the Duterte administration, even as government has been pushing to reignite the country’s upstream sector to harness indigenous resources, according to the state-run firm’s top official.
What’s next for Lucio Co?
May 02, 2021
Lucio Co is perhaps the most quiet and media-shy tycoon in the country, rarely revealing his plans big or small for his sprawling business empire until they’re complete.
Bringing food to the table
May 02, 2021
Investment analysis isn’t always about where the market is headed. Sometimes we need to go micro and look at coping mechanisms in these pandemic times at the company level.
ALI to expand malls in Metro Manila, Cavite
May 02, 2021
According to its reinvestment plan for its P1.4 billion proceeds from the sale of shares, ALI will fund ongoing and future investments in Trinoma in Quezon City, Glorietta and Greenbelt in Makati and Evio City in Cavite.
Warehouses nearly full as logistics firms expand
May 02, 2021
Nearly every warehouse in Metro Manila and Central Luzon was taken up in the first quarter as the logistics sector expands its operations to take advantage of the rising demand for fast moving consumer goods.
Credit in Philippines to remain depressed
May 02, 2021
Credit growth in the Philippines and five other emerging economies in Asia is likely to remain depressed over the next 12 to 18 months amid weak demand and the risk-averse stance of banks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ANZ Research.
OFW remittances may grow by 3.3% this year
May 02, 2021
Remittances from overseas Filipino workers may bounce back with a growth of 3.3 percent this year as the global economy recovers from COVID-19, according to Malaysian financial giant Maybank.
Dennis Uy still keen on casino despite swelling debt
May 02, 2021
Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy is targeting to open his maiden casino resort in Cebu before the end of the year despite the difficult business environment brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mom tells Sue: ‘Preserve your dignity as a woman’
May 02, 2021
Sue Ramirez and her mom Chit Dodd had a funny and moving exchange recently that should resonate with a lot of mothers and daughters out there.
The future of the industry
May 02, 2021
Says TBA Studios exec Ting Nebrida, ‘Until then, we will continue to produce fresh and high-quality content.’Memories of past summers
May 02, 2021
It’s May and summer is undeniably here.Mega Lotto prize to hit P122.5 million
May 02, 2021
The Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot is estimated to reach P122.5 million for tonight’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced yesterday.LTO resumes skeletal operations
May 02, 2021
The Land Transportation Office will resume limited operations in the National Capital Region Plus bubble beginning today.Woman caught with P.4 million shabu
May 02, 2021
A woman was apprehended for alleged possession of P400,000 worth of shabu during a sting in Taguig City over the weekend.Manila aids relocated families
May 02, 2021
The Manila city government has delivered food packs to over 1,000 families relocated to Trece Martires in Cavite.P4 million marijuana seized in Tarlac
May 02, 2021
At least P4 million worth of dried marijuana bricks and cannabis oil were seized from three drug suspects during a sting in Tarlac City yesterday morning.
Bacolod posts 9 more COVID-19 deaths
May 02, 2021
Nine COVID-related deaths were recorded in this city on Saturday, the Department of Health in Western Visayas reported yesterday.Government urged to address chemical pollution
May 02, 2021
Environmental watchdogs EcoWaste Coalition and Oceana Philippines have urged the government and other sectors to address the problem on chemical pollution.
Search and rescue for grounded barge’s crew terminated
May 02, 2021
The Philippine Coast Guard yesterday terminated the search and rescue operations for the seven crewmembers of the LCT Cebu Great Ocean that ran aground during the onslaught of Typhoon Bising in Surigao del Norte last month.
2 activists nabbed in Bicol
May 02, 2021
Two activists were arrested in separate police operations that resulted in the recovery of firearms and explosives in the Bicol region at dawn yesterday.
Independence
May 02, 2021
"Only those with independent means can afford independent views.” Virginia Woolf, the English writer, stated this truism.COVID carrier singing ‘My Way’
May 02, 2021
For those of us who dutifully observe health protocols by wearing face masks, observing social distance and limiting our activities to essentials, there is nothing more infuriating than to see a bunch of tambays, tricycle drivers or teenagers or senior citizens hanging out in the “kanto” chit chatting as if there was no pandemic or outbreak of COVID-19.
Phl is in a sinkhole; we need change
May 02, 2021
At the rate we are going with our fight against COVID-19 and with the present state of the nation, we will soon find ourselves in a huge sinkhole.Ivermectin vs ASF
May 02, 2021
This is the time of the year when my dogs get their annual anti-rabies, five-in-one vaccination shots, and deworming.Cycle of hell
May 02, 2021
On May 1, the first day of the “flexi” MECQ, 9,226 new COVID infections were recorded nationwide.EDITORIAL - Press freedom in the pandemic
May 02, 2021
In this pandemic, a critical component of the response is the dissemination of timely, accurate and reliable information to the public.4 swimmers in contention for Olympics
May 02, 2021
Philippine Swimming Inc. president Lani Velasco called it an unprecedented feat for the country to list four tankers brandishing Olympic Selection Time B credentials, each within range of registering Olympic Qualifying Time A levels to automatically claim a ticket to the coming Tokyo Summer Games.
Vaccination direction (part 2)
May 02, 2021
There are still some sports stakeholders who are hesitant to be vaccinated, even if it were required for international travel.Diaz, Obiena ramp up training
May 02, 2021
Tokyo-bound Hidilyn Diaz and EJ Obiena have intensified their training going into the final stretch of training with a goal of winning an elusive Olympic gold.
Ancajas feted with Navy’s Gawad sa Kaunlaran
May 02, 2021
In recognition of his recent victory against a Mexican challenger in a bout in the US, reservist and boxing champion Jerwin Ancajas has received the “Gawad sa Kaunlaran” Award from the Philippine Navy.
Batangas open to hosting PBA workouts
May 02, 2021
With Metro Manila still under stricter quarantine status, nearby Batangas City looms as a possible training hub for the PBA teams in the leadup to the targeted season opening in June.
Which MLS youngsters are next in line for Europe?
May 02, 2021
The number of MLS-produced players across the Atlantic increases each transfer window, so keep an eye on Caden Clark, Gianluca Busio, Tanner Tessman and others as next to make the leap.
May 2021 Theme: Tend to Your Roots
May 02, 2021
This May, we're exploring the importance of caring for the part of ourselves the rest of the world does not see or feel: our roots.
Find all of the details about our May theme in today's post.
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Lobaton: Bing and Albee in 2022?
May 02, 2021
ON THE way to the coming elections next year, we can expect that we will be hearing surprises from our politicians and those aspiring to seek the people's mandate. This was proven when former third district congressman, Albee Benitez, transferred his voting registration at Bacolod City, to possibly trim down his options in the coming elections in 2022.
The transfer of Albee's registration may be viewed as trying to challenge the mayoralty position now occupied by incumbent mayor Bing Leonardia.
There is still no concrete declaration from Albee if he is truly running for mayor, but in all indications, ...
Politics of ‘MMA’ threatens Bacolod
May 02, 2021
NOT mixed martial arts but the politics of “Money Muscle Areglo” that is perceived so pronounced in the cities and towns outside of the provincial capital, Highly Urbanized City (HUC) of Bacolod, and believed by some active political circles to be mentored by the duo, former 3rd district congressman, also a known gambling mogul and kingmaker, and partylist representative known as the local leader of a breakaway group from the mainstream armed left.
Stories on the ground have repeatedly surfaced pointing to local and provincial politicians who believed to have sought the intervention and support of the known kingmaker ...
Politics of ‘MMA’ threatens Bacolod
May 02, 2021
NOT mixed martial arts but the politics of “Money Muscle Areglo” that is perceived so pronounced in the cities and towns outside of the provincial capital, Highly Urbanized City (HUC) of Bacolod, and believed by some active political circles to be mentored by the duo, former 3rd district congressman, also a known gambling mogul and kingmaker, and partylist representative known as the local leader of a breakaway group from the mainstream armed left.
Stories on the ground have repeatedly surfaced pointing to local and provincial politicians who believed to have sought the intervention and support of the known kingmaker ...
Lobaton: Bing and Albee in 2022?
May 02, 2021
ON THE way to the coming elections next year, we can expect that we will be hearing surprises from our politicians and those aspiring to seek the people's mandate. This was proven when former third district congressman, Albee Benitez, transferred his voting registration at Bacolod City, to possibly trim down his options in the coming elections in 2022.
The transfer of Albee's registration may be viewed as trying to challenge the mayoralty position now occupied by incumbent mayor Bing Leonardia.
There is still no concrete declaration from Albee if he is truly running for mayor, but in all indications, ...
SK chairman, kauban patay
May 02, 2021
PATAY dihadiha ang Sangguniang Kabataan chairman ug ang iyang kauban nga gikan naghatud og patay sa sam-ang human gidaro ang ilang motorsiklo sa military truck sa national highway sa Sitio Canduwang, Barangay Damolog, lungsod sa Sogod, alas 2:00 sa hapon sa Dominggo, Mayo 2.
Ang mga biktima mao si Rexcel Prescillas, 23, SK chairman sa Barangay Cabangahan, Sogod ug iyang silingan nga niangkas niya nga si Jestoni Comendador, 23.
Naangol sila si Rome Mae Alinsug, 21, minyo, ug Caroline Pepito, 23.
Lakip sa gidaro sa 6x6 truck sa military ang duha ka pick-up truck ug laing motorsiklo, hinuon walay ...
EOC: Less than half of beds in 3 remaining BICs occupied
May 02, 2021
THE Cebu City Government has reduced the number of operational barangay isolation centers (BICs) due to the low number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.
At the New Normal Oasis for Adaptation and a Home (Noah) Complex, only two blocks are being used since only a few Covid patients are confined there.
City Councilor Joel Garganera, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) deputy chief implementer, said only three BICs, which have a 380-bed capacity, are in use, but it did not name which ones.
The EOC data shows that as of Saturday, May 1, 2021, only 183 beds were occupied.
Garganera ...
EOC: Less than half of beds in 3 remaining BICs occupied
May 02, 2021
THE Cebu City Government has reduced the number of operational barangay isolation centers (BICs) due to the low number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.
At the New Normal Oasis for Adaptation and a Home (Noah) Complex, only two blocks are being used since only a few Covid patients are confined there.
City Councilor Joel Garganera, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) deputy chief implementer, said only three BICs, which have a 380-bed capacity, are in use, but it did not name which ones.
The EOC data shows that as of Saturday, May 1, 2021, only 183 beds were occupied.
Garganera ...
NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Surveying the scene after a wild Saturday
May 02, 2021
Saturday's huge slate provided quite a bit of clarity on all the playoff races, with one team clinching and one team eliminated.Hubog nga tanod patay sa bangga
May 02, 2021
Usa ka barangay tanod ang patay human iyang motorsiklo nabangga sa gikasugat nga laing motorsiklo sa alas 5:00 sa hapon niadtong Biyernes, Abril 30, sa provincial highway, Barangay Tamiao, lungsod sa Bantayan sa Isla sa Bantayan, Sugbo.
Si Angel Ybañez Desamparado, 48, minyo ug barangay tanod sa Brgy. Kangkaibe, Bantayan nakabsan sa kinabuhi.
Samtang grabi si Rolando Nepangue Desabille, 45, usa ka construction worker, dunay kapuyo ug taga Purok Avocado, Barangay Kangkaibe, Bantayan.
Si Patrolman Florante Desucatan sa Bantayan Police Station nga nahinabi sa Superbalita Cebu, nagkanayon nga hubog ang biktima.
Nag-inom kini uban sa iyang mga higala, sumala ...
DSWD 7 mihimo sa unang 4Ps graduation ceremony
May 02, 2021
UNANG graduation ceremony sa mga benepisaryo sa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program sa Central Visayas sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 gipahigayon sa lungsod sa Daanbantayan, Sugbo niadtong Abril 21.
Ang lungsod dunay 152 ka mga pamilya nga nakagraduwar na sa programa. Sa maong gidaghanon, 103 ka mga pamilya ang nakaabot na sa ‘level three of well-being’ o dili na matawag nga kabus kaayo. Samtang, ang 49 ka pamilya wala nay eligible children.
Si Assistant Regional Director for Operations Shalaine Marie Lucero namulong nga ang ilang dapit sa programa pulihan sa bag-ong pamilya nga kuwalipikado.
“Tungod sa ...
Miabuso sa 2 ka lalake, gikasuhan
May 02, 2021
NITAHAN sa Santander Police Station ang usa ka wedding coordinator human malutsi og warrant of arrest sa kasong Acts of Lasciviousness nga iyang giatubang gumikan sa giingong pagmolestiya og duha ka menor de edad nga lalake.
Ang mitahan nailhang si Junjun (tinuod ngan gitago ning mantalaan samtang wala pa makuha ang iyang habig), hingkod ang panuigon, lumad nga taga Bato, Samboan apan kasamtangang nanimuyo sa Lilo-an, Santander diin nagbase ang iyang negosyo.
Matod ni Police Corporal Jennifer Bohol sa Women and Children Protection Desk sa Santander Police Station nga ang Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 62 sa lungsod sa ...
300 ka taga isla sa Olango midawat og suweldo sa Tupad
May 02, 2021
DUL-AN sa 300 ka mga Oponganon sa isla sa Olango ang nahatagan sa ilang suweldo alang sa 14 ka adlaw nga pagtrabaho sa Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadavantaged/Displaced Workers o Tupad sa Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) 7.
Si Kongresista Paz Radaza sa bugtong distrito dakbayan sa Lapu-Lapu alang sa Kongreso, maoy niapud-apod sa mga benepisyaryo sa resibo sa money remittance diin kuhaon ang ilang sweldo niadtong Abril 30.
Ang kongresista maoy nangusog sa naasoyng programa nga mapahimuslan gayud sa mga Oponganon niining panahon sa pandemiya.
Gani sa tuyo nga mapalapdan pa ang pundo sa naasoyng programa alang ...
Nagbuhi og hayupan gihigpitan sa Lapu
May 02, 2021
GIPAHIMANGNOAN karon sa kagamhanan sa dakbayan sa Lapu-Lapu ubos sa pamunoan ni Mayor Junard ‘Ahong’ Chan nga ihigot ang ang tanang gibuhi nga baka o kanding.
Kini aron kalikayan ang disgrasya sa mga motorista sa kadalanan gumikan sa kahayopan.
Nasayran nga sagad sa mga hinungdan sa disgrasya ilabi na sa magmotorsiklo mao ang mga hayop nga nagsaoy-saoy sa kadalanan sa dakbayan.
Gipahinumdoman sa mayor ang mga Oponganon nga adunay dakong multa ang wala pagtarong paghigot sa ilang mga mananap gumikan kay aduna nay ordinansa ang dakbayan niini sulod sa dugay na nga panahon.
Ang makalapas pagamultahan base sa “Comprehensive ...
Maguwang gitigbas sa manghod
May 02, 2021
Ulo sa maguwang napahak human tigbasa sa iyang manghod sa alas 3:00 sa hapon niadtong Sabado, Mayo 1, sa Purok Sunflower, Suba 1, Brgy. Tuyan, dakbayan sa Naga.
Si Brenner Gutieres Obejero, 53, dunay kapuyo, pintor ug nagpuyo sa nahisgutang lugar, nalandig sa tambalanan. Samtang napusasan sa kapulisan ang manghod nga si Jessie Gutieres Obejero, 52, ug ulitawo.
Si police staff sgt. Organo Lungtad sa Naga Police Station nga nahinabi sa Superbalita Cebu, nagkanayon ang suspetsado nialigar nga hubog ang iyang maguwang.
Ang suspek nibutyag nga dihang naabot sa ilang panimalay ang iyang maguwang, nagmaoy kini. Walay igong basihan ...
Seaman nasakit og Covid-19 UK variant
May 02, 2021
GIKOMPIRMAR sa Department of Health (DOH) Region VIII nga usa ka 35 anyos nga seaman nga taga Eastern Visayas, naigo sa Covid-19 UK variant.
Giklaro sa DOH nga gawas sa Eastern Visayas, nakuha sa maong seaman ang UK variant ug posible pag-abot kini niya sa National Capital Region (NCR).
Matod sa DOH, niabot ang maong seaman sa NCR niadtong Septiyembre sa miaging tuig, gi-isolate og 20 ka adlaw.
Gikuhaan og samples ang seaman apan nagnegatibo kini sa virus.
Niuli kini sa Eastern Visayas ug pagka Marso nibalik kini sa kaulohan kay mosakay na pagbalik. Usa sa rekisitos sa pagbalik ...
17 anyos naghikog
May 02, 2021
Liquid error: undefined local variable or method `previous' for PostDrop:PostDropEditoryal: Dobleng kalamboan
May 02, 2021
GISUGAT ang unang semana ning Mayo sa dobleng kalamboan alang sa mga pagpaningkamot sa kagamhanan ug awtoridad sa panglawas sa dakbayan sa Sugbo batok sa coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Mobalik na karon, Mayo 3, ang Covid-19 vaccination rollout sa dakbayan human nadawat ang dugang 10,000 doses sa Sinovac gikan sa Department of Health (DOH) Central Visayas niadtong Biyernes, Abril 30.
Si Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama sa Vaccine Advisory Board nagkanayon nga unang maatiman mao ang senior citizens sa waiting list ug kadtong nakadawat og text message niadtong Abril 23, kataposang adlaw sa unang paghatag og bakuna sa ...
Barrita: Positivity rate sa Covid-19 sa Cebu City mikunhod
May 02, 2021
PADAYONG nikunhod ang positivity rate sa Covid-19 sa siyudad sa Sugbo, sumala sa Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Si Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera, deputy chief implementer sa EOC, niingon nga 56 ra ang positibo sa 1,497 ka mga tawo nga nikuha og Covid-19 test niadtong Biyernes, Abril 30.
Ang positivity rate anaa sa 3.74 porsiyento, ang kinaubsan ning tuiga ug ubos sa five percent threshold sa World Health Organization. Apan sa tibuok buwan sa Abril, ang positivity rate anaa sa 9.37 porsiyento kay 1,724 ang nagpositibo sa 249,178 ka mga tawo nga nikuha og Covid-19 test.
Mas ubos gihapon ...
Nadela: Ayuda o politika?
May 02, 2021
NADUNGAGAN og usa ang listahan sa mga naangol sa Trans Central Highway kagabii. Ako ni nga nasayran gikan ni Kapitan William Genel sa Barangay Gaas, Balamban gahapon, Mayo 2. Iyaha ko nga gipakita sa nagusbat nga motorsiklo nga giparada atubangan sa barangay hall gahapon sa buntag. Sa miaging gabii, ang maong motorsiklo nga gimaneho sa usa ka Michael James Ates nga taga Opon, nidasmag sa nagparada nga sakyanan nga gimaneho ni Jeffrey Fernandez nga taga Kalunasan, Cebu City. Giingong nagkaon si Fernandez niadtong tungura sa kan-anan nga nahimutang sa sitio Pangpang.
Ang Barangay Gaas Vehicular Accident Toll Board nga ...
Talk to Papa Joe: Gustong moundang
May 02, 2021
Dear Papa Joe,
Tawga ko sa ngan nga Myrna, minyo. Kining akong problema kabahin sa akong bana kay midesisyon na nga mo-resign kay lagi gigipit siya sa iyang amo.
Kini akong bana gikan pa ni sa ginikanan sa iyang amo karon isip sinaligan sa mga trabahante sa ila. Kining akong bana naanad ni na nga magsige sab og absent sa una pa kay naa may mga panahon na wa kaayoy trabahuon. Apan karon, gusto sa amo niya nga motrabaho sa saktong oras kay sakto lagi ang sweldo kay matod pa sa amo niya nako kay suod baya namo ni, ...
Talk to Papa Joe: Gustong moundang
May 02, 2021
Dear Papa Joe,
Tawga ko sa ngan nga Myrna, minyo. Kining akong problema kabahin sa akong bana kay midesisyon na nga mo-resign kay lagi gigipit siya sa iyang amo.
Kini akong bana gikan pa ni sa ginikanan sa iyang amo karon isip sinaligan sa mga trabahante sa ila. Kining akong bana naanad ni na nga magsige sab og absent sa una pa kay naa may mga panahon na wa kaayoy trabahuon. Apan karon, gusto sa amo niya nga motrabaho sa saktong oras kay sakto lagi ang sweldo kay matod pa sa amo niya nako kay suod baya namo ni, ...
Basil: Aida Patana, Sugboanong beauty queen
May 02, 2021
MANILA – Sa akong miagi nga kulom diin ang ang akong topic mao si Claudine Barretto ug in passing nahisgutan nako ang Cebuana socialite nga si Aida Patana nga kaniadto pa matunog ang pangalan bisan dinhi sa Manila kay lagi sa showbiz umiikot ang iyang buhay being the concert producer sa mga sikat nga singers dili lang sa local kundi mga foreign singers pa.
