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Cows, Carabaos And Horses Distributed To Bataan Farmers

BALANGA, BATAAN — As part of the continuing Livelihood Improvement Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the provincial government of Bataan recently distributed 40 cows and carabaos to qualified farmers in the town of Abucay.

Coldplay's Chris Martin To Mentor On 'American Idol'

Chris Martin will mentor on “American Idol.”As a Mother’s Day special, “American Idol” is doing a Coldplay-themed episode. Said episode is set for airing this May 9.

Pacquiao: No Presidential Posturings

Senator Emmanuel D. Pacquiao on Monday, May 3, denied his sending letters to US President Biden and Chinese ambassador to the Philippines amounted to presidential posturing.

I Never Have To Prove Anything, Says Barty

MIAMI (AFP) – Ashleigh Barty insisted she is a worthy world number one on Sunday after defeating Bianca Andreescu to retain her Miami Open crown.

More Foreign Aid Lands In India As Death Toll Hits Record

NEW DELHI (AFP) — International aid to alleviate India’s dire oxygen short-age arrived in the South Asian nation on Sunday, as its coronavirus death toll climbed to a grim new record.

Ex-UP Visayas Student Is PMA Class Valedictorian

Despite the challenges in academics and the life of a graduating military cadet, Janrey Artus made sure he remains focused on doing his best to meet the expectations of his family, his kababayan in San Enrique town of Negros Occidental, and the Filipino people who sponsored his four-year stay at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).

Prince Harry, J-Lo Lead ‘Vax Live' Concert In Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Britain’s Prince Harry joined pop royalty including Jennifer Lopez at a star-studded concert in Los Angeles Sunday to urge faster and more even global vaccinations, as he voiced support for India during its devastating COVID outbreak.

Raising Nurses' Pay: Healing The Country's ‘Invisible Wound'

The Philippines is the leading exporter of nurses worldwide with 85 percent of nurses trained in the Philippines working overseas, mostly in Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Migrant nurses contribute approximately $8 billion in remittances to the Philippine economy every year.

Rock star Brandon Boyd now among Heart Evangelista's IG followers

Count Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd among Heart Evangelista's fans.

Coco Wound Patch For Diabetics

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is throwing its support behind the coco wound patch which was developed by a Filipino registered nurse.

Man Who Filled Container With ₱20 Bills Admits Being Inspired By Yorme's ‘Etneb' Remark

If you were amazed by the photos of a young man who recently went viral for filling a 30-liter drum with 20-peso bills, wait until you get to read his inspiring story.

Mental Health: Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges

While restrictive quarantine is still being enforced, the challenges of staying focused and maintaining one’s sense of equanimity persist and intensify.

Olutanga Island: From Pirates' Lair To Mindanao's Next Tourism Destination

An island in the Zamboanga Peninsula is slowly shed-ding its image as a pirates' lair to become the next major tourism destination in Mindanao.

Pope Embarks On Prayer 'Marathon' Against COVID

VATICAN CITY (AFP) — Pope Francis on Saturday launched a month-long prayer marathon to hasten the end of the coronavirus pandemic with a prayer at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican before some 150 believers.

PH rowers chase Olympic spots

ASIA-OCEANIA TOURNAMENT

‘Huge gap' on vaccine access cramps Asia rebound – ADB

A “huge gap” between demand and supply of vaccines is threatening the rebound across developing Asia, according to Asian Development Bank President Masatsugu Asakawa.

Tatum ties Larry Bird record - NBA 2020-2021 SEASON

LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 60 points as the Boston Celtics stormed back from a 32-point first-half deficit for a 143140 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs at the Boston Garden.

Finding hope in the Olympics

This must be the longest countdown held for the Olympics.

Frontline workers deserve respect and recognition

This year’s Labor Day observance is different from last year. As the government continues to search for the right combination of health and safety protocols that would complement the measures to reopen the economy, the significant contribution of Filipino workers to the overall national welfare comes to the fore.

Eumir leads PH contingent for Dubai tilt

ASBC BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS

‘That's something I want to do'

Clarkson hopes to once again play for Gilas

More businesses allowed to reopen

Indoor dine-in at 10% capacity; salons, barbershops, nail spas at 30% capacity

Rondina, Pons lead beach volley tryouts

Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons provided a glimpse of the chemistry last seen two years ago at Subic’s sand court during the final day of the national volleyball and beach volleyball tryouts organized by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation.

NBA 2020-2021 SEASON - Suns, 76ers clinch postseason berths

Knicks tame Bulls; Wizards rip Lakers

Setback in 3rd match dooms So

Two-time United States champion Wesley So succumbed to Armeniaborn Levon Aronian in the quarterfinals to crash out in the New in Chess Classic of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Thursday.

Folayang falls; Buntan rises

And the trilogy is over. Japanese legend and former ONE lightweight world champion Shinya Aoki has settled his rivalry with Eduard Folayang after submitting the Team Lakay veteran in the first round of the ONE on TNT IV at the Singapore Indoor Stadium yesterday.

Oasis centers pushed to complement COVID response

A Rotary club is hoping that its Rotary Oasis Center project would be replicated by other Rotary clubs in different provinces and major cities around the country to complement the nation’s COVID-19 response.

Inoculation of 70 M Filipinos on target

Achieving herd immunity this year feasible – Palace

De Ridder captures ONE title - MMA

Undefeated ONE middleweight world champion Reinier de Ridder claimed the light heavyweight world title by beating Aung La N Sang across five intense rounds of action in the main card of ONE on TNT IV at the Singapore Indoor Stadium yesterday.

‘Go for gold': Mining revival to spur economic recovery

After shepherding the enactment of new laws that would spur economic recovery, the Duterte administration lifted a nine-year moratorium on new mining projects with the recent issuance of Executive Order Number 130.