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New York's Cuomo resigns over harassment claims

New York Gover-nor Andrew Cuomo, facing possible impeachment over sexual harassment claims from 11 women and mounting pressure from fellow Democrats, announced his resignation on Tuesday.

Manila LGU distributes ‘ayuda' under DILG, DSWD supervision

The highly anticipated takeover of cash aid distribution in Manila by the national government did not take place after all.

Hidilyn confident sport a go in Paris

Amid reports weightlifting faces cancellation due to doping issues

COVID-19 Surge Is ‘Very Serious' As It's Now All Over The Country – OCTA

Independent research group OCTA on Tuesday, Aug. 10, expressed “very serious” concern about the new surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases that is happening not only in Metro Manila, but all over the country.

Family First For Nesthy

'Sila po ang dahilan kung bakit nandito ako '

Olympic Medalist Eumir Marcial Promoted To Sergeant

Boxer Eumir Marcial has been promoted to sergeant in the Philippine Air Force (PAF) for winning the Olympic bronze at the Tokyo Games.

San Juan City Achieves Herd Immunity Against Covid-19

The San Juan City local government has announced on Tuesday, August 10, that the city has already achieved herd immunity against COVID-19 after fully vaccinating 74.4 percent of its target population.

Xi calls for vaccine cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the fair and reasonable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the globe which is crucial in the fight against the pandemic still raging worldwide.

House panel OKs ‘Hidilyn Diaz Act' granting tax-free incentive on gifts, rewards for athletes

The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved the substitute measure seeking to exempt from all taxes the rewards and donations given to Olympic gold medalists Hidilyn Diaz and other national athletes and their coaches which they obtained during international sports competitions.

Distribution of ECQ ‘ayuda' in Metro Manila simultaneously starts Aug. 11

Distribution of the Enchanted Community Quarantine (ECQ) cash aid in Metro Manila will begin Wednesday, August 11, Parañaque City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) Chairman Edwin Olivarez said Monday, August 9.

PSG bracing for Messi arrival

Lionel Messi is expected to arrive in Paris on Monday, lured by the limitless funds of PSG, having said a tearful farewell to Barcelona after 21 years.

After fruitful Tokyo campaign, next target is Paris for Team PH

The Olympic Flame has been extinguished but the fire it brought to Filipinos continues to touch our senses.

Undisputed king

Kenyan retains marathon crown in Sapporo

USA tops Olympic medal table as delayed Games draw to a close

Eliud Kipchoge produced a marathon masterclass and the USA edged China at the top of the Olympics medals table as the curtain was set to fall on the biggest sports event since the pandemic on Sunday.

Syrian-Filipino crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2021

A Syrian-Filipino professional model who wants to turn plastic wastes into usable products was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2021 during a virtual presentation on Sunday, Aug. 8.

Perks, freebies await Olympic medalist Paalam

The local business community here is readying freebies and perks for its hometown hero, Tokyo Olympics 2020 silver medalist Carlo Paalam.

Better response to unemployment, unfilled job vacancies

Increased unemployment is one of the adverse consequences of protracted lockdowns. After reaching an all-time high of 17.7 percent in the second quarter of 2020, the country’s unemployment rate in June 2021 eased to 7.7 percent as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) last August 3.

KD powers US to fourth straight gold

NBA All-Star Kevin Durant hailed his team for overcoming adversity yesterday after pouring in a game-high 29 points to lead the United States past France 87-82 for a “beautiful” fourth straight Olympic men's basketball gold medal.

Olympic silver for Paalam

Petecio PH flag bearer in closing ceremony

Extra challenge for students

Blended learning, also known as distance learning, has been the style of teaching in use in the Philippines since the suspension of classes in March 2020.

ECQ ‘ayuda' for NCR recipients may be released next week – DILG

The cash aid for qualified beneficiaries in the National Capital Region (NCR), currently under the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 20, will be released mid-next week, DILG Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III said on Saturday, August 7.

BOXERS BASK IN OLYMPIC GLORY

Petecio, Paalam, Marcial rake in medals for Team PH

The relevance of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa

August is Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month) and many Filipinos, especially the younger generation, do not know why the nation’s leaders chose this scary “month of ghosts” for the observance.

Israel doing world a ‘great service' with COVID booster shots — PM

JERUSALEM, Israel (AFP) - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Israel was doing the world a “great service’’ by administering COVID vaccine booster shots, despite the World Health Organization’s plea for a moratorium.

NEDA assures stable food prices during ECQ

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government is ensuring stable and affordable food prices amid the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and stricter quarantines throughout the country.

Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo crowned Mrs. Tourism Universe 2021

‘As a mother who truly cares for the world, I will teach my kids and people around to follow the health and safety protocols and learn to adapt to the new normal.’

FIRE AND ENERGY

With gold at stake, France seeks another upset of US

ECQ In NCR As ‘Last Ever Lockdown,' Hopefully

The government’s wish is that the En-hanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) from August 6 to 20 will be the “last ever lockdown.”

KD Carries US To Gold Medal Game

SAITAMA, Japan (AFP) — Kevin Durant scored 23 points and Devin Booker added 20 to power three-time defending champions United States past Australia, 97-78, yesterday and into an Olympic men's basketball final against either France or Slovenia.

No Animals Were Harmed In The Making Of These Affordable Makeup Brands For Filipinas

Makeup is an important part of every girl’s daily life. But sometimes, we overlook the stories behind the manufacture of these makeup essentials.