Never pang nag-krus ang dalan namo ni Aida until last Saturday sa dihang nibisita ako sa studio sa show nga “Sikat Noon, Sikat Ngayon” sa EuroTV hosted by China Roces, Throy Catan ug Lito de ...
Basil: Aida Patana, Sugboanong beauty queen
May 02, 2021
MANILA – Sa akong miagi nga kulom diin ang ang akong topic mao si Claudine Barretto ug in passing nahisgutan nako ang Cebuana socialite nga si Aida Patana nga kaniadto pa matunog ang pangalan bisan dinhi sa Manila kay lagi sa showbiz umiikot ang iyang buhay being the concert producer sa mga sikat nga singers dili lang sa local kundi mga foreign singers pa.
Never pang nag-krus ang dalan namo ni Aida until last Saturday sa dihang nibisita ako sa studio sa show nga “Sikat Noon, Sikat Ngayon” sa EuroTV hosted by China Roces, Throy Catan ug Lito de ...
PascualLab mikuha sa Chosen
May 02, 2021
TALIWALA sa pandemiya, ang Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab) ug ang international child-focused organization World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. (World Vision) naghatod og paglaum sa mga bata nga nanginahanglan pinaagi sa child sponsorship initiative, Chosen.
Pinaagi sa Chosen, ang mga bata makabaton og kahigayonan ug opurtunidad sa pagpili sa ilang sponsors. Kasagaran sa sponsorship programs, ang mga bata usahay nagpaabot og taas nga panahon una mapilian. Pinaagi niini nga charity program, sila dunay kahigayonan sa pag-angkon sa maayong kaugmaon pinaagi sa pagpili.
Sa paghatag og gahom sa underprivileged children sa World Vision-assisted communities ug pagpaambit kanila sa financial assistance ug ...
Facebook study: People wanting convenience, new shopping experiences
May 02, 2021
RIGHT before our eyes, we saw how Covid-19 shifted a majority of our daily life to some form of digital platform.
In a previous interview with Ingenuity Chief Executive Officer John Naranjo, he said one of the evident changes brought by the rapid digitalization was video conferencing. While video conferencing is nothing new, it has become more common nowadays.
"Free or low-cost video conferencing has allowed everyone to work together while being physically separated. Government agencies have been able to set and move policies forward, students have been able to attend classes, doctors have been able to see patients ...
Facebook study: People wanting convenience, new shopping experiences
May 02, 2021
RIGHT before our eyes, we saw how Covid-19 shifted a majority of our daily life to some form of digital platform.
In a previous interview with Ingenuity Chief Executive Officer John Naranjo, he said one of the evident changes brought by the rapid digitalization was video conferencing. While video conferencing is nothing new, it has become more common nowadays.
"Free or low-cost video conferencing has allowed everyone to work together while being physically separated. Government agencies have been able to set and move policies forward, students have been able to attend classes, doctors have been able to see patients ...
Pandemic affects Davao CTTMO’s collection of parking fees
May 02, 2021
DUE to the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing road constructions in some designated streets, the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) admitted that Davao City's collection of pay parking fees is affected.
CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude said in a press conference that they are incurring an average of P20,000 daily losses due to ongoing road construction on some streets designated as pay parking areas.
"From Febuary 2020 to February 2021, naa gyud diperensya (there is a huge difference)," Abude said.
He added that the city incurred losses when Davao City shifted to enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from April to ...
Pandemic affects Davao CTTMO’s collection of parking fees
May 02, 2021
DUE to the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing road constructions in some designated streets, the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) admitted that Davao City's collection of pay parking fees is affected.
CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude said in a press conference that they are incurring an average of P20,000 daily losses due to ongoing road construction on some streets designated as pay parking areas.
"From Febuary 2020 to February 2021, naa gyud diperensya (there is a huge difference)," Abude said.
He added that the city incurred losses when Davao City shifted to enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from April to ...
DILG: Guidelines for strict Davao border out this week
May 02, 2021
AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Interior and Local Government-Davao Region (DILG-Davao) said the guidelines for stricter screening measures for travelers passing the region's checkpoints are expected to be issued this week.
DILG-Davao Director Alex Roldan told SunStar Davao that the Regional Interagency Task Force (RIATF) Against Covid-19 is currently finalizing the resolution that will provide the specific requirements for travelers coming from outside the region.
This is in response to the appeal made by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to RIATF recommending the imposition of stringent screening measures in border checkpoints within the region.
Roldan said among the ...
DILG: Guidelines for strict Davao border out this week
May 02, 2021
AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Interior and Local Government-Davao Region (DILG-Davao) said the guidelines for stricter screening measures for travelers passing the region's checkpoints are expected to be issued this week.
DILG-Davao Director Alex Roldan told SunStar Davao that the Regional Interagency Task Force (RIATF) Against Covid-19 is currently finalizing the resolution that will provide the specific requirements for travelers coming from outside the region.
This is in response to the appeal made by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to RIATF recommending the imposition of stringent screening measures in border checkpoints within the region.
Roldan said among the ...
Kidney disease, diabetes top comorbidities linked to Covid-19 deaths in Davao City
May 02, 2021
KIDNEY disease and diabetes topped the comorbidities linked to Covid-19 deaths in Davao City, a local health official said.
Davao City Health Office (CHO) Acting Head Dr. Ashley Lopez said from March 15, 2020 to April 24, 2021, out of the 685 Covid-19 deaths, 75 to 80 percent had prevailing illnesses like kidney disease and diabetes.
According to Lopez, someone with comorbidities will most likely end up as a chronic Covid-19 patient once infected with the virus.
“The mayor would like to address the urgency of giving vaccines to this group. Hinaut matagaan og priority (I really hope they ...
Kidney disease, diabetes top comorbidities linked to Covid-19 deaths in Davao City
May 02, 2021
KIDNEY disease and diabetes topped the comorbidities linked to Covid-19 deaths in Davao City, a local health official said.
Davao City Health Office (CHO) Acting Head Dr. Ashley Lopez said from March 15, 2020 to April 24, 2021, out of the 685 Covid-19 deaths, 75 to 80 percent had prevailing illnesses like kidney disease and diabetes.
According to Lopez, someone with comorbidities will most likely end up as a chronic Covid-19 patient once infected with the virus.
“The mayor would like to address the urgency of giving vaccines to this group. Hinaut matagaan og priority (I really hope they ...
Pagbalik ni De La Hoya gikahinaman: promoter
May 02, 2021
NAGTUO si Triller CEO Ryan Kavanaugh nga ang pagbalik og saka ibabaw sa ring ni kanhi 6-division champion Oscar De La Hoya mahimong usa sa labing dakong mga away nga mahitabo sa 2021.
Si De La Hoya miretiro niadtong 2008 human siya nakatilaw og grabeng kastigo batok sa Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.
Sa pagretiro ni De La Hoya, nagtutok na lang siya sa pagpadagan sa iyang boxing promotional outfit nga mao ang Golden Boy Promotions.
Apan sa miaging pipila ka mga semana, ang 48 anyos nga Mexican-American fighter kalit lang mianunsyo na nagplano siyang moaway og balik karong ...
PBA teams mag-training sa Batangas
May 02, 2021
Andam modawat ang local government sa Batangas City nga modawat sa teams sa Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) nga mag-training sa ilang dapit pinaagi sa bubble set-up.
Ang PBA naglaraw nga makasugod sa ilang 46th season karong Hunyo ning tuiga hinungdan nga nagkinahanglan na nga makapraktis ang tanan nilang miyembrong teams.
Apan dili makapraktis ang teams sa Metro Manila gumikan sa hugot nga restriksyon tungod sa pagsulbong sa mga kaso sa COVID-19.
Aduna na’y inisyal nga gisabutan sila si PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial, Batangas City Mayor Beverley Dimacuha ug Congressman Marvey Marino kabahin ning maong lakang pinaagi sa telepono.
“Okay ...
'Suntok sa buwan'
May 02, 2021
Sa wala pa nahimong atleta ang Olympian nga si Mary Joy Tabal, pangandoy na niini nga malakip sa lista sa mga atleta nga nag-endorso sa Milo chocolate drink.
Sigon pa niini nga matag buntag sa iyang pagkutaw sa Milo chocolate drink, iyang makita ang hulagway sa mga atleta nga napatik sa sachet niini ug didto nagsugod ang iyang dako nga pangandoy.
Gihulagway ni Tabal ang iyang pangandoy nga “suntok sa buwan” ug bisan sa iyang mga damgo, wala siya magdahom nga matinuod kini.
Ang “suntok sa buwan” usa ka pasumbingay sa sinultiang Tagalog nga nagpasabot sa Bisaya nga “daw ...
20 MPUJs to offer free rides to health care workers, Apor
May 02, 2021
TWENTY modern public utility jeepneys (MPUJs) will be deployed in Cebu under the second scheme of the free ride service contracting program of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Central Visayas on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
Eduardo Montealto Jr., LTFRB-Central Visayas director, said these MPUJ units will augment the first batch of 10 public utility buses (Ceres buses) that was deployed to ferry health care workers for free.
The 20 MPUJs will cater to both health care workers and authorized persons outside of residence.
These will be deployed following their original routes.
“The payout for this will ...
20 MPUJs to offer free rides to health care workers, Apor
May 02, 2021
TWENTY modern public utility jeepneys (MPUJs) will be deployed in Cebu under the second scheme of the free ride service contracting program of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Central Visayas on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
Eduardo Montealto Jr., LTFRB-Central Visayas director, said these MPUJ units will augment the first batch of 10 public utility buses (Ceres buses) that was deployed to ferry health care workers for free.
The 20 MPUJs will cater to both health care workers and authorized persons outside of residence.
These will be deployed following their original routes.
“The payout for this will ...
Kim wins Singapore title after Green's bogey finish
May 02, 2021
Kim Hyo-joo won the HSBC Women's World Championship at Singapore's Sentosa Golf Club on Sunday as Australian Hannah Green bogeyed the last two holes to hand the South Korean victory.
Tourism commission to promote scenic spots in upland barangays
May 02, 2021
TO REVIVE Cebu City’s tourism industry, the Cebu City Tourism Commission is identifying sites in various barangays to be promoted as tourist spots.
Tourism Commissioner Jocelyn Pesquera said the City aims to boost tourism in mountain barangays, which offer a number of possible tourist spots.
The commission is currently inspecting waterfalls in Barangays Budlaan and Tagba-o.
Pesquera said the commission, in coordination with various government agencies, targets to introduce canyoneering in Tagba-o.
“The falls are viable for tourism,” said Pesquera.
