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Precious is the life we have

Our lives on hold, we hold on (to the arts) for dear life

NBA legacy not in LeBron's mind

Lakers out to end it all; Heat remain defiant

How to groom your dog on your own

Drop your vanities about their looks, and make keeping them safe and healthy your priority

Convene and pass budget, House told

Cayetano apologizes; Duterte feels duped by speaker, Velasco says

Amb. Francis Chua Is First Recipient Of PCCI's Highest Award

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Wednesday recognized private sector leaders and top corporations that contributed immensely to the growth of the organization and the country's economy in general, with Ambassador Francis C. Chua receiving the PCCI Presidential Excellence Award.

Gov't Expects Economic Rebound In 2021, 2022

The government is closely watching developments on two fronts in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. One is the number of infections and deaths, the direct impact of the coronavirus on the people. The other is the economic impact of the pandemic — the big losses in national development and on the people’s livelihood.

Harris Assails Trump Virus ‘Failure' In Civil Election Debate

SALT LAKE CITY, United States (AFP) — Democratic vice presidential hopeful Kamala Harris on Wednesday called Donald Trump’s COVID-19 response a historic failure that disqualified him from a second term, in a pointed but mostly civil debate with Mike Pence who sought to portray her as extreme.

Mobile Isolation Rooms Use Controlled Air Pressure System

As part of its commitment to give back to the community, Mariwasa Siam Ceramics, Inc. has donated two (2) units of Negative Pressure Mobile Isolation Rooms to the Veterans Medical Memorial Center on September 25, 2020, and another one (1) unit to the Lung Center of the Philippines on September 30, 2020.

‘Chess Match' Vs Heat Amuses LeBron

ORLANDO (AFP) – The hectic pace of the NBA Finals slowed with rest days Thursday and Friday (PH time), but LeBron James’ mind was racing with his Los Angeles Lakers within one game of victory.

Trump ‘Looking Forward' To Next Presidential Debate; Biden Cautious

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants the next debate against his Democratic challenger Joe Biden to go ahead despite his bout of coronavirus.

Budget Approval Unanimous – Cayetano

Second reading of budget measure railroaded, Velasco, other solons claim

So Many House Issues Perilled By Speakership Fight

News from the House of Representatives has been dominated lately by the dispute between Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and Rep. Lord Allan Velasco.

Nadal Faces Schwartzman In Semifinals

PARIS (AFP) — Nadal reached his 13th Roland Garros semi-final early Wednesday with a straight-sets win over Italian teenager Jannik Sinner but claimed it was “dangerous” to finish at 01:30 in the morning when the temperature had plummeted to 12 degrees (53F).

Duterte: Covid-19 Can't Get In Education's Way

24.7 million students begin new era of learning

We will miss the massive Traslacion in January

The country’s biggest mass gathering – the annual Traslacion of the Black Nazarene from the Luneta Park to its shrine, the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo — is still three months away, January 9, 2021, but Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has started considering the problems it will present in the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

PMFTC undertakes transformation to bring smoke-free products to Filipino smokers

PMFTC Inc., the Philippine affiliate of Philip Morris International, is in the process of transformation to someday replace conventional cigarettes with smoke-free products and help Filipino smokers switch to these better alternatives, according to its top executive.

Gov't secures $9.91-B loans, grants for fight against COVID-19

The government’s war chest to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic just got bigger. Around $9.91 billion in loans and grants have so far been secured by the government from foreign lenders to bankroll various projects of agencies involved in the coronavirus response.

Can depleted Miami make it 2 in a row?

Full force Lakers gun for 3-1 advantage

Biggest school in E. Visayas sets up pickup hubs for learning modules

TACLOBAN City – As learners and educators adapt to the new normal, the biggest high school in Eastern Visayas has setup 11 module pickup hubs in the city and nearby municipalities to ensure easy access to learning materials for over 10,000 learners.

Filipinos Pay More For Slow Internet Services – World Bank

Filipinos are paying one of the most expensive, but slowest Internet services in the world, a joint study by the World Bank and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) revealed.

Butler Fires Up Heat

Behind his 40-pt triple-double, undermanned Miami skips 0-3 hole and stays alive

Duterte Remains Most Trusted, Appreciated Gov't Official – Survey

President Duterte continues to be the most trusted and approved top government official amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest Pulse Asia survey has found out.

Having Nearly 6,000 Deaths Is A Tragedy, But In Densely Packed Manila, This Is Nothing Short Of A Miracle

How we are really doing after six months of lockdown

Filipino Teachers As Education Frontliners

Without a doubt, teachers are the heroes of the education sector. Just like how medical front-liners risk their lives to save others, teachers also put their own welfare at risk to ensure that learning will continue for millions of Filipino children amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Classes Open For 22.5 M Students Today

The Department of Education (DepEd) formally opens School Year (SY) 2020-2021 today, Oc-tober 5, after two postponements and a delay of four months from the usual June schedule, for the country’s 22.50 million students enrolled in public schools.

Now Or Never For Miami Heat

We’re never giving up, we’ll ride this thing til the wheels fall off, says Butler

Pope Makes First Trip Outside Rome In Seven Months

ASSISI, Italy (AFP) – Pope Francis on Saturday made his first trip since the Vatican's coronavirus lockdown, though it was a solitary affair for the crowd loving Argentine due to pandemic precautions.

Our hopes, best wishes for Trump's quick recovery

The news spread quickly around the United States and around the world Friday – President Donald Trump and First Lady Melanie Trump both had COVID-19. He had apparently got it from one of his closest advisers, Hope Hicks, who had travelled with him to Cleveland for the first presidential debate with Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden last Tuesday, and in a campaign rally in Minnesota the next day.

We now start planning for economic recovery

The Philippines, along with the rest of the world, suffered a considerable contraction of its economy because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its October 2020, Economic Update for East

Halfway home

Davis, James power Lakers to 2-0 lead over depleted Heat