By NICK GIONGCO Facilities at the historic Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, on whose grounds raged a battle aimed at recapturing Manila during World War II, is ready to assume a new role. From a place of death and destruction, the RMSC is about to be transformed into a sanctuary of hope, a […]
BY NICK GIONGCO As the coronavirus takes control of people’s lives around the world, boxing legend and Sen. Manny Pacquiao reminded everyone on Monday about the essence of life. “Walang value yung pera ngayon noh? Kahit ang dami mong pera, wala kang mabili, kasi lahat sarado. Kahit anong ganda ng kotse mo […]
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TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese organizers and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided on Monday that the Tokyo Olympic Games would start on July 23, 2021, and run until Aug. 8, Kyodo news reported. The Games were postponed last week due to the deepening coronavirus outbreak. The delay is the first in the 124-year history of […]
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LOS ANGELES (AFP) The towel that Kobe Bryant wore over his shoulders during his farewell speech after his final National Basketball League game has fetched over $33,000 at auction, the US media said on Sunday. With the towel draped around him to help mop up his sweat, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar closed his speech with […]
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By ANALOU DE VERA The Department of Health yesterday said that more than 600 health workers have volunteered to join the government’s efforts against COVID-19. The DoH said that 690 health workers have signed up as volunteers. They are expected to help in manning the three COVID-19 referral centers in Metro Manila – Philippine General […]
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BY NICK GIONGCO Sen. Manny Pacquiao made the assurance to everyone at Dasmariñas Village of his family’s utmost cooperation in the observance of strict quarantine procedures amid concerns over the rapid spread of COVID-19. In a letter dated March 28 and addressed to Punong Barangay Rosanna Hwang of Dasmariñas Village in Makati, […]
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