The commission, though, is prioritizing safety should a number of visitors go to the area, she said.
She said ...
Lapu-Lapu mayor cracks down on owners of strays
May 02, 2021
LAPU-LAPU Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan has reminded constituents who own cows, goats and dogs to keep them on a leash to prevent road accidents.
There have been instances when drivers, mostly of motorcycles, crash when they encounter these animals suddenly crossing the street.
Chan said owners who fail to leash their animals will face a penalty since the City has an ordinance that punishes animal neglect.
Section 3 of Article 5 of City Ordinance 484-97, or the Comprehensive Environmental and Sanitation Code of Lapu-Lapu City, states: “Owner of animals shall see to it that these animals/pets shall ...
Water supply shortage affects parts of Metro Cebu
May 02, 2021
SOME areas in Metro Cebu are experiencing a water shortage due to the reduced water production of the Cebu Manila Water Development (CMWD).
Affected areas include Compostela, Liloan, Consolacion, Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City and parts of Cebu City, mainly a portion of M.J. Cuenco Ave., lower Barangay Mabolo, North Reclamation Area, pier area, Barangay Carreta, Barangay Lorega-San Miguel, Barangay Tejero, Barangay T. Padilla, Barangay Tinago and part of Imus St.
Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) information officer Edna Inocando said the water supply in affected areas will not totally stop, adding that the water pressure only dropped.
The MCWD ...
Tourism commission to promote scenic spots in upland barangays
May 02, 2021
TO REVIVE Cebu City’s tourism industry, the Cebu City Tourism Commission is identifying sites in various barangays to be promoted as tourist spots.
Tourism Commissioner Jocelyn Pesquera said the City aims to boost tourism in mountain barangays, which offer a number of possible tourist spots.
The commission is currently inspecting waterfalls in Barangays Budlaan and Tagba-o.
Pesquera said the commission, in coordination with various government agencies, targets to introduce canyoneering in Tagba-o.
“The falls are viable for tourism,” said Pesquera.
The commission, though, is prioritizing safety should a number of visitors go to the area, she said.
She said ...
Lapu-Lapu mayor cracks down on owners of strays
May 02, 2021
LAPU-LAPU Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan has reminded constituents who own cows, goats and dogs to keep them on a leash to prevent road accidents.
There have been instances when drivers, mostly of motorcycles, crash when they encounter these animals suddenly crossing the street.
Chan said owners who fail to leash their animals will face a penalty since the City has an ordinance that punishes animal neglect.
Section 3 of Article 5 of City Ordinance 484-97, or the Comprehensive Environmental and Sanitation Code of Lapu-Lapu City, states: “Owner of animals shall see to it that these animals/pets shall ...
Water supply shortage affects parts of Metro Cebu
May 02, 2021
SOME areas in Metro Cebu are experiencing a water shortage due to the reduced water production of the Cebu Manila Water Development (CMWD).
Affected areas include Compostela, Liloan, Consolacion, Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City and parts of Cebu City, mainly a portion of M.J. Cuenco Ave., lower Barangay Mabolo, North Reclamation Area, pier area, Barangay Carreta, Barangay Lorega-San Miguel, Barangay Tejero, Barangay T. Padilla, Barangay Tinago and part of Imus St.
Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) information officer Edna Inocando said the water supply in affected areas will not totally stop, adding that the water pressure only dropped.
The MCWD ...
Editorial: Premature announcement on border control
May 02, 2021
LAST week, Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte announced that she has requested the Regional Inter-agency Task Force (RIATF) to tighten the borders of Davao Region.
"We wrote to the RIATF about [semi-]closing Davao Region [sa] mga travelers gikan sa gawas sa (to travelers outside) Davao Region. Ang atoang RIATF nagpa-comment na sila sa mga (the RIATF already sought the comment of our) local chief executive about this plan," Duterte-Carpio said in an interview on 87.5 FM Davao City Disaster Radio.
Department of the Interior and Local Government-Davao Region (DILG-Davao) Director Alex Roldan said in a separate interview that ...
Editorial: Premature announcement on border control
May 02, 2021
LAST week, Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte announced that she has requested the Regional Inter-agency Task Force (RIATF) to tighten the borders of Davao Region.
"We wrote to the RIATF about [semi-]closing Davao Region [sa] mga travelers gikan sa gawas sa (to travelers outside) Davao Region. Ang atoang RIATF nagpa-comment na sila sa mga (the RIATF already sought the comment of our) local chief executive about this plan," Duterte-Carpio said in an interview on 87.5 FM Davao City Disaster Radio.
Department of the Interior and Local Government-Davao Region (DILG-Davao) Director Alex Roldan said in a separate interview that ...
Cebu City, DOH 7 partner in fight against tuberculosis
May 02, 2021
HEALTH authorities and the Cebu City Government launched the local tuberculosis (Tb) program called the Citywide Tb Elimination Campaign (Citec) in Barangays Mambaling and Pasil on Friday, April 30, 2021.
Dr. Sharon Laurel, national health program coordinator of the Department of Health (DOH) 7, said Citec is a platform for initiating the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law that aims to automatically enroll every Filipino in the National Health Insurance Program that will be handled by the PhilHealth through the Tb program.
Citec is a joint undertaking of the DOH 7, Cebu City Government and the state ...
Cebu City, DOH 7 partner in fight against tuberculosis
May 02, 2021
HEALTH authorities and the Cebu City Government launched the local tuberculosis (Tb) program called the Citywide Tb Elimination Campaign (Citec) in Barangays Mambaling and Pasil on Friday, April 30, 2021.
Dr. Sharon Laurel, national health program coordinator of the Department of Health (DOH) 7, said Citec is a platform for initiating the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law that aims to automatically enroll every Filipino in the National Health Insurance Program that will be handled by the PhilHealth through the Tb program.
Citec is a joint undertaking of the DOH 7, Cebu City Government and the state ...
Mendoza: Opening of classes to be determined by the President
May 02, 2021
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May 02, 2021
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May 02, 2021
Which teams should be most concerned about their goaltending? Which is the most exciting possible first-round matchup?Village exec, 2 others nabbed in anti-drug stings
May 02, 2021
THREE people, including a village official, were arrested, while some P700,400 worth of illegal drugs were seized in separate anti-drug operations in the Zamboanga Peninsula, the police reported Sunday, May 2, 2021.
The police identified the arrested suspects were identified as follows: Gerry Tiol, 55; Glenn Abu, 50; and Shaidin Saidula, 33.
Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, said Tiol was arrested in a buy-bust operation around 7:40 p.m. Saturday in Purok Tandang Sora in Poblacion South village, Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte.
Duco said Tiol, a councilor of Poblacion South village, yielded some P20,400 worth ...
34 ex-NPA rebels receive financial aid
May 02, 2021
THE government, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released the second batch of financial assistance to 34 former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The financial assistance amounting to P170,000 was released to recipients Friday at the headquarters of the Army’s 44th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay province.
Junila Regañon of the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, who led the distribution of financial assistance, said each of the recipients received P5,000.
The distribution of financial assistance was held in partnership with the Provincial Task Force ...
34 ex-NPA rebels receive financial aid
May 02, 2021
THE government, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released the second batch of financial assistance to 34 former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The financial assistance amounting to P170,000 was released to recipients Friday at the headquarters of the Army’s 44th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay province.
Junila Regañon of the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, who led the distribution of financial assistance, said each of the recipients received P5,000.
The distribution of financial assistance was held in partnership with the Provincial Task Force ...
Village exec, 2 others nabbed in anti-drug stings
May 02, 2021
THREE people, including a village official, were arrested, while some P700,400 worth of illegal drugs were seized in separate anti-drug operations in the Zamboanga Peninsula, the police reported Sunday, May 2, 2021.
The police identified the arrested suspects were identified as follows: Gerry Tiol, 55; Glenn Abu, 50; and Shaidin Saidula, 33.
Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, said Tiol was arrested in a buy-bust operation around 7:40 p.m. Saturday in Purok Tandang Sora in Poblacion South village, Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte.
Duco said Tiol, a councilor of Poblacion South village, yielded some P20,400 worth ...
Barmm builds 3 village halls in Maguindanao town
May 02, 2021
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) is building three two-story village halls worth P3.5 million each in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao to bring the government closer to the people.
Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) minister, said the recipients of the projects are the Gang, Banubo, and Simuay in the town of Sultan Kudarat.
Barmm Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim and Sinarimbo led the groundbreaking ceremony Saturday, May 1, for the construction of three village halls.
Ebrahim said building government centers in every village across the region is part of Barmm’s commitments in its ...
Barmm builds 3 village halls in Maguindanao town
May 02, 2021
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) is building three two-story village halls worth P3.5 million each in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao to bring the government closer to the people.
Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) minister, said the recipients of the projects are the Gang, Banubo, and Simuay in the town of Sultan Kudarat.
Barmm Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim and Sinarimbo led the groundbreaking ceremony Saturday, May 1, for the construction of three village halls.
Ebrahim said building government centers in every village across the region is part of Barmm’s commitments in its ...
'Semi-closed borders' gikaguol
May 02, 2021
NAGUOL ang usa ka biyahedor og prutas nga taga Surigao del Sur human iyang nasayran nga giaprobahan na sa Regional Inter-Agency Task Force (RIATF) ang hangyo sa siyudad nga ipatuman ang "semi-closed border" sa Davao Region aron maseguro nga mga essential travelers lang ang makasud sa rehiyon.
Sumala ni Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Davao Regional Director Alex Roldan nga ang local government unit (LGU) gayod niini ang istriktong mopatuman.
"Ang resolusyon katong guidelines gyud are subject for comments sa local government units kay sila man ang mo-implement," suma ni Roldan sa pakighinabi sa People's Television (PTV) ...
'Parking fees' sa siyudad lugi
May 02, 2021
GIANGKON sa City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) nga ang koleksiyon sa parking fees sa Siyudad sa Davao naapektuhan tungod sa Covid-19 pandemic ug padayon nga pag-ayo sa mga kalsada.
Matud ni CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude sa usa ka press conference nga moabot og P20,000 matag adlaw ang nawala tungod sa nagpadayon nga pag-ayo sa mga dalan nga gihimong mga "pay parking areas".
"From Febuary 2020 to February 2021, naa gyud diperensiya," butyag ni Abude.
Dugang niya nga ang siyudad nalugi sa dihang ang dakbayan mikambyon ngadto sa enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) gikan Abril hangtud Mayo 15, 2020. ...
Mayor nga giingong lider sa PAG mitahan
May 02, 2021
MITAHAN ngadto sa kapulisan ang mayor nga giingong lider sa Private Armed Groups (PAG) alas 11 sa buntag, Sabado, Mayo 1, Pagalungan, Maguindanao Province.
