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Still a wide room for improvement in women empowerment

“Although the Philippines still has room for improvement in addressing issues concerning women, it is by-far a great place to become a woman.” This assessment, made by the Asia Society, is an auspicious commentary on the extent and scope of women empowerment in the country.

Pacquiao's conditioning coach says Garcia will fall

Justin Fortune, the strength and conditioning coach of Manny Pacquiao, believed that the Filipino legend still has what it takes to knock out American welterweight contender Mikey Garcia.

Brickman, Gray suit up for separate ballclubs

Jason Brickman and Jeremiah Gray, two players who became ineligible in the recent PBA Rookie Draft due to incomplete requirements, will suit up for separate teams in the pro league’s new 3x3 competition set to start this year.

Deputy Speaker Villar Urges City Dwellers To Engage In Urban Farming

Deputy Speaker and Las Pinas Rep. Camille Villar on Thursday, March 18, encouraged city dwellers to join the growing number of citizens engaged in urban gardening, saying that not only will this promote sustainable livelihood but can also be an essential source of healthy food.

Investment Scams Feed On Need And Greed

Scammers prey on those looking for an ad-ditional source of income to augment their earnings or to grow their nest egg and secure their future. They offer investment deals that guarantee huge profits for doing almost nothing.

NBA 2020-2021 Season- Curry Hurt In Victory

Warriors star slides hard near Rockets bench; Giannis powers Bucks; Harden has 40

PH Logs 5,290 More Coronavirus Cases

The total number of con-firmed coronavirus cases (COVID-19) in the Philip-pines surged to 640,984 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 5,290 new infections on Thursday, March 18.

We Can Overcome COVID-19 – Palace

‘Serious surge’ noted in NCR; ‘very high’ attack rates in Pasay, Makati, Navotas, Santiago in Isabela

'Bata' Reyes Says 'I'm Deeply Sorry'

In a GAB letter, legendary pool player expresses regret over recent Laguna incident

E. Samar Solon, Mayor Among Those Rescued After Motorized Boat Stalls Off Guian Waters

Philippine Coast Guard personnel have rescued Eastern Samar Rep. Maria Fe Abunda and Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Agda after the motorized banca they were riding installed off the waters of Guian, Eastern Samar during the unveiling ceremony of the historical marker in Homonhon Island on Thursday, March 17.

France Finds Hard-To-Detect Covid Variant In Brittany

SAINT-BRIEUC, France (AFP) - French authorities are investigating a new coronavirus variant found in the western Brittany region that is more difficult for tests to detect, though for now it does not appear to be more dangerous or contagious.

PAL Marks 80 Years Of Service To The Country

Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier and Asia’s oldest airline, turns 80 this month amid a continuing pandemic-induced financial difficulty that fell upon the aviation industry globally.

Morales: Pacquiao Over Garcia

Four-division world boxing champion Erik Morales expressed his support for former rival Manny Pacquiao over American welterweight contender Mikey Garcia.

Cebu Priests Willing To Take Any Covid-19 Vaccine Brand

CEBU CITY – Members of the Archdiocese of Cebu are willing to be vaccinated with any brand of COVID19 vaccine.

It Started As An Issue Over The Color Of Meghan's Baby

Who would have thought that an issue that led to war and nearly divided the great United States continues to be an issue today. President Abraham Lincoln fought the American civil war to save the United States of America from fragmenting back into old alliances, but he also fought to end slavery in North America.

Lakan Cup South Division- Virus Wipes Out MPBL Conf Finals

Davao Occ. wins by default as 4 Basilan players test positive for COVID-19

Manila Bulletin Launches Unique QR Code

The Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. recently launched a new QR code campaign which aims to expand its digital audience, including those using smartphones.

Minors Banned Outside Homes In Metro Manila

Over 3,000 arrested on first day of unified curfew

Modern, hygienic buses covering Tacloban-Ormoc route launched

NAVAL, Biliran (PIA) — Travel-ers from this town can now enjoy a comfortable and hygienic bus ride going to and from Tacloban.

Beyonce makes history, Taylor wins top prize, and Megan slays at Grammys

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) - Women won every major Grammy at Sunday's history-making gala, a joyful night for music's biggest stars after a devastating year for the industry, with Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion and Taylor Swift triumphing at the socially distanced event anchored by electrifying performances.

Ultimately, everyone must fend for himself during COVID

There seems to be a slowdown in the worldwide vaccination campaign against COVID-19 after the initial rush in the United States and certain other countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) organized COVAX to provide initial vaccine doses to countries with little or no hope of getting them from the manufacturing countries which are now delivering orders made early last year, even while the vaccines were being tested.

Low contact tracing is major factor in COVID-19 surge – DILG

The current close contact tracing ratio of one is to seven is far-off from the desired one is to 30 ratio under the “Magalong formula,” a factor that led to the surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country.

2021 PBA ROOKIE DRAFT- No big surprises

Most teams opted to stick with projected picks

Giannis fuels Bucks; Harden powers Nets

NBA 2020-2021 SEASON

Banks' trust assets up 17.62% in 2020

The banking system’s trust and investment management business grew by 17.62 percent in 2020 to ₱3.43 trillion versus ₱2.92 trillion in 2019, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

Bypass road in Bulacan vies for best road project award in Asia

The 9.6-kilometer Pulilan-Baliuag Diversion Road in Bulacan is nominated as the best community road in Asia and Australasia, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) revealed on Saturday, March 13.

PSA AWARDS- ABAP named 2020 top NSA

Sports scribes to honor boxing body for leading the way with Marcial, Magno

African Swine Fever now threatens our entire pork industry

If the prevalence of COVID-19 pandemic is not yet bad enough, there is also now a Senate pro-posal to put the entire country under a state of emergency due to an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, which has already cost about P50 billion in losses to the swine industry and pushed pork market prices higher. None of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) measures seem to be working.

‘Ms. Everywhere' ready for new challenges after PVL transfer

F2 Logistics libero Dawn Macandili is embracing the new challenges ahead when she and the Cargo Movers compete against the best volleyball players in the country in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League Open Conference.

From Batanes to Tawi-Tawi, PH Coast Guard's first female pilot conquers them all

As early as her childhood days, Christine Pau-line Diciano had always dreamed of taking control of that bird-shaped metal that flies in the sky.