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SM Prepares For ‘Safe Malling'

SM is set to welcome back the community as the malls begin to operate with essential and non-leisure services after the enhanced community quarantine period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The gradual re-opening follows the local government units’ decision to also observe adjusted mall hours until further notice.

‘Thrilla In Manila' Changed Ali, Frazier Forever

MANILA (AFP) — When Muhammad Ali survived 14 brutal rounds with Joe Frazier in the “Thrilla in Manila” 45 years ago, it wrote a page in boxing folklore but left both men forever diminished.

‘Ambo' batters Bicol, Quezon province

Ambo (international name Vongfong) weakened into a severe tropical storm from typhoon category on Friday after it whipped destructive winds and dumped heavy to intense rainfall while moving towards the Quezon-Laguna area, the state weather bureau said.

Bryan Adams apologizes over ‘racist' COVID-19 post

Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams has released a public apology over his recent post that drew flak.

Belga shows concern for frontliners, workers

RoS center hopes easing up of ECQ will help people get back on their feet

A ₱1.5-Trillion Bill For Covid Recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing government lockdowns in Metro Manila and elsewhere in the country have had tremendous impact on the country’s economic development and progress.

Car Shopping And Servicing In The ‘New Normal'

Safety measures at auto dealerships in GCQ and beyond

Kai: G-League Is Best Option

Kai Sotto yesterday said the decision to sign with the G-League program is the best option to fulfill his ultimate dream of becoming the first pure Filipino to play in the NBA.

Now What?

What the Philippines can learn from the world’s classrooms in handling education disruption

S. Korea Shoppers Line Up Before Dawn Ahead Of Expected Chanel Price Hike

SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) — More than a hundred shoppers waited in line to enter a store of French luxury brand Chanel in Seoul on Wednesday, as they rushed to buy products in the hope of beating price increases expected to kick in later in the week.

Gapan City Relief Goods: 50 Kilos Of Rice, Live Chicken, And More!

Here’s how Mayor Emeng Pascual protects and provides for his people in the midst of this Covid-19 crisis

National Athletes Are ‘Frontliners' As Well

Amid COVID-19

World Prays Today For End To Pandemic

Pope Francis has called on believers of all religions around the world to pray together today, May 14, to ask God to end the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

‘Mamba' Label Is Retired

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The Mamba Sports Academy is retiring “Mamba” from its name out of respect for the late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

MLB Owners Approve 2020 Plan, Proposal

NEW YORK (AFP) – Major League Baseball team owners have approved a proposal for starting the coronavirus-delayed 2020 season in early July in ballparks without spectators, according to multiple reports Monday.

This Year's Power Problem Due To ECQ

This is the time of the year when the heat rises all over the country and many areas run short of electric power and water. We are now at the height of the summer season and the rains are not due until the last week of this month or in the first week of June.

SBP Chief Vows Best Effort In Trying Times

2023 FIBA WORLD CUP

Shaq Urges NBA To ‘Scrap Season, Return Next Year'

Retired four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal says the league would be smart to call off the halted 2019-20 campaign and avoid crowning a champion that would carry an “asterisk.”

Stop And Smell The Roses

Reflections on faith and human suffering

BDO's Frontliner-Employees Continue The Good Fight

To ensure that banking services remain uninterrupted, BDO Unibank, Inc. has kept its branches, ATMs, cash accept machines, and digital channels available with the hard work and resilience of its employees and other bank frontliners like the security and maintenance personnel who support employees as they find ways for clients.

Japan Could End State Of Emergency For Regions With Stable Virus Cases

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — Japan could lift a state-of-emergency in many regions this week if new coronavirus cases are under control, the economy minister said on Monday, as it inches towards a gradual return of economic activity.

Coaches' Education Is Key

Anecdotal coaching out in new normal, says Ramirez

Easing Metro ECQ Basically A Health Issue

It may not yet be time to end the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) lockdown imposed on Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, but it should be time to ease it, to allow for a gradual return to normalcy.

DSWD: Distressed Families Of Overseas Filipinos Can Avail Of SAP Cash Subsidy

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said yesterday that the families of overseas Filipinos (OFs) in distress can avail themselves of the cash subsidy under the government’s Social Amelioration Program (SAP).

‘Ambo' likely to make landfall in Bicol late this week

Tropical depression “Ambo” will likely make landfall in Bicol Region between Thursday and Friday and may bring rains over most of Visayas, and parts of Central and Southern Luzon, including Metro Manila, toward the weekend, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Roland Garros Behind Closed Doors?

French Open

IATF OKs Private School Virtual Opening In June

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) will allow the virtual resumption of classes in private schools in June so long as there will be no “face-to-face” interactions, Malacañang said on Saturday.

LeBron, Brady Demand Probe Of Jogger Shooting

Tom Brady joined dozens of athletes on Friday in calling for a US federal investigation into the shooting death of an unarmed black jogger whose killing was captured on a video that triggered outrage.

Preparing For Resumption Of Rail System & Beyond

The Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECG) for Metro Manila may continue or it may be partially lifted on May 16 but, either way, the rule for social distancing will continue to be enforced. This calls for a distance of a least one meter between persons at anytime – in the street, in parks and other open spaces, in hallways and offices, on factory floors, and in work offices.

A Mother's Homecoming

This Mother’s Day is special for this 18-year-old because her frontliner mom is coming home after battling with COVID-19