Ang Mamasabulod Private Armed Group nga gipangulohan ni Pagalungan Mayor Datu Salik Mamasabulod misurender mismo kang Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) Regional Director Brigadier General Eden Ugale.
Gisurender ni Mamasabulod ang iyang duha ka security escort nga sila retired Police Corporal Faisal Mamasabulod alyas Fai nga iyang igsuon ug Norodin Sulayman nga pulos molupyo sa Barangay Damalasak, Pagalungan.
Apil sa gitahan sa mayor ang iyang duha ka M16 assault rifles, usa ka M1 Carbine ...
Genoguin: Asa kaha kutob kining Covid-19?
May 02, 2021
Mag-usa ka tuig na ug tunga kining coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), 17,000 na kapin ang nangamatay sa atong mga igsuong Pilipino, ug kapin sa usa ka milyon na usab ang natakdan.
Dinhi sa atong nasud, maayo nang pagkahugno sa atong ekonomiya. Dinhi lang sa atong siyudad sa Davao, upat na ka 5 star hotel ang nagsira ug naturalmente apektado ang mga kawani niini, ug padayon nga gisuportahan sa atong gobyerno pinaagi sa pundo sa atong Department of Labor (Dole).
Gawas niini, aduna pay mga dagko ug gagmay'ng mga kompaniya nga dugay rang nanira dinhi.
Makapangutana kita, asa na kaha ...
Reed Juntilla catches fire as ARQ Lapu-Lapu ousts Dumaguete to advance to semis in VisMin Cup
May 02, 2021
ALCANTARA—The ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu Heroes rode the hot hands of veteran wingman Reed Juntilla as they gave the boot to the Dumaguete Warriors after winning, 92-76, in the knockout quarterfinals of the Chooks-to-Go VisMin Super Cup on Saturday night at the Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara, Cebu.
The victory gave ARQ the last ticket to the semifinal round where they will take on the KCS Computer Specialist-Mandaue on Tuesday, with the latter owning a crucial twice-to-beat advantage.
Juntilla had his best performance of the competition so far, tallying 33 points on an efficient 16-of-26 shooting from the field. The ...
Editorial: Spreading information for public good
May 02, 2021
CHOOSE and verify information before sharing.
Thirty years after the Windhoek Declaration, the campaign to uphold independence and pluralism in communication continues, specially in these times when new tools and conflicting agenda turn communication into a complicated and fraught arena.
On April 29-May 3, 1991, African independent journalists formally declared their support for press freedom, pluralism and independence during a seminar organized in Windhoek, Namibia by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) and other international institutions.
The Windhoek Declaration is one of the earliest resolutions serving as foundation for the commemoration on May 3 of World ...
Reed Juntilla catches fire as ARQ Lapu-Lapu ousts Dumaguete to advance to semis in VisMin Cup
May 02, 2021
ALCANTARA—The ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu Heroes rode the hot hands of veteran wingman Reed Juntilla as they gave the boot to the Dumaguete Warriors after winning, 92-76, in the knockout quarterfinals of the Chooks-to-Go VisMin Super Cup on Saturday night at the Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara, Cebu.
The victory gave ARQ the last ticket to the semifinal round where they will take on the KCS Computer Specialist-Mandaue on Tuesday, with the latter owning a crucial twice-to-beat advantage.
Juntilla had his best performance of the competition so far, tallying 33 points on an efficient 16-of-26 shooting from the field. The ...
Wenceslao: Missed chances
May 02, 2021
THE pandemic has forced organizers to tone down the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the arrival to our archipelago of the Spanish expedition led by the Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan. Remnants of that expedition led by the Spanish Sebastian Elcano was the first to circumnavigate the globe. Magellan, of course, was killed by the natives led by Lapulapu in Mactan Island. Spain sent to the Philippines the ship named after Elcano as part of the muted celebration.
Interestingly, the commemoration resurrected old questions about the official narrative on the Magellan voyage. Which reminded me about a point raised by ...
Editorial: Spreading information for public good
May 02, 2021
CHOOSE and verify information before sharing.
Thirty years after the Windhoek Declaration, the campaign to uphold independence and pluralism in communication continues, specially in these times when new tools and conflicting agenda turn communication into a complicated and fraught arena.
On April 29-May 3, 1991, African independent journalists formally declared their support for press freedom, pluralism and independence during a seminar organized in Windhoek, Namibia by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) and other international institutions.
The Windhoek Declaration is one of the earliest resolutions serving as foundation for the commemoration on May 3 of World ...
Wenceslao: Missed chances
May 02, 2021
THE pandemic has forced organizers to tone down the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the arrival to our archipelago of the Spanish expedition led by the Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan. Remnants of that expedition led by the Spanish Sebastian Elcano was the first to circumnavigate the globe. Magellan, of course, was killed by the natives led by Lapulapu in Mactan Island. Spain sent to the Philippines the ship named after Elcano as part of the muted celebration.
Interestingly, the commemoration resurrected old questions about the official narrative on the Magellan voyage. Which reminded me about a point raised by ...
Nalzaro: Thanks but no thanks; Read my lips: Gwen
May 02, 2021
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May 02, 2021
Liquid error: undefined local variable or method `previous' for PostDrop:PostDropSanta Cruz chapel renovated
May 02, 2021
BARANGAY Daanlungsod was the first site of the town proper of Alcoy during the Spanish regime in the island. It was in 1840 that a small church and a communal house was built for the priest to stay. The former name of the place was Mambaje and was requested by the priest to become a town, so that on July 16, 1867, Mambaje officially became a town headed by a captain who was under the supervision of the parish priest of Boljoon, a southern town next to Alcoy in modern Cebu.
In 1868, about a year after Mambaje became ...
Virtual roundtable on Cebuano literature in ‘new normal’ held
May 02, 2021
IN CELEBRATION of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) National Literature Month, the University of San Carlos Cebuano Studies Center spearheaded the Tertulya sa Panitikang Sebwano on Friday, April 30, 2021 online via Zoom.
The online activity was held in cooperation with the other centers of language and culture in Cebu City — the Cebu Normal University (CNU) and the Cebu Technological University (CTU).
A roundtable on the current state of Cebuano literature in the time of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic was held as a way to create a space for discussing developments in the field.
Topics included but ...
Santa Cruz chapel renovated
May 02, 2021
BARANGAY Daanlungsod was the first site of the town proper of Alcoy during the Spanish regime in the island. It was in 1840 that a small church and a communal house was built for the priest to stay. The former name of the place was Mambaje and was requested by the priest to become a town, so that on July 16, 1867, Mambaje officially became a town headed by a captain who was under the supervision of the parish priest of Boljoon, a southern town next to Alcoy in modern Cebu.
In 1868, about a year after Mambaje became ...
Virtual roundtable on Cebuano literature in ‘new normal’ held
May 02, 2021
IN CELEBRATION of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) National Literature Month, the University of San Carlos Cebuano Studies Center spearheaded the Tertulya sa Panitikang Sebwano on Friday, April 30, 2021 online via Zoom.
The online activity was held in cooperation with the other centers of language and culture in Cebu City — the Cebu Normal University (CNU) and the Cebu Technological University (CTU).
A roundtable on the current state of Cebuano literature in the time of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic was held as a way to create a space for discussing developments in the field.
Topics included but ...
IECEP Cebu chapter waives all past dues for unregistered, unrenewed members
May 02, 2021
IN CELEBRATION of Labor Day 2021, the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) Cebu chapter waived all past membership dues effective Saturday, May 1, 2021.
Inactive members are allowed to renew their membership by just paying membership dues for the next three years.
Once a member renews its membership with IECEP, the chapter will issue a Certificate of Good Standing, one of the requirements of the Professional Regulation Commission for license renewal.
For more details, please text or call IECEP Cebu Secretariat at 09275350103, email at iecepcebu@gmail.com, or visit the Facebook page: IECEP Cebu chapter.
The IECEP ...
IECEP Cebu chapter waives all past dues for unregistered, unrenewed members
May 02, 2021
IN CELEBRATION of Labor Day 2021, the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) Cebu chapter waived all past membership dues effective Saturday, May 1, 2021.
Inactive members are allowed to renew their membership by just paying membership dues for the next three years.
Once a member renews its membership with IECEP, the chapter will issue a Certificate of Good Standing, one of the requirements of the Professional Regulation Commission for license renewal.
For more details, please text or call IECEP Cebu Secretariat at 09275350103, email at iecepcebu@gmail.com, or visit the Facebook page: IECEP Cebu chapter.
The IECEP ...
Canoy aims for world break
May 02, 2021
JOEY Canoy looks to break into the world ranking once again as he guns for the vacant World Boxing Association Intercontinental light flyweight crown against South African Nhlanhla Tyira on May 21, 2021 at the International Convention Centre in East London, South Africa.
Canoy is on a six-month hiatus since his third-round stoppage of Jovab Lucas on Nov. 21, 2020 in Gen. Santos City.
Canoy is no stranger in fighting on South African soil because he has already fought there three times.
The 27-year-old Canoy’s first trip to South Africa was in 2016, where he challenged Hekkie Budler for ...
Canoy aims for world break
May 02, 2021
JOEY Canoy looks to break into the world ranking once again as he guns for the vacant World Boxing Association Intercontinental light flyweight crown against South African Nhlanhla Tyira on May 21, 2021 at the International Convention Centre in East London, South Africa.
Canoy is on a six-month hiatus since his third-round stoppage of Jovab Lucas on Nov. 21, 2020 in Gen. Santos City.
Canoy is no stranger in fighting on South African soil because he has already fought there three times.
The 27-year-old Canoy’s first trip to South Africa was in 2016, where he challenged Hekkie Budler for ...
GB native Van Lanen 'stoked' to be Packers pick
May 02, 2021
The Green Bay Packers took Wisconsin OL Cole Van Lanen of in the sixth round of the draft Saturday, the first time since 1988 that the team has drafted a Green Bay native.
Jets build around Wilson with 3 picks on offense
May 02, 2021
After selecting BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the second overall pick, the Jets added three more offensive players with their next three picks.Cards trade up for Wilson, Gator who threw shoe
May 02, 2021
The Cardinals traded into the fourth round to select former Florida cornerback Marco Wilson, whose decision to throw an LSU player's cleat in a game last December cost the Gators a win. Wilson said the incident provided a lesson in self-control.
