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NBA Western Conference Finals - Davis Lifts Lakers

LA up 2-0 vs Denver after Game 2 buzzer-beating 3-pointer

That Fish Kill In Manila Bay

Hundreds of dead fish started floating to the surface of Manila Bay near the Baseco compound in Manila Bay Thursday morning, September 17, after a night of heavy rains over Manila.

U.S. OPEN- DeChambeau Nails 1st Major By Six Strokes

NEW YORK (AFP) — Bryson DeChambeau captured his first major golf title on Sunday, firing a three-under-par 67 to win the 120th US Open and humble a relentless Winged Foot layout.

Why Reduced Physical Distancing In Public Transport Needs Further Study

Six months after the initial lock-down of the National Capital Region, people are slowly try-ing to get back to a semblance of normalcy. One of the less welcome signs of this process is the increasing amount of traffic on the road.

Clay King Nadal falls; Djokovic Prevails

Italian Open

Celtics Strike Back Vs Heat, Skip 0-3 Hole

NBA Eastern Finals

₱13.9-Million Marijuana Plants Uprooted In Kalinga

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Marijuana plants valued at ₱13.9 million were destroyed after authorities raided six plantations in the mountainous area of Barangay Bugnay, Tinglaya Kalinga on Saturday, September 19.

Region 1 ‘tourism bubble' opens September 22

BAGUIO CITY — The coun-try’s Summer Capital is ready for the launch of the tourism bubble dubbed “The Ridge and Reef (RnR)” travel corridor, covering the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan, and this city.

A big role for local tourism in nat'l recovery

Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat had a rather surprising report to the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation last Thursday. Some 77 percent of Filipinos said they want to travel even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey conducted by the department.

Weak demand to keep Christmas goods prices steady

Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said the overall weak demand and economic slowdown will cushion price hikes of basic Christmas products.

U.S. OPEN - Masters winner gains 1-shot lead as Tiger, Mickelson miss cut

NEW YORK (AFP) — Masters winner Patrick Reed closed with a birdie to grab a one-stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau after Friday’s second round of the US Open at suddenly formidable Winged Foot.

NBA CONFERENCE FINALS - Lakers draw first blood

AD, LeBron lead rout of Nuggets

My amazing, beautiful mom, Ethel

We asked the eldest of our colleague and friend and my “co-Bruha” (witch) Ethel Soliven Timbol, the lovable Bebeth, to write about her mom and here it is

A big step for peace in the Middle East

Israel normalized its relations with two Arab states – Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – last Tuesday in ceremonies held at the White House in Washington, DC, United States. They are the first Arab nations to establish relations with Israel since Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994.

Thomas grabs US Open lead; Reed, McIlroy lurk

NEW YORK (AFP) – Justin Thomas closed with a 25-foot birdie putt to seize a one-stroke lead after Thursday’s first round of the 120th US Open, while three other major winners lurked within two shots.

Stars react to looming restart

PBA BUBBLE

NBA EASTERN FINALS Heat rally from 17 down, go up 2-0

Adebayo’s 3rd quarter offense, Butler’s late game defense are key

Looking forward to SEA Code of Conduct in 2021

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the ten member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) early this month to stand up to China in their territorial disputes in the South China Sea and they can bank on US support.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: FIVE WFH TIPS FOR PARENTS

Here’s how to work around working at home, from one mom boss to another

PBA PH Cup Start - Clark Chosen As Bubble Host

Clark, Pampanga was chosen as host of the possible resumption of the PBA season next month under a bubble concept.

NBA Eastern Finals - Heat, ‘Spo' Look At 2-0 Vs Celtics

Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat attempt to make it two in a row over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals set Friday morning Manila time.

Pope Under Watch As Tagle Tests Positive

The Vatican announced last weekend that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Evan-gelization of Peoples, tested positive for COVID-19 on his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines on the evening of September 10.

Villar Sets Up Portable Hand-Washing Stations

Sen. Cynthia Villar has set up portable hand-washing stations in areas where people usually converge, such as tricycle terminals, markets, and crowded communities to provide a way for people to keep clean outside their homes.

SMC To Launch Quarterly Blood Donation Drive

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has launched a quarterly blood and convalescent plasma donation drive across its facilities nationwide in response to the urgent need to replenish blood supply at the Philippine Red Cross and contribute to the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Aid For Displaced School Workers

The nation’s teachers have been among the many sectors of the population that have suffered most from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

NBA Western Conference Bring On The Lakers!

Nuggets rip Clippers, face LeBron, LA in finals

PBA Restart - League Governors Set To Decide Concept For Bubble, Venue

Major decisions are expected to be made when the PBA Board of Governors convene again today to finalize arrangements for the planned resumption of the season next month.

Pope Francis ‘Constantly Monitored' After Close Contact With Covid-Positive Cardinal

VATICAN CITY (AFP) — Pope Francis is being “constantly monitored” for signs of the coronavirus, a top Vatican official said, after the 83-year-old pontiff met with a cardinal who later tested positive.

The Hero Treatment They Deserve

Foodpanda keeps its riders in a good vibes state of mind

A Bigger Role For Agriculture In Nat'l Economy

The agricultural sector in the country contributes around 10 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) but its share of funds in the national budget in the last 10 years has been a measly 3 to 5 percent, Secretary of Agriculture William Dar said in recent virtual hearings of the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture and Food.