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Lanao Del Sur Governor Tests Positive For Covid-19

ILIGAN CITY – Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal ‘Bombit” Adiong, Jr. has confirmed that he has tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

PBA Bubble - Crucial Meet For Marcial, Players Set

As hour of reckoning looms, PBA to hear out sentiments

UAAP - La Salle Patron Welcomes Nonoy, Cuajao To The Fold

De La Salle University, through its new program backer Atty. Mans Carpio, formally welcomed Mark Nonoy and Deo Cuajao to its men’s basketball team yesterday.

Tearful Lin Seeks NBA Comeback

BEIJING (AFP) – Jeremy Lin said Tuesday he is leaving the Beijing Ducks after one season in China and wants to return to the NBA, where he sparked the “Linsanity” craze of 2012.

U.S. OPEN MEN'S FINAL - Thiem in epic triumph

Zverev blows two-set lead and 5-3 advantage in fifth set

Toyota PH returns to 2-shift production at plant

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) will return to two-shift production at its Sta. Rosa, Laguna manufacturing complex, starting yesterday, signaling normalization of operations after months of limited capacity.

Pilipinas Shell implements bigger price rollback

Major player Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation has upped the ante in this week’s pricing competition at domestic oil pumps as it implemented a heftier rollback of ₱1.55 per liter on diesel products, beating the ₱1.50 per liter price cut first enforced by competitor-players Unioil and Clean fuel.

BSP digital banking regulation expected to be ready this month

The central bank’s guidelines on the establishment of digital banks is expected to be approved this month, according to a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official.

Pessimism in this time of the pandemic

In the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey held last July, 40 percent of Filipinos surveyed said they expect the national economy to worsen in the next 12 months, against 30 percent who said it will improve and 24 percent who think it will stay the same.

NBA Western Conference Semifinals - Lakers Send Off Rockets

Los Angeles awaits winner of LA Clippers-Denver Nuggets series

With Travel Limited, Plane Cafés Take Off In Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — With millions around the world stuck at home due to the pandemic, “plane cafés” in Thailand are offering customers the chance to pretend they are in the sky — and the idea seems to have taken off.

Can Internet Meet Nation's Schools' Needs?

National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. called last Thursday for the construction of some 50,000 cell towers nationwide to ensure a strong Internet connection in any part of the country with the shift to online classes this coming school year as part of the government efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Osaka Rallies From 1st-Set Loss, Beats Azarenka For 3rd Slam Title

NEW YORK (AFP) – Japan’s Naomi Osaka came from a set down to beat Victoria Azarenka of Belarus to win the US Open on Saturday and clinch her third Grand Slam title.

Magsayo's MP Debut On Hold As Foe Retires Ahead Of Fight

The much-awaited debut of Filipino boxer Mark Magsayo with MP Promotions is scheduled October 3 but against a different opponent after Magsayo’s original foe, American Jose Haro, opted to retire.

5 Ways Seniors Can Boost Their Health In Quarantine

People over 60, and especially over 80, are at risk for loneliness and severe infection. Here are some steps they can take to keep themselves healthy

How To Celebrate Grandparents' Day This Lockdown

Social distancing won’t keep us from showing our gratitude to our lolos and lolas

NBA Playoffs Celtics Dethrone Raptors

Boston to face Miami; Denver still alive

Pope Sets Example With Face Mask

Pope Francis returned last Wednesday to the San Damaso courtyard of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican where he had held his first weekly public audience after these had been shut down for nearly six months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

These Grandparents Have Superpowers

Lolo and lola prove that you can do anything

Undas in this season of the pandemic

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered that the city’s cemeteries be closed from October 21 to November 3. This is traditionally the period when Filipinos troop to cemeteries all over the land to light candles and pray at the graves of their loved ones – the Undas.

Pamana for Lolo and Lola

These teenagers have given new life and meaning to the Filipino tradition

Distancing in public transport shortened

DOH seeks meeting with DOTr to tackle new spacing policy

Diokno sees economy improving

Counters SWS survey

US Open - Serena Rolls Over Russian; Murray Exits

NEW YORK (AFP) – Serena Williams continued her hunt for a record seventh US Open title with a straight-sets win on Thursday as Andy Murray crashed out in the second round at Flushing Meadows.

My Mother, The Teacher

A 10th-grade student from Negros Occidental goes to Twitter to ask students to think about their teachers, too

House Should Decide Leadership Issue By Itself

The 15 months given to Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano in the 15-21 agreement he had with Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco are fast coming to a close. Under that agreement, Cayetano was to serve 15 months and Velasco 21 months. Cayetano’s 15 months end next month, October.

NCAA Newly-Knighted Abando Plans To Call Ex-Coach Later

One of these days, Rhenz Abando said he would reach out and contact former University of Santo Tomas mentor Aldin Ayo – simply to say thanks after playing one season under the latter’s tutelage.

MG Makes Ownership And Service Easier

With positive performance in the first half of 2020, MG Philippines hopes to keep the momentum going with its expanding dealership network and innovative aftersales services.

New Mazda Buyers Get Free 5-Year Service Plan

In celebration of their 100th Anniversary celebration, Mazda Philippines is upgrading their renowned free periodic maintenance service coverage from three years to five years. The new 5-Year Free Service Plan will cover all Mazda vehicles sold from April 2020 onward, covering the expenses of periodic maintenance at either six-month or 10,000-kilometer intervals, for up to five years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.

U.S. Open - I'm Extremely Sorry – Djokovic

Lineswoman left gasping, hit in the throat by Novak’s ball