With uncertainty at QB, Texans nab Mills in draft
May 02, 2021
The Houston Texans have taken a shot at finding their future quarterback by drafting Stanford's Davis Mills in the third round.Vikes get potential Cousins successor in QB Mond
May 02, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings took Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond with the 66th pick of the NFL draft on Friday with hopes that he can eventually succeed veteran starter Kirk Cousins.
Back to the well: Pats draft Alabama's Barmore
May 02, 2021
The Patriots traded up in the second round of the NFL draft to pick Alabama's Christian Barmore, who became the 12th Nick Saban-coached player drafted by Bill Belichick.
Rams use 1st pick on small but speedy WR Atwell
May 02, 2021
The Rams added another speed threat to their offense in the NFL draft, using their first pick on speedy but diminutive receiver Tutu Atwell at No. 57 overall.
Joe Horn 'disappointed' in coverage of son's pick
May 02, 2021
Joe Horn wanted the rest of the world to see the joy his son, South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn, experienced when the Carolina Panthers used the eighth pick to make him the first defensive player selected Thursday night.
GB native Van Lanen 'stoked' to be Packers pick
May 02, 2021
The Green Bay Packers took Wisconsin OL Cole Van Lanen of in the sixth round of the draft Saturday, the first time since 1988 that the team has drafted a Green Bay native.Jets build around Wilson with 3 picks on offense
May 02, 2021
After selecting BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the second overall pick, the Jets added three more offensive players with their next three picks.Cards trade up for Wilson, Gator who threw shoe
May 02, 2021
The Cardinals traded into the fourth round to select former Florida cornerback Marco Wilson, whose decision to throw an LSU player's cleat in a game last December cost the Gators a win. Wilson said the incident provided a lesson in self-control.With uncertainty at QB, Texans nab Mills in draft
May 02, 2021
The Houston Texans have taken a shot at finding their future quarterback by drafting Stanford's Davis Mills in the third round.Vikes get potential Cousins successor in QB Mond
May 02, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings took Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond with the 66th pick of the NFL draft on Friday with hopes that he can eventually succeed veteran starter Kirk Cousins.Back to the well: Pats draft Alabama's Barmore
May 02, 2021
The Patriots traded up in the second round of the NFL draft to pick Alabama's Christian Barmore, who became the 12th Nick Saban-coached player drafted by Bill Belichick.Rams use 1st pick on small but speedy WR Atwell
May 02, 2021
The Rams added another speed threat to their offense in the NFL draft, using their first pick on speedy but diminutive receiver Tutu Atwell at No. 57 overall.Joe Horn 'disappointed' in coverage of son's pick
May 02, 2021
Joe Horn wanted the rest of the world to see the joy his son, South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn, experienced when the Carolina Panthers used the eighth pick to make him the first defensive player selected Thursday night.Mendoza: Go back to Clark, guys
May 02, 2021
THE trouble with us is, we always think of the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) as Manila property. About time we changed that mindset.
While the PBA is truly Metro Manila-based, it has been national in scope since its birth 46 years ago. That is why it is telecast nationally since Cisco Oliver of Mariwasa and Ramon Lucindo of Concepcion battled for the league’s inaugural jumpball on April 9, 1975, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.
I’ve seen the PBA’s conception. I’m honored to cover its initial stirrings in the company of my esteemed colleague Tony Siddayao(+) at ...
Six-foot Exciminiano back in the groove
May 02, 2021
THE road to redemption for KCS Computer Specialist-Mandaue guard Ping Exciminiano has been long and winding. However, the light at the end of the tunnel has never been brighter, especially after he finally got his breakout game in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Cup on Friday, April 30, 2021.
After missing the majority of the double round-robin elimination round because of a hamstring injury, the 6-foot guard finally got into a groove and tallied 16 points, four rebounds and three steals in KCS’ 78-50 rout of the Dumaguete Warriors. Afterwards, the Far Eastern University product said it felt good to ...
Mendoza: Go back to Clark, guys
May 02, 2021
THE trouble with us is, we always think of the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) as Manila property. About time we changed that mindset.
While the PBA is truly Metro Manila-based, it has been national in scope since its birth 46 years ago. That is why it is telecast nationally since Cisco Oliver of Mariwasa and Ramon Lucindo of Concepcion battled for the league’s inaugural jumpball on April 9, 1975, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.
I’ve seen the PBA’s conception. I’m honored to cover its initial stirrings in the company of my esteemed colleague Tony Siddayao(+) at ...
Six-foot Exciminiano back in the groove
May 02, 2021
THE road to redemption for KCS Computer Specialist-Mandaue guard Ping Exciminiano has been long and winding. However, the light at the end of the tunnel has never been brighter, especially after he finally got his breakout game in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Cup on Friday, April 30, 2021.
After missing the majority of the double round-robin elimination round because of a hamstring injury, the 6-foot guard finally got into a groove and tallied 16 points, four rebounds and three steals in KCS’ 78-50 rout of the Dumaguete Warriors. Afterwards, the Far Eastern University product said it felt good to ...
Take a sip at Charlie’s Cup
May 02, 2021
The Transcentral Highway is one of the most important infrastructure projects in Cebu which connects Metro Cebu to the towns in the northwest. This road leads to popular spots for day trips away from the city. Think adventure sites, flower gardens and now, a list of uniquely themed cafes and restaurants. All these mushroomed along Cebu’s Transcentral Highway or known as “TCH” to riders who bring their dining experience to new heights. Because of this, the place is now considered a haven for foodies.
One of them is a trending cafe named after the owner’s corgi, Charlie’s Cup. Located ...
You Can Now Get a Baby Mop Onesie So Your Baby Can Clean Floors
May 02, 2021
If there was ever a product that truly belonged on this site, it would probably be the Baby Mop. Is it a real product? Yes, you can get it on Amazon. Should it actually be used for it’s intended purpose? Probably not. But it sure makes a great gag gift for someone who just had a baby.
You Can Now Get a Baby Mop Onesie So Your Baby Can Clean Floors
May 02, 2021
If there was ever a product that truly belonged on this site, it would probably be the Baby Mop. Is it a real product? Yes, you can get it on Amazon. Should it actually be used for it’s intended purpose? Probably not. But it sure makes a great gag gift for someone who just had a baby.
Fetalvero: What does China really want?
May 02, 2021
WHAT exactly has been agreed upon by China leader Xi Jin Ping and President Rodrigo Duterte regarding the continued presence of Chinese vessels on Philippine seas? Duterte prefers diplomatic means to address the issue. He earlier admitted that the Philippines cannot equal the military capability of China.
When pushed to react to China’s aggressiveness, he said: “I do not want Filipinos getting killed if we waged war with China.”
Steven Kull, psychologist, arms policy analyst of the Social Science Research Council in the Department of Political Science in Stanford University and author of “Minds at War,” wrote: “The conflicts ...
23K displaced tourism workers in region 7 to get financial aid
May 02, 2021
SOME 23,293 displaced tourism workers from Central Visayas have been approved to receive cash assistance under the Department of Tourism (DOT)–Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Cash Assistance Program of the Bayanihan 2 amounting to P116,465,000.
Of the total, 11,327 beneficiaries have been identified in Cebu Province; 8,513 workers in Bohol; 1,564 in Negros Oriental; and 1,889 workers in Siquijor.
Each displaced tourism worker will receive P5,000.
During the virtual awarding of certificates on Friday, April 30, 2021, some 1,594 beneficiaries from 16 Bohol-based establishments were acknowledged, with workers coming from tourism support services, resorts, restaurants, community-based tourism organizations ...
PH to host global tourism summit in October
May 02, 2021
THE World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has named Manila, Philippines as the next global summit host in October.
This was announced by Gloria Guevara, WTTC president and CEO, after finishing a three-day successful virtual run in Cancun, Mexico on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
The global summit also named Carnival Corp. president and chief executive officer (CEO) Arnold Donald as new chair of WTTC, which represents the global private travel and tourism sector.
“We concluded our Global Summit here in Cancun, confident that together we can revive a sector which will generate the world’s economic recovery and bring people ...
Almirante: Contract adhesion
May 02, 2021
(Second sequel to the April 17, 2021 issue’s “Extra Waters Are Regular Employees”)
Petitioner Allan Regala was hired by respondent Manila Hotel Corp. (MHC) sometime in 2000 as one of its waiters assigned to the Food and Beverage Department. He was later assigned as cook helper at MHC’s chocolate room/cookies kitchen during the period from Oct. 18, 2004 to June 26, 2006. He alleged that he was not recognized as a regular rank-and-file employee despite having rendered services to MHC for several years. Thus, he filed a complaint for regularization, constructive dismissal and money claims against respondent MHC.
On ...
23K displaced tourism workers in region 7 to get financial aid
May 02, 2021
SOME 23,293 displaced tourism workers from Central Visayas have been approved to receive cash assistance under the Department of Tourism (DOT)–Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Cash Assistance Program of the Bayanihan 2 amounting to P116,465,000.
Of the total, 11,327 beneficiaries have been identified in Cebu Province; 8,513 workers in Bohol; 1,564 in Negros Oriental; and 1,889 workers in Siquijor.
Each displaced tourism worker will receive P5,000.
During the virtual awarding of certificates on Friday, April 30, 2021, some 1,594 beneficiaries from 16 Bohol-based establishments were acknowledged, with workers coming from tourism support services, resorts, restaurants, community-based tourism organizations ...
PH to host global tourism summit in October
May 02, 2021
THE World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has named Manila, Philippines as the next global summit host in October.
This was announced by Gloria Guevara, WTTC president and CEO, after finishing a three-day successful virtual run in Cancun, Mexico on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
The global summit also named Carnival Corp. president and chief executive officer (CEO) Arnold Donald as new chair of WTTC, which represents the global private travel and tourism sector.
“We concluded our Global Summit here in Cancun, confident that together we can revive a sector which will generate the world’s economic recovery and bring people ...
Almirante: Contract adhesion
May 02, 2021
(Second sequel to the April 17, 2021 issue’s “Extra Waters Are Regular Employees”)
Petitioner Allan Regala was hired by respondent Manila Hotel Corp. (MHC) sometime in 2000 as one of its waiters assigned to the Food and Beverage Department. He was later assigned as cook helper at MHC’s chocolate room/cookies kitchen during the period from Oct. 18, 2004 to June 26, 2006. He alleged that he was not recognized as a regular rank-and-file employee despite having rendered services to MHC for several years. Thus, he filed a complaint for regularization, constructive dismissal and money claims against respondent MHC.
On ...
