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Ex-president Estrada diagnosed with ‘superimposed bacterial lung infection'

Former President and Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada has been diagnosed with a “superimposed bacterial lung infection.”

LRT-2 shortens operating hours as more staff get sick

FIRST DOSE - Health Assistant Regional Director Paz Corrales (right) administers the first dose of CoronaVac on San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora on Friday, April 16 at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.

Quincentennial crosses at Cebu Cordova Link Expressway lighted

CEBU CITY – The Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) was a sight to behold Thursday night following the lighting of the eight quincentennial crosses on top of the structure’s twin pylons.

US imposes sanctions on Moscow, expels Russian diplomats

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States announced sanctions and the expul-sion of 10 Russian diplomats Thursday in retaliation for what Washington says is the Kremlin’s US election interference, a massive cyberattack and other hostile activity.

Biden Says ‘Time To End' US War In Afghanistan With Total Pullout

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - President Joe Biden announced Wednesday it’s ‘’time to end’’ America’s longest war with the unconditional withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, where they have spent two decades in a bloody, increasingly futile battle against the Taliban.

BMW Opens Flagship Dealership

RSA Motors Greenhills now operational

Booster Shots For A Floundering Economy

Faced by continuing economic doldrums and a raging pandemic, President Duterte certified as urgent the immediate enactment of Senate Bill No. 2094 amending the Public Service Act, Senate Bill No. 1156 amending the Foreign Investments Act of 1991, and Senate Bill No. 1840 amending the Retail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000.

Marquez, Nemesis Of Pacquiao, Running For Congress In Hometown

Mexican boxing legend Juan Manuel Marquez has vowed to deliver a knockout to corruption following his announcement to run for congress in his homeland.

Saso's 64 Ties Lead In Hawaii

8 birdies fuel Pinay golfer in bogey-free opening round

Matsuyama's triumph in Augusta, huge boost to Asian golf popularity

AUGUSTA (PGA Tour) – Hideki Matsuyama’s historic triumph in becoming the first Japanese winner at the Masters Tournament will spark immediate gains for Asian golf.

Mangrobang, 2 more in triathlon OQT

Remolino, Casares will also bid to qualify to the Tokyo Olympics

Endangered giant clam shells worth ₱57M confiscated in Palawan

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – Authorities seized around five tons of giant clam shells during the Counteraction Operation (CAO) on Tuesday, April 13 in Puron Borbon, Barangay Panacan, Narra town.

African swine fever confounds pandemic woes

Lost in the transition from Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to MECQ in the NCR-Plus bubble were twin moves of the national government to address the effects of the African swine fever (ASF) that has greatly affected the supply of pork, a staple item in the Filipino family’s daily menu.

13K healthcare workers in Central Visayas complete COVID-19 vaccination

CEBU CITY—More than 13,000 healthcare workers (HCWs) in Central Visayas have completed their COVID19 vaccination.

Perils Of Downsizing Amid Pandemic

As businesses are literally squeezed from all fronts, downsizing is one alternative to ensure survival. In any downsizing, the number one casualty is people.

Princes William, Harry In Emotional Tributes To Grandpa Philip

LONDON (AFP) -Princes William and Harry on Monday issued emotional tributes to their grandfather Prince Philip, whose death aged 99 has thrown the younger men together for the first time since an explosive row engulfed the family.

Start Spreading The News: Ancajas In NY

Two days after successfully defending the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight title, Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas finally spent some quality time in New York.

Suspended Mines Allowed To Resume Operations

The Philippine government has allowed the mining companies that were suspended and ordered closed by former Environment Secretary and late Regina Paz Lopez in 2017 to continue operating. Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Director Wilfredo Moncano said on Tuesday that the government has decided to issue a “Stay Order” on these mining companies amid the pending decision from the Office of the President (OP) to officially lift the suspension and cancellation orders imposed on them by Lopez.

‘It Was An Honor To Have Learned From An Icon' — MB Reporters

A few words are not enough to describe the impact made by Manila Bulletin editor-in-chief Crispulo 'Cris' Icban Jr., on budding journalists, especially on the group of reporters that came in from 2013 to 2018.

Church-led store gives free groceries to public

A store in Pamplona Tres, Las Piñas that is run by a religious group made the rounds of social media after giving free groceries to those in need.

India bans export of remdesivir

NEW DELHI (AFP) - India on Sunday banned the export of remdesivir as infections soared to a new daily high and hospitals grappled with increasing demand for the coronavirus treatment drug.

Egypt, Lebanon announce Ramadan to start Tuesday

CAIRO (AFP) -The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Tuesday April 13 in Egypt and Lebanon, religious authorities in the two countries announced Sunday.

Big-time tandem of Villar, Ang gets Skyway Extension Project done

Talk about a dynamic duo.

Beyond MECQ: Seeking hopeful pathways

After two weeks of the strictest lockdown phase, the National Capital Region Plus bubble has been placed under the less restrictive Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). Also placed under MECQ were Abra province and Santiago City in Isabela.

Abundance Of Caution: Vaccine Safety Key To Public Acceptance

The Department of Health (DOH) an-nounced last April 8 that it has “adopted the recommendation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to temporarily suspend the use of AstraZeneca vaccines for individuals aged below 60 years old, following recent reports of rare cases of blood clots with low platelets detected in some individuals inoculated with the vaccine.”

Ancajas Still Champ

Panabo City native shows no ill effects of inactivity

CA Affirms SEC Revocation Of KAPA's Incorporation

The Court of Appeals (CA) upheld the order of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revoking the certificate of incorporation of Kapa-Community Ministry International for its fraudulent investment-taking activities.

Harry But No Meghan At Pared-Back Funeral For Prince Philip

LONDON (AFP) — The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II's hus-band, Prince Philip, will take place next week, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday, announcing a stripped-back ceremony due to coronavirus restrictions, and a return for exiled royal Prince Harry but not his wife, Meghan.

My Boss' Last Advice: Always Be Careful, Don't Interpret Court Decisions

At past 3 p.m. last Feb. 10, my cellular telephone rang. Registered as caller was “Jun Icban of MB.”

MVP backs PBA-China exhibition

‘If it helps break the pressure, let’s go!’