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Wowowin' Brings Joy To Lucky Winners Of Bettina Homes

Christmas 2020 is merry and bright for Herminia Escobar, Marites Floren, and Wilma Ocampo—three lucky contestants who snagged the jackpot prizes on Wowowin’s “Pera o Kahon” game segment this year.

Are Covid-19 Vaccines The Keys To Freedom?

Would you take it if it was offered to you today?

Gilas Vs Korea

FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: PH team to face longtime tormentor twice in Clark

Zamboanga Valientes Top Australia 3x3 To Make History

The Zamboanga Valientes MLV got back at Black Buckets Australia 14-7 in the final game on Saturday to snare the 3x3 Christmas Street Hustle crown and make history as the first Philippine team to win a basketball tournament in Australia.

PH Nurses In Worldwide Fight On COVID-19

Another Filipina nurse was in international news reports Thursday.

Joshua KOs Pulev, Sets Up Fury fight

Heavyweight Boxing

World Covid Death Toll Nears 1.6 M

US poised for mass vaccine campaign

Armored Personnel Carrier Takes Six Brides To Their Wedding In Lanao Del Norte

Six brides wait inside an M113 armored personnel carrier (APC)

US WOMEN'S OPEN - Saso stays in contention

Yuka Saso birdied the final hole to salvage an even-par 71 Friday and trail five shots off the leader through two rounds of the US Women’s Open at the Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas.

So many hungry families need help

The number of Filipinos going hungry has reached a record high during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the polling organization Social Weather Stations (SWS) found in its latest quarterly survey for September.

SM FOUNDATION, UNIQLO CONTINUE TO HELP COVID-19 FRONTLINERS

Exhibiting the culture of sustained collaboration, SM Foundation and Japanese global apparel retailer Uniqlo continue to provide assistance to the medical community by donating personal protective equipment (PPE) for Covid-19 frontliners.

CHRISTMAS HOPES AND WISHES

We ask several personalities from government and business circles what their Christmas wishes and hopes are and here we share them with you to bring you sunshine.

BREAKING NEWS: SANTA'S QUARANTINED IN THE NORTH POLE

Swatch launches the HoHoOuch, a limited-edition watch that should remind us that, no matter what the odds, there is no stopping time, especially the time to celebrate hope

US dev'ts continue to draw world attention

More than a month after the November 3 presidential election, United States President Donald Trump led a rally in Valdosta, Georgia, in support of two Republican senators facing a runoff election on January 5, 2021, against two Democratic opponents. No one received a majority of votes last November 3, hence the need for a deciding run-off election.

UK readies for Brexit ‘no-deal' chaos

Food shortages, tailbacks and congested ports: as talks with Brussels remain unresolved three weeks before leaving the EU single market, the UK is preparing for a chaotic “no-deal”.

Sanofi, GSK COVID vaccine delayed until end of 2021

France’s Sanofi and Britain’s GSK said Friday their (coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines will not be ready until the end of 2021, after interim results showed a low immune response in older adults.

PSC: Vaccine for athletes, coaches – Ramirez

Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez said the government sports agency would prioritize COVID-19 vaccination for national athletes and coaches once it becomes available in the country.

EDUCATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Deloitte in partnership with ASSIST releases online learning modules to prepare the Filipino youth for the jobs of the future

Mission Accomplished!

PBA 45TH SEASON BUBBLE :Marcial pulls off the impossible; Ginebra bags PH title; LA named Finals MVP

UnionBank Set For Next Digital Banking Step

Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines is accelerating its digital banking business with a “better normal” strategy to attract new clients while they fast-track development of online-only products and utilize blockchain solutions for real-time services.

After Finals MVP Award, LA Eyes G'Slam

SMART CLARK GIGA CITY — After 14 years as a pro, LA Tenorio finally completed his trophy cabinet after grabbing his first PBA Philippine Cup title.

Top NPA Official In Mindanao Killed In Surigao Del Sur

CAMP BANCASI, Butuan City — An alleged high ranking official of the Communist Terrorist Group’s (CTG) Komisyong Mindanao (KOMMID) and his unidentified companion were killed in a firefight with government security forces at a resort in Purok Milion, Barangay San Agustin Sur, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur province early Thursday morning, a military report said.

World Vaccinations Vs Covid-19 Underway

A 90-year-old British lady received the first shot vaccinations at the University Hospital Coventry at 6:31 a.m. on December 8, in what has now been called “V-Day.”

Climate Crisis Threatens Country's Economic Rebound, Says Dominguez

Climate-related challenges remain formidable threats to the Philippines’ gradual recovery from the prolonged coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.

2 Interlocking Issues – Corruption Case & Budget

We are in the second week of December and the Bicameral Conference Committee of Congress should be ready with the final form of the 2021 General Appropriations Bill by next week and place it before President Duterte for his signature so the national budget for 2021 will be ready for implementation right on the first day of the new year.

Some PITC Procurement Jobs May Be Discontinued – Lopez

Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has raised the possibility of discontinuing some of the 33-billion worth of procurement projects being undertaken by the Philippine International Trading Corp. (PITC).

EJ Leaving Italy

As COVID-19 cases rise, Patafa mulls relocating training camp of Olympic-bound pole vaulter Obiena to Finland

Spare Us The Additional Problem Of High Prices

With so many problems facing the nation during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we hope we will not face the additional problem of high prices this Christmas season.

Duterte: Skip Christmas Festivities

As the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, President Duterte ap-pealed to the public to skip their usual December get-togethers and other festivities to avoid spreading and catching the disease this Christmas season.

Local Telcos Improved Services After Duterte Warning, NTC Reports

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) saw an improvement in the service of the private telecommunications companies (telcos) in the Philippines after President Duterte's threat against them earlier this year to shape up or ship out.