Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said the city government did not violate the rights of the minors who were presented to the media after they were nabbed for setting a bunch of balloons on fire, injuring a vendor.
Pasay City gov’t receives DILG accolade for good financial transparency performance
The Pasay City Government received the Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping for having “good performance in financial transparency” from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Navotas launches first social services one-stop shop
The local government of Navotas has inaugurated its first one-stop shop in a bid to ease its residents’ access to the city’s social services.
Jeo Santisima engages in staredown with WBO champ Emanuel Navarrete
By Nick Giongco Filipino challenger Jeo Santisima finally came face-to-face with Mexican defending champion Emanuel Navarrete on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) just days before their battle for the World Boxing Organization super-bantamweight crown. During the formal grand arrivals at the MGM Grand, site of their showdown, Top Rank gave each of them their time to […]
DOTr reports completion of 120 airport projects
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has completed 120 airport projects since the assumption of the Duterte administration in July, 2016, the agency yesterday reported.
NCAA eyes resumption of Season 95 games on March 16
By Waylon Galvez After calling off games in various sports due to the coronavirus disease, the NCAA Management Committee is looking at March 16 as target date to resume the remaining matches and events for Season 95. In a meeting Wednesday, the MANCOM chaired by Peter Cayco of host school Arellano University made its proposal […]
P63-billion MRT-7 hits another stumbling block
The Quezon City local government has held up the construction of the Quezon Memorial Circle station of the P63 billion Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) after issuing a “cease and desist order” on the project as it would “affect the landmark’s identity as a national heritage park”.
BDO’s Tan named Asia’s banking CEO of the year
BDO Unibank, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Nestor V. Tan was named the Banking CEO of the Year in Asia during The International Banker Awards 2019 while the bank was awarded as the Best in Innovation in Retail Banking in the Philippines.
Suspected ASG member nabbed in QC
A suspected member of the Abu Sayyaf Group was arrested by authorities in Quezon City Tuesday.
ONE Championship: Fans barred from Singapore fight over COVID-19 threat
“ONE: King of The Jungle” on February 28 will be broadcast live on TV and digital platforms but will be closed to the public, said Singapore-based promoter ONE Championship.
FIBA Asia Cup: Gilas Pilipinas to field seven pros and five amateurs for Indonesia duel
Gilas Pilipinas will have seven PBA players and five amateurs for its 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers away match against Indonesia this Sunday in Jakarta.
NBA’s LeBron James joins MLB stars in ripping Astros as cheats
NBA superstar LeBron James joined a growing chorus of Major League Baseball stars ripping the Houston Astros as cheaters Tuesday for a sign-stealing scheme in their 2017 World Series championship season.
NBA: John Beilein out as Cavaliers head coach — report
John Beilein is out as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers after little more than half a season in the position, ESPN reported Tuesday night.
NBA: Nets’ Kyrie Irving suffers shoulder setback
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is out indefinitely as he once again experiences troubles with his right shoulder.
Filipina, Mongolian bets clinch top spots at Crosstrain Invitational 2020
The inaugural edition of the Crosstrain Invitational 2020 saw 163 athletes from different countries who showcased the fruits of hard work and intensive training as they faced five sets of workouts that put to test their speed, endurance and strength at the two-day competition held at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel.
NBA: Pistons buy out guard Reggie Jackson, could join Clippers
Reggie Jackson and the Detroit Pistons finalized a contract buyout and the point guard plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred sorry for calling trophy a ‘piece of metal’, defends Astros crown
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred apologized Tuesday for calling the championship trophy a “piece of metal” but defended his decision not to strip the Houston Astros of their 2017 World Series crown.
PBA: As Greg Slaughter exits, Japeth Aguilar emerges for Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel
“Hindi namin pwedeng problemahin yan the whole conference diba? Kung wala siya, we just have to move on,” Tenorio said after Ginebra began its preparation for the season-opening PBA Philippine Cup at the Upper Deck Sports Center in Ortigas.
PSL Grand Prix: Cargo Movers to settle unfinished business
F2 Logistics veteran spiker Aby Maraño believes they have an unfinished business to settle when the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix fires off on Feb. 29 at The Arena in San Juan City.
MOVIEGOER: Rocco Nacino to youth: Don’t be too sensitive
JUST A THOUGHT: ‘It’s the simple things in life that are most extraordinary.’ —Paulo Coelho