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CEO Pledges More Professional BPI On Its 169 Anniversary

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) president and CEO Cezar P. Consing said the 169-year-old bank will continue to be “professional, inclusive and forward looking” amid the public health crisis.

Ninoy Is Still An Inspiring Hero

The 37 th anniversary of the assassination of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino was quietly remembered by his family, friends, and followers on Friday, Aug. 21.

Start Reopening Our Churches

Because social distancing – one to two me-ters – is needed help prevent the spread of COVID-19, mass gatherings of all kinds are now banned – in sports arenas, in offices, in streets and parks, in buses and light rail coaches and stations. This is on top of face masks everywhere outside the house and face shields in public transport.

Guevarra defends limits to church attendance in NCR

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday defended the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases to limit churchgoers to 10 persons in the National Capital Region (NCR) despite the supposed eased restrictions under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ).

Angeline Quinto asked about ‘guy in swimming pool' post

Does Angeline Quinto have a boyfriend now?

Hopes up with first vaccines from Russia and China

After Russia announced it has approved its anti-COVID-19 vaccine “Sputnik V” and will administer it to its teachers and health workers in October, China announced this week that it too has approved its vaccine, saying tests have shown it is “safe and generates an immune response.”

Catbalogan mayor, 36 Samar health workers COVID-positive

TACLOBAN CITY – Catbalogan City Mayor Dexter Uy confirmed Thursday night (August 20) that he has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), along with 36 health workers from the Samar Provincial Hospital.

A GRATEFUL SPOUSE

The simplest and most thoughtful efforts can keep a marriage intact, especially in a crisis like this

Breathe Easier With These Antiviral Face Masks

Beauty queen maker Jonas Gaffud and fashion designer Albert Andrada explore nanosilver technology

Retail Customers Tearing Down Monopoly In Power Industry – ERC

As the consumers who can already exercise their “power of choice” or those contracting directly their electricity service from preferred suppliers already corner a significant pie of roughly 5,000 megawatts (MW) in the country’s electricity demand, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) tagged such development as business evolution out to shatter long-reigning monopoly in the power sector.

Study Reveals Technology Changes From COVID-19's Impact On Education

Lenovo has commissioned IDC to examine the impact of COVID-19 on the education landscape.

NBA Playoffs - Rage Of Raptors

Celtics go up 2-0; Jazz in revenge win vs Nuggets

Restrictions Eased But Great Care Must Continue

We can expect a rise in COVID-19 infections with the easing of restrictions in Metro Manila from Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) to General Community Quarantine (GCQ), because more people movement will now be allowed and a greater deal of the responsibility of keeping infections down will fall on the people themselves.

Democrat Biden Nominated To Take On Trump And ‘Make A Nation Whole'

MILWAUKEE, United States (AFP) — US Democrats nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential candidate on Tuesday, offering the Washington veteran as a “man of courage’’ who would sweep away the “chaos’’ of four years under Donald Trump.

NBA Playoffs - Lillard Stares Down La, LeBron; Bucks Stunned

Rockets, Heat prevail in their own openers

One Good Response To COVID Pandemic

One immediate response of our government to the COVID-19 pandemic has been the release of thousands of inmates in danger of infection and death in the nation’s congested prisons.

PH AZKALS Schrock Goal Vs Kyrgyz Up For Best Ever

Stephan Schrock’s goal from last year’s Asian Cup was included in a fan voting contest put up by the Asian Football Confederation this week.

SMC To Grow Mud Crabs At Massive Mangrove Near Bulacan Airport Site

To help address perennial flooding in Bulacan and Central Luzon, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has embarked on a massive mangrove planting — with crab growing program on the side — in Bulacan, the site for its ₱735-billion New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project.

NBA Playoffs - Leonard, George Spark Clippers; Nuggets Tune Out Jazz In Overtime

Defending champ Raptors turn back Nets in own series

PH Receives Japan's First COVID-19 Support Loan

The Philippines became the first recipient of Japan’s emergency support loan for economies affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Finance (DOF) said yesterday.

Home Buying Becomes Digital

Century Properties’ home ownership program makes the experience safer and less stressful

Remembering The Day World War II Ended

Japan last Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of its surrender in World War II on August 15, 1945. with Emperor Naruhito expressing “deep remorse” over the country’s wartime actions, which included the occupation of the Philippines for three years in 1942-1945.

As President, Biden Will ‘Trust Science' — Michelle Obama

MILWAUKEE, United States (AFP) - Former vice president Joe Biden will ‘’tell the truth and trust science’’ if he is elected to the White House in November, former First Lady Michelle Obama said on Monday as Democrats kicked off their now-virtual convention.

14-Day Quarantine For Player, Coach Who Will Test Positive – Marcial

Once the gavel comes down on the end of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine in Mega Manila today, the gate barrier immediately goes up for the return to practice of the Philippine Basketball Association.

K-Pop Artists Honored At 2020 Soribada Best K-Music Awards

The 2020 Soribada Best K-Music Awards ceremony was held recently at the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul to honor outstanding artists.

Mutya Pilipinas Cancels 2020 Pageant

Mutya Pilipinas, one of the most enduring beauty pageants in the country, announced the cancellation of its 2020 contest due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NBA Playoffs: Jazz Vs Nuggets Fil-Am Clarkson: Play Hard, Compete

JC had 24 pts with 5 3s in OT loss to Nuggets in earlier game

We Can Expect More Such Survey Findings

The result of the July 3-6 poll of Social Weather Stations (SWS) on the people’s perception on their quality of life in the last 12 months was perhaps to be expected in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amid COVID-19 - Anticipation Rises For Return Of GCQ

The lifting of the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine is something pro leagues are anticipating as President Duterte is expected to announce today new regulations on Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.

Heated Tobacco Products Will Benefit Public Health

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization for IQOS to be marketed as a modified risk tobacco product is aligned with the claims of a leading tobacco harm reduction expert that the introduction of heated tobacco products (HTPs) as better alternatives to conventional cigarette will see public health gains.