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Employers Pledge 1-M Jobs In Six Months: Will Gov't Do Its Part?

“Employers pledge 1-M jobs in 6 months” was this newspaper’s banner headline on Monday, June 21, as the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) opened its virtual annual conference.

Jollibee Targets 500 Stores In The US In Next 7 Years

Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC), the Philippines most successful fast-food chain with presence in major global markets, expects to achieve 500 Jollibee stores in the US market alone over the next five to seven years.

Kaya-Iloilo Vs Shanghai For Berth In AFC League

Football

Angelina Jolie Visits Burkina Faso Refugee Camp

OUAGADOUGOU (AFP) - Oscar-winning actor Angelina Jolie on Sunday visited a refugee camp in Burkina Faso sheltering thousands of Malians who have fled jihadist violence in the region.

Duterte Declares Face Shields Mandatory Again

Hours after the announcement that it would no longer be required outdoors, President Duterte gave in to local health experts and declared the wearing of face shields, both indoors and outdoors, is mandatory again.

Empty Olympic Venues Looms As Organizers, Gov't Meet

JAPAN (AFP) – Tokyo Olympics organizers and Japanese officials meet late Monday to decide whether fans will be allowed at the pandemic-postponed Games, just weeks before they open.

The Benefits Of Government Safety Seal Certification

The government’s Safety Seal Certification program, which certifies an establishment for its compliance with the minimum public health standards (MPHS), is one of the government’s public-private sector’s collaborative efforts to reopen the economy and ensure its growth path safely.

US OPEN GOLF: Fairy Tale End After Setbacks

Rahm puts behind COVID-19 to rule US Open by 1 stroke

BUCKS OUST NETS

Antetokounmpo outduels Durant, Milwaukee in conference finals

Greater mobility for seniors after long lockdown

After more than a year of lockdown, fully vaccinated senior citizens are now allowed to go out in General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and Modified General Quarantine (MGCQ) areas, subject to presentation of a duly issued COVID-19 vaccination card and strict observance of prescribed health and safety protocols.

US marks end of slavery on new ‘Juneteenth' national holiday

CELEBRATING FREEDOM – Local resident Janice Lloyd points to a quote that reads ‘We out’ on her T-shirt as she watches a parade to celebrate Juneteenth on June 19, 2021 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Fever clinic in Olympic Village

MEMBERS of the media wait to take part in a tour of the Olympic Village which will be used during the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.

A father of 4 earns college degree at 36

FATHER'S DAY FEATURE

Why Filipino mobile gamers are excited about Infinix

As the global smartphone brand launches today’s best budget gaming phone, the Infinix HOT 10S, it is strengthening its commitment to the Philippine market

This city's vaccination program includes a free house, motorcycles, groceries, and cash

To encourage its citizens to get jabbed, Las Piñas, which has seen a spike in vaccination rates, is giving away prizes

‘Repurposed' HCW benefits to be converted to cash - DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) said that healthcare workers will receive some of their benefits in cash after their allowance for meals, accommodation, and transportation were repurposed.

MANN OF THE HOUR

Clips rally to reach 1st-ever West Finals; 76ers stay alive

Honoring heroic Filipinos on Father's Day

Like most other countries, the Philippines is celebrating Father's Day on the third Sun-day of June.

FIBA ASIA CUP QUALIFIERS: Small ball still alive – Baldwin

Gilas PH mentor heaps accolades on SJ, Abarrientos

More warm and humid weather

Warm and humid weather conditions may prevail over most parts of the country in the next two days due to a monsoon break or a temporary pause in rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat.

Is a hero born or raised?

José Rizal was born a very small child on this day 160 years ago.

Nadal pulls out of Wimby, Tokyo Games

TENNIS

Remove tax on tax to ease burden of consumers

My consumer advocacy group Laban Konsyumer Inc. (LKI) and myself continue to fight for lower prices in all products and services, and included here is the cost of power, and the removal of Value Added Taxes or VAT on taxes.

Chinese mourn passing of heroic pig that survived 2008 quake

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — A pig that became an unlikely national icon in China after surviving 36 days under rubble from a powerful 2008 earthquake has died at the age of 14, sparking an outpouring of emotion on Thursday.

Federer suffers 2nd-round loss

TENNIS

Dasmariñas out to prove worth vs Japanese champion

BOXING

Luzon power supply at tipping point, but are the solutions suitable?

Electricity demand surge ushered in by the country’s bit-by-bit economic reopening is now wrestling with available supply – especially for Luzon grid – but news of greenfield power plant developments are still not up to expectations.

Over 2 million fully vaccinated

PH receives 1.5 M more doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Azkals Settle For 1-1 Tie Vs Maldives

PH coach rues wasted scoring opportunities

Chinese Rocket With Manned Crew To Blast Off Thursday

JIUQUAN, China (AFP) - Astronauts blasting off on Thursday for China’s first manned mission to its new space station will have a choice of 120 different types of food and “space treadmills” for entertainment during their stay, China’s space agency said.