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Japanese team's 0-4 start awaits Ravena

Thirdy Ravena left the country early yesterday to officially begin his Japanese basketball stint with B.League club San-En Neophoenix.

For first time: GIR level tops $100-billion mark

The Philippines’ stock of foreign assets and US dollar reserves have passed the $100-billion mark at $100.49 billion as of end-September, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said Thursday.

DepEd Sarangani mobilizes volunteers to assist learners

DAVAO CITY – As quarantine restrictions prevent teachers from going to the hinterlands, the Department of Education (DepEd) Sarangani Division is mobilizing volunteers to assist learners particularly in the indigenous communities.

Coca-Cola Philippines partners with Toyota for employee fleet

Coca-Cola Bever-ages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in the Philippines, has tapped the country’s leading automotive company, Toyota Motor Philippines, Corp. (TMP), and leasing partner Orix Rental Corporation (ORC) to provide new vehicles for its sales personnel— strengthening an already extensive fleet to better meet the needs of the Philippine market.

Keep Calm And Wash Your Hands

After 200 years, it took a pandemic to emphasize something we should all know by now: handwashing saves lives.

French Open Champion Nadal Congratulates Eala

World No. 2 tweets: Vamosssss. What a great achievement!

Budget Funds Must Be Ready On First Day Of 2021

We should have the national appropriation bill approved by the House of Representatives before Friday when the Special Session of the House of Representatives ends.

Protesters Gather Ahead Of Pro-Democracy Rally In Tense Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — More than a thousand protesters gathered in Bangkok ahead of a pro-democracy rally on Wednesday, with tensions high in Thailand after the arrest of 21 pro-reform activists a day earlier.

Will Abueva Suit Up Vs Northport?

Phoenix forward expected to get back GAB license; reinstatement next

British PM Announces Three-Tier Local Lockdown System Amid Rising Coronavirus Concerns

LONDON, United Kingdom (Xinhua) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday announced a new local lockdown rules across swathes of northern England as he sets out a new three-tiered coronavirus strategy.

Duterte Couldn't Care Less Who House Speaker Is As Long As Budget Is Passed On Time – Panelo

President Duterte couldn’t care less who the House speaker is as long as the proposed ₱4.506-trillion national budget is passed on time, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Savaldor Panelo said on Monday.

Lord's Reign In House Begins

Cayetano resigns shortly after over 200 solons ratify Velasco’s election as new Speaker

Trump Tests Negative, Claims Immunity From Covid-19, In Campaign Rallies

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP/Xinhua) — Deprived of his beloved campaign trail for 10 days by COVID-19, President Donald Trump took center stage again Monday in Florida, vowing that he is in ‘’great shape’’ with 22 days to go until he faces Joe Biden in the election.

Unruly celebration of fans sparks arrest of 80 people

NBA FINALS AFTERMATH

Claiming COVID-19 ‘immunity,' Trump ready for election fight

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday declared himself immune to COVID-19 and ready for a fight as his White House race against surging rival Joe Biden enters its critical final weeks.

LEBRON DELIVERS FOR L.A.

Lakers turn off Heat in Game 6 to capture 17th NBA title; James named Finals MVP

House has nation's full attention today

Today, Tuesday, October 13, the Congress of the Philippines has been called into special session by President Duterte with one express purpose – to approve the National Appropriation Bill for 2021.

7 months after opening win, Beermen seek 2nd victory

San Miguel Beer resumes its six-peat bid after a prolonged delay while TNT goes for another win when they face separate rivals today in the PBA Philippine Cup inside the Angeles University Foundation campus.

186 solons elect Velasco speaker in House coup

A total of 186 congressmen stripped Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano of his post and voted to install Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as the new speaker Monday ahead of the special session called by the President to expedite passage of the proposed national budget for 2021.

Amb. Francis Chua, Manila Bulletin Founder, Lacson, SMC, Among PCCI Awardees

Peru’s Honorary Consul General to Manila Dr. Francis C. Chua headlined the list of individuals and conglomerates that were recognized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) during the 46th Philippine Business Conference & Expo on Wednesday.

Earthshot – For World's Environmental Problems

Prince William of Britain, grandson and second-in-line to the throne after his father Prince Charles, launched Friday the Earth shot Project that will award five one-million-pound ($1.29-million) prizes a year for the next ten years for protecting and restoring nature, clean air, reviving oceans, waste reduction, and climate change.

Heat Eye Equalizer

On-the-brink Lakers still looking to celebrate

Pope Francis, Celebrities Lead TED Global Call To Act On Climate Crisis

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — With a call to save the planet, Prince William and Pope Francis on Saturday joined activists, artists, celebrities, and politicians in a free streamed TED event aimed at mobilizing and unifying people to confront the climate crisis.

No Abueva for Phoenix in bubble debut vs Meralco

Phoenix Super LPG won’t be having Calvin Abueva today when it takes on Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup inside the campus of Angeles University Foundation.

WOMAN POWER

Zonta Club of Makati Ayala holds induction of offiers and new members in the pandemic

TRAVELING WITH NO MONEY IN YOUR POCKET

Various countries around the world have begun to ease up on lockdown protocols previously adopted to reduce the transmission of the Covid-19 and ease the burdens of admissions in the struggling health systems.

Safely but Surely

Airline protocols you should know before you fly

NBA FINALS-Not so fast, LA!

Heat prevent Lakers from 17th title, force Game 6

HAVE A SAFE TRIP

Boracay has reopened to domestic travel since the start of this month. Staying home is still the best way to protect oneself and others from Covid-19, but the reopening of one of the top destinations in the Philippines is a signal that maybe we can now start taking calculated risks. The economy that should sustain us, after all, needs as much protection from the pandemic as we do.

Secretary Pompeo's mission in Asia

The world is watching the interplay of moves and events in the United States as it moves closer to its presidential election on November 3, only three weeks away.