After 40 years, catering business opens event place
May 02, 2021
IN RECENT years, the food catering business has represented a bright spot in the food and beverage industry in Cebu. Occasions ranging from birthdays, weddings to corporate events including high-value meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions have made food catering an on-demand dining.
Cebuanos’ love for food and gathering, not to mention Cebu’s vibrant tourism industry, have spurred business opportunities for catering operators such as Cebu Red Carpet Catering, which has been in the business for 40 years.
Then along came the Covid-19 pandemic that decimated the food business sector, forcing closures and layoffs, locking people in their homes and ...
Central Luzon has 3rd highest Covid-19 cases in PH
May 02, 2021
CENTRAL Luzon had the third-highest number of confirmed coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in the Philippines, the Department of Health reported on May 1, 2021.
Based on the data released by the agency, Central Luzon had a total of 86,682 confirmed Covid-19 cases.
The number only represented some 8.28 percent of the total confirmed Covid-19 cases in the country, which was already at 1,046,653.
The region with the top Covid-19 cases was the National Capital Region with 460,613 followed by Calabarzon with 183,423.
Meanwhile, only 72,248 of the total confirmed cases in the country were active as of Saturday, as ...
After 40 years, catering business opens event place
May 02, 2021
IN RECENT years, the food catering business has represented a bright spot in the food and beverage industry in Cebu. Occasions ranging from birthdays, weddings to corporate events including high-value meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions have made food catering an on-demand dining.
Cebuanos’ love for food and gathering, not to mention Cebu’s vibrant tourism industry, have spurred business opportunities for catering operators such as Cebu Red Carpet Catering, which has been in the business for 40 years.
Then along came the Covid-19 pandemic that decimated the food business sector, forcing closures and layoffs, locking people in their homes and ...
Central Luzon has 3rd highest Covid-19 cases in PH
May 02, 2021
CENTRAL Luzon had the third-highest number of confirmed coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in the Philippines, the Department of Health reported on May 1, 2021.
Based on the data released by the agency, Central Luzon had a total of 86,682 confirmed Covid-19 cases.
The number only represented some 8.28 percent of the total confirmed Covid-19 cases in the country, which was already at 1,046,653.
The region with the top Covid-19 cases was the National Capital Region with 460,613 followed by Calabarzon with 183,423.
Meanwhile, only 72,248 of the total confirmed cases in the country were active as of Saturday, as ...
Immigration bureau says foreign tourists still banned from Philippines
May 02, 2021
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said foreign tourists are still banned from entering the Philippines.
This despite the lifting of travel restrictions that allows foreigners with visas to enter the country.
BI Commissioner Jaime Morente clarified that only foreigners with valid and existing visas were allowed to enter the country.
“Foreign tourists are still prohibited from entering the country and said restriction remains effective until it is lifted by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) ” Morente said.
He explained that the country only reverted to implementing the travel international guidelines that existed ...
Immigration bureau says foreign tourists still banned from Philippines
May 02, 2021
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said foreign tourists are still banned from entering the Philippines.
This despite the lifting of travel restrictions that allows foreigners with visas to enter the country.
BI Commissioner Jaime Morente clarified that only foreigners with valid and existing visas were allowed to enter the country.
“Foreign tourists are still prohibited from entering the country and said restriction remains effective until it is lifted by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) ” Morente said.
He explained that the country only reverted to implementing the travel international guidelines that existed ...
10,000 Ayuda proposal gets support
May 02, 2021
WORKERS and indigents from different sectors expressed support to proposals of P10,000 cash assistance to every Filipino family amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Members of the “Sampung Libong Pag-Asa” campaign, an initiative of former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and member lawmakers of the Balik sa Tamang Serbisyo (BTS) movement, said the continuation of the government’s cash aid program will help them rise from poverty and build better lives.
Candy vendor Lorna Javierto, who lost her husband to Covid-19 and is now residing in a cemetery in Bulacan, said the cash assistance she received will help her sustain her children.
“Malaking ...
10,000 Ayuda proposal gets support
May 02, 2021
WORKERS and indigents from different sectors expressed support to proposals of P10,000 cash assistance to every Filipino family amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Members of the “Sampung Libong Pag-Asa” campaign, an initiative of former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and member lawmakers of the Balik sa Tamang Serbisyo (BTS) movement, said the continuation of the government’s cash aid program will help them rise from poverty and build better lives.
Candy vendor Lorna Javierto, who lost her husband to Covid-19 and is now residing in a cemetery in Bulacan, said the cash assistance she received will help her sustain her children.
“Malaking ...
Angeles Otop store sales to help city livelihood program
May 02, 2021
A PORTION of the sales of the Angeles City’s One Town, One Product (Otop) Store has been set aside to support the city’s livelihood program.
The Otop Store’s “Labor of Love” live selling event on April 30 has yielded a total of P44,020 in sales.
Mayor Carmelo "Pogi" Lazatin Jr. said local merchants at the Otop Store have agreed to set aside 15 percent of the sales to purchase livelihood kits for accessories and lanyard making, which will be given to beneficiaries of their choosing.
According to Irish Bonus-Llego, Angeles City Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (Acedipo) head, ...
P1.3M worth of shabu seized in Angeles City
May 02, 2021
OVER P1.3 million worth of illegal drugs were seized by authorities during a buy-bust operation launched in Angeles City over the weekend.
Police Regional Office-Central Luzon Director Brigadier General Valeriano De Leon said the illegal drugs were recovered from two high-value individuals identified Z Anisa Carsada and Jayary Dimate, both natives of Marawi City.
Confiscated from the duo were 26 sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) weighing 200 grams with an estimated Dangerous Drugs Board value of P1.36 million.
The suspects who were also arrested during the operation will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or ...
DA, LGU opens P250-M poultry dressing plant
May 02, 2021
OFFICIALS of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and local government unit (LGU) here recently inaugurated P250 million poultry dressing plant in Barangay Anupul, Bamban, Tarlac.
Mayor Jon Feliciano was joined by Tarlac Vice Governor Carlito Casada David, DA Regional Research Director Eduardo Lapuz, Bureau of Animal Industry Director Rene Santiago and other local officials during the simple ceremony at the plant.
Feliciano thanked the DA for providing P120 million for the Bamban Poultry Dressing Plant.
He said the rest of the funds for the project came from the local government.
The plant, which sits on a 5-hectare lot, can ...
DA, LGU opens P250-M poultry dressing plant
May 02, 2021
OFFICIALS of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and local government unit (LGU) here recently inaugurated P250 million poultry dressing plant in Barangay Anupul, Bamban, Tarlac.
Mayor Jon Feliciano was joined by Tarlac Vice Governor Carlito Casada David, DA Regional Research Director Eduardo Lapuz, Bureau of Animal Industry Director Rene Santiago and other local officials during the simple ceremony at the plant.
Feliciano thanked the DA for providing P120 million for the Bamban Poultry Dressing Plant.
He said the rest of the funds for the project came from the local government.
The plant, which sits on a 5-hectare lot, can ...
P1.3M worth of shabu seized in Angeles City
May 02, 2021
OVER P1.3 million worth of illegal drugs were seized by authorities during a buy-bust operation launched in Angeles City over the weekend.
Police Regional Office-Central Luzon Director Brigadier General Valeriano De Leon said the illegal drugs were recovered from two high-value individuals identified Z Anisa Carsada and Jayary Dimate, both natives of Marawi City.
Confiscated from the duo were 26 sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) weighing 200 grams with an estimated Dangerous Drugs Board value of P1.36 million.
The suspects who were also arrested during the operation will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or ...
Angeles Otop store sales to help city livelihood program
May 02, 2021
A PORTION of the sales of the Angeles City’s One Town, One Product (Otop) Store has been set aside to support the city’s livelihood program.
The Otop Store’s “Labor of Love” live selling event on April 30 has yielded a total of P44,020 in sales.
Mayor Carmelo "Pogi" Lazatin Jr. said local merchants at the Otop Store have agreed to set aside 15 percent of the sales to purchase livelihood kits for accessories and lanyard making, which will be given to beneficiaries of their choosing.
According to Irish Bonus-Llego, Angeles City Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (Acedipo) head, ...
Less than 10,000 Covid cases for 2 straight weeks
May 02, 2021
THE Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, May 2, 2021, reported 8,346 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), keeping the daily tally below 10,000 for two straight weeks.
The new infections brought the cumulative Covid-19 count in the country to 1,054,983. Of these, 71,472 or 6.8 percent were active cases.
The number of recoveries based on DOH’s time-based tagging strategy was higher than the new cases at 9,072, which increased the total to 966,080, or 91.6 percent of the cumulative case count.
There were also 77 additional mortalities, raising the death toll to 17,431. The case fatality rate ...
Less than 10,000 Covid cases for 2 straight weeks
May 02, 2021
THE Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, May 2, 2021, reported 8,346 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), keeping the daily tally below 10,000 for two straight weeks.
The new infections brought the cumulative Covid-19 count in the country to 1,054,983. Of these, 71,472 or 6.8 percent were active cases.
The number of recoveries based on DOH’s time-based tagging strategy was higher than the new cases at 9,072, which increased the total to 966,080, or 91.6 percent of the cumulative case count.
There were also 77 additional mortalities, raising the death toll to 17,431. The case fatality rate ...
Community pantry
May 02, 2021
PAMPANGA. Mabalacat City Vice Mayor Geld Aquino distributes rice in support of the community pantry in Barangay Dolores on Friday, April 30, 2021. Aquino also donated sacks of rice to police and barangay frontliners during his recent birthday celebration. (Chris Navarro photo)
Community pantry
May 02, 2021
PAMPANGA. Mabalacat City Vice Mayor Geld Aquino distributes rice in support of the community pantry in Barangay Dolores on Friday, April 30, 2021. Aquino also donated sacks of rice to police and barangay frontliners during his recent birthday celebration. (Chris Navarro photo)
Cervantes: St. Michael the Archangel: 'The events have been unleashed'
May 02, 2021
Liquid error: undefined local variable or method `previous' for PostDrop:PostDropPangan: A sense of oneness
May 02, 2021
WE OUGHT to live in constant awareness of the deadly virus which by all estimates may last beyond 2022. So, what to do?
From a street in Quezon City sprung a well-intentioned scheme denominated Community Pantry, which offers goods and essential commodities including rice and everyone on Maginhawa Street was welcome to take them for their families' needs.
Soon, this gesture became viral on social media and more Community Pantries were set up everywhere in the Visayas and Mindanao area.
People flocked to these structures and obtained whatever their families needed for the day to stave off hunger and ...
