Davao City to boost campaign for Davaoeños to get COVID-19 vaccine
The Davao City Government sees the need to intensify information campaign on the COVID-19 vaccine as a recent survey showed nearly half of Mindanaoans are hesitant to be vaccinated......»»
Budget constraints force DILG to rehire only 30% of contact tracers from 2020
The Department of the Interior and Local Government will only be rehiring 30% of the 50,000 contact tracers whose contracts ended last year, citing limited budget for the crucial job of identifying contacts of coronavirus patients......»»
Magnitude-4.8 quake jolts Batangas
State seismologists are not expecting any damage or aftershocks from the quake, which was “scarcely perceptible” in Calatagan, Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro, and Plaridel in Bulacan, according to PHIVOLCS......»»
Saso: Chasing a dream
She barely missed the Player of the Year title but emerged as the money leader in a pandemic-disrupted season that led to the integration of JLPGA’s 2020-21 seasons, giving the Fil-Japanese another crack at a sweep of the top two honors......»»
CHR calls on government to ensure equal access to good quality vaccines
The Commission on Human Rights is calling on the national government to ensure the equitable distribution of vaccines in the country as well-resourced local governments make moves to secure doses for their constituents......»»
I am forever indebted : James Harden bids farewell to Houston
After months of mounting frustration and a trade fiasco that caught the whole basketball world's attention, Harden had nothing but kind words for the city that he represented for nine years......»»
Cainta ends talks with Chinese vaccine supplier after uproar from residents
Cainta is ending negotiations with a Chinese vaccine supplier, its mayor said Friday, after residents of the Rizal town aired on social media their opposition toward getting coronavirus shots from Beijing......»»
Creative director assures no kabit plot in live-action remake of Voltes V Legacy
Kapuso creative writer Suzette Doctolero promised not to give a Filipino soap opera touch to the live adaptation of the popular Japanese anime “Voltes V Legacy”.....»»
GM Ino Sadorra: Chess, a can of spam and never say die
The 34-year old Grandmaster moved to the United States in 2009 where he studied at the University of Texas at Dallas where he received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2013 and received the title of Grandmaster while pursuing his studies. .....»»
Antetokounmpo, Bucks win four straight; Drummond powers Cavs past Knicks
Luka Doncic botched a game-tying triple in the last possession of regulation to give the Bucks the win despite a 1-of-10 showing from the free throw line by Antetokounmpo......»»
Family comes first : Baron Geisler says fatherhood made him a changed man
Actor Baron Geisler revealed that fatherhood made him a changed man......»»
P1.1-M shabu seized in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police arrested an alleged drug dealer and seized two packs of suspected shabu with an estimated market value of P1.1 million in a buy-bust operation in this city Friday. Zamboanga Peninsula Police (PRO-9) director Police Brig. Gen. Ronaldo Genaro E. Ylagan identified the suspect as Nurhan Ismula, alias “Nick,” 32, married, of Sitio Mulumuluan, Barangay […].....»»
Solemn feast of Sto. Niño today
Roman Catholics will celebrate today the Feast of the Sto. Niño, the Child Jesus, whose image adorns many homes around the country. The traditional festive rites, elaborate processions, street dancing, and grand parades will not be held this year because of the pandemic. Many parishes will, instead, celebrate solemn holy masses with limited church […].....»»
Palace not worried about Pinoys opting out of Sinovac vaccine
Malacañang is not concerned about the possibility of Filipinos opting out of the government’s vaccination program against COVID-19 due to the Chinese vaccine Sinovac, saying the people already know why the government made the decision to go with the brand. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque made the statement as the government steps up its information […].....»»
Bontoc mayor catches COVID-19
BONTOC, Mountain Province – Mayor Franklin Odsey here has tested for COVID-19. In a message in the municipality’s social media account, Odsey said: “It is (with a) heavy heart that I inform you of the positive result of my RT-PCR (real time-polymerase chain reaction) test which I received today, Jan. 15.” “I am asymptomatic […].....»»
Giving their best
By NEIL RAMOS Mikee Quintos, Kelvin Miranda, Thea Tolentino and Paul Salas all vowed to do their best having been tapped to star in GMA News TV’s first big offering for the year, “The Lost Recipe.” The innovative fantasy-romance series is to start airing today, Jan. 18, and its stars are one in […].....»»
Man with 10 counts of rape charges arrested
LAUR, Nueva Ecija – A 20-year-old caretaker accused of raping a 12-year-old girl for several times was arrested by police in Barangay Sta. Monica, Rizal, at around 1:20 a.m. Friday. Police Capt. Christopher Baluyot, Laur police chief, said the suspect, who went into hiding for over a year, was identified as Steven Ruiz, a resident […].....»»
Carlos Gonzalez was half of Pumas’ team
From this tournament, Pumas We will miss Carlos Gonzalez, Since the apotre of Paraguay was forward to auriazul square, to say Juan Manuel IturbeyMainly, to.....»»
Netflix: Premieres today, January 15, 2021
After several days with a few first shows on NetflixVariety of products are coming into the catalog this Friday Enjoy during the weekend. Netflix shines.....»»
The United States calls on Mexico to block energy investments
Three cabinet ministers have expressed to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, a request to the Mexican government for policies that prohibit private.....»»