Food packs
May 02, 2021
PAMPANGA. Policemen distribute food packs to residents of Barangay Sapang Bato in Angeles City as part of Bayanihan program of the Philippine National Police. (Contributed photo)
Pangan: A sense of oneness
May 02, 2021
WE OUGHT to live in constant awareness of the deadly virus which by all estimates may last beyond 2022. So, what to do?
From a street in Quezon City sprung a well-intentioned scheme denominated Community Pantry, which offers goods and essential commodities including rice and everyone on Maginhawa Street was welcome to take them for their families' needs.
Soon, this gesture became viral on social media and more Community Pantries were set up everywhere in the Visayas and Mindanao area.
People flocked to these structures and obtained whatever their families needed for the day to stave off hunger and ...
Cervantes: St. Michael the Archangel: 'The events have been unleashed'
May 02, 2021
Liquid error: undefined local variable or method `previous' for PostDrop:PostDropFood packs
May 02, 2021
PAMPANGA. Policemen distribute food packs to residents of Barangay Sapang Bato in Angeles City as part of Bayanihan program of the Philippine National Police. (Contributed photo)
Sapnu: Sino ang masuwerteng next Chief PNP
May 02, 2021
NITONG Mayo 8, nakatakdang magretiro na sa serbisyo si Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Debold Sinas.
Inaasahan nitong Lunes ay malalaman na kung sino ang magiging next Chief PNP kung hindi ie-extend ni Presidente Digong Duterte si Sinas. Sana huwag na...
Ang nakalinya o kanditato para next Chief PNP ay sina Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar, deputy chief for administration; Lieutenant General Joselito Vera Cruz, deputy chief for operations; Lieutenant General Epraim Dickson, chief for directorial staff, na kung saan bagong talaga siya sa nasabing puwesto; at iyong Davao Boy na si Major General Vicente Danao, National Capital Regional ...
Sapnu: Sino ang masuwerteng next Chief PNP
May 02, 2021
NITONG Mayo 8, nakatakdang magretiro na sa serbisyo si Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Debold Sinas.
Inaasahan nitong Lunes ay malalaman na kung sino ang magiging next Chief PNP kung hindi ie-extend ni Presidente Digong Duterte si Sinas. Sana huwag na...
Ang nakalinya o kanditato para next Chief PNP ay sina Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar, deputy chief for administration; Lieutenant General Joselito Vera Cruz, deputy chief for operations; Lieutenant General Epraim Dickson, chief for directorial staff, na kung saan bagong talaga siya sa nasabing puwesto; at iyong Davao Boy na si Major General Vicente Danao, National Capital Regional ...
What do the Packers do now that Rodgers wants out?
May 02, 2021
Green Bay might have another uncomfortable QB transition -- and perhaps sooner than it thought.What do the Packers do now that Rodgers wants out?
May 02, 2021
Green Bay might have another uncomfortable QB transition -- and perhaps sooner than it thought.YouTuber tracks friend's date at Diamondbacks game, captivates Twitter
May 02, 2021
Connor Buckley wanted to check in on his friend's date. So he had the D-backs find the couple and show them on the big screen.Ruiz outpoints Arreola for 1st win in 2 years
May 02, 2021
Andy Ruiz recorded his first win in nearly two years on Saturday, as he defeated Chris Arreola via unanimous decision in a 12-round, non-title heavyweight bout.
UFC takeaways: Prochazka has done enough to earn title shot
May 02, 2021
Jiri Prochazka has only two UFC fights, but he's already established himself as a title contender.UFC takeaways: Prochazka has done enough to earn title shot
May 02, 2021
Jiri Prochazka has only two UFC fights, but he's already established himself as a title contender.Labor Day peaceful despite protests, police say
May 02, 2021
DESPITE the various protest actions, the celebration of Labor Day on May 1, 2021 was orderly and peaceful, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Debold Sinas said.
He said around 1,850 people converged in separate venues across the country.
Sinas commended his men for exercising maximum tolerance towards the protesters, especially in the National Capital Region and in provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal.
Gatherings are prohibited in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). The NCR and the four provinces, also known as NCR plus, along with Santiago City, Quirino and Abra are under MECQ.
Among the groups ...
Labor Day peaceful despite protests, police say
May 02, 2021
DESPITE the various protest actions, the celebration of Labor Day on May 1, 2021 was orderly and peaceful, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Debold Sinas said.
He said around 1,850 people converged in separate venues across the country.
Sinas commended his men for exercising maximum tolerance towards the protesters, especially in the National Capital Region and in provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal.
Gatherings are prohibited in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). The NCR and the four provinces, also known as NCR plus, along with Santiago City, Quirino and Abra are under MECQ.
Among the groups ...
LaFleur: 'Can't fathom' Rodgers not in Green Bay
May 02, 2021
Coach Matt LaFleur said Saturday he "can't imagine" Aaron Rodgers not being in a Green Bay Packers uniform and that he wants to do everything in his power "to ensure that doesn't happen."
Meyer excited for 'slash' Etienne, sought Toney
May 02, 2021
Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are pleased with the new coach's first draft, but he did admit that he was disappointed to see former Florida receiver Kadarius Toney land with the Giants and not his team on the first night.
Stuard faced hard road to be Bucs' Mr. Irrelevant
May 02, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took Houston linebacker Grant Stuard with the final pick of this year's NFL draft, saying they liked the fact he "got through tough times and adversity."
Seahawks talk to Sherman as DB mulls future
May 02, 2021
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll confirmed that he's been in communication with Richard Sherman, but said a reunion with the former All-Pro cornerback isn't currently in the works.
SEC tops its own record with 65 players drafted
May 02, 2021
A record 65 players from SEC schools were selected during the 2021 NFL draft, topping the conference's previous mark of 64 in 2019.Rhule the roost: Coach's wife keys Panthers pick
May 02, 2021
Panthers coach Matt Rhule's wife, Julie, helped guide the team's fourth-round selection of Chuba Hubbard, who ran wild while at Oklahoma State against Rhule's Baylor team.
Source: Bengals add KU RB with checkered past
May 02, 2021
The Cincinnati Bengals, looking for some depth in the backfield after the NFL draft concluded, agreed to a deal with former Kansas running back Pooka Williams on Saturday night, a source told ESPN.
Broncos pass on QBs; GM 'happy with our group'
May 02, 2021
Denver Broncos GM George Paton said having Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater compete for the starting QB job was "what we wanted all along" after the team passed on every QB on the board.
LaFleur: 'Can't fathom' Rodgers not in Green Bay
May 02, 2021
Coach Matt LaFleur said Saturday he "can't imagine" Aaron Rodgers not being in a Green Bay Packers uniform and that he wants to do everything in his power "to ensure that doesn't happen."Meyer excited for 'slash' Etienne, sought Toney
May 02, 2021
Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are pleased with the new coach's first draft, but he did admit that he was disappointed to see former Florida receiver Kadarius Toney land with the Giants and not his team on the first night.Stuard faced hard road to be Bucs' Mr. Irrelevant
May 02, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took Houston linebacker Grant Stuard with the final pick of this year's NFL draft, saying they liked the fact he "got through tough times and adversity."Seahawks talk to Sherman as DB mulls future
May 02, 2021
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll confirmed that he's been in communication with Richard Sherman, but said a reunion with the former All-Pro cornerback isn't currently in the works.SEC tops its own record with 65 players drafted
May 02, 2021
A record 65 players from SEC schools were selected during the 2021 NFL draft, topping the conference's previous mark of 64 in 2019.Rhule the roost: Coach's wife keys Panthers pick
May 02, 2021
Panthers coach Matt Rhule's wife, Julie, helped guide the team's fourth-round selection of Chuba Hubbard, who ran wild while at Oklahoma State against Rhule's Baylor team.Source: Bengals add KU RB with checkered past
May 02, 2021
The Cincinnati Bengals, looking for some depth in the backfield after the NFL draft concluded, agreed to a deal with former Kansas running back Pooka Williams on Saturday night, a source told ESPN.Broncos pass on QBs; GM 'happy with our group'
May 02, 2021
Denver Broncos GM George Paton said having Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater compete for the starting QB job was "what we wanted all along" after the team passed on every QB on the board.Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Derby win
May 02, 2021
Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby by a half-length, making Bob Baffert the winningest trainer in the race's 147-year history with seven.
Dixon wins IndyCar at Texas ahead of McLaughlin
May 02, 2021
- Scott Dixon finished first in a race of two New Zealanders, the veteran six-time IndyCar champion ahead of the series rookie racing in his debut on an oval track.
Tatum scores 60 and amazes the NBA world
May 02, 2021
Jayson Tatum matched the Celtics franchise record for points in a game and led Boston to a 32-point comeback.Bradley, Burns stay tied with 1-shot Valspar lead
May 02, 2021
Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns put a positive spin on a sloppy finish Saturday at Innisbrook as they finished the day where they started: tied for the lead in the Valspar Championship.
Breaking down the historic seasons of Vanderbilt's Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker
May 02, 2021
Vanderbilt's superstar pitchers have been unstoppable this year. Follow along as Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter put together historic seasons.NFL draft 2021: Players react to selections with dogs, table jumping and more
May 02, 2021
Draftees across the board had memorable reactions to hearing their names called.NFL draft 2021: Players react to selections with dogs, table jumping and more
May 02, 2021
Draftees across the board had memorable reactions to hearing their names called.First batch of Sputnik V arrives in Philippines
May 02, 2021
AFTER a delay due to logistical challenges, the first batch of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines from Russia’s Gamaleya National Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology arrived Saturday, May 1, 2021.
The National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 said the shipment of 15,000 doses of Sputnik V arrived at 3:50 p.m. via a Qatar Airways flight.
These form part of the 10 million doses that the Philippines procured from Russian Direct Investment Fund. The supply deal may be expanded to 20 million doses.
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., NTF chief implementer and vaccine czar, said the 15,000 doses will be used ...
First batch of Sputnik V arrives in Philippines
May 02, 2021
AFTER a delay due to logistical challenges, the first batch of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines from Russia’s Gamaleya National Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology arrived Saturday, May 1, 2021.
The National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 said the shipment of 15,000 doses of Sputnik V arrived at 3:50 p.m. via a Qatar Airways flight.
These form part of the 10 million doses that the Philippines procured from Russian Direct Investment Fund. The supply deal may be expanded to 20 million doses.
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., NTF chief implementer and vaccine czar, said the 15,000 doses will be used ...
Training with alligators: Eubank Jr.'s preparations on new trainer Jones Jr.'s farm
May 02, 2021
Chris Eubank Jr. reflects on what he has learned from new trainer Roy Jones Jr. and living on his farm.|
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